KwaZulu-Natal Business 2016-17 edition
The 2016-17 edition of KwaZulu-Natal Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2008, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. The province is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition of the magazine (15 000 copies), 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.globalafricanetwork.com, in addition to our other business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces, complemented by our flagship publication, South African Business.
The 2016-17 edition of KwaZulu-Natal Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2008, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa.
The province is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy.
To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition of the magazine (15 000 copies), 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.globalafricanetwork.com, in addition to our other business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces, complemented by our flagship publication, South African Business.
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PROFILE<br />
Albert Falls Amble and Boston-Bulwer Beat, where<br />
recreational activities, arts and craft outlets and<br />
fine dining restaurants abound. It has a beautiful<br />
National Botanical Garden, parks, and numerous<br />
entertainment and sporting events throughout the<br />
year, including Cars in the Park and Art in the Park,<br />
along with the nearby Hilton Arts Festival. With<br />
its Victorian architecture, township tours and rich<br />
heritage of South African Indian and Zulu culture it<br />
exemplifies a warm, friendly, diverse yet integrated<br />
South African city.<br />
pansion of Pietermaritzburg Airport (and an exciting<br />
airport technology hub which will drive innovation),<br />
the rejuvenation of Imbali and Edendale town<br />
centres, and a new leather hub in Plessislaer which<br />
is being driven by the <strong>KwaZulu</strong>-<strong>Natal</strong> Provincial<br />
Department of Economic Development. Massive<br />
new commercial, residential and light industrial<br />
centres are being planned alongside the N3 around<br />
Ashburton to the east. Further commercial developments<br />
alongside the N3 are planned around<br />
the new Brookside Mall and polocrosse fields in<br />
the central area.<br />
An Integrated Rapid Passenger Transport Network is<br />
at an advanced planning and early implementation<br />
stage which, in addition to the Pietermaritzburg<br />
Urban Renewal Programme of beautification, will<br />
revitalise the city centre and connect economic<br />
zones. A new municipal office has been established<br />
to fast-track the sale of industrial and commercial<br />
land, together with the re-establishment of the<br />
Investment Facilitation Committee, which will provide<br />
a “one-stop-shop” for investors and developers.<br />
Tourism<br />
Msunduzi has something for everyone. For those<br />
interested in our complex history, major tourist<br />
attractions include several museums, the Tatham<br />
Art Gallery and historical buildings, including links<br />
with former icons President Nelson Mandela and<br />
Mahatma Gandhi. It is a hub for several tourist routes<br />
including the Freedom Route, Midlands Meander,<br />
Key facts and figures<br />
District municipality (for local municipalities):<br />
Umgungundlovu District Municipality<br />
Population: 670 000<br />
Area covered: 650km 2<br />
Key infrastructure<br />
Main roads: Excellent national, provincial and local<br />
road network<br />
Railways: On the main line between Durban and<br />
Johannesburg<br />
Airports: Pietermaritzburg Airport, with five daily<br />
flights between the city and OR Tambo Airport,<br />
Gauteng<br />
Ports / harbours: 45 minutes drive from the Port<br />
of Durban<br />
Contact details<br />
Key personnel<br />
Mayor: Councillor Chris Ndlela<br />
Municipal Manager: Mr Mxolisi Nkosi<br />
Key contact people<br />
Mr Sipho Zimu – Process Manager: Investment<br />
Attraction, Retention and Expansion<br />
Dr Ray Ngcobo – Deputy Municipal Manager:<br />
Development Services<br />
Tel: +27 33 392 2465 | Fax: +27 33 392 2726<br />
Email: Sipho.Zimu@msunduzi.gov.za<br />
Website: www.msunduzi.gov.za<br />
Physical address: Professor Nyembezi Building, 341<br />
Church Street, Pietermaritzburg 3200<br />
Postal address: PO Box 85, Pietermaritzburg 3200<br />
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