The decision by Japanese auto assembler Isuzu to buy the GMSA assembly plant and invest in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro is part of a trend in which companies from the east are increasing their presence in Africa, while western trading partners appears to be holding back, says Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, Head of Marketing and Communications at the Coega Development Corporation. He was responding to concerns over a decision by Isuzu to purchase the General Motors plant in Port Elizabeth and to take … [Read more...] about New era for the Eastern Cape Auto industry
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Coaga has big plans for the growth of the Eastern Cape
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) opened its doors on Tuesday, 3 January 2017 with revived vigour and optimism. "The start of this year is a continuation of the hard work already put in by everyone. The year 2017 ushers the CDC into the final quarter of the Financial Year 2016/17," said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC unit head marketing and communications. The organisation is optimistic that this year will once again highlight the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) as a prime … [Read more...] about Coaga has big plans for the growth of the Eastern Cape
SA’s Top Young Business Executive
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today announced that in addition to winning the Infrastructure Development and Top Performing Public Service awards, CDC's head of marketing and communications, Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, was named the country's Top Executive of the Year (under forty). The Top Young Executive of the Year Award under 40 years category highlighted the outstanding achievement of a young executive who has contributed immensely to the positive success, sustainability, and … [Read more...] about SA’s Top Young Business Executive
SA economy ‘fragile’ and unemployment a crisis
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Research Unit's second Quarterly Economic Review and Outlook for 2012, has predicted a fragile economic dispensation in South Africa over the next few financial quarters. The report, released last week, is an update covering significant features and economic information of both the world and South African economy. Despite projections of a drop in the global oil price, the forecast for imports and exports remains bleak. However the first quarter of … [Read more...] about SA economy ‘fragile’ and unemployment a crisis
