Automotive sector moves up a gear

Automotive sector moves up a gear

President Jacob Zuma is expected to launch the First Automotive Works (FAW) South Africa assembly plant in the Eastern Cape on Thursday. Industrial Development Zone The R600-million truck assembly plant is based in the Coega Industrial Development Zone at the Nelson...
ECDC loan turns around business

ECDC loan turns around business

ECDC loan turns around the fortunes of a local business. An R800 000 Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) loan has helped to turn around the fortunes of a local filling station. The Mtembu family’s Caltex filing station in Ulundi has in less than two years...
Entrepreneurs must seize the initiative

Entrepreneurs must seize the initiative

East London – Aspirant young Eastern Cape entrepreneurs have been encouraged to take advantage of various government initiatives being offered to assist them. Speaking at a recent summit organised by the Department of Trade and Industry (Dti) and the Buffalo...