A Tribute to a Development Pioneer and Consummate Professional, Phakamisa George
09 October 2023 - A development pioneer popular within and outside of the ECDC, Mr George was a fine gentleman and professional who made...
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NEWS
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Media Briefing Invite: Eastern Cape Export Symposium
16 August 2023 - Members of the media are invited to cover the Eastern Cape Export Symposium that will be addressed by the Eastern Cape...
- Aug 11
- 5 min
Global Interest in the Eastern Cape Exports
East London - The 5th Eastern Cape Export Symposium, scheduled on 17 and 18 August at the East London ICC, is set to gain significant...
- Jul 21
- 2 min
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation launches an MSME Virtual Platform
for streamlined crucial business funding and support for SMMEs The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has unveiled a...
- Jul 21
- 3 min
"I used to stay in the hotel's backroom with my mother while she worked, now I own it..."
Blue Crane Mine makes significant strides in empowering Indwe community through job creation and economic development. Blue Crane Mine, a...
- Jul 20
- 1 min
ECDC Goes Digital
Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has automated its loan funding and business development support processes to offer services...
- Jul 6
- 1 min
ECDC to share its Development Programmes over Business Breakfast in Chris Hani Region
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation is hosting a thought-provoking morning of knowledge-sharing and collaboration at a Business...
- Jun 21
- 1 min
Gqeberha to host African Continental Free Trade Area Awareness Workshop
21 June 2023 - Members of the media are invited to the African Continental Free Trade Area Awareness Workshop that will be hosted by the...
- Jun 16
- 2 min
BRICS Roadshow in the Eastern Cape
Minister for Department of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to lead the BRICS Roadshow in the Eastern Cape with Premier...
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Eastern Cape Boosting its Export Trade
- East London - As part of a drive to boost export trade and economic growth, the Eastern Cape Province will host the 5th Eastern Cape...
- Jun 1
- 1 min
ECDC to share its 2023/24 Development Programmes over Business Breakfast
- The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) invites the media to join the Business Breakfast where the Corporation will share its...
- May 22
- 1 min
ECDC to host OR Tambo Region Agriculture and Food Trade-Fair
22 May 2023 - The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in collaboration with its key partners invites the media to an Agricultural...
- May 18
- 1 min
ECDC Launches its Satellite Office in the Karoo Region
19 May 2023 - The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), in its drive to increase its footprint and visibility in the Sarah...
- May 16
- 2 min
The Eastern Cape Investment Film Fund Open for Production Proposals
28 April 2023 - The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has officially launched the Eastern Cape Investment Film Fund, offering...
- May 15
- 2 min
Informal Business Support Programme Equipment and Tools Handover
OR Tambo Region - 17 April 2023 - DEDEAT partners with DSBD, PSJ and Ingquza Hill LMs to hand over infrastructure and working equipment...
- Apr 8
- 1 min
Media Invitation to the Eastern Cape Networking Session at the 5th SA Investment Conference
08 April 2023 The Eastern Cape Development Corporation would like to invite members of the media to a hybrid Investor Networking Session...
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Eastern Cape Public Entity Collaboration Engagement Media Briefing
30 March 2023 - East London ICC Like other provinces, the Eastern Cape is faced with challenges of chronic unemployment, poverty and...
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Export Market Access Support to Eastern Cape Based Businesses
14 March 2023 - The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), in line with the Eastern Cape Export Strategy, has set up an Export...
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Eastern Cape Set to Receive a Major Economic Boost
Statement Issued by the Office of the Premier ahead of Eastern Cape Investment Conference taking place on 16 November 2022 09 November...
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
The Eastern Cape Government to host a Provincial Investment Conference 16 Nov 2022
18 October 2022 Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane is expected to further expand on government’s outlook on the provincial Economic Recovery...
- Oct 17, 2022
- 1 min
ECDC launches Risk Capital Fund and Small Town Rural and Township Entrepreneurship Programme
27 September 2022 ECDC has established a Risk Capital Fund (RCF) programme with the objective of promoting the development of innovative...
- Oct 17, 2022
- 5 min
Spotlight on Export opportunities as Global Trade representatives visit the Eastern Cape
12 September 2022 Numerous foreign country trade representatives will engage with Eastern Cape exporters as the province aims to...
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
Advancing Support for Black Entrepreneurs Through Equity Finance
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) calls for joint and increased commitment from public and private sector towards advancing...
- Jun 30, 2022
- 2 min
European Union and Eastern Cape Trade and Investment Untapped Opportunities
June 30, 2022 The Eastern Cape Province hosted the European Union delegation in Gqeberha, exploring the Trade and Investment Untapped...
- Jun 29, 2022
- 3 min
ECDC hosts a Film Festival in Makhanda during the National Arts Festival
Making Eastern Cape the Film Destination of Choice 29 June 2022 Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) hosted the ECDC Film Festival...
- Jun 6, 2022
- 3 min
Survivor SA Returns to the Home of the Legends
Issued on 06 June 2022 The Eastern Cape Province continues to be the home for the popular international reality competition show Survivor...
- May 4, 2022
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ECDC’S process of regaining control over invaded properties receives a boost
May, 04 2022 - Following the handover of five factories by the Public Assets Community Based Tenants and Owners Association (Pactoa) on...
- Mar 30, 2022
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Auto supply firm to invest R550m in Nelson Mandela Bay factory
Gqeberha - 24 March 2022. With an investment of R550 million, the Africa Auto Group is ready to enter the injection moulding industry in...
- Feb 10, 2022
- 3 min
Eastern Cape at Expo 2020 Dubai
Today, the Eastern Cape showcased its trade and investment opportunities at the greatest showcase stage, the South African Pavilion, at...
- Jan 26, 2022
- 1 min
Normalization of Leasehold Arrangements
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation extends an invitation for normalization of leasehold arrangements with the unauthorized occupants.
- Jan 25, 2022
- 4 min
ECDC Property Development and Modernization Strategy peaks up steam
ECDC’s move to dispose its residential housing stand-alone units as its Property Development and Modernisation Strategy picks up steam...
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
ECDC Engages Stakeholders
ECDC Stakeholder Briefing on Institutional Renewal Progress and 2020/21 Annual Results. 07 December 2021 “The ECDC welcomes the Auditor...
- Dec 8, 2021
- 5 min
Building a fit for purpose ECDC
“Sixth unqualified audit opinion for the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), amidst renewal of the corporation.” The ECDC...
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
ECDC hosts 2021 Southern Africa Regional Awards
Celebrating the Export Excellence of Southern African Brands - Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is pleased to announce that...
- Sep 30, 2021
- 4 min
MEC Mvoko launches a multi-million Substation in Komani
KOMANI – The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) MEC Mlungisi Mvoko with the...
- Sep 7, 2021
- 3 min
ECDC looks at accelerating partnerships with SMMEs in oceans economy and automotive sector
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) Board Chairperson Mr Vuyani Jarana and the Chief Executive Officer Mr Ayanda Wakaba...
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
MEC Mvoko launches a R40 million Informal Business Support Programme
The Department of Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism (DEDEAT) in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation...
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
ECDC Board appoints Ayanda Wakaba as full-time CEO
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has reached important milestones which serve as the beginning of the renewal for the...
- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
Survivor SA Boosts Wild Coast Economy by over R10 Million
31 May 2021 For the first time in the series’ 8-season history, Survivor South Africa was filmed on home soil on the Wild Coast in the...
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
Eastern Cape looks at accelerating its Intra-African trading position
31 March 2021 Looking at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the Eastern Cape Province and the alignment of the African Continental...
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
25 Mdantsane automatic mechanics receives toolboxes
19 May 2021 25 Automotive Mechanics participating in the Mdantsane Motor Mechanic Enterprise Development Programme received mechanic...
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
Exporter development programme energises Eastern Cape entrepreneurs
1 May 2021 A group of entrepreneurs representing 19 SMMEs graduated from the Eastern Cape exporter development programme in Gqeberha on...
- Aug 5, 2020
- 2 min
Jobs Stimulus Fund gets extra R75m from Eastern Cape Treasury
The Eastern Cape Jobs Stimulus Fund received a shot in the arm this week with an additional R75m from provincial Treasury to help...
- May 24, 2020
- 2 min
The Enterprise Development Programme applications opens
Entrepreneurs in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro are invited to participate in the 7th phase phase of the Eastern Cape Development...
- Feb 10, 2020
- 3 min
A High-tech Sanitary Towel Manufacturing Plant on the Cards for the Eastern Cape
A R67 million high-tech sanitary towel manufacturing plant is on the cards for the Eastern Cape through an Eastern Cape Development...
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