So Much to See at Durban Business Fair

 

By Fred Felton | Dec. 10, 2021

This December the eThekwini Municipality Business Support Tourism and Markets Unit present the Durban Business Fair (DBF) at the Durban Exhibition Centre.

There is much to see and do at the Durban Business Fair which is on till 12 December 2021.

This event is always a huge tourism attraction at this time of the year for the City of Durban.

‘’Durban has the best tourism products that visitors always want to explore,’’ said eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda.

Not only can you view the many stalls which feature locally made products by companies based in the Durban area but you can also sample a wide variety of foods and drinks, take part in interesting talks, discussions and go on an authentic Durban culinary experience which features a wide range of foodies and chefs.

Ntando Hlongwane of NYM Group. Image: Fred Felton

‘’I’m excited about the Durban Business Fair, it gives me great exposure,’’ said Ntando Hlongwane of NYM Group. She is based in Isipingo and makes a wide variety of bags featuring African designs. You can find her at the Durban Business Fair at stand 88.

Lungelo Wax Museum Display. Image: Fred Felton 

You might even see the many wax statues that are on display courtesy of the Durban-based Lungelo Wax Museum. There are some celebrities amongst them.

Thobilo Kumalo (left) of Sakhito Investments. Image: Fred Felton

‘’It’s my first time at the Durban Business Fair. I just started this business during the Covid-19 lockdown and I’m grateful for this opportunity,’’ said Thobilo Kumalo, Owner of Sakhitho Investments. She makes a wide range of products from her crochet work. Products include beanies, bags, belts, throws, scarfs, headbands and more. Her business is based in Amanzimtoti. You can find her at the Durban Business Fair at stand 42.

There will also be a Youth Business Connect event for young people. In this seminar, young people will be able to learn how to use innovation and how to move from isolation to disruption. This event happens on 11 December 2021.

Some of the speakers at the Youth Event include author, Dudu Busani-Dube, Lungelo Xaba who owns a company Desired Trendz, that deals in interior design.

You can also meet Captain Londy Ngcobo, Africa’s first female Dredge Master and mingle with Siyanda Calvin Ntenga, the founder of KZN Youth Business Awards.

If you would like to attend the Youth Business Connect event RSVP by email to rsvp@ikhono.co.za