Kirkwood festival bigger than everWINTER IS festival season in the Eastern Cape, with the annual Kirkwood Wildlife Festival running parallel to the Grahamstown Festival.. Read More...
 
Boost for black economic empowermentTHE EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT Corporation and the Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry are working together to promote black economic empowerment.. Read More...
 
PE Airport receiving R31-million upgradeTHE PORT ELIZABETH airport is currently undergoing a R31-million terminal upgrade.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape auto industry benefits from AgoaVehicle and component exports have been the biggest beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).. Read More...
 
Major infrastructure investments in provinceMAJOR INFRASTRUCTURAL investments in the Eastern Cape have been announced by public enterprises minister Jeff Radebe.. Read More...
 
New Sports Centre for Port ElizabethA NEW SPORTING and recreation event facility has been created in Port Elizabeth by a consortium which includes a university, a golf club and a private developer.. Read More...
 
Partners in biodiversityHISTORY IS being made in the development of the Baviaanskloof mega-reserve.. Read More...
 
R500 million Coega Project injection into local economyThe Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced the award of contracts to the value of about R500 million on projects in the industrial development zone.. Read More...
 
Funding for UPE Centre of ExcellenceTHE UNIVERSITY of Port Elizabeth has signed a new two million rand funding agreement with a number of top information technology companies to continue support a Centre of Excellence.. Read More...
 
Two millionth vehicle at VWSAVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa has produced its two millionth vehicle - a silver-coloured Jetta 4.. 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...
 
Eastern Cape motor manufacturers increase market shareTWO EASTERN CAPE motor manufacturers increased their shares of the new vehicle market in February 2003.. 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...
 
Pechiney chooses CoegaTHE EASTERN CAPE has been chosen over Australia as the preferred site for a 1.6 billion US dollar aluminium smelter.. 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...
 
Focus on Eastern Cape foundriesTHE MURRAY AND ROBERTS Foundries group is looking at expanding its operations in the Eastern Cape.. 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...
 
New Wildlife management course at PE TechnikonTHE PORT ELIZABETH Technikon has introduced a new wildlife management course.. Read More...
 
VWSA increases investmentVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa will be increasing its investment in plant infrastructure, product upgrades and improved facilities at its Uitenhage plant to R2,1 billion over the next six years.. Read More...
 
VWSA among best companies in South AfricaUITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa has been judged one of the best companies to work for in South Africa as well as one of South Africa's top companies.. Read More...
 
Boost for entrepreneurship in provinceIN A DEAL worth approximately R1.7 million over five years, banking group Absa will sponsor the Small Business Unit at the University of Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
ECDC assists SMMEs on Coega projectIN A MAJOR boost for empowerment through the Coega Project, the ECDC will provide bridging finance facility for emerging businesses.. Read More...
 
Province remains premier hunting destinationTHE EASTERN CAPE is increasing in popularity as the destination of choice for international hunters.. Read More...
 
SA is in the blackSouth Africa country will record a surplus on the current account for the first time since 1994, according to finance minister Trevor Manuel.. Read More...
 
Rhodes named Tops in Computer ResearchLEADING SOUTH African research sponsors have honoured Rhodes University for its excellence in ICT (Information & Communication Technology).. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape rail links to benefit from R45-billion Transnet upgradePUBLIC ENTERPRISE Minister Jeff Radebe has committed a portion of Transnet's budget for the next 10 years to upgrade rail links between the Eastern Cape and Gauteng.. Read More...
 
ETC is World ClassEastcape Training Centre is first training institution in country to receive Investors in People Recognition.. Read More...
 
Uitenhage Despatch Development Initiative to reduce unemploymentTHE UITENHAGE Despatch Development Initiative - a private-public sector partnership – has been launched with seed capital of R1.5 million.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy in fast laneTHE EASTERN CAPE’S economy is growing faster than the national average, according to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).. Read More...
 
3M moves factory to Eastern CapeTHE US-BASED 3M group has appointed an East London company as the sole local manufacturer and distributor of a range of products.. Read More...
 
Support for titanium prospectingPREMIER MAKHENKESI Stofile has given his conditional support to the potential of titanium mining on the Wild Coast in Northern Pondoland.. Read More...
 
Boost for rural farmingSEVERAL HUNDRED farmers from rural areas are benefiting from empowerment programmes run by the UK-based non-governmental organisation, Farm-Africa.. Read More...
 
Coega putting Eastern Cape on investment mapSignificant progress being made in South Africa’s first Industrial Development Zone and a new deepwater port development are creating a more positive image of the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Province of possibilitiesA LAND of infinite possibilities is how the Eastern Cape is being showcased under the world's biggest tent at the World Summit on Sustainable Development being held in Gauteng.. Read More...
 
Boost for Eastern Cape clothing exportsEAST LONDON clothing manufacturer Rural Development Technology (RDT) has won a R30 million contract to export its products to Italy.. Read More...
 
Delta links suppliers electronicallyThe Delta Motor Corporation is improving delivery times and quality through a new electronic network.. Read More...
 
Minister pledges action on Eastern Cape portsPUBLIC ENTERPRISES minister Jeff Radebe has urged parastatal Transnet to speed up the development of the port of Ngqura outside Port Elizabeth and the extensions to East London harbour.. Read More...
 
Mobile wool shearing systems to boost rural economy INCOME FOR farmers in the Nqamakwe area of the Eastern Cape is set to jump from R390 000 to R1,3-million a year if an Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) – supported project is successful.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape town short-listed for connected community projectBARKLY EAST has been earmarked for four-year project aimed at using information communication technology to promote economic development in small towns.. Read More...
 
Strong demand for woolTHE FINAL wool sale of the season ended on a positive note on June 19, 2002, when prices for most categories posted substantial increases.. Read More...
 
Vehicle sales indicate strong exports - good news for Eastern CapeTRENDS IN passenger car sales point to strong performance by South African exporters, says Volkswagen South Africa marketing director Jolyon Nash.. Read More...
 
New empowerment company aiming for national marketPORT ELIZABETH-based Bill-M signs is going national through the formation of a new company in partnership with Johannesburg-based Claude Neon.. Read More...
 
Coega positions itself as gateway to African RenaissanceAN ADVERTISING campaign aimed at establishing the Coega project in the Eastern Cape as the “Gateway to the African Renaissance” has been launched by Coega.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape provides lead in use of natural fibresTHE SUCCESS of a CSIR/DaimlerChrysler Sisal Fibre Project Team has contributed to significant developments in the use of natural fibres by industry.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape to be centre of African design renaissanceTHE COUNCIL for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in the Eastern Cape is establishing itself at the cutting edge of South African design with the launch of a Cultural/Craft Design Industries Unit based in Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Visteon builds clothing storeroom for Sister EthelThe logistics, warehousing and clothing distribution system at the Missionvale Care Centre outside Port Elizabeth so impressed automotive component maker Visteon South Africa that the company has built a warehouse for the centre.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape consortium breaks into petrochemical industryA BLACK empowerment consortium from the Eastern Cape, APS Fabinox (Pty) Ltd, has broken into South Africa’s petrochemical industry.. Read More...
 
Budget strives for growthEASTERN CAPE economic affairs, environment and tourism MEC Enoch Godongwana has tabled a R22 –billion budget which includes measures to promote business development in the province.. Read More...
 
VWSA and DaimlerChrysler are market leadersEASTERN CAPE vehicle manufacturers Volkswagen South Africa and DaimlerChrysler led the new car, as well as the medium and heavy commercial vehicle markets in February 2002.. Read More...
 
Lower Saxony and VWSA boost Eastern Cape trainingTHE UITENHAGE Self Employment Centre (USEC) on has been granted a R500 000 donation (Euro 50 000) from the Lower Saxony Government in Germany for the start-up of a Multi-Skilled Builder Development Programme.. Read More...
 
ECDC successThe ECDC finalised 13 deals worth R725-million during 2001. These have the potential to create 1 100 jobs.. Read More...
 
SA slots into global auto industrySOUTH AFRICA'S role as a manufacturer and supplier of original equipment automotive components, after market parts and increasingly vehicles has been firmly established.. Read More...
 
Coega port designed for 32 berthsTHE DEEP-WATER port of Ngqura 20 kilometres east of Port Elizabeth has been designed to accommodate up to 32 berths.. Read More...
 
Bids called for new Eastern Cape rail lineBids have been called for the preliminary design of the planned East London/Umtata railway line project – with successful bids to be announced by the Eastern Cape provincial department of transport by mid-March.. Read More...
 
Local Eastern Cape business support for “Big Seven” national parkTHE Port Elizabeth Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Percci) has thrown its weight behind the Greater Addo Elephant Park development in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape motor company selected for training schemeVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa - one of the largest private employers in the Eastern Cape Province - has been chosen as part of a Department of Labour initiative to pilot the Investors in People training standard.. Read More...
 
Sugar-beet project to sweeten Eastern Cape agricultural productionTHE DEVELOPMENT of a multi-billion rand sugar-beet project at Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape will have a huge impact on the rural economy of the province.. Read More...
 
Coega development will benefit whole of South AfricaTHE ENTIRE COUNTRY, as well as new investors in South Africa, will benefit from the creation of South Africa's first industrial development zone at Coega outside Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Background to South African Industrial Development ZonesThe Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) programme is one of many incentives offered by the South African Department of Trade and Industry to encourage international competitiveness of the South African based manufacturing sector.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape technology company to keep Coke sales bubbling in AfricaPORT ELIZABETH-based soft-drink bottler Coca-Cola-Sabco (CCS) and UK-listed Dimension Data have joined forces to establish a joint-venture technology company in Port Elizabeth to service the African IT needs of CCS.. Read More...
 
R27-million investment in Port Elizabeth central business districtEast London-based Kwasakha Property Development Agency (Pty) Ltd has put its support behind a R27-million investment in the Port Elizabeth central business district.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape business tackling Aids threatBUSINESS ACROSS the Eastern Cape is tackling the spread of the HIV/Aids pandemic in South Africa.. Read More...
 
Progress on Industrial Development ZonesFurther investment opportunities in the Eastern Cape are opening up thanks to progress being made in the province’s two Industrial Development Zones (IDZs).. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape leads national car marketEASTERN CAPE-BASED Volkswagen and Audi led the South African new car market for the eighth successive month in October 2001.. Read More...
 
Wild Coast being promoted in LondonBoost to development of tourism in Wild Coast region of Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
New casino opens in East LondonTHE FIRST PHASE OF A R220-MILLION casino and hotel complex has opened in East London.. Read More...
 
Wilderness Congress will support Millennium Africa PlanTHE EASTERN CAPE has a unique opportunity to create a new tourism icon following the discovery of ancient mountain stone observatories in the southern parts of the Western and Eastern Cape provinces.. Read More...
 
South Africa and Japan pledge greater economic co-operationTHE EASTERN CAPE stands to benefit from a pledge by the governments of Japan and South to co-operate in areas such as agricultural and rural development, tourism, and cultural and sporting exchanges.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape education is boosted by British supportEDUCATION in the Eastern Cape has benefited from aid packages approaching R300 million.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape motor manufacturers shielded from worst of auto strikeTHE THREE Eastern Cape motor manufacturers – Volkswagen South Africa, DaimlerChrysler and Delta – enjoyed some protection from a three-week national auto industry wage strike.. Read More...
 
Hospitality university opens in Eastern CapeAFRICA'S first International Hospitality University to offer a degree in hospitality management coupled with conservation, wildlife and game lodge management, opens next year.. Read More...
 
Vehicle sales grow by 12 per centUitenhage-based VWSA confirms position as market leader.. Read More...
 
MADIBA BAY – EC’s “MUST SEE” TOURISM DESTINATIONPort Elizabeth could soon boast a wildlife theme park that will reposition the city as one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations. The enormous multi-million rand Madiba Bay project, affectionately named after former president Nelson Mandela, will. Read More...
 
7th WWC opens doors to wildlife businessGAME RESERVE, lodge and wildlife tour operators will have the opportunity to meet many of the world’s top wildlife, business and political leaders during the 7th World Wilderness Congress, to be held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, from November 2 to 8.. Read More...
 
Investment in rural developmentTHE EASTERN CAPE government is to spend R58,8-million in the next two years on the Integrated Sustainable Rural Development Strategy (ISRDS) programme, says Housing and Local Government director of municipal support Sibongile Madyaka.. Read More...
 
Exports boost business confidenceSOUTH AFRICAN business confidence, as measured by the South African Chamber of Business (Sacob), rose in June due to a combination of a growth in international trade, successful international visits by president Thabo Mbeki and interest rate cuts.. Read More...
 
Coega receiving wide supportSTRONG SUPPORT for the development of a deep-water port and industrial development zone has come from the South African port authority, Eastern Cape politicians and the state minerals research and technology company Mintek.. Read More...
 
Meet the African -big seven- only in the Eastern CapeAFRICA’S FIRST “big seven” national park is taking shape within half an hour’s drive of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Million dollars for Eastern Cape conservationTHE GLOBAL Environment Facility (GEF) has made a million dollars available for the conservation of the Baviaanskloof area near Port Elizabeth.. Read More...