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Nov 71 min read

SME RISE Capital Matching Initiative (Eastern Cape) “Driving capital access for Small to Medium Enterprises”

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange ( The JSE Group ) in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), SEDA Small...

Nov 72 min read

Annual National Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA)

Yesterday, ECDC chief executive officer Ayanda Wakaba delivered an address themed “Champions of Collaboration” at the Annual National...

Oct 311 min read

Shaping the Future of Investment in the Eastern Cape

With the Provincial Investment Council (PIC) meeting in full swing, insightful presentations are unpacking the Eastern Cape’s economic...

Oct 241 min read

ECDC-CSIR Collaboration Engagement

On 21 October 2024, the ECDC and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) held a collaboration engagement at the...

Oct 241 min read

ECDC at South African Auto Week

The ECDC was excited to participate in the South African Auto Week last week which was also addressed by Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo...

Oct 81 min read

HOMECOMING: An African Christmas Story Premiere

Homecoming: An African Christmas Story, a local production set against our picturesque landscapes in the Eastern Cape, premiered last...

Sep 271 min read

Ndlambe Municipality Inclusive Tourism Dialogue

The ECDC, in collaboration with Sunshine Life Centre, managed by AIDIT NPO, hosted an “Inclusive Tourism Dialogue” focussing on Ndlambe...

Sep 171 min read

Consul General of the Kingdom of Netherlands Visits Dimbaza Industrial Park.

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation was delighted to host the office of the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the...

Sep 31 min read

ECDC-ProductivitySA Work Place Challenge Milestone Workshop

The ECDC, in partnership with Productivity SA hosted the Workplace Challenge (WPC) Eastern Cape milestone workshop at the Invest SA One...

Aug 211 min read

6th Eastern Cape Export Symposium

The 6th Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition is a celebration of the Eastern Cape’s abundant trade opportunities. It recognises...

Aug 131 min read

Kasi Delivery Youth Empowerment Programme Launch

The MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Nonkqubela Pieters will tomorrow handover motorbikes with accessories...

Jul 191 min read

ECDC at Durban International Film Festival

Meet the Eastern Cape delegation at the Durban Filmart. Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is participating in the 15th Durban...

Jul 181 min read

Bashee Court Handover

BASHEE COURT HANDOVER The Eastern Cape Development Corporation is excited to announce the completion of Phase 1 of the R53 million...

Jul 182 min read

Nelson Mandela Day

The ECDC is delighted to participate in activities which celebrate the life of Tata Nelson Mandela whose life was the epitome of...

Jul 161 min read

NEMISA Cellphone Repair Programme Graduation

The National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) Cellphone Repair Programme graduation kicked off in Gqeberha this...

Jul 121 min read

New DEDEAT MEC meets with ECDC Leadership.

Today the ECDC hosted the new MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Nonkqubela Pieters. The MEC met the ECDC...

Jul 111 min read

Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber Trade & Investment Desk Launched.

We are delighted to have partnered with the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber to establish the Chamber’s Trade and Investment Desk...

Feb 121 min read

State of the Nation Address 2024 | SONA 2024

Discover how government is tackling issues that concern South Africans the most: load shedding, unemployment, poverty and the rising cost...

Aug 11, 20235 min read

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 20, 20231 min read

ECDC Goes Digital

Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has automated its loan funding and business development support processes to offer services...

May 18, 20231 min read

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 15, 20232 min read

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, 20231 min read

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, 20232 min read

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, 20232 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20221 min read

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, 20225 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20223 min read

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, 20223 min read

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, 20222 min read

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, 20221 min read

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, 20223 min read

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, 20221 min read

Normalization of Leasehold Arrangements

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation extends an invitation for normalization of leasehold arrangements with the unauthorized occupants.

Jan 25, 20224 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20215 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20214 min read

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, 20213 min read

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, 20213 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20213 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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, 20212 min read

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...

Dec 10, 20201 min read

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