29 telemedicine centres for the provinceThe province continues to grow its telemedicine initiatives.. 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...
 
Six sites selected to spearhead EL developmentThe Nahoon beach area including the East London golf course and Buffalo Park, Marina Glen, Signal Hill, the Quigney, the sleeper site, and sports and recreation developments are targeted for development.. Read More...
 
AIDC, Rhodes to introduce motor industry courseThe certificate in Management: Automotive Industry is to get its first students in 2005.. Read More...
 
Mercedes-Benz backs Bush Bucks FCFootball club’s three-year deal with local automotive giant should help the club regain some of its former glory.. 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...
 
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...
 
New provincial DG for ECFort Hare;s Institute for Governance director Dr Sibongile Mthwa is the province’s new DG.. 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...
 
News roundupThis edition highlights several high-profile appointments in the region as well as other developments. 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...
 
Official confirmation of contract for DCSADCSA gets confirmation of its export order for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Read More...
 
Property boom still to make it to ELLeading property consultant says East London has an undiscovered treasure – property – with prices 37 per cent lower than counterparts elsewhere. . Read More...
 
In the headlinesThe region has been a hive of activity.. Read More...
 
ECDC wants byte of ICT pieExperienced ICT players are to help the Eastern Cape develop its technology sector.. Read More...
 
Alternative airlines to EL and Umtata get supportPresidential Air and 1Time optimistic about business in the region.. 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...
 
News roundupThis week's roundup includes GBS' latest results, an update on the Apple Express, an update on the new budget airline which is to service East London and Hemingways' recent award.. Read More...
 
East London to produce new Colt successorMitsubishi celebrates the production of the 50 000th Colt at the East London plant with another contract on the horizon.. Read More...
 
EL tipped as top SA car portPublic-private partnerships hold the key to the port making good on this opportunity.. Read More...
 
De Wet welcomes new airline services to the regionRegion could get up to three new airlines.. 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...
 
Bulk of budget for development says De WetThe focus of the projects is economic sustainability and job creation.. Read More...
 
Key EC projects to boost tourismTourism gets priority treatment from new MEC De Wet; the soccer world cup expected to act as a catalyst.. Read More...
 
SIU head office to move to PretoriaThe East London office will remain one of the unit's biggest offices.. Read More...
 
People on the move in ECThere are several interesting people moves which made headlines in the past two weeks such as former Heath right-hand man Guy Rich's appointment as private secretary to the EC premier. . 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...
 
Eastern Cape establishments take awards at IndabaPaxton Hotel and Tsitsikamma Lodge lead from the front in Indaba awards.. Read More...
 
New provincial team upbeat about tourism in the provinceStrong support shown for tourism initiatives in the province.. 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...
 
DaimleChrysler winning the Aids battleDaimlerChrysler AG says it is winning the battle against HIV/Aids among its East London workers.. Read More...
 
East London IDZ now full steam aheadThe East London Development Zone Corporation (ELDZC) gets boost with the go-ahead of construction work valued at about R400 million rand.. 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...
 
Award-winning ECDC site showcases EC economic development and opportunitiesECDC site shows off powerful information resources and world-class IT skills. Read More...
 
Local DaimlerChrysler secures important export contractOver 40 000 next generation C-class Mercedes Benz will be built at the East London plant.. Read More...
 
DaimlerChrysler EL plant records best year everThe German automotive manufacturer’s West Bank plant has recorded its best quality levels ever.. Read More...
 
East London venues get R16,5 million revampFour venues in the city are sporting a R16,5 million upgrade, in anticipation of the SA Games which take place in March.. Read More...
 
DaimlerChrysler celebrates milestone in SADaimlerChrysler celebrated its 50th anniversary in South Africa by taking the top spot for sales.. 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...
 
Province gives billion rand attention to 30 roadsThe upgrading and construction of 30 roads in the Eastern Cape, spanning 500km, has been completed.. Read More...
 
East London gets development agencyEast London’s newly established development agency is to help drive development in the city.. Read More...
 
East London gears up for SA GamesEast London is the venue for the 2004 SA Games which is due to take place from 22 to 26 March.. 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...
 
Air charter initiative aims to bring thousands of UK visitors to SAAn East London based company, Amatola Tours, has been appointed South African agent for a new air charter initiative which aims to bring some 50 000 UK tourists to the country by 2006.. Read More...
 
VWSA now a player in the commercial vehicle marketVolkswagen South Africa has entered the commercial vehicle market for the first time, taking on players such as DaimlerChrysler and Toyota.. 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...
 
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...
 
Top travel award for Eastern Cape reserveSHAMWARI GAME RESERVE in the Eastern Cape has taken home two at the prestigious annual World Travel Awards in New York.. Read More...
 
Accelerating service deliveryTHE EASTERN CAPE Government has initiated a People's Contract project which will guide the development of the province over the next ten years.. Read More...
 
WFP programme provides EL with R80m grain elevatorEast London’s port has received a much-needed infrastructure investment since it was nominated by Spoornet to handle the World Food Programme maize imports.. Read More...
 
Honours for ELIDZTHE EAST LONDON Development Zone Corporation (ELDZC) won a gold award for its stand at the South African Trade Exhibition.. Read More...
 
ELIDZ first to marketPRODUCTION LINES in the East London IDZs first plants could start running in August 2004.. 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...
 
Opportunities for component exportersEAST LONDON-BASED Lear Corporation is Volkswagen South Africa’s export supplier of the year.. Read More...
 
Port Concessioning creates opportunities in the Eastern CapeGOVERNMENT PLANS to privatise certain port operations are creating opportunities in the Eastern Cape, which has the largest concentration of ports in South Africa.. 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...
 
Kei Rail route to create new opportunitiesNEW BUSINESS opportunities are being opened up in the former Transkei area by the refurbishment of the East London – Transkei railway line.. 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...
 
R120 million injection for provincial reservesECONOMIC AFFAIRS, Environment and Tourism MEC Enoch Godongwana has announced private sector investment of R120-million in three provincial nature reserves.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape helping build construction boomTHE COEGA PROJECT and roadworks in the Eastern Cape are two of the main driving forces behind an upsurge in the South African construction industry.. Read More...
 
ELIDZ takes control of 360 hectares of landBUFFALO CITY and the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) have signed a deed of sale for 360 hectares of land worth R267 900.. Read More...
 
Ilmenite smelter proposed for East London IDZAUSTRALIAN MINING company Mineral Commodities has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the East London Industrial Development Zone Corporation to take up a 30-ha site for the construction of an ilmenite smelter.. Read More...
 
E Cape Auto manufacturers lead the fieldEASTERN CAPE vehicle assemblers dominated three of the four new vehicle categories during June 2003.. Read More...
 
Textile company expandsEAST LONDON-based Da Gama Textiles has announced that it is investing more than R200 million in an expansion project.. Read More...
 
R7-million pineapple plant for East LondonA 7-MILLION pineapple processing plant has been opened in East London.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape Free Trade Zones are world classFREE TRADE zones such as those being established at Coega outside Port Elizabeth and the West Bank of East London harbour meet world best practice standards.. Read More...
 
East London IDZ to be operational in August 2004THE EAST LONDON Industrial Development Zone’s first duty-free zone will be operational by August 2004.. Read More...
 
Plans to treble capacity of East London harbourA FEASIBILITY study has recommended the construction of a R581-million container quay on the West bank at the present entrance to the port of East London.. Read More...
 
New generation of container ships bound for provinceA new generation of container ships is due to start calling on Eastern Cape ports from January 2005 – which will coincide with the opening of the new deep-water port at Coega.. 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...
 
Major infrastructure investments in provinceMAJOR INFRASTRUCTURAL investments in the Eastern Cape have been announced by public enterprises minister Jeff Radebe.. 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...
 
Rail infrastructure being upgraded in provinceNATIONAL RAIL utility Spoornet has committed itself to upgrading rail links within the major Eastern Cape metros.. Read More...
 
East London accelerates Porsche deliveryPORSCHE SOUTH Africa has decided to speed up delivery by importing through the East London harbour.. Read More...
 
Success for German auto makersGERMAN-BASED motor manufacturers with operations in the Eastern Cape have had a good year.. Read More...
 
Inflation dropping in the Eastern CapeINFLATION RATES in the Eastern Cape are falling faster than the national average.. Read More...
 
New market for goat farmersOPPORTUNITIES HAVE been created for goat farmers in the Eastern Cape.. 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...
 
Prime resort for saleInvestors are being given a unique opportunity to obtain a prime resort property on the Eastern Cape Coastline.. Read More...
 
Fish River timeshare selling fastTHE FISH RIVER Sun is proving to be a hit with holiday-makers. Half of the available time-share modules were sold in six months.. Read More...
 
Investment opportunities in province’s top reservesThe private sector has been invited to become involved in developing a number of the Eastern Cape’s top provincial reserves.. Read More...
 
Mbeki pledges R32-billion for infrastructureTHE EASTERN CAPE stands to benefit from a R55-billion investment in the country’s transport infrastructure over the next five years.. Read More...
 
MOUs signed for East London IDZNegotiations well advanced on investments in East London IDZ. Read More...
 
Pharmaceutical exports to risePharmaceutical exports from province given a boost. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape leads vehicle exportsEASTERN CAPE motor manufacturers exported 70 614 vehicles last year.. Read More...
 
DaimlerChrysler East London bidding for new export platformDAIMLERCHRYSLER in East London is in a bidding race for a contract to build the new version of the C-Class Mercedes Benz.. Read More...
 
Local motor industry ready to accelerateANALYSTS IN the motor industry are encouraged by local sales in the first month of 2003.. Read More...
 
New uses for old buildingsTHE REVITALISATION OF old buildings and industrial complexes in the Eastern Cape is serving as model for projects elsewhere in the country.. Read More...
 
More traffic through East London car terminalVEHICLE IMPORTS and exports through East London harbour grew by 29 per cent in 2002.. Read More...
 
Buffalo City to develop tourism master planTHE BUFFALO CITY metro, which includes East London, has launched a R2.5 million project to develop a tourism master plan.. Read More...
 
East London dry dock operationalTHE EAST LONDON dry-dock is in full operation after being closed for over five months because of flood damage.. Read More...
 
VWSA leads passenger sales in 2002UITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has emerged as the leader in the South African passenger car market for 2002.. Read More...
 
Bumper year for tourism in the provinceACCORDING TO the head of East Cape Tourism, Nomkhita Mona, tourists spent some R480 million in the province during the summer season.. Read More...
 
Surf and sand are tops in Eastern CapeTHREE OF THE TOP ten surfing and sand boarding sites in Southern Africa can be found in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape is fastest-developing provinceTHE EASTERN CAPE had the fastest-growing economy in South Africa between 1998 and 2001.. Read More...
 
Province heads vehicle salesTHE EASTERN CAPE is leading at both ends of the new vehicle market.. Read More...