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SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS!                                                                                                         JULY 2025
















































     An evening of celebration for all the  winners at the KZN Top Business Awards brought to you by Standard Bank and Women of Africa Group and in association with East Coast Radio.

     GIVING TRIBUTE TO BUSINESS




     BRILLIANCE IN KZN






          he much-anticipated   our province’s economy.   presented to Nosipho   Hassan said, “We exist to   for the next generation. Keep  the participants, saying,
          KZN Top Business    At Standard Bank, we are   Siwisa-Damasane an      break barriers and build   leading – South Africa is   “Well done to each and
     TAwards, brought         proud to walk this journey   accomplished leader in   bridges, so more women   counting on you.”      every one of you. Business
     to you by Standard Bank   with you – supporting    South Africa’s transport   can walk confidently into                        success doesn’t happen
     and Women of Africa      your ambitions, unlocking   and logistics sector. Siwisa-  their futures. Tonight’s    A highlight of the evening   by chance, it’s driven by
                                                                                                          was the announcement of
     Group and in association   new opportunities, and   Damasane currently      celebration is more than                           bold, committed leaders.
     with East Coast Radio    amplifying business growth   serves as chairman of   an acknowledgment of   the prestigious KZN Top   In chasing their goals,
                                                                                                          Business Leader of the
     took place on the 17 July   through meaningful     the Richards Bay Coal    success; it’s a reflection of   Year, which is an award   these individuals and
     in Durban at Coastlands   partnerships. These awards   Terminal and as special   the ethical and courageous   recognising someone   companies have opened
     Musgrave Hotel.          reflect the spirit of progress   advisor to the Minister of   leadership that South Africa   who has demonstrated   doors for others, uplifted
                              we strive to enable every   Public Enterprises.    so deeply needs. Siwisa’s                          communities, and helped
     Setting the tone for the                                                                             exemplary business
     evening, East Coast Radio   day.”                  In congratulating Nosipho   accomplishments – and   achievement, industry   make the world a better
                                                                                                                                    place. It’s amazing to see
                                                                                 those of every visionary
     host Carol Ofori led the   Keynote speaker Lincoln   Siwisa-Damasane,       entrepreneur gathered    influence and is a true   how success truly does
     glamorous evening’s      Mali, CEO of Lesaka       Advocate Pria Hassan,    here – embody the grit,   inspiration to others.   inspire more success and
     proceedings with her     Technologies, inspired the   CEO of the WOA Group   grace, and ingenuity that   This year the honour   tonight proves just that!”  
     usual indomitable style,   guests with his address on   reaffirmed a belief that                     went to Captain Salvatore
     guiding business leaders,   leadership. He implored   has never wavered: that   continue to drive KwaZulu-  Sarno, chairman of   For more info:
                                                                                 Natal forward. I live by
     distinguished guests, and   the attendees to be aware   entrepreneurship –                           Mediterranean Shipping    www.kzntopbusiness.com
     members of the media     of a more in person       especially women-led     the motto: “Leadership is   Company South Africa,
                                                                                 not about being in charge;
     through a memorable and   leadership style and to   entrepreneurship – is one                        a prominent figure in the
                                                                                 it’s about caring for those
     inspiring celebration.   strive to connect with their   of the most powerful forces  in your charge.” And it’s   South African and global
                              teams more directly.                                                        shipping industry. Captain
     Rishaad Webster, Provincial                        for combating poverty    deeply heartening to see so   Sarno is known for his
     Head: Business Banking,   Women of Africa (WOA)    and opening doors of     many businesses leading
     KZN, Standard Bank, said   Group introduced a      opportunity for our youth   with integrity, taking no   passion for the maritime   SCAN
                                                                                                          industry, his advocacy
     “Congratulations to all the   new award this year,   and rural communities.   shortcuts, and staying true                       QR CODE
     winners and finalists of the   which recognised the   The WOA Group, with its   to their values. To each of   for its growth, and his   TO SEE
                                                                                                          leadership within MSC.
     KZN Top Business Awards.   achievements of a top   reach across petroleum,   you who stood tall tonight:
     Your achievements are a   business woman. The      logistics, and healthcare,   may your journey ahead be   Grant Adlam, CEO of KZN   VIDEO
     testament to the resilience   WOA KZN Top Business   is driven not merely by   bold, your impact lasting,   Top Business, shared his   (Use camera, hover steadily for 2-3 secs
     and innovation that power   Woman 2025 award was   profit, but by purpose.  and your leadership a beacon  congratulations with all    over the QR Code for video.)
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