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KwaZulu-Natal
Business Chambers Council

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS!

Dominic Collett - the level of competence, self- The KZN Economic Council, at contribute to a government
Chairman of the motivation and courage the young the annual Economic Summit held programme that needs business
KwaZulu-Natal
Business Chambers high school learners displayed in recently, signed a resolution to input; support a local initiative that
Council achieving their outstanding awards. work together as business, drives entrepreneurship or local
government, civil society and economic development; or find a
As part of the ceremony, the top labour to meet the objectives and place where you feel your personal KwaZulu-Natal
Business Chambers Council
D id you achievers were asked to reflect on goals of the social accord. input or business could assist where
what had resulted in them
make
others do not have the capacity.
2017
The different chapters of the
New Year excelling, and what advice they social accord offer a starting point So like the champion high school KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS
could give to others. Without fail,
resolutions? all of them highlighted the fact that for business to identify projects for achievers, take 2017 on in a CHAMBERS COUNCIL:
Are you still they strived for a well balanced 2017 that can make a difference to balanced approach. You may be Chairman: Dominic Collett
on track in approach to life, sharing time with the success of our businesses and surprised at how the bottom line Secretariat: Charmaine Nundalall
keeping friends and family, spiritual society as a whole. grows with a balanced approach.
them? Time for some new ones? guidance, having fun, and Tel: - | 27 (0)87 350 6747
obviously working hard. The social accord chapters can I wish all business a champion Address: 3rd Floor, The Boulevard,
Already one month into 2017 be found at: 2017! 19 Park Lane, Umhlanga Rocks,
and this year steaming ahead, I had Taking the cue from these www.kzneconomiccouncil.co.za
the honour of attending my eldest wonderful young adults, business 4319, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
son's academic award evening. has an opportunity to set a 2017 So the challenge for business for Email: Dominic.Collett@rhdhv.com
Sitting in the audience with other resolution of a balanced approach this year is to get involved with one Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
proud parents I was astonished at to their operations. of your local business chambers;

THE ILEMBE CHAMBER'S WEF AFRICA TO BE

PRESIDENT'S AWARDS 2016 HELD IN DURBAN

Cobus Oelofse - • Kim Blevin described as the worst protests in Mr Sihle event will be at least 512. In order
CEO iLembe • Heather Pienaar South Africa's democratic history Zikalala - to give the event a distinctly
Chamber of MEC for
Commerce, • Alasdair Yuill saw Isithebe, South Africa's biggest Economic KwaZulu-Natal feel, a build-up
Industry and • Rodger Stewart Industrial Park, paralysed for Development, programme whose aim is to create
Tourism weeks. There were severe Tourism and awareness and hype around the
Golf Challenge interruptions to businesses in the Environmental event will be hosted. The aim of
Affairs
As part of the iLembe Chamber's Shakashead area and significant this programme is also to ensure
initiative to promote golf tourism damage and threat to agricultural that local stakeholders are able to
of T he first in the district, the Chamber formed operations - with fully loaded cane participate and, to a certain extent,
trucks being set alight amidst the
provide input into the WEF Africa
a unique partnership with its four
group
100 years.
shape of the activation programme
the district's first ever celebrity golf
people tourist ready golf courses to present worst drought in the district in a programme. The actual details and
recognised challenge where all of these courses, M will be unveiled after it has been
for their Prince's Grant, Simbithi Country During this time of political r presented and endorsed by relevant
outstanding contribution to the Club, Umhlali Country Club and infighting and unrest the SAPS' Sihle Zikalala, MEC for Economic stakeholders, including the
iLembe business community Zimbali Country Club, were played iLembe Cluster engaged with the Development, Tourism and provincial executive council and
during 2016 was a special group of over two days by teams of Chamber, attended meetings Environmental Affairs, recently partner departments who will co-
iLembe Chamber mentors. Their celebrities representing these whenever they were required and announced that the World host this event.
dedication, not only to the iLembe courses. joined the Chamber in engaging Economic Forum (WEF) Africa
Chamber, but especially to their with political structures to resolve will be hosted over three days in The indirect impacts would of
mentees (both as part of The When we approached problems that were very much Durban from 3-5 May, 2017. course be due to expenditure of
Entrepreneur Programme or SuperSport, and its SuperGolf political issues, exploited by participants and promoters of
otherwise), have inspired and programme, to share the idea with criminal elements. He said that province of conventions and the job creation
gained the respect of small business them, they decided to feature, over KwaZulu-Natal has lobbied for opportunities that come about.
owners across our district. These four consecutive SuperGolf Through the SAPS' support we WEF Africa to come to Durban
mentors volunteer their time to programmes, these golf courses and believe that more significant because of the events immense The direct impact of business
visit mentees' businesses in the thereby promoted to the whole of disruptions to business were potential to enhance the brand events in KwaZulu-Natal alone for
most remote parts of iLembe, spent Africa our district's enormous golf avoided and their unwavering equity of both the City and this financial year is expected to be
their Saturday mornings at the tourism potential. resolve and support safeguarded KwaZulu-Natal. as much as R450 million with a
Chamber in support of The business operations and our total macro-economic impact of
Entrepreneur finalists, as well as The Chamber acknowledges community's people alike. Central MEC Zikalala said that the about R1bn.
countless hours in coffee shops Louis Hattingh, Richard Maspero to these engagements was Brigadier province will be hosting the
mulling over sometimes very flimsy (presenter) and the rest of the team Zondi, at the time acting cluster upcoming edition of WEF Africa MEC Zikalala firmly believes
business dreams. at SuperSport, contribution and commander, as well as the station on behalf of South Africa. At the Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and
trust that this will be the start of an commanders throughout the national government level, South Africa are ready to take WEF
If you read through the very enduring relationship. Rung district. Lt Col Mathura received Treasury, working closely with the Africa to new heights both in terms
impressive CV of these mentors Button, Director of Inspirations the award on behalf of the SAPS' Presidency, is leading South Africa. of logistical arrangements but also
you realise the significance of their Travel, Provincial Chairperson of iLembe Cluster. “As such, we are the host province in terms of the content and the
contribution, often alongside SATSA and chairperson of the and Durban is the host city.” outcomes of this important
running their own businesses. Chamber's Tourism Standing T: 087 354 6343 gathering.
Their critical contribution and Committee received the award on reception@ilembechamber.co.za The estimated direct impact of
http://www.ilembechamber.co.za
commitment are not often enough behalf of SuperSport. hosting this event on KwaZulu- For more information please contact
recognised and acknowledged. Natal will be at least R64mn, with Siyabonga Maphumulo
T: 082 330 5132
Community a total impact of some R155 http://www.kznedtea.gov.za/
These people are: The 2016 pre-election period was million. The estimated job years
a challenging time for businesses that will be sustained or generated
• Jim Wilson in the iLembe District. What was as a result of this ground-breaking

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