NMMU’s looking to relocate health sciencesUniversity is to investigate the feasibility of re-locating its health sciences faculty to Vista. Read More...
 
ECDC boss lauds LED programmeWakeford supports three funds that will support provincial stakeholders. Read More...
 
Coega smelter fears dismissedSA Port Operations confirms that four-berth container terminal and negotiations with Eskom are going ahead. Read More...
 
R1m wellness centre for the Eastern CapeAspen says that it remains committed to investing and expanding in the province. 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...
 
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...
 
EC’s Hummer brings investment, jobsThe Port Elizabeth-based automotive manufacturer is to create almost 500 new permanent jobs in its latest venture.. 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...
 
PO to build R65m new head office in NMBNew office could be located in the New Brighton and Algoa Park area.. Read More...
 
Entrepreneurial award scoop for PEBusiness Partners gets its first PE winner. Read More...
 
Wakeford joins mining boardPrestigious appointment for ECDC’s CEO. 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...
 
EC firm in R570m medicine dealKalafo Consortium is the preferred bidder in the provincial health tender. 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...
 
Mandela Bay could be opening ceremony hostCommittee chairman is effusive in his praise of the municipality for the work it had put into preparing for 2010 . Read More...
 
Ports seen as "catalysts" of growthTwo ports are conduits for exports worth two per cent of GDP. 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 CBD revitalization underwayFocus will begin with Govan Mbeki Avenue, between Russell Road and Market Square. Read More...
 
UTi and VW in logistics partnershipPartnership has already resulted in job creation. Read More...
 
PE port to get R13m upgradeUpgrade forms part of a R100-million investment over three years. Read More...
 
GM has success with local HummerR18 billion contract shows signs of success. Read More...
 
“Ngqura presents a golden opportunity for SA”A dedicated transshipment hub could be catalyst for growth from the East. 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...
 
Border Tech crafts an alliance with SA Fashion WeekOpportunity for design students to create awareness for EC talent. 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...
 
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...
 
Aspen to establish R200 million facility in PEProduction of Aspen’s new line to start in 2007. Read More...
 
Deputy president supports IDZsDeputy president says analysts’ negative perceptions about real special tax incentives for South Africa's IDZs needs to be addressed. Read More...
 
World enviro conference for PE in 2007The city’s university to host society’s first ever Africa conference. Read More...
 
Ngqura costs R1bn more than expectedCurrent costs of R2,6 billion to rise. Read More...
 
Kouga Development Agency now in placeThe board of Kouga Development Agency is to be chaired by Mncedisi Mayekiso. Read More...
 
OpenSource to come to ECTwelve schools to benefit from Shuttleworth Foundation. Read More...
 
NM Metro economy shows “significant economic buoyancyFriendly City still on course of growth. Read More...
 
Computers, electricals come to nought with “shredderPE chosen ahead of Cape Town as the station for an enviro-friendly computer and electronics “shredder”. 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...
 
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...
 
PE aviation company flys high with big airport dealSheltam Aviation extends its footprint from Lanseria, Rand, Durban, Cape Town and Gaberone in Botswana to Durban.. 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...
 
PE “one of the fastest growing areas in SA”Economists say trend is set to continue.. Read More...
 
National footprint for “start-up” consultancySMME Specialists’ five year track record gives it the edge nationally.. 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...
 
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...
 
Coega secures first investmentCoega signs up the first of 75 deals which are under negotiation.. Read More...
 
PE harbour gets R100m upgradeThe Friendly City’s harbour plan also includes the R50-million Freedom Statue. Read More...
 
Motor sector, be globally competitive says VWSAEastern Cape-based automotive manufacturer says global competitiveness will keep the automotive industry safe from country’s current textile sector woes.. 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...
 
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...
 
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...
 
GM to boost economy with Hummer contractThe latest contract joins an increasingly string of export wins for automotive manufacturers in the province. Now the PE-based GMSA will build Hummers to a wide range of overseas markets.. 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...
 
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...
 
New Mercedes Benz to create jobs and possible R2 billion investmentExciting prospects for East London as the manufacture of new model draws near.. Read More...
 
ECTB’s creative partnerships programme gets R1 millionThe provincial tourism initiative is part of the board’s five year strategic plan.. Read More...
 
PE, East London hiring more staff says surveyHiring is on the increase with 57 per cent of business owners having increased employee levels.. 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...
 
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...
 
PE-based Aspen qualifies for huge USA subsidiesAspen becomes the first company in the world to receive the US' FDA approval.. Read More...
 
Top Alcan team in PE for CoegaAlcan and SA officials to conduct joint siting study.. Read More...
 
VW truck plant for PEVW’s commercial division in Hanover confirms new plant to open in PE.. Read More...
 
ECDC asks business to “get involved”The corporation launches new initiative to get closer to business community.. Read More...
 
GM's investment growsThe PE-based manufacturer continues to grow its investment in SA.. Read More...
 
Percci’s watchword for 2005 is service excellenceThe PE local business chamber looks to improve services to its members.. 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...
 
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...
 
PE Tech takes top honours in Microsoft contestFourth year students Robert Goss and Demetrios Loutsios shine with their New Generation Proactive Intruder Detection and Monitoring entry.. Read More...
 
EC private game parks king in job, money creationNew survey shows that private nature resources are generating more jobs and money than any other rural land initiative.. 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...
 
Local tour operator gets top international awardPaul Madema’s Calabash Trust gets world’s first accolade for his efforts in responsible tourism.. Read More...
 
BC signs electricity agreementBuffalo City becomes the first municipality in the province to ratify the Cooperative Agreement which sets out the framework for the restructuring of the electricity distribution industry.. Read More...
 
VWSA shares "rainbow" richesAutoUni, the VWAG-owned higher education institution in Germany says “South Africa is a laboratory of diversity”.. Read More...
 
Black wool and livestock farmers get helping handBEE operation brings much-needed services to the area.. 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...
 
AIDC, Rhodes to introduce motor industry courseThe certificate in Management: Automotive Industry is to get its first students in 2005.. Read More...
 
PE cars show dominance in 2005 Car of the Year“Little Detroit” shows its mettle in the national car competition.. 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...
 
Madiba statue plans take shapeNew business plan aims to entice local and international investors to fund the R300-million project.. Read More...
 
NMMU puts out campus names for commentNelson Mandela Metropolitan University unveils suggested names for its campuses.. 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...
 
EC beaches get international accoladeTwo EC beaches get internationally acclaimed Blue Flag status.. 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...
 
EC BEE consortium welcomes probe into gambling industryThe consortium was responding to the National Gambling Board's statement that provincial gambling boards needed to understand BEE participation in their regions. . 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...
 
VW roars to top place in car salesVW puts in another powerful performance in the domestic market’s new passenger car sales.. Read More...
 
Winners of Exporter of the Year announcedPE company writes itself into the history books.. 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...
 
Ubuntu tourism should be marketed says MylesMyles says Year of Micro Credit perfect for the launch of ubuntu tourism.. Read More...
 
Wool finds favour againWool sales got off to good start with fashion helping the commodity gain some of its former favour.. Read More...
 
News roundupThis edition highlights several high-profile appointments in the region as well as other developments. Read More...