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KZN Top Brand 2025 - This weeks Top Twenty

We are thrilled to announce that the latest edition of the Business Sense Newspaper is now available — and leading this inspiring issue is Mr Lutchman, one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most respected business leaders.

It takes years to build a brand, but without proper training of staff, it can take a second to destroy it all! Heartbeat Training Academy, established in 2013, offers Health and Safety Compliance accredited training and consulting to companies and organisations.

Who is the Top Brand in KZN ? Vote for your Top Brand in the 2025 KZN Top Business Awards!

In the encouraging words of Ben Leyka, CEO, African Agri Council, “Market Access Africa 2025 is where Africa’s agri-food industry meets with global opportunity through its vision to unlock international and regional markets, empower agro-processing and smallholder farmers, and to accelerate Africa’s journey towards self-sufficiency in trade.”

There’s something magical about hosting an event outdoors in winter – crisp air, clear skies, and the chance to create a warm, inviting space your guests will never forget. This June, Sky Tents is making it easier than ever to bring your winter event dreams to life with their exclusive combo deals on Peg and Pole Tents and chairs – available for a limited time only!

It takes years to build a brand, but without proper training of staff, it can take a second to destroy it all! Heartbeat Training Academy, established in 2013, offers Health and Safety Compliance accredited training and consulting to companies and organisations.

 ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR 2025 The Entrepreneur 2025 has taken off! The iLembe Chamber launched the 15th edition of its flagship business accelerator programme, celebrating the empowerment of local entrepreneurs and the building of resilient businesses.

As is generally the case with new legislation, most businesses will only take it seriously once an inspector comes knocking. This should not be the case. Although the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) was created to prevent financial crime, following the guidelines set out in the Act will also help businesses protect their reputation and enhance client onboarding, while reducing their risk and ultimately attracting a more desirable clientele.

A new player has entered the local tech scene with ambitions to bridge the gap between business needs and technology. Fusion Data was founded in 2024 by information technology (IT) professional Sbusiso Maphumulo. Sbu brings a pragmatic and experienced approach to information technology services, drawing on his eight years of work across various sectors in the industry.

We used to spot fraudsters easily, bad spelling, dodgy email addresses, and a tone that blatantly shouted out “scam”. Unfortunately, that’s all changed. Today’s criminals are polished, patient, and increasingly professional, like any other professional, that is their job and they do it well and they are targeting South African businesses and they’re getting it right.

Picture a familiar scenario: a business owner walks into our offices, ready to sell. We ask: “What’s your ideal sale price, and when would you like to exit?” A typical answer might be: “I’d like to get (for instance) R20 million and exit in six months.” Then reality hits. We arrange a valuation and do a business assessment. Often, the business is worth only a fraction of the owner’s expectation – especially if it can’t operate without him/her. If the owner can’t o

Russell Curtis, representing Invest Durban, recently shared insights into the city’s bold steps toward inner city rejuvenation. Speaking passionately about the transformation underway, Curtis outlined both the vision and the tangible progress being made in downtown Durban.

KwaZulu-Natal is charting an ambitious new course to position itself as a premier global destination with the launch of Durban Direct, a strategic air access initiative designed to boost tourism, trade, and the f ilm industry through enhanced connectivity at King Shaka International Airport (KSIA).

At Cox Yeats, we believe that delivering exceptional legal counsel starts with truly understanding our clients’ business realities, not just their legal needs.

The Minara Business Recognition Awards (MBRA) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the prestigious 2025 edition. This highly anticipated event celebrates exceptional businesses, leaders, and professionals who have made a significant impact in their respective fields. The awards provide a platform to honour excellence, innovation, and community contributions across various industries.

KZN Top Brand 2025

The KZN Top Business Brand Awards, brought to you by Standard Bank and WOA Group, are back—and this year’s competition is fiercer than ever!

Tuesday 10 June 2025. Time is running out! The KZN Top Business Awards 2025, brought to you by Standard Bank and the WOA Group, are fast approaching the closing date for entries. KwaZulu-Natal businesses have until 20 June 2025 to submit their entries and be recognised among the province’s best.

Durban, 26 May 2025. KwaZulu-Natal continues to cement its role as a dynamic engine of economic growth in South Africa. From major developments at the Durban and Richards Bay Ports—Africa’s busiest maritime gateways—to investment in agro- processing, manufacturing, digital innovation, and tourism, the province is brimming with opportunity and transformation.