EC-born business leader further invests in the provinceAmabubesi Investments expand its business interests in EC with local auction and valuation group deal. Read More...
 
Science festival marks 10 years of excellenceThe Sasol SciFest to bring science into rural classrooms as part of outreach programme. Read More...
 
Textile staff get big slice of EC companySecond largest textile business in SA gives R45 million shareholding to employees. Read More...
 
ELIDZ’s targets a clean zoneBuffalo City’s industrial development zone looks to auto, agriculture and ICT sectors to keep it environmentally friendly. Read More...
 
PG Bison beefs up its EC investmentsThe subsidiary of Steinhoff Africa opens R119 million sawmill in George. Read More...
 
Job creation a focus of EC government and Germany’s Lower Saxony partnershipA three-day visit by German business delegates identifies investment opportunities in the province. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
EL automotive component manufactures reach heightened level of operational efficiencyDevelopment system boosts efficiency and production up to 100 per cent for local manufacturers. Read More...
 
Local cotton farmers see efforts pay up as harvest sent off to productionEC’s first cotton harvest in 50 years offers promising prospects for local textile industry. Read More...
 
Leading businessmen asked to encourage investment in ECEastern Cape-born business leaders witness Alicedale’s flourishing economy. Read More...
 
EC’s empowerment deals to gain from R325 million fundingWomen allocated over 20 per cent from empowerment fund. Read More...
 
Leading businessmen asked to encourage investment in ECEastern Cape-born business leaders witness Alicedale’s flourishing economy. Read More...
 
Local cotton farmers see efforts pay up as harvest sent off to productionEC’s first cotton harvest in 50 years offers promising prospects for local textile industry. Read More...
 
EC’s empowerment deals to gain from R325 million fundingWomen allocated over 20 per cent from empowerment fund. Read More...
 
Job creation a focus of EC government and Germany’s Lower Saxony partnershipA three-day visit by German business delegates identifies investment opportunities in the province. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
EL automotive component manufactures reach heightened level of operational efficiencyDevelopment system boosts efficiency and production up to 100 per cent for local manufacturers. Read More...
 
EC small airports set for upgradePlans to improve Bhisho and Mthatha airports to allow easy access to projects in the province. Read More...
 
Government steps in to aid EC crafters Success of arts and crafts hub in Mthatha to determine further hubs in EC . Read More...
 
Game industry to further expand EC agricultural activitiesDomestic and foreign demand for venison to boost province’s game industry. Read More...
 
GM expands plant for latest productionGM is set to further expand its plant for the production of Hummer H3. Read More...
 
PE textile firm leader in Africa Award-winning firm supplier to local and international market shows positive growth . Read More...
 
R2,5 billion J-Bay development brings new hope for localsDevelopment plans backed by national investors, set to employ local residents. Read More...
 
Car dealership paves way for BEE partnership in ELPurchase of Barnes Motors is latest venture by 100 per cent black-owned Izingwe. Read More...
 
Economic plan set to keep Alicedale afloatCommunity, government and local business join hands to put Alicedale on the map. Read More...
 
Businesses to showcase in sixth East Cape career exhibitionPresentations set to reveal an array of career choices for EC grade 12 pupils. Read More...
 
Austrian delegation looks at investment opportunities at CoegaCoega in tough international competition to secure potential European investment. Read More...
 
WC 2010 brings optimism for EC residentsSurvey respondents anticipate a boost in job creation and SMMEs from the world event. Read More...
 
Landmark study scoop for cityResearch seminar to unveil dynamic and fast growing black consumers to EC marketers . Read More...
 
Forum looks at EC’s growth plan Skills development and economic growth key to PGDP . Read More...
 
New markets open up for localsEC exporters to receive international exposure through new exhibition facility. Read More...
 
PE could spearhead further expansion for US firmUSA firm makes PE its base in South Africa.. Read More...
 
New transport charter to increase black participationPolicy aims to empower blacks throughout the industry’s value chain.. Read More...
 
EL sees first black-owned fleet management companyNew company secures first deal with more to follow on other services to municipalities, funeral parlours and security companies.. Read More...
 
EC’s an attractive destination for global investorsProperty, automotive, healthcare and agricultural sectors present the most interesting opportunities for prospective investors.. Read More...
 
Budget allocates substantial funding to ECProvince budget leaps to almost R34 billion.. Read More...
 
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...
 
Occupancy grows in the provinceEastern Cape hotel occupancy rates and revenue per room second only to KwaZulu-Natal. Read More...
 
Five year plan for EC rail underwayNewly established routes may become permanent in the future for Shosholoza Meyl. 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...
 
Cotton production gets underwayFirst cotton gin in the province, in many years, now in place. 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...
 
EL harbour gets set to attract new car tradeEAST London’s harbour has embarked on a multimillion-rand project to build an additional 1000 open parking bays to its car terminal.. Read More...
 
Dutch rail experts to fast-track ECRAIL experts from the Netherlands have arrived in the Eastern Cape to fast-track the province’s long-standing rail initiatives and get the first lines operating within the next four months, by March next year.. Read More...
 
ECDC adds support to BEE complianceThe corporation’s three-tier strategy aims to responsibly fulfill its BEE mandate.. Read More...
 
Passenger liners visit ELPorts Authority believes a cruiseliner can generate between a half a million and R2,5 million per day for the city. Read More...
 
Coega’s financial intervention for BEE businessesStandard Bank to assist BEE contractors with the CDC. Read More...
 
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...
 
R1m wellness centre for the Eastern CapeAspen says that it remains committed to investing and expanding in the province. Read More...
 
MEC upbeat about Eastern Cape economyThe province records a GDP of almost R113 billion; provincial economy grew by 4,6 per cent. Read More...
 
Ten contractors get R13,5m in Coega IDZ EPW schemeContractors will be involved in projects comprising water, sewerage and stormwater infrastructure.. Read More...
 
EC’s newest rugby team finds support with sponsorsAlready R15 million has been secured for the latest entry into the Super 14 league. 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...
 
ECDC to realign organisationThe corporation aims to have the process completed by the end of January 2006. 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...
 
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...
 
Wakeford joins mining boardPrestigious appointment for ECDC’s CEO. Read More...
 
Stake given to poor in 11 Wild Coast tourist sitesDeal signals end of the EU’s community tourism programme. 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...
 
Coega buy-in speeds up with R1,6bn investorOffset programme benefits Coega with a stainless stell precision mill. 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...
 
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...
 
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...
 
Gauteng imbizos to target EC professionals for investmentEastern Cape premier to ask professionals to "think seriously" about investing in the province. 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...
 
Job summit soon for ProvinceHowever, it was unlikely the summit would take place before February 2005. 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...
 
Ngcuka comes home to do businessFormer Scorpions head looks at projects in East London, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma, Chintsa and Jeffrey’s Bay.. Read More...
 
Longmore Farm takes top export accoladeECDC flower project continues on its road to success. Read More...
 
Border Tech crafts an alliance with SA Fashion WeekOpportunity for design students to create awareness for EC talent. Read More...
 
ECDC makes global investment dream teamWorld Bank Group gives corporation positive feedback on its investment promotion efforts. Read More...
 
PE gets major fibre testing boostCentre to focus on natural fibres. Read More...
 
New jobs summit to take different approachTarget date for summit is October but it could take place sooner. Read More...
 
Wild Coast national park“unrivalled natural splendour”It is already one of the world’s 26 floristic hotspots. Read More...
 
EC pineapple suited for high quality fibreA multimillion rand initiative to extract pineapples' natural fibre to be announced soon. Read More...
 
Katberg gets R350m golf estateAnother golfing development for Eastern Cape – this time on the slopes of the Katberg mountain range. 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...
 
DBSA prioritises funding to ECAlready the bank has approved R849,3-million for development loans during the 2004 financial year. Read More...
 
World enviro conference for PE in 2007The city’s university to host society’s first ever Africa conference. Read More...
 
Help is available for EC agriculture to reformBhisho says the province needs “to make sure our land is used to the full”. 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...
 
OpenSource to come to ECTwelve schools to benefit from Shuttleworth Foundation. Read More...
 
EC rail revitalisation gets on trackMeeting signals plans underway. Read More...
 
NM Metro economy shows “significant economic buoyancyFriendly City still on course of growth. Read More...
 
Ladies plan to create acquaculture centre of excellence in ECEC ladies take to breeding to fish and perlemoen. Read More...
 
More commercial forest land for Eastern CapeThis move could translate into an injection of R150 million into the Eastern Cape economy.. Read More...
 
Aloe Ferox should get better protection says ECDC specialistThe corporation highlights community involvement at aloe symposium.. Read More...