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East London IDZ STP in partnership with UNISA launches Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge 2025 to drive socio-economic innovation
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) in partnership with UNISA is proud to announce the official launch of the Eastern Cape Innovation Challenge 2025, a province-wide initiative led through…
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Extreme Weather in the Eastern Cape: A Call for Community-Centred Climate Resilience
AUTHORED BY: Sipho Masinga – ICT Business Analyst The recent devastating storm that struck the Eastern Cape, particularly around Mthatha, claimed nearly 90 lives and severely damaged infrastructure. This tragedy…
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ELIDZ Marks 10 Years of Clean Audits – A Decade of Excellence, Integrity, and Impact
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is proud to announce its 10th consecutive clean audit opinion from the Auditor General of South Africa for the 2024/25 financial year. This…
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ELIDZ-STP Hosts an Innovative Training Workshop on Electric Vehicle Fundamentals
MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Thursday, 27 March 2025 The East London Industrial Development Zone, Science and Technology Park (ELIDZ-STP) recently hosted a five-day Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of…
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Bridging the Digital Divide in African Communities
BY: Sipho Masinga – ELIDZ ICT Business Analyst In my recent research aimed at securing connectivity to link two tea estates in the Eastern Cape, the pervasive issue of the…
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THE ELIDZ Science and Technology Park Head Elected as IASP Africa Division President
Ludwe Macingwane, the Head of the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) Science and Technology Park has been elected as the new Africa Division President of the International Association of…
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THE ELIDZ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REFLECTS ON VISION 2025 PROGRESS AND HIGHLIGHTS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the ELIDZ Conference Centre, presenting key performance highlights from the 2023/24 financial year and assessing progress…
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MEC FOR DEDEAT UNVEILS NEW 4IR COMPUTER LABORATORY AT UMTIZA HIGH SCHOOL, PAVING THE WAY FOR DIGITAL LITERACY, INDUSTRY READINESS, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE EASTERN CAPE
Today marked a significant milestone as the MEC for the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism (DEDEAT), Ms Nonkqubela Ntomboxolo Pieters, joined key stakeholders, educators, and learners at…
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ELIDZ / AIDC EASTERN CAPE PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE NEW INVESTMENTS IN THE PROVINCE’S AUTO SECTOR STARTS YIELDING RESULTS
This week, the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) Eastern Cape have started to see the results of their combined efforts towards attracting…
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ELIDZ ADVANCING MADIBA’S LEGACY THROUGH POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT
Corporate Social Investment (CSI) is a top priority to the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), emphasising the importance of actively supporting local communities. In honour of Mandela Month, the…
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ELIDZ AND AIDC FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO DEEPEN AUTOMOTIVE VALUE CHAIN LOCALISATION IN EC
Today, 7 August 2024, the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA) signed a Memorandum…
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ELIDZ DONATES SPORTS EQUIPMENT TO EMPOWER YOUTH
In commemoration of Youth Month, the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) participated in the Eastern Cape’s 2024 Provincial Youth Month Celebrations on Youth Day, 16 June 2024. The event…
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ELIDZ ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Thembela Zweni as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2024. Mr Zweni’s appointment…
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ELIDZ UNVEILS NEW INVESTMENTS
On Thursday, 25 April 2024, the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) proudly unveiled significant investments poised to elevate the renewable energy sector within the Zone. Collectively, these investments, valued…
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ELIDZ PIONEERS THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is leading the way in a journey into the digital landscape and is experiencing a high demand for additional data centre capacity from…
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ELIDZ NAMED LEADING ECO-PARK IN THE WORLD BY UNIDO
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) has proven to be at the forefront of promoting sustainability and has been named the leading eco-park in the world. The esteemed recognition,…
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ELIDZ PIONEERING EXCELLENCE THOUGH CONTINUOUSLY ALIGNING PROCESSES WITH ISO STANDARDS
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) has once again demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) management, culminating in its recent achievement of ISO…
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ICT Thought Leadership: SAFEGUARDING GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CLOUD
AN ADVANCED APPROACH TO INCIDENT RESPONSE AND DISASTER RECOVERY The advent of cloud computing has revolutionised government operations, offering better scalability and efficiency. However, as public sector organisations (e.g., government…
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