Who We Are

TIKZN

Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal

YOUR KNOWLEDGE PARTNER IN BUSINESS

Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is the premier South African trade and inward investment promotion agency (IPA) for the KwaZulu-Natal province. We drive economic growth by strategically promoting KZN as a prime investment destination and facilitating international market access for local companies. TIKZN is your knowledge partner in business with comprehensive support and unmatched regional advantages to unlock global opportunities, your path to prosperity starts here.

To be the premier partner in growing an inclusive economy in KwaZulu-Natal through sustainable trade and investment.

Values

Professionalism
Integrity
Passion
Caring
Agility
  • Identify, package and promote trade and investment opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal
  • Ensure easy access to investment and export trade opportunities
  • Retain and support competitiveness of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) companies
  • Support KZN companies in distress
  • Brand and market KZN as an investment destination
  • Link opportunities to the developmental needs of the KZN community
  • Promote transformation in trade and investment in KZN