Renamed KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in 1994 following the merging of Natal province with KwaZulu, KZN is South Africa’s second largest provincial economy, serving as a strategically important base for manufacturing and exports. Also known by its nickname “the garden province”, KZN is a popular domestic tourism destination throughout the year, offering subtropical coastline in...
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Articles & Analysis | The province builds on its industrial base from a variety of angles from The Report: South Africa 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Zamo Gwala, CEO, Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal from The Report: South Africa 2014
What do you see as the single biggest challenge facing new investors in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Senzo Mchunu, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, on the province’s contribution to national development from The Report: South Africa 2014
As one of the most sophisticated African emerging markets, South Africa’s unique combination of highly developed, first-world economic infrastructure and a large emergent market economy has led to a dynamic investment environment. Situated on South Africa’s eastern seaboard is the province of KwaZulu-Natal, which is home to Durban and a strategic port that enjoys direct...
Articles & Analysis | Retail from The Report: South Africa 2014
Woolworths Holding is an investment holding company, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and operating through two subsidiaries, Woolworths (proprietary) and Country Road, as well as joint venture Woolworths Financial Services. Woolworths is a chain of retail stores in South Africa and certain countries in Africa and the Middle East that offers a range of clothing, food and general...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Elias Masilela, Former CEO, Public Investment Corporation from The Report: South Africa 2014
To what extent are domestic asset managers ensuring local investments contribute to inclusive growth?
Articles & Analysis | Telecommunications from The Report: South Africa 2014
MTN is a multi-national telecommunications company headquartered in South Africa, with operations in 22 countries across Africa and the Middle East. MTN’s offerings include voice services through 2G or GSM networks and data services through 3G networks. Incorporated in 1994 under the name M-Cell, the company was awarded the second national licence in South Africa,...