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EL Home ExpoTalented Mdantsane-based handmade leather goods-maker, Asekho Twaku is one of eight Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) supported crafters who impressed with their craftsmanship at this year’s East London Home Expo.. Read More...
 
ECDC beneficiary sparkles at Edgars eventECDC beneficiary sparkles at Edgars event. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape SMMEs feel the impact of ECDC supportOnke Mankahla, a partner in three Debonairs franchises in Mthatha, is one of the budding youth entrepreneurs financed by ECDC in 2009/2010. . Read More...
 
EC crafters impress international audienceThe L'Artigiano de Fiera - one of the biggest of its kind - is held at the Fiera complex on the outskirts of Milan. The six artists returned home having sold out their crafts which included soft furnishings such as cushions and curtains, mohair products, African dolls and recycled glass jewellery. The crafters were part of a 34 member craft team from all over South Africa put together by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).Two of the best sellers in the country hailed from the Eastern Cape. . Read More...
 
Six Eastern Cape crafters wow audiences at annual International craft festival in MilanSix Eastern Cape crafters recently wowed an international audience at the annual International L'Artigiano de Fiera Milano (correct) craft festival at the world's fashion capital in Milan, Italy. . 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 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...
 
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...
 
East London’s R520m Mdantsane City opens for businessIt was a landmark day for Mdantsane yesterday when the township’s new R520-million mall was officially opened. The shopping centre, a project of the Billion Group, represents a growing trend in retailers moving into townships to capitalise on massive, new markets. . Read More...
 
Work on R1,2bn mega-mall on track for late 2009 openingWORK on a major Border-Kei regional shopping mega-mall is gaining momentum, with the arrival of special heavy equipment at the 70 000 square metre site for the R1,2-billion development.. Read More...
 
Buffalo City to get a new 100-bed hospitalA new 100-bed hospital which will service the greater Buffalo City is to be built in East London.. Read More...
 
CMH ‘facelift’ gets under wayR350m overhaul still a deep mystery – downgrade or upgrade? “We are not reducing it to anything, there is no downgrading, we are upgrading. Let us leave it there”, Nomsa Jajula.. Read More...
 
R1bn scheme for BCM infrastructure unveiled‘WE are not elected to whinge’ – Executive Mayor Zintle Peter. Read More...
 
R1bn scheme for BCM infrastructure unveiled‘WE are not elected to whinge’ – Executive Mayor Zintle Peter. Read More...
 
DoA awards woman farmerThe winner of the provincial award runs a tomato project in its second year, employs 12 locals cultivating over 20 000 plants. Read More...
 
BC offered the “ultimate shopping experience”Exclusive R800-m shopping centre to be situated next to Hemingways Casino. Read More...
 
BC offered the “ultimate shopping experience”Exclusive R800-m shopping centre to be situated next to Hemingways Casino. Read More...
 
Buffalo City secures R250m for infrastructure developmentsBCM projects to improve service delivery and crime prevention. Read More...
 
Dutch rail experts to fast-track ECRAIL experts from the Netherlands have arrived in the Eastern Cape to fast-track the province’s long-standing rail initiatives and get the first lines operating within the next four months, by March next year.. Read More...
 
Gauteng imbizos to target EC professionals for investmentEastern Cape premier to ask professionals to "think seriously" about investing in the province. Read More...
 
EC’s ICT hub hungry to deliverNew era for hub as it gets six start-ups up and away; more soon to follow. Read More...
 
Business plan call by East London’s ICT hubThe provincial initiative aims to be operational by April and is positive that exciting proposals will be submitted by both budding and experienced entrepreneurs.. Read More...
 
29 telemedicine centres for the provinceThe province continues to grow its telemedicine initiatives.. Read More...
 
Boxer Superstores grow in E CapeBoxer’s seven store acquisition boosts its supermarket network in the region to 19.. Read More...
 
ECDC helps Nompumelo learners cross digital divideThe ECDC, together with its technology supplier, has helped a local school cross the digital divide with a generous donation of computer equipment.. Read More...
 
ECDC helps Nompumelo learners cross digital divideECDC and one of its premier suppliers donates R25 000 to an East London school in Mdantsane.. Read More...
 
Rural communities to get homes firstOver 23 000 homes are to be built for the needy in four municipalities.. Read More...
 
East London venues get R16,5 million revampFour venues in the city are sporting a R16,5 million upgrade, in anticipation of the SA Games which take place in March.. Read More...
 
Kei Rail route to create new opportunitiesNEW BUSINESS opportunities are being opened up in the former Transkei area by the refurbishment of the East London – Transkei railway line.. Read More...
 
ECDC agrees to provide land for chicken projectA R50-MILLION chicken hatchery and processing plant, which will meet all consumer demands in the Buffalo City area is being planned.. Read More...