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KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Portfolio The KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Portfolio website is a portal to KwaZulu-Natal, its top businesses, organizations, municipalities and government departments. The website includes a profile of the Province, an insight into successful governance and the economy, highlights current investment possibilities in the province and provides regular news updates. KwaZulu-Natal offers you great opportunities for growth, expansion, trade and investment.
Markets
Friday 22nd January 2021 European stocks fell at the open Friday, extending the previous session's falls as the focus switches back to the economic impact of fresh virus lockdowns. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 BlackRock, Wall Street's biggest money manager, is opening the door to investing in bitcoin futures in a potential boost for the controversial cryptocurrency. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 Hong Kong stocks finished with a big loss Friday, having spent most of the week enjoying big gains that sent the Hang Seng index to a 20-month high. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 Asian markets fell Friday as investors took a breather following a strong week for global equities as Joe Biden took up residence in the White House, though there were concerns about the outlook for his new stimulus proposal. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 Tokyo stocks opened lower on Friday on profit-taking, with a dearth of fresh market-moving factors following a rally in the previous session. view more
Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards
Monday 24th February 2020 PROMOTING KZN, ITS BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE - Standard Bank KZN Top Business... view more
Tuesday 9th July 2019 KZN TOP BUSINESS PERSONALITY AWARD
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Tuesday 9th July 2019 BATTLE OF THE BRANDS
KwaZulu-Natal is home to many well... view more
Tuesday 9th July 2019 MANUFACTURING AWARD
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Tuesday 9th July 2019 TRANSPORT STORAGE AND COMMUNICATION AWARD
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Tuesday 9th July 2019 THE WINNER IS ...Supertech Group
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Tuesday 9th July 2019 FINANCIAL AWARD
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KZN Leaders
Saturday 26th January 2019 KZN LEADERS PORTFOLIO is a natural progression from the KZN Top Business Portfol... view more
Friday 5th October 2018 Neville Matjie has been appointed CEO of Trade and Investment KZN, effective Oct... view more
Sunday 6th May 2018 Saskia Hill, owner of MCS Debt Recovery, says that the success of her bus... view more
Monday 26th March 2018 PAUL SAAD, FutureLife's CEO said, "I am humbled that FutureLife is now recognise... view more
Sunday 25th March 2018 Carol Coetzee, (CEO of the KZN Film Commiss... view more
Sunday 25th March 2018 BRYAN BAYLIS, has had a long and satisfying professional career in the financial... view more
Sunday 25th March 2018 ABDOOL KADER (BABOO) ESSA joined his father, Haroon Essa, at Frimax Foods, strai... view more
Sunday 25th March 2018 DOMINIC COLLETT is a professional engineer whose career has been driven by the d... view more
Sunday 25th March 2018 ARNOLD VERMAAK, the chairman of Durban based Constantia Afripack lives by the Ma... view more
Sunday 25th March 2018 ANANT SINGH, CEO and chairman of the Videovision Entertainment Group, and South ... view more
Top Stories News 24
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Disaster Management Centres in the provinces expected to be hit by tropical storm Eloise have activated their contingency plans and are preparing response measures. view more
Sunday 24th January 2021 The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has increased to 1 404 839, with 12 271 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Eskom will be rolling out load reduction - localised blackouts aimed at easing the burden on the power grid - in four provinces, it said in an announcement on Saturday afternoon. view more
Sunday 24th January 2021 The Sharks overpowered Western Province at Newlands on Saturday to book their place in the Currie Cup final. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Northern Cape police are searching for an 18-year-old girl who is believed to have drowned while tubing with friends on the Orange River. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Stay up to date with the latest news, views and analysis as the number of coronavirus cases in SA increases. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Scores of frustrated R350 Covid-19 grant beneficiaries have queued outside post offices in Nelson Mandela Bay, often to no avail. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Here are the winning Lotto and Lotto Plus numbers from the Saturday, 23 January, draw. view more
Sunday 24th January 2021 Western Province coach John Dobson and captain Siya Kolisi were bitterly disappointed following their Currie Cup exit. view more
Sunday 24th January 2021 Bulls mentor Jake White singled out skipper Duane Vermeulen as the true hero in his team's Currie Cup semi-final triumph over the Lions. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 The coastal city of Beira in Mozambique, which houses one of the country's most important ports, has seen mild damage to property and flooding after tropical cyclone Eloise made landfall early on Saturday, an official said in a television report. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 It's not exactly a revelation, but the Bulls proved again that pragmatism is king in knockout rugby as they beat the Lions in their Currie Cup semi-final. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 The two doctors, a nurse, a paramedic and pilot were en route to pick up a critically ill patient in KwaZulu-Natal when the helicopter crashed in Bergville. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Alex Sanderson, director of rugby at the Sale Sharks has explained why South African rugby players are in demand overseas. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Kgalema Motlanthe will take over the day-to-day running of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, along with two trustees, amid allegations of corruption among senior management. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 With the Lions' tour of South Africa later this year in the balance, reports out of England suggest that senior players are desperate for it to go ahead. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 They were arrested after the Transnet control room detected a fuel pressure drop on the pipeline. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 The Bulls have made a late change to their team to face the Lions in the Currie Cup semi-final scheduled for later today. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Members of the medical health fraternity in Johannesburg have gathered to mourn the death of four Netcare health workers and a pilot who died in a helicopter crash in KwaZulu-Natal. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 The Proteas women took a stand against gender-based violence before the start of the second one day international against Pakistan at Kingsmead. view more
Engineering News
Friday 22nd January 2021 Barloworld has entered into an agreement with NMI Durban South Motors (NMI-DSM) to dispose of its Motor Retail business as a going concern for R947-million. NMI-DSM is a joint venture of the Barloworld group, in which Barloworld holds a 50% interest alongside the Akoo family. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 This year could prove to be game changing for the long-term prospects and resilience of South Africa's energy and minerals sectors. The electricity sector, which together with Eskom has sapped confidence and growth from the South African economy for more than a decade, should begin its slow recovery in earnest this year. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 After being hit by the pandemic, oil companies in South Africa are unlikely to upgrade refineries to cut sulphur emissions unless the government allows them to pass the costs on to consumers or offers other support, the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) says. New rules requiring oil refineries in South Africa to cut diesel sulphur levels to 10 parts per million (ppm) had been due to come into effect in 2017 but have been postponed indefinitely due to a disagreement between the government and SAPIA, which represents oil majors, over who will cover the cost. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 The board of real estate investment trust (Reit) Redefine Properties has resolved not to pay a dividend in respect of the 2020 financial year, in the face of ongoing Covid-19 uncertainty. The board explained in a January 22 statement that it had considered the needs of all stakeholders in the context of a rapidly changing trading environment. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 South Africa may be forced to revise its tax increase targets as its budget shortfall is set to breach wartime levels for a second consecutive year. The budget deficit will reach 11% of gross domestic product in the fiscal year through March 2022, according to the median estimate of 13 economists in a Bloomberg survey. That compares with the government's estimate of 10.1% published in October's medium-term budget policy statement. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 The Competition Tribunal has released an order for an interim arrangement until it issues its decision in the interim relief application against WhatsApp and Facebook by Government's WhatsApp-based citizen engagement platform. The order, which will regulate the arrangements between GovChat, WhatsApp and Facebook from now until the Tribunal issues its decision, was issued because the parties were unable to agree on arrangements among themselves during this interim period. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 With the Political Party Funding Act expected to come into effect from April 1, Business Unity South Africa president Sipho Pityana has called on political parties and business to urgently comply with the legislation. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the signing of the Act, on Friday, paving the way for transparent and accountable party funding. Pityana said the legislation was a long time coming. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) has welcomed the establishment of the newly formed construction industry umbrella body, the Construction Alliance South Africa (Casa). Saice CEO Vishaal Lutchman says the institution "looks forward to playing an active role in creating a united voice in our quest to lead the post-Covid recovery of the industry, as well as tackling a number of longstanding issues such as transformation of the sector, corruption and unethical business practices". view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 A mobile application (app) - Craft Craze - has been developed to further the market reach and ease of access to South African-made craft beverages, including the growing craft beer market.
Prototype app development started in March 2019, after which Craft Craze presented the concept to breweries in Gauteng. The resulting "fantastic response" led to the concept being developed further, with app development having started in earnest in April 2020, Craft Craze CEO Jorge Jardim tells Engineering News. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 South African industrial chemicals and supplies manufacturer Pratley has announced the passing of CEO and MD Kim Pratley on January 19. "As a company, we mourn the passing of our beloved father, dedicated MD, mentor, friend and colleague. His passing leaves a deep hole in the lives of everyone at Pratley and all those who knew him. He was so many things to so many of us, and as much sadness fills our hearts, we are comforted by the many memories and achievements that he spearheaded during his time as head of Pratley. His legacy will live on through everything we do," says Pratley manager Andrew Pratley. view more
KZN Business Sense
Saturday 14th November 2020 The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes this opportunity to support... view more
Saturday 14th November 2020 Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Sihle Zikalala welcomed Honorary Consul General of Indo... view more
Saturday 14th November 2020 The eThekwini Economic Council is a milestone in the City's journey towards a ... view more
Friday 13th November 2020 The idea of revolutionising township and rural businesses, through the digitizat... view more
Friday 13th November 2020 Mthoko Mbatha was the Group CEO of SLG (Pty) Ltd, the second largest trading com... view more
Friday 13th November 2020 In order to bring change into business, capital investment projects are continuo... view more
Friday 13th November 2020 Many companies have limped their way through lockdown and have survived by cutti... view more
Friday 13th November 2020 The Corporate and Natural Resources team comprises a commercial team of lawyers ... view more
Friday 13th November 2020 Four years since announcing the revolutionary concept of Umhlanga Arch, this dev... view more
Friday 13th November 2020 Well it certainly seems likely, at the last discussion at the World Economic For... view more
Durban Chamber news
Friday 28th June 2019 At the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry's recent Annual General Meeting... view more
Tuesday 27th November 2018 The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with Transnet Port T... view more
Monday 26th November 2018 The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has held an Annual Gala Dinner to co... view more
Wednesday 21st November 2018
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KZN News
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Eskom will be rolling out load reduction - localised blackouts aimed at easing the burden on the power grid - in four provinces, it said in an announcement on Saturday afternoon. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 A key UK government customs system has been overwhelmed within weeks of Brexit and threatens to trigger more disruption as freight traffic increases. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Tesla founder Elon Musk is offering a $100 million prize for the best technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Some of former President Donald Trump's most high-profile hospitality properties took a large revenue hit last year as Covid-19 lockdowns hurt business, according to a financial disclosure filed on his final day in office. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Norway backed Norwegian Air's survival plan on Thursday as Industry Minister Iselin Nyboe said that the government had no intention of being a shareholder but would stump up cash if private investors did too. view more
Business NEWS24
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Eskom will be rolling out load reduction - localised blackouts aimed at easing the burden on the power grid - in four provinces, it said in an announcement on Saturday afternoon. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 A key UK government customs system has been overwhelmed within weeks of Brexit and threatens to trigger more disruption as freight traffic increases. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Tesla founder Elon Musk is offering a $100 million prize for the best technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Some of former President Donald Trump's most high-profile hospitality properties took a large revenue hit last year as Covid-19 lockdowns hurt business, according to a financial disclosure filed on his final day in office. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Norway backed Norwegian Air's survival plan on Thursday as Industry Minister Iselin Nyboe said that the government had no intention of being a shareholder but would stump up cash if private investors did too. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Activity in the residential rental market is driven by low interest rates, attractive market pricing, lower transfer duties and the changing housing needs due to the pandemic. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Lebanon's worst economic crisis has prompted universities to change the exchange rates they use, with devastating consequences for students who pay in the stricken local currency. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 BlackRock, Wall Street's biggest money manager, is opening the door to investing in bitcoin futures in a potential boost for the controversial cryptocurrency. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Ford said on Thursday it will recall 3 million vehicles for air bag inflators that could rupture, at a cost of $610 million. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 A frustrated Fin24 reader went into debt review and has since received a debt clearance certificate, but is still unable to obtain credit. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 Amazon.com offered to help with the United States' efforts involving the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, seen by Reuters. view more
Saturday 23rd January 2021 Rupert was one of 12 test patients in the canton of Thurgau shortly before vaccinations were offered to a wider public which has angered Swiss residents. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 Facebook said on Thursday it was referring its decision to indefinitely suspend the accounts of former US President Donald Trump to its independent oversight board. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 Mobile operator Cell C says it will allow the law to take its course following the arrest of an ex executive for alleged fraud and corruption relating to a R64m tender scam. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 Nedbank said Vassi Naidoo needs time to focus on a medical treatment not related to Covid-19. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 The tax acts were published in the government gazette this week and give effect to tax proposals outlined in the February 2020 budget. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 The decision by the Labour Court to validate the South African Broadcasting Corporation's turnaround consultations heightens tension between the broadcaster and unions. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 Eskom has put plans in place to deal with tropical storm Eloise, it said on Friday after reports that the storm could affect electricity supply in South Africa. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 Google threatened Friday to block Australian users from accessing its search service unless the government changed proposed legislation to make the internet giant pay news outlets for their content. view more
Friday 22nd January 2021 The president said at the ANC's NEC lekgotla on Friday that government will look at increasing public borrowing to fund the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines. view more
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