Nzimande calls for innovation-driven industrial development in the Eastern Cape
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has called on the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) to promote innovation, skills development and economic growth. During a visit to the ELIDZ, Nzimande emphasised the need to strengthen links between research, technology and the manufacturing sector to support industrial development.
He said the region’s automotive industry offers opportunities in advanced manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence and electric vehicle development. Nzimande also stressed that small businesses, women, young people and rural communities should benefit from these developments. He called for stronger collaboration between industries, universities and technology institutions to turn local innovations into new products and businesses.
