Province's auto sector remains mainstay sectorLatest Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) figures confirm that exports from the province’s two commercial ports, particularly from the automotive sector, are on the increase.. Read More...
 
EC towns could show off true lineageTranche of new names on the cards after public hearings. . 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...
 
Oysters opportunity for EC entrepreneursLatest Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) figures confirm that exports from the province’s two commercial ports, particularly from the automotive sector, are on the increase. TNPA figures show that the number of vehicles landed and shipped grew by 27% or 9,700 units to 45,200 units in the past year and this trend is set to continue for the foreseeable future. . Read More...
 
ECDC improves access to business financeThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has launched a set of six short and long term business finance products which aim to support viable business ideas in the province.. 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...
 
Mercedes-Benz’s market resilence should hold off job cutsThe East London-based OEM says that “no broad scale cost reduction programmes were planned by the carmaker in the short term”. Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is not expecting to cut jobs at its East London manufacturing plant in the short term, despite a national slowdown in car sales. . Read More...
 
MBSA is East London IDZ’s new tenantLocal OEM manufacturer 95,000 square metres sites includes vehicle washing, inspection bays, a loading area for nine carrier vehicles as well as over 3,000 covered and uncovered bays.. Read More...
 
Two biofuel plants for Eastern CapeEastern Cape’s fragile agricultural sector is getting a boost, thanks to the province’s plans to construct two biofuel plants that will create a massive market for the region’s farmers.. 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...
 
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...
 
Study gives green light to three rail corridorsPort Elizabeth Alicedale and Addo have been identified as the most promising Eastern Cape rail tourism corridors in a study commissioned by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and Department of Roads and Transport.. 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...
 
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...
 
East London’s R520m Mdantsane City opens for businessIt was a landmark day for Mdantsane yesterday when the township’s new R520-million mall was officially opened. The shopping centre, a project of the Billion Group, represents a growing trend in retailers moving into townships to capitalise on massive, new markets. . Read More...
 
Buffalo City Agency awards beachfront development to local consortiumSeaview Terrace Gardens to include 79 apartments and 60-room boutique hotel The Buffalo City Development Agency (BCDA) recently announced the go-ahead for a mostly local consortium to develop Seaview Terrace. . Read More...
 
Study gives green light to three rail corridorsPort Elizabeth Alicedale and Addo have been identified as the most promising Eastern Cape rail tourism corridors in a study commissioned by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC). The study, commissioned earlier this year, also identifies a further four inter-city rail corridors, naming the East London-Bethulie, Cookhouse-Blaney junction, New Brighton-Vondeling and Amabele-Mthatha branch. . 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...
 
Grow more wheatAGRICULTURE Minister Lulu Xingwana yesterday called on three provinces, including the Eastern Cape, to increase their wheat production in a bid to reduce high bread prices.. Read More...
 
SA design exports snapped upSOUTH African design exports ranging from recycled bottle top mats to bath plug chain chandeliers are being snapped up internationally, contributing to local job creation and wealth generation.. Read More...
 
Impressive growth for Port of East LondonBreak-bulk cargo movement through the Port of East London during 2007 showed 65% year-on-year growth over 2006.. Read More...
 
Holistic wellbeing in the workplaceThe East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) has launched a multi-stakeholder-supported Employee Wellness Programme in the city.. Read More...
 
ECDC stable and sustainable, says Annual ReportAn unqualified audit report by the Auditor-General was evidence of the fact that the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) had reached both internal stability and long-term sustainability.. Read More...
 
Nkantsu to head Nafcoc in the Eastern CapeNew appointments also include the president and vice-president.. Read More...
 
Alice renewal on the cardsAmathole Economic Development Agency wants to “link the town and university to create a heritage town”.. Read More...
 
Work on R1,2bn mega-mall on track for late 2009 openingWORK on a major Border-Kei regional shopping mega-mall is gaining momentum, with the arrival of special heavy equipment at the 70 000 square metre site for the R1,2-billion development.. Read More...
 
Boost for EL Port as new equipment arrivesA precious cargo of eight straddle carriers arrived in East London yesterday to help boost the port’s productivity levels.. Read More...
 
Project brings hope for E Cape rural youthEastern Cape youth have been advised to stop toyi-toying and reap the fruits of freedom as a R15-million project was launched to develop rural youths into commercial farmers.. 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...
 
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...
 
Port of East LondonFocused on lowering costs of doing business. 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...
 
New luxury hospital for Quenera suburbsWork on upmarket 135-bed facility has already begun. Read More...
 
Green light for the new MercedesEast London plant now has the highest technology in the world. Read More...
 
Quigney’s upgrade boom begins‘It could be a catalyst for growth in the rest of East London’. Read More...
 
Race is on for ideas to develop EL’s Grand Prix circuitTHE race is on to give East London’s famous Grand Prix motor racing circuit a long-awaited facelift.. Read More...
 
Aquarium set for a revampTHE East London Aquarium on the beachfront is getting a facelift which includes an artificial rock wall and an educational centre.. Read More...
 
Buffalo City to get a new 100-bed hospitalA new 100-bed hospital which will service the greater Buffalo City is to be built in East London.. Read More...
 
Leisure group buys Seaview Hotel for R15,4mTHE Kat Leisure group purchased the Seaview Hotel outside Port Elizabeth for R15,4-million at a public auction attended by more than 200 spectators yesterday.. 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...
 
Bhisho seeks a partner for EC’s first toll roadBHISHO transport chiefs want to recruit big business to run the proposed toll road along most of the coastal R72 between East London and Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
EC launches parastatal to organise Asgisa investmentsIN A shrewd move akin to that of the most hardened business tycoon, the Eastern Cape government yesterday launched the first ever parastatal tasked with managing Asgisa investments.. 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...
 
NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY DONATES R250 000 TO UNIQUE AGRICULTURAL PROJECTThe National Ports Authority of South Africa has come forward as a major corporate sponsor for a unique job creation project initiated by the University of Fort Hare’s Science and Agriculture Faculty.. Read More...
 
Listed hotel group chooses EL for 40th LodgeEAST London’s first City Lodge-operated hotel opened on Friday.. Read More...
 
R600m upgrade plan for hospitalsBy Patrick Cull Political Editor THE Eastern Cape health department signed a R600-million public-private partnership (PPP) deal with the Netcare hospitals group yesterday, providing for total refurbishment and upgrading of Grahamstown‘s Settlers Hospital and a brand new hospital for Port Alfred. . Read More...
 
R10m computer boost for FET colleges in ECA Multimillion rand initiative to boost education facilities at the provinces eight Further Education and Training Colleges is helping rural youth to play their part in the global information technology highway.. Read More...
 
East London airport upgrade is under wayWORK on the R120 million upgrade of the East London airport is under way.. Read More...
 
Acsa sponsorship will give NSRI wider rangeTHE National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is to receive R1,8-million in sponsorship from Airports Company SA (Acsa) for the coastal airports of Port Elizabeth, Durban, East London, George and Cape Town.. Read More...
 
R1bn scheme for BCM infrastructure unveiled‘WE are not elected to whinge’ – Executive Mayor Zintle Peter. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
EC government gets set for some major changesMECs told of skills initiatives, mergers ... and the corruption probe. Read More...
 
R1bn scheme for BCM infrastructure unveiled‘WE are not elected to whinge’ – Executive Mayor Zintle Peter. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
Expression of interest - provision of specialised servicesCall for expression of interest and quotations for provision of specialised services. Loan evaluations and risk assessments, due diligence and business valuation services. Read More...
 
Gonubie mall plan gets the best ratingFROM THE AIR: A view of the Gonubie area showing where the proposed mall would be developed – if the results of a municipality-ordered survey influence the ‘hold’ put on the mall plan by the prospective developers.. Read More...
 
EC to launch women’s platformTHE Eastern Cape will next month become the first province to launch a provincial chapter of the Progressive Women’s Movement of South Africa.. 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...
 
Bartlett takes on task of selling EL harbour plansDEVELOPMENT consultant Christelle Bartlett has been appointed to drive the East London harbour expansion project.. 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...
 
R1bn bio-fuels project for Eastern Cape unveiledTHE Eastern Cape government has unveiled a R1-billion investment in a bio-fuels project in the Transkei that could result in 70 hectares of canola being planted and thousands of jobs being created.. Read More...
 
Wakeford has premier’s ear on E Cape economyEconomic Development Guru Kevin Wakeford has re-emerged in the Premier’s Office following his resignation as the head of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation last year.. Read More...
 
Hemingway’s mall set to begin building‘We’re committed,’ says Billion Group. Read More...
 
R6.7 m to keep lights on in Buffalo CityBuffalo City council has approved a R6,7-million plan to prevent East London's Central Business District from being plunged into darkness for up to two weeks, according to a news report.. Read More...
 
Transnet excludes EL from funding programmeBusiness grouping to lobby government - LEONARD NEILL. Read More...
 
R1,4 bn InvestmentThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has chalked up some significant achievements in the last financial year. Read More...
 
HARBOUR UPGRADE IS CRITICAL FOR CITY'S DEVELOPMENTFrom the Editor It was disconcerting to hear recently that DaimlerChrysler is receiving many of its containers by road from Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
More than R 1 BN investment ECDCTHE Eastern Cape Development Corporation secured investments worth Rl,4-billion in the last financial year, creating or saving 3 467 jobs in the process and taking the tally for the past three years to R3-billion in investment and 7 293 jobs created. . 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...
 
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...
 
Two employees elected for Da Gama boardLocal textile manufacturer makes employee ownership a reality, a model that will see skilled labour retained. Read More...
 
EL firm outsourced by Australian instituteLocal firm offer favourable technical quality, beating major international players for the multi-million rand deal. Read More...
 
PE travel franchise puts province on the mapQuality client service, a key ingredient for the winning team. Read More...
 
Ugie timber plant secures power supply with EskomMultimillion rand Steinhof/PG Bison timber processing plant to promote a development boom in former Transkei. Read More...
 
Grahamstown sees landmark BEE dealR60-mil brick deal to drive construction of an advanced fuel-efficient plant with new technology, creating more jobs for locals. Read More...
 
47% capacity development proposed for Buffalo ParkExpansion prepares BC to host major cricket matches. Read More...
 
R116-mil auto parts plant for ELEL IDZ’s fourth investor officially launches plant, 20 per cent aluminium parts to be supplied to Daimler Chrysler. Read More...
 
DoA awards woman farmerThe winner of the provincial award runs a tomato project in its second year, employs 12 locals cultivating over 20 000 plants. Read More...
 
Nkuhlu maps way forward for ECDCChairperson committed to drive corporations recovery to an efficient and effective institution. Read More...
 
Cruise-liner season presents promising tourism prospectsTourism Board, Tourism Buffalo City and the municipality draw up plan on maximising benefits from cruise tourism. Read More...
 
Mthatha crafters represent province in GermanyEC, Lower Saxony partnership reaches out to local communities. Read More...
 
EL port scoops second national awardSHE car terminal award puts EL port in international arena. Read More...
 
Luxury housing development a push for NMB property sectorLocal property developers already sold 80 per cent of the luxury houses. Read More...
 
R35,4 million funding a boost for local empowerment companyBlack firm set to be a major player in EC’s gaming sector and plan to branch into tourism and entertainment industries. Read More...
 
On-line one-stop-shop to market the regionPortal to ensure potential investors receive all-inclusive information with sector-focused costs, transport, land availability and infrastructure. Read More...
 
Dti, ECDC co-host export workshopCorporation committed to grow export from the province. Read More...
 
Local business explore Scandinavian marketsThe first ECDC-organised trade mission to Europe opens export opportunities, corporation confident it will translate into valuable deals. Read More...
 
Leading car dealer partners with black-owned firmSoaring vehicle sales attracts Sekunjalo Investments to secure a 10% stake in EC’s largest Daimler Chrysler dealership Ronnies Motors. Read More...
 
Business, government at the forefront of unity and compromise“Business Eastern Cape”, a collective representation of all major business chambers in the province begin to collaborate their agenda to grow business in the province. Read More...
 
ECDC, ELIDZ reach out to HIV/Aids programsA golfing event brings BC businesses together to raise funds for programs fighting the epidemic. Read More...
 
Hub to open its doors to ICT entrepreneursR9-m government funding and appointment of chief executive sets hub developments in motion. 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...
 
Hub to open its doors to ICT entrepreneursR9-m government funding and appointment of chief executive sets hub developments in motion. Read More...
 
R2bn Chintsa development to create 1 000 jobsGovernment’s approval sets developments in motion, construction starts in August. Read More...