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STANDARD BANK
KZN TOP BUSINESS AWARDS

SHOWCASING BUSINESS EXCELLENCE IN KZN communities – something which resonates deeply with
us as a financial services organisation.”
Grant Adlam, Chief Key note speaker, Martin Roe, the Group CEO at CCI
Executive Officer Global, emphasised amongst other key business
and Publisher of the strategies, the need to focus on people. He said that
KwaZulu-Natal Top while government has many schemes to address skills
Business Portfolio shortages it is necessary for “businesses to make a
substantial contribution in the industries in which
they operate.” This goal is to ensure the upliftment of
The sixteenth edition people so that they may acquire the necessary skills to
of the Standard Bank work within these industries to deliver real outcomes.
KZN Top Business He concluded by saying, “despite the headwinds that
Awards was held on we face, the future looks very bright.”
the 27 July at the new In his impromptu address Imtiaaz Sooliman emphasised
Publisher / CEO: Radisson Blu Hotel, the importance of all sectors of society – government,
Grant Adlam Durban Umhlanga. corporates and civil sector – working together to
Award-winning broadcaster Iman Rappetti, the address corruption and the many challenges that face
master of ceremonies, added her special flair and South African society. He said, “We need the support
insights to the evening’s proceedings, ensuring a of corporate South Africa, for government to lift the
great event was had by all. barriers of bureaucracy and for civil society to come on
board to save South Africa.”
In her welcome address, Fiona Ebrahim, Head: Local
Market Business Clients, eThekwini Business Centre, Of note the categories on offer in 2022 reflect some
Standard Bank commented: “We are proud to once of the challenges experienced over the past two
again be associated with the Standard Bank KZN and a half years. In addition, in line with King IV the
Top Business Awards for 2022. These awards honour awards aim to promote excellence, achievement
those businesses making a tangible difference to their and accountability in all entities.

The Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards 2022 was attended by captains of industry from around the province.

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