Eastern Cape competitiveness in agriculture is in the following areas; chicory, citrus, deciduous, essential oils, mohair, dairy, macadamia and livestock production (SA's cattle & sheep breeding region - 3.3 million cattle). The province has large factor endowments that allow for cattle and she .....

South Africa is home to Africa’s most advanced automotive industry. Seven major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The automotive value chain in the Eastern Cape is extensive and well-established with over 150 companies involved in the production of components and sub-components as well .....

Digital technologies connect businesses and individuals in remote areas to global markets, enabling them to participate in the digital economy and access new customers, suppliers, and partners. The Eastern Cape is connected to global undersea cables linking the province to global communications net .....

South Africa has one of the oldest film industries in the world, comprising of globally recognised creative crews and talents. South Africa is a globally acclaimed destination for film production. The Eastern Cape with its breath-taking film locations has surged as global filming destination for lo .....

There are notable opportunities to develop manufacturing centres and production facilities for renewable energy within the Eastern Cape Particularly in the areas of wind, solar energy and battery storage. To date, 15 large scale wind and solar farms have been constructed, with an additional 2 under .....

South Africa is one of the largest medical device markets in the Middle East and Africa region and was estimated at R21 billion in 2021 and projected to grow to R29.6 billion by 2025 (South African Medical Research Council 2021). South Africa is the primary business hub for the medical technology i .....

The provincial strategy with regards to the Oceans Economy is derived from Operation Phakisa Programme. Operation Phakisa has earmarked initiatives in support of port infrastructure; boat building & ship repairs; industry development & the provision of support to aquaculture projects: Coastal & marine tourism; smal .....

The province is home to Africa’s leading tourism corridors boasting an 800km coastline (6 blue flag beaches) that offer eco-tourism, sport, heritage, and cultural tourism opportunities. With 4 National parks and 21 provincial reserves housing Big 7 – rhino, buffalo, lion, elephant, grea .....