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Global Airways Announces Flights Between Durban and Réunion Island Starting 26 February 2026 - ACSA
Global Airways Announces Flights Between Durban and Réunion Island Starting 26 February 2026 - ACSA
Dec 19, 20252 min read


A NEW ERA OF ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR KZN
The 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference (KZNIC 2025), held from 22 to 24 October at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, concluded with verified investment pledges totalling R100.1 billion across 34 projects, signalling a major step towards accelerating inclusive and sustainable development in the province.
Dec 18, 20253 min read


South Africa Signs Port Deal With Billionaire Razon’s ICTSI
In biggest attempt yet to bring in private expertise to revive state-owned ports.
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Global Airways to Launch Durban-Réunion Flights in February 2026
Daniel Rosenzweig the Senior Executive of Lift expressed pride as a South African and enthusiasm for future growth, of KZN and South Africa. The first international route is Durban to Réunion Island, launching on 27 February, with Mauritius planned for June. Lift positions itself as the smallest but most vocal entrant. The airline started domestically in 90 days and will launch this international route in 75 days, thanks to strong team cooperation.
Dec 12, 20252 min read


NEW INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS SPARKED
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Foundation is proud to launch SPARK KZN – a landmark, first-of-its-kind workshop designed to bring together local businesses, leading UKZN academics and representatives from the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
(DSTI) for a high-impact day of collaboration, innovation and opportunity.
Dec 9, 20252 min read


REINVENTION: AND WHY EVERY GREATBUSINESS NEEDS IT, INCLUDING OURS
Trevor Clark - Action Coach
Every business reaches a point where the next stage of growth demands something more than marginal improvement.
It demands reinvention.This month, I’m sharing something a little different: a behind-the-scenes look at an internal milestone worth sharing. ActionCOACH – the business I’ve proudly served for over 16 years – is amid one of the most significant shifts in our 32-year history. Not just a rebrand, not just a refresh – a reinvention.
Dec 9, 20254 min read


GROUNDED APPROACH TO BOTH LIFE AND BUSINESS
Wade Howard is the director and senior photographer at ODM Media (Pty) Ltd. His creativity and curiosity were born on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, where as a youth he enjoyed a
lifestyle surrounded by friends and places like forests, sugarcane fields, local streets, and the beach.
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Reflections on KwaZulu-Natal's Business Landscape in 2025
KwaZulu-Natal's Business Landscape in 2025
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Sappi Forests Marks a Year of Progress and Reinforces Commitment to Safer Forestry Operations
Forestry remains one of South Africa’s most demanding and high-risk sectors, shaped by challenging terrains, unpredictable weather and intensive manual labour. For the thousands of employees and contractors working in the South African Forestry industry, safety is not simply a protocol, it is a discipline that underpins every decision, every shift and every task in the field.
Dec 5, 20253 min read


*Holiday Security Tips:*
Mobi Claw 911's life-saving emergency responses, expert insights from Mobi Ventures and ER24, and practical holiday safety tips for security
Nov 29, 20251 min read


KZN Top Business Women 2025: A Celebration of Excellence
The grand finale of the KZN Top Business Women 2025 initiative – powered by
Women of Africa Group, Absa, and Morar Incorporated, and supported by DRG –
took place on 13 November 2025. This glamorous event marked the conclusion to a
programme that continues to uplift, recognise, and celebrate women of influence
across KwaZulu-Natal.
Nov 17, 20252 min read


DURBAN AND CHINA CEMENT GROWING ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba met with local Chinese businesses as part of the City’s ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with Chinese investors in KwaZulu-Natal, particularly in Durban.
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Investment Pledges at the KwaZulu-Natal Conference
Investment Pledges at the KwaZulu-Natal Conference
Nov 11, 20252 min read


PRESIDENTIAL ETHEKWINI WORKING GROUP (PeWG) TO CONDUCT SERVICE DELIVERY PROJECT INSPECTIONS ACROSS ETHEKWINI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) will undertake an inspection in loco on Thursday, 13November 2025, visiting key sites across the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Empowering KZN's Business Community: The Role of KZN Business Sense
KZN Business Sense is a prominent newspaper and online platform serving the business community in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. It provides vital information on market trends, investment opportunities, regulatory changes, and profiles of influential business leaders. ## Key Features - Dual Format: Available in digital and tabloid print formats, catering to diverse readership - Content: In-depth analyses, expert opinions, success stories, and case studies highlighting loc
Nov 5, 20251 min read


INFLUX OF CHEAP IMPORTS AND COUNTERFEIT GOODS
The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC is deeply concerned by the recent surge in cheapimports and counterfeit goods entering South Africa's domestic market, which is widening the trade imbalance and placing immense pressure on our domestic industries. As organised business, we believe this is far from a minor issue—it represents a systemic threat to the economic resilience of both the country and the province. The current situation is escalating into an economic cri
Nov 3, 20252 min read


50-YEAR LEASE SIGNED FOR ICONIC HOTEL REDEVELOPMENT
EThekwini Municipality and Southern Sun Hotels today, 29 October signed a R1 billion lease investment for the redevelopment of two of Durban’s iconic hotels- namely the Elangeni and Maharani Towers.
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Sappi recognised in the Forbes magazine World’s Best Employers and Top Companies for Women rankings for 2025
Johannesburg, 16 October 2025 - Sappi has once again earned a place on the prestigious Forbes magazine and Statista World’s Best Employers list for 2025 (#289 globally and #5 in South Africa) as well as the World’s Top Companies for Women list for 2025 (#144 globally and #2 in South Africa).
Oct 20, 20252 min read


A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO BUILDING BETTER BUSINESSES
BusinessFit SA shares its scientific approach to helping SMEs build better businesses by defining what constitutes a “great business idea” and establishing sustainable governance frameworks to support the growth and development of each enterprise. This methodology is welcomed support for entrepreneurs, who are already catalysts for positive change, utilising creative problem-solving and effective risk management traits.
Oct 16, 20255 min read


THE OUT-SOURCED IN-HOUSE ACCOUNTANT
How to get Chief Financial Officer (CFO) brains without adding to your labour burdens. Let’s be honest: most small and mid-sized businesses don’t need an accountant warming a chair eight hours a day. They need clean books, calm month ends, and someone who can look at a cash-flow forecast without needing a lie-down. Enter the out-sourced in-house accountant – a professional (or small team) who plugs into your systems, shows up for month end like clockwork, sits in on your mana
Oct 16, 20254 min read
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