CIPRO
CIPRO's vision is to be the "gateway to economic participation". Visit www.cipro.co.za
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN
Proudly South African is an exciting campaign to promote South African companies, products and services which are helping to create jobs and economic growth in our country. Visit www.proudlysa.co.za
MIDI
MIDI’s mission is to position Msunduzi as a forward-looking, successful and sustainable “City of Choice” able to attract and retain innovators at the leading edge of the economy and provide a high quality of life for all its residents. MIDI was established by the Msunduzi Municipality, Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, to lead a long-term process of re-imagining and transforming the City of Pietermaritzburg. Visit www.midi.org.za
SAPOA
SAPOA (South African Property Owners Association) was established in 1966 by the leading and large property investment organizations to bring together all role players in the commercial property field and create a powerful platform for property investors. Visit www.sapoa.org.za
WHICH FRANCHISE Recent years has seen the popularity of franchising in South Africa rise significantly, emerging as one of the key economic sectors for starting and growing a successful business. South Africa is the most developed country in Africa for franchising and not only does it provide great potential for Western-based franchise systems, but it has also grown many successful indigenous systems. Visit www.whichfranchise.co.za
CHAMBERS
BUSINESS UNITY SOUTH AFRICA (BUSA)
BUSA represents South African business on macro-economic and high-level issues that affect it at the national and international levels. Their function is to ensure that business plays a constructive role in the country’s economic growth, development and transformation and to create an environment in which businesses of all sizes and in all sectors can thrive, expand and be competitive. Visit www.busa.org.za
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SOUTH AFRICA (CHAMSA) CHAMSA's mandate is to create and sustain a business environment in which business can grow and prosper, to facilitate broad based economic empowerment and to improve the conditions under which business operates. Visit www.chamsa.org.za
SACCI
SACOB's mission is to effectively protect and promote the interests of business in South Africa. It addresses the economic, social and political issues affecting the business community. Visit www.sacci.org.za
WORLD CHAMBERS FEDERATION (WCF) WCF is ICC's specialized division for its chamber of commerce members worldwide. Since its creation in the early 1950's, the World Chambers Federation has served as the unique and only truly global forum where chamber leaders and senior executives can communicate with each other and collaborate on matters of mutual interest, whether solving problems or realizing opportunities. Visit www.iccwbo.org/wcf/id2876/index.html?cookies="no
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL The new University of KwaZulu-Natal unites two major educational institutions in KwaZulu-Natal – the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville. As an institution of higher learning, it is committed to academic excellence, innovation in research and critical engagement with society. Visit www.ukzn.ac.za
GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development has a strategic mandate to help promote economic development and growth in the province. Visit www.kznded.gov.za
DTI The dti's vision is of a South Africa that has a vibrant economy, characterised by growth, employment and equity, built on the full potential of all South African citizens. To achieve this, the dti has become an outwardly-focused, customer-centric organisation. Visit www.dti.gov.za
SEDA (SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY)
SEDA is the Department of Trade & Industry's agency for supporting small business in South Africa. Visit http://196.29.134.193/seda/index.asp
MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY The Msunduzi Municipality in Kwazulu-Natal serves a population of over half a million people in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas. Visit www.msunduzi.gov.za
SHOWS
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Royal Agricultural Society of KwaZulu-Natal is the host to the Royal Show and The Garden Show. Visit www.royalshow.co.za
TOURISM
PIETERMARITZBURG TOURISM Discover the true essence of Pietermaritzburg - a city with a heritage rich in cultural significance, sporting excitement and travelling opportunities. Visit www.pmbtourism.co.za