As the Ngqura Container Terminal approaches it's 6th birthday on 4th October 2015. Its birthday present came early when the terminal handled 75 000 Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEU) for the month of August 2015. This is the highest volumes handled in the second quarter of 2015/16 fiscal year. It is an impressive volume performance as the economic sluggish growth impacts both imports and exports.The volume split creates confidence in the transshipment strategy, which has seen the majority of the … [Read more...] about Ngqura Container Terminal Celebrates a Month of High Traffic
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Coega and NMMU reconfirm agreement on skills development and project partnerships and collaboration
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) this week to ensure integration of their activities aimed at furthering skills development and research, and to adopt a co-ordinated and co-operative approach between the responsibilities of NMMU and CDC. In pursuit of this co-operative approach, NMMU would provide specific services related to development, training, research, testing, advisory and … [Read more...] about Coega and NMMU reconfirm agreement on skills development and project partnerships and collaboration
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
Coega best positioned for Energy – GAS to power solution
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today that energy development from gas in South Africa is entering a ‘golden age,’ and gaining significant momentum. “Energy development from gas is especially important because it will assist the country to meet base-load energy needs between 2020 and 2030. The upside for gas to power projects is its character for relatively shorter gestation period,” said Sandisiwe Ncemane, CDC Energy Manager. The CDC issued a tender notice for an … [Read more...] about Coega best positioned for Energy – GAS to power solution
Coega joins forces with government to improve EC schools’ infrastructure
SCHOOL infrastructure in the Eastern Cape Province is undergoing dramatic changes thanks to the Department of Education (DoE) and Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) commitment to improve teaching and learning environments. This is in line with government’s plan to eradicate mud structures in the province. The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has been appointed by the provincial DoE to assist with rolling out Eastern Cape Infrastructure School Building Programmes. These include … [Read more...] about Coega joins forces with government to improve EC schools’ infrastructure
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
Coega is proud of role women play within organisation
The representation of females at leadership levels within the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is improving at a rapid pace and with this comes the commitment to shape the future of young women in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector – a field where it is believed women are still under-represented. CDC celebrates women’s month and is especially proud of two colleagues who were recently finalists in two prestigious awards. Sandisiwe Ncemane, CDC’s Energy … [Read more...] about Coega is proud of role women play within organisation
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
New EC Power Plant
PLANS for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in Port Elizabeth, set to be one of the most efficient greenfield capacity expansion options for South African energy security, will soon become a reality with Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announcing that the project will now enter the next stage of development. The project, first announced 10 years ago, has advanced further this week. Early this week, CDC issued a tender notice for an environmental impact assessment for combined … [Read more...] about New EC Power Plant
Coega an institution for growth and learning
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. “CDC plays a pivotal role in the development of young people in the EC and country at large by introducing a myriad of training initiatives that are aimed at positioning aspiring professionals favourably for employment in the corporate world,” said Zola Ngoma, CDC’s unit … [Read more...] about Coega an institution for growth and learning
CDC KZN shines Madiba light
INTERNS at the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) KwaZulu-Natal office raised more than R7 000 to buy much needed educational supplies, groceries and toys for an early childhood development centre, the Nurdeen Institute of Education (NIE), located in Umlazi. This was part of their efforts to commemorate Mandela Month. NIE is a non-profit organisation and is home to 36 children between the ages of two to six. The centre was founded in 2006 by Ntombizodwa Moya. Her organisation operates from a … [Read more...] about CDC KZN shines Madiba light
Mandela Bay’s aerospace ‘sky economy’ closer to take-off
Investment intent by international investor and a national memorandum of understanding are paving the way for the Coega Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Cluster. The Eastern Cape’s aerospace industry in Nelson Mandela Bay is taking off thanks to several new developments. The project received an additional boost this week when CDC signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Aerospace Centre. “This is an important next step to advance the realisation of job creation and … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay’s aerospace ‘sky economy’ closer to take-off
