Coega investor, Air Products, today unveiled the towering "heart" of its new Eastern Cape air separation unit, marking a milestone in progress towards commissioning of the R300-million plant by the end of the year. At 32 metres tall and weighing in at 56 tons, the cold box is a new landmark in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). It is the key component in the company's cryogenic air separation process which will provide Eastern Cape industry with secure supply of industrial … [Read more...] about New heartbeat dominates Coega Skyline
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Grogro township community receive wheelchairs, uniforms and blankets from Coega
On 6 May 2014 the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) focused its corporate social investment (CSI) lens on the Grogro Township, near Kragga Kamma in Port Elizabeth, after it handed over much needed wheelchairs to members of the impoverished community. In partnership with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM), the CDC identified a number of deserving recipients which received, among other items, five wheelchairs, blankets and school uniforms for 53 learners. "We understand the complex … [Read more...] about Grogro township community receive wheelchairs, uniforms and blankets from Coega
Major job creation award for Coega
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has been recognised for its empowerment efforts after being awarded the Job Creation Award at the 13th Annual Oliver Empowerment Awards at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on Friday evening. The CDC was also one of four recipients of a RAIZCORP bursary to the value of R250 000. The bursary is to be awarded to a black business owner from the CDC's supply chain. "We are honoured to have received this award as recognition for all our hard work. We long … [Read more...] about Major job creation award for Coega
Take a Drive With Me – Coega to Acres
Watch as we leave the Coega Development Offices and the Port of Nqura, Along the N2, past Smelly Creek and the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, across Govan Mbeki Avenue, up Mount Road, right into Cape Road, right into Rochelle and thence to the Acres Shopping Centre. The trusty Gas (diesel) guzzler sweeps through Port Elizabeth. http://youtu.be/jbWHmcK9ch0 Creator: mypedotcoza Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for … [Read more...] about Take a Drive With Me – Coega to Acres
Fired up Furnaces start billet production at new Coega steel mill
Jubilation was palpable on site at Agni Steels SA this week as the company fired up its furnaces to start production at its R400-million, state-of-the-art steel mill in the Coega industrial development zone (IDZ). Agni Steels' venture is the first ever black-owned steel mill in the country and is a testament to the value of the Minerals Beneficiation Bill passed in 2011. In celebration of the milestone, the Agni Steels India directors were in South Africa to oversee the momentous … [Read more...] about Fired up Furnaces start billet production at new Coega steel mill
CDC national footprint on the rise
The Coega Development Corporation's (CDC) flagship corporate social investment (CSI) driver training programme was launched for the first time on 16 April 2014 in KwaZulu-Natal at the Umfolozi FET College (Esikhawini Campus-Empangeni) as the two organisations put pen to paper on a memorandum of understanding. Coega also handed over a state-of-the-art driver simulator to the FET College - a stationary machine designed for off-road beneficiary training. The launch marks the introduction of … [Read more...] about CDC national footprint on the rise
President Zuma: We have done well in five years
Port Elizabeth - With just a few weeks left before the official end of the current term of government, President Jacob Zuma has expressed satisfaction about government's performance in the Nelson Mandela Bay region of the Eastern Cape over the past five years. On Tuesday, President Zuma, flanked by at least seven of his ministers in government, visited Port Elizabeth as part of the Siyahlola Presidential Monitoring Programme. He was in the area to monitor progress made in the delivery of … [Read more...] about President Zuma: We have done well in five years
Upskilling the Youth
The Coega Development Corporation's (CDC) corporate social investment (CSI) driver training programme was today launched at the Fort Hare University in Alice with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the institution and the handover of a driver simulator. This is the second university to benefit from the programme after the Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha joined the programme last year. A state-of-the-art driver simulator was handed over to the university so that training of … [Read more...] about Upskilling the Youth
Creating real jobs in the Bay region
Discovery Health has broken the 500 employee mark this quarter, creating an employment boom in the business process outsourcing sector (BPO) in the Nelson Mandela Bay region. This milestone is particularly significant for young graduates in the region who are able to access a sustainable job after completing a degree. Hennie Van Staden, Discovery Health's Service Executive, said the Eastern Cape has "enjoyed tremendous growth". Since 2011 the Discovery Eastern Cape branch has grown from 45 … [Read more...] about Creating real jobs in the Bay region
Gordhan speaks at launch of CDC Perspectives Journal
Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, today tackled the topic of philosophical and practical challenges facing South Africa at the launch of the fifth edition of the Coega Perspectives journal. "Perspectives was initiated five years ago by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) in collaboration with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) as a tool for stimulating debate among professionals, specialists and young academics on issues of industrial and economic development," said Ayanda … [Read more...] about Gordhan speaks at launch of CDC Perspectives Journal
SA’s Most Empowered Enterprise
On 19 March 2014 Coega was named the Most Empowered Enterprise at the second annual South African Premier Business Awards in a glitzy celebration of the country's best business innovators. Finalists attended the awards ceremony – hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry, in partnership with Proudly South African and Brand South Africa – which celebrates business excellence and honours enterprises which promote the spirit of success, innovation and job creation, at the Sandton Convention … [Read more...] about SA’s Most Empowered Enterprise
Another 2000 jobs for Coega
Powerway, a solar component manufacturer, is gearing up to take occupation at its new facility in the Coega industrial development zone (IDZ) in May - and aims to create jobs for about 2 000 people over the next three years. Powerway PV SA and JA Solar Holdings recently formed a joined venture to establish a PV module assembly plant in Port Elizabeth with an initial nameplate capacity of 150MW. Benson Wu, Powerway chief executive, said the Coega IDZ location was an investment hotspot and the … [Read more...] about Another 2000 jobs for Coega
Davis: ‘Coega IDZ generating serious traction’
Two Coega investor projects, with a combined investment value of R700 million, were commissioned by the Ministers of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, and Energy, Dikobe Ben Martins today (SUBS: Sunday). The Agni Steels and DCD Wind Towers commissioning comes ahead of the start of major production at both facilities later this month and the promulgation of new legislation on Special Economic Zones (SEZ). Amendments to the SEZ Bill were passed through the National Council of Provinces last … [Read more...] about Davis: ‘Coega IDZ generating serious traction’
Ministers Davies and Martins to launch Coega Projects in Significant Milestone for Coega IDZ
Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies and Minister of Energy Dikobe Ben Martins Trade will launch the commissioning phase of two Coega Development Corporation (CDC) investor projects this weekend. The commissioning of key Coega projects will be launched on Sunday, March 9, from 9am until 1pm, at the CDC Business Centre, in the Coega industrial development zones (IDZ). The projects reaching commissioning phase are the DCD Wind Tower facility and the Agni Steels mill, major energy and … [Read more...] about Ministers Davies and Martins to launch Coega Projects in Significant Milestone for Coega IDZ
Spreading those Coega Wings
Construction work on a new Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDOH) project in Ntabankulu has begun in earnest and was marked by a sod turning ceremony yesterday. Major earth and civil works construction is already underway as building is about to start at the Sipetu District Hospital where a new hospital facility is planned. "This hospital marks the Eastern Cape Department of Health's dedication to service delivery and providing decent health services to our people," said Eastern Cape … [Read more...] about Spreading those Coega Wings
