Pietermaritzburg

Umgeni Water, a state-owned entity, is one of Africa’s most successful organisations involved in water management and is the largest supplier of bulk potable water in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Umgeni Water, a state-owned entity, is one of Africa’s most successful organisations involved in water management and is the largest supplier of bulk potable water in the Province Read more...

Geography, History & Economy uMgungundlovu District Municipality comprises: Impendle Local Municipality Mkhambathini Local Municipality Mpofana Local Municipality Msunduzi Local Municipality Richmond Local Municipality uMngeni Local Municipality uMshwathi Local Municipality MDB code: DC22 Description: The uMgungundlovu District Municipality is a Category C municipality located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The district is comprised of the following seven local municipalities, which are based Read more...

Overview UMEDA is a state owned company established by uMgungundlovu District Municipality to facilitate catalytic projects to promote economic development within the District. UMEDA has so far, facilitated multiple projects, including RASET that continues to ensure food security through development of small emerging farmers. Read more...

Geography, History & Economy Msunduzi Local Municipality is part of uMgungundlovu District Municipality. MDB code: KZN225 Description: The Msunduzi Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the uMgungundlovu District in KwaZulu-Natal. It is the smallest of the seven municipalities in the district. It encompasses the city of Pietermaritzburg, which is the capital of the province and the main Read more...

Since the 1990’s, the uMsunduzi Museum in Pietermaritzburg, an agency of the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, has been transformed from a historically single-themed museum to one that depicts the heritage of different cultural groups of KwaZulu-Natal. The museum was created in 1912 as a tribute to the Voortrekkers. Voortrekker history is the main focus in the Voortrekker Complex, Read more...

Overview The mission of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is to develop and implement strategies that drive economic growth; be a catalyst for economic transformation and development; provide leadership and facilitate integrated economic planning and development; and create a conducive environment for investment. The Department’s strategic goals are to lead and coordinate integrated economic planning Read more...

The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is dedicated to serving the people of South Africa by interpreting material evidence of the natural and cultural world in order to increase knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the nation’s wealth of history and biodiversity. Read more...

The Agribusiness Development Agency (ADA) strives to promote, establish, facilitate and support the growth of black owned and managed agricultural enterprises along agricultural value chains in KwaZulu-Natal through partnerships with individuals, communities, private sector and other public sector institutions in order to achieve a transformed agribusiness sector in KwaZulu-Natal. The vision of the ADA is of a diverse, deracialised, prosperous Read more...

The mission of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is to ensure effective conservation and sustainable use of KwaZulu-Natal’s biodiversity in collaboration with stakeholders for the benefit of present and future generations. Ezemvelo is mandated to direct the management of nature conservation within the province, protected areas, and the development and promotion of ecotourism facilities within the protected areas; and ensure the proper Read more...

The mission of the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Board is to protect the interests of the public by ensuring the integrity of legalised gambling through strict enforcement of applicable legislation, the licensing of qualified entities and individuals, and fulfilling the objectives of the provincial government to deliver a significant source of revenue, enhance tourism, develop and transform the gaming and Read more...