The Eastern Cape Finance minister’s budget allocation speech on March 8 was a welcome boost to the province’s automotive manufacturing sector. “The positive posture that we are realising from the Provincial Government should be welcome by the industry and the community of the Eastern Cape at large,” says Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape CEO Thabo Shenxane. Shenxane said an allocation of R60m over three years to the Coega Development Corporation and R74 million to ELIDZ … [Read more...] about EC Budget Speech A Boost For Automotive
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MOU Signals Electric Vehicle Focus For South Africa’s Auto Supplychain
As part of its strategy to position the automotive supply chain for growth and innovation, particularly electric vehicle technology, the AIDC Eastern Cape has signed an MOU with the South African Bureau of Standards. In terms of the agreement, the organisations will collaborate and synergise resources with a vision to establish the Eastern Cape automotive manufacturing hub as a continental centre of excellence strengthening and supporting the South African Automotive masterplan pillar of … [Read more...] about MOU Signals Electric Vehicle Focus For South Africa’s Auto Supplychain
Up to 2.5-billion spent by the dtic to support the development of the Tswane Automotive Special SEZ – Gqeberha in the News
Up to 2.5-billion spent by the dtic to support the development of the Tswane Automotive Special SEZ: The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has so far contributed R2.5 billion towards the development of the Tswane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ). The money has helped to ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Two from Nelson Mandela Bay in final stretch of Mr SA 2021 contest: Gqeberha’s hopes of bringing the Mr SA 2021 title to the Bay rest firmly on the shoulders … [Read more...] about Up to 2.5-billion spent by the dtic to support the development of the Tswane Automotive Special SEZ – Gqeberha in the News
Kariega News: From rusted to running, Gqeberha mechanic brings automotive heritage to roads
From rusted to running, Gqeberha mechanic brings automotive heritage to roads: Just in time for Spring, during the post-world war era that is, the first iconic VW Beetle rolled off the production line in Kariega. Source: "Kariega" - BingNews. Facelifted Volkswagen Polo production begins in South Africa: The facelifted Volkswagen Polo is set to hit South African showrooms in early 2022. Here’s what we know so far: ... Source: "Kariega" - BingNews. New Polo to continue sales success for … [Read more...] about Kariega News: From rusted to running, Gqeberha mechanic brings automotive heritage to roads
EASTERN CAPE ENGINEERING STUDENTS MOVE INTO HIGH GEAR WITH AIDC EASTERN CAPE
An innovative intervention launched with public TVET colleges in the Eastern Cape is expected to revolutionise the output of engineering training and boost the pipeline of skills required by South Africa’s globally competitive automotive industry. The intervention will place mechanical and electrical engineering TVET students at host companies for work integrated learning during their studies and have industry experts provide guest lectures to TVET students, ultimately equipping graduates … [Read more...] about EASTERN CAPE ENGINEERING STUDENTS MOVE INTO HIGH GEAR WITH AIDC EASTERN CAPE
Celebrating the young rising stars in the SA automotive industry – Port Elizabeth Business News
Celebrating the young rising stars in the SA automotive industry: From insights on how to improve the sector to key views on matters such as electrification, the future of mobility looks bright. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Discover a world of excitement and take control of your energy with Building Automation Systems. Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Watch more videos From Port Elizabeth. Click here to submit your Press Release - … [Read more...] about Celebrating the young rising stars in the SA automotive industry – Port Elizabeth Business News
Celebrating the young rising stars in the SA automotive industry – Port Elizabeth Business News
Celebrating the young rising stars in the SA automotive industry: From insights on how to improve the sector to key views on matters such as electrification, the future of mobility looks bright. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Discover a world of excitement and take control of your energy with Building Automation Systems. Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Watch more videos From Port Elizabeth. Click here to submit your Press Release - … [Read more...] about Celebrating the young rising stars in the SA automotive industry – Port Elizabeth Business News
Celebrating the young rising stars in the SA automotive industry – Port Elizabeth Business News
Celebrating the young rising stars in the SA automotive industry: Background: I was born and bred in Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth). I studied BCom Marketing (Business Management and Industrial Psychology) at Nelson Mandela University and completed my ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Discover a world of excitement and take control of your energy with Building Automation Systems. Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Watch more videos … [Read more...] about Celebrating the young rising stars in the SA automotive industry – Port Elizabeth Business News
New automotive guidelines a boost to Eastern Cape economy
Radical new guidelines for the automotive aftermarket sector, which take effect on 1 July 2021, will open entry and participation to SMMEs and black owned firms in South Africa's lucrative aftersales value chain. Commenting on the Competition Commission's published guidelines pertaining to the servicing and maintenance of vehicles in South Africa, the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDCEC) said the initiative would be instrumental in delivering "massive progress on targets … [Read more...] about New automotive guidelines a boost to Eastern Cape economy
State Of The Province Address Good News For Automotive Sector
Premier of the Eastern Cape Lubabalo Mabuyane's state of the Province address on February 23 is a balanced attempt in addressing the challenges of the Eastern Cape province, however the AIDC would have liked more details on how the OEMs will be supported by the Provincial Government. Commenting on the address, AIDC EC CEO Thabo Shenxane, said the Premier had both acknowledged the importance of the sector and highlighted initiatives which would entrench the Eastern Cape as the hub of … [Read more...] about State Of The Province Address Good News For Automotive Sector
AIDC EC warns on energy tariff increases
The Automotive Industry Development Centre in the Eastern Cape (AIDCEC) has warned that the electricity tariff increase of 15% effective from April 1, will slam the brake on the South African automotive supply chain's drive for greater levels of global competitiveness. The AIDCEC says rising input costs could stunt growth in volumes and particularly in exports, which in turn would make it difficult for the automotive sector to achieve targets for the country relating to inclusiveness, … [Read more...] about AIDC EC warns on energy tariff increases
Localisation Supermarket Takes Stock
The Localisation Supermarket - both a physical showcase and online catalogue of automotive components that are currently imported and for which Tier 1 suppliers are seeking local alternatives - is giving impetus to the South African Automotive Masterplan's targets to transform the automotive supply chain. According to the AIDC Eastern Cape, who initiated the project with the Eastern Cape Automotive Industry Forum, bids have been made by local companies to produce 25% of the parts listed in … [Read more...] about Localisation Supermarket Takes Stock
AIDC Eastern Cape moves to support automotive industry masterplan – MyPR.co.za
AIDC Eastern Cape moves to support automotive industry masterplan: Port Elizabeth – The AIDC EC this week unveiled a new three-year strategy to drive localization, transformation and skills development in the Eastern Cape’s automotive supply chain in support of the South African Automotive Industry Master plan. Speaking at the launch Board Chairperson, Weza Moss said the AIDC EC had repositioned itself in the light of the current automotive landscape to align its program resources … [Read more...] about AIDC Eastern Cape moves to support automotive industry masterplan – MyPR.co.za
Coega SEZ forges ahead to be PE’s new automotive hub
The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is forging ahead to become the new automotive hub on the African continent. The SEZ, which is located in the Eastern Cape, is continuing with construction in Zone 1 of the Coega SEZ BAIC site. “The Coega SEZ is well on its way to cement its position as a new automotive hub on the continent as the only place where cumulatively over $1 billion USD Chinese automotive investment is located in just one square mile,” said the Coega Development Corporation … [Read more...] about Coega SEZ forges ahead to be PE’s new automotive hub
ECAIF offers automotive opportunities for black-owned manufacturers
The Eastern Cape Automotive Industry Forum (ECAIF) is inviting all manufacturing companies in the region with a Level 3 and higher B-BBEE certification to register on its database. “Working with all the leading component suppliers in the Eastern Cape we have identified a number of opportunities for black-owned manufacturing companies in support of government’s drive to increase the participation of blacks in the manufacturing sector,” says Andre Nel, convener of the ECAIF Supply Chain Working … [Read more...] about ECAIF offers automotive opportunities for black-owned manufacturers
