Date: 2025-11-11 10:16:06

EThekwini Joins Global Entrepreneurship Week To Empower Local Business

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ETHEKWINI JOINS GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK TO EMPOWER LOCAL BUSINESSES

In line with its commitment to inclusive economic growth and the development of small and emerging enterprises, eThekwini Municipality will this month host a series of business empowerment activities.

From 17 to 23 November, activities will take place across the City as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

The Municipality will host this global celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in partnership with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency, Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal, Ithala Development Finance Corporation and South African Revenue Service.

Other partners include the Durban University of Technology, National Youth Development Agency, Sasol, Innovate Durban, Wear Your Brand, South African Footwear and Leather Export Council, Takealot, National Home Builders Registration Council, Standard Bank, and other local and global stakeholders.

Together, these partners will deliver a week-long programme of empowerment activities including masterclasses, workshops, and discussions aimed at building business capacity, creating market linkages, and connecting local entrepreneurs to broader economic opportunities. 

The programme will also feature pitching sessions where businesses compete for development support packages.

GEW activities start daily at 09:00 and include the following highlights:

Monday, 17 November:

• Digital Marketing Training for Gas Domestic Installers |Innovate Durban, Cato Manor.

Tuesday, 18 November:

• Ward 43 Business Empowerment Workshop | Ntuzuma F Community Hall.

• Costing and Financial Management Training | SEDA Durban Office, 127 Johannes Nkosi Street.

• Women in Agriculture | The Station Urban Event Space.

• Export Readiness Compliance: Entrepreneurship Without Borders | The Station Urban Event Space.

Wednesday, 19 November:

• Learning Exchange: Innovation in the Agri-Sector | Mangosuthu University of Technology, uMlazi.

• Entrepreneurs Public Speaking Workshop | Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry offices, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road.

• Retail Ready Compliance and Access to Market Seminar | The Station Urban Event Space. 

• Cooperative Governance and Financial Management Training | Shekinah Glory Church Hall, Verulam.

*Thursday, 20 November:*

• National Home Builders Registration Council Training | Marine Walk, Umdloti.

• Learning Exchange: E-Commerce and Digital Entrepreneurship | Standard Bank Kingsmead.

• Customer Care Workshop for Tourism SMMEs | SEDA Durban Office, 127 Johannes Nkosi Street.

• Ward 100 Business Empowerment Workshop | Olwembini Sports Ground, Zwelibomvu.

*Friday, 21 November:*

• Ward 46 Business Empowerment Workshop | Ntuzuma E Library.

• 3D Design Technical Training for Furniture Manufacturers | Innovate Durban, Cato Manor.

Booking is essential. 

To RSVP, email zamani.shezi@durban.gov.za or call 031 311 4500.

ENDS

Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate.