IDC increases its presence in the Eastern Cape
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has recently increased it’s presence in the Eastern Cape by converting it’s East London based marketing office to an operational regional office. The main function of this office is to identify potential projects, extend the IDC’s reach in the province and increase their service levels within the province. Read more
Finalization of the Green Bean Project
In an effort to widen the NU18 Buffalo Organic producers knowledge and experience regarding greenhouse production and produce, a greenhouse green bean variety called Matilda (Stark Ayres) was planted. Read more
Tourist destination becomes student accommodation
The Lock Street Jail Complex is currently undergoing a R19 million overhaul and is being transformed into accommodation for about 137 students. Read more
Counting the Costs
By Les Holbrook
Recently I was asked by a reporter why I thought investors were leaving the Region, and what can be done about it. What a challenging question. Read more
Greenhouse green beans grow in Mdantsane
Follow up report on the hydroponic projects that were initiated by the Buffalo City Municipality in June 2009 at Nu 6 (Sakhisizwe), NU12 (Gqala CO-Operation) and NU 18 (Buffalo Organic producers). The hydroponic projects are part of the Mdantsane Urban Agricultural program, that is part of the Urban Rural programme through the EU Farms funded by the Department of Economic Development and Economic Affairs. Read more
50 days to go!
East London, 22 April marked 50 days until the kick-off of the first FIFA Soccer World Cup match. Celebrations were held across the country to mark this milestone in the countdown to the biggest sporting event in the world.
Although Buffalo City will not be actively involved in the hosting of any World Cup matches or hosting any teams, leaders in the city are extremely excited to get Buffalo City involved in the hype and excitement surrounding the sporting spectacle.
Oxford Street was the venue for celebrations in East London, where a partisan crowd was entertained by DJ’s and the Guild Theatre dancers. The event was attended by Executive Mayor Zukisa Faku, BCM Councillor T. Nondala, and our very own Terry Taylor, President of the Border Kei Chamber of Business. Read more
