ECDC gives heat to East LondonQueenstown entrepreneur makes his move as ECDC provides financing. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy boosted by R500m investment by VolkswagenBusiness is showing its confidence in the Eastern Cape as it ramps up investments worth millions. Read More...
 
ECDC gives heat to East LondonTapping into Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) resources has seen Thami Manona’s ice business heat up, now plans are afoot to expand into the rural market within one year of starting.. Read More...
 
Infrastructure underdevelopment threat to Eastern Cape’s agro-processing sectorECDC unpacks the challenges of infrastructure in the province as its plans to diversify from the automotive sector. 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 finalist announced in business launchpad competitionNoludwe Ncokazi, ECDC executive manager development services. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape women finalists feature strongly in entrepreneur competitionEastern Cape business women are holding their own in male dominated sectors such as construction, information and communications technology and the green industries, says SMME Business LaunchPad Competition on the announcement of the province’s finalists.. Read More...
 
Explore export opportunities, entrepreneurs toldQueenstown entrepreneurs told of African opportunities. Read More...
 
New ECDC CEO begins office at the corporationSitembele Mase, previously CEO of the micro finance institution South African Micro Finance Apex Fund (SAMAF), has been appointed the Eastern Cape Development Corporation’s chief executive office.. Read More...
 
Guesthouse owner’s winning streakECDC helps leading Queenstown B&B owner, Maria Nyawula, to put her Victorian manor on the map.. Read More...
 
Guesthouse owner on a growth pathHistoric guesthouse makes wave at Tourism Welcome Awards with ECDC’s help. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape positions itself as hazelnut hubQueenstown grows its first 24 hectares of hazelnuts for confectionary giant. 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...
 
EC crafters excel at DTI eventEleven Eastern Cape individual crafters recently saw off tough competition to claim the best crafts stand award at the recent South African Handmade Collection exhibition at the Gallagher Estate.. Read More...
 
Queenstown’s Lukhanji plans ramp upThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has announced it is to move into the second phase of developing Queenstown’s Lukhanji Aerodrome into an industrial business hub. . Read More...
 
Eastern Cape electricity competitor talks about 21% advantage for local consumersThe proposed independent coal-fired power station mooted for the Eastern Cape would have a "17%-to-21% advantage" over Eskom, the contracted local coal supplier Strategic Natural Resources (SNR) said on Wednesday. London Aim-listed SNR COO David Nel told Mining Weekly Online that this advantage would be the result of Aim- and AltX-listed Independent Power South Africa (Ipsa) locating its proposed nigh 1 000-MW power station at the coast and making use of local SNR coal. . Read More...
 
EC crafters excel at DTI eventEleven Eastern Cape individual crafters recently saw off tough competition to claim the best crafts stand award at the recent South African Handmade Collection exhibition at the Gallagher Estate. The group was part of an Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) delegation to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) event. . Read More...
 
ECDC offloads its residential propertiesEconomic development agency is to offload 900 properties with tenants getting first preference. Tenants in good standing with their rental payments will have first option to buy the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) residential units they live in. . Read More...
 
ECDC tenants get first option to buy ECDC residential unitsTenants in good standing with their rental payments will have first option to buy the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) residential units they live in. ECDC head of properties Luyanda Tsipa says this is part of the corporation’s broader strategy to sell assets that don’t generate revenue, including residential properties. . Read More...
 
EC towns could show off true lineageTranche of new names on the cards after public hearings. . Read More...
 
Emerging contractors receive skills boostOver 60 Eastern Cape emerging contractors will to take part in the R5 million Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) Integrated Emerging Contractor Development Model (IECDM) programme this year.. Read More...
 
EMERGING CONTRACTORS RECEIVE SKILLS BOOSTOver 60 Eastern Cape emerging contractors will to take part in the R5 million Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) Integrated Emerging Contractor Development Model (IECDM) programme this year. . Read More...
 
Leisure group buys Seaview Hotel for R15,4mTHE Kat Leisure group purchased the Seaview Hotel outside Port Elizabeth for R15,4-million at a public auction attended by more than 200 spectators yesterday.. Read More...
 
Expression of interest - provision of specialised servicesCall for expression of interest and quotations for provision of specialised services. Loan evaluations and risk assessments, due diligence and business valuation services. Read More...
 
R35,4 million funding a boost for local empowerment companyBlack firm set to be a major player in EC’s gaming sector and plan to branch into tourism and entertainment industries. Read More...
 
Government steps in to aid EC crafters Success of arts and crafts hub in Mthatha to determine further hubs in EC . Read More...
 
ECDC boss lauds LED programmeWakeford supports three funds that will support provincial stakeholders. 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...
 
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...
 
ECDC asks business to “get involved”The corporation launches new initiative to get closer to business community.. Read More...
 
Accolades, finance for ECDC contractors programmeThe corporation signs landmark agreement with the construction training authority.. Read More...
 
Small South American animals bring big opportunity to Lady GreyThe Eastern Cape could soon become South Africa’s alpaca farming and processing powerhouse.. Read More...
 
News roundupMaking headlines in the past two weeks are Coega's harbour which expects its first ship to dock next month, Creative PR to change name after its empowerment deal and Carolina Tobacco invests in a cigarette factory in East London, amongst others.. Read More...
 
R800 million German investment for ECPlans are well underway to establish two plants in the Chris Hani Municipality. Read More...
 
Fast foods a winnerAN EYE FOR tourism opportunities and a commitment to empowerment have helped two entrepreneurs in the rural town of Queenstown are the monthly winners in the Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year Competition.. Read More...
 
Province dominates annual entrepreneurial awardsEASTERN CAPE companies dominated the 2002 Business Partners entrepreneur of the year awards.. Read More...
 
Land restitution breakthroughThere has been what the Land Claims Commission describes as a “breakthrough” in settling land restitution claims in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...