The eThekwini Municipality says it will invest R11.3 million to upgrade the Durban International Convention Centre ahead of the upcoming 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit. The planned investment is aimed at preparing the venue to host summit-related events, including ensuring the facilities are ready for expected delegations and associated programming. The reporting focuses specifically on the municipal funding amount and the purpose of the upgrades, linking the work to preparations for the SADC Summit being held in Durban. No additional details are provided in the available information on the scope of specific upgrades, timelines for the work, or whether similar preparations are being undertaken by other levels of government. The announcement is presented as part of the municipality’s broader preparations to support the summit in the city and to ensure the convention centre can accommodate the event’s operational requirements.