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Sell the Sizzle Conference: Vinesh Maharaj, Grant Adlam and Sarah Swainson
If your business isn't actively generating sales, it is falling behind. In a highly competitive economic landscape, exceptional branding and smooth operations mean nothing if you cannot effectively close a deal.
Jul 102 min read
Stop Saving, Start Connecting: The 28-Year Secret to KZN Business Success
How many times have you "saved" a business contact? You bookmark a webpage, WhatsApp a link to yourself, or copy an email address into a notes app—only for that information to be swallowed by the digital noise of your day. In an era of endless scrolling and fleeting tabs, true connection requires presence. For 28 years, the KZN Top Business Portfolio has been a fixture on the desks of the region’s most successful leaders. It isn’t a fleeting digital notification; it is a tang
Jul 91 min read
Boiler Service: The Foundation of Safe, Efficient Industrial Operations
In any industrial environment, the reliable performance of a boiler is critical to maintaining productivity, operational efficiency, and workplace safety. Regular servicing is not simply a maintenance task—it is an essential investment in the longevity and performance of one of a facility's most important assets.
Jul 91 min read
Brighten Your Home This Winter with the Chloe Black LED Wall Light
inter is the perfect season to transform your home into a warm and inviting sanctuary, and the right lighting can make all the difference. Zebbies is making it even easier to elevate your space with an exceptional Winter Sale on the stylish Chloe Black LED Wall Light.
Now available for just R295 each (previously R395), this contemporary wall light offers a saving of R100 while stocks last.
Jul 91 min read
More Miles. More Confidence. Less Downtime.
The Pirelli TR:01 315/80R22.5, available from Royal Tyres, has been engineered to meet the demanding needs of commercial transport operators who rely on dependable performance day after day.
Jul 92 min read
PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS RUN ON CONSISTENCY. HYGIENE SHOULD TOO
Imagine a head chef in an upmarket restaurant wiping down a prep surface between services, confident it's clean. Or a canteen supervisor spraying down counters before the lunch rush. Both believe it’s sufficient. But is it?
Jul 93 min read
Practical AI Skills Designed to Empower Professionals Across Every Industry
Artificial intelligence is no longer a technology reserved for specialists. It is transforming the way businesses operate, decisions are made, and professionals across every sector perform their daily work. Recognising the growing demand for practical AI education, Bconsult has launched the Bconsult Skills Hub, a dedicated online learning platform that equips professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workplace.
Jul 82 min read
Every Step Counts: Terry Takes on 100km Run to Support Africa's Wildlife Rangers
Protecting Africa's wildlife requires more than passion. It requires dedicated people on the front line, equipped with the training, technology and resources needed to safeguard some of the world's most treasured natural environments. This August, one local conservation supporter is taking on an extraordinary physical challenge to help make that possible.
Jul 82 min read
1.5 Million on Facebook: What Gagasi FM's Newest Number Means for KZN Brands
Durban, South Africa - Radio used to be a one-way street. You turned on the dial, listened to the presenter, and went about your day. Those days are long gone. Today, the real measure of a broadcaster's reach is how well they keep the conversation going when the microphone is turned off.
Jul 84 min read
AFRISAM WARNS OF MARGIN SQUEEZE FOR CONCRETE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AS COSTPRESSURES INTENSIFY
Concrete product manufacturers (CPMs) in South Africa are facing a tightening margin squeeze, with rising input and transport costs set to place further pressure on already constrained operations.
Jul 72 min read
PINKDRIVE AND RBM LAUNCH MANDELA MONTH HEALTH OUTREACH CAMPAIGN ACROSS THREE PROVINCES
As South Africans mark Mandela Month, a time dedicated to service, solidarity and making a positive difference in the lives of others. PinkDrive and Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) are launching a health outreach campaign that will bring life-saving screening, awareness and education services to communities across KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga.
Jul 63 min read
Profit PowerUp with AI: Turning Artificial Intelligence into Measurable Business Growth
Artificial intelligence has dominated business conversations over the past few years, but many organisations are still asking the same question: How do we move beyond the hype and use AI to generate real business value?
Jul 62 min read
ALWAYS ON? HERE’S HOW TO SWITCH OFF ON HOLIDAY
First, it was the laptop we brought home “just in case”. Then it was the smartphone on the bedside table. Now it is the smartwatch on our wrist, vibrating through dinner, school runs, holidays and sleep. This is why holidays must be seen as essential maintenance, but the real challenge is not finding time for a holiday. It’s learning how to disconnect once we’re on it.
Jul 63 min read
Driving the Changan Hunter K50 REEV: Smiles on Dials and Silent Miles - Grant Adlam
Changan Hunter K50 REEV: Smiles on Dials and Silent Miles - Grant Adlam
Jul 63 min read
YOUR SECURITY COMPANY COULD BE BREAKING THE LAW
South Africa is facing a challenging economic climate, businesses are under consistent pressure to reduce operating costs, and security services often become one of the first expenses to be scrutinised. Resulting in procurement departments, property managers and business owners often choosing providers based purely on price. But when it comes to security, the cheapest quote can sometimes conceal the biggest risk.
Jul 34 min read
ENGAGING SOUTH AFRICAN TALENT THROUGH AN EMPLOYER OF RECORD
South Africa (SA) is a country full of diverse and highly skilled professionals, known for their work ethic, adaptability, and global perspective. These qualities make SA talent immensely valuable to businesses across the globe. SA talent is becoming increasingly sought after in the international job market. In the context of today’s remote-first world, where borders are less relevant and skills are what matter, South African professionals offer a powerful combination of educ
Jul 35 min read
SPACE, STYLE AND SUBSTANCE
Behind every For some time, Mitsubishi has maintained a relatively low profile in the South African market. Yet the brand still enjoys strong recognition among motorists who remember icons such as the Lancer sedan and the rugged Triton bakkie, particularly popsuccessful festival is an enormous amount of planning. While audiences remember the music, entertainment, food and atmosphere, event organisers know that a memorable festival depends on something far less glamorous: reli
Jul 33 min read
FESTIVALS NEED GREAT INFRASTRUCTURE
Behind every successful festival is an enormous amount of planning. While audiences remember the music, entertainment, food and atmosphere, event organisers know that a memorable festival depends on something far less glamorous: reliable infrastructure.
Jul 32 min read
THE CIRCULAR REVOLUTIONIS SA BUSINESS READY FOR THE PLASTIC PIVOT?
The traditional economic playbook, “take – make – waste”, is facing eminent operational and regulatory pressure in South Africa. Driven by tightening government mandates and global market shifts, local businesses are navigating a massive structural pivot toward a true circular
Jul 33 min read
UNCERTAINTY YIELDS OPPORTUNITY
Uncertainty is nothing new for businesses in KwaZulu-Natal. Our companies have navigated floods, civil unrest, global pandemics, supply chain disruptions, energy shortages and economic headwinds. They have adapted, innovated and endured.
Jul 35 min read
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