China could play a transformative role in the Eastern CapeLeading economist says the Province is a hidden opportunity. 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...
 
Buffalo City competitive in sports tourismOutgoing Tourism Buffalo City (TBC) CEO Peter King believes sports tourism is a key area the city needs to develop if it hopes to grow its tourism industry.. Read More...
 
EC tourism promotion to score on soccer WCPhotographic extravaganza for the Eastern Cape. Read More...
 
ECDC solar power investment positions Eastern Cape as a leader in renewable energyA R20 million Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) investment into solar water heater manufacturer, Matla Solar in the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ,) has positioned the Eastern Cape as a leading player in the renewable energy sector.. Read More...
 
ECDC procurement specialist’s MBA thesis takes world by stormEast London SMMEs take to the worldstage with the launch of an ECDC authored publication. Read More...
 
ECDC procurement specialist’s MBA thesis goes internationalA Master of Business Administration (MBA) thesis by Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) procurement officer Nomhle Sinxoto was so impressive that an international publishing house has turned it into a book.. Read More...
 
Fort Jackson property demandThe availability of skilled labour is the main driver behind the high occupancy rates at Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) industrial and commercial properties at Fort Jackson, according to ECDC executive manager of properties Luyanda Tsipa.. Read More...
 
Buffalo City Agency awards beachfront development to local consortiumSeaview Terrace Gardens to include 79 apartments and 60-room boutique hotel The Buffalo City Development Agency (BCDA) recently announced the go-ahead for a mostly local consortium to develop Seaview Terrace. . Read More...
 
BCM releases new road detailsBUFFALO City Municipality (BMC) yesterday lifted the lid on the building of the R30.5 million first phase of a four-lane highway linking Beacon Bay and Gonubie. . Read More...
 
Rail links for Grahamstown, Alicedale, Port AlfredAn agreement with Transnet could mean a boost for tourism for the area.. Read More...
 
Property boom in Gonubie and Beacon BayEAST LONDON is creeping eastwards as the city’s economic growth sucks more residential property developments into Gonubie and Beacon Bay.. Read More...
 
New luxury hospital for Quenera suburbsWork on upmarket 135-bed facility has already begun. Read More...
 
Race is on for ideas to develop EL’s Grand Prix circuitTHE race is on to give East London’s famous Grand Prix motor racing circuit a long-awaited facelift.. Read More...
 
Buffalo City to get a new 100-bed hospitalA new 100-bed hospital which will service the greater Buffalo City is to be built in East London.. Read More...
 
R1bn scheme for BCM infrastructure unveiled‘WE are not elected to whinge’ – Executive Mayor Zintle Peter. Read More...
 
R1bn scheme for BCM infrastructure unveiled‘WE are not elected to whinge’ – Executive Mayor Zintle Peter. Read More...
 
Gonubie mall plan gets the best ratingFROM THE AIR: A view of the Gonubie area showing where the proposed mall would be developed – if the results of a municipality-ordered survey influence the ‘hold’ put on the mall plan by the prospective developers.. Read More...
 
Buffalo City set to get R18m faceliftOVER the next four months Buffalo city Municipality will resurface its worst roads, install new street lights and plant more trees.. Read More...
 
It’s R1billion boom-time in Buffalo CityAN UNPRECEDENTED building boom pushed the value of building plans passed by the Buffalo City Municipality last year to over R1billion for the first time in history.. Read More...
 
Bartlett takes on task of selling EL harbour plansDEVELOPMENT consultant Christelle Bartlett has been appointed to drive the East London harbour expansion project.. Read More...
 
R6.7 m to keep lights on in Buffalo CityBuffalo City council has approved a R6,7-million plan to prevent East London's Central Business District from being plunged into darkness for up to two weeks, according to a news report.. Read More...
 
Transnet excludes EL from funding programmeBusiness grouping to lobby government - LEONARD NEILL. Read More...
 
HARBOUR UPGRADE IS CRITICAL FOR CITY'S DEVELOPMENTFrom the Editor It was disconcerting to hear recently that DaimlerChrysler is receiving many of its containers by road from Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Cruise-liner season presents promising tourism prospectsTourism Board, Tourism Buffalo City and the municipality draw up plan on maximising benefits from cruise tourism. Read More...
 
On-line one-stop-shop to market the regionPortal to ensure potential investors receive all-inclusive information with sector-focused costs, transport, land availability and infrastructure. Read More...
 
BEE auto plant all set and ready to goBC’s economy set for a major boost as auto plant gets ready for production. Read More...
 
Developments set to revamp West BankResident gets EL businesses to buy into local development plan. Read More...
 
Shopping delight on cards for East London shoppersEast London to get a R3bn shopping centre. Read More...
 
R200m auto component plant for ELIDZBuffalo City Municipality sets up the deal as it confirms it is to sell more ground to the ELIDZ. 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...
 
BC Tourism board to be known soonNew board members to be known on Friday, 29 July 2005. Read More...
 
EL considered as smelter venueThe city could benefit from a potential Pondoland mining project.. Read More...
 
BC signs electricity agreementBuffalo City becomes the first municipality in the province to ratify the Cooperative Agreement which sets out the framework for the restructuring of the electricity distribution industry.. Read More...
 
EC News roundupThis week’s roundup includes the appointment of the province’s new finance MEC, amongst others.. Read More...
 
East London IDZ now full steam aheadThe East London Development Zone Corporation (ELDZC) gets boost with the go-ahead of construction work valued at about R400 million rand.. 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...
 
ELIDZ takes control of 360 hectares of landBUFFALO CITY and the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) have signed a deed of sale for 360 hectares of land worth R267 900.. Read More...
 
Power to East London IDZNEGOTIATIONS HAVE been concluded with state utility Eskom for the supply and installation of electrical transmission lines and transformers for the East London Industrial Development Zone.. Read More...
 
ELIDZ awarded operator’s permitINVESTMENT PROSPECTS in the Buffalo City area have been given a boost through the award of a provisional operator’s licence for the East London Industrial Development Zone.. Read More...