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TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL (TIKZN)

Ina Cronje Neville Matjie
www.tikzn.co.za

TAILOR-MADE SUPPORT The Province has active and successful businesses and
a very proactive provincial government that provides
Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is geared visible support to investors.
to promote the Province’s competitive advantages as
a world-class business investment destination and Property Development
to encourage trade by assisting local companies to TIKZN has packaged a number of property deve-
identify new markets for the export of their products. lopments, which are in various stages of implementation
from the conducting of feasibility studies, to deve-
One of TIKZN’s strengths in promoting the province of
KwaZulu-Natal is in the packaging and marketing of lopment of business plans, environmental impact
investment opportunities. TIKZN has identified a range studies, designs, approval and construction.
of potential investment opportunities in different Manufacturing
sectors for investors who can then make an informed The province is strong in manufacturing and works
decision of the suitability of the project according to closely with the automotive industry. There is a need
their interest level. KwaZulu-Natal is the only South to develop the supply chain both in original equipment
African province to provide project brokering and manufacturers (OEM) and after-sale markets, locally
goes all out to link clients and investors. and internationally. The South African aluminium
industry is one of the industrial pillars of the South
African economy. There is also much need to promote
the beneficiation of metals including aluminum and
steel. Consequently, the manufacture of a number of
aluminum products have been packaged for investors,
including the manufacture of alloy wheels, beverage
cans and pistons.
Support Programmes for Exporters
The Export Development and Promotion Unit (EDPU) of
TIKZN, provides assistance to exporters and facilitation
of market access for KwaZulu-Natal exporters. Their
operational activities include the facilitation of trade
missions, planning for exhibitions, implementation
of training programmes and responding to various
enquiries.
TIKZN has tailor-made support for emerging, existing
and established exporters whom are keen on sharpening
their capabilities in exporting. Both group and one-
on-one support are available with international best
practices being sourced so exporters are encouraged
to take advantage of this opportunity as well.
For more seasoned exporters:
ƒ TIKZN has collaborated with the Netherlands
through the PUM programme.

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