First published Oct 15, 2026, 12:32:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:32:15 PM UTC

Nzimande to explore innovation and industrialisation at East London tech park

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande will visit the East London Industrial Development Zone Science and Technology Park to explore innovation, enterprise development and technical skills in support of South Africa’s industrialisation.

Illustrative image: Its a short walk to the airport building - no busses here! — Danie van der Merwe from Cape Town, South Africa/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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The planned engagement focuses on connecting technology and innovation with industry in South Africa.

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Categories: technology, economy-and-trade, politics-and-governance

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