Co-operation on SA’s shoresTwo of SA’s premier tourist attractions have cemented a relationship that could see visitors get a more holistic experience of the country’s culture and beauty.. Read More...
 
ECDC sees light at the end of the recession tunnelThe 2010 World Cup is expected to increase traffic into the province’s coffers through tourism.. Read More...
 
EC unlocks tourism potentialInvestments pour into one of the Eastern Cape’s most profitable sector. Read More...
 
SA beaches get international thumbs up for safetySouth Africa's coastline sparkles! Twenty-nine South African beaches have been awarded international Blue Flag status for 2009/10 for excelling in safety, cleanliness, provision of amenities and maintenance of environmental standards.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy to pick up in 2010The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) believes that while the Eastern Cape economy has been affecting by a seemingly unrelenting global economic recession, there is hope beyond the storm for the provincial economy in 2010. A number of sectors such as tourism, and the struggling general manufacturing sector, led by automotives, are likely to pick up next year as the country eases out of the recession.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tourism sector poised for growth as investments pour inSignificant tourism investments running into millions of rands which have generated job creation and economic growth opportunities for the Eastern Cape in the last year have placed the province on track to unlock its untapped tourism potential.. Read More...
 
Mthatha’s tourist centre gets underwayA multimillion rand state-of- the-art tourism centre will soon be opened in Mthatha to assist local and international visitors.. Read More...
 
Go-ahead for Wild Coast Sun licenceThe Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board has finally approved the extension of Sun International ’s gaming licence at the Wild Coast Sun for another 10 years, it was announced yesterday.. 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...
 
Bhisho Airport to see its first commercial flights and more flights to MthathaNewly renovated Bhisho Airport has received some interest from Air Link to have its first commercial flights and more flights to Mthatha Airport in the near future.. Read More...
 
Mthatha airport set for completion next yearAirport’s multi-million upgrade to include a host of new facilities.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape photographic exhibition launched in GermanyThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), the development arm of the Eastern Cape Government, recently launched its Eastern Cape from Above photographic exhibition at the Munich Airport in Germany.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tourism industry overhaulA major overhaul of the Eastern Cape tourism industry is underway to position the province as a tourism “mecca” while leveraging off the opportunities presented by the lucrative 2010 Soccer World Cup.. Read More...
 
Exhibition captures Eastern Cape’s spectacular landscapesMore than 12,000 travelers and visitors to Germany’s Munich airport were treated to eclectic beauty of the Eastern Cape in October with a photographic exhibition which included 40 photographic larger-than-life displays.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape photographic exhibition launched in GermanyThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), the development arm of the Eastern Cape Government, will launch its Eastern Cape from Above photographic exhibition at the Munich Airport in Germany today.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape photographic exhibition launched in GermanyThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), the development arm of the Eastern Cape Government, recently launched its Eastern Cape from Above photographic exhibition at the Munich Airport in Germany. The exhibition, consisting of 40 aerial views of the province, was offically opened by the South African Ambassador to Germany, Mr Eddie Funde and ran until 22 October. . Read More...
 
Eastern Cape tourism industry overhaulA major overhaul of the Eastern Cape tourism industry is underway to position the province as a tourism “mecca” while leveraging off the opportunities presented by the lucrative 2010 Soccer World Cup. These processes include the review of the province’s Tourism Master Plan which is set to be complete later this month, the updating of statistical data on tourism products and the implementation of the provincial tourism six - point plan for 2010. . 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...
 
Next step for East London IDZ – an OEMThe East London Industrial Development Zone (Elidz), which totals 430ha, is in full operational mode with 14 of its 15 announced investors operating — the highest number of operational investors for a single IDZ in South Africa. . Read More...
 
EC aquaculture Industry shows strong growthMassive investments into the Eastern Cape’s aquaculture industry, running into billions of rands, have placed the province in pole position to challenge the Western Cape’s dominance of this infant industry.. Read More...
 
EC aquaculture Industry receives faceliftMassive investments into the Eastern Cape’s aquaculture industry, running into billions of rands, have placed the province in pole position to challenge the Western Cape’s dominance of this infant industry.. Read More...
 
ECDC appoints new marketing agencyThe Eastern Cape’s economic development agency, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has awarded a nine-month marketing and communication contract, worth R10 million, to local marketing consultancy, SMG Africa (Strategic Marketing Group), effective from 1 April 2008.. Read More...
 
Work may start soon on Wild Coast toll roadCONSTRUCTION of the controversial N2 Wild Coast toll road between East London and Durban is expected to start “before the end of the year”.. Read More...
 
Air link between Bhisho, Mthatha, PE sought by 2010EASTERN Cape Roads and Transport MEC Thobile Mhlahlo wants an air link between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha via Bhisho in place before the 2010 World Cup.. Read More...
 
Charcoal co-op marks its inaugural 80-ton yieldA GROUP of 48 villagers from Rabula in Keiskammahoek, near King William?s Town, yesterday celebrated the production of their first 80 tons of charcoal. . Read More...
 
ECDC gives support to coastal town’s blueprintPort St John gets development plans underway with the signing of MOU. Read More...
 
Big sports events turning to BCA sporting festival turns up hotel occupancy in the city. Read More...
 
Government steps in to aid EC crafters Success of arts and crafts hub in Mthatha to determine further hubs in EC . Read More...
 
Stake given to poor in 11 Wild Coast tourist sitesDeal signals end of the EU’s community tourism programme. Read More...
 
Two more casino licenses up for grabsTwo zones don’t have casinos but final decision will be left to the bidders. Read More...
 
More jobs on the cards as international investors line up for EC gaming licencesThe province expects to grow its revenues in this lucrative industry. Read More...
 
EC tourism likely to be the big winner from 2010ECTB says tourism sector should make the greatest gain from the 2010 Soccer World Cup.. Read More...
 
Bids for remaining two EC casino licences to be calledAreas, in which the licences are available, need an economic boost. Read More...
 
Wild Coast national park“unrivalled natural splendour”It is already one of the world’s 26 floristic hotspots. Read More...
 
Kouga Development Agency now in placeThe board of Kouga Development Agency is to be chaired by Mncedisi Mayekiso. Read More...
 
Survey presents strong case for Wild Coast tourismTourism better catalyst for growth than mining says Grant Thornton. Read More...
 
Tourist eyes turn to E CapeThe province’s tourist operators get best interest to-date at the country’s premier tourist conference, currently underway in Durban. . Read More...
 
Wakeford's robust development for ECECDC CEO Kevin Wakeford outlines key priorities for the province’s development agency.. 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...
 
Wild Coast environmental audit to be ready by MayThe strategic assessment of the area is underway and should be complete by May.. Read More...
 
EC gets four new enterprise fundsAmongst the latest initiatives to come out of the province's PGDP is four enterprise development funds which will be funded initially to the tune of R226 million.. Read More...
 
Wild Coast gets integrated planR7 million is to be spent on historic project which aims to integrate conservation and development on the Wild Coast.. Read More...
 
Tourism board changes strategyFocus is now on destinations.. Read More...
 
Alternative airlines to EL and Umtata get supportPresidential Air and 1Time optimistic about business in the region.. Read More...
 
Announcement of Magwa partners due shortlyA new era awaits Magwa with the confirmation that a partner has been chosen.. Read More...
 
De Wet welcomes new airline services to the regionRegion could get up to three new airlines.. 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...
 
More tourists abroad begin to take interest in ECThe Eastern Cape presence at international trade fairs is starting to pay dividends. . Read More...
 
PE gets R400m international conference facilityA booming PE gets million rand conference investment. Read More...
 
Six EC reserves to be improvedEastern Cape Tourism Board looking for investors, particularly from the region, to invest in the development and management of tourism facilities in six of its game and nature reserves.. 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...
 
R120 million injection for provincial reservesECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Environment and Tourism MEC Enoch Godongwana has announced private sector investment of R120-million in three provincial nature reserves.. Read More...
 
Marine Rehabilitation Centre for Port ElizabethEASTERN CAPE conservation has received a R8.1 m boost from the national lottery (Lotto) to build a marine rehabilitation centre in Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Proposed new Addo gate would create opportunitiesNEW TOURISM opportunities in the Eastern Cape will be created by a proposed new entrance to the Addo Elephant National Park from the N2 near Colchester.. Read More...
 
Plans for Wild Coast Institute of Tourism StudiesTHE MUNICIPALITY of Port St Johns plans to set up the Wild Coast Institute of Tourism Studies together with Tourism Corporation Africa.. Read More...
 
Bumper year for tourism in the provinceACCORDING TO the head of East Cape Tourism, Nomkhita Mona, tourists spent some R480 million in the province during the summer season.. Read More...
 
Top golf coursesTWO OF Southern Africa’s top ten golf courses are in the Eastern Cape, according to the Getaway guide on the iAfrica.com website.. Read More...
 
Environmental green light for Wild Coast Toll RoadA PROPOSED TOLL road that will open up tourism and agricultural development along the Wild Coast has been given the go-ahead by an environmental study.. Read More...
 
Province growing in popularity with backpackersBackpacker tourism to the Eastern Cape is to be promoted at two international shows in November 2002.. Read More...
 
Abalone farm on Wild Coast gets green lightTHE PROVINCIAL Environmental Affairs Department has approved the development of an ECDC-supported 50-ton capacity abalone (perlemoen) farm in the Qolora area on the Wild Coast.. Read More...
 
Support for titanium prospectingPREMIER MAKHENKESI Stofile has given his conditional support to the potential of titanium mining on the Wild Coast in Northern Pondoland.. Read More...
 
Province of possibilitiesA LAND of infinite possibilities is how the Eastern Cape is being showcased under the world's biggest tent at the World Summit on Sustainable Development being held in Gauteng.. Read More...
 
Boost for Eastern Cape tourismTHE UNIVERSITY of Port Elizabeth has teamed up with local company Shamwari Hospitality and the University of Washington to establish a Centre for Tourism Studies.. Read More...
 
Road paves way for tourism growthTHE EASTERN CAPE government has created new tourism opportunities at the mouth of the Kei River near East London by giving the go-ahead to a R160-million project to tar the road between the national road and Kei Mouth.. Read More...
 
Low-cost tanning system creates opportunitiesA SIMPLE and cost-effective skin tanning system developed by Cathcart farmer Paul Miles could provide employment for retrenched miners.. Read More...
 
Inkwenkwezi game park expandingMORE GAME and accommodation are to be added to the Inkwenkwezi private game park near East London.. Read More...
 
More power to Wild CoastSTATE ELECTRICITY utility Eskom has committed R39 million for the 2002/3 financial year to revamp the power supply to the Wild Coast and its resorts to boost tourism in the region.. Read More...
 
IDZ to focus on timber and auto industryTHERE ARE opportunities for investment in timber processing in the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), says Eastern Cape Transport MEC Dennis Neer.. 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...
 
Development boost for Port St JohnsTHE CREATION of a development agency for the resort and fishing village of Port St Johns in the heart of the Wild Coast has opened up the town for major investments.. Read More...
 
ECDC successThe ECDC finalised 13 deals worth R725-million during 2001. These have the potential to create 1 100 jobs.. Read More...
 
New tourism trail for Eastern CapeAMBITIOUS PLANS for tourism trails in the Eastern Cape are creating opportunities for investors in the region.. Read More...
 
Local Eastern Cape business support for “Big Seven” national parkTHE Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Percci) has thrown its weight behind the Greater Addo Elephant Park development in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Holiday makers investing in Eastern CapeRECORD NUMBERS of holiday makers who flocked to the Eastern Cape over the December holiday season have led to a property boom in holiday homes.. Read More...
 
Major new conservation park for Eastern CapeTHE WILD COAST region of the Eastern Cape will be home to a conservation park that includes communities within its boundaries when the Pondoland National Park is launched in 2002.. Read More...
 
Tourism boost for Eastern CapeTHE ENTIRE Eastern Cape looks set for a bumper summer holiday season, reports the East London Daily Dispatch newspaper.. Read More...
 
Wild Coast being promoted in LondonBoost to development of tourism in Wild Coast region of Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape toll road will create investment opportunitiesNATIONAL GOVERNMENT has announced plans to develop a R6-billion toll road between East London and Port Edward on the Eastern Cape border with KwaZulu/Natal.. Read More...
 
ECDC supports plans for Abalone farmCommunity will benefit from high-value exports. Read More...
 
MADIBA BAY – EC’s “MUST SEE” TOURISM DESTINATIONPort Elizabeth could soon boast a wildlife theme park that will reposition the city as one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations. The enormous multi-million rand Madiba Bay project, affectionately named after former president Nelson Mandela, will. Read More...
 
Locally focused” development along Wild Coast SDITHE FOCUS of investment for the Wild Coast Strategic Development Initiative (SDI) is being placed on local promotion.. Read More...
 
Investment boost for Eastern CapeMANUFACTURING, investment and tourism in the Eastern Cape will be boosted by infrastructural developments and investment incentives highlighted in the 2001 medium term budget.. Read More...