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The Automotive Industry has various developments happening in different parts of the province.
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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 2.0Â led by naamsa |...
4 days ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
EV Chargers enabling seamless eMobility in the Eastern Cape.
the AIDC-EC has launched a multi-phased initiative to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and promotion in the region
Dec 17, 2024
AIDC-EC bids farewell to Priscilla Fry after 19 years of Sterling Service
This excerpt is a farewell dedication from AIDC-EC to Priscilla Fry who has served the organisation for 19 years.
Dec 16, 2024
AIDC-EC Presents Prestigious Africa Kaizen Award to CRH-Africa Automotive
This article captures a successful award handover by AIDC-EC to the Africa Kaizen Award winner, CRH-Africa.
Dec 12, 2024
Groundbreaking Partnership: Catalysing Economic Growth in the Eastern Cape
In a move set to propel the Eastern Cape's economic development, the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) has...
Dec 10, 2024
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