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TOGETHER WE STAND TALL
ululand Chamber Zululand Chamber of Commerce
Commerce and Industry and Industry, Judith Nzimande.
ZStandard Bank Business
Women’s Conference 2018 The programme was exciting,
and the carefully selected speakers
“You are only as good as the not only motivated the ladies,
last service you give”, reminded but also imparted life lessons.
Johanna Mukoki, multiple Entertainment was provided by
award-winning business woman the very talented Vanessa Naidoo.
and keynote speaker of the
ZCCI Standard Bank Business This year the Chamber
Women’s Conference on 22 May introduced a new aspect to the
2018 at the Umfolozi Conference programme and a spotlight
and Casino resort. was shone on a local success
story. Bridgette Ngobese, Johanna Mukoki, Travel with Flair CEO
Master of Ceremony, Carol Human Resources Manager of
Ofori was witty, passionate and Richards Bay Minerals delivered
utterly professional as she kept the a touching address of how she
programme rolling. The venue overcame her battle with cancer
was packed, and the Zululand and how she used all the obstacles
ladies enjoyed meeting the guests that came with her diagnosis to
of honour and speakers. become the woman she is today.
Cllr Nonhle Mkulisi, Zululand District Mayor
The theme for this year’s The highlight of the evening
Business Woman’s Conference was keynote speaker, Johanna
was “Together we stand tall” Mukoki, Her regal presence set
and women were encouraged the tone for her address. Johanna
to lift each other up and break spoke about the challenges she
through the glass ceilings that faces as a woman in business,
prohibit growth within the including the fact that she is often
work place. judged on her appearance rather
than her capabilities. Johanna
VIPs in attendance were the continued to say what contributes
King Cetshwayo District Mayor, to the success of her business is
Councillor Nonhle Mkhulisi; building successful relationships
City of uMhlathuze Speaker, with her staff and she believes in
Councillor Silondiwe Mkhize; “servant leadership”, being a prime Nelly Mkhize, Standard Bank – KZN Provincial Head Vanessa Naidoo
Standard Bank regional and example to her staff and working Public Sector
provincial leadership, including with them rather than above them. like to thank the event’s headline Chamber and being part sponsors The next business Women’s
the KZN Provincial head of Public sponsor Standard Bank SA of the event. The Chamber would Conference will be hosted on
Sector Mrs Nelly Mkhize and the The 2018 Business Women’s for the generous sponsorship, also like to thank all the guests Thursday, 23 May 2019, so
Chief Human Resource Officer Conference was a roaring Richards Bay Coal Terminal for who enjoyed this evening of diarise the date! n
of Group 5 and President of the success. The Chamber would their continuous support of the celebration and motivation.
DURBAN CHAMBER HOSTS INAUGURAL YOUNG CEO’S BREAKFAST
he Durban Chamber of The attendees listened to them to engage with interested Dr Brian Armstrong, Chair of “What is important for today’s
Commerce and Industry, engaging presentations on the stakeholders,” said Makhunga. Digital Business at Wits Business business leaders is to understand
Tin partnership with role of leadership in technology, Speaking at the event, Eleni School, added that however much these drivers of success and how to
Vodacom, recently hosted its strategies on how technology can Kwinana, executive head of business changes and the world embrace them in their leadership
inaugural Young CEO’s Breakfast be leveraged for business growth Vodacom’s KwaZulu-Natal is transformed by technology, styles and behaviours. This is an
at the Chamber’s Conference and the tools that can be used to Enterprise Business Unit, stated leadership remains probably important conversation,” said
Centre in Morningside, Durban. build brands from leading experts that Vodacom’s tagline is ‘The the most critical ingredient for Armstrong.
The event focused on the role of in the technology space. future is exciting. Ready?’ business success. The Durban Chamber
technology in business growth In his welcome at the breakfast, He went on to say that does not thanked all the event partners
and how young entrepreneurs Durban Chamber President, “This encapsulates our vision. mean some aspects of leadership and sponsors, Vodacom, Wits
and business leaders can be Musa Makhunga said that as a Young CEOs and new start- do not also need to evolve. Some Business School, Saltwater
drivers of technology in their future-focused organisation, the ups will operate in a world very of the drivers of success in a digital Marketing and Uitkomst Colliery
businesses as well as the economy. Durban Chamber wants to put a different from what we have age are indeed changing, while for not only supporting this
known. Agility, applications,
The breakfast was over- spotlight on technology and digital gigabytes, real-time, artificial other central tenets of leadership initiative but recognising the
subscribed and attracted just innovation in order to strengthen intelligence, machine learning and remain as true today as they have importance of creating a platform
over 150 young business leaders the position of young entrepreneurs the cloud will disrupt conventional been for decades. such as this one. n
and entrepreneurs from across and business leaders. business methods but will be the
eThekwini and KwaZulu-Natal. “Technology is the future and sine qua non to success.”
Newly appointed Durban the ability and foresight to leverage “Traditional IT will become a
Chamber CEO, Palesa Phili, said, that technology to one’s benefit is ubiquitous platform for young
“The turnout for the event exceeded key to success and sustainability. visionary CEOs to build their
the Chamber’s expectation by over There are many examples of how lean, cloud-based enterprises on.
50% and while it made for a rather early adoption of new technologies Virtual will be the new real. Apps
cosy gathering, it gave the Durban has benefitted start-ups and new will be the new products. Robotics
Chamber a clear indication of the businesses and how the lack of will be the delivery arm, artificial
appetite for this type of platform adaptability and foresight has intelligence will learn and big data
for young business leaders and inversely affected organisations.” will drive decisions,” said Kwinana.
entrepreneurs. Based on the success “Young business leaders and “Young CEOs in KZN must
of this event, the Chamber will be entrepreneurs in KZN need to get dream big and know that with
launching a Tech Forum to add to more aggressive in the adoption Vodacom Business as a tech
our existing 17 sector forums to and leveraging of technology partner, costly investments in From left to right: Dr Brian Armstrong, Chair of Digital Business at Wits
address the demand for technology and the Durban Chamber will infrastructure will no longer be a Business School; Palesa Phili, CEO-Designate of the Durban Chamber of
Commerce and Industry; Ms Eleni Kwinana, Vodacom’s KZN Head: Enterprise
related engagements.” continue to create platforms for barrier to success.” Business Unit; and Mr Mohammed Taahir Shah, Director: Saltwater Marketing.
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