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In a market where every operating hour counts, downtime can quickly become one of the most expensive costs a business faces. Service support is emerging as a key differentiator for equipment buyers, often outweighing a lower upfront purchase price. From parts availability and dealer networks to maintenance and warranty support, he outlines the factors that help businesses stay productive, protect their investment and minimise disruption in an increasingly cost-constrained env

Great food does more than satisfy hunger; it creates connection through flavour, tradition and shared experience. Drawing on the Culinary Roots trend identified in Unilever Food Solutions’ Future Menus 2026 report, Chef Latoya Marivate shares practical insights into scaling recipes while preserving the authenticity, character and craftsmanship that give them their lasting appeal.

Most people choose the colour of their new wheels with their heart, but beyond aesthetics, your car’s colour could influence its value, upkeep, and everyday comfort for years to come. It’s not that one colour is right and another wrong; it’s about understanding the trade-offs. From visibility on the road to comfort in the summer sun, maintenance, and even resale appeal, the car colour you pick can define your driving experience long after you leave the showroom.

South Africa plays a significant but often overlooked role in global manufacturing value chains, supplying renewable woodfibre that is ultimately used in products ranging from textiles and clothing to hygiene and consumer goods.

The KwaZulu-Natal Clothing and Textile Cluster yesterday marked a major milestone, celebrating two decades of growth, innovation and industry leadership at its 20th Anniversary Annual General Meeting.

In many townships and local communities, cash remains the dominant way people pay for everyday goods and services. However, the growing use of mobile banking apps, QR codes and digital payment platforms is gradually changing how transactions take place in schools, churches, tuckshops and informal trading spaces.

The KwaKha Collective is a 100% youth-led organisation dedicated to driving meaningful youth economic participation across KwaZulu-Natal. Founded by a team of professionals from law, finance, accounting and entrepreneurship, the collective is committed to ensuring that young people become active participants in the economy rather than passive observers.

Grant Adlam is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KZN Top Business and KZN Business Sense. Based in Westville, Durban, Grant has been an influential figure in the KwaZulu-Natal regional business economy since 1998. With a career defined by resilience and strategic evolution, he has successfully steered his organisations through decades of economic transformation by adhering to a core philosophy that prioritises positive storytelling to celebrate business success and d

South African businesses do not need to look far for a cautionary tale. The fallout from the Steinhoff scandal continues to reveal how weak governance, inadequate scrutiny of business relationships, and unchecked transactions can destroy billions in shareholder value. What began as aggressive growth ultimately became one of the country's most expensive lessons in the cost of insufficient oversight.

A strategic partnership between Ensure Ubuntu and eThekwini Municipality is delivering tangible improvements in safety, cleanliness, and social upliftment in Durban’s inner city.

2026 KZN Top Business Awards, Brought to you by Standard Bank and the Women of Africa Group, and in association with East Coast Radio

In a province rich with talent, ambition and entrepreneurial potential, a new youth-led movement is working to ensure that young people are not merely spectators in the economy but active participants shaping its future.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), under the leadership of MEC Rev. Musa Zondi, has officially established a strategic operational presence at Dube TradePort, marking a significant shift in how the department engages with business, investors and stakeholders.

In an age of constant notifications, crowded itineraries and fast-paced travel, KwaZulu-Natal’s game reserves are offering something increasingly rare ─ silence, stillness and space.

Every few years, the cybersecurity industry declares the death of the password. Yet passwords persist because they solve a simple problem: proving who you are. The challenge is that they do so increasingly poorly in a world where data breaches, phishing attacks, and credential theft have become everyday realities.

As winter settles across South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal’s game reserves begin welcoming visitors from around the country and abroad for what is considered one of the best safari seasons of the year. June marks the beginning of peak game viewing season, offering cooler temperatures, dry bush conditions and exceptional wildlife visibility across some of the province’s most celebrated reserves.

As KZN Women in Business celebrates its 31st anniversary this year, the organisation is proud to announce a new chapter in its journey with the move to a new monthly meeting venue at ONOMO Hotel Durban.

More than a year after Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) first triggered widespread concern across South Africa and neighbouring countries, the outbreak continues to affect livestock operations unabated. Confirmed new cases have climbed from 932 in March 2026 to 2,034 by 22nd May, now affecting all nine provinces, with KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and North West among the hardest hit, and cross-border risks with Botswana remaining high.

As regulatory pressure intensifies, real estate agencies face a critical compliance deadline, and a growing need for smarter, tech-enabled solutions.

Leadership, resilience, innovation and accountability are the threads that connect this edition of Business Sense, reflecting both the opportunities and challenges shaping KwaZulu-Natal’s business landscape. From the revitalisation of eThekwini to the growing influence of artificial intelligence, from succession planning in manufacturing to the realities of compliance and governance, this issue captures a province actively redefining its future.