Investment opportunities are identified through private sector engagement, public sector and gap analysis. Imperative to Enterprise iLembe pursuing or supporting a project is driven by the Agency Strategy and whether the project idea meets the Agency’s Value Statement “Economic Development that will change the lives of our people”.
Projects must be Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic and within a Timeframe (SMART), and have socio-economic benefits linked to it. Enterprise iLembe has a Project Management Unit that assists in this process, with experienced Project Managers in the key sectors identified.
The iLembe region is also known as the North Coast – Jewel of the Zulu Kingdom with a glorious stretch of coastline fringed with golden beaches and caressed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Patches of coastal forest give way to rolling green hills of sugar cane, which, in turn, spill into the rich hinterland of the province. With its unique mix of luxury resorts and wide variety of affordable accommodation the North Coast has long been recognised as a prime domestic and international holiday destination. It boasts a rich cultural heritage with strong Eastern, European and French Mauritian influences. The traditional home of the Zulu people, it was settled by colonials and later by Indian people who originally arrived as indentured labourers to work in the sugar cane fields. As a result there is a unique cultural mix, which provides fascinating insights into the history of this region.
As one of the best positioned districts in the country and a strong anticipation of ongoing growth and development, iLembe is the investment destination of choice.
