VWSA entry-level cars top sales as market recoversUitenhage-based OEM says current level of sales last seen in 2007. Read More...
 
Uitenhage-based OEM scores state subsidiesInvestments of more than R5-billion by Volkswagen SA in Uitenhage have been approved by the government, meaning they will qualify for state subsidies. . Read More...
 
Jonas launches ‘local is lekker’ campaign in ECEASTERN Cape Economic Development and Environmental Affairs MEC Mcebisi Jonas yesterday announced the launch of a "Buy Eastern Cape Campaign" which will have as one of its goals promoting primary production of inputs for manufacturing.. Read More...
 
Grand unveiling for SA’s first electric car in SwitzerlandSouth Africa's first electric car, the Joule, which is expected to be manufactured either in the Coega or the East London industrial development zones, will be featured at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland next month.. Read More...
 
ECDC sees light at the end of the recession tunnelThe 2010 World Cup is expected to increase traffic into the province’s coffers through tourism.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy to pick up in 2010The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) believes that while the Eastern Cape economy has been affecting by a seemingly unrelenting global economic recession, there is hope beyond the storm for the provincial economy in 2010. A number of sectors such as tourism, and the struggling general manufacturing sector, led by automotives, are likely to pick up next year as the country eases out of the recession.. Read More...
 
ECDC launches first office in Ukhahlamba District MunicpalityOne of the province’s poorer regions gets business support. Read More...
 
ECDC revives its Satellite office in Ukhahlamba District MunicipalityAfter a long absence, start-up and existing businesses in the Ukhahlamba District Municipality (UKDM) will again be able to access Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) business finance and enterprise development services when it launches a satellite office in the region tomorrow.. Read More...
 
Property booms on Wild Coast property boomWhile the South African property market is in the throes of a major decline in values, the Eastern Cape‘s pristine Wild Coast is experiencing an unprecedented property boom.. Read More...
 
Next step for East London IDZ – an OEMThe East London Industrial Development Zone (Elidz), which totals 430ha, is in full operational mode with 14 of its 15 announced investors operating — the highest number of operational investors for a single IDZ in South Africa. . Read More...
 
Mercedes-Benz’s market resilence should hold off job cutsThe East London-based OEM says that “no broad scale cost reduction programmes were planned by the carmaker in the short term”. Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is not expecting to cut jobs at its East London manufacturing plant in the short term, despite a national slowdown in car sales. . Read More...
 
Auto components exports accelerateNAACAM says local OEMs are rising to the challenge of the local market slowing. South African car exports this year are expected to increase by 50% more than last year, with the component production for locally produced vehicles increasing in tandem, says National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturer's (Naacam's) Executive Director, Roger Pitot. . Read More...
 
MBSA is East London IDZ’s new tenantLocal OEM manufacturer 95,000 square metres sites includes vehicle washing, inspection bays, a loading area for nine carrier vehicles as well as over 3,000 covered and uncovered bays.. Read More...
 
Airport‘s growth set for overall take-offGEORGE airport, which showed zero growth in 2006 due to SAA and 1time withdrawing over a year ago, has seen a 12% growth since the reintroduction of 1time at the beginning of April.. 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...
 
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...
 
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...
 
R116-mil auto parts plant for ELEL IDZ’s fourth investor officially launches plant, 20 per cent aluminium parts to be supplied to Daimler Chrysler. Read More...
 
SAB to kick-start promising entrepreneurship venturesLocal entrepreneurs stand a chance to follow successful PE entrepreneur who was placed third in 2005. Read More...
 
Province joins select group in LondonECDC CEO has unique opportunity to profile opportunities within the Eastern Cape. Read More...
 
UTi and VW in logistics partnershipPartnership has already resulted in job creation. Read More...
 
Mill millions could stay in the provinceMill could service up to 4 000 farmers from Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Umzimkulu, Butterworth, Dutywa, Mthatha and Cofimvaba. . Read More...
 
Integrating province's two economies critical says ECDCCEO Mcebisi Jonas says it is imperative the sophisticated urban-based economy and the impoverished economy of the rural areas are integrated.. Read More...
 
EC motor industry takes its business on the webNew web site set to profile the region’s motor industry.. Read More...
 
In the headlinesThe region has been a hive of activity.. Read More...
 
PE gets R400m international conference facilityA booming PE gets million rand conference investment. Read More...
 
VWSA now a player in the commercial vehicle marketVolkswagen South Africa has entered the commercial vehicle market for the first time, taking on players such as DaimlerChrysler and Toyota.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape auto industry benefits from AgoaVehicle and component exports have been the biggest beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).. Read More...
 
Focus on Eastern Cape foundriesTHE MURRAY AND ROBERTS Foundries group is looking at expanding its operations in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape engines prove themselves on economy runFORD CARS powered by RoCam engines made in Port Elizabeth have come top in their classes in the 26th annual Total Economy Run.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape provides lead in use of natural fibresTHE SUCCESS of a CSIR/DaimlerChrysler Sisal Fibre Project Team has contributed to significant developments in the use of natural fibres by industry.. Read More...
 
PE company appointed agent for Scandinavian Tour OperatorPORT ELIZABETH-based Amatola Tours has been appointed as the local agent and ground handler for Scandinavian tour operator Fritidresor, which has started marketing Port Elizabeth and surrounds in the Scandinavian countries.. Read More...
 
Auto giant invests in Port ElizabethTHE WORLD’S largest producer of automotive seats, Lear Corporation, has reconfirmed its confidence in Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape motor revs up foundry groupTHE SUCCESS of the Ford RoCam engine made in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, has led to a revival in the fortunes of the country’s pioneer in the mass production of engine blocks, cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds, Murray and Roberts.. Read More...
 
Italian leather makers invest R39-million in UitenhageTwo of Italy’s top automotive leather companies have opened a R39-million leather plant in the Eastern Cape through an investment facilitated by the ECDC.. Read More...
 
R2,16-billion catalytic converter export order for Eastern Cape manufacturersUITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has secured a R2,16-billion catalytic converter export contract.. Read More...