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This Women's Month, the ECDC celebrates the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs who are transforming lives through enterprise. Among these inspiring businesses is Amamfengu Women Agricultural Primary Cooperative Limited, a 100% women-owned cooperative that is proving how agriculture can become a powerful vehicle for inclusive economic growth and rural development. Established in 2017,…
MARKET YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AT GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA (GIC) Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) – SSAS Pavilion to Grocery Innovations Canada ECDC intends to seek funding from the dtic SSAS to set up a pavilion at the Grocery Innovations Canada, scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada, from 27th-28th October 2026. GROCERY INNOVATIONS CANADA is the largest B2B grocery trade…
When young entrepreneurs are empowered with the right opportunities and support, they create jobs, strengthen local economies and inspire others to pursue their own entrepreneurial journeys. This is the story unfolding at the Emaxesibeni Hawkers Centre, where youth-owned enterprises are demonstrating the power of entrepreneurship to transform communities. Launched in 2024, the Hawkers Centre has…
June 16, 2026: Ten unemployed young people from the OR Tambo District Municipality today became delivery business owners after receiving 10 motorcycles and accessories valued at R386,470 from Eastern Cape MEC for Finance, Mlungisi Mvoko during the provincial Youth Day celebrations at the eMaxesibeni (Mount Ayliff) Police Grounds in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality. The latest handover brings…
June 11, 2026: A R399,796 incentive from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) – managed Imvaba Cooperative Fund to implement an irrigation scheme is fuelling the commercialisation ambitions of the youth-owned Feeda Nathi Primary Agricultural Cooperative in Vaalbank, Lady Frere. Operating on a 50-hectare farm, the team currently uses approximately six hectares, producing cabbage,…
When young people combine their skills, experience and determination, they become a powerful force for change. For the five members of Mohautse Group, trading as Thabseki Bakery, what began as a shared vision to build something meaningful has grown into a thriving bakery business. Established in 2023, the cooperative was founded by five members, comprising one male and four young women, who shared…
Faced with limited employment opportunities, three young siblings from Nelson Mandela Bay turned their passion for baking into a thriving business that is creating opportunities not only for themselves, but for their community. Established in 2021 and operational since December 2022, Bake It Perfect (Pty) Ltd is a 100% black youth-owned township bakery, with 67% black female ownership. As South…
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Eastern Cape Film Expo! The 2026 instalment of this film industry extravaganza promises an exciting line-up of film screenings, panel discussion, presentations, testimonials, and masterclasses to a diverse audience of established and aspiring filmmakers, policy-makers and funders. The hybrid expo is a space for filmmakers, creatives and industry pros to…
The ECDC, in partnership with PUM Netherlands Senior Experts, hosted a Biosecurity Seminar focused on strengthening the province's livestock industry. The engagement brought together industry experts, stakeholders, and agricultural role players for practical discussions on biosecurity measures and sustainable interventions aimed at protecting livestock, safeguarding livelihoods, and advancing food…
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) continues to create international market access opportunities for South African businesses through participation in various global exhibitions, trade shows, and National Pavilions aimed at showcasing locally manufactured products to the world. Manufacturers and registered exporters are encouraged to explore international trade exhibition…
