The success of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) has had a positive spin-off for small businesses in the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) by creating employment for the local residents and surrounding areas. The Coega Dairy and Cheese expansion, worth R25 million in zone 3 of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) continues to benefit Small Micro Medium Enterprises (SMMEs), thus contributing to the local economy of the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB). In addition, "our focus on SMME's has … [Read more...] about NMB SMME’s flourish in Coega IDZ
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Coega CSI programme – Port Elizabeth
A MyPE.co.za 'Coega Development Corporation' selected video for you: Coega Corporate Social Investment (CSI) video illustrating the good work done by Coega as a responsible corporate citizen. The Coega CSI programme seeks to support programmes that engender empowerment and development as well as contributing towards social transformation. Click HERE to find more 'Coega Development Corporation' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube … [Read more...] about Coega CSI programme – Port Elizabeth
Coega, NMMU integrate to further skills development – Coega Development Corporation
Coega, NMMU integrate to further skills development: THE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ensure integration of their activities aimed at furthering skills development and research, and to adopt a ... Coega Development Corporation - Read more on News24 Coega unveils plans for Cargo Airport construction: Coega Development Corporation says that the corporation "is perfectly endowed … [Read more...] about Coega, NMMU integrate to further skills development – Coega Development Corporation
Coega a model for job creation – Coega Development Corporation
Coega a model for job creation: Some of the local labour from the Colchester area within the Nelson Mandela Bay benefiting from the construction taking place in the Coega IDZ. (left to right - front) Morne Herbst, Richardo Abrahams,Mpumelelo Gqogqani (back) Shane Arnolds & Cheslyn ... Coega Development Corporation - Read more on Cape Business News Hard work? It pays off in the end: The father of five is the head of marketing and communication at the Coega Development Corporation … [Read more...] about Coega a model for job creation – Coega Development Corporation
A Beacon of Hope for South Africans
"Casting my eyes on the year, one which I must admit hasn't been easy, has triggered emotions of reflection on the progress the CDC has made in impacting the lives of many South Africans across the footprint of the country," wries Ayanda Vilakazi. The CDC, through various projects in the industrial development zone or project management where CDC is an implementing agent on government infrastructure development programme has made a welcomed impact and touched the lives of more than 5.6 million … [Read more...] about A Beacon of Hope for South Africans
Coega creating jobs
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is providing a model for job creation in economically and socially distressed parts of South Africa. According to the financial year 2014/15 Annual Report, CDC created 14 765 direct jobs through various projects in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) and in government infrastructure development programme. This brings the total job creation in the Coega IDZ to 62 142 jobs since inception. "The importance of creating jobs is that it … [Read more...] about Coega creating jobs
Sweet R10 Million Investment for CDC
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
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
Coega learning from China’s approach to economic growth
Vuyokazi Tyida, CDC's Manager: Investment Promotion formed part of the South African delegation that visited Tianjin for SEZ training, to assist in the development of capacity and skills across all three spheres of government involved with the SEZ programme. Vuyokazi says that we have much to learn from China's united approach to economic growth: When it comes to successful Special Economic Zones (SEZ), which make meaningful contributions to economic growth and socio-economic development, … [Read more...] about Coega learning from China’s approach to economic growth
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
Coega delivers Noupoort Wind Farm turbines
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced that it has signed a six-month contract to transport blades, hubs and nacelles that used for wind turbines to Noupoort Wind Farm. Coega established the 12 hectares laydown area, in Zone 1 of the Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), as a temporary storage site for abnormal cargo, in January this year. To date, 440 wind turbine components have already been stored within the platform. This new six month project falls in the ambit of ALE … [Read more...] about Coega delivers Noupoort Wind Farm turbines
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
Dedisa Peaking Power Plant construction statistics reflect international best practice
The Coega Development Corporation, catalysts for championing of socio-economic development in South Africa, has chalked up an excellent rate of low labour disruption in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) and particularly in the implementation of the Coega’s mega infrastructure project – the Dedisa Peaking Power Plant – thanks to CDC’s un-parallel effective project stakeholder management and good labour relations as well as international best practice in infrastructure … [Read more...] about Dedisa Peaking Power Plant construction statistics reflect international best practice
CDC and metro join hands to realise benefits of mega projects at Coega IDZ
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan and Coega Development Corporation (CDC) chief executive Pepi Silinga will, together with their technical teams, be fast tracking game changer projects. These projects, located in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), have the potential to dramatically transform the economy of the metro and province. The decision to work together was reached during a meeting between CDC, Mayor Jordaan and senior municipal officials on Thursday, 15 … [Read more...] about CDC and metro join hands to realise benefits of mega projects at Coega IDZ
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
