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The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa, situated on the country's south-eastern coast. Its capital is Bhisho, though the province's largest cities are Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and East London. The Eastern Cape is the second-largest province by area and has a population of approximately seven-million people. The province's economy is anchored by manufacturing, particularly automotive production in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro, agriculture, forestry and tourism. It is home to significant citrus and livestock farming, as well as extensive forestry plantations. The Eastern Cape also holds substantial renewable-energy potential, with wind and solar projects increasingly contributing to the energy mix. Infrastructure development, including water projects such as the Mzimvubu Water Project, is central to addressing service-delivery challenges and unlocking economic growth. The province faces persistent socioeconomic challenges, including high unemployment and poverty rates, alongside infrastructure backlogs in rural areas. Governance is vested in a provincial legislature and executive council. The Eastern Cape is culturally significant as the birthplace of many anti-apartheid leaders, including Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, and remains a key region in South Africa's political and economic landscape.

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Partnerships that drive industry - Different industries need different engineering
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One of the risks in describing a broad drive technology portfolio is making every industry sound the same. The engineering requirements, however, differ considerably. A conveyor on a coal mine, an... 


Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
2nd October 2026 By: Irma Venter

The first six priority projects have emerged from government’s national green hydrogen programme pipeline. The projects all form part of the newly launched National Green Hydrogen Deal Book, which... 


Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe (right) with Técnicas Reunidas VP business development Sub-Saharan Africa Tomi Osho.
South Africa’s $5.8bn green hydrogen ammonia project takes big leap forward
2nd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hive Hydrogen South Africa on Tuesday, September 15, awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for South Africa’s pioneering $5.8-billion green hydrogen ammonia project to Spanish... 


Engen strengthens STEM education at Ebenezer Majombozi High School with solar power
Engen strengthens STEM education at Ebenezer Majombozi High School with solar power
1st October 2026

Learners and educators at Ebenezer Majombozi High School in Gompo Town (Duncan Village), East London, are set to benefit from a more reliable learning environment following the handover of a new... 


A break in the weather – not likely, you need an intelligent grid
A break in the weather – not likely, you need an intelligent grid
30th September 2026

By: Nishandra Bajinath - Digital Grid, Head of Sales in Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric Mark Twain famously said: "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change.” The... 


International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: Professor Lembe Magwaza on Advancing Sustainable Food Systems
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: Professor Lembe Magwaza on Advancing Sustainable Food Systems
30th September 2026

As the world marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September under the theme “Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste”, Professor Lembe Magwaza,... 


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South Africa's Transnet begins process to expand manganese export capacity
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's State-owned logistics operator Transnet said on Friday it has started the process of picking a private sector partner to develop and operate a new manganese export terminal for 25... 


Martina Biene departs VWGA to join Škoda Auto
25th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) chairperson and MD Martina Biene will depart the company to join Škoda Auto as its new sales and marketing board member effective October 1.  Under Biene’s... 


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On-The-Air (18/09/2026)
18th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about developments in ammonia, platinum and manganese. 


Eastern Cape, Northern Cape Sign MoU to Support Cross-Boundary Development
Eastern Cape, Northern Cape Sign MoU to Support Cross-Boundary Development
17th September 2026

In a landmark agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Eastern Cape Provincial Government and the Northern Cape Provincial Government, to establish a framework for... 


Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa unveils first six projects to emerge from national green hydrogen programme
15th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

The first six priority projects have emerged from government’s national green hydrogen programme pipeline. The projects all form part of the newly launched National Green Hydrogen Deal Book, which... 


Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe (right) with Técnicas Reunidas VP business development Sub-Saharan Africa Tomi Osho.
South Africa’s $5.8bn green hydrogen ammonia project takes big leap forward
15th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Hive Hydrogen South Africa on Tuesday, September 15, awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for South Africa’s pioneering $5.8-billion green hydrogen ammonia project to Spanish... 


Imports putting pressure on vehicle, component production – Metair
11th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

Rising vehicle imports from China and India are placing pressure on production volumes at South Africa’s local vehicle manufacturers, with this pressure spilling over to component manufacturers,... 


The above image depicts Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Strategy can boost economic activity
11th September 2026

Speaking at the Eastern Cape Export Symposium and Exhibition on August 20, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau called for support for the implementation of the South African... 


Gqeberha military hospital opening marks 10 years of GVK-Siya Zama healthcare builds
10th September 2026

The recent opening of the R625 million Gqeberha Military Base Hospital has marked another milestone in GVK-Siya Zama's decade-long contribution to healthcare infrastructure across South Africa.... 


The 2026 NRF Awards Celebrate South Africa’s Research and Science Stars
The 2026 NRF Awards Celebrate South Africa’s Research and Science Stars
4th September 2026

The 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards honoured South Africa’s top researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held on Thursday, 03 September 2026, at the Boardwalk Hotel and... 


ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE: Engineering and advisory firm Zutarihas been acknowledged for its role in delivering the detailed design for the Koruson Main Transmission Substation, built by EDF power solutions for the National Transmission Company South Africa on the border of the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces. The project was named as mega project of the year at the 2026 edition of the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, hosted yearly by Consulting Engineers South Africa, or CESA. The awards recognise projects and individuals who have set the standard for technical excellence, innovation and integrity in South Africa's built environment. Photograph: Zutari
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
4th September 2026

Engineering and advisory firm Zutari’s role in delivering the detailed design for the Koruson Main Transmission Substation, built by EDF power solutions for the National Transmission Company South... 


The parking lot roof top solar plant at Volkswagen Group Africa's component plant in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape
Cost-saving plant proving its worth
4th September 2026 By: Halima Frost

Since its commissioning in June, the PV solar project at vehicle manufacturer and exporter Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA's) component plant in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape, has successfully... 


Tshiamiso Trust reports increase in claims activity, bolsters outreach
28th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Tshiamiso Trust has reported an increase in claims activity for the 2026 financial year as it moves into the latter half of its lifespan, with claim lodgements having increased by 64%... 


Exxaro media roundtable.
Exxaro driving modernisation, reviewing what mine of future could look like
26th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s Exxaro Resources is reviewing what the mine of the future could look like amid a modernisation drive, Exxaro CEO Ben Magara pointed out in response to Mining Weekly during a media... 


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