The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), a leader in South Africa's socio-economic growth and development, announced today that it will launch its flagship driving training programme in the Matatiele Local Municipality (MLM) on Thursday (23 October). The launch which will take place at Matatiele Local Municipality Town Hall where it's expected that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed between the CDC and MLM. The driver training programme is Coega's flagship Corporate Social … [Read more...] about Matatiele youth and learners to benefit from driver training programme
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Coega unveils mega OEM Automotive complex
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), operator of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), announced today it will establish a Multi Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) complex for the automotive assembly and components manufacturing sectors in Zone 2 of its industrial estate in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. The state-owned entity has earmarked 306 hectares of land for automotive manufacturing industrial activity through its recently unveiled five year strategic plan, which will … [Read more...] about Coega unveils mega OEM Automotive complex
Ngqura – Inside ‘world’s fastest growing port’
When an august media institution such as CNN makes the above statement then it is a signal for the business community as a whole to sit up and take notice. CNN provide a fascinating glimpse into Africa's biggest ports and the Port of Nqura here: Ngqura: Inside 'world's fastest growing port' - CNN.com. They do this as part of their CNN Marketplace Africa - a weekly show offering a unique window into African business on and off the continent. Small waves lap at the hulls of the ocean-going … [Read more...] about Ngqura – Inside ‘world’s fastest growing port’
Coega celebrates milestone as Top Public Sector Employer
The Coega Development Corporation announced today that it has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute (TEI) for its exceptional employee offerings. The annual international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognises leading employers around the world: those that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organisation, and which strive to continuously optimise employment practices. Coega Development … [Read more...] about Coega celebrates milestone as Top Public Sector Employer
New Coega Complaints Advisory Committee
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today that it has established a tailor-made Complaints Advisory Committee (CAC) for stakeholder complaints. The primary objective of the Complaints Advisory Committee (CAC) is to oversee the management and processes related to complaints and to assist the Complaints Management Office (CMO) with strategic guidance and professional advice. The CAC will receive reports at every meeting regarding all formal complaints received by the CDC. The … [Read more...] about New Coega Complaints Advisory Committee
Celebrating Heritage and Diversity
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is honouring Heritage Day by hosting a two-day diversity dialogue with staff this week. This initiative will bring employees together - from senior level executives to interns, to exchange information through dialogue. Staff will share their personal stories and experiences, express perspectives and clarify viewpoints with the aim of developing solutions to organisational concerns. The dialogue sessions, which take place today (Monday, 22 September) … [Read more...] about Celebrating Heritage and Diversity
Coega to develop R2bn aqua-farming facility
South Africa.info say that Coega is set to develop R2bn aqua-farming facility. The report says that a R2-billion aqua-farming facility will be established on 300 hectares of land at the Coega industrial development zone outside Port Elizabeth. This follows the completion of a feasibility study indicating that local conditions were well suited for the commercial cultivation of marine animals and plants, including abalone, finfish and seaweed, Engineering News reported. "The CDC aims to … [Read more...] about Coega to develop R2bn aqua-farming facility
R600 Million in school infrastructure upliftment programmes completed
Physical environments for teaching and learning in the Eastern Cape have dramatically improved thanks largely to the Department of Education Eastern Cape in prioritising the creation of conducive teaching environments for learners. The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) which is the implementing agent for several projects planned, managed and delivered on behalf of the department of Education announced today that it has delivered Sixty School Infrastructure Upliftment Programmes across the … [Read more...] about R600 Million in school infrastructure upliftment programmes completed
Coega aims at 70% women representation
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) will launch its Women Empowerment Initiative later this month. Speaking at the conclusion of Coega's Women's Month celebrations at the Coega Vulindlela Accommodation and Conference Centre on Friday 29 August 2014, Zola Ngoma, the CDC's unit head of performance and talent management in Corporate Services announced the new initiative which aims to further improve representation and participation of women in management and leadership roles. In the first … [Read more...] about Coega aims at 70% women representation
New ASU close to commissioning
New locally established Air Products is confident regarding the prospects for its new air separation unit (ASU) in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) as the facility moves into the commissioning stage ahead of its official opening in the fourth quarter of 2014. The R300-million plant - the 16th built by Air Products in Southern Africa - is the first primary gas production facility in the Eastern Cape. The facility forms part of the company's R2-billion strategic investment pipeline, … [Read more...] about New ASU close to commissioning
Africa’s Green Energy Manufacturing Hub
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), operator of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) and the Eastern Cape's leading catalyst for socio-economic growth, announced today that Nelson Mandela Bay "is well on its way to become the country and continent's hotspot for 'green' energy components manufacturing and technologies," said Sandisiwe Ncemane, CDC's Investment Manager: Energy Division. In its 2013/14 financial year, the CDC secured Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) close to … [Read more...] about Africa’s Green Energy Manufacturing Hub
Maths + Science = Brighter future
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that its mathematics and physical science Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme -established last year - "has achieved a record pass rate of 71.4% in maths and 85.7% in physical science," said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC head of marketing and communications. The initiative by the CDC gives candidates a second opportunity at a better education, so they can gain university entry and become the scientists, engineers and technologists South … [Read more...] about Maths + Science = Brighter future
Best Provider of Services to Exporters
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) keeps racking the awards up, this time walking away with the Best Provider of Services to Exporters at the annual Exporters Club award ceremony at the weekend. “After receiving a merit award last year, we’ve done one better by capturing the big one. This award affirms the consistent effort put in by everyone involved at the CDC and further challenges us to do even better next time,” said Christopher Mashigo, CDC business development executive … [Read more...] about Best Provider of Services to Exporters
Six Primary Schools benefit from R200 000 donation
Much needed school uniforms will be bought for 300 children from six primary schools in Nelson Mandela Bay after Chinese automotive company, First Automotive Works (FAW) donated R200 000 as part of its social upliftment project, earlier this week. The five Motherwell based schools who are benefitting from the donation are Fumisikoma Primary, Melisizwe Primary, Imbasa Primary, Empumalanga Primary, and Mdengentonga Primary. Coega Primary School in Wells Estate is the sixth school which will … [Read more...] about Six Primary Schools benefit from R200 000 donation
MEC announces new R4.2 Million initiative at driver programme handover
The MEC of Transport, Safety and Liaison, Weziwe Tikana, announced a partnership between her department and the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) which will benefit women in transportation in the Eastern Cape. The announcement was made at the launch of the CDC's Driver training programme at the Willowmore Town Hall in the Baviaans Municipality in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday 29 July 2014, during which a state of the art driver simulator and vehicle was handed over. The department's Human … [Read more...] about MEC announces new R4.2 Million initiative at driver programme handover
