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CALL TO SUPPORT ETHEKWINI

ECONOMIC COUNCIL

Ms Palesa Phili, Chief Executive Officer has partnered with eThekwini believes there needs to be solutions to pressing economic
at Durban Chamber of Commerce and Municipality on numerous stronger cooperation and issues. KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS
Industry initiatives and will continue collaboration between the CHAMBERS COUNCIL :
to work and engage with the private and public sectors to We call on all our members to Chairperson: Judith Nzimande
he Durban Chamber City to ensure that Durban is a facilitate the recovery of our take advantage of the opportunity Secretariat: Lihle Msweli
of Commerce and conducive environment in which economy. Hence, the Durban to engage the eThekwini T: +27 (0)35 797 1807
TIndustry welcomes this to do business. Our key ambition Chamber strongly supports the Economic Council through the M: +27 (0)83 571 0486
Durban Chamber of Commerce
opportunity to support our City is to help revive, revitalise and establishment of the eThekwini and Industry and strive to make a Address: ZCBF Community Park,
as eThekwini Municipality takes preserve the City so that we can Economic Council. As organised Gate 5, Business Community
specific action to collaborate truly live up to our City’s vision business, we are optimistic that Durban a better place for all.  Building 1st Floor, Guldengracht
with the business community to be Africa’s Most Caring and this compact will help facilitate Street, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-
to find solutions that address Liveable City. relevant strategic industry inputs For more info, contact the Durban Natal, South Africa
Chamber on
our ailing economy. Over the and insights into economic T: =27 (0)31 335 1000
years, the Durban Chamber The Durban Chamber of development policy and also E: info@durbanchamber.co.za Email: LMsweli@kbcc.co.za
of Commerce and Industry Commerce and Industry promote creative and innovative Website: www.durbanchamber.co.za Website: www.kznchamber.co.za

DURBAN AND INDONESIA ETHEKWINI TO REBUILD

ESTABLISH NEW RELATIONS CITY’S ECONOMY

he eThekwini Economic Development Programmes
Khaya Sengani countries share common values “We are reinforcing mutual Council is a milestone in ■ Implement an Oceans
of prosperity and safety for all. linkages with various countries Tthe City’s journey towards Economy Business Strategy
a broad social compact that will
Establish a BBBEE Council
remier of KwaZulu-Natal “Indonesia is a strategic country for the benefit of the people of confront the challenges that ■ to monitor the implementation,
Sihle Zikalala welcomed to develop close ties in education Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. impact the growth of the performance and enforcement
PHonorary Consul General and economic stimulation as it City leadership will be working City’s economy. of Sector BBBEE Charters in
of Indonesia, Ebrahim Patel at is known for trade and social closely with Honorary Patel on the Metro
an event held on 29 September engagement. As we further agreed areas of cooperation for The Council will provide expert ■ Establish an Enterprise and
2020. cement working relationships the benefit of the people,” said and cross-sectoral advice to the Supplier Development Fund to
City’s leadership on economic
Councillor Thusi.
Patel will be based in the with Indonesia, we are creating development, investment drive value chain beneficiation,
province, in Durban, and will an opportunity for economic and She said the close cooperation promotion and ensuring that support the informal &
serve as the link for the two social growth in both countries,” will rebuild economies post there is an enabling environment township economy, SMME and
countries to assist them to grow he said. Covid-19 and will achieve for business within eThekwini. Social Enterprise Development
in various aspects. Representing eThekwini developmental goals to better the “We are a government that ■ Implement a skills revolution
lives of residents.
Premier Zikalala said it Mayor Councillor Mxolisi is committed to genuine master plan and syndicate
Skills Development Funds
is important to continue to Kaunda, eThekwini Speaker The Ambassador of the consultation with all stakeholders, across government, private
uphold and preserve the values Councillor Weziwe Thusi Republic of Indonesia, His hence today we are entering sector and donors focusing on
and beneficial relations with said the establishment of the Excellency Salam Al Farisi said in a social compact between skills for the future;
international communities. He Consulate General in the City the cooperation must reflect on government, organised labour,
said South Africa has a long- will strengthen the productive sharing experiences in order to business, academia, traditional ■ Align key economic sectors
standing relationship with the relationship and cooperation develop the economy of both leadership, interfaith and civil to higher education institutions
to create specialised centres of
Republic of Indonesia as the two between the two countries. countries.  society as a commitment to grow
the city’s economy and build a excellence in the production of
better life for all,” said eThekwini skills for the new economy
Mayor Kaunda. ■ Collaboration with the
Government Warehouse
The Council give guidance in Platform to support the local
the implementation of the post- informal, township and rural
COVID-19 Pandemic Economic economy;
Recovery Strategy and the Radical
Socio-Economic Transformation ■ Align the Implementation of
Programme. Agri Parks Programme with
rural economic development
These include the following: initiatives
■ Increasing manufacturing ■ Develop appropriate stimulus
capacity of local industries packages focused on reducing
■ A minimum of 30% of the the cost of doing business for
city’s procurement spend destressed sectors such as
must be utilised to establish tourism sector and
a sustainable social solidarity manufacturing
economy driven by social ■ Implement energy reforms
enterprise driven by renewable energy
■ Introduce Infrastructure ■ Utilise the Green Economy
Procurement Reforms to to create jobs and support
Photographer: Phumla Khwela drive Emerging Contractor Social Enterprises. 

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