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KwaZulu-Natal Business 2018-19 edition

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The 2018/19 edition of KwaZulu-Natal Business is the 10th issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2008, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the KwaZulu-Natal Province. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there are special features on the investment prospects of Durban (eThekwini) and on the specific attractions for investors of other regions throughout the province. We are pleased to include a survey of the province’s economy from Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal, the dedicated trade and inward investment promotion agency that promises to be “your knowledge partner in business”. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.kwazulunatalbusiness.co.za. Updated information on KwaZulu-Natal is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.

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OVERVIEW Meetings and events ONE campaign panel on ending poverty through education, World Economic Forum, Durban, 2017. The meetings, incentives, conference and exhibition sector (MICE) has been strong in the province for some time and it was boosted by the hosting in May 2017 of the World Economic Forum on Africa, which attracted 800 of the largest companies in Africa as well as several Fortune 500 businesses. The event showcased investment opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal to an elite group of potential investors. MICE has been declared a priority sector by the provincial government. A dedicated unit within the KZN Tourism Authority, the Convention Bureau, has booked more than 50 events and conferences since 2012, bringing about R3-billion into the provincial economy. Durban's hosting of the Tourism Indaba further supports the idea that the province is a major conference destination. More than 7 000 delegates are annually attracted to the Durban International Convention Centre to exhibit South Africa's assets to international tour operators. The city has ONLINE RESOURCES Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife: www.kznwildlife.com Hotel Investment Conference Africa: www.hica.co.za Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex: www.icc.co.za KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority: www.zulu.org.za South African National Parks: www.sanparks.co.za South African Tourism: www.southafrica.net Tourism KwaZulu-Natal: www.zulu.org.za ANNUAL SPORTING EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS January: Dusi Canoe Marathon, Pietermaritzburg to Durban. February: Midmar Mile, Midmar Dam. April: Durban International Boat and Leisure Show, Durban. May: Tourism Indaba, Durban. Comrades Marathon, Pietermaritzburg to Durban. June: Mr Price Pro international surfing contest, Ballito. July: The Durban July, Greyville. August: Durban International Film Festival, Durban. September: Dolphin Coast Ultra, North Coast. KZN Music Imbizo, Durban. October: Zululand Expo, Richards Bay. Berg and Bush bicycle race, Drakensberg. secured the Tourism Indaba until 2022. The range of topics covered by recent conferences held in KwaZulu-Natal is wide and includes the World News Media Congress, the Pan-African Health Tourism Congress, the National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufactures (NAACAM) Show and the Durban Maritime Summit. International conferences held in the 2016/17 financial year include: • 2016 International HIV and Aids Conference • World Leisure Congress • International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) Summit • 5th African Internet Governance Forum • World Federation of Trade Unions Congress • General Assembly of the International Association for the Prevention of Blindness • World Hospital Congress. KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS 2018/19 74

Advancing economic transformation Black Management Forum KwaZulu-Natal has added a new branch to its network. Mr Clifford Zungu. Black Management Forum is an advocacy organisation with a sharp focus on managerial leadership, thought leadership and socio-economic development. As the BMF KwaZulu-Natal, we strive to ensure that our members are capacitated in these areas. KwaZulu-Natal province has seen some growth and changes over the past year, namely the election of the new provincial leadership and the launch of a new branch called eKasi branch (kwaMashu and surrounding townships). There are four BMF branches in KZN: Durban, North Coast (Richards Bay), Midlands (Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas ) and the newly launched eKasi branch. This new branch was launched in December 2017 and is filled with young, energetic members with an entrepreneurial spirit. Since the launch of the branch under the Chairmanship of Lindani Hlongwane, the branch has partnered with the Ethekwini Municipality to launch the Youth in Agriculture programme which aims at providing information and opportunities to emerging farmers within the rural and urban areas. A Youth in Agribusiness programme was also launched, followed by an informative tour to the Inanda agricultural scheme. As part of the 2017 programme these are some of the activities undertaken by the province: • Corporate governance and supplier development training • Gala dinner in November 2017 where Mr Clifford Zungu, who is a BMF stalwart, talked about coaching and mentorship and Dr Dave Schwegmann of Nedbank spoke on the topic of "Leadership Excellence”. OVERVIEW In the course of 2018, we will continue to pursue the BMF goals. The year began with the opening of applications for the BMF Young Professionals Management development programme. This is a nationwide initiative geared towards young people aspiring towards being excellent leaders. Some of the modules covered in the programme are self-mastery, problemsolving and decision-making, team dynamics, and leading people. eKasi members at the Youth Agri business launch. eKasi leadership at a team-building session. CONTACT INFO Postal and physical address: Durban Chamber of Commerce, 892 Umgeni Road, Durban Email: bmfkzn@bmfonline.co.za Website: www.bmfonline.co.za 75 KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS 2018/19

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