ECDC's Mase pleased with Gordhan's cut for Eastern CapeEastern Cape gets third largest slice of provincial budgets. Read More...
 
ECDC's Mase pleased with Gordhan's cut for Eastern CapeEastern Cape receives third largest allocation. Read More...
 
ECDC support for SMMEs soarsAn additional 107 small medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) received direct financial support from provincial development financier, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), from 800 last year to 907 in 2009/2010.. 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...
 
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...
 
Automotive parks for micro-franchises way of future says AIDCGrant Minnie, Supply Chain Development Senior Project Manager of the AIDC, who completed unique research into the informal automotive sector, maintains that cities would promote new business opportunities by implementing such a business zone, mainly for the aftermarket, and build a bridge between the formal and informal sectors of the economy.. 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...
 
EC crafters impress international audienceThe L'Artigiano de Fiera - one of the biggest of its kind - is held at the Fiera complex on the outskirts of Milan. The six artists returned home having sold out their crafts which included soft furnishings such as cushions and curtains, mohair products, African dolls and recycled glass jewellery. The crafters were part of a 34 member craft team from all over South Africa put together by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).Two of the best sellers in the country hailed from the Eastern Cape. . Read More...
 
ECDC sees growth in EC’s futureActing ECDC CEO Msulwa Daca says positive growth needs to be combined with job creation, as well as infrastructure investment and government’s SMME support.. Read More...
 
ECDC says expected growth rate positive for the province"The projected 2,3% economic growth rate in the national budget speech is positive because players in the economic development field rely on government's projections to make estimates at the local level," says Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) acting chief executive Msulwa Daca.. Read More...
 
Six Eastern Cape crafters wow audiences at annual International craft festival in MilanSix Eastern Cape crafters recently wowed an international audience at the annual International L'Artigiano de Fiera Milano (correct) craft festival at the world's fashion capital in Milan, Italy. . Read More...
 
Eastern Cape SMME Summit kicks off at Christian Centre tomorrowOver 300 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), existing businesses and associations from across the Eastern Cape will gather for the third annual SMME Summit and Business Unlimited Expo at the Christian Centre tomorrow. The annual summit is organised by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), the Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs (DEDEEA), the University of Fort Hare (UFH) and the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA). . Read More...
 
ECDC releases solid resultsMore than 800 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) received financial support from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in the 2008/2009 financial year compared to 130 in the previous year due to a successful turnaround strategy.. Read More...
 
ECDC releases solid resultsMore than 800 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) received financial support from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in the 2008/2009 financial year compared to 130 in the previous year due to a successful turnaround strategy.. Read More...
 
Bay accommodation nears 2010 deadlineTime is running out for graded accommodation establishments in Nelson Mandela Bay as the deadline to sign up for 2010 World Cup Matchville status approaches.. Read More...
 
R1,4 bn InvestmentThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has chalked up some significant achievements in the last financial year. Read More...
 
More than R 1 BN investment ECDCTHE Eastern Cape Development Corporation secured investments worth Rl,4-billion in the last financial year, creating or saving 3 467 jobs in the process and taking the tally for the past three years to R3-billion in investment and 7 293 jobs created. . Read More...
 
Local SMME mentors, business consultants awarded health and safety certificateTraining program part of corporation's goal to grow SMMEs, providing them with adequate skills for running successful enteprises. Read More...
 
Hub to open its doors to ICT entrepreneursR9-m government funding and appointment of chief executive sets hub developments in motion. Read More...
 
Hub to open its doors to ICT entrepreneursR9-m government funding and appointment of chief executive sets hub developments in motion. Read More...
 
Agricultural cluster for the Emmanuel HavenECDC helps create a revenue stream for a PE-based HIV/Aids initiative. Read More...
 
Coega’s financial intervention for BEE businessesStandard Bank to assist BEE contractors with the CDC. Read More...
 
EC’s ICT hub hungry to deliverNew era for hub as it gets six start-ups up and away; more soon to follow. Read More...
 
Business plan call by East London’s ICT hubThe provincial initiative aims to be operational by April and is positive that exciting proposals will be submitted by both budding and experienced entrepreneurs.. Read More...
 
ECDC says province could be SA’s cotton producing powerhouseThe project may grow to be three times its current size if studies prove its feasibility.. Read More...
 
Graduates get special attention in EC’s ICT hubThe province’s initiative gets thumbs-up from young ICT professionals.. Read More...
 
ECDC wants byte of ICT pieExperienced ICT players are to help the Eastern Cape develop its technology sector.. Read More...
 
It’s critical for the EC ICT industry to developThe Eastern Cape must put use technology for the economic development of the province, said deputy minister of science and technology Buyelwa Sonjica at a recent technology imbizo held in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. . Read More...
 
Coega contributes to provincial developmentThe Coega Development Corporation is using its expertise to held develop the whole of the Eastern Cape Province.. Read More...
 
Boost for entrepreneurship in provinceIN A DEAL worth approximately R1.7 million over five years, banking group Absa will sponsor the Small Business Unit at the University of Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
ECDC assists SMMEs on Coega projectIN A MAJOR boost for empowerment through the Coega Project, the ECDC will provide bridging finance facility for emerging businesses.. 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 to be centre of African design renaissanceTHE COUNCIL for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in the Eastern Cape is establishing itself at the cutting edge of South African design with the launch of a Cultural/Craft Design Industries Unit based in Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
ECDC successThe ECDC finalised 13 deals worth R725-million during 2001. These have the potential to create 1 100 jobs.. Read More...