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Palesa Philli, CEO Durban Chamber Nomusa Dube-Mncube, MEC for Economic Development, Chris Lazarus, Managing Executive at Vodacom Business
Tourism and Environmental Affairs KwaZulu-Natal

#DurbanMustRise FROM DURBAN, WITH LOVE

#SuncoastDurban he Durban Chamber of how digital services available mandate, the Durban Chamber

Commerce and Industry
#VodacomBusinessKZN Thosted its 163rd Annual today can inject efficiencies in announced that it is upgrading
businesses and government.
its exclusive member benefits
Gala Dinner on Wednesday, Vodacom Business transforms package for active Chamber
21 August 2019, at The Globe lives, businesses and organs of members to a total of 20 value-
Theatre. The theme for the night state on a daily basis through adding benefits based on
was “From Durban, with love” communicate, connect, IoT, member input and feedback. The
and showcased Durban’s energy digital APP, cloud and security Durban Chamber thanked its
and vibrancy as a significant solutions. As a purpose led members who signed on to offer
economic hub on the rise in organisation, Vodacom aims the exclusive benefits, namely:
line with the City’s vision to be to align business goals with the Accord Development Consulting
the most caring and liveable delivery of societal benefits. Group; Ahavah Consulting ,
city in Africa. Keynote speaker The future is exciting and we Avis Budget Rent A Car; Denzile
and CEO of Finfind (Pty) Ltd, were thrilled to show Durban Reddiar and Associates; DNA
Darlene Menzies, delivered a Chamber members how Auto Centre Bosch Car Service;
keynote on the importance of leveraging technology can eThekwini Toyota And Hillcrest
entrepreneurship referencing her prepare them for future Toyota; Icebolethu Group;
extensive experience building disruptions.” Isuzu Trucks New Germany;
new technology businesses. Last year the Durban Chamber Makrosafe Holdings; Onomo

Nigel Ward, President of the launched the its Electronic Hotel; Pfirestorm; Profitshare
Partners; Regent Business
Durban Chamber Commerce Certificates of Origin solution, School; South African Airways;
and Industry said, “The essCert, and Quantec’s Easy
economic and business context Data Platform subscription. The South African Express; Samac
Darlene Menzies, CEO of Finfind in eThekwini, the province and additional digital innovations Engineering Solutions; Supply
the country as a whole, is not launched at this year’s event are: Chain Network (SCNET);
Subb10 Technologies; Sumitomo
an easy one currently. Indeed, ■ Durban Chamber Mobile
this is a challenging and uneasy App in partnership with Rubber South Africa; and
Wits University. The upgraded
period, with a lot of domestic and Fabrik, a division of the exclusive benefits will officially go
international pressures. However, immedia ecosystem, which live on 1 October 2019.
it is also a period full of promise. permits members to have
The eThekwini business sector exclusive access to a secure The Chamber also presented
needs strong representation.” real-time communication certificates of recognition in the
“This is why Durban Chamber platform. following areas:
and the Chamber Movement ■ BoardPAC Management ■ In Business for a Better World:
need to step even further into Software in partnership with The Spar Group
the forefront, actively engaging Vodacom Business to ■ Innovator of the Year: Turn
with stakeholders in this role streamline our operational Up Speakers
and presenting a clear and efficiency and improve our ■ Professional of the Year:
concise economic message – overall governance structures,
that eThekwini is primed for especially at the executive level. Professor Ncoza Dlova,
business,” concluded Ward. ■ Durban Chamber Website University of KwaZulu-Natal’s
Dean and Head of Clinical
Innovator of the Year: Turn Up Speakers Tsogo Sun Gaming, was the has been upgraded to a stable, Medicine
innovative platform that
event and platinum sponsor ■ Voice of Durban Business:
through its premier local ensures that our site stays up The Mercury, Gagasi FM and
property, the Suncoast Casino, to date with the latest KZN Business Sense
Hotels and Entertainment technology, trends and user
Complex. Mike Dowsley, needs. Additional partners for the
Suncoast Operations Director Palesa Phili, Chief Executive Gala Dinner include media
said, “The Durban Chamber’s Officer (CEO) of the Durban partner The Mercury, Lenmed
Annual Gala Dinner is Durban’s Chamber Commerce and eThekwini Hospital and
premier business networking Industry said, “As a future- Heart Centre, Graham Beck
event and, as Suncoast, we were focused organisation, the Durban Enterprises, Diageo South Africa,
thrilled to have hosted this event Chamber wants to put a spotlight Defy South Africa, CK FMCG,
at The Globe.” on technology and digital Olive Convention Centre and
Long-time member and innovation. We need to highlight SMG Durban who are generously
technology partner, Vodacom, how leveraging disruptive supporting the Durban Chamber
on this prestigious business
was a gold sponsor for the technologies and innovations
event. Chris Lazarus, Managing can play a role in driving networking event. 
Executive at Vodacom Business our inclusive and sustainable
KwaZulu-Natal said, “Vodacom economic growth objectives.” W: www.durbanchamber.co.za
Voice of Durban Business: The Mercury, Gagasi FM and KZN Business Sense Business was glad to demonstrate Also, in keeping with its

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