ETHEKWINI Mayor, James Nxumalo, and president of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Zephe Ndlovu, invite New Germany businesses to the launch of the business retention and expansion programme (BR&E) in New Germany.

The launch, which will also include an update on GO!Durban, will take place on Thursday, 9 June at the Premier Hotel, 65 Kings Road, Pinetown, from 4pm to 6pm and will include an update on GO!Durban.

‘”Creating jobs has become top priority in view of South Africa’s 26.7 per cent unemployment rate.

“In tackling this challenge, it is is essential to remember that 60 to 80 per cent of all new jobs are created by existing businesses, which are also responsible for 70 per cent local investment. The BR&E programme is all about interacting with business about their concerns, ideas and opportunities,” said deputy head of the Investment Promotion Unit, Russell Curtis.

He added that the eThekwini Municipality’s Durban Investment Promotion – a locally-driven and implemented programme – has been initiated by a local partnership with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“This dynamic programme was successfully implemented in other areas of the eThekwini Municipality to see how it can positively your business.”

Contact local coordinator, Monique Labat, on 082 924 6343 or e-mail monique@moniquelabat.com.

People are urged to RSVP by tomorrow morning for catering purposes.