The province’s economy was hard hit by COVID-19, the 2021 July civil unrest which saw destruction to businesses as well as this year’s April deadly floods that claimed the lives of over 400 people.thZikalala says hosting this event in person has helped to create a number of job opportunities.
“More than 750 people are employed in this work brought by this event. Now it means we’re going to have that vibe that also plays live to the people. But it also means the economy is now going to grow more than what we’ve seen in the past two years.” he explains. Meanwhile Chief Executive Officer of Trade and Investment in Kwa-Zulu-Natal, Neville Matjie says he is optimistic that if the province could host more similar events, its economy will fully recover. Given the high numbers in hotels, the tourism industry is receiving the much needed boost.
“…It’s a great opportunity. We’ve seen of course, recent products such as Radisson Blue championed by Vivian Reedy, is also filled to capacity by programs that are taking place. I’ve also seen a number of diplomats whom I met earlier, and the best of the United Arab Emirates are also here. It really gets to show that everyone wants to be in Durban and the economy is open, Durban is open.” Matjie reiterates.
Can he explain how..?
Hong Hong Hong is all I hear 😒
Boots on the Ground at Durban July while the province is being fixed, what work is that?
That's absolute drivel. We need more Gayton McKenzie types & fewer ones like Zikalala. There's no country in the world thay can claim to be serious with such clowns in administration. On what planet would this nonsense help any economy?
Hopefully they featured a disaster fund raising initiative that will be great
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…and his bank account 💰
Sihle Zikalala is kind of leader SA needs, most of his times he talk about economy/ business. Dedicated leader
Angashayi muntu ke ngapho
The cameraman at the back heard him talk. His body language says it all
That's all they know, to be seen and drink expensive whiskeys and start fights