4th annual SMME summit and expo kicks-off on WednesdaySummit coincides with global entrepreneurship week which will be celebrated in 88 countries. Read More...
 
Mthatha initiative food for thoughtRural development took a huge step forward for the community of Ncise in the Eastern Cape with the opening of the Mthatha Airport Agriculture Service. . Read More...
 
IBM sends specialist team to help economic institutions become more efficientFirst-time visit for global IT company contingent. 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...
 
Department Awards R24 million rand of housing projects to emerging contractorsEmerging contractors lead the charge in housing construction in Fort Beautfort and Grahamstown.. 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...
 
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...
 
Empowerment high on the East London IDZ agendaForth right comments from Bheki Sibiya who encourages black entrepreneurs to ‘travel the road less travelled’ and to seek new skills. “If we want to grow and be where we want to be we need to invest in the skills develop pillar on BBBEE.. Read More...
 
Study proves AIDC has helped auto sectorEstablished to assist in increasing the global competitiveness of the South African automotive industry, the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) has demonstrated its positive socioeconomic effect on its key focus areas.. Read More...
 
NGQURA CONTAINER TERMINAL GAINING MOMENTUMA combination of expert management and state-of-the-art equipment could see Ngqura container terminal (NCT) in South Africa positioning itself as a major container hub for sub-Saharan Africa. So says Transnet Port Terminals’ Chief of Operations, Solly Letsoalo.. Read More...
 
EL solar energy plant for East London IDZECDC funds solar energy plant in the East London IDZ.. Read More...
 
ECDC, Housing and Public Works sign emerging contractors’ agreementTwo hundred contractors to build over 1,000 homes.. Read More...
 
ECDC gets clean audit for second consecutive yearThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has received a clean audit report for the second consecutive year and it has also managed to fill all senior positions and regional office heads.. Read More...
 
CEO Mxolisi Matshamba highlights clean audit as well as other achievements in annual results overvieThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has received a clean audit report for the second consecutive year and it has also managed to fill all senior positions and regional office heads.. 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...
 
Uitenhage-Despatch agri project bears fruitPoverty alleviation project, supplying major retailers, also has backing of VWSA, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the province’s agricultural project. A R15-million Uitenhage-Despatch development initiative (UDDI) investment in a massive agricultural project is already yielding fruit, creating hundreds of jobs for previously unemployed people. . Read More...
 
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR SOMERSET EAST AGRI-PARKA three-month feasibility study, funded by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Blue Crane Development Agency (BCDA), is set to combine three successful agricultural projects in Somerset East into a single entity.. Read More...
 
Feasibility study for Somerset East Agri-parkA three-month feasibility study, funded by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Blue Crane Development Agency (BCDA), is set to combine three successful agricultural projects in Somerset East into a single entity. . Read More...
 
ECDC shapes up in turnaround strategyThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has stabilised and 80 percent of its turnaround strategy has been fulfilled within the designated timeframes, says ECDC chief executive officer Mxolisi Matshamba.. Read More...
 
Emerging contractors receive skills boostOver 60 Eastern Cape emerging contractors will to take part in the R5 million Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) Integrated Emerging Contractor Development Model (IECDM) programme this year.. Read More...
 
ECDC shapes up in turnaround strategyThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has stabilised and 80 percent of its turnaround strategy has been fulfilled within the designated timeframes, says ECDC chief executive officer Mxolisi Matshamba.. Read More...
 
EMERGING CONTRACTORS RECEIVE SKILLS BOOSTOver 60 Eastern Cape emerging contractors will to take part in the R5 million Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) Integrated Emerging Contractor Development Model (IECDM) programme this year. . Read More...
 
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation - Working hard for job creation and developmentBy working closely with the Eastern Cape Provincial and National government to boost economic development for the region, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has identified sectors that will have the great impact on job creation, empowerment and growth. Read More...
 
New experts ‘an asset to Eastern Cape‘TWO top government scientists have resigned to join the board of Grahamstown business, Coastal & Environmental Services (CES).. Read More...
 
EC government gets set for some major changesMECs told of skills initiatives, mergers ... and the corruption probe. Read More...
 
R3bn boost EC’s budget to R27bnTHE Eastern Cape’s budget was boosted by R3bn in Finance Minister Trevor Manuel’s budget speech in Cape Town yesterday, bringing the province’s funds to R27bn for the next financial year.. Read More...
 
R400m to improve VW employee skillsSkills programme to run for four years, will address shortage of technical skills, unemployment and community development. Read More...
 
Local SMME mentors, business consultants awarded health and safety certificateTraining program part of corporation's goal to grow SMMEs, providing them with adequate skills for running successful enteprises. 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...
 
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...
 
ECDC, DEAET help establish Butterworth bakeryBakery already secured major deal to supply up to 12 000 loaves of bread. Read More...
 
Potential R3,6 billion investment for CoegaCoega possible location for transnational joint venture for seafood project. Read More...
 
Potential R3,6 billion investment for CoegaCoega possible location for transnational joint venture for seafood project. Read More...
 
PE textile firm leader in Africa Award-winning firm supplier to local and international market shows positive growth . Read More...
 
R2,5 billion J-Bay development brings new hope for localsDevelopment plans backed by national investors, set to employ local residents. Read More...
 
R28bn Umzimvubu to create 500 000 jobsThe Umzimvubu water project is critical to growth and development in the former eastern and central Transkei.. Read More...
 
ECDC secures a further R817 000 for its aloe ferox projectInternational corporation shows continuing interest in project and grants more funding.. Read More...
 
ECDC adds support to BEE complianceThe corporation’s three-tier strategy aims to responsibly fulfill its BEE mandate.. Read More...
 
RFP - Development and Implementation of Quality Management SystemECDC is soliciting competitive proposals from consultants / service providers to develop and implement a Quality Management System.. Read More...
 
ECDC makes global investment dream teamWorld Bank Group gives corporation positive feedback on its investment promotion efforts. Read More...
 
IT graduate finds new home in filmFilm-maker began with an inexpensive camera and has now won over R100 000 and a SABC commission for his creative exploits. Read More...
 
ECDC boosts craft skillsThe group is one of the first two groups in the province to undertake this qualification. . Read More...
 
Danes eye EC’s flax projectFlax could soon receive a capital injection which will set the industry in good stead for growth.. Read More...
 
EU gives EC tourism R250mEastern Cape Tourism gets funds from the European Union to help it with tourism development along the West Coast.. Read More...
 
Accolades, finance for ECDC contractors programmeThe corporation signs landmark agreement with the construction training authority.. Read More...
 
VWSA shares "rainbow" richesAutoUni, the VWAG-owned higher education institution in Germany says “South Africa is a laboratory of diversity”.. Read More...
 
ECDC announces Indian and German partners for MagwaInvestors JV Gokal and Ferrostal to reshape Magwa. Read More...
 
Global allure awaits ECDC’s Aloe Ferox projectPlans are underway to develop the province's 241-year old Cape Aloe industry.. Read More...
 
Rural communities to get homes firstOver 23 000 homes are to be built for the needy in four municipalities.. Read More...
 
ECDC says strategic partner for Magwa is imminentThe search for a strategic partner for the Magwa Corporation, South Africa’s largest producer of a high quality tea bush, may be completed within two months.. Read More...
 
EC’s emerging contractors to get ECDC developmentThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is to launch an intensive programme in an effort to improve the business skills of 60 contractors.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape Parks Bill is approvedA bill which separates the administration of reserves from the Eastern Cape Tourism Board was recently approved.. Read More...
 
Coega enters new phase of developmentWITH THE basic infrastructure taking shape in the Coega IDZ, the project is moving into a new phase.. Read More...
 
Coega hotel opens for businessCOEGA’S trend-setting construction villages, which are the equivalent of a three-star hotel, have opened for business and the first tenants have begun moving in.. Read More...
 
Pechiney investment in Coega on final straightCoega Development Corporation optimistic about investment by French aluminium giant.. Read More...
 
Funding for UPE Centre of ExcellenceTHE UNIVERSITY of Port Elizabeth has signed a new two million rand funding agreement with a number of top information technology companies to continue support a Centre of Excellence.. Read More...
 
Uitenhage’s ADC expands into powder coating of automotive components.AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT manufacturers, Advance Diverse Coatings (ADC) in Uitenhage has expanded its electro-coating processes to include powder coating of components for the local automotive industry.. Read More...
 
Black economic empowerment guidelinesBusiness will be given firm guidelines on black economic empowerment. 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...
 
ETC is World ClassEastcape Training Centre is first training institution in country to receive Investors in People Recognition.. Read More...
 
ETC selected for international pilot quality systemThe Eastcape Training Centre has been selected for a national initiative to pilot the “Investors in People” standard.. 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...