Mthatha pizza fiesta for two highflying youth entrepreneursOutlets record impressive growth in revenues. Read More...
 
Elephant park celebrates 79 years with expansionThe Addo Elephant National Park took a giant step forward yesterday, lowering the southern fence between the old and new sections of the park and opening the way for its burgeoning jumbo herd to return to their ancestral home.. Read More...
 
National arts festival’s popularity still on the increaseSome 22 countries were represented at the ever-popular festival.. 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...
 
ECDC move from traditional to contract based finance pays dividendsEastern Cape business follows global move to microfinance. Read More...
 
ECDC move from traditional to contract based finance pays dividendsThe move from traditional forms of microfinance to the less risky tender or contract-based finance has paid dividends for the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC).. Read More...
 
Paprika farming boosts economyECDC remains involved in Sidalukukhanya, the Keiskammahoek project, which has been recently funded by Unilever and the Development Bank of Southern Africa.. Read More...
 
EC farmers need more rainAlthough weekend rain has brought relief to some drought- stricken towns in the Eastern Cape, others have not yet had significant rainfall.. Read More...
 
Manufacturing licence for Coega refineryPetroSA, the National Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa, this week reached a significant milestone in realising its plans to build a world-class crude oil refinery at Coega, Port Elizabeth, with the announcement that the company had been granted a manufacturing licence for the project.. Read More...
 
Exports boost by MagwaRising global tea prices could save Lusikisiki’s embattled Magwa tea plantation, after boosting its exports by almost three times this season. . Read More...
 
Coastal city may host eight WC matchesWC 2010 presents an array of opportunities for NMB; local organising committee fast-tracking developments to meet demand. Read More...
 
Science festival marks 10 years of excellenceThe Sasol SciFest to bring science into rural classrooms as part of outreach programme. Read More...
 
Big sports events turning to BCA sporting festival turns up hotel occupancy in the city. Read More...
 
IT has “great economic value”NMMU prof says Port Elizabeth should adopt the “Seattle option” in order to attract and retain innovators . Read More...
 
PE could spearhead further expansion for US firmUSA firm makes PE its base in South Africa.. Read More...
 
Province joins select group in LondonECDC CEO has unique opportunity to profile opportunities within the Eastern Cape. Read More...
 
R760 million super stadium planned for Nelson Mandela BayBut the project isn't in competition with the municipality’s stadium. Read More...
 
ECDC makes global investment dream teamWorld Bank Group gives corporation positive feedback on its investment promotion efforts. Read More...
 
Alcan will build at Coega says IDCIDC chief Geoffrey Qhena says he is positive that Alcan’s decision, which is expected in August or September, will be good news.. Read More...
 
Percci’s watchword for 2005 is service excellenceThe PE local business chamber looks to improve services to its members.. Read More...
 
ECDC’s Aloe Ferox crusaders launch cosmetic rangeIkhala Products launches a nine-product strong cosmetic range, specifically formulated for the dark skin.. Read More...
 
Property boom still to make it to ELLeading property consultant says East London has an undiscovered treasure – property – with prices 37 per cent lower than counterparts elsewhere. . Read More...
 
Addo’s R38,5m plan now in implementation phaseThe plan also gets praise from its funder, the World Bank.. Read More...
 
NEPAD Conference in the Eastern CapeA GROUND-breaking conference to explore the investment policies and challenges of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development will be held in Port Elizabeth in October 2003.. Read More...
 
Ilmenite smelter proposed for East London IDZAUSTRALIAN MINING company Mineral Commodities has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the East London Industrial Development Zone Corporation to take up a 30-ha site for the construction of an ilmenite smelter.. Read More...
 
Plans to treble capacity of East London harbourA FEASIBILITY study has recommended the construction of a R581-million container quay on the West bank at the present entrance to the port of East London.. Read More...
 
Worker-owned curio and accessory business expandsPort Elizabeth-based Momento’s of Africa is continuing to expand, with its newest shop being opened in Sandton City, Johannesburg.. Read More...
 
Model for conservation and farming to grow togetherA CONSERVATION project has put the spotlight on the road and other infrastructure serving the Baviaanskloof area near Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
East London IDZ to be operational by mid 2004THE EAST LONDON Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is set open for operation in July 2004.. Read More...
 
ETC is World ClassEastcape Training Centre is first training institution in country to receive Investors in People Recognition.. Read More...
 
Exporter of the yearTough competition expected in the search for the Eastern Cape Exporter of the Year.. Read More...
 
Research into farming of fresh-water eelsTHE EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT Corporation (ECDC) has teamed up with a Swiss-based investment company to investigate the potential of an eel farming industry in the province.. Read More...
 
Wilderness Foundation moves to Eastern CapeTHE WILDERNESS Foundation has moved its headquarters to the Eastern Cape – a province described by founder Dr Ian Player as “the new Wilderness Frontier”.. Read More...
 
Addo elephant park expansion on trackResearch into expansion of Greater Addo Elephant Park outside Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
ECDC supports plans for Abalone farmCommunity will benefit from high-value exports. Read More...
 
Top US and World Bank delegations for 7th World Wilderness CongressNEWLY-APPOINTED US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Walter Kansteiner, will be heading up a delegation of US members of Congress at the 7th World Wilderness Congress in Port Elizabeth during November.. Read More...
 
7th WWC opens doors to wildlife businessGAME RESERVE, lodge and wildlife tour operators will have the opportunity to meet many of the world’s top wildlife, business and political leaders during the 7th World Wilderness Congress, to be held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, from November 2 to 8.. Read More...
 
Meet the African -big seven- only in the Eastern CapeAFRICA’S FIRST “big seven” national park is taking shape within half an hour’s drive of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
SA economy is healthy – ManuelTHE SOUTH AFRICAN economy is holding up well despite the slowdown in world growth and the effects of the attacks on the US and ensuing war in Afghanistan, according to finance minister Trevor Manuel.. Read More...
 
Million dollars for Eastern Cape conservationTHE GLOBAL Environment Facility (GEF) has made a million dollars available for the conservation of the Baviaanskloof area near Port Elizabeth.. Read More...