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- Development Agreement for Alfred Nzo Industrial Park: The project has advanced through a formal agreement between the Alfred Nzo Development Agency and the COEGA Development Corporation, marking a significant milestone in its progress.
- Next Phase: Detailed Feasibility Study: COEGA has been appointed as the implementing agent to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study, evaluating economic, technical, and environmental factors over the next two years.
- Purpose and Impact of the Industrial Park: Located in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Municipality, the industrial park aims to enhance local manufacturing, attract investments, and generate sustainable jobs.
- Assessment to Guide Future Planning: The feasibility study will inform investment decisions, infrastructure development, and employment strategies once completed.
Plans to develop the Alfred Nzo Industrial Park in Mbizana have taken a major step forward following an agreement between the Alfred Nzo Development Agency (ANDA) and the COEGA Development Corporation.
ANDA Chief Executive Officer Lumko Mtimde met with COEGA’s Executive Manager for the Wild Coast Special Economic Zone (SEZ), David Lefutso, to discuss the pre-feasibility study completed by COEGA. The meeting concluded with the signing of a Service Level Agreement, appointing COEGA as the implementing agent for the next phase — a detailed feasibility study.
The study will assess the economic, technical, and environmental aspects of the planned industrial park and is expected to be completed in under two years. Once finalised, it will guide investment, infrastructure planning, and job creation strategies for the project.
Located within the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Municipality, the proposed industrial park is aimed at boosting local manufacturing, attracting investors, and creating sustainable employment in the region.
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