Business owners prepare for south regional fair in uMlazi
The South Regional Durban Business Fair (DBF) will be taking place at the KwaMnyandu Shopping Centre in uMlazi from Thursday October 25 to Sunday October 27.
Themed “Regional Fairs - back to promoting township businesses and economies”, the South Regional DBF is the first of several decentralised DBF programmes that will be held in various parts of the city.
Around 130 ward-based businesses from the south region responded to the exhibitor registration call which closed on September 30.
These businesses will be showcasing their products during the three-day exhibition, interacting with thousands of potential buyers attending the fair, said eThekwini Municipality spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana.
“Over and above the exhibition, the South Regional DBF has an array of empowerment activities including a two-day Business Indaba to empower businesses. The main topics of focus of the Business Indaba will be on co-operatives and construction development. The Fair will also include Flavours of Durban, where local chefs will take turns in the kitchen to show off their culinary skills. Also featured is the Durban Film Office segment where production companies will share intellectual property and contractual agreement information with emerging film and television businesses during a panel discussion titled ‘Understanding the film and TV business’,” said Ms Sisilana.
The International Pavilion will focus on providing information about global relations and will feature delegates from the Junior Chamber International and the Pan African Chamber of Commerce, who will be giving information about their Durban branch launching this year.
A Kiddiepreneur corner is also on the list of verticals at the fair to ensure an entrepreneurial seed is planted at a young age.
For details about the South Regional Fair call 031 266 9938.