VWSA entry-level cars top sales as market recoversUitenhage-based OEM says current level of sales last seen in 2007. Read More...
 
TruFM station manager top EC woman in ICTEast London-based Thobeka Buswana takes regional award. Read More...
 
First quarter Eastern Cape manufacturing confidence highest in SAThe Eastern Cape recorded the highest manufacturing business confidence in South Africa driven mainly by a high performing transport sector in the first quarter of 2011.. 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...
 
Serious business at the EC HubNewly appointed ECDC CEO Sitembele Mase and Dti Director of Investment Projects Francois Truter are among the presenting guests of the Exporters Club of South Africa, which will meet next at the Eastern Cape Hub.. Read More...
 
ECDC crafts the path to success for rural womenThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has invested over R600, 000 in a women’s development project in rural Transkei.. Read More...
 
ECDC crafts the path to success for rural womenThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has invested over R600, 000 in a women’s development project in rural Transkei.. Read More...
 
EC to get SA’s biggest desalination plantEC to improve its water supply through seawater desalination plant upgrade. Read More...
 
Over R100m injection for Transkei cropping projectThe Eastern Cape Provincial Government’s special purpose vehicle AsgiSA Eastern Cape (EC) is about to double its dry land cropping footprint in the former Transkei from 6,700 hectares to 12,000 hectares this planting season.. 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...
 
Mthatha’s tourist centre gets underwayA multimillion rand state-of- the-art tourism centre will soon be opened in Mthatha to assist local and international visitors.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape site of successful water-neutral schemeThe World Wide Fund for nature (WWF) and government’s Working for Water (WfW) programme launched a fully quantitative water neutral scheme, and has achieved significant results at the South African Breweries (SAB) pilot project site in the Eastern Cape. . Read More...
 
New head for Siwisa for EmfuleniBoardwalk Casino and Fish River Sun chairman upbeat about EC operations. A woman described as having a “passion for the community” has been appointed new chairman of the province‘s biggest gambling operation, Emfuleni Resorts announced yesterday. . Read More...
 
Coaches boom for EC passenger train serviceKei Rail will transport 464 passengers in comfort between Mthatha and East London, and be linked to the Johannesburg/East London service. . Read More...
 
200 Eastern Cape SMME’s meet global standardRigorous ISO training programme should build competitiveness of small businesses. Two hundred Eastern Cape Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME’s) received International Standards Organisation (ISO) certificates allowing them to compete in international markets and for big contracts at an awards ceremony held at the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) yesterday. . Read More...
 
AsgiSA Eastern Cape shows off its implementation credentialsHigh impact priority projects in former Transkei take shape. Eleven months since the appointment of the AsgiSA Eastern Cape CEO, the organisation has made significant progress and is now only days away from full steam implementation of one of six high impact priority projects says AsgiSA Eastern Cape (EC) chairman Saki Macozoma. . 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...
 
R60m airport upgrade for MthathaThe Eastern Cape provincial government on Friday handed the Mthatha airport site over to contractors for the start of a R60-million upgrade.. 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...
 
DBSA redefines its role as a DFIThe Eastern Cape is to benefit from 17 000-unit housing project in King Sabata Dalindyebo, Mthatha, as the institution looks to establishing sustainable communities. In an effort to redefine its role as a development funding institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is helping establish sustainable communities. . Read More...
 
Eastern Cape energy solution wows global audiences at trade fairA joint venture between Straits Lighting and Uitenhage – based automotive headlights manufacturer Hella, wowed a global business audience at the recent Hanover trade fair in Germany with its Envirolight 57 “extremely energy efficient streetlight.” . Read More...
 
Eastern Cape energy solution wows global audiences at trade fairA joint venture between Straits Lighting and Uitenhage – based automotive headlights manufacturer Hella, wowed a global business audience at the recent Hanover trade fair in Germany with its Envirolight 57 “extremely energy efficient streetlight.” . Read More...
 
More road infrastructure improvements for ECThe Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Transport recently announced that it would spend R100m on reconstructing the province's roads during this financial year.. Read More...
 
ECDC SABS collaboration on ISOThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation’s Enterprise Development Services (EDS) Unit has partnered with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) to assist small businesses develop internationally recognized quality standards and provides ongoing training in this respect.. Read More...
 
R5,8bn chlorine gas plant for CoegaTHE Coega Industrial Development Zone yesterday officially signed its 10th investor, which is expected to create about 250 permanent jobs.. Read More...
 
R131m boost for Bay transportTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will receive R131,2-million from the national treasury in the coming financial year (2007/2008) for 2010 Soccer World Cup transport-related infrastructure.. Read More...
 
East Cape business boosts fund for poorEASTERN Cape businesses stepped forward at the weekend to raise more than R1,2-million in funds in a single evening to launch a new programme to help the poor, the sick and families hit by disasters in the province.. Read More...
 
R131m boost for Bay transportTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will receive R131,2-million from the national treasury in the coming financial year (2007/2008) for 2010 Soccer World Cup transport-related infrastructure.. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
EC government gets set for some major changesMECs told of skills initiatives, mergers ... and the corruption probe. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
Municipality acts to hold on to scarce skillsIN an effort to retain the “scarce and critical skills” which are leaving the institution in droves, the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality has formulated a skills retention policy.. 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...
 
PPP to fight HIV/Aids in the provincePartnership presents a comprehensive approach to address the pandemic. 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...
 
New transport charter to increase black participationPolicy aims to empower blacks throughout the industry’s value chain.. Read More...
 
PE-born man takes on senior role at Johannesburg varsityFormer PE pharmacist Dr Ihron Rensburg is to head the University of Johannesburg. Read More...
 
Kei Rail to be operational towards end of 2006The R105-million rail link forms part of a larger plan to upgrade the transport infrastructure in the former Transkei. Read More...
 
Entrepreneurial award scoop for PEBusiness Partners gets its first PE winner. Read More...
 
Gauteng imbizos to target EC professionals for investmentEastern Cape premier to ask professionals to "think seriously" about investing in the province. Read More...
 
IT graduate finds new home in filmFilm-maker began with an inexpensive camera and has now won over R100 000 and a SABC commission for his creative exploits. Read More...
 
NM Metro economy shows “significant economic buoyancyFriendly City still on course of growth. 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...
 
Coega secures first investmentCoega signs up the first of 75 deals which are under negotiation.. Read More...
 
ECDC boosts craft skillsThe group is one of the first two groups in the province to undertake this qualification. . Read More...
 
Two PE parts firms a credit to industryLocal companies’ accreditation in component manufacturing should lead to further expansion.. Read More...
 
EC gets R120 million from DBSAFive projects in the province get lion's share of DBSA funding.. Read More...
 
More golf estates for regionGolf course development appears to be getting a fair amount of attention in the province.. 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...
 
Balindlela outlines way forward for team ECEffective budgeting, job creation, teamwork, a PGDP focus and communication are top priorities for the EC premier. . Read More...
 
PE bottler goes East for growthLocal bottler buys company’s outlets in three Asian countries in a multi-million deal.. Read More...
 
Investors shows overwhelming confidence in PEThe reinvestment of General Motors earlier this year follows the heels of numerous other investments.. Read More...
 
PE beach joins top beaches of the worldHumewood Beach, Port Elizabeth’s main beach, has been awarded the coveted Blue Flag status and now joins a select group of beaches in world which are recognised for outstanding management of this natural resource.. Read More...
 
Putting a shine on auto industryTHE EASTERN CAPE is well positioned to take advantage of an expected growth in vehicle volumes in developing countries.. Read More...
 
Fair Trade accreditation for adventure companySTORMS RIVER ADVENTURES of the Eastern Cape is one of the first four tourism companies in South Africa to qualify for the Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa trade mark.. Read More...
 
Accelerating service deliveryTHE EASTERN CAPE Government has initiated a People's Contract project which will guide the development of the province over the next ten years.. Read More...
 
Conservancy looking at new business modelsNEW BUSINESS models are being developed for a 52 000 hectare conservancy that forms part of the northern border of the proposed Baviaans Mega Reserve.. Read More...
 
Unique Health Campaign for PE portTHE EMPLOYEE CARE Centre in the Port of PE has embarked on a unique health awareness programme, which is a first in National Ports Authority (NPA) countrywide.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape components company is top supplier for ToyotaPORT ELIZABETH-based clutch plate manufacturer LuK Africa has been named Supplier of the Year award by Toyota South Africa.. Read More...
 
New market for electrical appliancesMetro assistance to poor pumps R10-million a month into local economy. Read More...
 
Local motor industry ready to accelerateANALYSTS IN the motor industry are encouraged by local sales in the first month of 2003.. Read More...
 
Unemployment drops in Eastern CapeTHE OFFICIAL unemployment rate in the Eastern Cape dropped between September 2001 and February 2002, according to Statistics South Africa.. Read More...
 
Boost for Eastern Cape clothing exportsEAST LONDON clothing manufacturer Rural Development Technology (RDT) has won a R30 million contract to export its products to Italy.. Read More...
 
Focus on education in the Eastern CapeA NUMBER of foreign and central government-aided programmes are helping to raise education standards in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Delta paints the walls with wasteTHE PORT ELIZABETH-based Delta Motor Corporation is looking at ways of turning its waste paint sludge into wall slabs and floor paving.. Read More...
 
Luxury game lodges proving to be a magnet for international touristsTHERE’S EVEN more for lovers of African wildlife in the Eastern Cape following investments by private game lodges.. Read More...
 
New empowerment company aiming for national marketPORT ELIZABETH-based Bill-M signs is going national through the formation of a new company in partnership with Johannesburg-based Claude Neon.. Read More...
 
Award for Eastern Cape sheep collarA SIMPLE plastic collar which gives stock farmers a cheap alternative to the traditional "kill the predators" approach has won a R10 000 national environmental award for two Eastern Cape farmers.. Read More...
 
First wildlife festival in Eastern CapeTHE FIRST wildlife festival in the Eastern Cape will be taking place in Kirkwood from 28 to 30 June 2002.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape offers 11.5 per cent of SA marketTHE EASTERN CAPE represents 11.5 per cent of the national market for goods and services, according to the University of South Africa’s Bureau for Market Research (BMR).. Read More...
 
Major medical investments in Eastern CapeINTERNATIONAL MEDICAL supply companies are investing in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape technology company to keep Coke sales bubbling in AfricaPORT ELIZABETH-based soft-drink bottler Coca-Cola-Sabco (CCS) and UK-listed Dimension Data have joined forces to establish a joint-venture technology company in Port Elizabeth to service the African IT needs of CCS.. Read More...
 
Boost for catalytic converter productionTHE EASTERN CAPE’S catalytic converter industry will benefit from the creation of a new market if the South African government goes ahead with plans to enforce the fitment of catalytic converters to locally manufactured vehicles.. Read More...
 
New casino opens in East LondonTHE FIRST PHASE OF A R220-MILLION casino and hotel complex has opened in East London.. Read More...
 
Vehicle sales grow by 12 per centUitenhage-based VWSA confirms position as market leader.. Read More...