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FIND SOLUTIONS AND STRATEGIES IN 2023

he quote by Anthony of the areas of concern and possible employment tax incentive that Other articles include:
Robbins on the front page, courses of action required. Page 2. provides support to young ■ The RR Foundation who
T“Every problem is a gift — employees. Page 6. celebrated its first-year
without problems we would not Continuing on this theme, Glen anniversary in style at the
grow,” well encapsulates the many Robbins and Luke Muller from Also on page six is Jacquie Bhana, Durban ICC on 18 February
challenges facing businesses and the Toyota Wessels Institute of a coach, mentor and counsellor who 2023. See pages 8 and 9.
the people of our country currently. Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) is passionate about developing great ■ Arch Retail Systems who KWAZULU-NATAL
But always with problems, there went through the government’s people for business success. are a leading player in the retail
are many potential solutions and 2023 Budget and have highlighted Marlene Powell from technology sector in southern BUSINESS CHAMBERS
strategies arising, hopefully for some of the features that could be of ActionCOACH introduces the Africa. See page 10. COUNCIL:
the betterment of all relevant interest to the wider manufacturing C.A.R.E eco-system for business,
The Durban ICC has been
stakeholders and affected people. ecosystem in the country. Page 5. which will provide fantastic ■ selected as a nominee in the Chairperson: Dominic Collett
Some of the problems facing the opportunities for growth. Page 7.
Featured on the cover of this Africa’s Leading Meetings &
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Reddy, a Morar Incorporated blackouts are also highlighted in the meetings take the company into category in the World Travel Park, 1 Pencarrow Crescent,
veteran who was appointed as article on the bottom of page 7. 2023. Page 12. Awards. To ensure that they are La Lucia Ridge, 4051.
the new chief executive officer on In our regular features, Monique winners please vote. See page 11.
16 September 2022. She has the Labat focuses on key trends in Crown Dental Studio turns five. ■ The Human Elephant Postal Address: P.O. Box 335,
roadmap to transform this already B2B innovation and strategy and Page 14. Foundation is making positive Umhlanga Rocks, Durban 4320.
exceptional company into the best Ndumiso Sikhakhane explains how David White, CEO DRG, writes strides in conservation success Te: +27 (0)31 575 5500
in the industry. Page 3. to create a results driven digital on authenticity – our key to in KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.
marketing strategy. Page 4. successful living. Page 16 Email: dominic.collett@zutari.com
Prasheen Maharaj, president of Page 13.
the Durban Chamber of Commerce Johan van Deventer, KZN DRG has also launched a Human ■ Dr Thomas Volker invites you Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
comments on the State of the Regional Manager, LabourNet Resources Handbook, for more to experience the health benefits
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DURBAN CHAMBER POST SONA OUTLOOK

Prasheen Maharaj, President, Durban welcomes the President’s need a clear rollout plan and their businesses and products leaks and the ongoing closure of
Chamber of Commerce and Industry decision declaring a national timeline when the time comes, destroyed. Durban’s beaches are creating
NPC state of disaster to respond to the and this is non-negotiable. We also welcome the rollout of a poor perception of Durban.
electricity crisis and its effects.
While efforts by government are
E lectricity Crisis right direction, we believe there that with the state of disaster rooftop solar panels. We believe appreciated and the Chamber
Not only so, we also recognise
this will help ease the electricity
Whilst this is the step in the
and its members lend a hand, the
burden. As private sector we want
declaration for the electricity
Load shedding is
placing added pressure should be accountability and crisis comes with some relief to reiterate that we are willing to internal systems of government
have not been helpful.
on businesses and the overall transparency throughout the for the business community support (through skills and other
economy. Against this backdrop, process. It is times like these and lives of the people. Through measures) and work with public We believe this SONA lacked
the Durban Chamber of that stir up corruption and the enablement of exemption sector to restore our country’s an infrastructure investment
Commerce and Industry mismanagement. Therefore, we from loadshedding of critical infrastructure and economy. plan with timelines and resource
infrastructure such as hospitals As organised business, we need commitments to restore critical
and water treatment plants. infrastructure, for example
clarity on how businesses will be
While we also welcome the able to benefit from a tax incentive. the infrastructure in the South
appointment of a Minister of of Durban requires urgent
intervention.
Electricity, we must ensure that it Rail Network
doesn’t cause confusion between Addressing the challenges and SMMEs
the new Minister, the Minister operational inefficiencies at the
of Minerals and Energy and the ports is a major step towards We look forward to the finalised
Minister of Public Enterprises. improving South Africa’s amendments to the Businesses
We need ONE accountable export competitiveness. We are Act to reduce regulatory
Minister so that we don’t end up optimistic that reforming the impediments for SMMEs and co-
with a decision-making paralysis rail network will yield positive operative. As organised business
situation. We already witness economic spin-offs for the local we believe we need prioritise the
turf wars between Minerals and economy. The rail network is ease of doing business. SMMEs
Energy and Public Enterprises. considered to offer several benefits play a critical role in the economy.
The new Ministry might just to the City and South Africa in We need to continuously create
exacerbate the situation. the future. As organised business mechanisms and programmes to
support SMME businesses. 
We also look forward to the we remain committed to working
implementation of National with Transnet and government For more info, contact the Durban
Treasury’s ‘Bounce back loan to help ensure our rail network is Chamber on +27 (0)31 335 1000 or
scheme’ which is set to assist fully operational.

small businesses to invest in solar Infrastructure info@durbanchamber.co.za
equipment, we need to see the Our website is www.durbanchamber.co.za
implementation plan and rollout, The Durban Chamber of
many of our small businesses have Commerce and Industry is deeply
been severely impacted by load concerned about Durban’s water
shedding, to a point of having and sanitation crisis. Damaged
water infrastructure, sewage

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