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Cruise Tourism Continues to Power KwaZulu-Natal's Economy
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.
6 days ago4 min read


Why Your Story Matters: The Heart of KZN Top Business Women
KZN Top Business Women is a recognition ceremony, not your standard awards gala.
Aug 23 min read


Transforming Energy into Success: The Synergy Behind the Sell the Sizzle Conference
Transforming Energy into Success: The Synergy Behind the Sell the Sizzle Conference
Aug 22 min read


Kingsburgh Junction opens its doors, strengthening retail convenience on the KZN South Coast
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.
Jul 272 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


Hollywoodbets Durban July edges to R1 billion economic contribution
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.
Jul 24 min read


From forest plantation to fashion: the hidden start of your wardrobe
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.
Jun 235 min read


Vote For Your Top Brand in the 2026 KZN Top Business Awards
The race to crown KwaZulu-Natal's favourite brand is officially underway as voting opens for the highly anticipated KZN Top Brand 2026 Award.
Unlike the category awards, which are judged by an independent panel, the KZN Top Brand Award is decided entirely by public vote, giving customers, employees, suppliers and communities the opportunity to support the brands that have made a meaningful impact on their lives.
Jun 191 min read


Zululand Energy Terminal advances LNG import project with ExxonMobil
The Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) has signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with ExxonMobil South Africa LNG Ltd, an affiliate of the global energy major ExxonMobil, marking another milestone in the development of South Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay.
Jun 192 min read


CLEAN SPACES, SMALLER FOOTPRINTS
In hospitality, expectations are shifting on two fronts. Guests continue to demand consistently high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and service, while also placing greater emphasis on the environmental impact of their stay.
Jun 193 min read


CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION IN THE KZN CLOTHING AND TEXTILE SECTOR
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.
Jun 182 min read


Brahman Hills Breaks Ground on One of Africa’s Most Ambitious Wellness Developments
Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal — Ground has officially been broken for the expansion of the Healing Earth™ Transformative Wellness Spa at Brahman Hills, bringing a sanctuary to life where wellness is not confined to a treatment room, but woven into the very landscape that surrounds it.
Jun 182 min read
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