It is reported that the percentage of women in senior business roles in South Africa (SA) has crept enticingly close to 30% as the tipping point for gender equality. Almost one-third (29%) of senior roles in SA are now filled by women, however, one in five local firms (20%) have no women in senior positions, this is according to a recently released report by Grant Thornton International Business Report. In the same week of International Women’s Day - highlighting the international day women … [Read more...] about CDC Board member appointed to State Capture Commission
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A finalist in the prestigious Oliver Top Empowerment Awards
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) ends off the week by being nominated as one of the finalists at the Oliver Top Empowerment Awards taking place on the 12th of April 2018 at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. The CDC’s nomination as a finalist in the category “Business of the Year Award” follows the organisations prior nomination at the start of this year, as a finalist at the prestigious fifth Annual SA Premier Business Awards. The Oliver Empowerment Awards has applauded the CDC … [Read more...] about A finalist in the prestigious Oliver Top Empowerment Awards
Successful Supplier Development Day at Coega
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) this past week launched its inaugural Supplier Development Day at the Vulindlela Accommodation & Conference Centre (VACC). The event, which is a first by a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), saw captains of industry together with emerging businesses under one roof discussing various topics prevalent to business, including access to finance, procurement opportunities and regulatory compliance, says Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC’s Head of Marketing, Brand and Corporate … [Read more...] about Successful Supplier Development Day at Coega
Coega to Focus on Emerging Businesses
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today that on 22 February 2018 it would launch its inaugural Supplier Development Day event-taking place at the Vulindlela Accommodation and Conference Centre (VACC) in Coega. The event, which is an initiative of the CDC, seeks to facilitate access to information for Small Micro Medium Enterprises (SMME’s) on opportunities as well as Enterprise Development Programmes. Furthermore, the Supplier Day serves as a networking and … [Read more...] about Coega to Focus on Emerging Businesses
NMB water crisis – Coega puts up its hand
“The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is pro-actively implementing water conservation efforts by reducing its water consumption due to the drought experienced by the Nelson Mandela Bay area,” says Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC’s Head of Marketing, Brand and Communications. The CDC has a water wise garden at its head office - CDC Business Centre, comprising of self-sustainable plants that are adaptable to survive without additional watering. The plants in the CDC garden are all indigenous and … [Read more...] about NMB water crisis – Coega puts up its hand
COEGA Development Corporation Job Creation Award at the 2014 Oliver Empowerment Awards [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/7zQL0HEsv7U In 2013 Coega exceeded all its jobs and training targets in a record year for the organisation. It ensured that a total of 13 569 jobs were created during the course of the 2012/13 financial year, a substantial figure that has significant implications for families across the Eastern Cape. Coega were also awarded a Raicorp bursary worth R250 000. Click HERE to find more 'Coega Development Corporation' … [Read more...] about COEGA Development Corporation Job Creation Award at the 2014 Oliver Empowerment Awards [video]
NHI Pilot clinics come on line
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has brought joy & jubilation to the hearts of many rural families in the Eastern Cape (EC) and heightened expectations in the province of the Free State. The CDC, an implementing agent on behalf of the National Department of Health, is currently implementing a total of eleven (11) clinics accumulatively valued at R457 million. The projects, consist of eight (8) clinics valued at R257 million in the EC has seen scores of job opportunities created … [Read more...] about NHI Pilot clinics come on line
Full Steam Ahead for Coega
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) opened its doors this year with revived tenacity and enthusiasm. “We are encouraged by the improved business confidence this year and are optimistic it would translate to future business prospects,” said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC Unit head of Marketing, Brand and Corporate Communications. In the year 2018, the CDC is poignant with enthusiasm as it awaits the completion of investment projects valued in excess of R12 billion. The projects, which include, … [Read more...] about Full Steam Ahead for Coega
CDC a finalist in South African Premier Business Awards
Thirty companies will be vying for top honours in the fifth edition of the South African Premier Business Awards. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony that will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 30 January 2018. The awards are presented by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), in partnership with Brand South Africa and Proudly South African. Port Elizabeth based Coega Development Corporation is one of three finalists in the Investors Award sub category … [Read more...] about CDC a finalist in South African Premier Business Awards
CDC sues ECDoH for outstanding fees in excess of R150 million
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has instructed its lawyers to issue a letter of demand and instituted a legal action to recover outstanding debt with the Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDoH) for outstanding fees in excess of R150 million. The CDC, an implementing agent for the department of health contracted to provide project management of infrastructure planning, development and facilities management. Given the seriousness of the dispute, that has prolonged for more than two … [Read more...] about CDC sues ECDoH for outstanding fees in excess of R150 million
Coega bolstered by improved BCI
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today, that it welcomes the improved business confidence by 3.4 index points to 93.0 from its lowest level thus far in August 2017. “What is even more encouraging is the higher merchandise import and export volumes making notable contributions to the monthly improvement of the Business Confidence Index (BCI) in September 2017,” says Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC Unit Head: Marketing, Brand and Corporate Communications. The Coega Special … [Read more...] about Coega bolstered by improved BCI
CDC’s Top 9 Highlights for 2017
Despite the local and global economic challenges and slower economic growth, such as the tax revenue shortfall estimated at R50.8bn, a rising debt-to-GDP ratio and the revised growth for 2017 downwards from 1.3% to 0.7%. The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has had a “significant and good year, contributing to the Eastern Cape (EC) Regional Economic Growth,” the CDC announced today. The CDC closes the 2017 calendar year with a record high in terms of operating investors, who on a … [Read more...] about CDC’s Top 9 Highlights for 2017
Coega CSI Initiatives – Overview [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Coega Corporate Social Investment (CSI) overview video illustrating the good work done by Coega as a responsible corporate citizen. The Coega CSI programme seeks to support programmes that engender empowerment and development as well as contributing towards social transformation. Click HERE to find more 'Coega Development Corporation' videos. Coega Development Corporation video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any … [Read more...] about Coega CSI Initiatives – Overview [video]
Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Visits Coega [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. The national parliament portfolio committee for Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) visited investors in the Coega IDZ Click HERE to find more 'Coega Development Corporation' videos. Coega Development Corporation video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Visits Coega [video]
Coega’s Strategic Partnership Programme
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) conducted a workshop at the Business Process Outsourcing Park (BPO), Coega SEZ yesterday. The workshop, which targeted various Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and large private sector enterprises in the Nelson Mandela Bay, provided an opportunity for bridging the gap between established and emerging businesses. The workshop, focused on the Strategic Partnership Programme (SPP); an incentive plan created by … [Read more...] about Coega’s Strategic Partnership Programme
