THE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) participated in various community upliftment events in the Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal. Deidre Bruintjies, Mario Hermans - Speaker of Council, Thandi Rayi (CDC CSI Manager) is with Dipuo Kondile and Notshintshi Kambe (112 years) at Zinyoka Township for the elderly blanket hand over for winter. In addition to supporting Mandela Day, CDC’s CSI unit also provides social assistance to destitute families throughout the year, bringing … [Read more...] about Coega warms up communities
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Coega Development Corporation adopts Early Childhood Development Centres to honour Mandela
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), in partnership with the Department of Social Development, will launch its Early Childhood Development Programme this month to coincide with the internationally recognised Mandela Day. “The values adopted by the Mandela Day initiative speak to CDCs Corporate Social Investment (CSI) objectives. We strive continuously to contribute meaningfully towards the upliftment of communities,” said Thandi Rayi, CDC CSI manager. Each CDC satellite office will be … [Read more...] about Coega Development Corporation adopts Early Childhood Development Centres to honour Mandela
Russia and SA Nuclear MoU Welcomed
The signing of a nuclear deal between South Africa and Russia has been welcomed by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) as a boost for the energy sector and an important catalyst for South Africa's economic growth. The organisation believes that the signing of two memoranda of understanding on nuclear power cooperation undertaken by Government, through the Department of Energy, will build on current work on energy projects. Thyspunt, 80 km from the Coega IDZ, is earmarked as a likely … [Read more...] about Russia and SA Nuclear MoU Welcomed
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
Coega offers investors world class incentives
A special, world class suite of incentives – available to both current and future investors in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) – is driving investment appetite and supporting existing investors, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) said today. Unlocked by the new Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy, promulgated last year, the long-awaited suite of incentives are primed to make SEZ's more attractive to both domestic and foreign investment. "For a long time, our ambitions as an … [Read more...] about Coega offers investors world class incentives
Coega to install solar panels on rooftops of buildings located in IDZ
The Coega Development Corporation announced today that the roofs of about 15 of its buildings within the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) will be fitted with solar panels. These CDC buildings have a collective roof space of 127 000 m2. A request for proposals for the solar panel rooftop solution has already been issued by the CDC. The project forms part of the organisation’s commitment to renewable energy as an important source of energy security. “Existing buildings lend … [Read more...] about Coega to install solar panels on rooftops of buildings located in IDZ
SMMEs benefit from jobs created at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital
More than one thousand jobs have been created and 29 emerging Small Micro Medium Enterprises (SMME) contractors have been employed to work on the largest medical infrastructure development project valued at R 935 421 300 million by the Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDoH). The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) started construction in 2011 and was appointed to ensure the completion of the Cecilia Makiwane Hospital project within budget, specification, and on time. The Cecilia Makiwane … [Read more...] about SMMEs benefit from jobs created at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital
Coega observes World Environment Day
JUNE 4, 2015: THE Coega Development Corporation, which recently obtained its ISO 14001: 2004 Environmental Management Requirements re-certification for the 2014/15 financial year, is supporting the call by the United Nations (UN) to observe World Environment Day tomorrow, Friday (June 5). CDC obtained the ISO 14001: 2004 certification through an independent international accredited certification body: Bureau Veritas. This standard has environmental requirements to which the organisation has … [Read more...] about Coega observes World Environment Day
International accreditations add to Coega Development Corporation’s list of achievements
Hard wrok undertaken by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has culminated in the state-owned entity winning several top awards and also obtaining various accreditations from the International Standards Organisation (ISO). “The CDC is dedicated to making the Eastern Cape a pillar for economic growth through pioneering strategic game changing projects leading to unlocking the province’s potential,” said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, head of CDC marketing and communications. The CDC has scooped … [Read more...] about International accreditations add to Coega Development Corporation’s list of achievements
Coega installs multi-million rand central fire rings in Industrial Development Zone
The Coega Development Corporation today announced that it is in the planning stages for the installation of a third fire ring to be erected in Zone 7 of the Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). The fire ring, a central system that feeds water to various businesses in designated zones, consists of two tanks that can each store half-a-million litres of water. These massive tanks, filled with municipal water, are fitted with booster pipes and are automatically powered by a diesel operated power … [Read more...] about Coega installs multi-million rand central fire rings in Industrial Development Zone
CDC alerts stakeholders and suppliers to be vigilant of email scams
MAY 26, 2015: THE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is alerting stakeholders and suppliers against a possible tender scam going out under the CDC’s name. An email was received by a CDC supplier earlier this week – ostensibly from the CDC – inviting them to bid for tenders. “We ask our stakeholders and suppliers to remain vigilant against scams. CDC never solicits tenders directly with the suppliers. This is not CDC procedure,” said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC head of marketing and … [Read more...] about CDC alerts stakeholders and suppliers to be vigilant of email scams
Coega celebrates Africa Day
MAY 25, 2015: The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today joins millions of South Africans to commemorate Africa Day, a day celebrated by many African countries, marking the 52nd anniversary of the founding Organization of African Unity (OAU) which later was named the African Union (AU). “This day seeks to encourage us to celebrate that which is unique to us: being AFRICAN. It reminds us of the many achievements our continent has attained post-colonial era. Equally, it forces us to reflect … [Read more...] about Coega celebrates Africa Day
Heads of Diplomatic Mission positive about Coega IDZ as investment destination
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) welcomed the South African Heads of Mission Designate led by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) accompanied by the Eastern Cape Office of the Premier (ECOP). “The Heads of Mission Designate are on a five day visit to the Eastern Cape with the objective of promoting the province to countries of their accreditation,” said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC unit head marketing & communications. The Heads of Mission are due to … [Read more...] about Heads of Diplomatic Mission positive about Coega IDZ as investment destination
Improving the global competitiveness of South Africa’s automotive industry
In spite of some excellent efforts by VWSA and Toyota SA to increase local content of the vehicles they assemble, the South African automotive industry in general is finding it difficult to compete with global manufacturers due to the low percentage (35% on average) of local content in the vehicles produced in this country. The problem is amplified through intensified competition in global automotive markets, the introduction of vehicles with a shorter life cycle, supply chain management … [Read more...] about Improving the global competitiveness of South Africa’s automotive industry
