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First Female boss elected

For KwaZulu-Natal busiNess

chambers couNcil

KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS
Judith Nzimande, Zikalala congratulated the KBCC also provides input human resources and corporate CHAMBERS COUNCIL :
the Chairperson new chairperson on her new on economic growth and affairs departments. Chairperson: Judith Nzimande
of the KwaZulu- appointment. development to the KwaZulu- She has now joined Group Secretariat: Lihle Msweli
Natal Business KBCC members include the: Natal Economic Council. Five as the Executive Director Tel: +27 (0)35 797 1800
Chambers Council ■ Durban Chamber of Commerce Nzimande is current President Human Resources leading Address: ZCBF Community Park,
J udith & Industry of the Zululand Chamber the Group human resources, Gate 5, Business Community
■
academy, transformation and
Minara Chamber of Commerce, of Commerce and Industry
Building 1st Floor, Guldengracht
Pietermaritzburg Chamber of
Street, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-
corporate affairs departments.
(ZCCI). During 2014, she made
Nzimande, Business history as being the first female Judith won the prestigious Natal, South Africa
■
iLembe Chamber of Commerce,
the current Zululand Chamber of Commerce President of the ZCCI since its national Institute of People e-mail: kbcc@zcci.co.za
Zululand ■ National African Chamber of inception in 1926. Management Human Resources Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
Chamber Nzimande is a seasoned Director of the Year award
of Commerce (NAFCOC) Human Resources (HR) expert during 2015 and KwaZulu- with MBA with Jack Welch
Commerce ■ NAFCOC KZN (Youth) with 24 years of experience Natal: Richards Bay Business
and ■ Ladysmith Chamber of Management Institute at Strayer
Industry (ZCCI) president has Commerce in HR related fields, holding Woman of the Year under the University (US). In addition, she
been elected as the first female ■ Kokstad Chamber of Commerce positions ranging from Corporate category. has done the Global Executive
boss for KwaZulu-Natal Business ■ KZN Youth Chamber of generalist to head of human She holds a Bachelor of Development Program with
Chambers Council (KBCC). Commerce resources and transformation Commerce Honours degree in GIBS and Strategic Negotiations
■ FABCOS at Mondi Shanduka Newsprint with Harvard University. 
MEC of Economic ■ Escort Chamber of Commerce (MSN). Human Resource Management
Development, Tourism & Industry with the University of KwaZulu-
and Environmental Affairs ■ Newcastle Chamber of She joined Richards Bay Coal Natal, where she also obtained Enquiries:
Thabani Shale – CEO of Zululand
and Chairperson of KZN Commerce Terminal Proprietary Limited her Masters in Commerce Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Economic Council, Mr Sihle ■ South Coast Chamber (RBCT) in June 2010 to lead the degree. She also graduated C: 083 521 6335

liFe aFter the joiN the chamber

Podium urban Chamber of Chamber is there for businesses needs numbers in order to have
Phili explained that the
credibility and to be able to
Commerce and Industry’s
Dnew chief executive, and can represent and advocate leverage effectively.
he 1st ASPC African Sport Durban Chamber remains Palesa Phili is passionate about on their behalf when issues In a drive to encourage member
Forum was recently hosted committed to empowering encouraging big corporates to arise. “We can open doors for
Tby the Association of Sport people to become active rejoin the Chamber. businesses. However, we can’t numbers to grow, a number of
membership benefits have been
Performance Centres (ASPC) in participants in our economy Phili says, I am ready to talk lobby for someone who is not a launched. To demonstrate value
partnership with the KwaZulu- as well as providing access to and I am ready to engage with member.” these can be customised to meet
Natal Department of Sport and networks and markets as well members. I want those companies “The Chamber is talking to the the needs of members on a one on
Recreation. The event was also as platforms that are conducive who have left to come back. My City leadership and participates one basis.
supported by the South African with creating sustainable, team and I are ready to engage in driving strategy,” said Phili.
Sports Confederation and inclusive economic growth. with them.” Nevertheless, the Chamber Significantly, the Durban
Olympic Committee (SASCOC), Chamber currently has a large
the eThekwini Municipality “ASPC Workshop (Life After member base of SMMEs who
and the Durban Chamber of the Podium) was created by the would like to connect with big
Commerce and Industry. Durban Chamber to empower business.
athletes with the business and As an accredited enterprise
The Forum shared knowledge
and best practice, through the life skills to continue to support supplier development
interactive programme of topics themselves and their families implementer, the Chamber is able
and related panel discussions, after their careers have ended is to assist large enterprises seeking
with approximately 600 sports critical,” said Makhunga. to integrate B-BBEE qualified
leaders, administrators, coaches “Athletes already have the SMMEs into their supply chains.
and athletes from KwaZulu- right attributes and qualities In this regard, the Chamber
Natal and across the Continent that make people successful offers compliance and training
over the course of the 2-day 1st entrepreneurs and business programmes, as well mentoring
ASPC African Sport Forum as leaders. All they need is to be and vetting of SMMEs.
well as the ASPC Workshop (Life coached and equipped with the “It is a missed opportunity if all
After the Podium) which ran in right skills, tools and support players in the local economy are
parallel to Day 1 of the Forum.
to convert these attributes into not participating in the Chamber,
Durban Chamber President, business success,” concluded we need members to become
Musa Makhunga said that the Makhunga.  Palesa Phili, Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s CEO successful,” concluded Phili. 

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