The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), with its agency, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) successfully
More infoEC recognises its GH2 potential for job creation, sustainability push
Values the collaboration in efforts to grow the sector The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) recently partnered with Green Hydrogen SA, an initiative of
More infoDEDEAT joins DSBD, Seda to harness MSME opportunities
The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism (DEDEAT) recently joined forces with the Minister for the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, and the
More infoEC joins forces with Cape provinces to elevate green energy
In a historic collaboration, the Eastern Cape (EC), along with the Northern and Western Cape, announced the decision to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying their commitment to establishing
More infoDEDEAT joins forces for beach clean-up
On September 16, 2023, in celebration of International Coastal Clean-up and World Clean-up Day (ICCD), the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) partnered with the
More infoSuccessful seminar profiles opportunities for women
In commemoration of National Women’s Day, the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), led by its Special Programme Unit, held a women empowerment seminar yesterday, August 23rd
More infoSummit to boost MSME ecosystem in Chris Hani District
In a favourably received event, government officials, business leaders and stakeholders convened a summit in the Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) to drive the growth and development of Micro, Small,
More infoCommunity witnesses youth-biased information sharing crusade
The Elundini Local Municipality witnessed a week-long information-sharing session and celebration of youth month organised by the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT). The event, which ran
More infoTourism workshop empowers unemployed graduates, entrepreneurs
The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) and the Nelson Mandela Bay hosted the
More infoAccolade for DEDEAT’s minigrid project
It is exciting that the Eastern Cape Upper Blinkwater Minigrid has been featured as an African Power & Energy Elites 2023 ESI Africa project. Many partners have contributed to its
More infoLandmark event sets the stage for green hydrogen economy in EC
The Eastern Cape (EC) is powering ahead with developing the green hydrogen (H2) economy and leveraging South Africa’s natural resources, such as solar, wind, and platinum group metals, which are
More infoSeasoned environmentalist to head environmental programme
BHISHO – The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Mmanare Cynthia Nong as the head of its
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