China eyes the Eastern Cape for agriculture productsLatest trip to China could deliver citrus project for the Alfred Nzo region. Read More...
 
China eyes the Eastern Cape for agriculture productsLatest trip to China could deliver citrus project for the Alfred Nzo region. Read More...
 
Another four EC women are awardedFour of the Border region’s leading businesswomen were celebrated this weekend at this year’s Regional Business Achiever Awards in East London.. Read More...
 
Local property market sees growthEC's already stable property market is showing signs of major growth in the near future.. Read More...
 
ECDC releases solid resultsMore than 800 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) received financial support from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in the 2008/2009 financial year compared to 130 in the previous year due to a successful turnaround strategy.. Read More...
 
ECDC honours 10 top Eastern Cape womenWith no knowledge of the construction industry, Mandisa Makiwane took the “plunge” and started Limangwe Construction in 2000 with little chance of success, barely nine years later, she has been honoured as one of the top 10 women in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
ECDC releases solid resultsMore than 800 Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) received financial support from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in the 2008/2009 financial year compared to 130 in the previous year due to a successful turnaround strategy.. Read More...
 
Property booms on Wild Coast property boomWhile the South African property market is in the throes of a major decline in values, the Eastern Cape‘s pristine Wild Coast is experiencing an unprecedented property boom.. Read More...
 
Shamwari scores another awardThe Eastern Cape nature reserve recognized for its environmental efforts. . Read More...
 
Eastern Cape electricity competitor talks about 21% advantage for local consumersThe proposed independent coal-fired power station mooted for the Eastern Cape would have a "17%-to-21% advantage" over Eskom, the contracted local coal supplier Strategic Natural Resources (SNR) said on Wednesday. London Aim-listed SNR COO David Nel told Mining Weekly Online that this advantage would be the result of Aim- and AltX-listed Independent Power South Africa (Ipsa) locating its proposed nigh 1 000-MW power station at the coast and making use of local SNR coal. . Read More...
 
Country estate set to transform townFive-star boutique hotel is part of a development which is expected to create about 12,000 jobs. A R1-billion country estate development is set to transform and breathe new life into the sleepy town of Somerset East in the Karoo. The development will take place on 2500ha of land at the foot of the Boschberg Mountain, behind Somerset East. About 10000 temporary and 2000 permanent jobs will be created during the different phases of the development. . Read More...
 
ECDC offloads its residential propertiesEconomic development agency is to offload 900 properties with tenants getting first preference. Tenants in good standing with their rental payments will have first option to buy the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) residential units they live in. . Read More...
 
ECDC tenants get first option to buy ECDC residential unitsTenants in good standing with their rental payments will have first option to buy the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) residential units they live in. ECDC head of properties Luyanda Tsipa says this is part of the corporation’s broader strategy to sell assets that don’t generate revenue, including residential properties. . 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...
 
Eastern Cape energy solution wows global audiences at trade fairA joint venture between Straits Lighting and Uitenhage – based automotive headlights manufacturer Hella, wowed a global business audience at the recent Hanover trade fair in Germany with its Envirolight 57 “extremely energy efficient streetlight.” . Read More...
 
Eastern Cape energy solution wows global audiences at trade fairA joint venture between Straits Lighting and Uitenhage – based automotive headlights manufacturer Hella, wowed a global business audience at the recent Hanover trade fair in Germany with its Envirolight 57 “extremely energy efficient streetlight.” . 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...
 
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...
 
Semigrants good for Eastern CapeWhile the property market is looking rather dismal elsewhere in the country, experts predict the Eastern Cape could soon expect a rise in property sales because of a phenomenon labelled “semigration”.. 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...
 
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...
 
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...
 
R170m Njoli Square facelift approvedTHE business plan for the redevelopment of Njoli Square at KwaZakhele – estimated to cost about R170-million – has been approved by the municipality, but funding is not readily available.. Read More...
 
Construction underway at Chintsa River Golfing EstateConstruction on the Chintsa River Golfing Estate on the Chintsa River is now well underway. Read More...
 
Hemingway’s mall set to begin building‘We’re committed,’ says Billion Group. Read More...
 
Investment in EC catalyst for property sectorDiverse opportunities in real-estate to create jobs and positive prospects for local communities. Read More...
 
Agency prioritises BEEMBDA encourages local black empowerment players into NMB’s future developments. Read More...
 
Luxury housing development a push for NMB property sectorLocal property developers already sold 80 per cent of the luxury houses. Read More...
 
EC-born business leader further invests in the provinceAmabubesi Investments expand its business interests in EC with local auction and valuation group deal. Read More...
 
Chintsa golf estate gets thumbs up for developmentsInternational property developer promises a boost for local economy. 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...
 
Gauteng imbizos to target EC professionals for investmentEastern Cape premier to ask professionals to "think seriously" about investing in the province. Read More...
 
PE CBD revitalization underwayFocus will begin with Govan Mbeki Avenue, between Russell Road and Market Square. Read More...
 
Aloe Ferox should get better protection says ECDC specialistThe corporation highlights community involvement at aloe symposium.. Read More...
 
ECDC’s Aloe Ferox men’s range set for global stageExciting developments lie ahead for one of the province’s first cosmetic companies.. Read More...
 
Wakeford's robust development for ECECDC CEO Kevin Wakeford outlines key priorities for the province’s development agency.. Read More...
 
ECDC to sell off non-core assetsECDC should know within six to eight weeks if its plan to sell of its non-core assets has been approved by Bhisho.. Read More...
 
Wakeford says there’s much interest in ECDC propertyThe interest follows ECDC’s announcement that it was to dispose of unnecessary properties in its portfolio. Read More...
 
EL port properties up for tenderThe river port, like its national counterparts, wants market-related rentals for its harbour areas.. 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...
 
ECDC takes giant leap forward in 2003/4The corporation reflects on a successful year but says challenges remain.. 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...
 
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...
 
Road turns Cintsa into booming tourism townCintsa is experiencing a boom after the tarring of a four kilometre road which links it to a main coastal highway.. Read More...
 
Top travel award for Eastern Cape reserveSHAMWARI GAME RESERVE in the Eastern Cape has taken home two at the prestigious annual World Travel Awards in New York.. Read More...
 
Port Elizabeth property prices rise dramaticallyTHE PROPERTY market in the Port Elizabeth has seen a growth of 20 per cent in house prices, along with increases in demand for commercial and industrial property.. Read More...
 
Conservancy looking at new business modelsNEW BUSINESS models are being developed for a 52 000 hectare conservancy that forms part of the northern border of the proposed Baviaans Mega Reserve.. Read More...
 
Fish River timeshare selling fastTHE FISH RIVER Sun is proving to be a hit with holiday-makers. Half of the available time-share modules were sold in six months.. Read More...
 
New uses for old buildingsTHE REVITALISATION OF old buildings and industrial complexes in the Eastern Cape is serving as model for projects elsewhere in the country.. Read More...
 
Aloe business is bloomingNEW WAYS are being found to add value to the products obtained from an indigenous plant found throughout the Eastern Cape – the aloe.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape property boomTHERE IS renewed interest in both the city centres and residential areas of the two Eastern Cape metros.. Read More...
 
Foreigners investing in Eastern Cape propertyFOREIGN BUYERS are snapping up properties in East London and elsewhere in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Study into farming of abalone completedSTUDIES HAVE shown that the development of abalone farming is viable in the Wild Coast region of the Eastern Cape.. 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...