Lindiwe Rakharebe

Chief Executive Officer, Durban ICC

Lindiwe Rakharebe is Chief Executive Officer of Durban ICC, in the role since April 2015.

The Durban International Convention Centre was opened by Nelson Mandela in 1997 and is South Africa's first international convention centre. It was named South Africa's best convention centre at the World MICE Awards in September 2024.

In the job

  1. Rakharebe accepted the World MICE Awards title for South Africa's best convention centre on behalf of the Durban ICC in Ho Chi Minh City. Source

  2. The Durban ICC was recognised as South Africa's leading public sector employer at the Future of HR Awards. Source

  3. Rakharebe told a Meetings Africa panel that African countries should simplify visa regimes for conference delegates. Source

Career before

  1. Regional Executive, Absa KwaZulu-Natal
  2. Management roles at all four of South Africa's major banks

Education

Bachelor's degree in management leadership, University of the Free State; diploma in management development

Sources

  1. kzntopbusiness.com
  2. iol.co.za
  3. icc.co.za
  4. graphiconline.com
  5. theceomagazine.com

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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