EThekwini ready to host north regional Durban Business Fair
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Date: 2025-03-17 16:20:16

EThekwini ready to host north regional Durban Business Fair

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
17 MARCH 2025
 
*ETHEKWINI READY TO HOST NORTH REGIONAL DURBAN BUSINESS FAIR*
 
EThekwini Municipality is set to host the North Regional Durban Business Fair from 28 to 30 March at the Bridge City Shopping Centre in KwaMashu. 
 
The third Regional Fair for the 2024/25 financial year will feature 150 businesses showcasing their products and services. 
 
The fair offers a platform for networking, business growth, empowerment, and collaboration.
 
Exhibitors will have opportunities to engage with potential customers, government and Municipal entities, financial institutions, and fellow entrepreneurs. 
 
Attendees can also participate in inspiring business seminars, gaining firsthand insights from industry leaders and private and public agencies.
 
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 28 March, 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. 
 
Businesses will also be capacitated 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 29 March, with discussions centered around how women can empower each other through mentorship, networking, and collaboration. 
 
Leading South African business figures will drive these discussions. 
 
EThekwini Municipality, who established the Women Economic Empowerment Programme 19 years ago, will also highlight the achievements and present success stories of the programme while outlining opportunities available for women entrepreneurs.
 
The fair will also serve as an important hub for presenting international opportunities such as imports and exports, with the confirmation of the Junior International Chamber who 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, to name a few.
 
The public is encouraged 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 Economic Empowerment Engagement email: zamani.shezi@durban.gov.za or call 031 311 4500.
 
ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit.