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WEEKLY BULLETIN
By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable City 14 May 2018 [Issue 121]
CITY STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP
WITH PRIVATE SECTOR
City Manager Sipho Nzuza delivers the keynote address at a Power Breakfast Session held today, 14 May where he engaged with
business leaders in the City about enhancing public-private partnerships through dialogue.
T
HE public sector needs believe we will change the City means dealing with challenges wants to make a difference
to work with government and bring people back. We of unemployment, inequality and see Durban become a
to create decent and have unique selling points that and poverty. competitive City on par with
sustainable jobs in Johannesburg and Cape Town Nzuza said private sector Johannesburg and Cape Town.
order to eliminate poverty while don’t have which we need to development is needed for “We want to have a
promoting investment in the promote.” skills development. discussion on what we as
City, business leadership in He said critical discussion “Public-private partnerships business can do differently
eThekwini heard at a power with stakeholders was are critical to the success and how we can take Durban
breakfast session held at important; with eThekwini of a city so we have to work further. We appreciate the
alBaraka Bank today, 14 May. Municipality leadership taking together to create jobs. relationship with eThekwini
The thought-provoking the decision to engage with The private sector, which Municipality and DCCI and
engagement, hosted by stakeholders regularly. is represented here today, want to explore how we can
the Durban Chamber of “Cities do not exist in are an essential part of take it further,” he said.
Commerce and Industry vacuums. As we strive to the conversation. There is DCCI President Musa
(DCCI) in partnership with become Africa’s most caring a strong need for growth Makhunga said:“Public-private
alBaraka Bank, was hosted and liveable City by 2030 we to create decent jobs that partnerships is not a nice
under the theme: “One are cognisant that we cannot are sustainable. I strongly to have, it is a must have
Durban-Enhancing Public- achieve it alone. Partnership encourage the private sector as our economy is currently
Private Partnerships through from an active citizenry and to embark on growth and under siege and we must do
Conversation”. good corporate sector support investment drives and let it something about it.”
City Manager Sipho Nzuza is needed. Everyone needs to become part of your business An interactive question and
was invited to address take ownership of this vision planning,” he said. answer session followed
delegates. and actively strive towards it,” Shabir Chohan Chief the speeches where issues
Starting his address on an he said. Executive of alBaraka Bank affecting the economy of
optimistic note, Nzuza said: “I He said achieving this vision said business in the City really the City were discussed and
possible solutions sought.
“KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW”
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DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN DURBAN AND
LONDON TO BOOST THE ECONOMY
Celebrating the
groundbreaking
announcement are
(from left) Deputy
Tourism Minister
Elizabeth Thabethe,
eThekwini Deputy
Mayor Fawzia Peer,
MEC for Economic
Development, Tourism
and Environmental
Affairs Sihle Zikalala,
Chairperson of
the Economic
Development and
Planning Committee
in eThekwini Sipho
Kaunda, British
Airways Regional
Commercial Manager
for Southern Africa
Sue Petrie, Tourism
Minister Derek
Hanekom and Sisa
Ntshona Chief
Executive Officer of
South African Tourism.
A LANDMARK announcement £4.5 billion, five-year customer North Asia, Australia as well as British Airways direct flight.
that there would now be direct investment plan, with a focus Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo and The sheer diversity in travel
flights from London to Durban on excellence in the premium Seoul through the hub in Abu and business opportunities that
was made during the opening cabins and more choice and Dhabi,” MEC Zikalala said. visitors can access through this
of Africa’s Travel Indaba which quality for all its customers. EThekwini Mayor Zandile gateway into the province will
took place in Durban recently. MEC Zikalala said: “The Gumede said the City is unlock enormous potential,”
The announcement was made investment and trade once again proud to have added Mayor Gumede.
jointly by KwaZulu-Natal MEC opportunities presented by this achieved another milestone British Airways Chairman Alex
for Economic Development, direct flight between Durban in its collective mission to Cruz expressed confidence
Tourism and Environmental and London will undoubtedly place Durban prominently that the flight would lead to an
Affairs Sihle Zikalala and a add huge value to the local on the global stage. “This is improvement in the province’s
representative from British economy.” being done in order to ensure tourism prosperities.
Airways at a breakfast briefing He added that the introduction increased economic benefits “Durban is also home to the
for delegates attending the of the British Airways flight for the region.” busiest port in South Africa
Indaba on 8 May. augured well for KwaZulu- Mayor Gumede further and is a large manufacturing
The new direct airline service Natal’s Route Development revealed that to strengthen ties hub, so the new route will
between the two cities will Strategy which aims to provide with their new airline partners, secure another important link
commence on 29 October, with a mechanism for attracting and she will be leading a delegation between the UK and the region
three direct flights a week from supporting new and direct air to the Durban-London that will be a welcome addition
Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to King services routes for King Shaka Investment Day being held next for business travellers,” Cruz
Shaka International Airport. International Airport. month in London where she said.
The service will be the only “This new route adds to will be joined by City Manager Approximately 10 000
non-stop link between London our growing number of Sipho Nzuza, Russell Curtis passengers who currently fly
and Durban, and flights will be international flights, among from Invest Durban as well as indirectly between Durban and
operated by the airline’s newest which are flights connecting us local captains of industry. London via Johannesburg will
fleet of aircraft, the Boeing to key world’s destinations such “We are proud to be able to now have their travel times and
787-8. The new route comes as the Gulf region, the Middle showcase the City of Durban costs drastically reduces as a
as British Airways rolls out a East, the Indian Subcontinent, to the world through the new result of the new direct route.
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CITY’S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
ETHEKWINI Municipality’s of Commerce Degree in
Deputy City Manager of Accounting, a Management
Finance, Dr Krish Kumar, Development Certificate and
has been named the Best has completed the Minimum
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Competency Training
in the Public Sector. The prescribed by National Treasury
announcement was made at for CFO’s.
the CFO South Africa Awards Kumar said: “EThekwini
in Braamfontein on 10 May. Municipality’s Treasury is
This adds another feather committed to the triple bottom
to the City’s cap regarding line, relating to financial
recent achievements which sustainability, environmental
includes the acknowledgement sustainability and embracing
by the World Bank rating the the fourth Industrial Revolution
Municipality’s Treasury as through smart city initiatives
“world-class and a leader in and digital technology.”
Africa”. He said there is a zero
The CFO Awards involved tolerance stance towards
a rigorous selection fraud and corruption in the
process related to strategy City adding that addressing
execution, financial unemployment, poverty and
challenges, transformation Nazeer Essop from Deloitte South Africa hands eThekwini inequality to improve the
and empowerment, leading Municipality’s Deputy City Manager of Finance Dr Krish Kumar quality of life of all residents
a high performance team, (right) the award for Best Chief Financial Officer in the Public remained vital for the City.
compliance and governance, Sector Industry. He commended his Treasury
finance transformation as well team for their continued
as finance and technology. support and dedication. “The
There was also a key focus on professional achievements, CFO for 20 years. He holds challenge is now to take our
productivity enhancement and Kumar has 38 years of accolades such as a Doctorate Treasury Unit to even greater
how this can be sustained. experience in local government in Administration, a Masters heights and become a global
Among many other and has been the City’s in Administration, Bachelor leader.”
CUSTOMERS URGED TO PAY THEIR DEBTS
WHILE eThekwini derived from the payment of
Municipality continues to services is utilised to deliver
implement rigorous debt services and inject money into
control measures to recover projects that will positively
the R9.2 billion debt owed to benefit the community which
the City as at March 2018, is why it is imperative that the
customers who are in arrears money owed is recovered.
have been encouraged to pay Madonsela said another
their debt. option available for indebted
Deputy Head of Arrears customers was to approach
Management Philile the City to establish an
Madonsela said that affordable payment plan.
household customers are the R1 billion. Total government redlining customers with the The City has a Credit Control
major debt culprits owing the debt stands at R592 million credit bureau and handing Policy in place which outlines
City. including the current debt of over matters to court. a fair revenue collection
“Household customers owe R177 million,” she said. “We will do all we can process including making
a major portion of R6 billion. Madonsela said the City to ensure that monies are arrangements for customers
This includes current debt of was implementing a range recovered. We appeal to in financial difficulties to pay
R1.4 billion while businesses of debt recovery initiatives. customers to pay their debts,” off their arrears.
owe a total of R2.5 billion, These include disconnection she said. The Policy is available on the
including current debt of of services to customers, She added that the income Municipal website
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INDUSTRY PLAYERS REAFFIRM COMMITMENT
TO TRANSFORM THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Automotive Specialist Henry Pretorius (second from left) solicits views from panelists who run black-owned companies on
how the sector can be transformed.
TRANSFORMATION of the practice and provided insight Africa. Hesto Harnesses, MAHLE
automotive sector is critical in into emerging trends. He said the City will use this Behr, Smiths Manufacturing,
order to develop and empower About 30 percent of the opportunity to bolster existing Thekwini Wire and Fasteners,
black-owned suppliers. country’s vehicles are strategies aimed at supporting Toyota Boshoku South Africa,
This was revealed during the manufactured in eThekwini women and youth in the Toyota South Africa Motors and
robust Durban Automotive which is home to the largest automotive sector. Toyota Tsusho Africa.
Cluster (DAC) annual light vehicle manufacturer, Meanwhile, during the DAC Toyota South Africa Motors
engagement held on 8 May at Toyota. meeting, two panel discussions Enterprise and Supplier
the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Deputy Chair of the Economic facilitated by Automotive Development Manager
It was also announced at Development and Planning Specialist Henry Pretorius Nonceba Biyela said in order
the event that the bi-annual Committee in eThekwini and DAC Project Manager to empower black suppliers,
National Association of Councillor Nkosenhle Madlala John White focused on how to the company has introduced
Automotive Component welcomed the announcement. mobilise the industry to ensure the Component Manufacturing
and Allied Manufacturers “To be afforded an opportunity improved engagement on Acceleration Programme.
(NAACAM) Show will be to host Africa’s premier transformation issues including To reaffirm the Municipality’s
hosted in Durban for a second automotive growth, technology the promotion, development commitment to accelerate
consecutive time in March and transformation conference and growth of black-owned growth within the automotive
2019. and exhibition for a second suppliers. industry, the multimillion-
The NAACAM Show is a consecutive time means that Ten local firms were awarded rand uMlazi Auto Hub project
premier event in the automotive we are moving in the right certificates for their continued is nearing completion and is
manufacturing industry in direction.” contribution towards the expected to be up and running
Africa. It is held every two He said this platform will development of the sector by the end of the year.
years, rotating across South further position Durban as through sharing knowledge This will offer trading spaces
Africa’s major automotive hubs. Africa’s automotive hub and and experiences with emerging for over 20 local informal motor
It was held for the first time will assist in attracting future companies. mechanics and provide free
in the City last year and was investments. The firms included business development services
led by international experts Councillor Madlala said the Altech UEC, Brace Able such as technical training and
who shared their views on NAACAM Show attracts over Manufacturing, DUYS capacity building.
world class manufacturing best 1 300 delegates from across Component Manufacturers,
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