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...
 
Local property market sees growthEC's already stable property market is showing signs of major growth in the near future.. Read More...
 
Nelson Mandela Bay on track with 2010 constructionNelson Mandela Bay will be well prepared for the world cup with the completion of a new hospital and stadium.. Read More...
 
East London to be turned into a ‘lifestyle city’ by proposed revampA proposed revamp is said to turn Buffalo City into a ‘lifestyle city’ boasting a golf themed hotel, a holiday resort and formalised beach access amongst others. Major plans are being proposed to revamp Nahoon Mouth, with hotels and resorts on the cards for the upmarket East London suburb. . Read More...
 
EC manufacturer secures 2010 bus tenderEast London based motor manufacturer together with MAN secures more than two thirds of a bus tender worth R1,4 billion. . Read More...
 
New tourism horizons for the Eastern Cape lure investorsCEO Mxolisi Matshamba says that one of the most exciting sectors for the Eastern Cape, both pre and post World Cup, is tourism.. Read More...
 
PE stadium confirmedCity stadium, together with stadiums at Ellis Park, the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, Free State Stadium and Loftus, are confirmed to host the 2009 Confederations Cup. . Read More...
 
George to build 2010 Cup stadiumTHE George municipality is to invite private developers to build a 35 000-seater soccer stadium to be used for practice matches during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.. Read More...
 
R620m boost for Mandela Bay motor manufacturerIN another major investment boost for the Eastern Cape, General Motors South Africa announced yesterday it would spend R620-million this year, mainly on upgrading its Nelson Mandela Bay manufacturing plants.. Read More...
 
R2-billion Knysna River Reserve gets green lightPLANS for one of the most ambitious developments ever seen on the Garden Route took a step forward yesterday when Knysna‘s public amenities and housing committee gave the nod to the R2-billion Knysna River Reserve.. Read More...
 
Big homes plan for low earners at ChintsaANOTHER multi-million-rand housing development is being planned but this time for middle and low income residents.. Read More...
 
EL firm outsourced by Australian instituteLocal firm offer favourable technical quality, beating major international players for the multi-million rand deal. Read More...
 
PE to reap economic benefits during World Cup 2010WC2010 promises positive spin-offs for host city’s mainstream business and SMMEs. Read More...
 
Chintsa golf estate gets thumbs up for developmentsInternational property developer promises a boost for local economy. Read More...
 
Big sports events turning to BCA sporting festival turns up hotel occupancy in the city. Read More...
 
PE textile firm leader in Africa Award-winning firm supplier to local and international market shows positive growth . Read More...
 
Five year plan for EC rail underwayNewly established routes may become permanent in the future for Shosholoza Meyl. Read More...
 
R760 million super stadium planned for Nelson Mandela BayBut the project isn't in competition with the municipality’s stadium. Read More...
 
EC’s Hummer brings investment, jobsThe Port Elizabeth-based automotive manufacturer is to create almost 500 new permanent jobs in its latest venture.. Read More...
 
Mandela Bay could be opening ceremony hostCommittee chairman is effusive in his praise of the municipality for the work it had put into preparing for 2010 . Read More...
 
GM has success with local HummerR18 billion contract shows signs of success. Read More...
 
ECDC boosts craft skillsThe group is one of the first two groups in the province to undertake this qualification. . Read More...
 
Six sites selected to spearhead EL developmentThe Nahoon beach area including the East London golf course and Buffalo Park, Marina Glen, Signal Hill, the Quigney, the sleeper site, and sports and recreation developments are targeted for development.. Read More...
 
Mercedes-Benz backs Bush Bucks FCFootball club’s three-year deal with local automotive giant should help the club regain some of its former glory.. Read More...
 
East London venues get R16,5 million revampFour venues in the city are sporting a R16,5 million upgrade, in anticipation of the SA Games which take place in March.. Read More...
 
East London gears up for SA GamesEast London is the venue for the 2004 SA Games which is due to take place from 22 to 26 March.. Read More...
 
Science and technology award for Eastern Cape companyBREATHETEX CORPORATION, a textile laminating company,is receiving national recognition for its high-tech products.. Read More...
 
Deadline for Baviaans BordersTHE STEERING Committee of the Baviaans Mega Reserve Project has set itself the target of determining the final borders of the mega-reserve by “early 2004”.. Read More...
 
Kirkwood festival bigger than everWINTER IS festival season in the Eastern Cape, with the annual Kirkwood Wildlife Festival running parallel to the Grahamstown Festival.. Read More...
 
PE Airport receiving R31-million upgradeTHE PORT ELIZABETH airport is currently undergoing a R31-million terminal upgrade.. Read More...
 
International tourism village being createdThere are plans to turn the small railway town of Alicedale outside Port Elizabeth into an international tourism village.. Read More...
 
New Sports Centre for Port ElizabethA NEW SPORTING and recreation event facility has been created in Port Elizabeth by a consortium which includes a university, a golf club and a private developer.. Read More...
 
Top golf coursesTWO OF Southern Africa’s top ten golf courses are in the Eastern Cape, according to the Getaway guide on the iAfrica.com website.. Read More...
 
Coega IDZ and deepwater port gathers momentumTHE COEGA DEVELOPMENT Corporation has appointed almost 100 contractors to work on various infrastructure projects within the Coega Industrial Development Zone.. Read More...
 
Nelson Mandela Metro launches Art and Soul seasonTHE MANY cultures found in the Eastern Cape are to be celebrated during a two-month “Art & Soul” season organised by Tourism Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Reducing airfares to East LondonTOURISM AND business in the East London, Border and Wild Coast areas of the Eastern Cape stand to be given a boost through cuts in domestic air fares.. Read More...
 
Two port festivals for Eastern CapeFESTIVALS ARE planned for both the Eastern Cape’s main commercial ports during March 2002.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape-made sports car rated among world’s bestTHE NOBLE M12 GTO sports car, which is hand-built in the Eastern Cape, has won high praise from one of Britain’s most critical motoring writers.. Read More...
 
Breakthrough for specialist Eastern Cape motor manufacturerLow-volume high-tech motor manufacturing comes for the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Leading brands to be manufactured in Port ElizabethA JOINT venture has been established between Danish sports apparel manufacturer TimeOut and Port Elizabeth yarn knitwear manufacturer Natural Yarn Knitwear to produce branded sports clothing in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...