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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CONTENTS<br />
Introducing the province of <strong>KwaZulu</strong>-<strong>Natal</strong> 18<br />
The second-largest provincial economy has much<br />
to offer local and international investors.<br />
Major events promoting <strong>KwaZulu</strong>-<strong>Natal</strong><br />
as a trade and investment destination 26<br />
The east3ROUTE initiative is playing a major role in<br />
boosting trade and investment in the province.<br />
Commonwealth Games 2022 50<br />
For the first time in its 85-year history, the<br />
Commonwealth Games will be held in Africa.<br />
A period of positive growth and development 54<br />
An overview of South Africa's social, political<br />
and economic progress and potential.<br />
Growing agri-business in KZN 58<br />
Agri-parks and trade agreements form<br />
the backbone of the province's future.<br />
Economic sectors<br />
Agriculture 62<br />
The diversity of <strong>KwaZulu</strong>-<strong>Natal</strong>'s agricultural sector is providing<br />
new sources of income.<br />
KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS <strong>2016</strong>/<strong>17</strong><br />
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