R1,4 bn InvestmentThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has chalked up some significant achievements in the last financial year. 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...
 
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...
 
Bhisho set for international airportBhisho airport invites airlines, car rental depots, restaurants and accommodation enterprises to submit proposals. Read More...
 
Cacadu, inspired choice for nature touristsMunicipality to set up a tourism enterprise aimed to further grow tourism in the district. Read More...
 
Cacadu uses new technology to grow local businessDistrict presents new brand and marketing prospects to emerging and established tourism, trade and investment enterprises in the area. Read More...
 
Reality game show launched in PE“Game show is providing entertainment that promotes nation building through programming that celebrates and reflects the South African community”. Read More...
 
Investment in EC catalyst for property sectorDiverse opportunities in real-estate to create jobs and positive prospects for local communities. Read More...
 
EC tourism enterprise scoops international awardsMantis Collection’s continuing excellence shows that “out of this province comes good things”. 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...
 
Thai ploughs R750-mil in PEWindy city continues to grow its automotive industry, motorcycle plant to further boost sector. 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...
 
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...
 
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...
 
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...
 
Local skills program targets disadvantaged pupilsMunicipality paves the way to expose pupils to engineering and ICT, and gets buy-in from local business and university. 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...
 
Municipality donates R500 000 to service excellence campaignOver 1 000 employees from 22 companies have been accredited, setting the trend to improve service in the city. Read More...
 
EC taps into agritourismAgritourism, an innovative approach to bring farmers and tourism into commercial ventures. Read More...
 
Local skills program targets disadvantaged pupilsMunicipality paves the way to expose pupils to engineering and ICT, and gets buy-in from local business and university. Read More...
 
Municipality donates R500 000 to service excellence campaignOver 1 000 employees from 22 companies have been accredited, setting the trend to improve service in the city. Read More...
 
EC taps into agritourismAgritourism, an innovative approach to bring farmers and tourism into commercial ventures. 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...
 
Conference to revive property developments in coastal cityNMB set for a major property boom with proposed CDB and harbour developments. Read More...
 
NMB, Emirates negotiate property development dealPartnership to have positive spin-offs for tourism and skills development. Read More...
 
Trade deals marks growth prospect for provinceEC government’s partnership with Indonesian business set to boost sector-specific developments and skills. 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...
 
Government committed to develop poor regions Agricultural and tourism development are key to revival of ghost towns in province. Read More...
 
ECDC, DEAET help establish Butterworth bakeryBakery already secured major deal to supply up to 12 000 loaves of bread. Read More...
 
Sweet smell of success for KeiskammahoekLocal farmers engage in a skills transfer programme to successfully plant rose geranium. Read More...
 
Mini maize project in Keiskammahoek growsFarmers brought closer to commercial agricultural ventures. Read More...
 
ECDC gives support to coastal town’s blueprintPort St John gets development plans underway with the signing of MOU. Read More...
 
EC scoops three awards in tourism expoThe province’s team presents diverse exhibitions, setting the stage for internationals. Read More...
 
Airport revamp position EC district to new opportunitiesDevelopment agency identifies tourism and industry development as key to economic boost of district. Read More...
 
EC premier targets investment and tourism partnerships in AsiaAsian development model could help province boost developments in agriculture, tourism and education. Read More...
 
Science festival marks 10 years of excellenceThe Sasol SciFest to bring science into rural classrooms as part of outreach programme. Read More...
 
Big sports events turning to BCA sporting festival turns up hotel occupancy in the city. Read More...
 
Job creation a focus of EC government and Germany’s Lower Saxony partnershipA three-day visit by German business delegates identifies investment opportunities in the province. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
Leading businessmen asked to encourage investment in ECEastern Cape-born business leaders witness Alicedale’s flourishing economy. Read More...
 
EC’s empowerment deals to gain from R325 million fundingWomen allocated over 20 per cent from empowerment fund. Read More...
 
Leading businessmen asked to encourage investment in ECEastern Cape-born business leaders witness Alicedale’s flourishing economy. Read More...
 
EC’s empowerment deals to gain from R325 million fundingWomen allocated over 20 per cent from empowerment fund. Read More...
 
Job creation a focus of EC government and Germany’s Lower Saxony partnershipA three-day visit by German business delegates identifies investment opportunities in the province. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
EC small airports set for upgradePlans to improve Bhisho and Mthatha airports to allow easy access to projects in the province. Read More...
 
Game industry to further expand EC agricultural activitiesDomestic and foreign demand for venison to boost province’s game industry. Read More...
 
Economic plan set to keep Alicedale afloatCommunity, government and local business join hands to put Alicedale on the map. Read More...
 
R1,5 million funding to boost flower nurseryGovernment funding to expand community project and create local employment opportunities. Read More...
 
Developments set to revamp West BankResident gets EL businesses to buy into local development plan. Read More...
 
Austrian delegation looks at investment opportunities at CoegaCoega in tough international competition to secure potential European investment. 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...
 
Forum looks at EC’s growth plan Skills development and economic growth key to PGDP . Read More...
 
New markets open up for localsEC exporters to receive international exposure through new exhibition facility. Read More...
 
EC’s an attractive destination for global investorsProperty, automotive, healthcare and agricultural sectors present the most interesting opportunities for prospective investors.. Read More...
 
Budget allocates substantial funding to ECProvince budget leaps to almost R34 billion.. Read More...
 
Plans to boost tourism in StutterheimMany benefits stand to be gained in developing tourism in this area.. Read More...
 
R28bn Umzimvubu to create 500 000 jobsThe Umzimvubu water project is critical to growth and development in the former eastern and central Transkei.. Read More...
 
Shopping delight on cards for East London shoppersEast London to get a R3bn shopping centre. Read More...
 
Occupancy grows in the provinceEastern Cape hotel occupancy rates and revenue per room second only to KwaZulu-Natal. Read More...
 
Five year plan for EC rail underwayNewly established routes may become permanent in the future for Shosholoza Meyl. Read More...
 
Province joins select group in LondonECDC CEO has unique opportunity to profile opportunities within the Eastern Cape. Read More...
 
Dutch rail experts to fast-track ECRAIL experts from the Netherlands have arrived in the Eastern Cape to fast-track the province’s long-standing rail initiatives and get the first lines operating within the next four months, by March next year.. Read More...
 
Passenger liners visit ELPorts Authority believes a cruiseliner can generate between a half a million and R2,5 million per day for the city. Read More...
 
R760 million super stadium planned for Nelson Mandela BayBut the project isn't in competition with the municipality’s stadium. 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...
 
Land key to NMBA’s development plansAgency CEO says a lot of prime land in the agency’s mandate area needs to be unlocked. Read More...
 
Bay is country’s 2nd cleanest cityNMB councillor Melvin Manentsa attributes success to the integrated approach to environmental concerns within the city. 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...
 
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...
 
Pollok Beach is Faku’s choice for the city’s conference centreThe other site suggestion, made by the consultants, is Kings Beach. Read More...
 
World-class centre at Baviaanskloof to welcome visitorsCentre will highlight kloof’s international status. Read More...
 
Bids for remaining two EC casino licences to be calledAreas, in which the licences are available, need an economic boost. Read More...
 
PE’s cultural project to generate 1 000 jobsCreation of new tourism district to create impetus for job market. Read More...
 
EC’s ICT hub hungry to deliverNew era for hub as it gets six start-ups up and away; more soon to follow. Read More...
 
New jobs summit to take different approachTarget date for summit is October but it could take place sooner. Read More...
 
Karoo gets a national parkIt’s the country’s 22nd national park. Read More...
 
Wild Coast national park“unrivalled natural splendour”It is already one of the world’s 26 floristic hotspots. Read More...
 
IT graduate finds new home in filmFilm-maker began with an inexpensive camera and has now won over R100 000 and a SABC commission for his creative exploits. 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...
 
BC Tourism board to be known soonNew board members to be known on Friday, 29 July 2005. Read More...
 
R116m facelift for PE’s seafrontStudy identifies 15 projects for the coastline that stretches from St George’s Strand to Cape Recife. Read More...
 
PE “one of the fastest growing areas in SA”Economists say trend is set to continue.. Read More...
 
Aliwal North spa gets R5m upgradeInland attraction gets gain some of its past splendour with latest investment.. Read More...
 
Coega lifts spend in region for Business PartnersR100-million support for manufacturing, tourism, contracting entrepreneurs in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Bartis now Satsa E Cape chairmanECTB board member Hugh Bartis to give local tourism business partners a voice at national level. Read More...
 
Candle-making provides fresh opportunity to EC womenR130 000 programme aims to enrich women’s skills in order to alleviate poverty.. Read More...
 
NMM has aggressive plan for investorsThe Nelson Mandela Metro is to launch a sweeteners package which aims to lure investors at its trade and investment conference, to be held later this month.. Read More...
 
EC’s first flower trail blossomsECDC has been instrumental in developing the province’s first flower trail which is to be launched in the coming year.. 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...
 
Coffey gets behind Percci’s vision as leading chamberNewly-elected PE Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, in driving the chamber’s current vision, hopes to grow provincial patriotism. . Read More...
 
NMMU ponders a business support centreThe metro wants to provide business support services to all sizes and types of businesses. . Read More...
 
ECDC boosts craft skillsThe group is one of the first two groups in the province to undertake this qualification. . Read More...
 
Magwa looks to tourism as part of its futureThe Lusikisiki estate looks beyond tea production for a sustainable future. . Read More...
 
Wakeford's robust development for ECECDC CEO Kevin Wakeford outlines key priorities for the province’s development agency.. Read More...
 
Danes eye EC’s flax projectFlax could soon receive a capital injection which will set the industry in good stead for growth.. Read More...