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...
 
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...
 
EC unlocks tourism potentialInvestments pour into one of the Eastern Cape’s most profitable sector. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tourism sector poised for growth as investments pour inSignificant tourism investments running into millions of rands which have generated job creation and economic growth opportunities for the Eastern Cape in the last year have placed the province on track to unlock its untapped tourism potential.. 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...
 
ECDC trials new crop pilot with Majola communityThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is helping the Majola community of Port St John’s trial a new crop called Cassava, a root plant of Amazon origins and belonging to the sweet potato family.. Read More...
 
Thousands of jobs to be created by R3 billion infrastructure planThe Eastern Cape is gearing up for an infrastructure plan that aims to contribute to the provinces’ economic growth and development and also create a significant number of jobs in the rural communities.. 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...
 
Essential oils poised to become major new industry in ECapeThe Eastern Cape is poised to become one of the dominant contributors to South Africa’s burgeoning essential oils industry, with 10 government-sponsored trial sites currently in development throughout the province.. Read More...
 
Air link between Bhisho, Mthatha, PE sought by 2010EASTERN Cape Roads and Transport MEC Thobile Mhlahlo wants an air link between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha via Bhisho in place before the 2010 World Cup.. 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...
 
R4-mil in bursaries to benefit 80 studentsTransport department’s bursary scheme aims to alleviate poverty and create employment, targeting disadvantaged students. Read More...
 
ECDC gives support to coastal town’s blueprintPort St John gets development plans underway with the signing of MOU. Read More...
 
R760 million super stadium planned for Nelson Mandela BayBut the project isn't in competition with the municipality’s stadium. Read More...
 
Stake given to poor in 11 Wild Coast tourist sitesDeal signals end of the EU’s community tourism programme. Read More...
 
Two more casino licenses up for grabsTwo zones don’t have casinos but final decision will be left to the bidders. Read More...
 
More jobs on the cards as international investors line up for EC gaming licencesThe province expects to grow its revenues in this lucrative industry. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape women want a slice of miningEC women and youth have organized themselves into a formidable consortium. Read More...
 
Bids for remaining two EC casino licences to be calledAreas, in which the licences are available, need an economic boost. Read More...
 
R10m brewery for the Eastern CapeEastern Cape is increasingly important to SAB as is evidenced by the large slice of the company’s training fund which is being allocated to the province.. Read More...
 
EC’s crafts get off to a great start in 2005Crafts in the Eastern Cape get boost with the appointment of the provincial craft agency head, Melanie Mahona.. Read More...
 
Boxer Superstores grow in E CapeBoxer’s seven store acquisition boosts its supermarket network in the region to 19.. Read More...
 
EC News roundupThis week’s roundup includes the appointment of the province’s new finance MEC, amongst others.. Read More...
 
N2 toll road through Pondoland is approvedCommunity says jobs are more important than making way for the road. Read More...
 
Investors shows overwhelming confidence in PEThe reinvestment of General Motors earlier this year follows the heels of numerous other investments.. Read More...
 
Province gives billion rand attention to 30 roadsThe upgrading and construction of 30 roads in the Eastern Cape, spanning 500km, has been completed.. 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...
 
R120 million injection for provincial reservesECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Environment and Tourism MEC Enoch Godongwana has announced private sector investment of R120-million in three provincial nature reserves.. 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...
 
Plans for Wild Coast Institute of Tourism StudiesTHE MUNICIPALITY of Port St Johns plans to set up the Wild Coast Institute of Tourism Studies together with Tourism Corporation Africa.. Read More...
 
Bumper year for tourism in the provinceACCORDING TO the head of East Cape Tourism, Nomkhita Mona, tourists spent some R480 million in the province during the summer season.. Read More...
 
Environmental green light for Wild Coast Toll RoadA PROPOSED TOLL road that will open up tourism and agricultural development along the Wild Coast has been given the go-ahead by an environmental study.. Read More...
 
Uitenhage Despatch Development Initiative to reduce unemploymentTHE UITENHAGE Despatch Development Initiative - a private-public sector partnership – has been launched with seed capital of R1.5 million.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tops in tourist establishmentsEASTERN CAPE establishments were winners in five categories out of 29 in the AA Accommodation Awards announced at the annual Tourism Indaba in Durban.. Read More...
 
More power to Wild CoastSTATE ELECTRICITY utility Eskom has committed R39 million for the 2002/3 financial year to revamp the power supply to the Wild Coast and its resorts to boost tourism in the region.. Read More...
 
Plans to develop Eastern Cape airportsTHE EASTERN CAPE is looking at ways of upgrading its airports in order to promote tourism development.. Read More...
 
Development boost for Port St JohnsTHE CREATION of a development agency for the resort and fishing village of Port St Johns in the heart of the Wild Coast has opened up the town for major investments.. Read More...
 
Two port festivals for Eastern CapeFESTIVALS ARE planned for both the Eastern Cape’s main commercial ports during March 2002.. Read More...
 
Upgrades to Eastern Cape road networkTHE EASTERN CAPE government spent R268,8million and created 756 jobs in upgrading the road network in the province during 2001.. Read More...
 
Major new conservation park for Eastern CapeTHE WILD COAST region of the Eastern Cape will be home to a conservation park that includes communities within its boundaries when the Pondoland National Park is launched in 2002.. Read More...
 
Wild Coast being promoted in LondonBoost to development of tourism in Wild Coast region of Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Volkswagen South Africa honoured with Eastern Cape awardProvince honours sons and daughters who have become national leaders.. Read More...
 
Strong exports out of Port ElizabethPORT ELIZABETH-based manufacturers have secured export orders valued at billions of rands over the past few months.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape toll road will create investment opportunitiesNATIONAL GOVERNMENT has announced plans to develop a R6-billion toll road between East London and Port Edward on the Eastern Cape border with KwaZulu/Natal.. Read More...
 
Investment boost for Eastern CapeMANUFACTURING, investment and tourism in the Eastern Cape will be boosted by infrastructural developments and investment incentives highlighted in the 2001 medium term budget.. Read More...