A R1.2-million deal was signed between the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and ALE Heavylift South Africa, a heavy transport and lifting services company, for the storage of abnormal cargo in the Coega Industrial Development Zone's (IDZ) new lay-down area. ALE Heavylift South Africa is now the first project tenant that will operate from and make use of the newly established R9 million laydown area. The 12 hectare abnormal cargo storage site, located on the boundary between the Port of … [Read more...] about First tenant makes use of R9 Million Ngqura port laydown area
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Top Empowered: Public Service Award winner
The Coega Development Corporation's (CDC) winning streak continues as it scooped the Top Empowered: Public Service Award at the 14th Annual Oliver Empowerment Awards at Emperors' Palace in Johannesburg on 23 April 2015. "The organisation is thrilled to have been awarded an Oliver Empowerment Award for a second year running as the Top Empowered public service organisation. It shows CDC's consistency in delivering top class services and efficiency. This award speaks to the hard work and inputs … [Read more...] about Top Empowered: Public Service Award winner
Targeted 7000 new jobs from Coega investors
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) recently announced that more than an estimated 7 000 jobs will be created from the latest investor signings. This, based on CDC's latest projections on foreign and domestic direct investment flows to the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in South Africa over a 12 month period from April 2014 to March 2015. "The 18 new investors that have signed new investment agreements or those in the stages of finalising the agreements with CDC will … [Read more...] about Targeted 7000 new jobs from Coega investors
Positive news on the Manganese Ore MOVING
A Fluor-AECOM-GIBB joint venture ("FLAG") has secured a 4-year contract to provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services for the delivery of a new manganese bulk terminal at the Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. The contract comprises two phases: Detailed design services and the preparation of critical procurement packages. Full execution services comprising project management, procurement, construction management (including … [Read more...] about Positive news on the Manganese Ore MOVING
Coega ready to Expedite Infrastructure Development in South Africa
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) will further support South African government departments that require support on infrastructure development projects. Public infrastructure development services to public and private sector clients will continue to feature strongly according to CDC’s newly unveiled strategic plan for the next five years. Along with investment promotion to attract foreign and local direct investment South Africa, CDC plans to continue to make a contribution to building … [Read more...] about Coega ready to Expedite Infrastructure Development in South Africa
Coega donates wheelchairs and blankets to home based care centre in Mdantsane
THE Coega Development Corporation (CDC), South Africa’s leader in socio-economic growth and development, is continuing to show commitment in community upliftment. Fifty blankets and five wheelchairs will be donated to Masibambisane Home Based Centre in Mdantsane, East London during a special ceremony tomorrow (10 March). The event will be attended by representatives from the centre and senior officials from the Department of Social Development, Ward Councillors and Cecilia Makiwane Hospital … [Read more...] about Coega donates wheelchairs and blankets to home based care centre in Mdantsane
2015/16 EC Provincial Budget welcomed
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has been allocated R185-million for the 2015/16 financial year for social infrastructure programmes and R669.25-million over the 2015 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), the Eastern Cape MEC for Finance Sakhumzi Somyo, announced today in Bhisho as part of his 2015/16 Provincial Budget. The total provincial infrastructure budget amounts to R7.8-billion. “We welcome the budget allocation. It will help with the delivering of turn-key … [Read more...] about 2015/16 EC Provincial Budget welcomed
Mobile FET Labs
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), a leader in socio-economic development, is rewriting the future of the Eastern Cape by empowering youth through skills development to either become employable or self-sustainable. This year, CDC has announced plans to build on the success of an existing programme offered by its Technical Skills Development Centre. "We are exploring the idea of mobile Further Education and Training (FET) labs that can possibly offer national qualifications to … [Read more...] about Mobile FET Labs
Making the NMBLP attractive to first and second tier automotive suppliers
The purpose-built Nelson Mandela Bay Logistics Park (NMBLP) in Uitenhage managed by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is ready to accommodate more first and second tier suppliers in automotive manufacturing. Recent announcements by Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) to offer a new car model have sparked interest in companies wanting to locate at the NMBLP. “Coega is working closely with VWSA and other Multi Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in attracting first and second tier … [Read more...] about Making the NMBLP attractive to first and second tier automotive suppliers
Coega welcomes #Budget2015 Speech
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today welcomed government's budgetary commitment to special economic zones (SEZ) and the promotion of manufacturing to drive socio-economic growth, job creation, training and development, and the broadening of economic participation. Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene delivered his first Budget Speech in Parliament yesterday, where he made provisions of R3.5-billion for the implementation of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) legislation and incentives … [Read more...] about Coega welcomes #Budget2015 Speech
Job opportunities at PE’s DEDISA Power Peaking Plant in Coega IDZ
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced that investor GDF Suez, operator of the DEDISA Power Peaking plant, in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) has begun recruitment of skilled and specialist human resources. CDC, which has been appointed to manage the recruitment and placement of professional skills via Human Capital Solutions (HCS) announced that vacancies are now open for operations and facility management, mechanical and electrical engineering and administrative … [Read more...] about Job opportunities at PE’s DEDISA Power Peaking Plant in Coega IDZ
Coega Development Corporation on course to meet Job Creation Targets
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today released the latest projected job creation targets for the 2014/2015 financial year (1 April 2014 – 31 March 2015). "The CDC is well on its way to reaching its job creation target, and by mid-February we stood at 95%. This represents around 13 804 jobs created for the South African economy between March 2014 to February 2015 on our set annual target of 14 588," said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC head of marketing and communications. Dr Vilakazi said … [Read more...] about Coega Development Corporation on course to meet Job Creation Targets
Coega minimising the impact on air quality
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), already a leading Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in South Africa, now aims to break new ground in environmental management within IDZs by developing an air dispersion model, it announced today. Using existing baseline data from three active air quality monitoring stations, the CDC can manage where investors are placed in the IDZ with the objective of minimising the impact on air quality across the IDZ and on nearby communities. In this way, the … [Read more...] about Coega minimising the impact on air quality
PE Image – Coega
This Port Elizabeth image is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. Coega Image by Ingy The Wingy South African Railways Day 4-8-2 class 19D locomotive number 3339 JANA of Sydenham Steam Locomotive Depot departs from Coega station with the 15:15 (SuX) Port Elizabeth to Kirkwood (train number 33360). Tuesday 12th June 1984 Coega signal box's home signals are carried on a three-doll balanced bracket, and by the locomotive can be seen its … [Read more...] about PE Image – Coega
Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Visits Coega
The national parliament portfolio committee for Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) visited investors in the Coega IDZ this week (2 - 6 February 2015). Chairperson PC on Trade & Industry Joanmariae Fubbs gives feedback on progress and new initiatives planned by government. http://youtu.be/_0Qoxlo3o18 Creator: Coega Development Corporation Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Visits Coega
