ECDC gives heat to East LondonQueenstown entrepreneur makes his move as ECDC provides financing. Read More...
 
ECDC gives heat to East LondonTapping into Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) resources has seen Thami Manona’s ice business heat up, now plans are afoot to expand into the rural market within one year of starting.. Read More...
 
Walter Sisulu University opens Nkululekweni luxury guest houseFormer Transkei State House is transformed into a premier destination. Read More...
 
EC film wins award at festivalSouth African film Themba: A Boy Called Hope, directed by Pretoria-born Stefanie Sycholt, has scooped the Unicef Child Rights Award at the 2010 Zanzibar International Film Festival (Ziff). . Read More...
 
National arts festival’s popularity still on the increaseSome 22 countries were represented at the ever-popular festival.. 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...
 
International exposure unprecedentedWakwa Luphondwana who is responsible for the Eastern Cape Hub, in Humewood, where the fans get a daily taste of Eastern Cape customs, food and opportunities and can catch all games on big screens, said the EC Hub was also playing a role in connecting people from across the globe.. Read More...
 
Serious business at the EC HubNewly appointed ECDC CEO Sitembele Mase and Dti Director of Investment Projects Francois Truter are among the presenting guests of the Exporters Club of South Africa, which will meet next at the Eastern Cape Hub.. Read More...
 
EC tourism promotion to score on soccer WCPhotographic extravaganza for the Eastern Cape. Read More...
 
Photographic spectacular for Germany's rail travellersGlobe trotting photographic exhibition features 40 images including to iconic Eastern Cape must-sees such as the Hole-in-the-Wall in Pondoland and the Valley of Desolation in the Karoo.. Read More...
 
EC ahead in economic growthThe Eastern Cape’s economy is currently showing the fasted growth in the country.. 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...
 
Nelson Mandela Bay on track with 2010 constructionNelson Mandela Bay will be well prepared for the world cup with the completion of a new hospital and stadium.. 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 photographic exhibition now “globe trotter”Europeans love the Bathurst “Big Pineapple”, Hole in the Wall, Bird Island and bottle nosed dolphins says Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) which recently returned from its third photographic exhibition on the continent.. Read More...
 
EC manufacturer secures 2010 bus tenderEast London based motor manufacturer together with MAN secures more than two thirds of a bus tender worth R1,4 billion. . Read More...
 
Bay accommodation nears 2010 deadlineTime is running out for graded accommodation establishments in Nelson Mandela Bay as the deadline to sign up for 2010 World Cup Matchville status approaches.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape construction sector poised for growth over short to medium termECDC CEO Mxolisi Matshamba says construction will play major role in keeping regional economy buoyant. The Eastern Cape’s construction sector is likely stimulate the province’s economic growth in the short to medium term despite the downturn in the global economy. . Read More...
 
New tourism horizons for the Eastern Cape lure investorsCEO Mxolisi Matshamba says that one of the most exciting sectors for the Eastern Cape, both pre and post World Cup, is tourism.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape construction poised growth in short to medium termThe Eastern Cape’s construction sector is likely stimulate the province’s economic growth in the short to medium term despite the downturn in the global economy. Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) chief executive officer Mxolisi Matshamba says because of the infrastructural backlogs in the province, the construction sector is positioned for growth.. Read More...
 
ECDC, Housing and Public Works sign emerging contractors’ agreementTwo hundred contractors to build over 1,000 homes.. Read More...
 
ECDC, Housing and Public Works sign emerging contractors' agreementAn agreement signed yesterday between the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the departments of Public Works and Housing will see over 200 emerging contractors gain access to finance, jobs and skills over the next two years. As part of the programme, emerging contractors graduating from the ECDC’s Integrated Emerging Contractors Development Model (IECDM) and public works emerging contractors Incubator programme have preference when tendering for the department of Housing infrastructure projects. . 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...
 
PE stadium confirmedCity stadium, together with stadiums at Ellis Park, the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, Free State Stadium and Loftus, are confirmed to host the 2009 Confederations Cup. . Read More...
 
August time line for Kei Rail serviceThe Kei Rail service linking East London with Mthatha would become a daily operation from August 1 and would also operate on Friday and Sunday nights “to accommodate the demand from commuters”, Eastern Cape Roads and Transport MEC Thobile Mhlahlo said yesterday.. Read More...
 
WEF reports slowed growth for Sub-Saharan AfricaThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday that there was a 25% chance that global growth would drop to 3%, or less, in 2008 and 2009, to a level that would be equivalent to a global recession.. Read More...
 
WEF reports slowed growth for Sub-Saharan AfricaOverall global growth to slow to 3,7%.. Read More...
 
New restaurants set to open at East London AirportTWO major takeaway chain stores are to open their doors to the public by the end of this month as East London Airport’s multi-year upgrade plan starts taking off.. Read More...
 
George to build 2010 Cup stadiumTHE George municipality is to invite private developers to build a 35 000-seater soccer stadium to be used for practice matches during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.. Read More...
 
IT Giants make EL their new homeEast London has entered the information technology map overnight with tow major national IT companies launching their services to the region yesterday.. Read More...
 
Quigney’s upgrade boom begins‘It could be a catalyst for growth in the rest of East London’. Read More...
 
R174m facelift for PE airportIN a major boost for the region, the Port Elizabeth Airport is to receive a R174-million upgrade which will include lengthening the runway and building a double-storey parking arcade.. Read More...
 
Suburb slowly making friends with stadiumCONSTRUCTION is forging ahead on Port Elizabeth‘s 2010 World Cup stadium in Prince Alfred Park in North End, and euphoria, anxiety, excitement and tension are mounting among local residents.. Read More...
 
EC’s R2m job drive gives hope to matricsMORE than 70 unemployed matriculants from the Eastern Cape have been placed in learnerships at the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ).. Read More...
 
R12m upgrade for State garageTHE Eastern Cape public works department has created more than 40 jobs with the structural upgrading of the government garage building in Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
R131m boost for Bay transportTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will receive R131,2-million from the national treasury in the coming financial year (2007/2008) for 2010 Soccer World Cup transport-related infrastructure.. Read More...
 
CMH ‘facelift’ gets under wayR350m overhaul still a deep mystery – downgrade or upgrade? “We are not reducing it to anything, there is no downgrading, we are upgrading. Let us leave it there”, Nomsa Jajula.. Read More...
 
R131m boost for Bay transportTHE Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will receive R131,2-million from the national treasury in the coming financial year (2007/2008) for 2010 Soccer World Cup transport-related infrastructure.. Read More...
 
Work to start on hotelIN the first Nelson Mandela Bay beachfront spin-off from the 2010 Soccer World Cup, work will get under way this month on a new five-star hotel.. 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...
 
EC IDZs LEAD FLLOD OF CAPITAL PROJECTSA FLOOD of funds for capital infrastructure development will flow into the Eastern Cape in the next financial year.. 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...
 
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...
 
DC’s new bus assembly line to create jobs for localsAutomotive giant delivers a third of 126 buses for Johannesburg Metrobus. Read More...
 
Bhisho set for international airportBhisho airport invites airlines, car rental depots, restaurants and accommodation enterprises to submit proposals. Read More...
 
City covers all bases for WC planningCity ropes in major sectors to fast-track WC2010 preparations, constructions of R1.1-bil stadium underway. Read More...
 
Coastal city may host eight WC matchesWC 2010 presents an array of opportunities for NMB; local organising committee fast-tracking developments to meet demand. Read More...
 
Minister opens new access road in AddoNational park celebrates 75th birthday, plans in the pipeline to see further positive spin-offs for the community. Read More...
 
300% increase in construction for ECPublic works, Coega, 2010 to further increase demand in construction sector. 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...
 
Big sports events turning to BCA sporting festival turns up hotel occupancy in the city. Read More...
 
EC’s empowerment deals to gain from R325 million fundingWomen allocated over 20 per cent from empowerment fund. Read More...
 
EC’s empowerment deals to gain from R325 million fundingWomen allocated over 20 per cent from empowerment fund. Read More...
 
Agoa criteria to determine Mercedes export to the USDaimlerchrysler SA achieves record turnover and plans to be second SA automotive exporter to the US. Read More...
 
WC 2010 brings optimism for EC residentsSurvey respondents anticipate a boost in job creation and SMMEs from the world event. Read More...
 
New transport charter to increase black participationPolicy aims to empower blacks throughout the industry’s value chain.. Read More...
 
WC2010 means more bus opportunities for localsIkhwezi Truck Tech opens world-class bus assembly line. Read More...
 
Local auto manufacturers strengthen their market positionsVolkswagen and General Motors make a strong showing in the passenger market . Read More...
 
R760 million super stadium planned for Nelson Mandela BayBut the project isn't in competition with the municipality’s stadium. Read More...
 
Business rallies together to improve service in the cityCity wants to known for superior service levels when the Soccer World Cup hits town. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape women want a slice of miningEC women and youth have organized themselves into a formidable consortium. 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...
 
Mandela Bay could be opening ceremony hostCommittee chairman is effusive in his praise of the municipality for the work it had put into preparing for 2010 . Read More...
 
R45m for NM’s logistics park plantGlobal shipping group Mediterranean Shipping Company is to establish its second container yard facility in NM's ASP. Read More...
 
Coega secures first investmentCoega signs up the first of 75 deals which are under negotiation.. Read More...
 
PE harbour gets R100m upgradeThe Friendly City’s harbour plan also includes the R50-million Freedom Statue. Read More...
 
EC to get full-time office for 2010 World CupThe province is to fund an office which will spearhead preparations for the 2010 event.. Read More...
 
Percci’s watchword for 2005 is service excellenceThe PE local business chamber looks to improve services to its members.. Read More...
 
PE World Cup stadium gets finance from nationalWorld soccer could be played in EC as national government says it is to contribute with finance.. Read More...
 
Mercedes-Benz backs Bush Bucks FCFootball club’s three-year deal with local automotive giant should help the club regain some of its former glory.. Read More...
 
Key EC projects to boost tourismTourism gets priority treatment from new MEC De Wet; the soccer world cup expected to act as a catalyst.. Read More...
 
PE gears up to be World Cup host city and get semi-final berth2003 World Cup favourite says PE would be the most suitable home for the Brazilians.. Read More...
 
PE gets national help for World Cup preparationsTransport ministry to help PE fasttrack its infrastructure plans for the World Cup in 2010. . Read More...
 
Coega to get R250 million stadiumA site adjacent to the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) has been selected for a proposed stadium which will be home to the city’s new professional team.. Read More...
 
Pechiney investment in Coega on final straightCoega Development Corporation optimistic about investment by French aluminium giant.. 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...
 
Success for German auto makersGERMAN-BASED motor manufacturers with operations in the Eastern Cape have had a good year.. 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...
 
Fun in the Eastern Cape sunPORT ELIZABETH’S beaches are the main attraction for holiday-makers, followed by dining.. 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...
 
Background to South African Industrial Development ZonesThe Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) programme is one of many incentives offered by the South African Department of Trade and Industry to encourage international competitiveness of the South African based manufacturing sector.. Read More...