01 April 2026 marked a significant engagement between AIDC Eastern Cape, Productivity South Africa (PSA), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), as we aligned priorities for the new financial year and reaffirmed our shared commitment to enterprise development and productivity improvement.

"The Year That Was" captures the highlights of the AIDC-EC’s journey from April 2025 to March 2026. It brings to life the strategic goals outlined in recent industry features, moving beyond policy to show the real-world results.

This is the 12th call for expression of interest in the AIDC-EC Aftermarket Programme for qualifying SMMEs will participate in a needs analysis to ascertain eligibility to access opportunities in training & capacity building, access financial support as well as access to markets.

Powering the Eastern Cape’s Automotive Heartbeat: AIDC-EC and RMI Partner to Fortify the Eastern Cape Automotive Aftermarket Ecosystem in the Eastern Cape and assist standards compliance for SMMEs.

Today, 10 February, the AIDC-EC proudly joins the global community in honouring Global Women in EV Day. This is more than a date on the calendar — it is a movement to elevate the women driving the transition to electric mobility.

The Africa Kaizen Annual Conference and Awards (AKAC) 2025 were held on 27 and 28 October at Birchwood, Benoni, in South Africa under the theme of 'advancing productivity, competitiveness, and continuous improvement' across Africa.

In a world of shifting technologies and new energy systems, the Eastern Cape is not waiting for the future; it is shaping the future. This is more than a hackathon: it is a provincial pipeline for innovation, skills growth, and economic impact. Here is why it matters - and 7 reasons you should get involved.

The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) is set to host the inaugural AIDC-EC Automotive and eMobility Hackathon, a catalytic platform uniting Eastern Cape business, undergraduates and SMME private sector participants.

This article encapsulates The Inaugural Future Skills Summit hosted by AIDC-EC in East London.

This article encapsulates the awe-inspiring journey of Whittlesea young entrepreneur breaking ground in the aftermarket industry.

The AIDC-EC in a collaborative effort with the International Labour Organization (ILO) invites entrepreneurs to apply for business training.

Tuesday, 14 May 2024, an award ceremony was held in collaboration with the uYilo Programme, The Business Place, and AIDC-EC