interesting facts about our city to spark an entrepreneurs mind…

Interesting facts about our city to spark an entrepreneurs mind…

Economic Profile of eThekwini • Major contributor to KZN – 64.1% & 10.4% SA• GDP of 256.9 Mio. Rands at 2009 prices• Africa’s Largest Port – Expanded• Key Sectors– Manufacturing– Tourism– Logistics– IT / ICTe– Agribusiness

• King Shaka International Airport

• Dube Trade Port

• Moses Mabhida Stadium

• SEACOM under sea cable at Umtunzini

• Fairmont Hotel at Zimbali

Recent Developments in KZN

Investment Opportunities • Coastal Resorts Developments – (South & North Coast and St Lucia)

• Attracting International Hotel Brands

• Development of the ICT, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and

Call Centre industries

• Focused Trade/Export to other African Countries

• Production of Fresh Produce for export

• Renewable and Alternative Energy projects

Investment Opportunities … continued

• Beneficiation of Minerals• Automotive components conversion (export-oriented investment)

• Electronics • Engineering, Metal works, • Petrochemicals, Bio-Fuels, • Wood and Wood products• Pharmaceuticals

INVESTMENT PROMOTIONOpportunities in Durban

Overview:

•Opportunity 1 – Green Economy - Energy•Opportunity 2 – Manufacturing•Opportunity 3 – Maritime Sector•Opportunity 4 – ICT&E•Potential Investment Locations

Enterprise Development Small Medium Micro-enterprise Fairs

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1. SMME Fairs to bridge the gap between formal large businesses and SMME sector

2. Networks and linkages with mainstream economy

3. Opportunities to showcase products and services

4. Opportunity to identify key constraints for small businesses

Imagine Durban

Innovation

Revitalisation of Public Spaces - Parks

SDB School’s Recycling Challenge

Water and Food Security in Peri-Urban Households

Recreation for Girl Learners

Inspiring Stakeholder Action

Community ConversationSeminars, Demonstration and

Workshops

Special Events – Sustainable Living Expo

So Let us start something new and innovative. At the same time ensuring that we create

opportunities for the people of South Africa