We unpack the impact of the recent Digital Economy Summit in East London — a major gathering focused on shaping the Eastern Cape’s digital future.

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the Digital Economy Summit in East London, focusing on initiatives to enhance the Eastern Cape's digital future.

We unpack the impact of the recent Digital Economy Summit in East London — a major gathering focused on shaping the Eastern Cape’s digital future. The summit brought together government, tech leaders, innovators, and young entrepreneurs, with big plans unveiled to boost digital infrastructure, skills, and innovation. Key announcements included a new Data Centre, a BPO facility, a Digital Hub, and the Cisco EDGE Centre — all aimed at driving jobs, connectivity, and economic growth in the province.  Guest: Mr Thembela Zweni: East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) Chief Executive Officer

People in this episode

Guest: Mr Thembela Zweni

Topics covered

• digital economy
• infrastructure
• innovation
• entrepreneurship
• technology
• economic growth

Keywords

• Digital Economy Summit
• East London
• Eastern Cape
• digital infrastructure
• innovation
• BPO facility
• Data Centre
• Cisco EDGE Centre

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: East London Industrial Development Zone

Places: East London, Eastern Cape

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