Over three hundred and nineteen (319) locals from Matatiele are benefiting from the construction upgrade of the Khotsong TB Hospital. The project valued at over R436 million has become a pillar of hope for residents residing in and around the Matatiele area. Once finished, the TB Hospital will result in a world class modern day hospital with over 120 beds together with staff accommodation covering an area of over 9,000m2. The project being implemented by the Coega Development Corporation … [Read more...] about Local community benefiting from Khotsong TB Hospital
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Project performance records impressive results in the Eastern Cape Education Schools Programme
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today it has seen the successful completion of well over ninety seven percent – 97% of school projects allocated to it by the Department of Education in the Eastern Cape. The CDC, an implementing agent appointed by the department to expedite the delivery of enabling infrastructure has made serious inroads in the schools infrastructure backlog throughout the Eastern Cape. The organisation has remained one of the top performing implementing … [Read more...] about Project performance records impressive results in the Eastern Cape Education Schools Programme
CDC certified as a Top Employer for 2018
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) was recently certified as the Top Employer 2018 - Certified Excellence in Employer Conditions, for the third year. The certification was based on a comprehensive analysis of the human resources environment. Top Employers South Africa is a research project that looks at international HR Benchmarking, with rigorous processes. The CDC achieved international standard of people management excellence across key areas of the HR best practice. The CDC earned … [Read more...] about CDC certified as a Top Employer for 2018
Khotsong TB Hospital brings much needed jobs
Over three hundred and nineteen (319) locals from Matatiele are benefiting from the construction upgrade of the Khotsong TB Hospital. The project valued at over R436 million has become a pillar of hope for communities residing in and around the Matatiele area. Once finished, the TB Hospital will result in a world class modern day hospital with over 120 beds together with staff accommodation covering an area of over 9,000m2. The project being implemented by the Coega Development Corporation … [Read more...] about Khotsong TB Hospital brings much needed jobs
The Fourth Industrial Revolution – An African Perspective
Monde Mawasha, Coega Development Corporation Programme Director: Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and Research Unit (RU) argues that Africa’s time is now: According to the World Economic Forum, the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) is adding intricacy to future economies and their employment outcomes. It’s understood that the FIR is equivalent to unexplored growth in the digitalization and internet connectivity. Digitalization and internet connectivity has the … [Read more...] about The Fourth Industrial Revolution – An African Perspective
Don’t Pay Money for that Construction Job at CDC
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has, in the past couple of weeks, been made aware of social media messages that have been circulating about construction jobs that are allegedly being sold by people/persons in or outside the employ of the CDC purporting to be representing the CDC. The CDC views these allegations in a serious light and would like to categorically distance itself from such and to urge all those with information about this matter to contact the CDC’s Tip-off Anonymous … [Read more...] about Don’t Pay Money for that Construction Job at CDC
Organisation recognised for outstanding work
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) operator of the multi-award winning Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), has been recognised for its dedication to job creation initiatives and excellent services to export orientated investors. The award bestowed onto the CDC, by the Exporters Club has been described by Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC unit head Marketing & Communications, “as an achievement that demonstrates the organisations commitment to delivering world class services to investors and its … [Read more...] about Organisation recognised for outstanding work
Over four hundred and fifty two jobs boost for NMB impoverished communities
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), operator of the award winning Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) announced today, that over four hundred and fifty two (452) much needed jobs have been created as a result of the booming construction in the SEZ. The projects currently at various phases of construction include the (1) Customs Control Area (CCA), (2) BAIC Ring Road Project, (3) BAIC construction site (Automotive sector) all of which are in Zone 1, (4) MM Engineering (Energy Sector) in … [Read more...] about Over four hundred and fifty two jobs boost for NMB impoverished communities
SMME’s Benefit from R30 Million in local projects
Nine SMMEs awarded contracts worth R30 million by Coega - Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in the Eastern Cape are getting a much needed boost from the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) following its investment of R30 million in SMMEs to complete various construction projects in the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) "As an empowerment-driven organisation, the CDC is conscious of the important role that the small business sector plays in unlocking economic growth in Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about SMME’s Benefit from R30 Million in local projects
Much needed jobs created in Coega IDZ
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced on Thursday that work has commenced on two projects worth over R1 billion at the Coega IDZ. The CDC earlier this year announced that investment projects worth over R1 billion are ready for implementation in the Coega IDZ. The three projects which include a R650 million manufacturing cement grinding Plant, a R71 million ready mix concrete Plant, and a R350 million Gas Cylinder Plant. “Progress on site is satisfactory, though early days, … [Read more...] about Much needed jobs created in Coega IDZ
CDC receives Best International Trade Marketing Specialist – South Africa award
The Coega Development Corporation announced on Wednesday that it has been awarded the Best International Trade Marketing Specialist - South Africa at the Sub-Saharan Enterprise Awards 2017 hosted by MEA (Middle East & Africa) Markets. The announcement follows hot on the heels of the CDC winning the Vision 2030 Awards on Infrastructure Development and its commitment to the realisation of the national development plan objectives. The recently held MEA awards look at the ever expanding … [Read more...] about CDC receives Best International Trade Marketing Specialist – South Africa award
Half-a-billion rand in revenue despite tough trading conditions
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today announced its year-end unaudited performance results for the Financial Year (FY) 2016/17, which, it says, exceeded expectations. The organisation achieved double-digit growth in new investments in the Coega SEZ for the third consecutive year. This follows the CDC's recent announcement that more than R1 billion of newly signed investments in the Coega SEZ are ready for implementation, including: A R650 million manufacturing cement grinding … [Read more...] about Half-a-billion rand in revenue despite tough trading conditions
Local company is a finalist in Vision 2030 Awards
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has been nominated as a finalist in the Vision 2030 Awards. A South African first, the awards recognise the achievements and success stories of organisations, enterprises and individuals that are actively demonstrating alignment to the government’s Nine-Point Plan to boost economic growth and achieve the milestones set by the National Development Plan (NDP). Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC unit head marketing & communications said, “we are pleased with … [Read more...] about Local company is a finalist in Vision 2030 Awards
You Dream it. We Build it. You Thrive.
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced that it has two units left for leasing on its purpose built 6000m2 Coega multi-user facility located in Zone 3 of the Coega IDZ. The facility was built by the CDC, thus demonstrating the organization’s expertise in building and maintaining mega infrastructure projects in South Africa. Since the opening of the Coega multi-user facility, the units have been selling fast. The last two units still available are between the sizes of 420m2 and … [Read more...] about You Dream it. We Build it. You Thrive.
Coega welcomes Budget speech
"The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) welcomes the Honourable Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan, Budget speech delivered this afternoon," said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC Head of Marketing and Communications. Industrial Development In support of the government's approach towards industrialisation, economic transformation, and inclusive growth, the CDC has continued to ensure that it demonstrates its commitment towards its vision to be the leading catalyst for championing of the … [Read more...] about Coega welcomes Budget speech
