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Chief Executive Officer at the Durban ICC believe I have an ability to get the best out of people,
enabling them to perform at their optimum. My staff
INDIWE RAKHAREBE has been the chief tells me that I lead with love and respect. By loving
executive officer of the Durban ICC since 1st and respecting my staff I hope to bring the best out
April 2015. Her passion and dedication in of them, which ultimately benefits the organisation,”
L growing the KwaZulu-Natal economy as well said Rakharebe.
as her strong background in corporate management
has helped to continue to propel the forward “But the most important thing in remaining Africa’s
momentum of the organisation. Rakharebe said, “I am Leading Convention Centre is that we exceed our clients’
driven to achieve excellence in every way in my duty expectations and provide an exceptional experience for
and delegation.” each and every event we host,” said Rakharebe.
She continued, “I am proud that we had the
The Durban ICC has made an immense contribution opportunity to host the World Economic Forum
to both the provincial and national economies since on Africa, the Tourism Indaba and the African
its foundation. In spite of the challenging economic Renaissance summit in May. Looking ahead, I am
environment, the Durban ICC has managed to show a also excited about some of our upcoming events,
profit consecutively in the last six financial periods.
including Joyous Celebration 21, Trevor Noah Live
Rakharebe said, “I believe our continued success is and the Mervyn King workshop of Good Corporate
a result of a concerted effort between our staff, our Governance.”
strategic partners in the City and Province and the
loyal support of our clients. This, coupled with diligent Rakharebe strongly believes that the Durban ICC
management and sound financial controls at all levels has an important role to play in promoting sustainable
of the organisation all help to contribute to the overall economic growth for eThekwini including job
success of the Durban ICC. creation. Rakharebe commented, “I would like to see
meaningful enterprise development for SMMEs taking
In addition, Rakharebe is well aware of the place at a grass-roots level. The Durban ICC has
challenges of a being a woman leader in the often always recognised that the growth of the South African
male dominated world of business. She commented, economy is largely dependent on the extent to which
“As a woman, you are gifted; you are a natural life- historically disadvantaged South Africans participate
giver and whatever you give life to will increase and meaningfully in its growth. However, in order to
grow. So whatever challenges you face as a woman, grow 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 and
influences everything she touches.” South Africa.”

Empowering others to achieve their highest “Whilst we celebrate all the good strides we have
performance by instilling confidence in all of her team made in business, we must be mindful that there is still a
is an important part of Rakharebe’s daily activities. “I lot more that needs to be done,” concluded Rakharebe.

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