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EC features prominently in AGHS 2025

4 hours ago by DEDEAT
EC features prominently in AGHS 2025

The Eastern Cape featured prominently at the 2025 African Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS), held at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town from 11 to 13 June. The summit,

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A Milestone for Conservation and Economic Growth in the EC

5 days ago by DEDEAT
A Milestone for Conservation and Economic Growth in the EC

Mkambathi Nature Reserve declared Ramsar Wetland of International Importance as ECPTA’s game auction generates R2.2 million. In a significant stride for both environmental conservation and economic development, the Eastern Cape

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EC LEADS YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

25 days ago by DEDEAT
EC LEADS YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, through the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), led by MEC Nonkqubela Pieters, has strengthened its commitment to tackling youth unemployment by

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MEC PIETERS LAUNCHES THE PROVINCIAL ROAD SAFETY FESTIVE SEASON CAMPAIGN

06/12/2024 by DEDEAT
MEC PIETERS LAUNCHES THE PROVINCIAL ROAD SAFETY FESTIVE SEASON CAMPAIGN

The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), led by MEC Nonkqubela Pieters, officially launched the Road Safety Festive Season Campaign in partnership with Nelson Mandela

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MEC PIETERS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES THE EASTERN CAPE SUMMER SEASON

02/12/2024 by DEDEAT
MEC PIETERS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES THE EASTERN CAPE SUMMER SEASON

Addo, Eastern Cape, 2 December 2024 – MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism (DEDEAT), Hon Nonkqubela Pieters officially launched the Eastern Cape’s Summer Season Campaign today under the

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PARTNERSHIP AND TRANSFORMATION HIGH ON THE AGENDA AT THE HEINEKEN VISIT

06/11/2024 by DEDEAT
PARTNERSHIP AND TRANSFORMATION HIGH ON THE AGENDA AT THE HEINEKEN VISIT

The Eastern Cape and Heineken Beverages have agreed to draft a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise a collaborative framework that will address common interests. Key initiatives include the

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MEC PIETERS REVEALS GROUNDBREAKING COEGA TANK FARM PROJECT

03/10/2024 by DEDEAT
MEC PIETERS REVEALS GROUNDBREAKING COEGA TANK FARM PROJECT

The MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), Honourable Nonkqubela Pieters, formally unveiled the Orion Engineered Carbons (Orion) Tank Farm Project in Zone 7 of the Coega Special

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MEC PIETERS HANDS OVER EQUIPMENT TO BUSINESS IN EZIBELENI IP

26/09/2024 by DEDEAT
MEC PIETERS HANDS OVER EQUIPMENT TO BUSINESS IN EZIBELENI IP

In line with the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism’s (DEDEAT) transformative mandate to foster inclusive economic growth, create jobs, reduce poverty, and address the rising

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WINNERS SHINE AT 2024 EC PROVINCIAL ENVIRO AWARDS

23/09/2024 by DEDEAT
WINNERS SHINE AT 2024 EC PROVINCIAL ENVIRO AWARDS

The 2024 Eastern Cape Provincial Environmental Awards, held at the East London International Convention Centre (ICC) on 20 September 2024, celebrated schools dedicated to environmental sustainability. Learners from across the

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GQEBERHA TOWNSHIP YOUTH RECEIVE MOTORBIKES TO OPERATE AS BUSINESS OWNERS

12/08/2024 by DEDEAT
GQEBERHA TOWNSHIP YOUTH RECEIVE MOTORBIKES TO OPERATE AS BUSINESS OWNERS

Fifty (50) unemployed youth from four Gqeberha townships became new delivery business owners, with 10 receiving motorbikes with accessories worth R305 750 from the MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs

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MEC PIETERS LEADS DEDEAT WOMEN’S DAY BUILD-UP

07/08/2024 by DEDEAT
MEC PIETERS LEADS DEDEAT WOMEN’S DAY BUILD-UP

The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism (DEDEAT) MEC Nonkqubela Pieters led the Provincial Women’s Day build-up programme at the Misgund Multipurpose Centre yesterday. The session

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MEC PIETERS LEADS THE PLANTING OF 80 TREES

23/07/2024 by DEDEAT
MEC PIETERS LEADS THE PLANTING OF 80 TREES

The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism (DEDEAT) MEC, Ms Noknqubela Pieters marked Provincial Environmental Day with the planting of eighty (80) trees in 13 schools

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24 Jul 2023

DEDEAT COLLABORATES WITH CHDM, VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS FOR CAREER EXHIBITION: To empower & guide the youth in Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) towards making informed career choices, the DEDEAT spearheaded a 2-day exhibition on 21-22 July 2023.

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24 Jul 2023

ECDC GOES DIGITAL: ECDC goes digital means MSMEs looking for the ECDC services can now go online via https://buff.ly/3B8fI4s and access the MSME Virtual Platform and apply for the financial services; loans & incentives & Business Development Support #DEDEATGroup

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21 Jul 2023

CHRIS HANI MUNICIPALITY MSME SUMMIT, 25-26 JULY 2023, KOMANI: DEDEAT, CHD & OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WILL HOLD THE SUMMIT - It aims to raise awareness, consolidate support & foster collaboration between the private sector to build an integrated MSME ecosystem to develop the sector.

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