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InvestSA Eastern Cape is a One Stop Shop providing strategic guidance, reducing regulatory inefficiencies, setting up norms and standards including turnaround times, to reduce red tape for potential investors in the Eastern Cape.

ECDC SHOWCASES FILM LOCATION EASTERN CAPE AT THE INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FILM FESTIVAL AFRICA (ITFFA) 2026The Eastern Cape...
07/06/2026

ECDC SHOWCASES FILM LOCATION EASTERN CAPE AT THE INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FILM FESTIVAL AFRICA (ITFFA) 2026

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) participated in the International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) 2026 held in Braamfontein, Johannesburg from 2 – 5 June 2026. ITFFA is a premier platform that connects the film, tourism and investment sectors to unlock economic opportunities through storytelling and destination marketing.

Through its engagement at ITFFA, ECDC showcased the Eastern Cape as a world-class filming and tourism destination, highlighting the province’s diverse locations, investment opportunities and growing creative economy. The festival provided valuable opportunities to connect with filmmakers, tourism stakeholders, investors and international partners, while promoting sustainable tourism and film-led economic development.

ECDC's participation aligns with its commitment to attracting investment, supporting local creative enterprises, developing industry skills, and positioning the Eastern Cape as a competitive destination for film production and tourism experiences.

ECDC’s investment promotion efforts are aimed at creating platforms that attract investors, filmmakers, and tourism stakeholders. This synergy supports the positioning of the Eastern Cape as a destination that offers both world-class tourism experiences and viable opportunities for film production.

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STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR INVESTMENT IN THE EASTERN CAPE The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the...
14/05/2026

STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR INVESTMENT IN THE EASTERN CAPE

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the investSA One Stop Shop Eastern Cape and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), hosted an intergovernmental relations engagement bringing together key institutions involved in investment facilitation and economic development across the province.

The engagement drew participation from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA), the National Empowerment Fund (NEF), the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLLRD), and the Joe Gqabi District Municipality, reflecting the breadth of coordination required to meaningfully support investors, small businesses, and youth entrepreneurs.

Discussions focused on practical interventions to enhance the Eastern Cape's investment climate, improve coordination across institutions, and strengthen support at district and local government level to help municipalities create a more enabling environment for investors.

A key outcome was the reaffirmation of the investSA One Stop Shop as a strategic platform for integrated service delivery and intergovernmental coordination, playing an important role in reducing administrative bottlenecks and improving the ease of doing business.

The session reinforced that a coordinated government approach is essential to converting investment opportunities into bankable, implementable projects that drive economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development in the Eastern Cape.

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EASTERN CAPE: OPEN FOR DIGITAL INVESTMENT AND INCLUSIVE GROWTHAt the forefront of shaping a digitally empowered future, ...
08/05/2026

EASTERN CAPE: OPEN FOR DIGITAL INVESTMENT AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH

At the forefront of shaping a digitally empowered future, the Eastern Cape continues to position itself as a province ready to participate meaningfully in the global digital economy.

On Day 2 of the East London IDZ Digital Economy Summit, ECDC’s Baphelele Mhlaba unpacked the Eastern Cape Digital Economy Transformation Strategy, which Premier Oscar Mabuyane introduced during Day 1 of the Summit, further outlining the province’s vision for inclusive digital transformation in response to the digital economy being identified as one of the key frontiers of growth for the 7th Administration.

The presentation reflected a province intentionally thinking beyond connectivity, toward participation, opportunity, innovation, and economic inclusion. From expanding broadband access and strengthening digital infrastructure, to unlocking investment opportunities in BPO, data centres, digital skills, and township connectivity, the strategy recognises that the future economy belongs to those who are connected, equipped, and empowered to compete. Importantly, the vision does not leave rural communities behind. It seeks to bridge long-standing digital divides and ensure that the benefits of technology reach every corner of the Eastern Cape.

“Digital skills are relevant in every sector. It’s not the digital economy unless someone makes money from the digital sector. Government does not make money from the digital economy, people do. Part of the strategy is to get the people who are not digitally active to be part of the digital transformation,” said Mr Mhlaba.

The discussions at the Summit reinforced a powerful message: digital transformation is no longer a future conversation, it is a development imperative capable of unlocking jobs, enterprise growth, innovation, and inclusive economic participation for the people of the province.

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EASTERN CAPE GBS PUSH GAINS MOMENTUM WITH MEC FACILITY VISITS The MEC GBS Outreach and Roundtable today culminated with ...
05/05/2026

EASTERN CAPE GBS PUSH GAINS MOMENTUM WITH MEC FACILITY VISITS

The MEC GBS Outreach and Roundtable today culminated with site visits to the Coega BPO Park which included a tour of Discovery and Startek, a visit to the Teleperformance facility at the Greenacres Office Park, and a tour of the Outworx operation in South End.

During the tours, Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism MEC Nonkqubela Pieters discussed with the investors policy interventions and support frameworks to scale the sector, promotion of cross-sector collaboration and private sector investment, and the establishment of a platform to introduce the Global Business Services sector to broader regional business leadership, and to advance commitments made in the State of the Province Address and MEC policy speech on growing the sector in the province.

Expected outcomes from the engagements include a strengthened provincial commitment to Global Business Services, a clear roadmap to scale youth employment in partnership with the private sector, identification of infrastructure, skills, and investment gaps, engagement of local business leaders in supporting and co-investing in GBS growth, and positioning the Eastern Cape as the next high-impact GBS hub in South Africa.

The GBS sector has demonstrated remarkable success in provinces like the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, where thousands of youth have been employed through contact centres, customer service operations, and back-office processing roles.

The Eastern Cape has a real opportunity to catalyse the sector to support meaningful and sustainable job creation particularly among youth, people with disabilities, and women.

It is also noteworthy that participants of the MEC GBS Outreach and Roundtable will also be joining the digital economy summit to be held at the East London Industrial Development Zone from 7-8 May.

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GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES ROUNDTABLE CHARTS FUTURE OF THE SECTOR IN THE EASTERN CAPEMore than 60 Global Business Services...
05/05/2026

GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES ROUNDTABLE CHARTS FUTURE OF THE SECTOR IN THE EASTERN CAPE

More than 60 Global Business Services (GBS) leaders, sector champions, investors, policy-makers and heads of economic development agencies joined the MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) Nonkqubela Pieters on an MEC Global Business Services (GBS) Outreach and Roundtable at the Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel in Gqeberha today.

Hosted by DEDEAT, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA), the roundtable is aimed at engaging with operators who have investments in the province and to discuss key partnerships and policies to grow the sector. The roundtable showcases the operational capabilities and investment potential of the Business Process Outsourcing sector in the province.

Among the attendees is DEDEAT Chief Director of Economic Development and Tourism Nozipho Booi, Coega Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Themba Koza, BPESA Chief Executive Officer Reshni Singh, ECDC Acting Executive Manager for Economic Development Coordination and Sector Support Vuyokazi Gwabeni and ECDC Head of Strategic Investments and Infrastructure Baphelele Mhlaba.

The roundtable commenced with a keynote address from MEC Pieters which was followed by private engagements with GBS investors. The outreach will be followed by site visits to the Coega BPO Park which will include a tour of Discovery and Startek, a visit to the Teleperformance facility at the Greenacres Office Park, and a tour of the Outworx operation in South End.

Some current GBS investors in the province include Outworx, Teleperformance, ISONxperiences, Discovery, Interact, MPC, and Dastile Wealth Insure.

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The Eastern Cape welcomes the investment pledges made at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), held in Joh...
01/04/2026

The Eastern Cape welcomes the investment pledges made at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), held in Johannesburg on 31 March 2026.

Confirmed pledges with an Eastern Cape footprint include investments in renewable energy, green infrastructure and logistics.

We remain committed to supporting investors looking to establish and grow in our province.

EASTERN CAPE POSITIONED AS A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT DESTINATION AT SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026 Led by ...
31/03/2026

EASTERN CAPE POSITIONED AS A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT DESTINATION AT SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026

Led by Finance MEC Mlungisi Mvoko, Team Eastern Cape is spearheading impactful engagements with policymakers, the investor community, sector associations and economic development institutions at the South Africa Investment Conference 2026, held at the Sandton Convention Centre.

The delegation is also participating in targeted one-on-one discussions with key stakeholders, positioning the Eastern Cape as a preferred and highly attractive investment destination.
During these engagements, Eastern Cape representatives have underscored the province’s dynamic investment ecosystem and strategic geographic positioning.

This prime location provides seamless access to African and global markets via sea, road, rail and air, supported by world-class commercial and industrial infrastructure. Situated along the south-eastern coastline of Africa, the Eastern Cape continues to emerge as a valuable international gateway for trade and investment.

At the Eastern Cape exhibition stand, the team is actively engaging with delegates, sharing critical, investment-focused insights that support the growth and development of a robust, competitive and vibrant economic environment.




SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026 OFF TO A STRONG STARTThe South Africa Investment Conference 2026 is off to an ex...
31/03/2026

SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026 OFF TO A STRONG START

The South Africa Investment Conference 2026 is off to an excellent start, with delegates from more than 50 countries gathering at the Sandton Convention Centre this morning. President Cyril Ramaphosa, alongside Deputy President Paul Mashatile and senior Cabinet ministers, delivered the opening address.

Leading Team Eastern Cape at the conference is MEC for Finance, Mlungisi Mvoko, representing Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane. He is joined by MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Nonkqubela Pieters; Head of Department for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Mickey Mama; as well as heads of economic development entities.

Team Eastern Cape will hold one-on-one engagements with investors and key stakeholders, aimed at presenting the province’s investment case and its abundant investment opportunities.

Also head out to the Eastern Cape stand at the exhibition area and learn more about the Eastern Cape’s investment opportunities, its investor support services, as well as about its enabling incentives regime.

Since 2018, the South Africa Investment Conference has cemented itself as a world-class investor-attraction platform. The country has secured investment pledges across sectors including mining, healthcare, automotive, and food and beverages.




A WORLD-CLASS INVESTMENT DESTINATION AWAITS AT SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026At South Africa Investment Confere...
30/03/2026

A WORLD-CLASS INVESTMENT DESTINATION AWAITS AT SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026

At South Africa Investment Conference 2026, find out about the Eastern Cape’s various investment opportunities across several priority sectors.

Two world-renowned Special Economic Zones (SEZs), the East London Industrial Development Zone and Coega SEZ, along with industrial parks infrastructure across the province, accentuate our business sites and value proposition, providing access to world-class logistics infrastructure and a cross-sectoral investment potential.

Welcome to a land of opportunity that is open for business.

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Eastern Cape – a compelling investment destination.




STEP INTO OPPORTUNITY AT THE EASTERN CAPE STAND – SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026At the Eastern Cape stand at So...
30/03/2026

STEP INTO OPPORTUNITY AT THE EASTERN CAPE STAND – SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026

At the Eastern Cape stand at South Africa Investment Conference 2026, you’ll benefit from insightful engagements on available investment opportunities, enabling investor support initiatives, as well as attractive investment incentives offered by the province.

Team Eastern Cape will also be available for one-on-one engagements on how you can thrive in a province with infinite investment opportunities.

Welcome to a land of opportunity that is open for business.

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Eastern Cape – a compelling investment destination.




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