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SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS! 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. Siwisa-Damasane an Hassan said, “We exist to generation. Keep leading – saying, “Well done to each
KZN Top Business At Standard Bank, we are accomplished leader in break barriers and build South Africa is counting on and every one of you.
TAwards, brought proud to walk this journey South Africa’s transport bridges, so more women you.” Business success doesn’t
to you by Standard Bank with you – supporting and logistics sector. can walk confidently into happen by chance, it’s
and Women of Africa your ambitions, unlocking Siwisa-Damasane their futures. Tonight’s A highlight of the evening driven by bold, committed
was the announcement of
Group and in association new opportunities, and currently serves as celebration is more than the prestigious KZN Top leaders. In chasing their
with East Coast Radio amplifying business chairman of the Richards an acknowledgment of Business Leader of the goals, these individuals
took place on the 17 July growth through Bay Coal Terminal and success; it’s a reflection of Year, which is an award and companies have
in Durban at Coastlands meaningful partnerships. as special advisor to the ethical and courageous recognising someone opened doors for others,
Musgrave Hotel. These awards reflect the the Minister of Public leadership that South Africa who has demonstrated uplifted communities,
spirit of progress we strive Enterprises. so deeply needs. Siwisa’s and helped make the
Setting the tone for the to enable every day.” accomplishments – and exemplary business world a better place.
evening, East Coast Radio In congratulating Nosipho those of every visionary achievement, industry It’s amazing to see how
host Carol Ofori led the Keynote speaker Lincoln Siwisa-Damasane, entrepreneur gathered influence and is a true success truly does inspire
glamorous evening’s Mali, CEO of Lesaka Advocate Pria Hassan, inspiration to others.
proceedings with her Technologies, inspired the CEO of the WOA Group here – embody the grit, This year the honour more success and tonight
grace, and ingenuity that
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 a prominent figure in the
inspiring celebration. strive to connect with one of the most powerful it’s about caring for those South African and global
in your charge.” And it’s
their teams more directly. shipping industry. Captain
Rishaad Webster, forces for combating deeply heartening to see so Sarno is known for his
Provincial Head: Women of Africa (WOA) poverty and opening many businesses leading
Business Banking, KZN, Group introduced a doors of opportunity with integrity, taking no passion for the maritime
industry, his advocacy
Standard Bank, said new award this year, for our youth and rural shortcuts, and staying for its growth, and his
“Congratulations to all the which recognised the communities. The true to their values. To leadership within MSC. SCAN
winners and finalists of the achievements of a top WOA Group, with its each of you who stood tall QR CODE
KZN Top Business Awards. business woman. The reach across petroleum, tonight: may your journey Grant Adlam, CEO of TO SEE
Your achievements are a WOA KZN Top Business logistics, and healthcare, ahead be bold, your impact KZN Top Business, shared VIDEO
testament to the resilience Woman 2025 award was is driven not merely by lasting, and your leadership his congratulations with (Use camera, hover steadily for 2-3 secs
and innovation that power presented to Nosipho profit, but by purpose. a beacon for the next all the participants, over the QR Code for video.)