Transcript Interesting facts about our city to spark an entrepreneurs

Interesting facts about our city to
spark an entrepreneurs mind…
Economic Profile of eThekwini
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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
Recent Developments in KZN
• King Shaka International Airport
• Dube Trade Port
• Moses Mabhida Stadium
• SEACOM under sea cable at Umtunzini
• Fairmont Hotel at Zimbali
Investment Opportunities
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Coastal Resorts Developments – (South & North Coast and St Lucia)
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Attracting International Hotel Brands
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Development of the ICT, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Call
Centre industries
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Focused Trade/Export to other African Countries
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Production of Fresh Produce for export
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Renewable and Alternative Energy projects
Investment Opportunities
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• Beneficiation of Minerals
• Automotive components conversion
• Electronics
• Engineering, Metal works,
• Petrochemicals, Bio-Fuels,
• Wood and Wood products
• Pharmaceuticals
(export-oriented investment)
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
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SMME Fairs to bridge the
gap between formal large
businesses and SMME
sector
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Networks and linkages
with mainstream economy
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Opportunities to showcase
products and services
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Opportunity to identify
key constraints for small
businesses
Enterprise Development
Small Medium Micro-enterprise Fairs
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Imagine Durban
Innovation
Revitalisation of Public
Spaces - Parks
Water and Food Security in PeriUrban Households
SDB School’s Recycling Challenge
Recreation for Girl Learners
Inspiring Stakeholder Action
Community Conversation
Seminars, 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