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New hope for Newcastle as ArcelorMittal defers long steel business wind down

Independent online (SA) 02 Apr 2025
"We have remained optimistic about Amsa Newcastle for months, believing that Amsa and the national government will secure the 3 500 jobs at risk due to the wind down of the Long Steel Business," Pieters said ... Newcastle is open for business.
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eThekwini Municipality's R588 million investment in infrastructure to boost job creation

Independent online (SA) 01 Apr 2025
This includes projects such as Oceans uMhlanga, Brickworks, Ntshongweni / Westown, Giba Business Park, Durban Film City, and Durban Waterfront ... “We will continue to work hard to make Durban the premier destination for investment and tourism.
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Westown Square development to kickstart private sector investment

Independent online (SA) 28 Mar 2025
“We have heard the previous mayor (Mxolisi Kaunda) say Durban is open for business; we say, Durban has never been closed for business ... sends a clear message that, indeed, Durban is open for business.
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City, eThekwini Presidential Working Group unpack progress on water, electricity infrastructure challenges

Independent online (SA) 28 Mar 2025
... impact on businesses operating in the city ... “We understand that things like water shortages, sewage and electricity have had an impact on business productivity and efficiency in the south Durban area.
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'No more wasteful spending': KZN Finance MEC stands firm on budget discipline

Independent online (SA) 26 Mar 2025
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers told business representatives that he ... Sanlam organised the event that took place in Durban to allow business representatives to engage the MEC on his budget.
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Durban's tech skills shortage threatens economic growth

Independent online (SA) 25 Mar 2025
Dr Ntokozo Nzimande, a research associate in the Macroeconomics Research Unit at the University of KwaZulu-Natal who has worked on compiling the Durban Business Confidence Index, said the issue is largely the size of the economies of these cities.
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Durban prepares for a thriving Easter holiday season

Independent online (SA) 23 Mar 2025
Thousands of people are expected to visit Durban during the Easter holiday break. It it is expected that the accommodation sector and other hospitality businesses will have good trade ... west of Durban.
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News24 | Tears as court dismisses bail appeal of love triangle murder-accused security tycoon

News24 20 Mar 2025
Prominent Durban security boss Ferrel Govender had his bail appeal dismissed in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban on Thursday. He is accused, along with his brother and business partner Darren, of the murder of businessman Shailen Singh ... .
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Transnet paves the way for Port of Durban expansion and new access routes

Independent online (SA) 19 Mar 2025
Transnet National Ports Authority said on Tuesday that it was moving ahead with the redevelopment and expansion of Bayhead Road to ease truck congestion and improve operations at the Port of Durban ... BUSINESS REPORT .
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Stats show decline in Durban's medium-sized businesses

Independent online (SA) 19 Mar 2025
Medium-sized businesses that should be the engine for economic growth and job creation are being lost to Durban ... Durban businessman Moses Tembe said some of these businesses could have closed down due to an unfriendly business environment.
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Durban beachfront traders call for quick replacement of Funworld amid business decline

Independent online (SA) 18 Mar 2025
Formal and informal businesses along Durban’s beachfront are calling on the eThekwini Municipality to quickly find a replacement for Funworld, saying the closure of the amusement park is harming their livelihoods.
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Health department explains edibles prohibition notice, aims to regulate products in cannabis industry

Independent online (SA) 13 Mar 2025
The decision has left Durban business owners worried about the impact on their businesses and potential job losses ... “We might lose the business ... Business will carry on as usual, but eventually, edibles will be back.
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