MEC upbeat about Eastern Cape economyThe province records a GDP of almost R113 billion; provincial economy grew by 4,6 per cent. Read More...
 
VW takes top HIV/Aids awardLocal arm of Volkswagen becomes the second South African automotive manufacturer to be awarded the international HIV/Aids accolade . Read More...
 
GM has success with local HummerR18 billion contract shows signs of success. Read More...
 
Aspen to establish R200 million facility in PEProduction of Aspen’s new line to start in 2007. Read More...
 
dti looks to Coega IDZ as nuclear component hubHub will supply both South African and export markets. Read More...
 
“White gold” to grow to 3 000 hectares says ECDC and Da Gama TextilesECDC/Da Gama project looks for more cotton farmers. Read More...
 
EC IDZs plan to give agriculture further impetusGovernment aims to trigger minor economic miracle in the province.. Read More...
 
PE “one of the fastest growing areas in SA”Economists say trend is set to continue.. Read More...
 
Coega lifts spend in region for Business PartnersR100-million support for manufacturing, tourism, contracting entrepreneurs in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
FORD CONSIDERS INVESTMENT IN LOCAL OPERATIONThe PE factory could soon be producing commercial vehicles such as its Ford Bantam bakkie for export to sub-Saharan Africa, amongst others.. Read More...
 
Two PE parts firms a credit to industryLocal companies’ accreditation in component manufacturing should lead to further expansion.. Read More...
 
ECDC says province could be SA’s cotton producing powerhouseThe project may grow to be three times its current size if studies prove its feasibility.. 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...
 
R1bn for DCSA’s EL plantThe East London-based motor manufacturer prepares for the production of new Mercedes-Benz C-class production in 2007.. Read More...
 
PE engine plant scoops lucrative new export dealFord’s billion rand investment in the PE plant pays off handsomely.. Read More...
 
PE engine plant scoops lucrative new export dealFord’s billion rand investment in the PE plant pays off handsomely.. Read More...
 
News roundupProvince demonstrates it is the home to some of the country’s best talent with new appointments, awards and the like.. Read More...
 
Integrating province's two economies critical says ECDCCEO Mcebisi Jonas says it is imperative the sophisticated urban-based economy and the impoverished economy of the rural areas are integrated.. Read More...
 
Coega fills need for deep-water port, says Safmarine chiefHeesom-Green says there is merit in Coega and that it is needed if South Africa is to handle growth.. Read More...
 
Winners of Exporter of the Year announcedPE company writes itself into the history books.. 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...
 
EC gets multibillion rand growth blueprintPremier Nosimo Balindlela spells out province's growth and development gets 10 year plan.. Read More...
 
Automotive park gets go-aheadR100 million logistics and light industrial assembly park gets underway this month.. Read More...
 
ECDC wants byte of ICT pieExperienced ICT players are to help the Eastern Cape develop its technology sector.. Read More...
 
Aspen gets go-ahead for FCC but commission gives conditionsThis move allows Aspen to vertically integrate and become more competitive globally.. Read More...
 
Ngqura steps up clay brick outputIn just two years, the company has made a R8 million investment in order to grow its capacity in the province.. 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...
 
Draft policy for NM metro to shape rapid and sustained growthOrganised business in the city take another look at the document which highlights the way forward for the metro.. Read More...
 
Coega could solve automotive industry’s logistical woesCoega offers “enormous potential value to the country’s motor vehicle industry as it could present a solution to the industry’s logistical challenges” says PERCCI. . Read More...
 
Auto industry leaders to meet in PESome of the world's top speakers will address the 2004 Made In South Africa Automotive Conference, due to take place in Port Elizabeth from May 4 to 6. . Read More...
 
EC lures skills back to provincePrivate and public sector initiative targets the skilled who left the province. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy growing faster than populationThe Eastern Cape economy has grown significantly faster than its population for six consecutive years.. Read More...
 
New projects aim to reverse Uitenhage-Despatch declineThe Uitenhage-Despatch Development Initiative (UDDI has facilitated substantial developments for the region.. Read More...
 
Decision on Mercedes C-class due soonThe decision on whether the next contract for the C-class right hand drive will be awarded to the local DaimlerChrysler plant will be known in March.. Read More...
 
Automotive sector remains obvious investment opportunity for ECAutomotive industry and many sub-contracting opportunities into this sector appears to be an obvious investment choice for the province.. Read More...
 
Taxi delay a blow to Buffalo CityDelay of multi-billion rand taxi recapitalisation programme could be disastrous for economy say BKCC.. Read More...
 
Motor sales could grow by 10% in 2004Vehicle sales powered ahead showing an 11% rise to 31 538, albeit that October’s overall figure was nine per cent higher.. Read More...
 
Strong rand shouldn’t cost the auto sector many jobsNot all agree that the stronger rand will result in job losses, particularly in the short term. There are those who have a different perspective.. Read More...
 
Putting a shine on auto industryTHE EASTERN CAPE is well positioned to take advantage of an expected growth in vehicle volumes in developing countries.. Read More...
 
Aids drugs from the Eastern CapeTHE EASTERN CAPE will be supplying Aids drugs to the US-based Clinton Foundation.. Read More...
 
Logistics contract for empowerment companyIBHAYI CLEARANCE and Logistics, an Eastern Cape black economic empowerment company, has signed a three-year contract worth R20 million with Bridgestone Firestone.. Read More...
 
Skills creation in Nelson Mandela BayTHERE IS A concerted drive to address unemployment in the Nelson Mandela Metro through the training of the youth.. Read More...
 
ELIDZ first to marketPRODUCTION LINES in the East London IDZs first plants could start running in August 2004.. Read More...
 
Export award for Ford's RoCam Engine PlantTHE FORD MOTOR Company of Southern Africa's RoCam engine plant in Port Elizabeth has received a merit award in the annual Eastern Cape Exporter of the Year awards.. Read More...
 
Province heading the packEASTERN CAPE motor manufacturers led three of the four new vehicle sectors during a record September 2003.. Read More...
 
Three investors for East London IDZEAST LONDON Industrial Development Zone ceo Peter Miles says two textile and auto component manufacturer should begin manufacturing out of the zone by August 2004.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape growth outstrips rest of countryACCORDING TO THE 2002/2003 annual report of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, economic growth in the Eastern Cape continues to outstrip the national average.. Read More...
 
Kei Rail pulls developmentThe refurbishment of the railway line between East London and the former Transkei is providing a “long-term foundation to sustainable development in the Eastern Cape”.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape producing first HIV generics in South AfricaASPEN PHARMACARE has announced the launch of the first generic antiretroviral (ARV) drug to be developed and manufactured in Africa.. Read More...
 
Province to benefit from government investmentTOURISM, TRANSPORT, manufacturing, farming and most other types of business in the Eastern Cape will benefit from government plans to invest in infrastructure.. Read More...
 
Nelson Mandela Bay auto industry on a rollTHE PORT ELIZABETH Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry reports that there has been ongoing expansion by many of its members in the motor industry.. Read More...
 
Nelson Mandela Bay metro pioneers metering systemTHE NELSON MANDELA Metropolitan Municipality is the first in South Africa to test a technologically advanced automatic meter reading (AMR) system.. Read More...
 
Major component export contracts for VWUITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa has begun delivering components for two export contracts worth around R350 million a year.. Read More...
 
Expansion at BEHR Port ElizabethAuto air conditioner manufacturer Behr is poised to treble shifts for new export order.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape plant to manufacture components for Toyota South AfricaDIFFERENTIALS AND PROPSHAFTS are to be manufactured for Toyota South Africa at a plant in Uitenhage.. Read More...
 
Boost for Eastern Cape auto industryARRANGEMENTS FOR the establishment of an Eastern Cape Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) are currently being finalised.. Read More...
 
Ten year growth planA TEN YEAR growth and development plan for the Eastern Cape is due to be implemented from 2004.. Read More...
 
Boost for black economic empowermentTHE EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT Corporation and the Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry are working together to promote black economic empowerment.. Read More...
 
Coega is platform for regional growthThe positive effects of the more than R5-billion rand in investment that the Coega project has already attracted to the Eastern Cape are being felt.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape auto industry benefits from AgoaVehicle and component exports have been the biggest beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).. 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...
 
Business to business conference in East LondonTHE EAST LONDON INDUSTRIAL Development Zone (ELIDZ) is organising a Business-to-Business Conference and Exhibition for May 29 and 30. Read More...
 
East London IDZ to be operational by mid 2004THE EAST LONDON Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is set open for operation in July 2004.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape software driving efficiencies in auto industryAN INTERNET-BASED software program developed in the Eastern Cape is helping to improve efficiencies in the motor industry.. Read More...
 
Room for growth in small business in Eastern CapeNEARLY NINE per cent of all small businesses in South Africa are in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Management buy-out of battery plantMANAGEMENT HAS bought control of the Duracel/Eveready battery plant in Port Elizabeth from Gillette.. Read More...
 
Two millionth vehicle at VWSAVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa has produced its two millionth vehicle - a silver-coloured Jetta 4.. Read More...
 
Roads will pave way for economic growthTHE EASTERN CAPE government is focusing on the upgrading of roads and other infrastructure in order to support business growth in the province.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape operation is jewel in DaimlerChrysler crownEAST LONDON-based DaimlerChrysler is one of the best performing divisions in the international DaimlerChrysler group.. Read More...
 
GDP set to growGROSS DOMESTIC product in South Africa grew by three per cent during 2002, according to finance minister Trevor Manuel.. Read More...
 
Pharmaceutical exports to risePharmaceutical exports from province given a boost. Read More...
 
Focus on Eastern Cape foundriesTHE MURRAY AND ROBERTS Foundries group is looking at expanding its operations in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
AECI Coatings in second big investment in one yearPort Elizabeth's AECI Coatings supplier of paint finishes to the automo industry, has expanded its Struandale plant for the second time in eight months.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape is fastest-developing provinceTHE EASTERN CAPE had the fastest-growing economy in South Africa between 1998 and 2001.. Read More...
 
VWSA increases investmentVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa will be increasing its investment in plant infrastructure, product upgrades and improved facilities at its Uitenhage plant to R2,1 billion over the next six years.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape records second-highest economic growthTHE EASTERN CAPE has the second-fastest growing economy in South Africa. Its growth rate of 5.3 per cent is almost twice that of the national average.. Read More...
 
SA is in the blackSouth Africa country will record a surplus on the current account for the first time since 1994, according to finance minister Trevor Manuel.. Read More...
 
Boost for pharmaceutical industryIN A BOOST for the Eastern Cape’s pharmaceutical industry, Boehringer Ingelheim South Africa has granted a license to Aspen Pharmacare for the production, distribution and sale of the antiretroviral nevirapine.. Read More...
 
Delphi Catalyst gains TS accreditationPort Elizabeth catalytic converter coaters, Delphi Catalyst, has been awarded TS 16949 accreditation.. Read More...
 
Uitenhage Despatch Development Initiative to reduce unemploymentTHE UITENHAGE Despatch Development Initiative - a private-public sector partnership – has been launched with seed capital of R1.5 million.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape manufacturing focuses on exportsOVER 100 manufacturers in the Eastern Cape are exporting more than 50 per cent of their production, according to the ECDC annual report.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy in fast laneTHE EASTERN CAPE’S economy is growing faster than the national average, according to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy is acceleratingECONOMIC development, trade, and investment growth have begun to accelerate rapidly in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
3M moves factory to Eastern CapeTHE US-BASED 3M group has appointed an East London company as the sole local manufacturer and distributor of a range of products.. Read More...
 
DCSA plans to maximise local contentDAIMLERCHRYSLER SA (DCSA) is aiming to source 80 per cent of the parts on its next generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class from local suppliers.. Read More...
 
Boost for Eastern Cape clothing exportsEAST LONDON clothing manufacturer Rural Development Technology (RDT) has won a R30 million contract to export its products to Italy.. Read More...
 
ECDC signs partnership with MintekTHE ECDC and the parastatal minerals research organisation Mintek are working together to develop new minerals-based manufacturing facilities in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Exporter of the yearTough competition expected in the search for the Eastern Cape Exporter of the Year.. Read More...
 
New empowerment company aiming for national marketPORT ELIZABETH-based Bill-M signs is going national through the formation of a new company in partnership with Johannesburg-based Claude Neon.. Read More...
 
Construction due to start on East London breweryA NEW brewery in East London plans to begin production before May 2003.. Read More...
 
Significant interest - in Eastern Cape IDZsTHE GOVERNMENT is "confident" that the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) "is attracting significant interest from large investors," says Trade and Industry Minister Alec Erwin.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape provides lead in use of natural fibresTHE SUCCESS of a CSIR/DaimlerChrysler Sisal Fibre Project Team has contributed to significant developments in the use of natural fibres by industry.. Read More...
 
Coega delivery stepped up JUST THREE months after being given the provisional operator's licence, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has stepped up plans for the development of the 12 000 hectare Coega Industrial Development Zone outside Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Bag to prevent diesel spills developed in Port ElizabethTHE NATIONAL PORTS Authority in Port Elizabeth and the local supplier of diesel to the fishing fleet have joined forces to develop a system to reduce diesel fuel spills in the harbour.. Read More...
 
First shipment of Ford RoCam engines sent to EuropeFORD’S ENGINE plant in Port Elizabeth has begun shipping the 1.3 litre RoCam motor to Europe.. Read More...
 
Confidence boost to Eastern CapeTHE COEGA industrial development zone and deep-water project outside Port Elizabeth is boosting confidence in the Eastern Cape and the Nelson Mandela Metro.. Read More...
 
Ford employees in South Africa and Japan get wheels rolling at SOS villagesCHILDREN AT SOS villages in Port Elizabeth and Umtata have been given 80 sets of wheels through a joint venture between employees of Ford Southern Africa and their Japanese counterparts.. Read More...
 
Delta secures export contract to MexicoPORT ELIZABETH-based Delta Motor Corporation subsidiary Precision Exhaust Systems (PES) has won a multi-million rand component export contract to Mexico.. Read More...
 
Global component supplier invests in Eastern CapeINTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE component giant, the Visteon Corporation, has opened its first plant in Africa.. Read More...
 
Record returns for DaimlerChryslerEAST LONDON-BASED DaimlerChrysler South Africa has announced a turnover of R13,9 billion for 2001.. Read More...