The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), developer and operator of the 9,003ha Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) announced that more than R200m was invested by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to facilitate the solution for Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) to preserve jobs in the Eastern Cape... Read more
Kouga community takes reins through development trust
Department of Economic DevelopmentSarah Baartman District 26/11/2021
Kouga Wind Farm’s community development trust is helping to foster much-needed local inclusivity and growth through the development of economic infrastructure says MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Mlungisi Mvoko. Mvoko, who attended the launch of the Kouga Wind Farm Development Plan today, which has been two... Read more
Komani gets R24m refurbished substation
Department of Economic DevelopmentEastern Cape Development CorporationJoe Gqabi District 29/09/2021
Komani has had a massive confidence boost with an R24m investment going towards the Queendustria Substation, a 66kV/11Kv power distributor situated in the Komani Industrial Park. The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) MEC Mlungisi Mvoko with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) CEO... Read more
Province launches R40m programme for informal businesses
Department of Economic DevelopmentEastern Cape Development CorporationFor SMMEs 11/08/2021
The Department of Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism (DEDEAT) in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) launched the Informal Business Support Programme (IBSP), a programme aimed at providing support to the informal business. A budget of R40 million for the 2021/22 financial year has been made available... Read more
Amathole SMMEs celebrate multi-million rand funding
Amathole DistrictDepartment of Economic Development 25/06/2021
Six SMMEs from the Amathole District have secured close on R3 million in funding from the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism. MEC for the Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Mlungisi Mvoko visited Butterworth to confirm that the funds are being used for the... Read more
Bay businesses secure over R8 million in LRED support
Department of Economic DevelopmentManufacturingNelson Mandela Bay 22/06/2021
Four manufacturing businesses have secured over R8 million in funding from the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism. MEC for the Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Mlungisi Mvoko visited Gqeberha to confirm that the funds are being used for the intended purposes, verify the... Read more
Funding bonanza for Komani Fresh Market, Chris Hani Co-ops
Agro-processingChris Hani DistrictDepartment of Economic DevelopmentInvestment 14/06/2021
The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) presented landmark multimillion-rand support to Komani’s agro-processing packhouse in Cacadu Town (Lady Frere) on Friday. The R15 million funding for the packhouse was made possible through the Provincial Economic Stimulus Fund. Another five co-operatives from the Chris Hani District... Read more
The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) has appointed its General Manager for Economic Development, Ms Boniswa Koneti. Ms Koneti, who resumes her duties on 1 June 2021, will lead a team that is responsible for promoting and administering sustainable economic development and job... Read more
R500m Boardwalk development to start later this year
Department of Economic DevelopmentNelson Mandela Bay 13/05/2021
Flanagan & Gerard Group and Emfuleni Resorts, a subsidiary of Sun International, confirmed that they will go ahead with the planned extension and upgrade to the retail area at Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. Construction of the R500 million redevelopment project is scheduled to commence... Read more
The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) welcomes its new Head of Department (HOD), Mickey Mama. Mama’s appointment has come into effect from 1 December 2019. A seasoned technocrat, Mama brings in a wealth of experience from various spheres of government including local, district... Read more
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