KZN is fast becoming an economic powerhouse
A journey of building a stronger KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is continuing with KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu determined to position this province as an economic powerhouse. Tomorrow, Mchunu will host the Ambassador of Qatar, His Excellency Mr Salem Abdulla al-Jaber and the Ambassador of Poland, Her Excellency Ms Anna Raduchwska-Brochwicz.
“Because of our hard work and political stability, over the years we have seen inward investments and the flow of goods, services, knowledge and variety of skills in health, ICT and engineering into this province.”
“Our marketing efforts have generated interests resulting in the provincial government hosting numerous business delegations from many countries.”
“We have in turn undertaken fact-finding missions to different parts of the world as part of our efforts aimed at ensuring that KZN economy serves as an engine for South Africa and Africa’s socio-economic development”
“We have hosted successfully, international events of note, thereby putting KZN on the global map. Qatar will host the 2022 Fifa World Cup. In view of this we want to facilitate exchange programmes focusing on sports and arts development, tourism and more importantly we want to share with them skills on how to host a successful World Cup as we hosted the most successful 2010 Fifa World Cup. ”
“When we attained democracy in 1994, KZN was the third contributor to the national GDP behind the Western Cape. In 2016 KZN is the second largest economy in SA, recording a GDP of more than R322bn.”
Notes for news and assignment editors:
- Qatar Airways now offers direct flights to King Shaka International Airport;
- KZN Government is invited to attend Doha Forum from 21-23 May 2016 to be hosted in Qatar;
- Qatar will host the 2022 Fifa World Cup;
- Maritime is one of the sectors that presents a potential for greater economic co-operation between KZN and Poland given the fact that this province has the longest coastline.
KZN Premier extends an invitation to the media to attend the session scheduled as follows:
Venue: Office of the Premier 14th Floor, Marine Building (Behind Royal Hotel in Durban)
Date: 6 May 2016
Time: 13h00
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