KZN Business Sense

The KwaZulu-Natal Business Chambers Council and Superfecta Trading 106 CC are publishing a bi-monthly print tabloid and online business magazine. The publication provides business people with compelling and relevant perspectives on the issues impacting on the economy of KwaZulu-Natal.
  Content
  In depth think-pieces and updates on current industry trends, mega project updates, public policy, economic development, regional collaboration initiatives etc.
Insight on government policy that will affect business
Business information and data from regional and national experts
Existing and emerging businesses that are creating jobs and stimulating the economy
Features on new business investment and companies
Updates on Chamber and provincial initiatives that are improving the business climate.
Features on successful companies
Business personality feature
Tourism news and developments
Personal growth and development insights
New technology /IT trends that impact on business
    Distribution
  The electronic publication will be distributed by e-mail to Superfecta's extensive database as well as the KBCC members, which exceeds 30 000 business people. Links will also be available on the new website and Facebook page, which will be used to promote KZN Business Sense. The distribution of the printed tabloid copies will include: King Shaka International Airport lounges, Business Chamber office distribution, DIPA, Government departments, and other businesses
Distribution Schedule 2020 (Year week numbers)
Week 8 (from February)
Week 16 (from Apri)
Week 25 (from June)
Week 34 (from August)
Week 42 (from October)
Week 49 (from November)
          Tabloid (15 000 Print)
  The Tabloid is available as an eBook and as a mobile version for easy reading on smartphones, iPads and tablets. Adverts have hyperlinks to each advertiser's website. (We are all happy clickers - we all tend to follow links).   The publication is distributed by e-mailing the electronic copy to Superfecta's extensive database as well as to all the KwaZulu-Natal Business Chambers Council member chambers' databases. Links are also available on

KZN Business Chamber Council
www.kznchamber.co.za
KZN Top Business
www.kzntopbusiness.co.za
KZN Business Book
www.kznbusinessbook.co.za
Business Book
www.businessbook.co.za
Superfecta
www.superfecta.co.za
Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut (AHI) KZN
www.ahi.co.za
Durban Chamber of Commerce & Industry
www.durbanchamber.co.za
iLembe Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
www.ilembechamber.co.za
KwaZulu Natal Youth Chamber of Commerce
www.kycci.org.za
Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Minara Chamber of Commerce
www.minara.org.za
National African Federation Chamber Of Commerce (NAFCOC)
www.nafcoc.org.za
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce & Industry
www.ncci.org.za
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business
www.pcb.org.za
South Coast Business Chamber
www.southcoastbusinesschamber.co.za
Zululand Chamber of Commerce & Industry
www.zululandchamber.co.za

Editorial Columns
Editorial columns cover specialised fields where we have teamed up with experts in their relevant fields. The editorials are written in laymen's terms about important issues we need to understand, e.g. The BBBEE Codes are changing. How does this really affect business? Other topics include labour laws, skills development etc.

Advertising Rates
  (30% of space allocated to advertising)
Full colour. The column centimetre rate is R 73.00. Column size = 3.6cm
Please supply print ready PDFs   (If you don't have an advert, send your copy / text and your artwork / logos / photos to  tracy@kznchamber.co.za and we will design the advert for you at no extra cost)
Print Media Calculations
Tabloid page (roughly A3 in size) measures 39 centimeters deep by 7 columns
Full colour
The column centimetre rate is R73.00
Column size = 3.6cm
Please supply print ready PDFs

The formula
A cost can be calculated for a size given the column centimeter rate as follows:
[depth of advertisement size in cm] x [number of columns, shortened to cols] x column centimeter rate
Example: A4 advertisement size is 25cm x 5 cols with a rate of R73 psccm.
[25] x [5] x [110] = answer R 9125.00

Editorial
Gayle McLennan-Smith
gayle@topbusiness.co.za
T- 031 2671977
C-836530465

Contact
Grant Adlam
grant@kznchamber.co.za
T- 031 701-1445
Cell-0832629529
www.kznchamber.co.za
www.superfecta.co.za

KZN Business Sense

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Palesa Phili - Call to support Ethekwini Economic Council

2020-11-14

The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes this opportunity to support our City as eThekwini Municipality takes specific action to collaborate with the business community to find solutions that address our ailing economy. Over the years, the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with eThekwini Municipality on numerous initiatives and will continue to work and engage with ... continue reading ›

Khaya Sengani - Durban and Indonesia establish new relations

2020-11-14

Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Sihle Zikalala welcomed Honorary Consul General of Indonesia, Ebrahim Patel at an event held on 29 September 2020. Patel will be based in the province, in Durban, and will serve as the link for the two countries to assist them to grow in various aspects. Premier Zikalala said it is important to continue to uphold and preserve the values and be... continue reading ›

Ethekwini to rebuild city's economy

2020-11-14

The eThekwini Economic Council is a milestone in the City's journey towards a broad social compact that will confront the challenges that impact the growth of the City's economy. The Council will provide expert and cross-sectoral advice to the City's leadership on economic development, investment promotion and ensuring that there is an enabling environment for business within ... continue reading ›

Siya Digitiza: Smartxchange supports township and rural SMMe's to grow digitally

2020-11-13

The idea of revolutionising township and rural businesses, through the digitization of their products and services, was conceptualised by Jonathan Naidoo, CEO of SmartXchange. The call for a national lockdown forced businesses to halt trading, with a resultant loss of income, which impacted negatively on their sustainability. Township businesses specifically were unable to operate, while their cou... continue reading ›

A tribute to Mthoko Mbatha

2020-11-13

Mthoko Mbatha was the Group CEO of SLG (Pty) Ltd, the second largest trading company of Natural Gas in South Africa. SLG is an award winning 100% black owned company, which commenced its operation in July 2002. Mthoko Mbatha was seconded to Spring Lights Gas in 2004 where his long and illustrious career in the gas industry really started to blossom. It was Mthoko Mbatha who led the ... continue reading ›

SLG - Compliance: The key to project completion

2020-11-13

In order to bring change into business, capital investment projects are continuously being sort. This allows for the expansion of business, either to develop a new product that may be sold; or in fact improve manufacturing processes to reduce operational expenditure. Mankind has been involved in projects since the construction of the great pyramids. These complex projects were manag... continue reading ›

Can a restraint of trade clause be enforced during a pandemic? - Wade Ogilvie and Adrian Krige, Cox Yeats

2020-11-13

Many companies have limped their way through lockdown and have survived by cutting costs, predominantly through retrenching employees, and developing innovative business strategies to align with a changed market. The net result: companies have let go employees who have the know-how to commercially cripple their businesses by either competing with them, or "stealing" their clients. continue reading ›

Corporate & Natural Resources team, Cox Yeats

2020-11-13

The Corporate and Natural Resources team comprises a commercial team of lawyers that is optimal for its specialisation in the merger, acquisition, amalgamation and restructuring space. Managing Partner, Michael Jackson, heads this team of four partners, an associate and three candidate attorneys. "Together we tackle head on the core issues of efficiency, trust, culture and consist... continue reading ›

Umhlanga development open for business

2020-11-13

Four years since announcing the revolutionary concept of Umhlanga Arch, this development has redefined city living, introduced a dynamic lifestyle to South Africa and transformed KZN's landscape. Since the breaking of ground in October 2017, locals and visitors alike have watched this catalytic development rise from the ground up with much-anticipation. The joint venture between T... continue reading ›

Roshan Morar - Is 2020 the tipping point for cybersecurity?

2020-11-13

Well it certainly seems likely, at the last discussion at the World Economic Forum in January 2020 it was felt so. Because: FACT - Internet users are ever increasing, with even children having access to the digital world from an early age, the challenges of disinformation and cyberattacks are even rifer, and this will only be exacerbated the more cyber-advanced a country becomes. continue reading ›

Cato Ridge Logistics and Intermodal Hub

2020-11-13

MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITY UNDER DEVELOPMENT The Cato Ridge Logistics and Intermodal Hub, now more aptly referred to as the Cato Ridge Dry Port (CRDP), has been the topic of discussion in the transportation and logistics corridors for many years. Some of the views expressed by those who call themselves industry specialists are that Cato Ridge is an ideal location as an intermodal, ... continue reading ›

Sibusiso Mazibuko - A born entrepreneur

2020-11-13

Sibusiso Mazibuko's roots are in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal. He was born in Pietermaritzburg and then later settled close to Durban in Umlazi township. Mazibuko describes himself as a crazy person who likes challenges. "My life has been long and interesting - and I have been encouraged by a number of people to write a book about it," he says. Over his business career he s... continue reading ›

Rowan de Klerk - Strategic leadership: a critical skill

2020-11-13

When was The FD Centre started and what services does it provide? The FD Centre South Africa, which is part of an international consultancy, was started 10 years ago in 2010. Since then the firm has flourished and grown to become the market leader for outsourced finance directors' and chief financial officers' services in South Africa and globally. What is the CFO role in... continue reading ›

Grant Adlam - Influencing business, brands and people

2020-11-13

Grant Adlam is currently the driving force behind KwaZulu-Natal Top Business and has been in the marketing and publishing sector for over 35 years. Much of this time has been involved in promoting the businesses, brands and people of the Province of KwaZulu-Natal. "Being born in Pietermaritzburg ensures that this is province that I am passionate about seeing succeed," says Adlam... continue reading ›

Kemlyn Pillay - HUMAN • TECH • SOLVED

2020-11-13

Geek Managed Services is a technology services business with 25 years of experience in providing connectivity solutions, IT management, cyber security solutions and cloud centric services to small to medium businesses. "We are not your traditional IT services provider; we may be able to provide those traditional services solutions, but we always aim to do so in a very humancentric... continue reading ›

Melloney Rijnvis Healing through virtual reality

2020-11-13

The Wend, is a mental wellness solution involving Virtual Reality (VR). 'Wend' is a traditional English word meaning to travel in an indirect route to a destination. "The Wend helps you to get to where you want to go, for example, experience the Northern Lights, without having to sacrifice too much - not many people have the luxury of physically being able to get up and go,�... continue reading ›

Samantha Watt - Influencing hearts and minds

2020-11-13

Samantha Watt is the owner of Say Watt which is a young, bold, and passionate consultancy with a passion for influencing hearts and minds through the art of public relations. Samantha started her own agency after leaving her nine to five job to meet her desire to be the best mom and wife that she could be. She adds that she has succeeded through the grace of God and through the support of her husb... continue reading ›

WhyBuyCars - Leasing: The upside of Covid-19

2020-11-13

The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown ravaged the economy and closed or threatened countless businesses, but as with all setbacks, there are always positives to be found. One of the things that lockdown has revealed is that innovation can take over where convention fails. Where people were used to doing things in a certain way - like shopping, work and commuting - the ex... continue reading ›

Fareed Amod - Should you floss your teeth?

2020-11-12

Dr Fareed Amod of Crown Dental Studio says, "Many patients ask me why they need to floss in addition to brushing their teeth. The reason is simple. It's that cavities and gum disease are usually caused by the plaque, which cannot be removed by brushing alone." Saliva, food and fluids combine to form dental plaque, which is the sticky, colourless or pale-yellow film that collec... continue reading ›

Nikita Pillay - Dismissing employees due to incapacity

2020-11-12

Incapacity in labour law is the nonblameworthy breach of performance standards. This means that the employee is unable to cope with the work due to ill-health, a lack of performance in terms of intentional or negligent underperformance, or incapacity due to operational reasons. Incapacity - Medical Boarding Due to Ill-Health Medical boarding is the inability of an employee ... continue reading ›

A historical legacy will refresh tourism

2020-11-12

Enterprise iLembe has launched a wine cellar at Ballito on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast to celebrate historical legacy whilst drawing tourists to the region. Warm beaches along KZN North Coast; scenery resembling God's own canvas; game parks and nature reserves; historical sites that shaped the nation; rustic and five-star accommodation facilities, traditional and fine dining ven... continue reading ›

David White - Building better business: Business leadership

2020-11-12

We know that Leadership is a science...meaning that everyone who understands its intention and steps to greatness can be a successful Leader. We are also able to learn the traits of exceptional Leaders, implement their strategies in our organisations, and understand the impact our leadership style is having on the effectiveness of driving the organisation's vision and sustainability. continue reading ›

"Claims conscious" contractors a double-edged sword - Peter Barnard & Claudelle Pretorius, Cox Yeats

2020-09-05

.Your company's reputation is crucial. This is particularly true in the built environment industry, where a contractor's reputation is just as important as his track record. Contractors hesitate to enforce their contractual rights, fearing the stigma of being labelled 'claims conscious', but their very job is to ensure a company makes a profit and as such it is imperative. I... continue reading ›

Business Sense V6.4 featuring Dr. Mthobisi Clyde Zondi, Executive Chairman SanDock Austral Group

2020-09-05

Improved customer service

2020-09-05

If you would like to consider some good news during the Covid-19 pandemic, then here is some: Consumers will generally get better service once the coronavirus crisis ends. Notably, customer service generally separates successful businesses from those that are less so. What's the key to offering better service after the coronavirus? Experts say businesses that figure out how... continue reading ›

Durban Chamber "joins the club"

2020-09-05

The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has relocated to the Durban Country Club which was effective 3 August 2020. The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry is now based at the iconic and world-class sporting and leisure facilities of the Durban Country Club, located at 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road in Stamford Hill, Durban. "There is a tremendous sense of a new... continue reading ›

New president for Zululand Chamber

2020-09-05

The Zululand Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ZCCI) has appointed Thami Sithole to take over as president from Thabani Shale. Sithole is the Richards Bay Port manager, appointed to the position in 2018. He joined the Chamber Executive Committee last year. His leadership and extensive experience has seen him garner business confidence as the next Chamber president. ... continue reading ›

KZN women in hospitality, travel and tourism

2020-09-05

The announcement by President Ramaphosa to move to Alert Level 2 of the COVID-19 risk adjusted strategy as from Tuesday, 18 August 2020 marked a significant leap and milestone for the tourism sector. Whether you're seeking adventure, romance, luxury or safari, KZN is ready for you. In celebration of Women's Month, Tourism KwaZulu-Natal presents some of the leading women in the p... continue reading ›

SLG going green post Covid-19

2020-09-05

Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions have fallen considerably as governments across the world try to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Quarantine, the closure of international borders, and a reduced need for transport, have drastically altered energy demand patterns, providing a picture of what a world with reduced air pollution might look like. In April 2020, daily global ca... continue reading ›

Roshan Morar - Our Journey!

2020-09-05

It's not uncommon to hear about entrepreneurs who have unrivalled success stories - building empires which started out of garages or turning an old business into something new and impressionable. We all love an inspirational success story that started from the ground up, and such is true with the humble beginnings of Morar Incorporated. Roshan Morar's journey began 25 years ag... continue reading ›

Durban ICC - Multi award winning centre

2020-09-05

Opened by former president, Nelson Mandela in 1997, the Durban ICC was South Africa's first International Convention Centre and has played a pioneering role in attracting international events to our shores since its inception. This world-class facility, renowned for its high standards of service excellence, has successfully staged some the world's most prestigious and complex ev... continue reading ›

Durban ICC goes virtual - Scott Langley

2020-09-05

The business of the Durban ICC is about conferences and meetings, the very thing outlawed by the Covid-19 lockdown measures. How has the Durban ICC been affected? Covid-19 and its accompanying lockdown restrictions has hit the tourism industry hard and the Durban ICC has not been exempted. Luckily, the Durban ICC has been building strong relationships with its clients over ... continue reading ›

Shifting lives - Catherine Clark

2020-09-05

Catherine Clark, Owner and Founder of the Harvest Table Catherine Clark is the owner and founder of the Harvest Table, which is a family run business based in KwaZulu-Natal. The company provides health and nutritional products across South Africa. Catherine also educates clients on the importance of including these products in their daily lives. "My journey started twenty years ag... continue reading ›

Global award for business coach - Marlene Powell

2020-09-05

Local business coach, Marlene Powell, has been given the great honour of being announced as ActionCOACH's global ActionMAN (woman) of the year for 2020. Twelve years ago, Marlene was the first woman to own an ActionCOACH franchise in South Africa. Marlene is based in KwaZulu-Natal and runs her coaching business from Westville. ActionCOACH is a business coaching organisation with o... continue reading ›

DR Mthobisi Clyde Zondi - Directing collaboration and co-operation

2020-09-04

Dr Mthobisi Clyde Zondi is the Executive Chairman of the SanDock Austral Group, which is the holding company for SanDock Austral Aerospace, SanDock Austral Shipyards, SanDock Austral Defence Engineering Systems and Torpedo South Africa. With a history spanning almost 50 years, the group is the largest 100% black owned defence entity in South Africa, both in terms of revenue and faci... continue reading ›

Palesa Phili - Over R50M injection of value into eThekwini businesses

2020-09-04

Durban Chamber has launched an extended range of exclusive member benefits to help stimulate economic activity in the City. The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce that it is upgrading its exclusive member benefits package for active Chamber members to a total of 24 value-adding benefits, based on member input and requests. The Chamber has negotiated... continue reading ›

Toyota South Africa and Durban Chamber - Joint SMME development programme

2020-09-04

Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd (TSAM), in partnership with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC, has launched a business development programme for 13 SMEs that are Toyota suppliers. This supplier development programme is mentorship-focused to take these businesses to higher levels through a targeted development approach to support the growth of these individual businesses. ... continue reading ›

RBM produces face masks from co-operatives

2020-09-04

As part of a drive to identify opportunities for economic development in its host communities, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has procured 75 000 cloth face masks from four cooperatives, one from each of the mine's four host communities. "Since the lockdown, which was part of Government's comprehensive approach to managing the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, many business... continue reading ›

South Coast Chamber re-evaluate it's role

2020-09-04

The South Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently announced that Lulu Bodla has taken the reins of the Chamber and will serve as president for the next two year term. He is joined by Zama Memela as first vice president and Reshma Maharaj as second vice president. Roland Lemmer, director of communications company Innovative Problem Solving 77 is a new addition to the executiv... continue reading ›

Cobus Oelofse - Ilembe Covid-19 resources

2020-09-04

The iLembe business community, as with many other South African regions, is continuing to deal with the dynamics of the unprecedented Covid-19 situation. "We are challenged on a daily basis with situations that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago," says iLembe Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CEO, Cobus Oelofse. "Acknowledging that the safety of ou... continue reading ›

Nikita Pillay - Employment equity audits and compliance

2020-09-04

Do you have 50 or more employees in your company? Or is your company's annual turnover higher than Schedule 4 of the Employment Equity Act? If so, then you are labelled a 'designated employer'. And with that label comes a lot of legal responsibilities, the most important of which is to comply fully with the Employment Equity Act. If you don't comply with it completely, then you'll face s... continue reading ›

Michelle Cronje - Women navigating their careers

2020-09-04

With the advent of Women's Day and having the privilege to listen to a plethora of powerful women's inspirational messages, I thought it appropriate to deliberate on the importance of women navigating their careers and reaching the heights they aspire to. Looking at women's successes globally, Fortune magazine highlights some of the most powerful women in business such as Mari... continue reading ›

Dr Fareed Amod - National Oral Health Month

2020-09-04

Dr Fareed Amod of Crown Dental Studio says, "As September is national Oral Health Month in South Africa, this is a good time to pay extra attention to your dental care routine". The COVID-19 pandemic is having wide-ranging impacts on our everyday lives, including delaying scheduled dental and other appointments. In a recent statement, the South African Dental Association (SADA) ... continue reading ›

KwaXolo Caves - Combining outdoor fun with cultural wonder

2020-09-04

Dating back some 100 000 years, the KwaXolo Caves, located inland of Margate on the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) South Coast, were once openrock shelters for indigenous San communities, with the history of these people echoed in the rock paintings evident today. Set atop the precipice of a deep gorge and boasting some of the region's most magnificent views, these once-inaccessible caves are now a top tou... continue reading ›

Join the Minara membership today

2020-09-04

For the first time we as a country and as a world have experienced a severe pandemic which has affected even first world economies. Covid 19 has shaken the world, which is in the process of rebooting and ensuring that countries reprioritise from capitalism to a people centred society. The rich will be poorer, the poor will be starving, governments will be realigned with competent le... continue reading ›

David White - Building better businesses post Covid

2020-09-04

Our advice to entrepreneurs and business owners in bouncing back post Covid is to encourage them to take an objective view of their organisations, looking at each critical aspect of their business to ensure its ongoing success and sustainability. The effects of Covid have taught us the importance of having sustainable businesses to ensure our livelihood and well-being, and that of o... continue reading ›

Shirley Pearson - Changing the game plan

2020-08-17

Can you explain briefly what you do? I am a business coach and work with small to medium businesses. The analogy of the sports coach works really well. Basically, we perform the same role that a sports coach would in a sporting situation. We make sure that the business owner has the right team on the field, that they have the right strategy, that they have a game plan to wi... continue reading ›

What is "Leasing Cars" and Why Should I Do It

2020-07-13

We all lust after these four wheeled beauties and wish to own one for ourselves. Although, buying cars is really difficult due to the high monthly repayments or the large lump sum you have to pay upfront. The solution to this: lease a car! When you lease a car, you sign a contract stipulating that you can use a chosen car for a specified amount of time for a monthly fee. This comes with so many be... continue reading ›

Leasing A Car: Good Idea Or Not

2020-07-13

Transportation has become an everyday essential as cities and towns expand to accommodate modern ideals. One consideration a lot of people think about is whether or not to buy a car. There are a fair amount of alternatives to buying a car, that will save you stress and money, the best of which is to lease a car. Buying yourself a car is difficult in the current economy and may not b... continue reading ›

Financing Cars Vs Leasing Cars

2020-07-13

In this economy, a vast number of people can't afford the luxury of buying a car. Even those that can afford to are looking to make a smaller commitment. Some businesses have seen that people need more options when it comes to getting a car, especially those that have been blacklisted or are under debt review. There are 2 alternatives to buying a car upfront, which are leasing a car and financin... continue reading ›

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KZN Business Sense

What action are you taking?

Monday 8th May 2023

We are already in the month of May and the days are getting cooler and shorter. Very soon, we will have reached the winter solstice on 21 June and almost half a year would have passed. Now is a good time to... view more

Phumelela Msomi - Striving for excellence

Monday 8th May 2023

Phumelela Msomi, the CEO of Natal Razor and Wire, passion for business started at an early age. He explained that he has always loved trading and this led him to acquiring a wire supply and installation... view more

Enjoying recognition from the President - Sam Wenger

Monday 8th May 2023

Having recently been congratulated by President Cyril Ramaphosa for its significant national investment contribution at the 5th SA Investment Conference (SAIC), Serenity Hills is a development to watch. But... view more

Durban author releases her first book - Bianca Beck

Monday 8th May 2023

Durban-born author, Bianca Beck, has published and released her first book - Crossroads. "I remember how surreal it felt receiving my books and seeing my words on paper in a book. I can't even begin to... view more

Dr Fareed Amod - Do you want a brighter smile?

Monday 8th May 2023

One of the most requested cosmetic dental procedures at Crown Dental Studio is a tooth whitening treatment. Brightening a smile can boost your confidence and make a real difference to your appearance. Why... view more

Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business - Diversity is our strength. Unity is our power

Monday 8th May 2023

A game of amagende, or jacks, plenty of colour, loads of lucky draw prizes, and a sumptuous two-course meal to match the occasion were among the highlights of a Chamber Lunch at the Pietermaritzburg and... view more

Celebrating innovation and resilience

Monday 8th May 2023

Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards 2023 The 17th edition of the annual Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards is the premier event in the KwaZulu-Natal business calendar. The awards are even more important... view more

Minara Chamber of Commerce Unveils Fresh New Brand Identity for 2023

Monday 8th May 2023

Revitalising tradition The Minara Chamber of Commerce, a leading business organisation dedicated to promoting economic growth and development globally, has unveiled its new branding and look. The new branding... view more

Innovate Durban Pitching Den showcases innovative startups in KZN

Monday 8th May 2023

The 2023 Innovate Durban Pitching Den took place on March 28th at the Innovation CoLab in Durban and brought together some of the most innovative startups from the KwaZulu-Natal region. As one of the premier... view more

Making a difference to children with cancer

Monday 8th May 2023

The aQuellé Tour Durban always welcomes the help of the incredible The Cows - KZN Herd from CHOC, who do such great work, both at the event and throughout the rest of the year raising money so as to make a... view more

Jacquie Bhana - Mentorship of bursary candidates - a fresh canvas

Monday 8th May 2023

Around the beginning of each year, students start their university careers, which provides a great opportunity for organisations to reflect on their young talent pools. Many organisations focus mainly on the... view more

Ndumiso Sikhakhane - Create content that drives traffic across your digital platforms

Monday 8th May 2023

As business owners we all know that generating leads and making sales is essential in keeping our businesses open. Driving traffic and sales through digital platforms has become one of the most effective and... view more

Kenako Marketing - Unleashing the power of marketing through storytelling

Monday 8th May 2023

In today's fast-paced world, consumers are bombarded with a constant stream of marketing messages from businesses vying for their attention. As a result, traditional marketing strategies are becoming less... view more

David White - Helping to guide sustainability initiatives

Monday 8th May 2023

Local KZN business leaders create a sustainability scorecard to help transfer knowledge and guide sustainability initiatives The Green Lights Sustainability Initiative (GLSI) was initiated in 2020 by three... view more

TWIMS showcasing next-gen manufacturing

Monday 8th May 2023

Established by the Toyota SA Education Trust, TWIMS is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to developing manufacturing executives in Africa. TWIMS is an open institution, welcoming students from all... view more

Aurik - Business growth & exit solutions for established companies

Monday 8th May 2023

Aurik works with established business owners and their teams to accelerate revenue growth and build value. Our approach has helped over 3000 companies achieve average annual increases in revenue of 28.9% and... view more

Nomfundo Mcoyi - An incredible honour

Sunday 7th May 2023

Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) honoured Nomfundo Mcoyi, the founder and chief executive officer of Icebolethu Group on Tuesday 18 April 2023. The Faculty of Management Sciences graduation ceremony... view more

Joudalle Govender - Finding and developing your company's future local suppliers

Sunday 7th May 2023

How a business accelerator programme can drive your growth strategy Any leading industrial enterprise in South Africa knows first-hand the struggle of finding and developing new local suppliers efficiently and... view more

Invest Durban - ProFlight Zambia resumes direct flights between Durban and Lusaka

Sunday 7th May 2023

Durban Direct is pleased to welcome the resumption of air services between Lusaka, Zambia and Durban, South Africa. The flights started on 6 April 2023 and will operate on Thursdays and Sundays. The launch of... view more

Kim Edwards Is charging interest really worth it? - Cox Yeats

Sunday 7th May 2023

Generally, where the payment of money is deferred and interest, a fee or another charge has been raised, one should consider whether the provisions of the National Credit Act, 2005 (the NCA) would apply to... view more

Marlene Powell - 202Free - Awake the part within yourself that is ok to change

Sunday 7th May 2023

In order to make 202Free count business owners are going to have to love a challenge, take charge and care for change to happen in their lives. They need to make valuable things happen and take full... view more

KZN Business Sense News Desk

Palesa Phili - Call to support Ethekwini Economic Council

Saturday 14th November 2020

The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes this opportunity to support... view more

Khaya Sengani - Durban and Indonesia establish new relations

Saturday 14th November 2020

Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Sihle Zikalala welcomed Honorary Consul General of Indo... view more

Ethekwini to rebuild city's economy

Saturday 14th November 2020

The eThekwini Economic Council is a milestone in the City's journey towards a ... view more

Siya Digitiza: Smartxchange supports township and rural SMMe's to grow digitally

Friday 13th November 2020

The idea of revolutionising township and rural businesses, through the digitizat... view more

A tribute to Mthoko Mbatha

Friday 13th November 2020

Mthoko Mbatha was the Group CEO of SLG (Pty) Ltd, the second largest trading com... view more

SLG - Compliance: The key to project completion

Friday 13th November 2020

In order to bring change into business, capital investment projects are continuo... view more

Can a restraint of trade clause be enforced during a pandemic? - Wade Ogilvie and Adrian Krige, Cox Yeats

Friday 13th November 2020

Many companies have limped their way through lockdown and have survived by cutti... view more

Corporate & Natural Resources team, Cox Yeats

Friday 13th November 2020

The Corporate and Natural Resources team comprises a commercial team of lawyers ... view more

Umhlanga development open for business

Friday 13th November 2020

Four years since announcing the revolutionary concept of Umhlanga Arch, this dev... view more

Roshan Morar - Is 2020 the tipping point for cybersecurity?

Friday 13th November 2020

Well it certainly seems likely, at the last discussion at the World Economic For... view more

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Palesa Phili - Call to support Ethekwini Economic Council

Khaya Sengani - Durban and Indonesia establish new relations

Ethekwini to rebuild city's economy

Siya Digitiza: Smartxchange supports township and rural SMMe's to grow digitally

A tribute to Mthoko Mbatha

SLG - Compliance: The key to project completion

Can a restraint of trade clause be enforced during a pandemic? - Wade Ogilvie and Adrian Krige, Cox Yeats

Corporate & Natural Resources team, Cox Yeats

Umhlanga development open for business

Roshan Morar - Is 2020 the tipping point for cybersecurity?

Cato Ridge Logistics and Intermodal Hub

Sibusiso Mazibuko - A born entrepreneur

Rowan de Klerk - Strategic leadership: a critical skill

Grant Adlam - Influencing business, brands and people

Kemlyn Pillay - HUMAN • TECH • SOLVED

Melloney Rijnvis Healing through virtual reality

Samantha Watt - Influencing hearts and minds

WhyBuyCars - Leasing: The upside of Covid-19

Fareed Amod - Should you floss your teeth?

Nikita Pillay - Dismissing employees due to incapacity

A historical legacy will refresh tourism

David White - Building better business: Business leadership

"Claims conscious" contractors a double-edged sword - Peter Barnard & Claudelle Pretorius, Cox Yeats

Business Sense V6.4 featuring Dr. Mthobisi Clyde Zondi, Executive Chairman SanDock Austral Group

Improved customer service

Durban Chamber "joins the club"

New president for Zululand Chamber

KZN women in hospitality, travel and tourism

SLG going green post Covid-19

Roshan Morar - Our Journey!

Durban ICC - Multi award winning centre

Durban ICC goes virtual - Scott Langley

Shifting lives - Catherine Clark

Global award for business coach - Marlene Powell

DR Mthobisi Clyde Zondi - Directing collaboration and co-operation

Palesa Phili - Over R50M injection of value into eThekwini businesses

Toyota South Africa and Durban Chamber - Joint SMME development programme

RBM produces face masks from co-operatives

South Coast Chamber re-evaluate it's role

Cobus Oelofse - Ilembe Covid-19 resources

Nikita Pillay - Employment equity audits and compliance

Michelle Cronje - Women navigating their careers

Dr Fareed Amod - National Oral Health Month

KwaXolo Caves - Combining outdoor fun with cultural wonder

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David White - Building better businesses post Covid

Shirley Pearson - Changing the game plan

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Financing Cars Vs Leasing Cars

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