KZN Business Sense News

19/02/2021, 06:42 PM

Durban businesses benefit from rewards programme

When you become a member of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), you are offered access to an established network where legitimate business can meet and engage. The Durban Chamber’s strategic... More

19/02/2021, 06:13 PM

Mr Nigel Ward – State of the Nation comment

The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry commends the Government for its unwavering focus on the preservation of lives as a primary objective in the ongoing pandemic context. The Durban Chamber of Commerce... More

19/02/2021, 06:01 PM

Minara Chamber – MOU to promote trade with Pakistan

The Memorandum of Understanding between the Minara Chamber of Commerce (MCC), South Africa and the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Pakistan was signed on 10 November 2020. Mr Osman... More

19/02/2021, 06:00 PM

Small business scam alert

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has warned small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and co-operatives against sending proposals and paying administration fees for the preapproval of... More

19/02/2021, 05:14 PM

Palesa Phili – Striving to make a difference

PALESA PHILI became the CEO of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) after a very successful corporate career. This included being in an executive role with a computer company looking after the... More

19/02/2021, 05:13 PM

Standard Bank and KZN Top Business to host awards in 2021

Standard Bank KwaZuluNatal has announced that the bank will again sponsor the KZN Top Business Awards in 2021. The event will boast a hybrid presentation format and include new categories that recognise the... More

19/02/2021, 04:34 PM

Dynamic and innovative law firm welcomes new professionals, Cox Yeats

The year 2020 was difficult and challenging for all industries, yet despite that, we all need to ensure that our clients still receive the best possible service. Cox Yeats firmly believes that growth in people... More

19/02/2021, 02:58 PM

Morar Incorporated – Smart financial business solutions

Morar Incorporated is a national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors providing quality financial business services and solutions to the private and public sector. Founded in 1995, the firm... More

19/02/2021, 02:30 PM

Pat Moodley – Stimulating job-rich industrialisation through affordable funding

Pat Moodley, IDC’s KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Regional Manager, says, “This year the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) celebrates 80 years of existence in its role as a Development Funding Institution (DFI),... More

19/02/2021, 01:38 AM

Durban Chamber Business Benefits – Eastfresh Holdings

Eatfresh Holdings was remodelled during 2020 and now specialises in the following sectors: • Canteens (corporate and/or industrial) • Healthcare (generic, psychiatric, rehabilitation) • Education... More

19/02/2021, 01:19 AM

Durban Chamber Business Benefits – SMG Toyota Hillcrest

SMG Toyota Hillcrest is mega dealership, one of only a handful in the country which gives us good access to availability of stock. We have grown into a good and well-respected dealership handling sales,... More

19/02/2021, 01:17 AM

Durban Chamber Business Benefits – ONOMO Hotel Durban

ONOMO Hotel Durban is conveniently located near the International Convention Centre, Olive Convention Centre and the Durban Exhibition Centre by walking distance. “We are in the upper level of three-star... More

19/02/2021, 01:00 AM

Durban Chamber Business Benefits – BaronsVW Durban

Barons Volkswagen Durban sells new cars and buys and resells cars. “We are able to reach the markets that want to downscale as well as the market that wants to upscale,” says Sibahle Cebekhulu, New Vehicle... More

19/02/2021, 12:31 AM

Durban Chamber Business Benefits – DRG Online

DRG Siyaya is a black female owned human resource management organisation, with a big and exciting future. Registered in 2006, as a SANAS accredited B-BBEE verification agency – amongst the first eleven to... More

19/02/2021, 12:19 AM

Jeesan Vather – No.1 ranked Bosch car service centre

What makes DNA Auto Centre unique? DNA Auto Centre is a premier car service centre in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal. We are one of the largest and busiest Bosch certified, AA quality assured service centres in... More

18/02/2021, 11:43 PM

BTCorp – Fuelrewards for SMMe’s

BTCorp empowers your small business through a cashback benefit on your monthly fuel (diesel) spend. No matter the size of your fleet, your small, medium or micro enterprise (SMME) will receive savings off the... More

18/02/2021, 10:56 PM

Key Truck New Germany – Leading the truck market

With a rich heritage of 47 years as a dedicated Isuzu Truck Dealer, Key Truck New Germany supports the Key Motor Group as South Africa’s largest privately owned vehicle distributor to all fleet operations. Key... More

18/02/2021, 10:53 PM

Patrick O’Neill – A passion for customer service

Patrick O’Neill, the Fleet Sales Director at Key Truck, New Germany has had a long history of working in the motor industry. O’Neill started as a technician with Key in 1993. He explained that he really loves... More

18/02/2021, 10:40 PM

Business leadership for the future

The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has been declared a global crisis and is one of the biggest challenges facing countries in modern times. In South Africa, while the initial Covid-19 lockdown regulations... More

18/02/2021, 10:07 PM

SLG – I am Bathabile Mpopu…this is my story

I am the co-founder of Nkazimulo Applied Sciences, a 100% African Black-owned and managed science equipment company. We help young people become scientists which they aspire to be. I am the managing director... More

18/02/2021, 09:34 PM

Basil Williams – Enabling healthier food choices

Basil Williams, the founder and director of Afya Foods, became interested in nutrition on a personal level after discovering the benefits of making healthier food choices and experiencing the direct impact on... More

18/02/2021, 09:14 PM

Dr Fareed Amod – Are dental x-rays safe?

Dental x-rays are images of your teeth that your dentist uses to assess your oral health. However, many patients question if dental x-rays are necessary and if they are safe. The short answer is, “Dental... More

18/02/2021, 08:15 PM

Dr Thulani Vilakazi – Taking Ithala SOC Limited to a higher level

After more than a 100 days at the helm of KwaZulu-Natal’s financial institution that mirrors the aspirations of ordinary folk, especially in rural areas, Dr Thulani Vilakazi, chief executive officer, is ready... More

18/02/2021, 08:13 PM

Werner Duvenhage - RBM donates personal protective equipment

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to the South African Police Services (SAPS) Empangeni Command Centre and the district office of the Department of Health (DOH) in the... More

18/02/2021, 05:47 PM

Marici M Corneli - Good news for children and parents in divorce

The book “I want to tell you” was launched recently at the UPPERcase bookshop in Menlyn Maine by the director of Family Assist Marici M Corneli. The book is a wonderful tool for couples and children caught in... More

18/02/2021, 05:02 PM

Renate Engelbrecht – Durban’s new Topaz restaurant & skybar

If you were looking for a good reason to visit Durban this holiday season, this is it. The ONOMO Hotel Durban‘s new Topaz Restaurant & Skybar has opened its doors just in time for the summer holidays and it... More

18/02/2021, 03:12 PM

Musa Makhunga - Seeing with sound

The vOICe vision Africa (Pty) Ltd launched a revolutionary audio vision solution for the blind in Umhlanga, South Africa in January 2020. The device called vOICe vision, which comprises goggles and an... More

18/02/2021, 02:38 PM

David White – Building a business culture that promotes productivity and sustainability

Every business Leader’s first responsibility is to create a work environment conducive to meeting organisational and stakeholder objectives. These business leadership expectations are deeply etched in standard... More

21/12/2020, 02:59 PM

Morar Incorporated – Smart financial business solutions

21/12/2020, 02:36 PM

Basil Williams – Enabling healthier food choices

21/12/2020, 02:28 PM

Fareed Amod – Are dental x-rays safe?

21/12/2020, 02:15 PM

Key Truck New Germany – Leading the truck market

21/12/2020, 02:09 PM

Patrick O’Neill – A passion for customer service

21/12/2020, 02:05 PM

Werner Duvenhage – RBM donates personal protective equipment

21/12/2020, 01:53 PM

Marici Corneli – Good news for children and parents in divorce

21/12/2020, 01:41 PM

Renate Engelbrecht – Durban’s new Topaz Restaurant & Skybar

21/12/2020, 01:01 PM

Musa Makhunga – Seeing with sound

21/12/2020, 12:49 PM

David White – Building a business culture that promotes productivity and sustainability

14/11/2020, 10:51 AM

Palesa Phili – Call to support Ethekwini Economic Council

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... More

14/11/2020, 10:14 AM

Khaya Sengani – Durban and Indonesia establish new relations

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... More

14/11/2020, 09:35 AM

Ethekwini to rebuild city’s economy

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... More

13/11/2020, 08:19 PM

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

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... More

13/11/2020, 06:57 PM

A tribute to Mthoko Mbatha

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... More

13/11/2020, 06:30 PM

SLG - Compliance: The key to project completion

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... More

13/11/2020, 06:11 PM

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

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... More

13/11/2020, 04:53 PM

Corporate & Natural Resources team, Cox Yeats

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,... More

13/11/2020, 04:20 PM

Umhlanga development open for business

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... More

13/11/2020, 03:41 PM

Roshan Morar – Is 2020 the tipping point for cybersecurity?

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... More

13/11/2020, 02:26 PM

Cato Ridge Logistics and Intermodal Hub

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... More

13/11/2020, 02:12 PM

Sibusiso Mazibuko – A born entrepreneur

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... More

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