KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
uThungulu District Municipality
Sector
Agriculture & Agri-processing
Construction & Materials
Retail
Tourism & Leisure
uThungulu District Municipality is promoting economic development in the province by profiling and facilitating specific investment opportunities in the province. The municipality has identified key sectors in the region with high growth potential and targeted opportunities within these sectors that will lead to sustainable economic development for the communities involved.
For more information on uThungulu and the local economic development (LED) work being done in the region contact Mr Rocky Chetty on +27 35 799 2575 or email chettyr@uthungulu.co.za
Essential oils
uThungulu has established a viable essential oils programme and is looking for investment to roll the project out in various local municipalities and regions. Researched forecasts are that a R2-million investment will yield financial returns from the first year and pay itself back in profit after five. uThungulu’s diverse climate and unique flora provide opportunities for new crop development and agriculture diversification.
For full information on this project click here or contact Mr Rocky Chetty on +27 35 799 2575 or email chettyr@uthungulu.co.za
Sports stadium
The uMhlathuze multi-purpose sports stadium project will include a soccer stadium, a separate synthetic athletics track, indoor sports facilities, change rooms and offices, and will revitalise sports and commercial development in the region. uThungulu DM has managed to secure funding to the value of R30-million already from various provincial government departments, and other public bodies, but the majority of the required investment amount is still sought. A comprehensive business plan for the project has been devised by the uThungulu District Muncipality and can be requested directly.
For full information on this project click here or contact Mr Rocky Chetty on +27 35 799 2575 or email chettyr@uthungulu.co.za
Cultural tourism
The KwaBulawayo Tourism Development project was identified as a means for uplifting the local communities in the culturally rich Umlalazi region of the uThungulu District Municipality. The region is home to King Shaka's KwaBulawayo Military Capital, and is recognised as being one of the key sites of Zulu heritage. The estimated total project cost is R18.5-million over the two-phase planned process. The R8.5-million required for Phase 1 has been obtained through various public contributions. R10-million is required for a cultural Zulu and King Shaka museum, a multimedia interpretive centre, a traditional restaurant and bar facilties, and a traditional hutted accommodation complex.
For full information on this project click here or contact Mr Rocky Chetty on +27 35 799 2575 or email chettyr@uthungulu.co.za
About uThungulu
The uThungulu District is located in the north-eastern region of the KwaZulu-Natal province of the eastern seaboard of South Africa. The district comprises six local municipalities: Mbonambi, uMhlathuze, Ntambanana, uMlalazi, Mthonjaneni and Nkandla, and has the third highest population in the province. For more on uThungulu click here or contact Mr Rocky Chetty on +27 35 799 2575 or email chettyr@uthungulu.co.za
Comparative advantages and important sectors in uThungulu
From the Richards Bay Port to the strength of the region's natural resources, uThungulu's is a diverse economy strong in forestry, agriculture, services and tourism. For more on the major sectors and comparative advantages in the region click here or contact Mr Rocky Chetty on +27 35 799 2575 or email chettyr@uthungulu.co.za
