A sugar processing company with a network that stretches throughout Southern Africa is one of the first new investors in a new R86-million (US$ 7,4-million) agro-processing multi-user facility in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). River Edge Trading 4 (Pty) Ltd (RET) is to invest R10 million in a sugar processing plant to be situated in Zone 3 of the IDZ. It joins a number of other agro-processing and food packaging and storage facilities in the Coega IDZ. They include Coega … [Read more...] about Sweet R10 Million Investment for CDC
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CDC helps SMME’s become competitive
The Coega Development Corporation's (CDC) Enterprise Competiveness / Compliance Programme (ECP) is helping Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) to break into the government supply chain by ensuring their compliance with the new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) codes. "At CDC we want to improve the chances of SMMEs qualifying for public procurement opportunities and see black-owned enterprises becoming competitive with big business," says Andile Ntloko, CDC SMME Unit … [Read more...] about CDC helps SMME’s become competitive
CSI-Ubuntu Award Winner
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today that it has won the CSI-Ubuntu Award at the prestigious Motlekar Holdings BBQ Awards. The CDC walked away with the LTE Consulting CSI - Ubuntu Award at the annual gala dinner held at Emperor's Palace in Johannesburg last week (Friday, 30 October). The Motlekar Holdings BBQ Awards, South Africa's most prestigious and longest running black business awards ceremony, celebrate good corporate governance and leadership. The competition … [Read more...] about CSI-Ubuntu Award Winner
CDC improves infrastructure at 10 KZN schools
Education infrastructure in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province has improved and thousands of children are being taught in renovated and upgraded schools in the region. The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and KZN Department of Education partnered to improve infrastructure at 10 schools in the region. The Department of Basic Education’s Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) programme aims to eradicate the backlog in schools without water, sanitation infrastructure … [Read more...] about CDC improves infrastructure at 10 KZN schools
CDC teams up with health organisations to create awareness for cancer
In support of Cancer Awareness Month, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) in partnership with CANSA Eastern Cape and the Department of Social Development will host a workshop to educate women on the importance of regular breast checks at the Palmerton Women Empowerment Centre in Lusikisiki. CANSA EC will educate the women on the importance of early detection of the disease and also inform them of the benefits of following a healthy lifestyle. The workshops will be held on Tuesday, 27 … [Read more...] about CDC teams up with health organisations to create awareness for cancer
CDC invests in future leaders for Africa
Having successfully made their way through a strict selection process, 10 young interns at the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) have been enrolled at UNISA’s Thabo Mbeki Leadership Institute (TMALI), in Pretoria for training that will form part of a personal growth and development opportunity for them. The CDC interns attended their first contact session with TMALI at Unisa from August 19 to August 21. The institution offers various courses, but the modules selected for the CDC interns … [Read more...] about CDC invests in future leaders for Africa
Coega gets thumbs up from NCOP
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) says it is confident that, with logistics, agro-processing, chemical and energy sectors its main growth drivers over the past 18 months, investment momentum within the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) can generate R4,7-billion for the regional economy. The CDC reported completion of new infrastructure development projects with a value of R809-million from the start of the 2014 financial year to the end of first quarter 2015/2016 financial … [Read more...] about Coega gets thumbs up from NCOP
SMMEs get professional advice from leading businesswomen in Nelson Mandela Bay
Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) celebrated the last day of Women’s Month at a Women in business breakfast seminar themed ‘Women Empowerment: Advancing your Leadership and Business Skills’, hosted by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). The seminar formed part of CDC’s commitment to the empowerment of black women-owned businesses. It afforded guests an opportunity to learn from role players in the economy and gain advice, business tools and resources necessary to grow their … [Read more...] about SMMEs get professional advice from leading businesswomen in Nelson Mandela Bay
Coega receives two accolades at Nelson Mandela Bay’s Exporters Club Awards ceremony
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) took top honours in two categories, winning the Best Provider of Services to Exporters – an award they also won last year – and was also praised with the Job Creation award at the annual Exporters Club award ceremony at the weekend. The state-owned entity walked away with a R20 000 bursary from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Business School, sponsored by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). “For the CDC to be nominated as a … [Read more...] about Coega receives two accolades at Nelson Mandela Bay’s Exporters Club Awards ceremony
Nuclear training programme in China leaves cadets hungry for more knowledge
The critical need for South Africa to develop its nuclear power plant operations knowledge was reiterated last week by a group of delegates returning from the South African Civil Nuclear Energy Training Programme (SACNET), held in China earlier this year. The four cadets were speaking at a debriefing session with representatives from Coega Development Corporation (CDC), Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) on … [Read more...] about Nuclear training programme in China leaves cadets hungry for more knowledge
Construction at Coega’s R86 million multi-user facility for Eastern Cape begins
Construction on the Coega Development Corporation’s (CDC) R86-million multi-user facility has started, with half of the building space in the first phase already assigned to potential investors. The multi-user facility will be located in Zone 3 of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in Nelson Mandela Bay. The facility, which will have 6 000m2 under roof, will be located on seven hectares of land to allow for future development phases. The facility will include smaller units ranging … [Read more...] about Construction at Coega’s R86 million multi-user facility for Eastern Cape begins
Wow Exhibition in Durban – Coega
WORLD OF WORK: The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has enrolled 185 new graduates into internship programmes - 166 in the Eastern Cape and 19 in KwaZulu-Natal - of which 68 have already moved into permanent employment within the organisation. Coega exhibited during the exhibition between 4 and 6 August. The exhibition attracted more than 350 industry representatives from more than 100 companies and organisations. The aim of the event was to showcase career opportunities, job placements … [Read more...] about Wow Exhibition in Durban – Coega
Eastern Cape Potential
There is a lot of potential for investor growth at the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in the Eastern Cape, says Deputy Minister of Energy Thembisile Majola. The Coega Development Corporation has in the 2014/15 financial year contributed 14 623 direct jobs to the South African economy and boasts 29 operating investors with an investment value in excess of R2.7 billion. Speaking at a briefing regarding the Department of Trade and Industry's (dti) … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Potential
Coega investors and investment growth could contribute to metro’s economic development
Local and regional government officials are optimistic regarding the investor growth within the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) and believes key role players to assist with the metro’s economic growth is located in the IDZ. Answering questions during a media briefing today regarding the Department of Trade and Industry’s (dti) incentive scheme to support the creation of large and competitive black industrialists, Deputy Minister of Energy Thembisile … [Read more...] about Coega investors and investment growth could contribute to metro’s economic development
CDC helps shape the future for 20 Techno Girls
Twenty young girls from previously disadvantaged backgrounds have been given the chance to receive on-the-job experience in a range of career choices thanks to the job readiness programme by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). The CDC’s skills transfer and job readiness programme will see the 20 teenagers getting first-hand experience through the myriad of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). The programme, called Techno Girls, is led by Coega’s Corporate … [Read more...] about CDC helps shape the future for 20 Techno Girls
