Another PE casino in expansion plansEmfuleni Resorts, together with its partners Sun International and Zonwabise Resort Holdings, are to invest R1-billion into building a new five-star hotel, an international standard convention centre and a adding a new casino at the Boardwalk in Port Elizabeth.. 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...
 
ECDC solar power investment positions Eastern Cape as a leader in renewable energyA R20 million Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) investment into solar water heater manufacturer, Matla Solar in the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ,) has positioned the Eastern Cape as a leading player in the renewable energy sector.. Read More...
 
Nelson Mandela Bay on track with 2010 constructionNelson Mandela Bay will be well prepared for the world cup with the completion of a new hospital and stadium.. Read More...
 
New season for PE metroZanoxolo Wayile appointed Mayor of Nelson Mandela Metro . Read More...
 
VWSA scores big in Polo export contractLate 2009 order should grow to 55 000 next week with the local content close to doubling to 70%. 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...
 
Department Awards R24 million rand of housing projects to emerging contractorsEmerging contractors lead the charge in housing construction in Fort Beautfort and Grahamstown.. 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...
 
R25 million boost for women of the Eastern CapeWomen cooperatives equalling to 50 in the Eastern Cape have received a financial boost from the Department of Social Development.. Read More...
 
Nelson Mandela Bay’s one of world'’s most intelligent communitiesThe Eastern Cape's Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has made it onto the 2009 list of the world’s 21 most intelligent communities. The list is issued annually by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) on the basis of a community's capacity in and innovative use of broadband.. Read More...
 
Multi-million upgrade for Bay universityThe Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is spending R180-million to upgrade facilities at its campuses in both Port Elizabeth and George.. Read More...
 
Bay accommodation nears 2010 deadlineTime is running out for graded accommodation establishments in Nelson Mandela Bay as the deadline to sign up for 2010 World Cup Matchville status approaches.. Read More...
 
ECDC, Housing and Public Works sign emerging contractors’ agreementTwo hundred contractors to build over 1,000 homes.. Read More...
 
ECDC, Housing and Public Works sign emerging contractors' agreementAn agreement signed yesterday between the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the departments of Public Works and Housing will see over 200 emerging contractors gain access to finance, jobs and skills over the next two years. As part of the programme, emerging contractors graduating from the ECDC’s Integrated Emerging Contractors Development Model (IECDM) and public works emerging contractors Incubator programme have preference when tendering for the department of Housing infrastructure projects. . Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tourism industry overhaulA major overhaul of the Eastern Cape tourism industry is underway to position the province as a tourism “mecca” while leveraging off the opportunities presented by the lucrative 2010 Soccer World Cup.. Read More...
 
VW pulls in six component manufacturerVehicle manufacturer Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has attracted a number of key national and international components manufacturers to set up operations in Uitenhage, in the Eastern Cape. The company, which unveiled this initiative this week, said the supplier plan was in line with the new Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP). . Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tourism industry overhaulA major overhaul of the Eastern Cape tourism industry is underway to position the province as a tourism “mecca” while leveraging off the opportunities presented by the lucrative 2010 Soccer World Cup. These processes include the review of the province’s Tourism Master Plan which is set to be complete later this month, the updating of statistical data on tourism products and the implementation of the provincial tourism six - point plan for 2010. . 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...
 
Blue sky prospects for Somerset EastSomerset East is set to get the province’s next private pilot training academy, once the town’s landmark 1,5 km runway is completed. . Read More...
 
Blue sky prospects for Somerset EastSomerset East is set to get the province’s next private pilot training academy, once the town’s landmark 1,5 km runway is completed. The town, about 180 kilometres from the metropolitan hub of Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole), was granted the funding for the runway through the Special Municipal Infrastructure Grant (SMIF) on the advice of Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) regional head Ken Bern, which is involved in several projects in and around the town. . Read More...
 
Nkantsu to head Nafcoc in the Eastern CapeNew appointments also include the president and vice-president.. Read More...
 
NMMU and PBMR company sign research agreementPort Elizabeth-based university NMMU is one of four South African universities to have signed a research agreement with the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) company. . Read More...
 
R448m high-density homes plan for BayABOUT 5 000 high-density homes are to be built for Nelson Mandela Bay in the first three financial years of a five-year municipal programme.. Read More...
 
R448m high-density homes plan for BayABOUT 5 000 high-density homes are to be built for Nelson Mandela Bay in the first three financial years of a five-year municipal programme.. Read More...
 
Rainy Bay festival makes a SplashNELSON Mandela Bay Tourism (NMBT) has dubbed this year‘s Splash Festival a success despite the cold and rainy weather.. Read More...
 
EC IDZs LEAD FLLOD OF CAPITAL PROJECTSA FLOOD of funds for capital infrastructure development will flow into the Eastern Cape in the next financial year.. 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...
 
Local skills program targets disadvantaged pupilsMunicipality paves the way to expose pupils to engineering and ICT, and gets buy-in from local business and university. Read More...
 
Hub to open its doors to ICT entrepreneursR9-m government funding and appointment of chief executive sets hub developments in motion. Read More...
 
Municipality donates R500 000 to service excellence campaignOver 1 000 employees from 22 companies have been accredited, setting the trend to improve service in the city. Read More...
 
Local skills program targets disadvantaged pupilsMunicipality paves the way to expose pupils to engineering and ICT, and gets buy-in from local business and university. Read More...
 
Municipality donates R500 000 to service excellence campaignOver 1 000 employees from 22 companies have been accredited, setting the trend to improve service in the city. Read More...
 
Hub to open its doors to ICT entrepreneursR9-m government funding and appointment of chief executive sets hub developments in motion. Read More...
 
PE to reap economic benefits during World Cup 2010WC2010 promises positive spin-offs for host city’s mainstream business and SMMEs. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
SA catalytic converter industry thrives in tough global competition PE’s catalytic converter players contributing billions in foreign exchange . Read More...
 
Businesses to showcase in sixth East Cape career exhibitionPresentations set to reveal an array of career choices for EC grade 12 pupils. Read More...
 
Landmark study scoop for cityResearch seminar to unveil dynamic and fast growing black consumers to EC marketers . Read More...
 
NMMU’s looking to relocate health sciencesUniversity is to investigate the feasibility of re-locating its health sciences faculty to Vista. Read More...
 
Business rallies together to improve service in the cityCity wants to known for superior service levels when the Soccer World Cup hits town. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape women want a slice of miningEC women and youth have organized themselves into a formidable consortium. Read More...
 
World enviro conference for PE in 2007The city’s university to host society’s first ever Africa conference. Read More...
 
R116m facelift for PE’s seafrontStudy identifies 15 projects for the coastline that stretches from St George’s Strand to Cape Recife. Read More...
 
NMM procurement policy points to new directionNew procurement policy to come into operation on 1 October. Read More...
 
PE “one of the fastest growing areas in SA”Economists say trend is set to continue.. Read More...
 
NMM aims for more black auto engineersThe metro launches an automotive experiential career development programme.. Read More...
 
NMM has aggressive plan for investorsThe Nelson Mandela Metro is to launch a sweeteners package which aims to lure investors at its trade and investment conference, to be held later this month.. Read More...
 
NMMU ponders a business support centreThe metro wants to provide business support services to all sizes and types of businesses. . Read More...
 
GM contract will bring EC social and economic benefitsCommentators agree that General Motors’ export contract will boost the Eastern Cape economy.. Read More...
 
NMMU conference targets investorsThe Nelson Mandela Metro is set on luring more domestic and international investment for the area.. Read More...
 
Coega to get offices on siteCoega’s new office, a R70 million four storey block in the zone, has been put out to tender.. Read More...
 
Percci’s watchword for 2005 is service excellenceThe PE local business chamber looks to improve services to its members.. Read More...
 
PE Metro to be anchor in East Cape’s new power supplyNelson Mandela Metro to play key role in prpvince's electricity supply.. Read More...
 
NMM getting major investment boostNMM the focus of major investment by SA’s corporate giants.. Read More...
 
Metro unveils EC’s R394m industrial parkThe Nelson Mandela Metro shares details of its logistics and light industrial assembly park, located in Uitenhage.. Read More...
 
Madiba statue plans take shapeNew business plan aims to entice local and international investors to fund the R300-million project.. Read More...
 
NMMU puts out campus names for commentNelson Mandela Metropolitan University unveils suggested names for its campuses.. Read More...
 
News roundupProvince demonstrates it is the home to some of the country’s best talent with new appointments, awards and the like.. Read More...
 
EC gets an image-building strategyProgramme gets underway to build a stronger provincial image.. Read More...
 
EC motor industry takes its business on the webNew web site set to profile the region’s motor industry.. Read More...
 
Automotive park gets go-aheadR100 million logistics and light industrial assembly park gets underway this month.. Read More...
 
ECDC wants byte of ICT pieExperienced ICT players are to help the Eastern Cape develop its technology sector.. Read More...
 
Erwin to turn up the speed on PE port projectThe PE harbour development is to be fast tracked with the help of Public Enterprises.. Read More...
 
Rural communities to get homes firstOver 23 000 homes are to be built for the needy in four municipalities.. Read More...
 
Huge opportunity for NM Metro and China allianceChina and EC join hands to promote shared prosperity and development.. Read More...
 
Draft policy for NM metro to shape rapid and sustained growthOrganised business in the city take another look at the document which highlights the way forward for the metro.. Read More...
 
PE gears up to be World Cup host city and get semi-final berth2003 World Cup favourite says PE would be the most suitable home for the Brazilians.. Read More...
 
Auto industry leaders to meet in PESome of the world's top speakers will address the 2004 Made In South Africa Automotive Conference, due to take place in Port Elizabeth from May 4 to 6. . Read More...
 
PE gets R400m international conference facilityA booming PE gets million rand conference investment. Read More...
 
Investors shows overwhelming confidence in PEThe reinvestment of General Motors earlier this year follows the heels of numerous other investments.. Read More...
 
New projects aim to reverse Uitenhage-Despatch declineThe Uitenhage-Despatch Development Initiative (UDDI has facilitated substantial developments for the region.. Read More...
 
PE is the mohair capital of the worldPort Elizabeth declares itself to be the mohair capital of the world. Two thirds of world mohair production comes from South Africa with most of these exports leaving through PE.. Read More...
 
Coega is part of council visionCOEGA IS one of the cornerstones of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality’s strategy to turn the metro into one of the world’s leading cities.. Read More...
 
Skills creation in Nelson Mandela BayTHERE IS A concerted drive to address unemployment in the Nelson Mandela Metro through the training of the youth.. Read More...
 
BreatheTex is exporter of the yearA BLACK EMPOWERMENT company has won the 2003 Eastern Cape exporter of the year award.. Read More...
 
NEPAD Conference in the Eastern CapeA GROUND-breaking conference to explore the investment policies and challenges of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development will be held in Port Elizabeth in October 2003.. Read More...
 
Coega hotel opens for businessCOEGA’S trend-setting construction villages, which are the equivalent of a three-star hotel, have opened for business and the first tenants have begun moving in.. Read More...
 
VWSA supports skills trainingVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa is accelerating automotive skills training in the province through the donation of eight high-tech vehicles worth R1,5-million to educational institutions.. Read More...
 
R30 million jumpstart for local engineersTHE COEGA DEVELOPMENT Corporation (CDC) is confirming its role as a major business and job creator in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Mandela Bay Development Agency launchedTHE NELSON Mandela Metropolitan Municipality (NMMM) has formed a development agency to promote investment and the regeneration of the city centre and harbour areas.. Read More...
 
Empowerment in Eastern Cape Printing and Stationery industryPORT ELIZABETH printing and stationery company Valmac has taken the lead in Black Economic Empowerment in the local Printing and Stationery industry.. Read More...
 
Nelson Mandela Bay metro pioneers metering systemTHE NELSON MANDELA Metropolitan Municipality is the first in South Africa to test a technologically advanced automatic meter reading (AMR) system.. Read More...
 
Economic forum to promote investment in Nelson Mandela MetroREPRESENTATIVES FROM business, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality and the community have formed an economic forum.. Read More...
 
Deadline for Baviaans BordersTHE STEERING Committee of the Baviaans Mega Reserve Project has set itself the target of determining the final borders of the mega-reserve by “early 2004”.. Read More...
 
Pechiney investment in Coega on final straightCoega Development Corporation optimistic about investment by French aluminium giant.. Read More...
 
Development conference for Eastern CapeBUSINESSES WILL be introduced to the opportunities that are being opened up in Africa by the New Partnership for Growth and Development (Nepad).. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape plant to manufacture components for Toyota South AfricaDIFFERENTIALS AND PROPSHAFTS are to be manufactured for Toyota South Africa at a plant in Uitenhage.. Read More...
 
Kirkwood festival bigger than everWINTER IS festival season in the Eastern Cape, with the annual Kirkwood Wildlife Festival running parallel to the Grahamstown Festival.. Read More...
 
Coega is platform for regional growthThe positive effects of the more than R5-billion rand in investment that the Coega project has already attracted to the Eastern Cape are being felt.. Read More...
 
International recognition for Coega environmental practicesCoega’s role in pioneering sustainable development in South Africa has been recognised by the awarding of ISO 14001 environmental certification to the Coega Development Corporation.. Read More...
 
Model for conservation and farming to grow togetherA CONSERVATION project has put the spotlight on the road and other infrastructure serving the Baviaanskloof area near Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Coega Development Corporation welcomes Pechiney-NPA dealTHE COEGA DEVELOPMENT Corporation has welcomed the signing of the port development and services contract between the Ports Authority (NPA)and French aluminium company, Pechiney.. Read More...
 
New tourist attraction being built in Nelson Mandela MetroPORT ELIZABETH, which was at the heart of the struggle for political change in South Africa during the apartheid regime, is to get a Freedom Struggle Museum.. Read More...
 
Two millionth vehicle at VWSAVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa has produced its two millionth vehicle - a silver-coloured Jetta 4.. Read More...
 
New market for electrical appliancesMetro assistance to poor pumps R10-million a month into local economy. Read More...
 
Pechiney chooses CoegaTHE EASTERN CAPE has been chosen over Australia as the preferred site for a 1.6 billion US dollar aluminium smelter.. Read More...
 
RoD clears way for R20-billion investment in CoegaA RECORD OF DECISION (RoD) has cleared the way for French aluminium group Pechiney to build a R20-billion aluminium smelter at the Coega Industrial Development Zone.. Read More...