FNB KZN Top Business Portfolio Awards 2013

First National Bank and the KZN Top Business hosted the 7th FNB KZN Top Business Portfolio Awards at the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel on the 9 July.  The event was attended by an esteemed list of dignitaries and leaders from various government departments, municipalities, organisations and businesses across the province.

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An award is given in each economic sector to businesses and organisations that are making a contribution to the sustained economic growth of KwaZulu-Natal.  The winners in each category are:

1. Agriculture: Tongaat Hulett
2. Mining and Quarrying: Corobrik
3. Manufacturing: PFK Electronics
4. Utilities: Umgeni Water
5. Trade: Mr Price
6. Transport, Storage and Communication: King Shaka International Airport
7. Financial and Business Services: SmartXchange
8. Recreation, Education and Social Services Gold Circle
9. Tourism: Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment
10. Municipal (Promotion): ilembe District Municipality
12. Government (Promoting socio-economic growth): KZN Planning Commission (KZN Premier's Office
13. Partnership:  Industrial Development Corporation
14. KZN Top Brand: The Sharks


The KZN Top Brand Award allows the people of KZN to get involved through an online poll over two rounds. Over 360 brands contested for the top ten positions, which went through to second round of voting, where  The Sharks obtaining the most votes. This win was followed closely by East Coast Radio in second place and The Unlimited in third place.

The 15th edition of the KZN Top Business Portfolio was also launched at the occasion. Publisher Lalita Dhasiar-Ventura said, "The Portfolio and Awards are used to raise awareness of KwaZulu-Natal's vibrant and robust economy. By showcasing success through the achievements of the various companies and organisations operating here, we also promote KwaZulu-Natal as a first rate business destination. We would like to congratulate and thank all those entered the Awards and wish you well in your future endeavours."