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The Automotive Industry has various developments happening in different parts of the province.
The AIDC-EC shares its comments or related content on this page for visitors to read.
AIDC-EC reaffirms institutional stability and progress on internal governance reviews
The Board of the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) notes the recent public statement regarding governance and internal culture at the entity.
Jan 22
A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE, THE AIDC-EC BOARD REAPPOINTS CEO, MR THABO SHENXANE
The AIDC-EC Board is pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr Thabo Shenxane as the CEO for the AIDC-EC. His contract has been formally extended for a fixed term of five (5) years, effective from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030.
Jan 14
Temporary Service Interruption at EV Charging Station in East London
The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) hereby advises members of the public and electric vehicle (EV) users that the EV charging station located on Aquarium Road, Quigney, East London, is currently offline and unavailable for public use until further notice.
Dec 18, 2025
AIDC-EC Showcases Eastern Cape Excellence at Africa Kaizen Annual Conference & Awards 2025 in South Africa
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Eastern Cape Welcomes the NEV Road Trip 2025: Escaping the Noise 2.0
On Sunday, 28 September 2025, the Eastern Cape welcomed three convoys of the NEV Road Trip 2025: Escaping the Noise 2.0 led by naamsa |...
Sep 30, 2025
First Edition Hackathon Thank You Note
The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) extends its gratitude to every participant, partner, and collaborator...
Aug 8, 2025
Tooling the Local Economy: AIDC-EC Hands Over R2.5 million Worth of Tools Injection
In the heart of the Chris Hani District, where local grit fuels tomorrow’s aftermarket industry, the Eastern Cape Provincial Government,...
Jun 21, 2025
CEO's DESK: THE EASTERN CAPE CELEBRATES THE PRIVILEGE OF HOSTING 2 MAJOR AUTO EVENTS
The Eastern Cape Province will be hosting the 2 biggest events of the Automotive Sector in 2025, the Naacam Show 2025 (11-14 August) and...
Jun 13, 2025
Kaizen in isiXhosa: Where Process Meets People
At the heart of South Africa’s automotive sector, quality does not begin with machines, it starts with understanding. Sometimes...
Jun 11, 2025
The AIDC-EC is Set To Launch The First Edition Of The Automotive & eMobility Hackathon
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.
Jun 3, 2025
Day 3 of the EC EVRT Connects Land, Legacy and Infrastructure
The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) put to the test the recently installed electric vehicle infrastructure...
May 16, 2025
Notice from the Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Two years ago, in his State of the Province address, Premier Mabuyane announced that the Eastern Cape Government will establish a network...
May 13, 2025
AIDC-EC and Productivity SA Formalise Strategic Alliance to Elevate Regional Competitiveness
In a decisive move to fortify industrial development in the Eastern Cape, the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape...
Apr 25, 2025
AIDC-EC: Leading Transformation of the Automotive Sector Future Skills Pipeline
This article encapsulates The Inaugural Future Skills Summit hosted by AIDC-EC in East London.
Apr 12, 2025
The EC is dotted with 13 New Public Owned EV Charging Stations
Eastern Cape Government, Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) and Automotive Industry...
Apr 2, 2025
AIDC-EC witnesses the launch of CHERY-OMODA-JAECOO South Africa’s Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
On the 23 of February 2025, CHERY-OMODA-JAECOO South Africa launched the OMODA C9 and JAECOO 7 Plug-In Hybrids in Cape Town. This...
Mar 1, 2025
Accelerating Africa's Low-Carbon Transition: AIDC-EC Participates in Electric Mobility Capacity Building Dialogue
On 11 February 2025, the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) collaborated with key stakeholders that hosted the...
Feb 17, 2025
Connect, Collaborate, Accelerate: The Ultimate Automotive Industry Event
The AIDC-EC is proud to partner with NAACAM to bring the highly anticipated NAACAM Show 2025 to the Eastern Cape. As the birthplace of...
Feb 14, 2025
Empowering Local Businesses: The Impact of AIDC-EC's Kaizen Program
This article captures a successful Kaizen handover ceremony awarded to component suppliers and hosted by the AIDC-EC in Gqeberha.
Feb 7, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: AIDC-EC's Kaizen Certificate Handover Ceremony
This article captures the handover ceremony recognising participants of the Kaizen Basic Training program hosted at AIDC-EC.
Feb 5, 2025
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