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By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable City 19 August 2019 [Issue 179] INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COMPANY SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN DURBAN HE City of Durban received a vote of confidence from one of the world’s largest shipping companies, TMediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), when it announced a new training facility to be based in Durban and christened a new cargo carrier. This is apart from the new cruise passenger terminal that the company will begin constructing in November. The red carpet was rolled out at Durban’s dockside on 16 August to welcome high-level dignitaries at the event, which was the first time a container vessel had been named in the Port of Durban. The company’s owners said the investment demonstrated their It was a celebratory affair at the commitment to the City and christening of one of MSC’s new cargo the country and was aimed at vessels, the MSC Aino, held at the Durban stimulating the creation of more harbour. Pictured are senior KZN leaders and MSC management alongside the new jobs and opportunities in the vessel. maritime sector. One of the largest cargo carriers, MSC Aino was eThekwini City Manager Sipho Nzuza christened at Durban port and handed over a frame of former President Nelson Mandela to Captain Salvatore the company announced the Sarno, chairman of the Mediterranean launch of the new training Shipping Company . facility, named the Shosholoza Ocean Academy, to be based at the new cruise passenger will improve trade between the said the naming of the ship in Academy will train MSC cruise terminal which they are also port of Durban and other global Durban was the confirmation of staff for free in the hospitality building. ports. their commitment to participate sector. Head of International and It will also make a significant in the growth of the country. “It is intended that within Governance Relations Unit, contribution to creating local He also announced that in five years this initiative will Eric Apelgren, said this was jobs in the maritime sector November, MSC Cruises will create 5000 new jobs with an a significant investment and in both cargo handling, ship begin construction of the new approximate $1bn in salary partnership. repair and hospitality for ocean passenger terminal, which being brought back into the “This is a reliable international tourism,” said Apelgren. is expected to employ 100 South African economy,” said partner aimed at growing the Captain Salvatore Sarno, people. Sarno. oceans economy. The project chairman of MSC South Africa The Shosholoza Ocean

“KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW” www.durban.gov.za CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT PAVES THE WAY FORWARD A CLEAR plan of how the been fully harvested as yet. province will mitigate climate “We have convened this change and preserve the summit to develop programmes environment, while focusing to advance sustainable on the green economy to development and facilitate create jobs, emerged from knowledge and experience the two day KwaZulu-Natal sharing in climate change Provincial Climate Change and the green economy. We and Sustainable Development also want to ensure aligned Summit held on 14 and 15 strategies are being properly August at the Olive Convention implemented,” said Premier Centre. Zikalala. The event brought together Speaking on the revived KZN industry leaders in climate Council on Climate Change and change as well as a number KwaZulu-Natal Premier delivered the keynote address Sustainable Development, he of mayors, civil society and on the first day of the KZN Provincial Climate Change and Sustainable said it is a critical component traditional leaders. Development Summit held on 14 and 15 August at the Olive to effectively respond to this Also in attendance was KZN Convention Centre. threat. Premier Sihle Zikalala, MEC “We are here to build on our of Economic Development, re-launch of the KZN Council should be at the centre of existing commitment towards Tourism and Environmental on Climate Change and all government structures sustainable development. We Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Sustainable Development. integrated development plans need to look at alternatives MEC of Human Settlements Delivering the keynote address especially municipalities. It for energy production and Peggy Nkonyeni, MEC of on the first day, Premier needs to be central to all plans emerge from this summit with Transport, Community Safety Zikalala said the sole aim of we develop at all levels of a comprehensive campaign on and Liaison Mxolisi Kaunda, the summit was to develop government.” how to mitigate this challenge. MEC for Social Development clear aims and goals to respond He said the waste sector Let us unite and stand in Nonhlanhla Khoza and MEC for to climate change challenges. is a key player in economic action to protect and preserve Finance Ravi Pillay. “Climate change and upliftment and job creation the environment for the The summit also saw the environmental policies and is an area that has not future.”

PROPERTY OWNERS BENEFIT WITH ENHANCED LAND USE RIGHTS

PROPERTY owners along the Lekha Allopi, a project The corridor is part of the projects have been realised. C3 Corridor, from Bridge City manager at the City’s Catalytic Go!Durban rapid public The Pinecrest Shopping in KwaMashu to the Pinetown Projects Unit, said property transport network and Centre along the corridor has central business district, have owners should be excited at the necessitated a land use had building plans approved to been urged to take advantage prospect of having intensified strategy that supported expand their operations. of their enhanced property land use rights, without having the transport network for a “When businesses grow or development rights, without to submit plans which in some sustainable local economy. expand, this means that job the hassle of red tape. instances takes many months “The land use strategy meant creation happens and that is These rights allow, as to be approved. that the City proactively what we want to see,” she said. an example, for a normal “We are very excited because rezoned 27km of land or Property owners are residential homeowner to build clearing the red tape for properties along the corridor, encouraged to visit their several other housing units on property owners means giving property owners local land use office to make their property increasing their that they can go ahead and enhanced property rights. This enquiries on their land use income, or create a bed-and- intensify their land use. This allowed the translation of the rights. The offices are located breakfast facility, without results in more job creation strategy to happen faster,” said at: 22 Delamore Road, having to go through the long and economic opportunities for Allopi. Hillcrest, or 40 Kings Road, waiting periods for approvals residents living in and around And, since the rezoning Pinetown, or 166 KE Masinga from the planning department. the C3 Corridor,” she said. came into force, several large Road, Durban.

2 ETHEKWINI WEEKLY BULLETIN ISSUE 179 www.durban.gov.za WOMEN IN THE NAVY CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY ETHEKWINI Acting Mayor Fawzia Peer praised the women of the Navy who have selflessly dedicated their lives to protecting South Africans at the Durban Naval Base Women’s Day celebration held at the Kud’ta restaurant at Wilsons Wharf on 16 August. The event honoured the 60 women based at the Durban Naval Base in lieu of Women’s Month being commemorated in August. Delivering the keynote address, Acting Mayor Peer said August was an important month on the government’s calendar to reflect on the strides made so far regarding women EThekwini Acting Mayor Fawzia Peer delivered the keynote address at the Durban Naval Base empowerment and gender Women’s Day celebration held at Wilsons Wharf on 16 August where she praised the female equality and to gauge where officers for serving the country. work still has to be done. “Women are the pillars of society and we as eThekwini makers and to never sit back “I am proud to be part of a new down barriers.” Municipality recognise the very and wait for opportunities. Get generation that is switching Offering a vote of thanks, important role women play into the fold, let your voice be the perception of gender roles Lieutenant Reatile Seemane across all spheres.” heard and make your mark,” as you are doing by being part urged the women present to She encouraged the women to she said. of the country’s defence force. focus on their strengths, to never give up and to continue She further urged attendees to Women are continuing to make always be confident and to to break through barriers. serve as role models to other waves across the world by discover their life’s passion and “I urge you to be decision women and young girls. being trailblazers and breaking purpose.

PROPELLING DURBAN INTO THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION A NEW partnership between development in astronomy. research and the partnership is fourth industrial revolution eThekwini Municipality and the The research will focus targeted at economic spinoffs technologies to enhance and University of KwaZulu-Natal’s specifically on big data, which and growing the skills base in improve the competiveness of (UKZN) Astrophysics Research are extremely large data sets the region. the manufacturing sector.” Centre is set to propel Durban that require analysis and can be The need for equipment for the Tulsiram added that the into the fourth industrial used for different applications project could also stimulate the partnership would also revolution, providing a boost to and industries. local manufacturing industry, mean that Durban attracts the local economy. The need for analysing big producing goods relevant to the professionals that can work with Announced at the KZN data stems from the Hydrogen digital industry. big data. Manufacturing Indaba held Intensity and Real-time Analysis Shunnon Tulsiram, Head Prof Kavilan Moodley, from at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli experiment (HIRAX) project of eThekwini Municipality’s UKZN’s Astrophysics Research International Convention Centre which UKZN is leading. The Economic Development Unit Centre said with HIRAX, Durban (Durban ICC) on 14 August, the research precedes the building said: “The KREATE programme was at the cutting-edge of formation of the KZN Centre of the world’s largest radio has been structured to research in the field. for Radio Astronomy Economic telescope project, The Square create direct support to the “We are able to attract a highly Advancement, Technology and Kilometre Array, to be built in manufacturing sector with a skilled workforce, but we also Entrepreneurship, or KREATE, SA. view to embrace the fourth want to transfer skills. This is will create a hub in Durban for Durban, in many ways, will industrial revolution. It provides how we will adapt for the fourth the fourth industrial revolution be leading the way in terms of us an opportunity to use the industrial revolution,” he said.

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ADVOCATING FOR WOMEN- TD Jakes to address LED DEVELOPMENT leadership WOMEN-LED development was the buzz phrase at the Minara summit Business and Professional THE possibility of a new Women’s (MBPW) Conference era of creating massive held on 17 August at the economic opportunities for Elangeni Hotel. South Africans is on the The conference is a gathering horizon after the Inkosi of powerful business women Albert Luthuli International in Durban who come together Convention Centre (ICC) annually to discuss issues officially launched its that affect women and to inaugural Durban ICC find solutions to the various Leadership Summit on 14 challenges posed to the August. feminine gender. The eThekwini Municipality EThekwini Acting Mayor entity has taken a bold Fawzia Peer, who is also EThekwini Acting Mayor Fawzia Peer with experts, thought initiative to create its own the Chairperson of MBPW, leaders and powerful women at the Minara Business and events and will host the said women need to realise Professional Women’s Conference held at Elangeni Hotel. prestigious Summit on 19 that they are empowered. September with world- “Our capabilities are there, be restored, we must emulate The conference saw four renowned evangelist, author we just need to harness it. their example and stand up for breakaway discussions We must move from women and successful businessman our rights.” focused on business vision Bishop TD Jakes as the development to woman-led Business Coach Marlene and entrepreneurial attitude, development,” she said. headline speaker. Powell also urged women to personal assets, design systems The Summit will bring The Acting Mayor also take control their destinies. thinking and the legalese and together captains of reflected on the plight of the “Women sacrifice a lot and bottom line. Inspirational industry, thought leaders women in 1956 and said that don’t have time to be with the speakers also formed part of from government, civil the women of today must use ones they love. We must ask the proceedings with messages society and religious leaders their voices in an inspirational ourselves about our personal of “you can do it” and “dare who will engage on matters way. “August brings to light goals and what we deserve,” to be different” dominating of national importance to the sacrifices of 20 000 she said. discussions. women. Their dignity needs to develop solutions that will address the challenges faced by the country. The programme will feature a line-up of diverse and DURBAN ICC CREATES BUSINESS prominent speakers such as Pastor Phil Dooley, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS businesswoman Zanele AS PART of the City’s efforts Mbokazi and Bishop Vusi The Inkosi Albert Dube. to create opportunities for Luthuli International entrepreneurs to access ICC Chief Executive Convention Centre Officer Lindiwe Rakharebe markets, the Inkosi Albert Supply Chain Luthuli International said hosting the Summit Management Unit demonstrates that the Convention Centre (ICC) Supply hosted a supplier day Chain Management (SCM) Centre is more than just a aimed at empowering venue, but a platform for Unit held a supplier day, entrepreneurs. which provided an engagement meetings, a facilitator of dialogue and a place for platform with entrepreneurs. which they need to comply with Among the speakers were people to connect. During the seminar on in order to qualify for work. representatives from the Tickets are available at 16 August, emerging SCM Officer, Celasiwakhe Durban Chamber of Commerce Computicket and package entrepreneurs were informed Duma, said because the ICC and Industry which spoke prices start from R500 per about various business is an esteemed venue that on their role on policy and person. opportunities available at the regularly hosts prestigious advocacy while Ithala Bank ICC. They were also educated events, the Centre is always in spoke about business funding. on SCM policies and processes need of suppliers.

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