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.
KEY SECTORS Overviews of
KEY SECTORS Overviews of the main economic sectors of the EasternCape Agriculture and agro-processing 22 Renewable energy 24 Tourism 26 Film 28 Global Business Services 29 Oceans economy 30 Manufacturing general 32 Manufacturing automotive 33 Education 34 Banking 35 Development finance and SMME support 36 South Africa’s first indoor Skypark facility has opened at the Wild Coast Sun. The Magic Company, which operates the bowling alley, arcade games and rides, has invested R6.4-million in an indoor structure that is over 18m high, has 21 rope obstacles on a skytrail and a built-in zipline skyrail. The Wild Coast Sun opened two new franchised restaurants in 2022 and the Mangwanani Spa will be upgraded in the course of 2023.
