Business

KwaZulu-Natal’s manufacturing sector remains one of the province’s most important economic engines, but navigating the current environment requires more than simply increasing production or securing finance. It requires stronger relationships, meaningful networks and a willingness to understand the challenges facing businesses at an individual level.

This Women’s Month, we are sharing the inspiring story of Durban-based, women-led food business We Are Food, founded by sisters Jane and Amy, which has grown from a family kitchen with eight garage freezers into a 30+ employee food manufacturing business supplying SPAR nationally.

South Africa’s unemployment crisis continues to hit women hardest. In the second quarter of 2026, the official unemployment rate for women stood at 37.5%, compared with 30.3% for men.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended eThekwini Municipality for successfully hosting the 46th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, reaffirming Durban's status as a premier destination for major international events.

Hammond Pole Attorneys says rising civil debt litigation reflects growing financial pressure on South African households, making it increasingly important for consumers to understand their legal obligations. According to Elandri Brecher, distinguishing between arrears and the total outstanding balance can materially affect how consumers respond to debt enforcement and the options available to them.

The tyre industry has traditionally been male dominated, but that landscape is changing. At Super Tyres, one woman is proving that strong leadership, commercial experience and the ability to deliver results can cross industry boundaries.

KwaZulu-Natal's cruise tourism sector is proving to be far more than a seasonal attraction. As international cruise ships continue to call at the Port of Durban and Richards Bay, the industry is generating significant economic activity, supporting thousands of jobs and creating opportunities for businesses across the province.

KZN Top Business Women is a recognition ceremony, not your standard awards gala.

Transforming Energy into Success: The Synergy Behind the Sell the Sizzle Conference

The official opening of Kingsburgh Junction on Thursday, 23 July, marked an important milestone for retail development on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast, introducing a modern convenience shopping destination designed to better serve the growing communities of Kingsburgh and its surrounding suburbs.

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?

Africa’s greatest horse racing and social event, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, is edging closer to delivering R1 billion to the eThekwini economy this year, capping a remarkable turnaround story for an industry that was on the brink of collapse just a few years ago.