The eThekwini Municipality’s Durban Business fair will be held from March 28 to 30 at the Bridge City Shopping Centre, KwaMashu, north of Durban. The Fair offers a wide range of high quality locally manufactured products and essential services. This exhibition is said to provide invaluable business information and opportunities for empowerment
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The eThekwini Municipality North Regional Durban Business Fair will see 150 businesses showcasing their products and services.
The North Regional Durban Business Fair will be held from Friday March 28 to Sunday March 30 at the Bridge City Shopping Centre in KwaMashu, north of Durban.
The third Regional Fair for the 2024/25 financial year, will provide businesses a platform for networking, business growth, empowerment and collaboration. The exhibitors will also have opportunities to engage with potential customers, including government and municipal entities, financial institutions and fellow entrepreneurs.
The attendees will have the opportunity to participate in business seminars, where they will gain first-hand insights from industry leaders, as well as representatives from both private and public agencies.
In a recent statement, the municipality said the exhibition will run simultaneously with the two-day Business Indaba, which will explore key industry trends and provide valuable business information and opportunities.
“The Construction Development Indaba segment will kick off the exhibition on March 28, bringing together established companies, agencies and entrepreneurs to present opportunities for emerging businesses. Topics will include how small, medium and micro enterprises can leverage artificial intelligence,” the municipality said in a statement. “Businesses will also be enabled on how to engage in the Inner-City Regeneration and property development processes. This will offer valuable guidance for growth within the construction and development sectors”
The focus will then shift to the Women’s Economic Empowerment Engagement on March 29, with discussions centred on how women can empower each other through mentorship, networking, and collaboration.
Leading South African business figures are expected to drive the discussions during the Women’s Economic Empowerment Engagement.
“eThekwini Municipality, which established the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, 19 years ago, will also highlight the achievements and present success stories of the programme. The programme will also outline opportunities available for women entrepreneurs,” the municipality added.
The fair will serve as an important hub for presenting international opportunities, including imports and exports. The Junior International Chamber will be exhibiting at the Fair in the International Pavilion.
Additional highlights include access to government and municipal services, exhibitions by tertiary institutions, a tech zone, live cooking demonstrations, and the “kiddiepreneur” garden, among others.
The municipality has encouraged the public to support locally manufactured products, such as furniture, fashion, home essentials, agricultural products, health products, detergents and many more.
To reserve a spot at the Construction Development Business Indaba or the Women’s Economic Empowerment Engagement, please email: zamani.shezi@durban.gov.za, or call 031 311 4500.