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Digitisation is necessary, but inclusion must move at the same pace
Insights by the ELIDZ ICT Department South Africa is in the midst of a significant digital shift. Across government, industry and development institutions, digitalisation is increasingly regarded as essential to…
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Regional Learning Exchange Highlights Industry Water Stewardship, Alternative Water Sourcing and Climate Resilience
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT The NatuReS II Regional Learning Exchange 2026 concluded yesterday at the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), marking the end of three days of intensive dialogue, hands‑on…
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Regional Learning Exchange to Advance Water-Smart Industrial Development Hosted in East London
East London, South Africa — Industrial leaders, water experts and development partners from across Africa will convene in East London to advance practical solutions for water security and climate-resilient industrial…
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ELIDZ advances Digital and Advanced Manufacturing Skills through CAD and Game Development Training in Mthatha
MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE04 FEBRUARY 2024 Subject: ELIDZ advances Digital and Advanced Manufacturing Skills through CAD and Game Development Training in Mthatha. The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), through…
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Eastern Cape Youth turn ideas into impact at Innovation & Entrepreneurship Week (IEW) 2025
The Eastern Cape came alive with energy, ideas, and ambition as the 2025 Eastern Cape Innovation & Entrepreneurship Week (IEW) unfolded at the East London Industrial Development Zone Science &…
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ELIDZ-STP to host 2025 Eastern Cape Innovation & Entrepreneurship Week (IEW)
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), through its Science and Technology Park (STP in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), academic institutions,…
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ELIDZ AGM Reflects on 2024/25 Performance and Reaffirms Commitment to Vision 2030
Today, 13 November 2025, the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), it presented its 2024/25 financial year performance highlights and strategic developments driving industrial…
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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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