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Decorex Cape Town, a global showcase of decor, design and lifestyle innovation, has been setting the pace for over 30 years, introducing...

On the outskirts of Mthatha, five young visionaries have turned 3.5 hectares of land into a thriving epicentre of food security and...

Are you an existing or potential exporter from the Eastern Cape? Do you want to extend your footprint to global markets? Our trade...

J une 3, 2025:  They say essential oils are nature’s bottled whispers. At Keiskammahoek’s Qobo Qobo Essential Oils, an hour away from...

On the edge where the Eastern Cape meets KwaZulu-Natal, a community once watched their future gather dust behind a locked gate. The...

In Mbizana, a determined group of local visionaries from the Deep Sea Fisheries Cooperative undertook a mammoth and uncommon task, that...

The ECDC, in partnership with BANKSETA and Ciber, proudly welcomed 32 dynamic graduates to the 2025/26 Graduate Programme - a...

The ECDC hosted Estudio Glam’s Lwandy Ngebe for a game-changing seminar that brought together beauty entrepreneurs from across the...

MEC Pieters led the DEDEAT Group Information Day — an outreach programme aimed at closing the information gap and facilitating delivery...

Today, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Bernice Swarts, led the Eastern Cape Small-Scale Fisheries Summit...

Film and television productions produced in the Eastern Cape are proving a remarkable success having leveraged a total investment value...

Through the ECDC, government is driving the development of critical film infrastructure in the Eastern Cape in order to attract and...

One of the memorable productions produced in the province is Gqeberha: The Empire, the first telenovela in the province to grace our...

Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, met with the Junior Springboks in Nelson Mandela Bay ahead of the highly anticipated Rugby...

Through the ECDC-managed Eastern Cape Film Investment Fund, government is supporting the establishment of commercially-viable film and...

The ECDC congratulates Mr Vuyani Jarana on his appointment as the Chairperson of the Startup20 Engagement Group for South Africa’s G20...

Investment is a key lever for sustainable economic development. At the ECDC, we are attracting long-term investments into the province...

The Nedbank and ECDC International Trade Seminar, held on 10 April 2025 at the Invest SA One Stop Shop in East London, tackled the...

Each element of the Decorex Africa Trade Programme is carefully crafted to provide exhibitors and trade visitors with a comprehensive...

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, through the Red Location Art Gallery and the...

01 April 2025:  A blended finance scheme aimed at Eastern Cape-based agricultural businesses is driving the growth, competitiveness and...

The ECDC opened its doors to businesses from across the Eastern Cape for Lwandy Ngebe’s Masterclass in Banking and SARS Compliance, an...

We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Makaziwe Makamba, ECDC Board Member, for being named one of the Top 50 Powerful Leaders Driving...

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), in partnership with UNISA, successfully hosted a key engagement on 18 March 2025,...

The Economic Development Fund (EDF), managed by the ECDC, is empowering businesses, communities, and industries to thrive. By expanding...

In the heart of the Eastern Cape, a transformation is taking shape, one that is rewriting the success story of local communities. At the...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the budget speech on 12 March 2025.

The South African clothing and textiles industry is a highly diverse and mature industry, with an important role to play as an employer...

Are you looking to experience visual artworks which have an emotional impact, expressing a unique vision, idea or feelings? Interested in...

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane delivered his State-of-the-Province Address in Bhisho. Download the full speech here

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in partnership with Proudly South African today conducted a hybrid workshop aimed at...

The wait is finally over! Eastern Cape’s very own Family and Rugby film is ready to stream, promising a compelling story of resilience,...

The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber in partnership with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and Harambee officially...

CEO Ayanda Wakaba's biggest headache at the moment is the turmoil in the automotive industry. The upheaval may be global and national but...

Celebrate love, life, and adventure at Kob Inn Beach Resort! Nestled along the breathtaking Eastern Cape Wild Coast in the Mbashe...

Discover your slice of paradise this Valentine's Day at Wavecrest Hotel & Spa, a hidden gem along the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape....

The State of the Nation Address took place as we celebrate 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter at the Congress of the...

The refurbishment programme also includes upgrading trading facilities for small businesses. A R6,5 million construction contract is...

The ECDC is also refurbishing its Mthatha Office Park. Refurbishment of the Mthatha ECDC Office Park began in February 2024 with...

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) hosted the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for the highly...

The ECDC refurbishment programme is aimed at the transformation of the entire ECDC property portfolio. For example, the ECDC has invested...

“We invite you to join our upcoming hybrid workshop designed to equip you with the essential tools and strategies necessary for success...

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) invites production companies and producers to apply for the EASTERN CAPE FILM INVESTMENT...

The ECDC is courting private investors who have commercially viable proposals and the financial muscle to invest in some of its...

Pumeza joins the ECDC as Head of Legal, Compliance, and Governance, bringing over 20 years of diverse legal experience. Her distinguished...

Help us extend a warm ECDC welcome to Yandisa, our new Executive Manager for Properties and Facilities Management. With 17 years of...

Thembakazi recently joined us as the Executive Manager of Infrastructure and Planning Services. With more than 10 years engineering...

Nangamso joined us as Executive Manager for Economic Development Coordination and Sector Support, bringing over 14 years of financial...

The ECDC’s rental investment property portfolio consists of 1,742 lettable units spread across the Eastern Cape. The portfolio cuts...

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is rolling out a R546 million refurbishment programme of its R1,370 billion property...