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Amajuba District Municipality

A REGIONAL ECONOMIC HUB

Amajuba District Municipality is situated within the north western corner of the KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. The district has abundant water, a reliable labour force, well developed transport infrastructure, first world educational, medical and community services, internationally-acclaimed tourism attractions, and an enviable lifestyle.

Newcastle is the district seat and the town has long been an important hub of agricultural and industrial development as well as trade for this region and the province. Newcastle is also an important transport route for goods and services between Durban and Gauteng and other inland provinces. The region is linked to Johannesburg and the port cities of Richards Bay and Durban by road, rail and an airport with tarred runways and night landing systems. This town will continue to influence development of surrounding towns and villages in both KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State

The vibrant central business district of Newcastle contains all of the county's major banks and financial institutions, as well as modern conference facilities. The Newcastle Regional Mall was officially opened in April 2012 by President
Zuma as a one-stop shopping destination that will service the entire region. The centre is anchored by Checkers, Pick n Pay, Game, Edgars, and Woolworths and will strengthen the role of Newcastle as an economic hub.

The ArcelorMittal steelworks and the 500 00m2 Karbochem synthetic rubber plant dominate Newcastle's industrial portfolio. A joint venture project between Karbochem and German manufacturing giant Bayer has made Newcastle the largest producer of chrome chemicals in Africa. However, a diversity of manufacturing and commercial undertakings share in the region's success. Other large operations include heavy engineering concerns, a granite tile factory, steel reinforcement, and a slagment cement factory.

The KwaZulu-Natal Clothing and Textile Cluster (KZNCTC) has established a Sector Business Support Centre in Newcastle, aimed at regenerating the area's clothing and textile industry. Amongst other manufacturers, Allwear the country's largest producer of school wear operates in the town.

The fully-serviced modern business industrial estate and other open land will accommodate any needs. A significant factor in an investor's industrial location assessment is the overall operating cost and all services are available at competitive, market- related prices.

There is potential for future growth and research has shown that Amajuba has advantages for the manufacture of:

Aluminum-based products
High quality leather goods
Textiles and textile products
Clothing
Automotive components
Metal products and machinery

The economy in Amajuba was historically focused on coal mining but many collieries have closed. There are opportunities for small scale mining of coal, clays or reworking coal dumps.

Amajuba has a competitive advantage in its agricultural sector and can be described as one of the most fertile regions in KZN. The local agricultural sector will play a critical role in the district's and province's economies for some years to come, especially in terms of production value and employment. Agricultural activities include subsistence farming, forestry, game, cattle, sheep, wheat, soya and, maize. The district is the most important wool producing area in KwaZulu-Natal.

Agricultural opportunities identified are:

The development of an Agric Hub which will be linked to the Dube TradePort
Agro-processing
Organic farming
Dairy farming focussing on the export of milk, cheese, powdered milk, yogurt and fruit juices
The processing of soya to create bio-diesel and soya meal
Vegetable tunnel farming
Beef: Feedlot development

Amajuba offers significant opportunities for tourism investment, including several joint ventures with surrounding districts. The region is close to the majestic Drakensberg mountains and is an integral part of the internationally renowned
Battlefields Route, which focuses on the battles that have sculptured the history of South Africa.

Tourist attractions include:

The Amajuba Birding Meander
The Chelmsford Nature Reserve
Ntshingwayo Dam
Balele Game Park
Hiking, horse riding, off road vehicle trails, trout fishing routes and hunting

Amajuba District Municipality

Municipal Demarcation Board Code: DC25

Location of Head Office: Newcastle is 96 km north of Ladysmith

Municipal Area (km²): 6 909.4 km²

Population (estimated): Total 491 102

Local Municipalities: Dannhauser, Newcastle,eMadlangeni

Amajuba is an isiZulu name meaning "a place of doves"

VISION
Amajuba will be a fully developed district, with a vibrant and sustainable economy, a better quality of life, preserved within its own cultural and traditional values

MISSION
The Amajuba District Municipality will through good governance and management,
strive to achieve its vision, within the legal framework

KEY CONTACTS
Mayor: Cllr Ms Jabu Khumalo
mpumes@amajuba.gov.za
Deputy Mayor: Cllr Mrs M.N. Majola
vimlam@amajuba.gov.za
Speaker: Cllr E.M. Sigasa
vimlam@amajuba.gov.za
Municipal Manager: Mr Vusi Kubheka
vusik@amajuba.gov.za
Procurement Manager: Mr Henry Mthembu
henrym@amajuba.gov.za
Head of Communications: Mr Thabo Xaba

CONTACT DETAILS
Physical Address: B9356 Amajuba Building,
Madadeni, 2951
Postal Address: Private Bag 6615, Newcastle,
2940
Tel: +27 (0)34 329 7200
Fax: +27 (0)34 314 3785
E-mail: dc25admin@amajuba.gov.za
Website: http://www.amajuba.gov.za

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