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...
 
Buffalo City set to get R18m faceliftOVER the next four months Buffalo city Municipality will resurface its worst roads, install new street lights and plant more trees.. Read More...
 
R2-billion Knysna River Reserve gets green lightPLANS for one of the most ambitious developments ever seen on the Garden Route took a step forward yesterday when Knysna‘s public amenities and housing committee gave the nod to the R2-billion Knysna River Reserve.. 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...
 
Small Gonubie mall steal the thunderAlmost unnoticed, a new shopping centre on the corner of Gullsway and Main Road, Gonubie, is under construction and is expected to open for business in November this year.. 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...
 
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...
 
Alice’s looking glass shows brighter outlookTwo big projects and a new policy at Fort Hare to benefit the community. Read More...
 
New holding tank facility to cater to East Coast Rock Lobster FisherThe development of a formal East Coast Rock Lobster fishery is gaining momentum at Port St Johns on the Eastern Cape coast where the nod has been given for the construction of a holding tank facility.. Read More...
 
Planting trees, uprooting povertyJobs, dividends and land leases make for a wealthy countryside HANS MERENSKY HOLDINGS, a joint venture between the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Hans Merensky Foundation, is changing lives for the better in the rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape through an aggressive rural development and forestation drive. . Read More...
 
Aluninium Smelter won despite late entryTHE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) was a late entry into the competition to secure an aluminium smelter. Read More...
 
Bhisho set for international airportBhisho airport invites airlines, car rental depots, restaurants and accommodation enterprises to submit proposals. Read More...
 
Kokstad to see R1,2 billion capital investmentLocal businesses, community to benefit from the innovative processing plant which will provide 600 permanent jobs. 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...
 
Local building industry experiences major boomIncreasing demand for townhouses contributes to the rapid property developments in the province. 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...
 
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...
 
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...
 
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...
 
Coega awaits $2.5-bil Alcan verdictAnticipated aluminum smelter decision draws closer to final announcement. 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...
 
Coega steel project to create 5 000 jobsGovernment approval of R1.1 billion steel plant drives project to next phase, setting up construction work for early next year. Read More...
 
PPP to fight HIV/Aids in the provincePartnership presents a comprehensive approach to address the pandemic. 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...
 
R2bn Chintsa development to create 1 000 jobsGovernment’s approval sets developments in motion, construction starts in August. Read More...
 
SMMEs to benefit from Coega projectsAbsa, CDC pave entry for construction SMMEs to the IDZ. Read More...
 
Coega harbour to operate in 2008Transnet’s R2, 5bn to further infrastructural development. Read More...
 
300% increase in construction for ECPublic works, Coega, 2010 to further increase demand in construction sector. Read More...
 
Earthworks mark unfolding of R1,3-b timber investmentUgie witness kick-start of PG-Bison timber project that aims to benefit impoverished local communities. Read More...
 
Water project has positive spin-offs for local district R400 million to accelerate basic services to district and neighbouring municipal areas . 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...
 
Property revival as downtown development gets underwayMBDA CEO invites shoppers to hear about the agency is doing to revive downtown PE. Read More...
 
New mall brightens up outlook for townshipPE's New Brighton get R15 million mall in Ntshekisa Road. Read More...
 
Potential R3,6 billion investment for CoegaCoega possible location for transnational joint venture for seafood project. Read More...
 
Leading businessmen asked to encourage investment in ECEastern Cape-born business leaders witness Alicedale’s flourishing economy. Read More...
 
Leading businessmen asked to encourage investment in ECEastern Cape-born business leaders witness Alicedale’s flourishing economy. Read More...
 
Potential R3,6 billion investment for CoegaCoega possible location for transnational joint venture for seafood project. 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...
 
Alcan reveals information on its plans for smelter at CoegaCanadian company in negotiations to tie up all loose ends before the roll-out of project. Read More...
 
Coega a potential site for first stainless steel processing plant in SAR223 million investment a promising boost for SA’s raw materials sector. Read More...
 
New transport charter to increase black participationPolicy aims to empower blacks throughout the industry’s value chain.. Read More...
 
Shopping delight on cards for East London shoppersEast London to get a R3bn shopping centre. Read More...
 
Coega and Oyster Bay may be the choice for Eskom reactorsEskom seeks out possible areas in the Eastern Cape for nuclear reactor series. Read More...
 
Construction of SA’s largest contractual park starts in earnestCountry’s largest 100 year contractual park is expected to open in October 2006 . Read More...
 
EL harbour gets set to attract new car tradeEAST London’s harbour has embarked on a multimillion-rand project to build an additional 1000 open parking bays to its car terminal.. Read More...
 
R760 million super stadium planned for Nelson Mandela BayBut the project isn't in competition with the municipality’s stadium. Read More...
 
R1m wellness centre for the Eastern CapeAspen says that it remains committed to investing and expanding in the province. Read More...
 
MEC upbeat about Eastern Cape economyThe province records a GDP of almost R113 billion; provincial economy grew by 4,6 per cent. Read More...
 
Ten contractors get R13,5m in Coega IDZ EPW schemeContractors will be involved in projects comprising water, sewerage and stormwater infrastructure.. Read More...
 
Kei Rail to be operational towards end of 2006The R105-million rail link forms part of a larger plan to upgrade the transport infrastructure in the former Transkei. Read More...
 
It’s all about selling a business environment says the ELIDZThe East London IDZ says it would not have got off the ground without the critical support of all three tiers of government.. Read More...
 
Local VW plant makes historyFor the first time, the German automotive manufacturer has built more than 100 000 cars at its local plant.. Read More...
 
R1,1bn chemicals investment for CoegaAnother major investment coup for the Eastern Cape IDZ. 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...
 
Eastern Cape women want a slice of miningEC women and youth have organized themselves into a formidable consortium. Read More...
 
Coega buy-in speeds up with R1,6bn investorOffset programme benefits Coega with a stainless stell precision mill. Read More...
 
Pollok Beach is Faku’s choice for the city’s conference centreThe other site suggestion, made by the consultants, is Kings Beach. Read More...
 
Ports seen as "catalysts" of growthTwo ports are conduits for exports worth two per cent of GDP. Read More...
 
Three is ADM’s lucky numberAccolades for ADM’s housing initiatives. Read More...
 
PE port to get R13m upgradeUpgrade forms part of a R100-million investment over three years. Read More...
 
Ngcuka comes home to do businessFormer Scorpions head looks at projects in East London, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma, Chintsa and Jeffrey’s Bay.. Read More...
 
Aspen to establish R200 million facility in PEProduction of Aspen’s new line to start in 2007. Read More...
 
Ngqura costs R1bn more than expectedCurrent costs of R2,6 billion to rise. Read More...
 
Alcan says more work is required before Coega decisionAlcan in no rush to make decision on its R16,2 billion project. Read More...
 
Ladies plan to create acquaculture centre of excellence in ECEC ladies take to breeding to fish and perlemoen. Read More...
 
Alcan will build at Coega says IDCIDC chief Geoffrey Qhena says he is positive that Alcan’s decision, which is expected in August or September, will be good news.. Read More...
 
DCSA dealerships get renewed focusDCSA’s new retail brand separation strategy is premiered in Johannesburg.. Read More...
 
Aliwal North spa gets R5m upgradeInland attraction gets gain some of its past splendour with latest investment.. Read More...
 
Silinga calls for stricter oversightCoega chief says suppliers should adopt and share the CDC’s business values.. Read More...
 
Timber cluster expected to create 3 000 jobsThe Eastern Cape is set to net an estimated R1 billion investment that will generate 3 000 jobs in the Ugie-Maclear area, which houses the province's largest timber assets.. Read More...
 
Coega secures first investmentCoega signs up the first of 75 deals which are under negotiation.. Read More...
 
ECDC CEO spells out the province’s challengesWakeford points to the province’s two commercial capitals as one of the challenges that the Eastern Cape needs to overcome. . Read More...
 
Wakeford's robust development for ECECDC CEO Kevin Wakeford outlines key priorities for the province’s development agency.. Read More...
 
Coega to get offices on siteCoega’s new office, a R70 million four storey block in the zone, has been put out to tender.. Read More...
 
DCSA puts R600m into new dealership strategyThe East London-based automotive manufacturer says its entire dealership network is to be revamped.. Read More...
 
E Cape nuclear plant plan on courseEskom’s pebble bed modular reactor nuclear sites in the Eastern Cape are unfettered by recent ruling.. Read More...
 
R400m hunting, golf project for Kat RiverNkonkobe Game Reserve appears to be site for the proposed new project.. Read More...
 
EC heroes to be immortalised in R40m EL complexOver 100 heroes will never forgotten as their place in history is solidified at Heroes Park.. Read More...
 
Top Alcan team in PE for CoegaAlcan and SA officials to conduct joint siting study.. Read More...
 
New Alcan feasibility study signals fresh hopeAlcan’s decision to conduct a new feasibility study for an aluminium smelter seen as “highly positive”.. Read More...
 
Coega expects first tenants to sign next yearThe Port Elizabeth-based IDZ says about R20 billion of the potential investment is at a “hot” advanced feasibility or pre-feasibility stage.. Read More...
 
NMM getting major investment boostNMM the focus of major investment by SA’s corporate giants.. Read More...
 
Accolades, finance for ECDC contractors programmeThe corporation signs landmark agreement with the construction training authority.. Read More...
 
Metro unveils EC’s R394m industrial parkThe Nelson Mandela Metro shares details of its logistics and light industrial assembly park, located in Uitenhage.. 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...
 
Landmark cultural museum nearing completionA multi-million project at the heart of one of the city’s poorest communities, is expected to be completed by February.. Read More...
 
Local BEE company signs deal with shipping giantAlliance to target logistics opportunities in the South African market with specific emphasis within the automotive industry.. Read More...
 
EC gets R120 million from DBSAFive projects in the province get lion's share of DBSA funding.. Read More...
 
Coega will get its smelter says ErwinErwin is still upbeat about Coega and Alcan aluminium smelter but “it might not be on the same scale as earlier envisaged”.. Read More...
 
Automotive park gets go-aheadR100 million logistics and light industrial assembly park gets underway this month.. Read More...
 
PE gets R28 million auto parts plantPolyurethane and plastic parts supplier AK Stones Guards is to build a new plant so that it can better service client GMSA. Read More...
 
Alcan to complete Coega smelter review this yearCoega remains on Alcan's investment agenda.. Read More...
 
News roundupMaking headlines in the past two weeks are Coega's harbour which expects its first ship to dock next month, Creative PR to change name after its empowerment deal and Carolina Tobacco invests in a cigarette factory in East London, amongst others.. Read More...
 
R800 million German investment for ECPlans are well underway to establish two plants in the Chris Hani Municipality. Read More...
 
Bulk of budget for development says De WetThe focus of the projects is economic sustainability and job creation.. Read More...