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WITHOUT CORRUPTION THERE IS NO PALIO

Dominic Collett, stories of businesses re-inventing between business chambers and see un-mounted horses finishing
the Chairman of themselves to take advantage of a government. These formalised the race without their jockeys.
the KwaZulu- changing business environment interactions allow on-going The race consists of 10 horses, all
Natal Business or market. identification and progress in with similar ability, chosen from
Chambers Council The arrival of e-commerce identifying critical economic local stables. A lottery, four days
growth opportunities and
has opened a market for small before the race determines which KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS
ince the last businesses to thrive outside their development of the region. Trust horse will run for which city ward. CHAMBERS COUNCIL :
publication, local geographic position and is built through respectful open Chairman: Dominic Collett
Spost the expand their market base well discussion with a common goal Corruption is commonplace,
cabinet beyond what was previously of inclusive economic growth prompting the residents of each Secretariat: Charmaine Nundalall
re-shuffle, available. The opening of and job creation. city ward, to keep a close watch Tel: +27 (0)87 350 6747
South markets allows for business risk A lot has been and is still to be on their stable and their rider. Address: 3rd Floor, The Boulevard,
Africa has to be spread outside traditional written on state capture so I will Jockeys are bought by city wards 19 Park Lane, Umhlanga Rocks,
seen more boundaries to take advantage of rather end with a story, keeping to ride their horses. Favours are
financial foreign and local markets. The with the theme of horse racing with bought to conquer other city 4319, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
re-invention of market access the Durban July around the corner. wards – the enemy. Email: Dominic.Collett@rhdhv.com
downgradings and the release of is an opportunity that South Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
results indicating two successive African businesses will grab in In Sienna we are all mad Palio is a The jockeys ride the horses
quarters of falls in gross domestic this critical time. horse race held twice each year on bareback from the starting line,
product (GDP) (the polite way of the 2 July and 16 August, in Sienna, an area between two ropes. Nine to cross the finish line – a horse
saying a ‘technical recession’). The call from organised business Italy. Ten horses and 10 bareback horses enter the space, lined up can win without its rider. The
is for government to work closely in an order only decided by lot
South Africa has faced these together on economic direction riders, who are dressed in colours immediately before the race starts. loser in the race is considered to
economic positions in our recent and interventions in stimulating representing the city wards. The tenth horse waits outside. be the city ward horse that came
history and the economy has the economy. The recent reports The race itself, in which the The race immediately starts when second, not last.
turned due to true South African on state capture taints business jockeys ride bareback, circles the tenth horse decides to enter
The enthusiasm of victory
guts. If there is one trait that South and government alike. Both, the Piazza del Campo. The the two ropes. This process can is extreme and on occasion
Africans have, it is one of resilience should however, distinguish race is run for three laps of the take a very long time, as deals violence breaks out between
and working hard to make things ethical relationships and build on have usually been made between
work in difficult times. these occurrences which are not Piazza and lasts not more than various city wards and jockeys partisans of rival city wards.
90 seconds. It is common for
publicised as much as the bad news. that affect when the tenth moves – The Palio di Sienna, is not a
So it is with this knowledge that a few jockeys to be thrown off he may be waiting for a particular
there is hope that we can pull There are municipalities across their horses while making the horse to be well or badly placed. normal horse race.
together and bounce back like KZN creating terms of reference treacherous turns in the Piazza, Enjoy the Durban July – choose
before. I am always inspired by for the direct interaction and indeed, it is not unusual to The winner is the first horse the right horse. 

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DIALOGUE MINARA CHAMBER

he International Business Addressing businesses at the lead time, assured levels of quality, Business recognition
Dialogue series continued Durban Chamber conference reliability, on-time delivery and
Twith a discussion about centre Sipho Kaunda, Chairman compliance and to international awards and gala dinner
South Africa becoming a more of the Economic Development norms and standards.
effective “Window to Africa”. Committee, eThekwini n 19 October 2016 at exists to support the business
Certain territories are or can Municipality stated, “Relations The ambitions of Mauritius are the SACCI Annual community.
be natural windows to another between South Africa and not to compete internationally on OConvention Mr Zeph Zeph has 27 years of
territory or larger markets, which Mauritius were formalised in price alone or beat competition Ndlovu was elected as the management and executive
can expand exports of goods and 1992 with the establishing of with the cheapest possible offer but President of the South African management experience in diverse
services, or facilitate trade. representative offices in both to stand as a reliable supplier that Chamber of Commerce and business sectors. He is currently
countries. Full diplomatic relations can meet sourcing demands in a Industry. Mr Ndlovu takes over the general manager of Transnet
Enterprise Mauritius were established in 1994. Upon responsible and a flexible manner. the reins from Mr Vusi Khumalo Port Terminals. He has both
and will serve a term of two years.
Further, Enterprise Mauritius
Enterprise Mauritius, the South Africa’s return to the is putting maximum efforts to local and international business
Commonwealth, relations have
National Trade Promotion been conducted at the level of High increase intra trade among SADC The Durban Chamber experience having been seconded
Organisation of the Island of Commission. It is important that countries - Mauritius and South is delighted with Zeph’s to business exchange programmes
Mauritius, led a delegation of we take advantage of the existing Africa as Rainbow Nations can appointment. We are proud in UK, Brazil, Germany, France
apparel manufacturers for a trade relations for the economic benefit pave way to consolidate exchange of Zeph for flying the Durban and Belgium. In addition, he has
promotion in Durban, where they of our local economies in line of goods and services and bring Chamber flag high and know oversight business skills, having
showcased a wide range of products with our aims to achieve inclusive people closer to each other. that he will acquit himself with served in a number of boards
from t-shirts, shirts, knitwear, economic growth. We believe that distinction. #DurbanMustRise.’’ and councils in communities and
uniforms and denim designed for opportunities that exist especially Enterprise Mauritius is engaged Zeph has been actively involved business.
ladies, men and kids wear. in textile, clothing industry can to consolidate trade with existing in the Chamber movement for the One of the outstanding strengths
assist these two countries”. buyers and to diversify to new past twelve years, previously being in Zeph’s career is business turn
Over the last 45 years, Mauritius customers in Durban. The latter part of the Durban Chamber around especially in the midst
has earned a good name as a The head of the Mauritian is less than four hours from in different roles ranging from of a highly competitive business
quality and reliable apparel delegation, Geerish Mauritius and easily connected Durban Port Forum Chairperson, environment. He has led a team
manufacturer. It is known to be a Bucktowonsing, Divisional from Port Louis by sea. Hence, to Durban Chamber Council of change management specialists
major exporter to leading world Manager of Enterprise Mauritius, Mauritian Entrepreneurs look member, Durban Chamber Board at Nampak Packaging, Unilever
buyers among Arcadia group explained that Mauritius has to connect with stakeholders in member and lately as President. SA, and Transnet Port Terminals
(UK), Tommy Hilfiger, USA and built its reputation on the basis of Durban and build strong trade Zeph acknowledged the Chamber at Durban with commendable
Orchestra, France amongst others. technological innovation to shorten and business partnerships.  as a member organisation that results. 

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