Episode description

Andile Africa is CEO of the Automotive Industry Development Center. The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) which is an agency of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development. 

The AIDC was established as a support centre to strengthen global competitiveness in the local automotive industry and to bolster the position of Gauteng as an automotive industry destination of choice. 

The AIDC has accelerated economic growth within the automotive industry through strategic partnerships with government, non-governmental agencies, and industry leaders. 

The AIDC prides itself in being a world-class organisation specialising in Skills Development and Training, Enterprise Development, Incubation Programmes, Management of Incentive Programmes and Facility Management.

In this discussion with Andile, you'll discover:

-The role of the African automotive sector in the global economy...00:45

-What is the future of the African automotive sector...04:00

-The future of EV's and mobility in the African auto sector...07:30

-What are the IAFCTA's objectives?...12:50

-Success stories of foreign investment in the African automotive industry...18:30

-What are the expectations for attending the Africa Automotive show this coming fall...21:50

-And much more...