State-of-art, R14m edifice for Aquatic BiodiversitySCIENCE and Technology Minister Mosibudi Mangena will unveil a world-class science building in the Eastern Cape today.. Read More...
 
EC government gets set for some major changesMECs told of skills initiatives, mergers ... and the corruption probe. Read More...
 
R1bn scheme for BCM infrastructure unveiled‘WE are not elected to whinge’ – Executive Mayor Zintle Peter. Read More...
 
Mt Coke hospital to get major faceliftGhost building to become factory for artificial limbs. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
Gravy train comes in again for impoverished East Cape regionIT‘S all aboard as the R117-million Kei Rail project gets on track to reinstate the “moving link” between East London and Mthatha before the end of March.. Read More...
 
R620m boost for Mandela Bay motor manufacturerIN another major investment boost for the Eastern Cape, General Motors South Africa announced yesterday it would spend R620-million this year, mainly on upgrading its Nelson Mandela Bay manufacturing plants.. Read More...
 
Ugie becomes forestry boom town overnightTHE Eastern Cape’s timber and forestry industry is spearheading a rural economic revolution, which has already seen about R2,7 billion in investment in the province and promises to create thousands of direct jobs.. Read More...
 
EC to launch women’s platformTHE Eastern Cape will next month become the first province to launch a provincial chapter of the Progressive Women’s Movement of South Africa.. Read More...
 
EC timber boom will benefit thousandsAN EXPECTED boom in the Eastern Cape’s timber and forestry industry is set to create thousands of direct jobs within the province, Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa said yesterday.. Read More...
 
It’s R1billion boom-time in Buffalo CityAN UNPRECEDENTED building boom pushed the value of building plans passed by the Buffalo City Municipality last year to over R1billion for the first time in history.. Read More...
 
East Cape project to create a million jobsAN ambitious project to develop the Umzimvubu catchment area will create 10 000 jobs in the rehabilitation of the catchment area and 897 000 in forestry and agriculture, with a potential income of at least R3,8-billion.. Read More...
 
EC IDZs LEAD FLLOD OF CAPITAL PROJECTSA FLOOD of funds for capital infrastructure development will flow into the Eastern Cape in the next financial year.. Read More...
 
R3bn boost EC’s budget to R27bnTHE Eastern Cape’s budget was boosted by R3bn in Finance Minister Trevor Manuel’s budget speech in Cape Town yesterday, bringing the province’s funds to R27bn for the next financial year.. Read More...
 
MEC set to unveil total Eastern Cape budget of R30,8bnTHE Eastern Cape will have a total budget of R30,8-billion – plus the amount that Finance MEC Billy Nel plans to collect in own revenue through vehicle licence fees, gambling taxes and other sources.. Read More...
 
Air link between Bhisho, Mthatha, PE sought by 2010EASTERN Cape Roads and Transport MEC Thobile Mhlahlo wants an air link between Port Elizabeth and Mthatha via Bhisho in place before the 2010 World Cup.. Read More...
 
Bartlett takes on task of selling EL harbour plansDEVELOPMENT consultant Christelle Bartlett has been appointed to drive the East London harbour expansion project.. Read More...
 
Construction underway at Chintsa River Golfing EstateConstruction on the Chintsa River Golfing Estate on the Chintsa River is now well underway. Read More...
 
Nguni cattle project is stampeding to successAN Eastern Cape empowerment project initiated and developed by the University of Fort Hare that has already changed the lives of thousands of emerging farmers in the province, is now being successfully exported across the country.. Read More...
 
R1bn bio-fuels project for Eastern Cape unveiledTHE Eastern Cape government has unveiled a R1-billion investment in a bio-fuels project in the Transkei that could result in 70 hectares of canola being planted and thousands of jobs being created.. Read More...
 
R62m to fix staff shortages in HealthThe Eastern Cape Health Department has set aside R62 million to address the shortage of staff in the province’s public health institutions.. Read More...
 
Wakeford has premier’s ear on E Cape economyEconomic Development Guru Kevin Wakeford has re-emerged in the Premier’s Office following his resignation as the head of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation last year.. Read More...
 
Coega get major biomass fuel plantA R50-million biomass fuel-pellet project has been launched at the Coega Industrial Development Zone near Port Elizabeth, South African Broadcasting Corporation news reported on Wednesday.. Read More...
 
ECDC Gets into GolfThe Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has come out in full support of the prestigious SAA Open Championship. . .. Read More...
 
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...
 
HARBOUR UPGRADE IS CRITICAL FOR CITY'S DEVELOPMENTFrom the Editor It was disconcerting to hear recently that DaimlerChrysler is receiving many of its containers by road from Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Put your hand-made goodies on displayPRODUCERS of handmade products who wish to showcase their work at the country’s premier individually crafted and contemporary applied arts trade show, One of a Kind, can now apply for next year’s show.. Read More...
 
Planting trees, uprooting povertyJobs, dividends and land leases make for a wealthy countryside HANS MERENSKY HOLDINGS, a joint venture between the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Hans Merensky Foundation, is changing lives for the better in the rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape through an aggressive rural development and forestation drive. . 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...
 
Charcoal co-op marks its inaugural 80-ton yieldA GROUP of 48 villagers from Rabula in Keiskammahoek, near King William?s Town, yesterday celebrated the production of their first 80 tons of charcoal. . Read More...
 
R5 BN to revive EL POrtA proposed R5 billion major facelift of East Londons port could turn the fortunes of the Eastern Cape around. This was revealed in a study on the deepening and enlargement of the citys port, presented at the premises of Daimler-Chrysler South Africa yesterday. . Read More...
 
Aluninium Smelter won despite late entryTHE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) was a late entry into the competition to secure an aluminium smelter. Read More...
 
Major Investment for Coega.COEGA Development Corporation chief executive officer Pepi Silinga looked like a proud father whose first son had just been born.. Read More...
 
Nkuhlu new Tukkies ChancellorEASTERN Cape [)evelopment Corporation Board chairperson Wiseman Nkuhlu has been appointed Chancellor of the University of Pretoria.. Read More...
 
Bhisho set for international airportBhisho airport invites airlines, car rental depots, restaurants and accommodation enterprises to submit proposals. Read More...
 
Local SMME mentors, business consultants awarded health and safety certificateTraining program part of corporation's goal to grow SMMEs, providing them with adequate skills for running successful enteprises. Read More...
 
Cacadu, inspired choice for nature touristsMunicipality to set up a tourism enterprise aimed to further grow tourism in the district. 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...
 
Coega secured R3-billion investmentThree tenants secured by Coega, prospective future investment amount to R26-billion. Read More...
 
Investment in EC catalyst for property sectorDiverse opportunities in real-estate to create jobs and positive prospects for local communities. Read More...
 
PE travel franchise puts province on the mapQuality client service, a key ingredient for the winning team. Read More...
 
Local building industry experiences major boomIncreasing demand for townhouses contributes to the rapid property developments in the province. Read More...
 
EC tourism enterprise scoops international awardsMantis Collection’s continuing excellence shows that “out of this province comes good things”. Read More...
 
EC creeps out of the jobless pitProvince ranks second-lowest unemployment rate, showing a 32% decline in the past two years. Read More...
 
Ugie timber plant secures power supply with EskomMultimillion rand Steinhof/PG Bison timber processing plant to promote a development boom in former Transkei. Read More...
 
R4-mil in bursaries to benefit 80 studentsTransport department’s bursary scheme aims to alleviate poverty and create employment, targeting disadvantaged students. Read More...
 
Thai ploughs R750-mil in PEWindy city continues to grow its automotive industry, motorcycle plant to further boost sector. Read More...
 
Grahamstown sees landmark BEE dealR60-mil brick deal to drive construction of an advanced fuel-efficient plant with new technology, creating more jobs for locals. Read More...
 
DoA awards woman farmerThe winner of the provincial award runs a tomato project in its second year, employs 12 locals cultivating over 20 000 plants. Read More...
 
Nkuhlu maps way forward for ECDCChairperson committed to drive corporations recovery to an efficient and effective institution. 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...
 
Mthatha crafters represent province in GermanyEC, Lower Saxony partnership reaches out to local communities. Read More...
 
ECDC, Services Seta Offers 10 Candidates Access To New SkillCorporation equips learners with project management skill and its application in different environments . Read More...
 
Black-owned company secures new VWSA truck and bus contractFormer VWSA employees’ emerging company, Mzantsi Truck and Bus, up for the challenge of assembling new range and will increase employees by 60 per cent for sufficient capacity. 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...
 
Luxury housing development a push for NMB property sectorLocal property developers already sold 80 per cent of the luxury houses. 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...
 
EC agricultural sector debates on its role in economyA comprehensive approach to bring agricultural sector to contribute to the six per cent economic growth target and BEE empowerment. Read More...
 
On-line one-stop-shop to market the regionPortal to ensure potential investors receive all-inclusive information with sector-focused costs, transport, land availability and infrastructure. Read More...
 
Dti, ECDC co-host export workshopCorporation committed to grow export from the province. Read More...
 
A prospective mining operation in former TranskeiPondoland region promises to bear some valuable minerals, creating up to 1 000 jobs. Read More...
 
Local business explore Scandinavian marketsThe first ECDC-organised trade mission to Europe opens export opportunities, corporation confident it will translate into valuable deals. Read More...
 
Leading car dealer partners with black-owned firmSoaring vehicle sales attracts Sekunjalo Investments to secure a 10% stake in EC’s largest Daimler Chrysler dealership Ronnies Motors. Read More...
 
Business, government at the forefront of unity and compromise“Business Eastern Cape”, a collective representation of all major business chambers in the province begin to collaborate their agenda to grow business in the province. Read More...
 
PPP to fight HIV/Aids in the provincePartnership presents a comprehensive approach to address the pandemic. Read More...
 
ECDC, ELIDZ reach out to HIV/Aids programsA golfing event brings BC businesses together to raise funds for programs fighting the epidemic. 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...
 
Local chamber receives national recognitionNafcoc to engage with international chambers to establish networks and identify business opportunities. Read More...
 
EC taps into agritourismAgritourism, an innovative approach to bring farmers and tourism into commercial ventures. Read More...
 
New economic plan targets former homelandsProposed strategy to see former Transkei and Ciskei transformed into a vibrant economy. Read More...
 
EC government assigns R11-m for emerging contractorsThree-year skills development program to benefit over 300 emerging contractors in the province. Read More...
 
Nafcoc receives national recognitionLocal chamber to engage with international chambers to establish networks and identify business opportunities. Read More...
 
New economic plan targets former homelandsProposed strategy to see former Transkei and Ciskei transformed into a vibrant economy. Read More...
 
EC taps into agritourismAgritourism, an innovative approach to bring farmers and tourism into commercial ventures. Read More...
 
EC government assigns R11-m for emerging contractorsThree-year skills development program to benefit over 300 emerging contractors in the province. 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...
 
R2bn Chintsa development to create 1 000 jobsGovernment’s approval sets developments in motion, construction starts in August. Read More...
 
Sugar beet, potential solution to povertyPilot plantation produced quality yield, opening the door to commercial sugar beet ventures in EC. Read More...
 
Multimillion scooter plant opens in PEItalian company set to increase local suppliers and triple sales by end of 2008. Read More...
 
300% increase in construction for ECPublic works, Coega, 2010 to further increase demand in construction sector. Read More...
 
Earthworks mark unfolding of R1,3-b timber investmentUgie witness kick-start of PG-Bison timber project that aims to benefit impoverished local communities. Read More...
 
Government funds IT SMMEs in PE townshipsFormer unemployed youths receive R500 000 to start-up small businesses. 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...
 
Hluma charcoal turns aliens into cashProject offers locals opportunity to rise out of unemployment slump. Read More...
 
ECDC gives support to coastal town’s blueprintPort St John gets development plans underway with the signing of MOU. Read More...
 
ECDC helps Dordrecht get its cheese factoryNew cheese and dairy factory to strengthen province’s leadership position. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape remains solid choice for international horticulturists Province remains a good potential destination for ornamental plant producers . Read More...
 
EC scoops three awards in tourism expoThe province’s team presents diverse exhibitions, setting the stage for internationals. Read More...
 
EC set for irrigation upgradeR30 million funding to further uplift economic activity and create jobs for locals. 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...
 
Promising prospect for timber partnershipUgie, Maclear to reap benefits as timber processing plant gears for production. 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...
 
Water project has positive spin-offs for local district R400 million to accelerate basic services to district and neighbouring municipal areas . Read More...