Eastern Cape Business 2023-24
The 2023/24 edition of Eastern Cape Business is the 16th edition of this successful publication that, since its launch in 2006, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is supporting this issue of the journal, both in providing up-to-date information for editorial use and in sharing information about its activities. It will also distribute the journal through its regular channels. The Eastern Cape’s multi-faceted approach to the challenges and opportunities of sustainability are explored in a special feature. From caring for agricultural land through partnerships between farmers, wool brokers and fashion houses, to solar panels and improved lighting and water systems, companies are finding ways to incorporate sensible and profitable solutions into their business models. The Nelson Mandela Bay Development Agency celebrates a significant milestone this year, it being 20 years since it began operations.
The 2023/24 edition of Eastern Cape Business is the 16th edition of this successful publication that, since its launch in 2006, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is supporting this issue
of the journal, both in providing up-to-date information for editorial use and in sharing information about its activities. It will also distribute the journal through its regular channels.
The Eastern Cape’s multi-faceted approach to the challenges and opportunities of sustainability are explored in a special feature. From caring for agricultural land through partnerships between farmers, wool brokers and fashion houses, to solar panels and improved lighting and water systems, companies are finding ways to incorporate sensible and profitable solutions into their business models. The Nelson Mandela Bay Development Agency celebrates a significant milestone this year, it being 20 years since it began operations.
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CONTENTS<br />
<strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>2023</strong>/<strong>24</strong> edition<br />
Introduction<br />
Foreword 6<br />
A unique guide to business and investment in the <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong>.<br />
Special features<br />
Regional overview of the <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> 8<br />
Green hydrogen and battery storage are among the new<br />
sectors howing promise in the regional economy, along<br />
with the Oceans Economy.<br />
Investment, a key lever for driving<br />
sustainable economic development 12<br />
The second annual <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> Investment Conference<br />
was held in 2022.<br />
Sustainability in all things 16<br />
From geyser socks to water saving and land revitalisation,<br />
<strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> entities are innovating to thrive.<br />
Economic sectors<br />
Agriculture and agro-processing 26<br />
A black-owned dairy has won a major contract.<br />
Renewable energy 28<br />
Green hydrogen and battery storage are generating interest.<br />
Education and training 29<br />
Vaccines are being developed at Walter Sisulu University.<br />
Tourism 30<br />
Domestic tourists chose the <strong>Eastern</strong> <strong>Cape</strong> in 2022.<br />
Film 32<br />
Investment in film is creating good returns.
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