KZN Exporter of the Year Awards 20142014-12-08 For over a decade, the Durban Chamber of Commerce (DCCI) has collaborated with Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) to highlight successful exporters in KwaZulu-Natal. Each year, the programme culminates in the KZN Exporter of the Year Awards Gala Dinner at which the winners are announced. This year the awards were held on 30 October 2014 at the Durban International Convention Centre. The Keynote Address was delivered by KZN MEC for Education Mrs Peggy Nkonyeni on behalf of the Honourable Premier of KZN Mr Edward Senzo Mchunu.
The awards are an ideal showcase for emerging and established exporters of a wide range of goods. With a GDP contribution of 16%, KwaZulu-Natal is the second largest economic contributor to the South African economy. A large part of the KZN economy is as a result of being host to the Durban Container Terminal, the largest in Southern Africa, and Richards Bay Terminal. These two facilities are among 16 terminals run by TPT. Dumile Cele, CEO Designate commented, "We celebrate and attempt to encourage exports out of KZN. The KZN economy needs to improve as it is currently faced with imports that are higher than it exports, making KZN a market for other countries to benefit, while we remain a follower on the world economic stage." It is important to highlight that this competition is part of the Trade Department's Strategy in its efforts to show business it is not only about winning. The DCCI acknowledges all partnering companies that have joined in support of the 2014 KZN Exporter of the Year Awards. They include TPT, TIKZN, SEDA, emc and ABSA. This year's finalists and winners CATEGORY: SMALL
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KZN Exporter of the Year Awards 2014
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