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NAVIGATING THE NEW NORMAL

e welcome you to the Natal has had many successes create a solid work-life balance. continued presence of Covid-19
pages of this edition over the past twelve years. (Read (Page 5) ensures that there is much about
Wof Business Sense and more on page 3) ■ Implementing a strategy this year (and the previous
thank all our contributors for their Another of these women, Fée of Business to Business (B2B) one) that we may want to leave
valued inputs. behind. The coming year offers
Halsted, the founder of Ardmore linkages to secure new markets, KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS
We are very proud to recognise and creative director of Ardmore new suppliers or new clients is opportunities (and challenges) KWAZULU-NATAL
CHAMBERS COUNCIL :
some of the phenomenal women in Ceramics Studio, was awarded critical says Monique Labat who for continued new ways of ‘being’ BUSINESS CHAMBERS
Chairperson: Judith Nzimande
KwaZulu-Natal who participated the South African Presidential offers her advice on creating in the work place and at home. COUNCIL:
in the grand finale of the Standard Award ‘The Order of Ikhamanga’. these linkages. (Page 5) Current trends show that many Secretariat: Lihle Msweli
Bank KwaZulu-Natal Top Business (Page 10) ■ The BBBEE verification process business models have changed T: +27 (0)35 797 1807
Chairperson: Dominic Collett
Women 2021 initiative, which can be made simple by using and will continue to do so as M: +27 (0)83 571 0486
We congratulate the Durban
took place at a hybrid event on Chapter of the South Africa the preparation steps suggested we navigate the new normal, Address: ZCBF Community Park,
Physical Address: Pencarrow
18 November at the Coastlands Chamber of Commerce United by Almeri du Toit from which will include Covid-19. Gate 5, Business Community
Park, 1 Pencarrow Crescent,
uMhlanga Hotel and Convention LabourNet. (Page 6) How we respond to these Building 1st Floor, Guldengracht
La Lucia Ridge, 4051.
Centre. (Pages 7-10) Kingdom (SA Chamber UK) on changes is critical, as we need to Street, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-
its launch and participation in the ■ David White, CEO of DRG make provision for them in any Postal Address: P.O. Box 335,
One of these women, Nomfundo KwaZulu-Natal Business Chamber Outsourcing reflects on the planning strategies, so that we Natal, South Africa
Umhlanga Rocks, Durban 4320.
Mcoyi, the founder and CEO of Council (KBCC), which will be to importance of ‘Living in can achieve our goals for 2022. Email: LMsweli@kbcc.co.za
Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
the Icebolethu Group, is featured mutual benefit. (Page 2) harmony and fulfilment on our Te: +27 (0)31 575 5500
on the front cover of this edition. Some of the other articles include: planet’. (Page 16) The team at Business Sense wish Email: dominic.collett@zutari.com
The multi-skilled entrepreneur you a happy holiday season and
and passionate community ■ Marlene Powell who provides The year 2021 is drawing a new year filled with joy, health, Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
builder who is based in KwaZulu- some tips that will help you quickly to a close and the and prosperity. 
ACCESSING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

he KwaZulu-Natal Business opportunities for upliftment and of each of the KZN Chambers
Chamber Council (KBCC) trade is enhanced by being present into a combined team to share
Tis delighted to announce and on the ground in South Africa. knowledge and understandings of
that the recently launched Hence, the importance of creating how business can grow and thrive
Durban Chapter of the South regional Chapters, led by capable, within the province,” commented
Africa Chamber of Commerce passionate and influential leaders David White CEO of DRG
United Kingdom (SA Chamber such as Sanelisiwe Gantsho (Cape) Outsourcing and SA Chamber
UK) has joined its ranks. and Mxolisi Miya (KZN). UK South African Chapter
The KBCC is the representative The SA Chamber, operating Leader. “The South African
voice of organised business in in many jurisdictions, for South Chamber UK is honoured to
KwaZulu-Natal. Membership African trade, brings fresh be recognised as a contributor
is open to all formal business enthusiasm for the advancement to growth and development of
representative organisations in the of South Africa’s presence on the business in KwaZulu-Natal and
province, with the major chambers global stage. An additional value South Africa and to have been
and business organisations in for SA Chamber members is the invited to join the KBCC as its
KwaZulu-Natal already members. ability to interact and engage 13th member.”
The KBCC provides input on with existing South African The combination of all the skills
economic growth and strategy to chambers, associations, institutes, and passion within the many
the KZN provincial government, trade bodies, and similar such KwaZulu-Natal chambers and
especially through the KwaZulu- organisations, both within South SA Chamber Chapters draw
Natal Economic Council, which Africa and internationally, for joint together the ingredients needed
is representative of all four social benefit, together providing the to help South Africa leap forward
parties – civil society, labour, infrastructure to aid productive into trading opportunities that
government, and business. trade engagement with the United have recently not been easily
Kingdom, South Africa and Africa.
The South African Chamber accessible. 
UK’s purpose is to encourage Dominic Collett, chairperson
opportunity for the upliftment of the KBCC said, “The Durban For more information on the
of all South Africans. The South Chapter of the SA Chamber SA Chamber UK visit https://
African Chamber UK (SA UK’s involvement in the KBCC southafricanchamber.co.uk /or
Chamber) is proficient in drawing will supplement the work of the contact david@drg.co.za

together quality networks of KBCC, which will be to mutual Sharon Constançon, Chairman of the SA
people and businesses, essential benefit. The Durban Chapter’s Chamber UK discussed the launch of the
for impactful creation of business mandate is to attract and promote KZN Chapter and the SA Chamber UK’s
development ecosystems; and for international business linkages trade insights with SABC news anchor,
creating opportunity for South with the United Kingdom and Peter Ndoro.
African businesses to expand other countries while the KBCC
their operations into the United is regionally focused within SCAN
Kingdom and other relevant KwaZulu-Natal. QR CODE
countries.
“The KBCC in KwaZulu-Natal TO SEE
The SA Chamber recognises is a wonderful organisation, VIDEO
that its success in creating new drawing together the leaders

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