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SUPPORTING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING

elcome to the January shareholder highlights the role of why geographic transparency has the broader ecosystem in which
edition of Business Sense mentorship, resilience and values- become a key FICA priority and business operates. Durban’s
Wand the beginning of driven leadership in building what accountable institutions recognition as a top global travel
an important new phase as the sustainable businesses. need to prepare for should new destination for 2026, alongside
publication moves to a monthly directives come into force. expanded airline routes and major
cycle. In a business environment Several contributions focus on Strategic growth and long-term sporting events such as the Jonsson
defined by rapid change, risk, compliance and governance, value creation are also central Workwear Durban Open, points to KWAZULU-NATAL
uncertainty and opportunity, our areas that continue to demand themes. The article on building renewed momentum for tourism, BUSINESS CHAMBERS
goal is to provide more frequent, executive attention. We examine sellable businesses challenges trade and international exposure.
relevant and practical insight to mounting pressure on global owners to think beyond short-term At the same time, a sobering COUNCIL:
support informed decision-making. payroll operations and why survival and focus on systems, look at predictable January crime
organisations are being forced to patterns reminds leaders that risk Chairperson: Paul Ngema
This issue brings together a rethink their operating models in scalability and optionality. On management and preparedness
wide range of stories that reflect the face of regulatory complexity, the regional front, we unpack remain essential components of Physical Address:
the realities facing business workforce expectations and KwaZulu-Natal’s R100 billion responsible leadership. Queens Court Building,
leaders today. Our cover profile technological change. Legal insight investment pledges, questioning 5 Samora Machel Street,
of Rachael Gillespie, director and is provided through an important what these commitments mean As always, Business Sense Durban, 4001
major shareholder of Rotacon judgment clarifying the difference in practice and whether they will aims to inform, challenge and
Engineering, is a powerful between confidentiality and legal translate into tangible economic spark meaningful conversation. Tel: +27 (0)31 305 9867
reminder that long-term success privilege, with real implications for growth, jobs and improved We value your engagement and
is built on commitment, people businesses involved in litigation business confidence. look forward to sharing this E-mail: info@nafcockzn.org.za
and an unyielding focus on and arbitration. In a related Beyond traditional business journey with you throughout Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
quality. Her journey to majority compliance theme, we explore topics, this edition considers the year ahead. 

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K company established from KZN business chambers.
in 1998, continues to evolve Beyond print, Business Sense
and strengthen its position as is supported by a strong digital
a dynamic force within the footprint that includes its website,
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Over the past twenty-six years, content and targeted email
the company has matured campaigns, ensuring stories reach
alongside its clients, delivering the right audiences at the right time.
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enhances brand visibility, Events Programme for 2026
builds meaningful relationships As 2026 unfolds, KZN Top
and supports long term client Business is preparing for a series
retention through targeted of high-profile events. The annual
content marketing campaigns. KZN Top Business Awards, a
“At its core, KZN Top Business highlight of the provincial business
has always been about connecting calendar, will take place in July,
businesses through credible, with entries opening in March.
relevant and engaging content,” Nosipho Siwisa- Damasane, Chairperson, Richards Bay Coal Terminal, Oscar Siziba, Head of Coverage: Business Following the success of the
said Grant Adlam, CEO of KZN Banking at Standard Bank SA; Captain Salvatore Sarno, Chairperson, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC); and Beyond the Noise business
Top Business. “Our growth over Grant Adlam, CEO KZN Top Business at the KZN top Business Awards 2025 breakfast, the company will
more than two decades reflects continue to host a series of
our ability to adapt, innovate and “Our portfolio has become Business Sense Moves to partners to share thought invitation only events. The first
consistently deliver value to both a trusted reference point for Monthly Publication leadership.” of these will be held in April and
our clients and our audiences.” business in the province,” said Business Sense is pleased to Business Sense is once again will focus on the role of artificial
Adlam. “By integrating print, intelligence in business. This event
The KwaZulu-Natal Top digital, social and video, we announce that from January available in the lounges at King will include the launch of the KZN
Business Portfolio are able to tell our clients’ stories 2026, the publication will Shaka International Airport, Top Business Portfolio 2026.
The KwaZulu-Natal Top Business in a way that is both impactful move from a bi-monthly to a ensuring travelling professionals
monthly edition. This strategic
and business leaders have
Portfolio remains the flagship and measurable.” shift reflects a commitment convenient access to fresh, The popular KZN Top Business
of the company and continues to delivering more frequent relevant content. Women initiative will culminate
in a prestigious gala dinner in
to thrive, supported by a multi- Pressroom Services insights, timely updates and November. Nominations are
platform strategy designed to KZN Top Business also offers richer perspectives for the As a tabloid dedicated to currently open for this programme.
maximise reach and engagement. expansive pressroom services that business community. informing and empowering
Key elements include a allow client-generated articles businesspeople, Business Sense In addition, KZN Top Business
comprehensive and highly ranked and news to be featured across “With the pace of economic continues to provide compelling continues to collaborate
multimedia website, optimised a range of web pages and social and regulatory change perspectives on the issues shaping with clients on webinars and
across multiple search engines to media platforms. Content is accelerating, businesses need the economy, with a special conferences, providing valuable
ensure strong visibility, a detailed archived, searchable and fully access to current, relevant though not exclusive focus on platforms for knowledge sharing
A5 hard copy handbook supported optimised for search engines information more than ever,” KwaZulu-Natal. Monthly editions and industry engagement. 
by a user-friendly ebook version, to ensure maximum reach and said Adlam. “Moving Business will include in-depth think
an active and engaged social media longevity. Articles are republished Sense to a monthly cycle allows pieces, industry and mega project For more information on these projects,
presence, and a steadily expanding and circulated across multiple us to respond faster, offer updates, public policy analysis, contact Angela Alderton
E: ange@kznleaders.co.za
video library that informs, engages platforms, with no restriction on deeper insight and create more expert business intelligence, T: +27 (0)66 2065654
and entertains. the number of submissions. opportunities for our editorial company and leadership profiles, Visit www.kzntopbusiness.com

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