ECDC brings prominent fashion awards to Eastern CapeEastern Cape born designer took the top honours at the 17th annual Vukani Fashion Awards co-sponsored by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and held in East London’s Hemingways Mall recently.. Read More...
 
ECDC trade portal brings global business within local entrepreneurs’ graspEastern Cape’s businesses show off their success at accessing global opportunity through ECDC’s electronic buyers website. 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...
 
Shweshwe fabric a World Cup visitorsJust over a week past the World Cup kick-off, soccer balls are everywhere and have even bounced onto the historic, Eastern Cape-made Shweshwe cloth.. 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...
 
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...
 
Mdantsane fashion duo make impressive debut at national exhibitionECDC’s crafters show off their prowess at landmark exhibition. Read More...
 
IT’S ALL SYSTEMS GO AT PORT OF NGQURAThose who occupied special vantage points today at the new deepwater Port of Ngqura in South Africa witnessed history in the making, as the 300 metre long, 13 metre deep MSC Catania sailed into the port to become the Ngqura container terminal’s first commercial vessel. . Read More...
 
Mdantsane fashion duo make impressive debut at national exhibitionVisions are literally “becoming” for a duo of Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) funded Mdantsane young designers who wowed an international audience at the annual Department of Trade and Industry (dti) South African Handmade Collection exhibition with their new line of kitchen accessories.. Read More...
 
A region with niches that provide global competitive advantageThe Eastern Cape is the third largest province in South Africa. Located on the eastern coast, it lies between the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. With two working harbours and the transhipment hub of Coega due to become operational later this year, three airports offering direct flights to the main urban centres and an excellent rail and road infrastructure, the province continues to be prioritised by the South African government for further economic development. . Read More...
 
International summit could unlock EC mohair industryIn a bid to resuscitate international demand for mohair from the Eastern Cape, the provincial government is set to stage the first International Mohair Summit in June 2009. . Read More...
 
Put your hand-made goodies on displayPRODUCERS of handmade products who wish to showcase their work at the country’s premier individually crafted and contemporary applied arts trade show, One of a Kind, can now apply for next year’s show.. Read More...
 
BC offered the “ultimate shopping experience”Exclusive R800-m shopping centre to be situated next to Hemingways Casino. Read More...
 
BC offered the “ultimate shopping experience”Exclusive R800-m shopping centre to be situated next to Hemingways Casino. Read More...
 
Border Tech crafts an alliance with SA Fashion WeekOpportunity for design students to create awareness for EC talent. Read More...
 
EC crafts aim for world centre stageECDC takes province's crafts to Dubai.. Read More...
 
EC’s crafts get off to a great start in 2005Crafts in the Eastern Cape get boost with the appointment of the provincial craft agency head, Melanie Mahona.. Read More...
 
EC private game parks king in job, money creationNew survey shows that private nature resources are generating more jobs and money than any other rural land initiative.. Read More...
 
Wool finds favour againWool sales got off to good start with fashion helping the commodity gain some of its former favour.. 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...
 
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...
 
Eastern Cape fashions for catwalks of EuropeMOHAIR garments designed in Port Elizabeth and modelled by local beauties will be seen on the catwalks of Europe in September.. Read More...
 
Kirkwood Wildlife Festival to become annual eventFIRM FOUNDATIONS have been laid for the Kirkwood Wildlife Festival to become an annual event.. Read More...
 
First wildlife festival in Eastern CapeTHE FIRST wildlife festival in the Eastern Cape will be taking place in Kirkwood from 28 to 30 June 2002.. Read More...
 
Mohair prices rise 45 per centTHE SUMMER mohair-marketing season opened on February 12 with prices increasing by an average of approximately 45 per cent for all micron categories.. Read More...
 
A winning year for Boardwalk complexIT HAS been a winning first year for The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Port Elizabeth. Read More...