The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is a built and secure industrial area on the North-Eastern South African coast, linked to the international sea port of Richards Bay. It is tailored for manufacturing and storage of goods to boost beneficiation, investment, economic growth and, most importantly, the development of skills and employment. The RBIDZ, which has been designated as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), aims to encourage international competitiveness through tax and duty-free incentives, as well as world-class infrastructure.

Opportunities identified:

• Opportunity to be internationally competitive
• A gateway to international markets
• A platform tailored to manufacturing
• Possibility of business partnerships and linkages with well-established companies in the area (joint venture investments).

Website:  http://www.rbidz.co.za/
Website:  http://kzngrowthfund.co.za/