oluquka uwonke-wonke
rural economy)
oluquka uwonke-wonke
oluquka uwonke-wonke
oluquka uwonke-wonke
projects with the village
being the centre of operation.
oluquka uwonke-wonke
land assets into hubs of improved economic activity.
495
ECRDA loans disbursedR35,2m
Total value of loans disbursed21
MAFISA loans disbursedR11,3m
of MAFISA loans dibursed158
158 hemp permits secured158
158 hemp permits secured495
ECRDA loans disbursedR35,2m
Total value of loans disbursed21
MAFISA loans disbursedR11,3m
of MAFISA loans dibursed158
158 hemp permits secured158
158 hemp permits securedECRDA REGIONAL OFFICESÂ
EASTERN REGION
Regional Director: Mr Phiwe Mnyatheli
Cell Number: 066 170 2082
Email Address: MnyatheliP@ecrda.co.za
EASTERN REGION: 52 Sprigg Street, Mthatha, 5099 | T: +27 (0) 47 531 2266.
+27 82 850 0652
ECRDA SOUTHERN REGIONÂ
Regional Director: Mr Luvo Qongqo
Cell Number: 071 605 8679
Email Address: QongqoL@ecrda.co.za
SOUTHERN REGION: 128 Alexandra Rd, King William’s Town, 5600 | T: +27 (0) 43 604 7000.
ECRDA NORTHERN REGION
Regional Director: Mr Mzimkhulu Zenzile
Cell Number: 072 593 4023
Email Address: zenzilem@ecrda.co.za
NORTHERN REGION: 24 Hospital Street, Cradock, 5880 | T: +27 (0) 48 881 0177
CATALYTIC HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS
The ECRDA has a dedicated focus on formulating, promoting, and ensuring the implementation of a comprehensive Integrated rural development strategy for the Eastern Cape.
ECRDA drives the implementation of catalytic high impact projects with the village being the centre of operation. These projects include agro-processing, forestry development, wool and mohair, marine tilapia farming, cannabis and hemp development all supported by our rural financial services.
AGRO-
PROCESSING
Getting more currency into the pockets of rural communities through a vibrant agro-processing programme that promotes commercialisation, value addition and beneficiation of primary production.
FORESTRY
DEVELOPMENT
A strong community focus whichmtransforms unproductive communal land assets which have a high commercial forestry development and processing potential into hubs of improved economic activity.
FORESTRY
DEVELOPMENT
A strong community focus whichmtransforms unproductive communal land assets which have a high commercial forestry development and processing potential into hubs of improved economic activity.
CANNABIS AND
HEMP DEVELOPMENT
Promoting the growth and development of the cannabis and hemp industry in order to contribute to job creation, food security and value addition activities which should result in the improvement of rural income.
WOOL AND
MOHAIR
Driving the development of the wool and mohair industry so that small scale producers receive premium prices for their products at international markets.
MARINE TILAPIA
INDUSTRY
Promoting the development of a thriving marine tilapia industry which acts as a catalyst for food security and job creation and value addition through environmentally friendly aquaculture practices.
CANNABIS AND
HEMP DEVELOPMENT
Promoting the growth and development of the cannabis and hemp industry in order to contribute to job creation, food security and value addition activities which should result in the improvement of rural income.
WOOL AND
MOHAIR
Driving the development of the wool and mohair industry so that small scale producers receive premium prices for their products at international markets.
MARINE TILAPIA
INDUSTRY
Promoting the development of a thriving marine tilapia industry which acts as a catalyst for food security and job creation and value addition through environmentally friendly aquaculture practices.
The ECRDA vision serves to inspire the organisation to work tirelessly towards transformed rural areas that are socially and economically developed as well as establishing an institutional environment that is conducive to rural development.
RURAL FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Providing empowering loan funding to deserving rural entrepreneurs in order to stimulate vibrant economic activity and the promotion of improved wealth creation.
RURAL FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Providing empowering loan funding to deserving rural entrepreneurs in order to stimulate vibrant economic activity and the promotion of improved wealth creation.
RURAL FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Head Office
3-33 Phillip Frame Road,
Waverley Office Park,
2nd Floor, Chiselhurst,
East London, 5201
Report fraud to 0800 701 701:
Reports are made anonymous in
all official South African languages
RURAL FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Head Office
3-33 Phillip Frame Road,
Waverley Office Park,
2nd Floor, Chiselhurst,
East London, 5201
Report fraud to 0800 701 701:
Reports are made anonymous in
all official South African languages
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
MEDIA OFFICE
A notable example is the story of Zuko Magadla, an ambitious young farmer from Libode under the Nyandeni Local Municipality. Zuko is one of five emerging farmers who...
oday marks a significant milestone for the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) as we proudly welcome our new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Simpiwe Somdyala!...
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA), in collaboration with the Matatiele Local Municipality, Alfred Nzo Development Agency (ANDA), Alfred Nzo Community...
Thulani Magida, a beneficiary of the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) and sefa Rural Blended Finance Scheme, has expressed profound gratitude for the...
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) recently hosted a pivotal RED Hubs Dialogue Session, aimed at driving significant transformation in rural economies....
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) has taken a significant step toward empowering rural cannabis growers by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is at the forefront of developing South Africa's hemp and cannabis sector, recognising its significant potential for...
The 6th Annual African Agri Investment Indaba, held in Cape Town from November 20 to 22, 2023, has firmly established itself as the premier investment summit in the...
Sign up for updates on ECRDA news and offers
Sign up for updates on ECRDA news and offers
