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Mandela Bay Business Chamber and Stellantis partner to foster job creation in E.Cape

Skills Development & Training

Mandela Bay Business Chamber and Stellantis partner to foster job creation in E.Cape

15 Apr 2025

Eastern Cape blended finance scheme supports 30 agribusinesses

Agribusiness

Eastern Cape blended finance scheme supports 30 agribusinesses

2 Apr 2025

Nelson Mandela Bay launches trade desk to enhance investment, exports

Logistics & Transport

Nelson Mandela Bay launches trade desk to enhance investment, exports

24 Jul 2024

Big funding boost for SME auto parts suppliers in Eastern Cape

Social Entrepreneurship

Big funding boost for SME auto parts suppliers in Eastern Cape

3 Jun 2024

Black citrus producers receive R12m boost for commercialisation

Agriculture

Black citrus producers receive R12m boost for commercialisation

29 Apr 2024

Umzimvubu Municipality gets a R26.5m informal trade investment

Informal Retailing

Umzimvubu Municipality gets a R26.5m informal trade investment

19 Apr 2024

Eastern Cape launches support programme, boosting emerging mohair farmers

Agriculture

Eastern Cape launches support programme, boosting emerging mohair farmers

15 Apr 2024

Image supplied. The(NFVF is positioning the South African film industry at the 76th edition of the Festival de Cannes, from 16 to 27 May 2023

Film & Cinematography

8 South African filmmakers at 2023 Cannes Film Festival

22 May 2023

Survivor South Africa first-ever local production boosts economy by over R10m

TV

Survivor South Africa first-ever local production boosts economy by over R10m

21 Jun 2021

Showmax original Dam now streaming; drawing comparisons to HBO's The Outsider

Streaming

Showmax original Dam now streaming; drawing comparisons to HBO's The Outsider

Issued by Showmax 24 Feb 2021

First-look trailer: twisty and twisted new Showmax original Dam

Film & Cinematography

First-look trailer: twisty and twisted new Showmax original Dam

Issued by Showmax 29 Jan 2021

Social Entrepreneurship

AIDC EC appoint Thabo Shenxane as new CEO

14 Jan 2021

Cultural, creative industries called to apply for Covid-19 relief funding

Art

Cultural, creative industries called to apply for Covid-19 relief funding

3 Nov 2020

ECDC, Australia-Africa Chamber of Commerce partner to grow trade and investment relations

Partnerships

ECDC, Australia-Africa Chamber of Commerce partner to grow trade and investment relations

14 Sep 2020

Enterprise development programme calls for applications

Community

Enterprise development programme calls for applications

1 Jun 2020

MultiChoice establishes Innovation Fund

Funding

MultiChoice establishes Innovation Fund

22 Feb 2020

First phase of Dimbaza Industrial Park revitalisation project nearing completion

Industrial & Logistics Property

First phase of Dimbaza Industrial Park revitalisation project nearing completion

2 Dec 2019

ECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

Import/Export

ECDC explores trade opportunities in Nigeria and China

13 Sep 2019

ECDC invests R500,000 into BAT-backed tobacco producer

Agro-processing

ECDC invests R500,000 into BAT-backed tobacco producer

9 Jul 2019

Travel

Mango Airlines connects Nelson Mandela Bay with Lanseria International

25 Jun 2019

15-year-old dream comes true for young entrepreneurs

Food & bev. services

15-year-old dream comes true for young entrepreneurs

Chris Gilili 20 Nov 2018

President Ramaphosa authorises SIU investigations

Law Practice

President Ramaphosa authorises SIU investigations

28 May 2018

BATSA, ECDC MoU heralds the revival of tobacco farming in the Eastern Cape

Agribusiness

BATSA, ECDC MoU heralds the revival of tobacco farming in the Eastern Cape

15 May 2018

Eastern Cape SMEs get a leg up with new Exporter Development Programme

Import/Export

Eastern Cape SMEs get a leg up with new Exporter Development Programme

13 Mar 2018

FMCG

Eastern Cape entrepreneur grows maize meal brand's retail presence

21 Dec 2017

Nelson Mandela Bay offers diverse activities for such as sandboarding for youth to enjoy that are affordable and accessible through purchasing the Nelson Mandela Bay Pass.

Tourism & Travel

#TourismMonth: NMB host #YTC2017, explores future opportunities for youth tourism

13 Sep 2017

L to R: Eastern Cape Development Corporation Board chairperson Nhlanganiso Dladla, Buffalo City Metro Executive Mayor Xola Phakathi, MEC for economic development, environmental affairs and tourism Sakhumzi Somyo, Massmart group supplier development manager Von Stander and Ikusasa Green MD Thami Gxowa.

Design & Manufacturing

Ikusasa Green expands with new premises in Dimbaza Industrial Park

23 May 2017

From left to right: Farmer Mlungisi Ndobeni, Chief Nobandla Makaula, OR Tambo District Municipality officials Jackson Sabona and Andiswa Dunywa, Potato South Africa Transformation Manager Nomvula Xaba, Kei Fresh Produce Marker acting operations manager Melinkqubo Ndabokutya and ECDC’s acting Imvaba Co-operatives Fund Manager Simphiwe Ntshweni.

Agriculture

ECDC invests millions into potato producing cooperatives

24 Apr 2017

Multimillion-rand recycling boost

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Multimillion-rand recycling boost

Amir Chetty 23 Nov 2016

L-R: Divan Swanepoel, quarry manager, Buhle Dlulane,ECDC chief executive, Loyiso Jiya,ECDC deputy chairman, Nomveliso Nyukwana, mayor of,Emalahleni, Marius Prinsloo from Tau Pele, Mcebisi Limba and Moss Magwebu, both directors of Blue Crane Resources and Minerals.

Mining

Eastern Cape quarry project requires R200m investment

24 May 2016

Eastern Cape forestry commercialisation drive to grow small businesses

Forestry

Eastern Cape forestry commercialisation drive to grow small businesses

9 May 2016

ECDC injects R195m for refurbishment of schools

Education & Skills Development

ECDC injects R195m for refurbishment of schools

10 Mar 2016

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Commodities & Fairtrade

Canola plan hits problem

Zandile Mbabela 4 Dec 2015

ECDC throws its weight behind canola oil production

Agriculture

ECDC throws its weight behind canola oil production

9 Sep 2015

Ncora Rural Enterprise Development Hub yields

Agriculture

Ncora Rural Enterprise Development Hub yields

20 Aug 2015

Craft competition winners learn from the best at Design Indaba

Informal Retailing

Craft competition winners learn from the best at Design Indaba

9 Mar 2015

Inventive toothpaste dispenser idea receives large funding, needs retail support

Design & Manufacturing

Inventive toothpaste dispenser idea receives large funding, needs retail support

6 Mar 2015

ECRDA launches R100m agro-processing programme

Agriculture

ECRDA launches R100m agro-processing programme

10 Dec 2014

Zimele launches national roadshow in Mthatha

Mining

Zimele launches national roadshow in Mthatha

18 Nov 2014

ECDC creating furniture from polyfibre production

Design & Manufacturing

ECDC creating furniture from polyfibre production

24 Oct 2014

ECDC puts millions into provincial projects

Administration

ECDC puts millions into provincial projects

24 Oct 2014

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

Commodities & Fairtrade

Eastern Cape needs funds for Argentinian soya joint venture

14 Aug 2014

ECDC visits China this week to kick-start 'South African year'

Exhibitions & Events

ECDC visits China this week to kick-start 'South African year'

30 Jun 2014

Media Freedom

Looting in the name of Mandela - what would Terry have said?

Ed Herbst 15 May 2014

Cooperatives benefit from agro-processing initiative

Agriculture

Cooperatives benefit from agro-processing initiative

23 Apr 2014

CNN's 'Marketplace Africa' visits 'Africa's Detroit'

Manufacturing & Parts

CNN's 'Marketplace Africa' visits 'Africa's Detroit'

10 Apr 2014

African honey wine popular with Chinese consumers

FMCG

African honey wine popular with Chinese consumers

16 Oct 2013

Nando's turns up the heat with Shisa Nyama Championship

Food & bev. services

Nando's turns up the heat with Shisa Nyama Championship

9 Oct 2013