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KwaZulu Natal Economic Council Summit 29 30 April 2021

The KwaZulu Natal Provincial Government under the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs recently hosted two days KZN Economic Council Summit at Durban ICC. This Summit brought together the Government, Labour, Business and Civil Society representatives for the signing of a social compact which aligned to the Province of KwaZulu natal Economic Recovery and Transformation Plan. Read More

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KwaZulu- Natal Cabinet Operation Sukuma Sakhe Inchanga 28 April 2021

The MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Ravi Pillay, Mr James Nxumalo, Member of Provincial Legislature and local Councillors recently visited Inchanga; eThekwini Metro Ward 4. The visit formed part of KZN Provincial Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) Programme.

The Visit included; the recently constructed cattle dip tank where they also participated in the vaccination of cattle, the Nala family on one home one garden programme, the 1000 Hills Community Helpers Centre, Hospice centre and later had a Community engagement. Read More.

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uPhongola Consumer Awareness Campaign, May 2021

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The MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Ravi Pillay together with the Mayor of uPhongola Local Municipality recently led successful Business inspections around uPhongola, several arrest were made, shop closures and discovered of food products past their sell dates. Apart from that they also held a community engagement at Myekeni area where they donated sewing machines, Agricultural items, Jojo Tanks as well as soccer kids to the community. Read More

UMkhanyakude District and iLembe District Domestic Tourism Activation, 20-21 April 2021

The Department of Tourism, Deputy Minister, Mr Fish Mahlalela accompanied by the KwaZulu Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Ravi Pillay and the Local Government Leadership on the 20 and 21st April 2021 visited both Districts (uMkhanyakude & iLembe) as part of Nationwide domestic Tourism programme. Read More

MDC-SA Phambili Energy Biomass Factory Visit, 08 April 2021

The MEC for Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Ravi Pillay together with the Chairperson of National house of Traditional Leaders, Inkosi Mahlangu, The Chairperson Provincial house of traditional Leaders, Inkosi uMzimela and the Mayor of Mandeni Local municipality on the 08th April 2021, they Visited the MDC-SA Phambili Energy Biomass Factory which is situated in KwaSthebe eMandeni. Read More

Archived Events

September

Aerotropolis

There is increasing global agreement that an ‘aerotropolis’ may be described as an urban form placing an airport at its centre with a city developing around it, linking workers, suppliers business decision

Economic Outlook

The year 2012 was characterized by sluggish economic environment with noticeable deceleration of economic growth and worsening unemployment in both industrialized and emerging markets.

Industrial Economic Hubs

The Industrial Economic Hubs are an active translation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) directed at promoting spatial development through the activation of sectors that have potential to unlock business...

Maritime

The province and the country collectively believe that the maritime sector is a sleeping economic giant in terms of its potential impact to the provincial economy.

Public Entities

The public entities as statutory organisations falling under the Department’s purview are essential in assisting in the implementation of the Department’s...

Unlocking Tourism

The Province of KwaZulu-Natal derives immense benefits from the tourism industry ranging from employment, foreign currency receipts and a source of livelihood to a number...