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NOMUSA DUBE-NCUBE briefed the media today, announcing the fact that provincial public entities together with her department are set to host the second annual KZN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE on September 13th 2019.

MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube , hosted a delegation of international investors on a tour of the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone precinct.

The back to school campaign that distributes hundreds of full school uniforms to school children in need.

Dube TradeZone 2 is expected to attract R18 billion in private sector investment over a five-year period.

Congratulations to Dube TradePort Corporation Chairperson and MD of The Elilox Group Dr. Bridgette Gasa, has been appointed as the Adjunct Professorship of the Built Environment and the Construction Industry, by the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein

With the aim of giving back to the community, Dube TradePort, the Airports Company of South Africa, Lebombo Finepack, and Samsung SA lent a helping hand to the community of Ndwedwe, by helping to paint the Mona Day Care and Elderly centre.

Davies said his department has allocated a budget of R18.8bn allocation to enable the government to continue providing financial support to the private sector. The focus would be on labour-intensive sectors that will create jobs for the youth. In 2016-17 the Department of Trade and Industry spent R12.8 billion on grants, tax allowance schemes and loans – which was expected to generate R39.4bn in projected investments, R7.1bn in export revenue, and create 23,351 new jobs and retain 38.192 existing jobs.

Dube TradePort, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, and the eThekwini Municipality were amongst the organisations that showcased career opportunities at the Canelands Career Expo today,

IN a successful partnership between government, the private sector and state-owned enterprises, the province will embark on a massive project with the country’s giant transport logistics organisation, Transnet. The ambitious project, which will see the construction of an R215-million rand cruise ship terminal at the Durban Harbour, will have a profound impact on the province’s economic growth. Speaking to investors during a post-budget breakfast session in Richards Bay, Sihle Zikalala the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs said the maritime sector held immense potential for the province.

IN celebration of the life and times of Mama Albertina Sisulu, the previously marginalised youth and women are set to benefit from thousands of job opportunities in the province with initiatives and projects directly aimed at driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

This financial year, the department will invest R6.2 million on skills development of 100 youth and women who will be trained in Tourist Guiding through the province.

The war against the scourge of rhino poaching is paying off with four syndicate poachers arrested and given a combined 30-year prison sentence. While the number of rhinos lost to poachers was still high, Ezemvelo, in partnership with various stakeholders, has introduced a number of initiatives which minimised poaching incidents.

Dr Bridgette Gasa, Chairperson Dube TradePort Corporation, Ms Sue Petri, Commercial Manager of Southern African for British Airways, Mr Sihle Zikalala, MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs for KZN and Mr Hamish Erskine, CEO of Dube Trade Port.

THE Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, mindful of the delicate balancing act between economic redress and investment attraction, has put in place measures to make conducting business in the province much more effortless. These interventions included the opening of a One Stop Shop facility within Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal offices in Durban and two smaller satellite One Stop Shops within Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone and Richards Bay IDZ respectively.

The flagship Dube TradePort development has secured R1.7 billion in private sector investment to date. This has resulted in the creation of an overall 953 temporary job opportunities and 432 permanent jobs.

“The backbone of South Africa’s economy relies heavily on transport for the movement of our imports and exports,” says Hamish Erskine, CEO of Dube TradePort Corporation, who has been working since 2003 on the project to deliver a globally competitive manufacturing and air logistics platform in Southern Africa. ‘By investing in transport infrastructure, South Africa is creating efficiencies in its logistics and supply chains, which improve the overall competitiveness of doing business within our borders.” – says Mr Hamish Erskine, CEO of Dube TradePort Corporation

In Dube AgriLab’s latest newsletter, we share some news on our growing staff compliment, our ornamental plants that are being exported to the Netherlands, the many benefits of Bamboo, our continued delivery of Novacane®, and the nutrient analysis process to ensure optimal plant growth.

The pace of investment and development within Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone continues to accelerate. To date, R1.5 billion in investment has been secured for phase 1 of Dube TradePort. As the second quarter of our year nears completion, we would like to take this opportunity to share some updates on our latest developments and services offered.

Dube TradePort is proud to have won the top Government Entity at the KZN Top Business Awards. CEO, Hamish Erskine, and COO, Kaya Ngqaka, were proud to represent Dube TradePort and accept this award at the ceremony last night​.

Dube TradePort Corporation welcomes it’s new Board with a thorough induction day and introduction to staff, 29 June 2017.

Samsung’s new Quantum Dot display television set will become a centrepiece to Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone’s One Stop Shop facility.

“Bolstered by our two Special Economic Zones in Dube TradePort and Richards Bay Industrial Zone, we have been able to attract millions of rand worth of new investments to the province and we will doubtless use the forthcoming World Economic Forum on Africa to woo yet more potential investors.”

Africa News: In addition to its financial sector, South Africa’s government is breathing new life to other key economic pillars such as infrastructure development and manufacturing. Of particular interest is Dube TradePort, a multi-million dollar hub spanning over 3,000 hectares, located in the port city of Durban.

As delivered by Mr T W Mchunu, MPL, Honourable Premier of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, on 01 March 2017

In Dube AgriLab’s latest newsletter, we share some of our progress over the past year and other ideas that are of interest in the agricultural community: the importance of cultivar selection, measures for water saving in intensive agriculture and new product developments at the laboratory.

Congratulations to Dube TradePort Corporation Chairperson and MD of The Elilox Group Dr.Bridgette Gasa who took top honours in the Building and Construction category of the 2016 edition of Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government Titans Awards.

As South Africa’s premier airport city, Dube TradePort is a prime location for businesses that benefit from proximity to King Shaka International Airport. Some of these, such as freight forwarders and manufacturers, benefit directly from access to the airport and to Dube Cargo Terminal; others, such as those in the hospitality industry, derive their benefit from the ease of access for international travellers.

Dube TradePort, with the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, is excited to welcome Turkish Airlines when they land at King Shaka International Airport today. The inaugural flight lands early this afternoon, to be followed by 4-times a week flights between Durban and Istanbul.

Dube TradePort successfully hosted the over 250 delegates, who formed part of the East3Route tour through KwaZulu-Natal.

Durban is a tourists’ haven with a diverse and rich cultural heritage, a tropical climate along a golden coastline, access to pristine world heritage sites such as the Drakensberg mountain range, St Lucia wetlands, and a number of game reserves that are home to the Big Five.

The National Council of Provinces’ Select Committee on Appropriations and Finance were pleased with the developments taking place within Dube TradePort as they visit various projects in KwaZulu-Natal.

Dube TradePort Corporation is based on the premise that basic education is important to the country’s current and future prosperity, development and growth, which is why we have introduced the ABET programme to our staff. The success of our ABET Class of 2014 shows fertility in the harvest of seeds we have sown.

By Dr Bridgette Gasa: On the 8th of March 2015, City Press published an article headlined: “Is this South Africa’s dodgiest CEO?” in reference to the now former CEO of the Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC): Ms. Saxen van Coller. This article went to great lengths in detailing a list of transgressions which, at the time, were yet to be proven.

Dube TradePort took top honours for the second year in a row, picking up a gold medal and the prestigious Tree of Life Award for their exhibition showcasing Dube AgriZone and Dube TradePort’s CSI programme at the Royal Show.

Dube TradePort’s International Trade Avenue, a 3.25 km dual carriageway worth R200-million, was officially opened by the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Michael Mabuyakhulu, on 26 May 2015.

Dube TradePort Corporation has been pro-active role in assisting students at a tertiary level through its bursary programme as well as providing them with a comprehensive skills development programme that is driven by the executive team across the organisation.

Durban University of Technology is to be the beneficiary of a comprehensive capacity building and co-operation programme facilitated through an MoU signed with Dube TradePort Corporation as part of its corporate social investment initiatives.

Dube TradePort Corporations CSI is creating a brighter future for Mangosuthu University of Technology students who have benefited form DTPC’s bursary programme.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of basic education has expressed their gratitude to Dube TradePort for its various interventions that have contributed to the running of educational institutions over the past three years.

Dube TradePort has invested heavily in infrastructure development in KwaZulu-Natal, creating an environment conducive for businesses to operate through Southern Africa’s premier air logistics platform. Cappeny Estates strawberry operations in the north coast are a prime example of how the world-class infrastructure within Dube TradePort supports the economic development of South Africa.

eThekwini Councilors get the grand tour of Dube TradePort and get a first hand account of the rapid development within the development as they get to see the expansive growth of Dube AgriZone and the packed boxes of televisions and monitors in the loading bay of the new Samsung manufacturing facility located within Dube TradeZone.

All DTPC Contractors and Prospective Contractors are hereby invited to attend a DTPC Contractors Procurement Forum.

Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies (MP) hereby: (a)Issues for public comment the Application for Designation of an IDZ at Dube Tradeport, La Mercy, Kwazulu-Natal and the Granting of the Operator Permit; and (b) Invites interested persons and t

On Thursday 5 December 2013, Dube TradePort hosted its first end-of-year Stakeholder Awards Event. The formal luncheon drew the attendance of Dube TradePort’s Stakeholders, Tenants, Dube Cargo clients, Airline operators, freight forwarder and the shipping

Recently Dube TradePort has enjoyed a significant amount of media coverage of its operations at its AgriZone, more specifically the weekly export of some 30 000 Thai Tulips to Amsterdam. The story was recently featured, by TV station ENCA, at the followin

The inaugural Dube King Shaka Trail Run was held on the 4th of November 2012

ABN’s Lionel Skink speaks with Ayesha Swalah, Acting CEO for Dube TradePort, to discuss their strategy for the next 50 years.

We wish to inform you that SARS has given us the date for which our Transit Shed and Degrouping Depot codes will take effect.

The KwaZulu-Natal Cabinet today received a full briefing by the board of the Dube TradePort Corporation following the resignation of the Chief Executive Officer who was on precautionary suspension.

Granted, it was the Tribune which first published allegations against the CEO. Granted, the publication of these allegations, and the subsequent investigation launched by the DTPC board, no doubt played a role in the sequence of events.

From 12 July, SA Express will fly direct from Durban to Lusaka. The flight takes only 2hr 20 minutes which will significantly reduce travel time to the Zambian capital.

Dube TradePort Corporation appointed Tricorona to measure and report on carbon footprint associated with the DTP/KSIA site for the period May 2010-May 2011

In championing the green cause, Dube TradePort’s (DTP) efforts have gained it acknowledgement, and a certificate from the Food & Trees for Africa Foundation

Dube TradePort is installing Africa’s largest roof-mounted photovoltaic solar power system at its “AgriZone” next to King Shaka airport as part of its efforts to be more “green” by reducing its carbon footprint.

For a wholesome fun filled family day come and join us at Dube City on Saturday the 26th November 2011 from 10 AM TO 4 PM as we’ll be hosting loads of free family entertainment.

The Dube TradePort, north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, will soon boast Africa’s largest roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system, SolarWorld Africa, which is supplying the 600 kWp (600 kilowatt-peak) installation, said this week.

DUBE TradePort has invested about R12 million in a fleet of six trucks that brings cargo from different parts of the country to be exported out of King Shaka International Airport to bolster its air cargo business.

The Dube TradePort is one of the most modern tradeport developments in Africa to date.

Last week burning commenced on the Dube TradePort/King Shaka International Airport site as part of the Rehabilitation and Restoration Project.

THE R430-million investment by Dube TradePort in its ground-breaking “AgriZone”, next to King Shaka International Airport, is bearing fruit.

Dube TradePort has moved to its new head quarters, 29° South

Dube TradePort’s AgriZone first tomato harvest

The AgriZone’s first harvest of cucumbers was picked today

A R5-billion environmentally friendly “city” is to be built next to Durban’s state-of-the-art King Shaka international airport.

Dube City, touted to become “Africa’s first urban green precinct”

King Shaka International Airport will get a business class lounge in its departures area and Dube TradePort could invest up to R130 million in an aircraft services facility at the airport as part of a landmark deal it has signed with JSE-listed airline op

“Africa’s first urban green precinct”

The gamble to move from south Durban to La Mercy and pursue the dream of an “aerotropolis” appears to be paying off

King Shaka flights coup

Dube TradePort presents award at Cargo Airline of the Year, 2011