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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.

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Interesting facts about our city to spark an entrepreneurs mind…

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  1. Interesting facts about our city to spark an entrepreneurs mind…

  2. 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

  3. Recent Developments in KZN • King Shaka International Airport • Dube Trade Port • Moses Mabhida Stadium • SEACOM under sea cable at Umtunzini • Fairmont Hotel at Zimbali

  4. 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

  5. Investment Opportunities … continued • Beneficiation of Minerals • Automotive components conversion (export-oriented investment) • Electronics • Engineering, Metal works, • Petrochemicals, Bio-Fuels, • Wood and Wood products • Pharmaceuticals

  6. INVESTMENT PROMOTION Opportunities in Durban Overview: • Opportunity 1 – Green Economy - Energy • Opportunity 2 – Manufacturing • Opportunity 3 – Maritime Sector • Opportunity 4 – ICT&E • Potential Investment Locations

  7. Enterprise Development Small Medium Micro-enterprise Fairs • SMME Fairs to bridge the gap between formal large businesses and SMME sector • Networks and linkages with mainstream economy • Opportunities to showcase products and services • Opportunity to identify key constraints for small businesses 7

  8. Imagine Durban

  9. Innovation Revitalisation of Public Spaces - Parks Water and Food Security in Peri-Urban Households SDB School’s Recycling Challenge Recreation for Girl Learners

  10. Inspiring Stakeholder Action Seminars, Demonstration and Workshops Community Conversation Special Events – Sustainable Living Expo

  11. So Let us start something new and innovative. At the same time ensuring that we create opportunities for the people of South Africa

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