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EASTERN CAPE UNVEILS GREEN HYDROGEN STRATEGY TO DRIVE INDUSTRIALISATION AND INVESTMENT
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 – The Eastern Cape has unveiled its Green Hydrogen Strategy at the African Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS) 2026 in Cape Town, setting out how the province…
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EASTERN CAPE TO SHOWCASE GREEN HYDROGEN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT AFRICAN GREEN HYDROGEN SUMMIT 2026
The Eastern Cape will join the Northern and Western Capes at the African Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS) 2026, presenting a coordinated Three Capes proposition aimed at positioning the region as…
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Molecules of Change: Why Green Hydrogen Makes Sense for the Eastern Cape
A Thought Leadership Perspective Ahead of the African Green Hydrogen Summit 2026. By Dr Chris Ettmayr When most people hear the term green hydrogen, they think about exports, billion-rand investments,…
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ELIDZ PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION AND SMME GROWTH IN THE EASTERN CAPE
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), through its Science and Technology Park (STP), is inviting innovators, entrepreneurs and emerging enterprises to participate in its Prototype Development Programme, an initiative…
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HEMP AND CANNABIS BENEFICIATION PROGRAMME OPENS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR EASTERN CAPE ENTERPRISES
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), through its Science and Technology Park (STP) and in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has issued an Expression…
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ELIDZ ISSUES SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST PUBLIC LIGHTING ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT TENDER
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), a UNIDO-recognised Leading Eco-Industrial Park, has taken a significant step in advancing energy-efficient public infrastructure through the launch of South Africa’s first public…
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BREWING A LEGACY: HOW MPHO MAJENG IS TRANSFORMING HERITAGE INTO OPPORTUNITY
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, stories of resilience, determination and innovation continue to highlight the vital role women play in economic growth and entrepreneurship. One such story is that…
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Eastern Cape Drives Investment Growth at SEZ Conference 2026
Monday, 13 July 2026 – The Eastern Cape Province will take centre stage at the upcoming 2nd International Special Economic Zones – Infrastructure & Investment Conference, to be held at…
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ELIDZ Unveils R330 Million Digital Infrastructure Projects to Drive Eastern Cape Growth
The East London Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd (ELIDZ), an entity of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), today unveiled a portfolio of digital…
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Eastern Cape Digital Economy Summit 2026 to Shape the Province’s Digital Future
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), an entity of the Eastern Cape Department of EconomicDevelopment, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), will host the Eastern Cape Digital Economy Summit 2026,…
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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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