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A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE

THE KZN TOP BUSINESS WOMEN 2025

he grand finale of the is about storytelling, connection, the bank’s support for this professional photography session Natal – and whose dreams and
KZN Top Business and empowerment. From initiative saying: and in-depth video interviews stories provide the inspiration
TWomen 2025 initiative entrepreneurs and small business “At Absa we exist to partner held at the Radisson Blu Hotel for others to follow and to build
– powered by Women of Africa owners to corporate executives, with women of courage and Durban Umhlanga and Oceans their own legacies. 
Group, Absa, and Morar innovators, and social change- conviction, to fuel their Mall. These venues provided a
Incorporated, and supported makers, each participant brings ambitions and to work beside fitting atmosphere of elegance To watch the webinars, videos and full
by DRG – took place on 13 a unique narrative of breaking them as they build legacies and celebration. The sessions not proceedings of the evening visit:
November 2025. This glamorous barriers and redefining what that go far beyond profit. We only captured their professional www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FNIS4pVP54
event marked the conclusion to success looks like. believe that when women rise, achievements but also their For more information visit:
a programme that continues to Jennifer Reddy, CEO Morar economies transform, and when personal essence and stories. www.kzntopbusiness.com
uplift, recognise, and celebrate Incorporated reflected on the women lead with grace and grit, The interviews were compiled
women of influence across importance of the initiative, nations prosper.” into a commemorative coffee
KwaZulu-Natal.
noting: Adv Pria Hassan, Group CEO of table book, showcasing both
Now in its sixth year, the “This event is about Women of Africa Group added: the stunning portraits and
KZN Top Business Women celebrating each participating the inspirational journeys of
initiative has become a flagship women’s courage, determination “We invest in the power of the participants. Edited video
event on the business calendar. and resilience, who have made women. The KZN Top Business interviews as well as three
Each year, 40 exceptional their mark in their respective Women event shines a light webinars are also available for
women from diverse sectors are fields with purpose and intent. on the resilience, depth, and viewing on the KZN Top Business
honoured. These women are We also honour the incredible character forged by the demands YouTube channel, extending the
redefining leadership, driving power of these women who of womanhood. This recognition reach of their voices and messages
business success, and making continue to redefine leadership is our commitment to the future, to a broader audience. SCAN
tangible differences in their in our province and beyond.” proving that strength and grace Through initiatives like this, QR CODE
communities. walk hand-in-hand.” KZN Top Business continues
Lesedi Metsoamere, KZN TO SEE
KZN Top Business Women is Regional Executive for Private As part of the initiative, each of to honour the women who are VIDEO
about more than recognition – it Banking at Absa, highlighted the 40 women participated in a shaping the future of KwaZulu-

Jennifer Reddy, CEO Morar Incorporated Lesedi Metsoamere, KZN Regional Executive for Adv Pria Hassan, Group CEO of Women of Africa Andrew Kruger and David White, CEO, DRG,
Private Banking at Absa Group DRG Siyaya and BusinessFit SA

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