TruFM station manager top EC woman in ICTEast London-based Thobeka Buswana takes regional award. Read More...
 
First quarter Eastern Cape manufacturing confidence highest in SAThe Eastern Cape recorded the highest manufacturing business confidence in South Africa driven mainly by a high performing transport sector in the first quarter of 2011.. Read More...
 
Franchising is good business, says development financier ECDCECDC helps Mthatha entrepreneurs break into Mthatha’s booming franchises. Read More...
 
Franchising is good business, says development financier ECDCAre you looking for an opportunity to start your own business? Do you think you have the passion and skills to run a successful business? The booming franchise business in the Eastern Cape maybe the opportunity you have been waiting for.. Read More...
 
Value adding partnerships to strengthen rural development says Eastern Cape' agencySpecialist agricultural advisory firm to assist AsgiSA EC with financing, technical advice and training.. Read More...
 
Walter Sisulu University opens Nkululekweni luxury guest houseFormer Transkei State House is transformed into a premier destination. Read More...
 
First batch of 140 Amatola Water learners graduate in waste water treatmentLeading water utility sets up first academy of its kind in the province. Read More...
 
Crafts sector boosted with ECDC appointmentEconomic development agency appoints crafts advisor. Read More...
 
Youth gets increased share of loansDevelopment financier improves its loan portfolio to the province’s youth. Read More...
 
EC film wins award at festivalSouth African film Themba: A Boy Called Hope, directed by Pretoria-born Stefanie Sycholt, has scooped the Unicef Child Rights Award at the 2010 Zanzibar International Film Festival (Ziff). . Read More...
 
Mthatha initiative food for thoughtRural development took a huge step forward for the community of Ncise in the Eastern Cape with the opening of the Mthatha Airport Agriculture Service. . Read More...
 
Buffalo City competitive in sports tourismOutgoing Tourism Buffalo City (TBC) CEO Peter King believes sports tourism is a key area the city needs to develop if it hopes to grow its tourism industry.. Read More...
 
EC movie is releasedTHE locally produced movie Themba – A Boy Called Hope opens tomorrow at cinemas and tells the story of a young boy growing up in rural Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
ECDC to host entrepreneurial workshops in Aliwal NorthThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has today begun a series of workshops which will be held throughout the Eastern Cape in a bid to build the capacity and competitiveness of small businesses.. Read More...
 
Americans to leave legacy of winemaking at WhittleseaAfter 22 years, Ronnie and Janet Verhorn of Harrison are to leave their vineyards which produce Pinotage, Chardonnay and Merlot wines.. Read More...
 
Provincial director now Amatola Water chiefWater utility Amatola Water has appointed former Eastern Cape Water Affairs and Forestry chief director Nomonde Mnukwa as its new chief executive officer for the next five years.. Read More...
 
EC to get SA’s biggest desalination plantEC to improve its water supply through seawater desalination plant upgrade. Read More...
 
New season for PE metroZanoxolo Wayile appointed Mayor of Nelson Mandela Metro . Read More...
 
ECDC procurement specialist’s MBA thesis takes world by stormEast London SMMEs take to the worldstage with the launch of an ECDC authored publication. Read More...
 
Mdantsane fashion duo make impressive debut at national exhibitionECDC’s crafters show off their prowess at landmark exhibition. Read More...
 
ECDC releases solid resultsMore than 800 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) received financial support from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in the 2008/2009 financial year compared to 130 in the previous year due to a successful turnaround strategy.. Read More...
 
ECDC procurement specialist’s MBA thesis goes internationalA Master of Business Administration (MBA) thesis by Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) procurement officer Nomhle Sinxoto was so impressive that an international publishing house has turned it into a book.. Read More...
 
Mdantsane fashion duo make impressive debut at national exhibitionVisions are literally “becoming” for a duo of Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) funded Mdantsane young designers who wowed an international audience at the annual Department of Trade and Industry (dti) South African Handmade Collection exhibition with their new line of kitchen accessories.. Read More...
 
ECDC releases solid resultsMore than 800 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) received financial support from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in the 2008/2009 financial year compared to 130 in the previous year due to a successful turnaround strategy.. Read More...
 
PetroSA Coega refinery to ease power shortageProject could generate up to 600 MW of extra power which could sold off to local industry and communities.. Read More...
 
EC “home to almost 10% of all known plants”ECDC medicinal and aromatic plants sector manager says opportunities abound as users move to healthy alternatives now valued at R270 million.. Read More...
 
Study proves AIDC has helped auto sectorEstablished to assist in increasing the global competitiveness of the South African automotive industry, the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) has demonstrated its positive socioeconomic effect on its key focus areas.. Read More...
 
E Cape bioethanol plant to start next yearConstruction of a large-scale 90-million-litres bioethanol production facility is expected to start in the second quarter of next year, a Central Energy Fund (CEF) official said on Friday. . Read More...
 
200 Eastern Cape SMME’s meet global standardRigorous ISO training programme should build competitiveness of small businesses. Two hundred Eastern Cape Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) received International Standards Organisation (ISO) certificates allowing them to compete in international markets and for big contracts at an awards ceremony held at the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) yesterday. . Read More...
 
200 Eastern Cape SMME’s meet global standardTwo hundred Eastern Cape Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) received International Standards Organisation (ISO) certificates allowing them to compete in international markets and for big contracts at an awards ceremony held at the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) yesterday.. Read More...
 
ECDC gets clean audit for second consecutive yearThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has received a clean audit report for the second consecutive year and it has also managed to fill all senior positions and regional office heads.. Read More...
 
CEO Mxolisi Matshamba highlights clean audit as well as other achievements in annual results overvieThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has received a clean audit report for the second consecutive year and it has also managed to fill all senior positions and regional office heads.. Read More...
 
Manufacturing licence for Coega refineryPetroSA, the National Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa, this week reached a significant milestone in realising its plans to build a world-class crude oil refinery at Coega, Port Elizabeth, with the announcement that the company had been granted a manufacturing licence for the project.. Read More...
 
A region with niches that provide global competitive advantageThe Eastern Cape is the third largest province in South Africa. Located on the eastern coast, it lies between the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. With two working harbours and the transhipment hub of Coega due to become operational later this year, three airports offering direct flights to the main urban centres and an excellent rail and road infrastructure, the province continues to be prioritised by the South African government for further economic development. . Read More...
 
City’s auto, manufacturing sectors shaping city’s successThe Nelson Mandela Bay economy contributes roughly 40% of the Eastern Cape’s GDP, thanks largely to the automotive and manufacturing sectors in Port Elizabeth. According to big business, the city and Coega Development Corporation are playing their part in ensuring a smooth ride for industry. . Read More...
 
ECDC chairman appointed to head world bodyProfessor Wiseman Nkuhlu has been appointed the new president of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) for the next two years.. Read More...
 
More road infrastructure improvements for ECThe Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Transport recently announced that it would spend R100m on reconstructing the province's roads during this financial year.. Read More...
 
ECDC lenders keep on top of their repaymentsECDC CEO says corporation’s campaign on loan repayments has been successful in reducing bad debts.. Read More...
 
PE stadium confirmedCity stadium, together with stadiums at Ellis Park, the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, Free State Stadium and Loftus, are confirmed to host the 2009 Confederations Cup. . Read More...
 
ECDC SABS collaboration on ISOThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation’s Enterprise Development Services (EDS) Unit has partnered with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) to assist small businesses develop internationally recognized quality standards and provides ongoing training in this respect.. Read More...
 
Official opening of R1,3-billion Eastern Cape factoryA R1,3 billion Steinhoff-PG Bison particle board factory built near Ugie in the north east forests of the Eastern Cape has been opened officially. The factory, which followed Steinhoff’s acquisition of a 67% stake in the North Eastern Cape Forests plantations, started production in December and has been on a steady ramp-up towards full production. . Read More...
 
Impressive growth for Port of East LondonBreak-bulk cargo movement through the Port of East London during 2007 showed 65% year-on-year growth over 2006.. Read More...
 
Holistic wellbeing in the workplaceThe East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) has launched a multi-stakeholder-supported Employee Wellness Programme in the city.. Read More...
 
Nkantsu to head Nafcoc in the Eastern CapeNew appointments also include the president and vice-president.. Read More...
 
Alicedale welcomes investment bodyTOURISM town Alicedale was alive with possibility before the arrival today of President Thabo Mbeki and a large entourage of ministers, officials, security and members of his International Investment Council for a three-day conference.. Read More...
 
EC’s R2m job drive gives hope to matricsMORE than 70 unemployed matriculants from the Eastern Cape have been placed in learnerships at the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ).. Read More...
 
ECDC Playing a key role in developmentSince the inception of the R1,3 billion timber project in the Ugie-Malcear district in late 2005, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has been deeply involved as the implementation arm of the Provincial Government.. Read More...
 
R131m boost for Bay transportTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will receive R131,2-million from the national treasury in the coming financial year (2007/2008) for 2010 Soccer World Cup transport-related infrastructure.. Read More...
 
ECDC Playing a key role in developmentSince the inception of the R1,3 billion timber project in the Ugie-Malcear district in late 2005, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has been deeply involved as the implementation arm of the Provincial Government.. Read More...
 
R131m boost for Bay transportTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will receive R131,2-million from the national treasury in the coming financial year (2007/2008) for 2010 Soccer World Cup transport-related infrastructure.. Read More...
 
Ugie becomes forestry boom town overnightTHE Eastern Cape’s timber and forestry industry is spearheading a rural economic revolution, which has already seen about R2,7 billion in investment in the province and promises to create thousands of direct jobs.. Read More...
 
EC to launch women’s platformTHE Eastern Cape will next month become the first province to launch a provincial chapter of the Progressive Women’s Movement of South Africa.. Read More...
 
Clash over siting of R11m centre in botanic gardensA PUBLIC debate is raging over where an R11-million educational, environmental and tourist centre in Grahamstown‘s botanical gardens should be sited.. Read More...
 
Wakeford has premier’s ear on E Cape economyEconomic Development Guru Kevin Wakeford has re-emerged in the Premier’s Office following his resignation as the head of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation last year.. Read More...
 
R1,4 bn InvestmentThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has chalked up some significant achievements in the last financial year. Read More...
 
New holding tank facility to cater to East Coast Rock Lobster FisherThe development of a formal East Coast Rock Lobster fishery is gaining momentum at Port St Johns on the Eastern Cape coast where the nod has been given for the construction of a holding tank facility.. Read More...
 
More than R 1 BN investment ECDCTHE Eastern Cape Development Corporation secured investments worth Rl,4-billion in the last financial year, creating or saving 3 467 jobs in the process and taking the tally for the past three years to R3-billion in investment and 7 293 jobs created. . Read More...
 
Major Upgradeelectricity supply to Ugie and Maclear Wood chip mill provides a catalyst for development in remote Eastern Cape region ESKOM is upgrading the electricity supply to Ugie to power a multi-million rand PG Bison wood chip factory which is being built in the town.. Read More...
 
Nkuhlu new Tukkies ChancellorEASTERN Cape [)evelopment Corporation Board chairperson Wiseman Nkuhlu has been appointed Chancellor of the University of Pretoria.. Read More...
 
Local SMME mentors, business consultants awarded health and safety certificateTraining program part of corporation's goal to grow SMMEs, providing them with adequate skills for running successful enteprises. Read More...
 
Reality game show launched in PE“Game show is providing entertainment that promotes nation building through programming that celebrates and reflects the South African community”. Read More...
 
Ugie timber plant secures power supply with EskomMultimillion rand Steinhof/PG Bison timber processing plant to promote a development boom in former Transkei. Read More...
 
City covers all bases for WC planningCity ropes in major sectors to fast-track WC2010 preparations, constructions of R1.1-bil stadium underway. Read More...
 
Thai ploughs R750-mil in PEWindy city continues to grow its automotive industry, motorcycle plant to further boost sector. Read More...
 
ECDC, Services Seta Offers 10 Candidates Access To New SkillCorporation equips learners with project management skill and its application in different environments . Read More...
 
New economic plan targets former homelandsProposed strategy to see former Transkei and Ciskei transformed into a vibrant economy. Read More...
 
New economic plan targets former homelandsProposed strategy to see former Transkei and Ciskei transformed into a vibrant economy. Read More...
 
Earthworks mark unfolding of R1,3-b timber investmentUgie witness kick-start of PG-Bison timber project that aims to benefit impoverished local communities. Read More...
 
Government funds IT SMMEs in PE townshipsFormer unemployed youths receive R500 000 to start-up small businesses. Read More...
 
ECDC, DEAET help establish Butterworth bakeryBakery already secured major deal to supply up to 12 000 loaves of bread. Read More...
 
Promising prospect for timber partnershipUgie, Maclear to reap benefits as timber processing plant gears for production. Read More...
 
Record car sales for 2006 promised by SA’s carmakersGMSA and VW show impressive production rate in March and are optimistic that sales will soar. Read More...
 
PG Bison beefs up its EC investmentsThe subsidiary of Steinhoff Africa opens R119 million sawmill in George. Read More...
 
Game industry to further expand EC agricultural activitiesDomestic and foreign demand for venison to boost province’s game industry. Read More...
 
Developments set to revamp West BankResident gets EL businesses to buy into local development plan. Read More...
 
Small agricultural project grows in statureKouga community outshines in vegetable project, recording a produce of 750kg a month.. Read More...
 
R28bn Umzimvubu to create 500 000 jobsThe Umzimvubu water project is critical to growth and development in the former eastern and central Transkei.. Read More...
 
New manager to overview R25-million Ford plant upgradeBrendow Lowe to lead the automotive manufacturer’s 45-year old plant.. Read More...
 
PE-born man takes on senior role at Johannesburg varsityFormer PE pharmacist Dr Ihron Rensburg is to head the University of Johannesburg. Read More...
 
EL port tells of its successes and challenges in 2005Amongst the successes is the retention of its NOSA 5 Star rating and ISO 9001/2000 accreditation. Read More...
 
Passenger liners visit ELPorts Authority believes a cruiseliner can generate between a half a million and R2,5 million per day for the city. Read More...
 
Ngcuka buys into PinnacleAmabubesi buys 20 per cent of popular small cap company. Read More...
 
RFP - Development and Implementation of Quality Management SystemECDC is soliciting competitive proposals from consultants / service providers to develop and implement a Quality Management System.. Read More...
 
IT graduate finds new home in filmFilm-maker began with an inexpensive camera and has now won over R100 000 and a SABC commission for his creative exploits. Read More...
 
DBSA prioritises funding to ECAlready the bank has approved R849,3-million for development loans during the 2004 financial year. Read More...
 
Kouga Development Agency now in placeThe board of Kouga Development Agency is to be chaired by Mncedisi Mayekiso. Read More...
 
Gartner access for Rhodes/UFHEC universities get technology research services, thanks to ABSA. Read More...
 
EC rail revitalisation gets on trackMeeting signals plans underway. Read More...
 
Computers, electricals come to nought with “shredderPE chosen ahead of Cape Town as the station for an enviro-friendly computer and electronics “shredder”. Read More...
 
PE “one of the fastest growing areas in SA”Economists say trend is set to continue.. Read More...
 
Timber cluster expected to create 3 000 jobsThe Eastern Cape is set to net an estimated R1 billion investment that will generate 3 000 jobs in the Ugie-Maclear area, which houses the province's largest timber assets.. Read More...
 
EC’s first flower trail blossomsECDC has been instrumental in developing the province’s first flower trail which is to be launched in the coming year.. Read More...
 
SONKE HYMAX MERGER 'STRATEGIC’New firm will have national footprint with offices in Gauteng, Cape Town, East London and Mthatha. . Read More...
 
Algal Biotech boost for UpingtonPartners in its biotechnology project agree that it has given the town an opportunity to turn the region's weaknesses into assets.. Read More...
 
SA’s only river port to get a R850m investmentA four-year plan aims to increase the port’s container facility as well as deal with the port’s shallow draught.. Read More...
 
Two PE parts firms a credit to industryLocal companies’ accreditation in component manufacturing should lead to further expansion.. Read More...
 
EC heroes to be immortalised in R40m EL complexOver 100 heroes will never forgotten as their place in history is solidified at Heroes Park.. Read More...
 
ECDC’s Aloe Ferox crusaders launch cosmetic rangeIkhala Products launches a nine-product strong cosmetic range, specifically formulated for the dark skin.. Read More...
 
PE Tech takes top honours in Microsoft contestFourth year students Robert Goss and Demetrios Loutsios shine with their New Generation Proactive Intruder Detection and Monitoring entry.. Read More...
 
Accolades, finance for ECDC contractors programmeThe corporation signs landmark agreement with the construction training authority.. Read More...