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Changing lives

Cambridge Hall in East London was packed with young women from around the metro who were attending a socio-economic forum hosted by Bumb’INGOMSO last Thursday. The bi-annual event is part of Bumb’INGOMSO’s leadership network that aims to…

TOKEN OF APPRECIATION: The rugby ball has on it the South African and Australian flags as well as a quote from Nelson MandelaPicture: SUPPLIED

Locals team up for special Aussie tribute

An East London woman and a Komani man teamed up recently to present a truly unique trophy to the Australian Rugby Union when the Wallabies went up against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth two weeks ago. Eastern Cape Development…

CRAFT MARKETING: Tsogo Sun Hemingways Casino corporate social responsibility committee members Belinda MacDonald left, and Diane Botha admire the art and craft produced by Eastern Cape crafters which have now been given extra exposure in custom-made cabinets in the hotel’s reception area and at The Venue@Hemingways in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Craft Collection shop. Picture: RANDELL ROSKRUGE

Upmarket display for Eastern Cape artists

Solemn ceramic cows, quirky felt sheep, swirly wire baskets and vibrant beaded bags are some of the innovative crafts now on display at Hemingways Casino and Hotel, which has installed stylish cabinets to display the best of Eastern Cape…

ECDC in export drive initiative

Bobo Dread Designs is an emerging Eastern Cape small leatherworks company established in 2009 that handmakes leather shoes, bags, belts, jackets and other accessories, using the finest leather available. The company’s designs are unique,…

Business punts Ebuhlanti entrance fee for upgrade

Members of the Border-Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) have caused a stir in the Buffalo City Metro council after proposing the authority charge an entrance fee to Ebuhlanti. The Border-Kei Chamber of Business has requested BCM to upgrade…