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Don’t Pay Money for that Construction Job at CDC

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has, in the past couple of weeks, been made aware of social media messages that have been circulating about construction jobs that are allegedly being sold by people/persons in or outside the employ of the CDC purporting to be representing the CDC. The CDC views these allegations in a serious light and would like to categorically distance itself from such and to urge all those with information about this matter to contact the CDC’s Tip-off Anonymous … [Read more...] about Don’t Pay Money for that Construction Job at CDC

COEGA Economic Zone Developments: Lionel Billings [video]

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Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. The Coega Development Corporation announced earlier this year that it's investment projects worth more than R1 billion were ready for implementation in it's Industrial Development Zone. In January, CDC said it had created 18 366 jobs in the past financial year in addition to attracting billions of rand in new investments. In the past eight years, it had created more than 80 000 jobs and was in line to increase the number. Two years ago CDC signed … [Read more...] about COEGA Economic Zone Developments: Lionel Billings [video]

Over four hundred and fifty two jobs boost for NMB impoverished communities

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC), operator of the award winning Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) announced today, that over four hundred and fifty two (452) much needed jobs have been created as a result of the booming construction in the SEZ. The projects currently at various phases of construction include the (1) Customs Control Area (CCA), (2) BAIC Ring Road Project, (3) BAIC construction site (Automotive sector) all of which are in Zone 1, (4) MM Engineering (Energy Sector) in … [Read more...] about Over four hundred and fifty two jobs boost for NMB impoverished communities

SMME’s Benefit from R30 Million in local projects

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Nine SMMEs awarded contracts worth R30 million by Coega - Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in the Eastern Cape are getting a much needed boost from the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) following its investment of R30 million in SMMEs to complete various construction projects in the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) "As an empowerment-driven organisation, the CDC is conscious of the important role that the small business sector plays in unlocking economic growth in Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about SMME’s Benefit from R30 Million in local projects

CDC receives Best International Trade Marketing Specialist – South Africa award

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The Coega Development Corporation announced on Wednesday that it has been awarded the Best International Trade Marketing Specialist - South Africa at the Sub-Saharan Enterprise Awards 2017 hosted by MEA (Middle East & Africa) Markets. The announcement follows hot on the heels of the CDC winning the Vision 2030 Awards on Infrastructure Development and its commitment to the realisation of the national development plan objectives. The recently held MEA awards look at the ever expanding … [Read more...] about CDC receives Best International Trade Marketing Specialist – South Africa award

Coega in Running for R25 Billion 1000MW Gas to Power Plant

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The Coega SEZ continues to spark interest from the energy sector, and is poised for the 1000 MW of gas to power plant valued in excess of R25-billion Investors in the energy sector are continuing to plug into the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for a wide spectrum of technologies, ranging from renewable energy, gas to nuclear, says Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, Head of Marketing and Communications at the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). “The Coega SEZ has been identified by the Department of … [Read more...] about Coega in Running for R25 Billion 1000MW Gas to Power Plant

Ugandan delegation visits Coega IDZ

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is hosting a delegation from the Republic of Uganda as part of its integrated stakeholder engagement approach. The visit by the Uganda delegation forms part of a fact finding mission comprising of a series of presentations from both the CDC and the Ugandan delegation to impart mutual knowledge on mega infrastructure development and the Gas sector. “Over the years, the CDC has learnt that there is room for competition but more importantly we realized … [Read more...] about Ugandan delegation visits Coega IDZ

11 SMMEs Benefit from BAIC SA Plant to the tune of R17.1 Million

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Work continues at the BAIC SA Manufacturing Plant - bush clearing completed by 11 SMMEs - on track to start production in 2018, with maximum participation of the local SMMEs. Phase 1 (Site Preparations) has been completed and Phase 2 (Construction) is due to start soon; however excavations are already underway. Today, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced that the BAIC SA investment in the manufacturing facility is earmarked to be completed within the planned timeframes. However, … [Read more...] about 11 SMMEs Benefit from BAIC SA Plant to the tune of R17.1 Million

Half-a-billion rand in revenue despite tough trading conditions

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today announced its year-end unaudited performance results for the Financial Year (FY) 2016/17, which, it says, exceeded expectations. The organisation achieved double-digit growth in new investments in the Coega SEZ for the third consecutive year. This follows the CDC's recent announcement that more than R1 billion of newly signed investments in the Coega SEZ are ready for implementation, including: A R650 million manufacturing cement grinding … [Read more...] about Half-a-billion rand in revenue despite tough trading conditions

Local company is a finalist in Vision 2030 Awards

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has been nominated as a finalist in the Vision 2030 Awards. A South African first, the awards recognise the achievements and success stories of organisations, enterprises and individuals that are actively demonstrating alignment to the government’s Nine-Point Plan to boost economic growth and achieve the milestones set by the National Development Plan (NDP). Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC unit head marketing & communications said, “we are pleased with … [Read more...] about Local company is a finalist in Vision 2030 Awards

You Dream it. We Build it. You Thrive.

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced that it has two units left for leasing on its purpose built 6000m2 Coega multi-user facility located in Zone 3 of the Coega IDZ. The facility was built by the CDC, thus demonstrating the organization’s expertise in building and maintaining mega infrastructure projects in South Africa. Since the opening of the Coega multi-user facility, the units have been selling fast. The last two units still available are between the sizes of 420m2 and … [Read more...] about You Dream it. We Build it. You Thrive.

State of the art facility leading to better health care in the rural areas of Transkei

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Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has successfully implemented another multi-million rand project on behalf of the Department of Health. The Maxwele clinic, a R24 million project has reached completion phase and is ready for utilisation by the local community. During the construction of the project, 52 people from the local community benefited; 35% of the project value was also awarded to local Small Micro Medium Enterprise (SMMEs). The Clinic is located in Viedgesville, King Sabatha … [Read more...] about State of the art facility leading to better health care in the rural areas of Transkei

Over R1 billion worth of investment projects being cemented for Coega

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced today that investment projects worth over R1 billion are ready for implementation in the Coega IDZ, from April 2017. This announcement follows the unaudited results of what has been another successful Financial Year for the organization in which the CDC proved its fortitude as a leader in investment attraction by securing a total of 16 investors with a combined investment value of R11.7 billion. “The metals and manufacturing industrial … [Read more...] about Over R1 billion worth of investment projects being cemented for Coega

Use of ‘designated’ by Daily Despatch found wrong

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After months of protracted discussions with the Press Ombudsman and the Daily Dispatch the CDC is pleased to announce that the Press Ombudsman has found in the favour of the CDC. After a meeting of the Coega Development Corporation and the Daily Dispatch presided over by Press Ombudsman, Mr. Johan Retief on March 22, 2017 regarding newspaper articles by Mike Loewe, Chief Editor of the Daily Dispatch, published in the Daily Dispatch on 2 February 2017, it has been found that these articles … [Read more...] about Use of ‘designated’ by Daily Despatch found wrong