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...
 
ECDC secures a further R817 000 for its aloe ferox projectInternational corporation shows continuing interest in project and grants more funding.. Read More...
 
Agricultural cluster for the Emmanuel HavenECDC helps create a revenue stream for a PE-based HIV/Aids initiative. Read More...
 
Province joins select group in LondonECDC CEO has unique opportunity to profile opportunities within the Eastern Cape. Read More...
 
Local auto manufacturers strengthen their market positionsVolkswagen and General Motors make a strong showing in the passenger market . Read More...
 
Logistics Park's R113-million phase underwayIt’s the second phase of the park and incorporates the development of an additional mini factory and infrastructure. Read More...
 
Wakeford steers local expansionECDC CEO Kevin Wakeford believes a black candidate should lead this organisation. Read More...
 
ECDC adds support to BEE complianceThe corporation’s three-tier strategy aims to responsibly fulfill its BEE mandate.. Read More...
 
ECDC boss lauds LED programmeWakeford supports three funds that will support provincial stakeholders. Read More...
 
ECDC to realign organisationThe corporation aims to have the process completed by the end of January 2006. Read More...
 
Magwa keeps on brewing successProspects for this year’s crop are good.. Read More...
 
Entrepreneurial award scoop for PEBusiness Partners gets its first PE winner. Read More...
 
Stake given to poor in 11 Wild Coast tourist sitesDeal signals end of the EU’s community tourism programme. Read More...
 
Coega buy-in speeds up with R1,6bn investorOffset programme benefits Coega with a stainless stell precision mill. Read More...
 
RFP - Development and Implementation of Quality Management SystemECDC is soliciting competitive proposals from consultants / service providers to develop and implement a Quality Management System.. Read More...
 
Longmore Farm takes top export accoladeECDC flower project continues on its road to success. Read More...
 
ECDC makes global investment dream teamWorld Bank Group gives corporation positive feedback on its investment promotion efforts. 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...
 
Survey presents strong case for Wild Coast tourismTourism better catalyst for growth than mining says Grant Thornton. Read More...
 
Aloe Ferox should get better protection says ECDC specialistThe corporation highlights community involvement at aloe symposium.. Read More...
 
EC IDZs plan to give agriculture further impetusGovernment aims to trigger minor economic miracle in the province.. Read More...
 
R10m brewery for the Eastern CapeEastern Cape is increasingly important to SAB as is evidenced by the large slice of the company’s training fund which is being allocated to the province.. 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...
 
Candle-making provides fresh opportunity to EC womenR130 000 programme aims to enrich women’s skills in order to alleviate poverty.. Read More...
 
EC’s PGDP aligned with NEPAD says WakefordECDC’s CEO believes the province is a perfect test case for NEPAD.. Read More...
 
ECDC’s Aloe Ferox men’s range set for global stageExciting developments lie ahead for one of the province’s first cosmetic companies.. 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...
 
“Be lucid, balanced when looking at poverty, unemployment” says WakefordECDC CEO says province’s weaknesses should be seen in the light of the opportunities available. . Read More...
 
Workers in EC’s flower trust celebrate first year in fine styleOne of the corporation’s first flower projects, the Misty Mountains farm, situated in Somerset East, continues to blossom.. 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...
 
ECDC’s paprika project turns in “sweet” rewardsKeiskammahoek farmers show their prowess in growing the lucrative crop. . 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...
 
Mill millions could stay in the provinceMill could service up to 4 000 farmers from Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Umzimkulu, Butterworth, Dutywa, Mthatha and Cofimvaba. . Read More...
 
Wakeford's robust development for ECECDC CEO Kevin Wakeford outlines key priorities for the province’s development agency.. Read More...
 
ECDC to sell off non-core assetsECDC should know within six to eight weeks if its plan to sell of its non-core assets has been approved by Bhisho.. Read More...
 
GM contract will bring EC social and economic benefitsCommentators agree that General Motors’ export contract will boost the Eastern Cape economy.. 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...
 
Kevin Wakeford is ECDC CEOEx-SACOB chief Kevin Wakeford is formally appointed as ECDC CEO following his temporary appointment.. 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...
 
Timber cluster on the cards for ECInvestors declare interest in province's timber, Magwa and cotton projects.. Read More...
 
EC’s green house of opportunity lures horticulture giantsSkills and the province’s natural environs top the list of advantages for global horticulture companies.. Read More...
 
EC’s crafts get off to a great start in 2005Crafts in the Eastern Cape get boost with the appointment of the provincial craft agency head, Melanie Mahona.. Read More...
 
Magwa trailblazers to the investment phaseThe Pondoland tea estate future looks bright as plans for the second phase nears finalization.. Read More...
 
EU gives EC tourism R250mEastern Cape Tourism gets funds from the European Union to help it with tourism development along the West Coast.. Read More...
 
Wakeford says there’s much interest in ECDC propertyThe interest follows ECDC’s announcement that it was to dispose of unnecessary properties in its portfolio. Read More...
 
Automotive sector should cooperate with each other says De WetMEC De Wet and AIDC MD Paulo Fernandes say that cooperation of local players will help ward off the international competitors.. Read More...
 
Business plan call by East London’s ICT hubThe provincial initiative aims to be operational by April and is positive that exciting proposals will be submitted by both budding and experienced entrepreneurs.. 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...
 
Keiskammahoek: A display of true entrepreneurshipECDC plays its part in establishing new crops in the area.. 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...
 
Kevin Wakeford now acting boss of ECDCFormer SACOB chief Kevin Wakeford the corporation’s chief for the next 90 days.. Read More...
 
ECDC’s Aloe Ferox crusaders launch cosmetic rangeIkhala Products launches a nine-product strong cosmetic range, specifically formulated for the dark skin.. 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...
 
Accolades, finance for ECDC contractors programmeThe corporation signs landmark agreement with the construction training authority.. Read More...
 
EC’s first ICT hub goes to ELEC’s vibrant IT sector gets ECITI.. Read More...
 
AIDC, Rhodes to introduce motor industry courseThe certificate in Management: Automotive Industry is to get its first students in 2005.. Read More...
 
ECDC and Da Gama confirm “cotton gin is on its way”The announcement of the location of the Eastern Cape’s cotton gin points to good progress for one of the first empowerment projects in the cotton industry.. Read More...
 
Small South American animals bring big opportunity to Lady GreyThe Eastern Cape could soon become South Africa’s alpaca farming and processing powerhouse.. Read More...
 
ECDC takes giant leap forward in 2003/4The corporation reflects on a successful year but says challenges remain.. 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...
 
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...
 
ECDC helps Nompumelo learners cross digital divideThe ECDC, together with its technology supplier, has helped a local school cross the digital divide with a generous donation of computer equipment.. Read More...
 
ECDC helps Nompumelo learners cross digital divideECDC and one of its premier suppliers donates R25 000 to an East London school in Mdantsane.. 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...
 
ECDC announces Indian and German partners for MagwaInvestors JV Gokal and Ferrostal to reshape Magwa. Read More...
 
ECDC wants byte of ICT pieExperienced ICT players are to help the Eastern Cape develop its technology sector.. Read More...
 
Announcement of Magwa partners due shortlyA new era awaits Magwa with the confirmation that a partner has been chosen.. Read More...
 
Global allure awaits ECDC’s Aloe Ferox projectPlans are underway to develop the province's 241-year old Cape Aloe industry.. Read More...
 
Corne Krige tee-off points to another great year for AlicedaleFormer Springbok captain Corne Krige sees great possibilities for the innovative Bushman Sands project which is underway in the Alicedale district.. Read More...
 
Second option for Magwa tea taking shapeThe EC government is considering an Indian proposal for the tea estate.. Read More...
 
Bulk of budget for development says De WetThe focus of the projects is economic sustainability and job creation.. Read More...
 
Huge opportunity for NM Metro and China allianceChina and EC join hands to promote shared prosperity and development.. Read More...
 
First harvest could signal success for cotton projectCotton gets major boost by "exceptional" Cotton SA results released earlier this month. . Read More...
 
ECDC says strategic partner for Magwa is imminentThe search for a strategic partner for the Magwa Corporation, South Africa’s largest producer of a high quality tea bush, may be completed within two months.. Read More...
 
ECDC powers up with SasolThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation says the franchise sector is "the quickest route to fast track informal entrepreneurs into reputable business owners.". Read More...
 
EC’s emerging contractors to get ECDC developmentThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is to launch an intensive programme in an effort to improve the business skills of 60 contractors.. Read More...
 
East London gets R12 million neuro clinicConstruction of East London’s R12 million neuro clinic gets underway during April and will boost the city’s medical facilities. . Read More...
 
AIDC to drive ambitious education projectTHE newly established Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) aims to improve the skills of industry workers in an ambitious project. . Read More...
 
Floriculture BEE project gets boost from ECDCAn ECDC loan helps establish what could be the first workers trust in the province’s infant floriculture sector.. Read More...
 
New EC flower industry voice to take on BEE challengeThe Eastern Cape flower industry comes together to form an association which will represent its concerns and challenges.. Read More...
 
Local automotive industry wants to be more competitiveAIDC aims improve the automotive industry’s image globally and make it more competitive. Read More...
 
ECDC sells Mpekweni near Port AlfredLocal consortium buys holiday resort for undisclosed sum. Read More...
 
Award-winning ECDC site showcases EC economic development and opportunitiesECDC site shows off powerful information resources and world-class IT skills. Read More...
 
ECDC makes a quality statementECDC suppliers get SA Excellence Model training. Read More...
 
New projects aim to reverse Uitenhage-Despatch declineThe Uitenhage-Despatch Development Initiative (UDDI has facilitated substantial developments for the region.. 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...
 
Italy and SA to help EC small businessAs early as April 2004, small businesses in the Eastern Cape could have access to R12 million in finance and various other business development services.. Read More...
 
Public Works wants to create one million jobs in the next five yearsThe Eastern Cape is one of three provinces that is to receive a sizeable share of government’s job creation project. . 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...
 
Grahamstown Festival generates the province R33mA recent study, undertaken by Rhodes University, estimates the festival generates about R33 million for the province . Read More...
 
Road turns Cintsa into booming tourism townCintsa is experiencing a boom after the tarring of a four kilometre road which links it to a main coastal highway.. Read More...
 
Growing employment in Alicedale brings welcome to reliefLife is changing for the inhabitants of this small town which is benefiting from the Alicedale revitalisation. . Read More...
 
EC crafts move onto the international stageThe cultural products of the province will soon appear on African and other international markets.. Read More...
 
Coega contributes to provincial developmentThe Coega Development Corporation is using its expertise to held develop the whole of the Eastern Cape Province.. Read More...
 
BreatheTex is exporter of the yearA BLACK EMPOWERMENT company has won the 2003 Eastern Cape exporter of the year award.. Read More...
 
NEPAD Conference in the Eastern CapeA GROUND-breaking conference to explore the investment policies and challenges of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development will be held in Port Elizabeth in October 2003.. Read More...
 
ECDC in the blackTHE EASTERN Cape Development Corporation has turned a R38-million loss into its first-ever profit of R2-million, according to the 2002/2003 annual report.. 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...
 
Investment opportunities in agricultureAGRICULTURE HAS been identified as one of the most exciting investment opportunities in the province that are identified in the annual report of the ECDC.. Read More...