Construction starts on Coega reservoirWork has begun on the infrastructure for the Coega Industrial Development Zone outside Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Top US and World Bank delegations for 7th World Wilderness CongressNEWLY-APPOINTED US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Walter Kansteiner, will be heading up a delegation of US members of Congress at the 7th World Wilderness Congress in Port Elizabeth during November.. Read More...
 
Plans to build hotel at Port Elizabeth airportTHE AIRPORTS Company of South Africa has called for proposals on the development of a hotel at the Port Elizabeth airport. 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...
 
General Motors moves back into Eastern CapeUS AUTOMOTIVE giant General Motors is finalising the purchase of a controlling share of the Port Elizabeth-based Delta Motor Corporation. General Motors, which disinvested in the region during the 1980’s, currently has a 49 per cent stake in Delta, whic. 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 boost for Eastern CapeMANUFACTURING, investment and tourism in the Eastern Cape will be boosted by infrastructural developments and investment incentives highlighted in the 2001 medium term budget.. 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...
 
Motor exports expected to accelerate out of mudGOOD NEWS for the Eastern Cape economy is that South Africa’s motor exports are likely to recover from the effects of the mid-year strike and stand to grow next year, according to a recent survey.. Read More...
 
Two new export contracts for Eastern Cape motor manufacturerNELSON MANDELA METRO – based Volkswagen South Africa has announced two new export contracts for the supply of alloy wheels and drive shafts to Audi AG in Europe.. 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...
 
Record container movements for East LondonTHE PORT of East London set a record when the Safmarine Emonti sailed after having processed 1037 containers - the highest number for a single ship in the harbour.. 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...