Japan’s auto recovery signals hope for EC’s sectorJapan may be in another hemisphere, but its first signs of economic growth since being ravaged by the world-wide recession may impact positively on the Eastern Cape, especially on the province’s vital motor components industry.. 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...
 
R174m facelift for PE airportIN a major boost for the region, the Port Elizabeth Airport is to receive a R174-million upgrade which will include lengthening the runway and building a double-storey parking arcade.. Read More...
 
Coega harbour to operate in 2008Transnet’s R2, 5bn to further infrastructural development. Read More...
 
NMB, Emirates negotiate property development dealPartnership to have positive spin-offs for tourism and skills development. Read More...
 
Property revival as downtown development gets underwayMBDA CEO invites shoppers to hear about the agency is doing to revive downtown PE. 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...
 
Wakeford steers local expansionECDC CEO Kevin Wakeford believes a black candidate should lead this organisation. 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...
 
NM Metro economy shows “significant economic buoyancyFriendly City still on course of growth. Read More...
 
PE “one of the fastest growing areas in SA”Economists say trend is set to continue.. Read More...
 
Kevin Wakeford is ECDC CEOEx-SACOB chief Kevin Wakeford is formally appointed as ECDC CEO following his temporary appointment.. Read More...
 
Percci’s watchword for 2005 is service excellenceThe PE local business chamber looks to improve services to its members.. Read More...
 
Coega could solve automotive industry’s logistical woesCoega offers “enormous potential value to the country’s motor vehicle industry as it could present a solution to the industry’s logistical challenges” says PERCCI. . Read More...
 
Underwire contract gives company a liftWENDON SPRINGS, has been awarded a R5-million underwire manufacture deal from Playtex South Africa.. 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...
 
Port Elizabeth property prices rise dramaticallyTHE PROPERTY market in the Port Elizabeth has seen a growth of 20 per cent in house prices, along with increases in demand for commercial and industrial property.. Read More...
 
Nelson Mandela Bay auto industry on a rollTHE PORT ELIZABETH Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry reports that there has been ongoing expansion by many of its members in the motor industry.. 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...
 
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...
 
Ten year growth planA TEN YEAR growth and development plan for the Eastern Cape is due to be implemented from 2004.. Read More...
 
Boost for black economic empowermentTHE EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT Corporation and the Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry are working together to promote black economic empowerment.. Read More...
 
PE Airport receiving R31-million upgradeTHE PORT ELIZABETH airport is currently undergoing a R31-million terminal upgrade.. Read More...
 
Commercial production of hemp to create new opportunitiesTHE COMMERCIAL production and processing of hemp has taken a step forward following a successful pilot project in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape poised for exponential growthECONOMIC GROWTH in the Eastern Cape is set to accelerate rapidly, says professor Martheanne Finnemore, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Building Sciences at the University of Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Coega delivery stepped up JUST THREE months after being given the provisional operator's licence, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has stepped up plans for the development of the 12 000 hectare Coega Industrial Development Zone outside Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Local Eastern Cape business support for “Big Seven” national parkTHE Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Percci) has thrown its weight behind the Greater Addo Elephant Park development in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape business tackling Aids threatBUSINESS ACROSS the Eastern Cape is tackling the spread of the HIV/Aids pandemic in South Africa.. Read More...