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Jonas launches ‘local is lekker’ campaign in EC
EASTERN Cape Economic Development and Environmental Affairs MEC Mcebisi Jonas yesterday announced the launch of a "Buy Eastern Cape Campaign" which will have as one of its goals promoting primary production of inputs for manufacturing. Read More
Exports are the key to APDP incentives for GMSA
General Motors SA is to invest R700-million in its Port Elizabeth plant to tool up for assembly of the next generation of Isuzu KB bakkies and Corsa Utilitys.
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EC crafters impress international audience
The L'Artigiano de Fiera - one of the biggest of its kind - is held at the Fiera complex on the outskirts of Milan. The six artists returned home having sold out their crafts which included soft furnishings such as cushions and curtains, mohair products, African dolls and recycled glass jewellery.
The crafters were part of a 34 member craft team from all over South Africa put together by the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).Two of the best sellers in the country hailed from the Eastern Cape.
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ECDC sees growth in EC’s future
Acting ECDC CEO Msulwa Daca says positive growth needs to be combined with job creation, as well as infrastructure investment and government’s SMME support. Read More
Not all doom and gloom for retrenched workers
Automotive industry workers recently retrenched in the Eastern Cape are now receiving training General Motors SA has announced. Read More
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$1111.11 |
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