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MTHONJANENI MSME BUSINESS SUPPORT HANDOVER
Smiles, excitement and renewed hope marked today’s MSME Business Support Handover in Mthonjaneni, where the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi....
FROM GAUTENG TO DURBAN KZN WELCOMES THE NEW ENERGY VEHICLE ROAD TRIP
Musa Zondi, welcomed the Escaping the Noise 3.0 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Road Trip to Durban today, 11 October 2026.....
KZN HOSTS SUCCESSFUL SA AUTO WEEK 2026 KZN INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
KwaZulu-Natal successfully hosted the South African Auto Week 2026 x KZN Investment Conference at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) from 13 to 16 October 2026......
KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference 2026
KZN Investment Conference 2026 secured historic investment pledges of R124,57 billion across 49 projects. These investments are expected to create an estimated 130 348 jobs......
KwaXolo Caves Adventure Centre Handed Over
MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi, officially launched and handed over the KwaXolo Caves Adventure Centre in Margate......
KZN INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN ROADSHOW
EDTEA through Environmental Management Services, hosted the first KwaZulu-Natal Integrated Waste Management Plan (KZNIWMP) Roadshow at the uMlalazi Municipal Council Chamber under King Cetshwayo District Municipality.......
CONSUMER EDUCATION ROADSHOW PROMOTES FOOD SAFETY AND CONSUMER RIGHTS
EDTEA through its Consumer Protection Services: Consumer Education Unit, conducted a consumer education exhibition at City View Shopping Mall. The roadshow focused on food safety and consumer rights.......
HOME BUILDING SKILLS TRAINING EMPOWERS EMERGING MSMEs
The Economic Transformation Compliance Unit, in partnership with the NHBRC, hosted a BEE Compliance Policy and Home Building Skills Training Workshop.......
KZNEDTEA TAKES SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE OF JOZINI
Department’s Integrated Service Delivery and Consumer Awareness Programme in Jozini Local Municipality reaffirming government’s commitment to bringing essential services and opportunities........
Umdoni Municipal Employment Initiative
Department’s Integrated Service Delivery and Consumer Awareness Programme in Jozini Local Municipality reaffirming government’s commitment to bringing essential services and opportunities........
THE KZN DISABILITY BUSINESS CHAMBER STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
Women and People with Disabilities Economic Empowerment Unit, today hosted day one of the two-day Strategic Planning Session for the KZN Disability Business Chamber at Didima Camp Resort.........
INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES HACKATHON AND CLEANUP
Rev. Musa Zondi, today participated in the Invasive Alien Species Hackathon and Cleanup at Brackenham in the City of uMhlathuze. The initiative was led by the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr Narend Singh.........
OSS DDM CABINET DAY UMZINYATHI DISTRICT
MEC Zondi, who is also the OSS/DDM Champion for Umzinyathi District, explained that war rooms were designed as platforms to expedite government’s response to issues raised by communities..........
KZN EDTEA AVIATION CAREER AWARENESS DAY
MEC Rev. Musa Zondi, today hosted an Aviation Career Awareness Day at Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport in the Zululand District. The event brought together learners, aviation industry stakeholders..........
TOURISM MONTH 2026 MEDIA LAUNCH
Tourism Month 2026 was officially launched under the theme, “Growing South Africa’s Tourism Sector in the Digital Era,” highlighting the growing importance of digital innovation..........
OVERSIGHT VISIT TO KING CETSHWAYO WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
Tourism Month 2026 was officially launched under the theme, “Growing South Africa’s Tourism Sector in the Digital Era,” highlighting the growing importance of digital innovation..........
KZN EDTEA LEADS THE WAY IN STRENGTHENING BUSINESS COMPLIANCE
Business Pledge Signing Ceremony at Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre, marking a significant step towards strengthening a culture of compliance and ethical business practices in the province....
PREMIER NTULI AND PROVINCIAL CABINET LEAD OPERATION SUKUMA SAKHE IN UMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT
As part of the OSS/DDM Cabinet Day Programme in the uMgungundlovu District Municipality, the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Rev Musa Zondi, conducted an oversight visit to....
Strengthening Air Connectivity to Unlock Investment and Economic Growth in KwaZulu-Natal
Rev. Musa Zondi, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, addressed delegates at the BARSA Aviation Summit....
STRATEGIC ECONOMIC COUNCIL SITTING ADVANCES KZN GROWTH AGENDA
The Council serves as a strategic platform for collaborative engagement aimed at shaping inclusive, sustainable and transformative economic development strategies for the province....
Empowering Emerging Filmmakers Through Film and Television Masterclass
The masterclass aimed to equip emerging and aspiring filmmakers with practical knowledge and industry insights to strengthen their participation in the film and television sector....
THE EKASI BUSINESS FAIR IGNITES ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HAMMARSDALE
The KwaZulu‑Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), Rev. Musa Zondi, together with the Head of Department, Dr. Nkosenye Zulu, today attended the eKasi Business Fair at the Hammarsdale Junction Mall in eThekwini.....
FAST TRACKING SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH PRIVATE PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS
The Ekasi Business Fair is a collaborative programme between EDTEA and Icebolethu Foundation, designed to provide township-based businesses....
EMPOWERING TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY STUDENTS OF UMZINYATHI
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) successfully hosted the Tourism Entrepreneurship Careers Expo on 19 February 2026 at the eNcome Museum in the Umzinyathi District.....
HANDOVER OF KWAMAJOMELA SMALL SCALE MANUFACTURING AND VALUE ADD CENTRE
MEC Rev. Musa Zondi, today officially launches and hands over the KwaMajomela Small Scale Manufacturing and Value Add Centre, marking a significant step in advancing inclusive enterprise development and accelerating rural industrialisation....
EDTEA Hosts Emerging Weeds Workshop in uGu District
The workshop was held to address the increasing environmental and socio-economic threats posed by invasive and emerging weed species in KwaZulu-Natal. These species endanger biodiversity, strain natural resources...
Establishment of the Amajuba District Disability Business Chamber and Committee Election
The workshop marked the formal establishment of the Amajuba District Disability Business Chamber and the election of its members...
EDTEA HOSTS SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP AT LUTHULI MUSEUM
Today, 17 February 2026, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is hosting a Supplier Development Workshop at the Luthuli Museum in Groutville...
UHULUMENI WEFUNDAZWE SAKWAZULU NATALI ULWISANA NESIFO SAMATELE
Namhlanje ekuseni uNgqongqoshe uZondi uqale edolobheni laseNquthu lapho ebeqwashisa khona umphakathi ngesifo samatele, egcizelela ukuthi ayikho imfuyo okufanele ithuthwe...
INNOVATION MEETS INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi, delivered a powerful keynote address...
World Wetlands Day with Community-Centred Action in Greytown
EDTEA led by MEC Rev. Musa Zondi, today commemorated World Wetlands Day in Greytown, under the uMvoti Local Municipality...
MEC Zondi Supports Schools Monitoring to Umzinyathi
The MEC Musa Zondi rolled up his sleeves as part of the KZN Legislature Schools Monitoring Programme....
Charting the path forward edtea's 202627 strategic planning
The engagement brings together the department’s executive management, public entity CEOs and key stakeholders....
KwaZulu-Natal celebrates matric excellence
the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi, joined the leadership and people of KwaZulu-Natal in celebrating...
Edtea welcomes new head of department, Dr. Zulu
MEC Zondi described Dr. Zulu’s recent appointment as a timely addition to the province’s leadership architecture, especially as EDTEA drives the priorities ...
KwaZulu-Natal Youth Business Awards
The 5th Annual KZN Youth Business Awards pays tribute to exceptional young entrepreneurs who...
EDTEA and MWANGA Afrika cables celebrate 47 youth graduates from flagship cable manufacturing learnership
KwaZulu-Natal today celebrated a major milestone in youth empowerment and industrial skills development as the....
KZN waste economy indaba charts bold path toward a circular, inclusive future
The gathering marked a significant milestone in the province’s mission to reposition waste as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation and....
MEC Zondi urges continued collaboration between government and the Durban chamber of commerce
The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC proudly hosted its prestigious Annual Gala Dinner...
Breaking Ground for a Greener Future on the N3
Zero Carbon Charge is gearing up to build a state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging station along the vital N3 corridor linking KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng...
National Invasive Alien Pecies awareness empowered the Jozini community
The programme began with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony at Nyathini Primary School, which set the tone for the day’s activities....
Amajuba District waste engagement 2025
The two-day programme focused on strengthening waste management, promoting recycling, and advancing separation at source initiatives across municipalities within the district....
Celebrating excellence ingakithi tourism school competition winners
During the tour, the learners were treated to an unforgettable tourism adventure, experiencing some of KwaZulu-Natal’s most iconic destinations...
Youth in business seminar- empowers young entrepreneurs in KwaDukuza
The seminar is bringing together young entrepreneurs, industry specialists, and local stakeholders to strengthen youth involvement in the local economy...
Commemorating EMI Day 2025
The commemoration brought into focus the vital work of Environmental Management Inspectors (EMIs), widely known as the Green Scorpions, who are...
Global entrepreneurs week
The workshop forms part of EDTEA’s ongoing efforts to support local economic growth by empowering emerging entrepreneurs...
MEC Zondi hails Insimbi Ridge as a symbol of confidence and progress
During the tour, the learners were treated to an unforgettable tourism adventure, experiencing some of KwaZulu-Natal’s most iconic destinations...
MEC Zondi reaffirms commitment to service delivery
The seminar is bringing together young entrepreneurs, industry specialists, and local stakeholders to strengthen youth involvement in the local economy...
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OFFICES RECEIVE NEW FURNITURE
The Eco Furniture Programme, initiated in 2005, aims to control the spread of invasive plant species while creating job opportunities...
EDTEA'S FURNITURE PROGRAMME SUPPORT ST. CATHERINE MISSION IN BULWE
The programme, which produces high-quality church furniture at below-market prices, aims to support local religious institutions...
EDTEA CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME WITH CERTIFICATE CEREMONY
The VAI Programme’s core objective is to transfer sustainable skills to participants, enabling them to establish cooperatives and SMMEs post-training...