Cape Town: The countdown to the North Regional Durban Business Fair has begun, which will see 150 businesses showcasing their products and services. The eThekwini Municipality is gearing up to host the North Regional Durban Business Fair from 28 – 30 March 2025 at the Bridge City Shopping Centre in KwaMashu, north of Durban.
According to South African Government News Agency, 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 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 municipality said.
The focus will then shift to the Women’s Economic Empowerment Engagement on 29 March, with discussions centered 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, while outlining opportunities available for women entrepreneurs, the municipality said.
The fair will also serve as an important hub for presenting international opportunities, including imports and exports. The Junior International Chamber will be exhibiting at the fair at 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, amongst 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: [email protected], or call 031 311 4500.