A national deal between Air Products and APM Terminals – both tenants of the Coega Industrial Development Zone – brings into action the vision of the fourth utility with investors benefiting from the security of supply that Air Products' air separation unit will bring to the region. Air Products is providing APM Terminals with welding gases at its Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth sites. This new business partnership comes off the back of Air Products' construction of a … [Read more...] about It’s a gas doing business in Coega
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A record construction feat for DCD Wind Tower factory
Six months after breaking ground, the construction of the Coega Industrial Development Zone's (IDZ) first wind turbine manufacturing facility is on track to be completed in record time thanks to innovative and advanced engineering techniques used to fast track the process. The wind turbine factory is more than 60% complete and the ambitious task undertaken by lead construction firm NMC to build the 23 000m² facility is nearing realisation, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) said … [Read more...] about A record construction feat for DCD Wind Tower factory
SMME’s flock to Coega
The development of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME's) is one of Coega's top priorities, the corporation said following a 1 November meeting with SMME's to discuss their participation in Coega projects. The meeting was "ground-breaking and positive", the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) said, paving the way for a better working relationship with SMMEs, especially in the Nelson Mandela Bay area. The CDC already has strong policy backing a sustained programme to advance … [Read more...] about SMME’s flock to Coega
Afrox’s R300m Coega investment
Coega celebrated today as it put pen to paper on an R300-million investment deal with industrial gas company Afrox. The organisation said this was the first public announcement of a secured investor in this financial year and that other deals were in the pipeline. "Coega has really gained momentum over the past few years in spite of a tricky global economic climate and we have shown sustained investor attraction, particularly on strategic and high impact projects," said Christopher … [Read more...] about Afrox’s R300m Coega investment
The Coega Boom Town tentacles reach beyond our borders
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has expanded its role from managing the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in Nelson Mandela Bay to acting as implementation agents for various government contracts for a range of infrastructure projects around the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Over the past three years the CDC has managed schools, hospital and road-building projects, using its organisational expertise to drive socio-economic development in two provinces. "The CDC boasts one … [Read more...] about The Coega Boom Town tentacles reach beyond our borders
Department of Labour sets up shop at Coega
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and the Eastern Cape Department of Labour have teamed up to deliver "excellent and expedited services" to mutual clients and the local Motherwell community in Port Elizabeth after the department recently opened new offices in the Coega industrial development zone (IDZ). An announcement of the new offices was made at a Coega stakeholder engagement session with the Motherwell community last night 14 October. The initiative is part of the CDC's "one … [Read more...] about Department of Labour sets up shop at Coega
Benefiting the Employees of Tomorrow
Grade 10 learners - the 'employees of tomorrow' - stand to gain from a landmark agreement signed this past on Friday, 11 October, between the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and the Eastern Cape Department of Education, which will see the implementation of a comprehensive life skills development programme specifically for them. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) sets the tone for youth development particularly in evolving study skills, career and self-development, social and … [Read more...] about Benefiting the Employees of Tomorrow
Guiding black local companies in upping their BEE Levels
Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are set to benefit from Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) support as part of a new programme recently launched by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). The BEE Scorecard Improvement Programme (BEESIP) will assist 100% black-owned and black women-owned enterprises (BWOEs) to improve their broad based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) status levels. "We are becoming increasingly aware of the value of high B-BBEE scores for enterprises and … [Read more...] about Guiding black local companies in upping their BEE Levels
En ek se net vir julle mense
The CDC recently embarked on a stakeholder road show, starting in Nelson Mandela Bay, to report back to communities on Coega's progress and also to inform and empower them about opportunities and developments at South Africa's premier industrial development zone (IDZ). The outreach also aims to inform residents about the benefits offered by the organisation such as job and training opportunities, and corporate social investment initiatives. Two of the initial events remain this week, one tonight … [Read more...] about En ek se net vir julle mense
PetroSA’s Orca to be refurbished in Nqura
Orca, PetroSA's floating production, storage and offloading facility, is to be docked at the Port of Ngqura in Port Elizabeth for maintenance and refurbishments. PetroSA stated today that the platform, which is stationed off South Africa's South Coast, will be towed to the harbour upon its arrival at the Port of Ngqura next week. PetroSA's group chief executive, Nosiswe Nokwe-Macamo, said all safety procedures will be followed while the Orca is at the harbour, and added that no oil will be … [Read more...] about PetroSA’s Orca to be refurbished in Nqura
Coega – Don’t say you didn’t know
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) will embark on stakeholder road shows geared to “Inform and Empower Communities” in the Nelson Mandela Bay region during September and October. The outreach aims to inform residents about the benefits offered by the organisation such as job and training opportunities, and corporate social investment initiatives. The meetings will also focus on updating the public about the growing investments and developments at the CDC and Coega IDZ. “These road … [Read more...] about Coega – Don’t say you didn’t know
Young champions in the making
The Coega sponsored Maths and Science Programme is proving to be a success after producing this year's regional winners of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) water competition – a group who went on to clinch third position in the overall national competition on Friday. The team from Mfesane High School in Motherwell were crowned overall winners of the Port Elizabeth Algoa Regional competition on July 19 – the only school from a previously disadvantaged community to … [Read more...] about Young champions in the making
Behind Coega’s success story
Its eight o'clock in the morning and Ayanda Vilakazi is already rushing to an important board meeting. As an executive manager tasked with ensuring that the Coega Development Cooperation (CDC) maintains an image good enough to attract investors to the Eastern Cape-based state entity, his job is not an easy one. The global economic challenges tied with investor uncertainty have spelled disaster for development institutions like the CDC. Part of the current administration priorities has … [Read more...] about Behind Coega’s success story
Zine Mtanda
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Zine Mtanda from Coega Development Corporation: The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is changing the nature - and face - of the industrial game with the emergence of a number of women in management positions within the organisation, a clear indication of its commitment to equality across the board. One such mover and shaker is Zine Mtanda, Programme Director for the CDC's implementation of infrastructural projects for the … [Read more...] about Zine Mtanda
Port Elizabeth going Nuclear
Nelson Mandela Bay is set to go nuclear next week when the city hosts the Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa's (NIASA) annual industry convention. The convention, which will be held at the Boardwalk International Convention Centre, will run from August 14 to 16. It will be followed by a tour of the Coega IDZ and the Port of Ngqura. "A considerable expansion of nuclear power is coming to South Africa. This is exciting. It also brings with it great challenges and opportunities for … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth going Nuclear
