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Chief Executive Officer of the Durban ICC out of people, enabling them to perform at their
optimum. My staff tells me that I lead with love and
INDIWE RAKHAREBE has been the chief respect. By loving and respecting my staff I hope to
executive officer of the Durban ICC since bring the best out of them, which ultimately benefits
1st April 2015. Her passion and dedication the organisation,” said Rakharebe.
Lin growing the KwaZulu-Natal economy “But the most important thing in remaining Africa’s
as well as her strong background in corporate Leading Convention Centre is that we exceed our
management has helped to continue to propel the clients’ expectations and provide an exceptional
forward momentum of the organisation. Rakharebe experience for each and every event we host,”
said, “I am driven to achieve excellence in every said Rakharebe.
way in my duty and delegation.”
She continued, “I am proud that we had the
The Durban ICC has made an immense opportunity to host the Africa’s Travel Indaba,
contribution to both the provincial and national the Sustainable Living Exhibition and the African
economies since its foundation. In spite of the Renaissance Concert in May. Looking ahead, I am
challenging economic environment, the Durban also excited about some of our upcoming events,
ICC has managed to show a profit consecutively in including the AfricaBio Convention, the World
the last seven financial periods. Conference on Drowning Prevention and the United
Rakharebe said, “I believe our continued success Cities and Local Government Congress 2019.”
is a result of a concerted effort between our staff, Rakharebe strongly believes that the Durban ICC
our strategic partners in the City and Province and has an important role to play in promoting sustainable
the loyal support of our clients. This, coupled with economic growth for eThekwini including job
diligent management and sound financial controls at creation. Rakharebe commented, “I would like to
all levels of the organisation all help to contribute to see meaningful enterprise development for SMMEs
the overall success of the Durban ICC. taking place at a grass-roots level.
In addition, Rakharebe is well aware of the The Durban ICC has always recognised that the
challenges of a being a woman leader in the often growth of the South African economy is largely
male dominated world of business. She commented, dependent on the extent to which historically
“As a woman, you are gifted; you are a natural life- disadvantaged South Africans participate meaning-
giver and whatever you give life to will increase and fully in its growth. However, in order to grow
grow. So whatever challenges you face as a woman, it is also necessary to facilitate a positive future
you know how to manoeuvre, whether it’s leading a business development environment to attract both
company or propelling a cause. I believe a woman domestic and international investment in Durban
influences everything she touches.” and South Africa.”
Empowering others to achieve their highest “Whilst we celebrate all the good strides we
performance by instilling confidence in all of her have made in business, we must be mindful that
team is an important part of Rakharebe’s daily there is still a lot more that needs to be done.”
activities. “I believe I have an ability to get the best concluded Rakharebe.

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