New ECDC CEO begins office at the corporationSitembele Mase, previously CEO of the micro finance institution South African Micro Finance Apex Fund (SAMAF), has been appointed the Eastern Cape Development Corporation’s chief executive office.. Read More...
 
ECDC to host entrepreneurial workshops in Aliwal NorthThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has today begun a series of workshops which will be held throughout the Eastern Cape in a bid to build the capacity and competitiveness of small businesses.. Read More...
 
Emerging contractors programme given industry thumbs upThe Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has given the thumbs up to the Eastern Cape Development Corporation's (ECDC) flagship Integrated Emerging Contractors Development Programme (IECDM) as an industry leader.. Read More...
 
Emerging contractors programme given industry thumbs upThe Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has given the thumbs up to the Eastern Cape Development Corporation's (ECDC) flagship Integrated Emerging Contractors Development Programme (IECDM) as an industry leader.. Read More...
 
ECDC welcomes Mabandla as ChairpersonNew chairperson set to assist in streamlining the ECDC’s activities. 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 move from traditional to contract based finance pays dividendsEastern Cape business follows global move to microfinance. Read More...
 
ECDC launches first office in Ukhahlamba District MunicpalityOne of the province’s poorer regions gets business support. Read More...
 
ECDC revives its Satellite office in Ukhahlamba District MunicipalityAfter a long absence, start-up and existing businesses in the Ukhahlamba District Municipality (UKDM) will again be able to access Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) business finance and enterprise development services when it launches a satellite office in the region tomorrow.. 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...
 
Damsane celebrates 10 years with TPT promotionTransnet Port Terminals (TPT) former GM of sales, logistics and commercial Nosipho Damasane, has been appointed to succeed Solly Letsoalo as COO from October 1.. Read More...
 
IBM sends specialist team to help economic development institutions become more efficientWith four years project management experience at leading business solutions provider International Business Machines (IBM), Saritha Bhat from India is using her knowledge to help institutions like the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) become more effective.. 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...
 
IBM sends specialist team to help economic institutions become more efficientWith four years project management experience at leading business solutions provider International Business Machines (IBM), Saritha Bhat from India is using her knowledge to help institutions like the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) become more effective.. Read More...
 
Mthatha airport set for completion next yearAirport’s multi-million upgrade to include a host of new facilities.. 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...
 
The black book keeps growingThe University of Fort Hare has been accredited, producing its first CAs this year and the growing the overall number in South Africa. . Read More...
 
Asgisa EC spells out importance of agriculture for initiativeAsgisa EC CEO says that the optimal use of arable land in the province could spell the difference between wealth creation and sinking further into poverty. The current global food shortage which is pushing up South African food prices could have been minimised if the country’s rural residents grew their own crops, said Asgisa Eastern Cape chief executive, Simphiwe Somdyala. . Read More...
 
ECDC improves access to business financeCorporation launches six product to ramp up business opportunities in the province. . Read More...
 
ECDC improves access to business financeThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has launched a set of six short and long term business finance products which aim to support viable business ideas in the province.. Read More...
 
ECDC lenders keep on top of their repaymentsECDC CEO says corporation’s campaign on loan repayments has been successful in reducing bad debts.. Read More...
 
ECDC turning fortunes aroundONE year after embarking on its long-awaited turnaround strategy, the embattled Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is banking on a new interest rate offering and a new addition of top managers to bring the organisation back from the brink.. Read More...
 
Bhisho seeks a partner for EC’s first toll roadBHISHO transport chiefs want to recruit big business to run the proposed toll road along most of the coastal R72 between East London and Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Expression of interest - provision of specialised servicesCall for expression of interest and quotations for provision of specialised services. Loan evaluations and risk assessments, due diligence and business valuation services. Read More...
 
R1,7bn for BEE and small businessesAGENCIES operating under the umbrella of the department of trade and industry would receive R1,7 billion to promote black economic empowerment and small business development, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said yesterday.. Read More...
 
New holding tank facility to cater to East Coast Rock Lobster FisherThe development of a formal East Coast Rock Lobster fishery is gaining momentum at Port St Johns on the Eastern Cape coast where the nod has been given for the construction of a holding tank facility.. Read More...
 
Nkuhlu maps way forward for ECDCChairperson committed to drive corporations recovery to an efficient and effective institution. Read More...
 
ECDC, Services Seta Offers 10 Candidates Access To New SkillCorporation equips learners with project management skill and its application in different environments . Read More...
 
Black-owned company secures new VWSA truck and bus contractFormer VWSA employees’ emerging company, Mzantsi Truck and Bus, up for the challenge of assembling new range and will increase employees by 60 per cent for sufficient capacity. Read More...
 
EC government assigns R11-m for emerging contractorsThree-year skills development program to benefit over 300 emerging contractors in the province. Read More...
 
EC government assigns R11-m for emerging contractorsThree-year skills development program to benefit over 300 emerging contractors in the province. Read More...
 
Promising prospects for NMB and ChinaChinese shows interest in the city’s automotive industry. 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...
 
Wakeford steers local expansionECDC CEO Kevin Wakeford believes a black candidate should lead this organisation. Read More...
 
Kenton gets complete water solution; 2 000 jobs in next six yearsEco-estate will assist local community by providing jobs as well as promoting further business development. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape women want a slice of miningEC women and youth have organized themselves into a formidable consortium. Read More...
 
R160m for EL port overhaulMulti-million port upgrade driven by customer needs says SAPO.. Read More...
 
NMMU ponders a business support centreThe metro wants to provide business support services to all sizes and types of businesses. . Read More...
 
Graduates get special attention in EC’s ICT hubThe province’s initiative gets thumbs-up from young ICT professionals.. Read More...
 
News roundupProvince demonstrates it is the home to some of the country’s best talent with new appointments, awards and the like.. Read More...
 
ECDC takes giant leap forward in 2003/4The corporation reflects on a successful year but says challenges remain.. Read More...
 
Coega fills need for deep-water port, says Safmarine chiefHeesom-Green says there is merit in Coega and that it is needed if South Africa is to handle growth.. Read More...
 
News roundupThis week's roundup includes GBS' latest results, an update on the Apple Express, an update on the new budget airline which is to service East London and Hemingways' recent award.. Read More...
 
Bulk of budget for development says De WetThe focus of the projects is economic sustainability and job creation.. Read More...
 
First harvest could signal success for cotton projectCotton gets major boost by "exceptional" Cotton SA results released earlier this month. . Read More...
 
East London gets R12 million neuro clinicConstruction of East London’s R12 million neuro clinic gets underway during April and will boost the city’s medical facilities. . Read More...
 
Floriculture BEE project gets boost from ECDCAn ECDC loan helps establish what could be the first workers trust in the province’s infant floriculture sector.. Read More...
 
Italy and SA to help EC small businessAs early as April 2004, small businesses in the Eastern Cape could have access to R12 million in finance and various other business development services.. 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...
 
Province to benefit from government investmentTOURISM, TRANSPORT, manufacturing, farming and most other types of business in the Eastern Cape will benefit from government plans to invest in infrastructure.. Read More...
 
Pechiney confirms Coega interestFRENCH ALUMINIUM producer Pechiney says it will go ahead with an aluminium smelter project at Coega in the Eastern Cape in the face of an attempted takeover of Pechiney by Canadian rival Alcan.. Read More...
 
Coega is platform for regional growthThe positive effects of the more than R5-billion rand in investment that the Coega project has already attracted to the Eastern Cape are being felt.. Read More...
 
Business to business conference in East LondonTHE EAST LONDON INDUSTRIAL Development Zone (ELIDZ) is organising a Business-to-Business Conference and Exhibition for May 29 and 30. Read More...
 
Roads will pave way for economic growthTHE EASTERN CAPE government is focusing on the upgrading of roads and other infrastructure in order to support business growth in the province.. Read More...
 
VWSA among best companies in South AfricaUITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa has been judged one of the best companies to work for in South Africa as well as one of South Africa's top companies.. 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...
 
Women participation key to development of Coega ProjectSIX CONSTRUCTION companies headed by women to have been awarded contracts of between R1-million and R3-million each to build housing units for the Construction Village.. 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...
 
ECDC agrees to provide land for chicken projectA R50-MILLION chicken hatchery and processing plant, which will meet all consumer demands in the Buffalo City area is being planned.. Read More...
 
Mobile wool shearing systems to boost rural economy INCOME FOR farmers in the Nqamakwe area of the Eastern Cape is set to jump from R390 000 to R1,3-million a year if an Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) – supported project is successful.. Read More...
 
Electricity utility may invest in Coega smelterACCORDING TO media reports, parastatal energy utility Eskom is considering investing in an aluminium smelter proposed for the Coega Industrial Development Zone outside Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Work to start on Coega construction villageTHE COEGA Development Corporation has invited tenders for the construction of 520 dwelling units to house construction workers engaged on the development of the project.. Read More...
 
Budget strives for growthEASTERN CAPE economic affairs, environment and tourism MEC Enoch Godongwana has tabled a R22 –billion budget which includes measures to promote business development in the province.. Read More...
 
Volkswagen South Africa honoured with Eastern Cape awardProvince honours sons and daughters who have become national leaders.. Read More...