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THE HIGHLIGHTS

elcome to this edition One such development is This edition also features critical need for mental health
of Business Sense, Westown, featured on page 6. inspiring business journeys, and well-being training for
Wwhere we highlight key This highly anticipated mixed- such as Raksha Laghari’s AML managers. (page 10)
business developments within the use project is set to launch its Distributions, a proudly South ■ Sameer Kumandan, managing
province – celebrating successes first phase on 27 March 2025, African enterprise that has grown director of SearchWorks,
while addressing real challenges transforming eThekwini’s Outer into an industry powerhouse since explains why financial
that businesses need to navigate to West into a dynamic hub of its founding in 2009. compliance is both a legal
remain efficient and competitive. retail, lifestyle, business, and necessity and a strategic asset KWAZULU-NATAL
Our regular editorial partners
We are delighted to feature leisure. provide valuable insights: (page 11). BUSINESS CHAMBERS
Virosha Pillay, managing director Another exciting development ■ David White shares how
of Avvo Labels, on our front page is Club Med South Africa, which ■ Johan van Deventer from BusinessFit is making significant COUNCIL:
and in the page 3 article. Virosha is is poised to boost tourism both in LabourNet discusses employer strides in developing technology Chairperson: Paul Ngema
dedicated to growing her family’s the province and nationwide (see accountability (page 4). to support SME growth and
legacy and steering the business page 9). ■ Marlene Powell explores how sustainability (page 16). Physical Address:
toward new heights. integrating robust systems with Queens Court Building,
The optimism continues with cutting-edge artificial We also take this opportunity
KwaZulu-Natal is currently our new editorial partner, Tyson intelligence can transform to congratulate the new directors 5 Samora Machel Street,
proving the wisdom of Peter F. Properties, who share their business efficiency and growth. at the Minara Chamber of Durban, 4001
Drucker, who famously said, positive outlook on the North (page 5) Commerce and wish them well.
“Whenever you see a successful Coast (page 9). (page 14) Tel: +27 (0)31 305 9867
business, someone once made ■ Richard Hoal, Rona Evans,
a courageous decision.” Our We also welcome Heather Flack and Kajal Mulchandani from We hope you find this edition E-mail: info@nafcockzn.org.za
province is experiencing a wave of from Flair Accounting, who Cox Yeats Attorneys emphasise insightful and inspiring as Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
bold decision-making, investment, highlights the resilience of South the importance of adequate we navigate the ever-evolving
and development, signalling a Africa’s financial sector despite insurance coverage (page 7). business landscape together.
promising future. challenges (page 12). ■ Jacquie Bhana highlights the Happy reading! 

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