KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

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 and development; facilitate sustainable and inclusive economic growth to ensure job creation; develop and transform the tourism sector to achieve destination competitiveness; and build a vibrant institution for superior performance.

Reporting Entities

• Amafa Heritage AkwaZulu Natali
• Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC)
• Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
• Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited
• Kwa-Zulu Natal Film Commission
• KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Authority
• KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence
• KZN Growth Fund
• Moses Kotane Institute
• Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ)
• Tourism KwaZulu-Natal
• Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN)