This edition of Business Sense turns to celebration as we acknowledge the many leaders across our province. We are reminded that KwaZulu-Natal’s growth depends on individuals who do more than just get things done—they do so with a vision for a brighter future.
Page one and page three features Raksha Laghari, Group CEO of AML Distributions, and her journey in building a successful business empire.
Raksha is recognised both as a KZN Top Business Leader and as one of the KZN Top Business Women 2024. To read about these initiatives see below and visit page 8-10, which features 40 women leaders who are being recognised for their contributions and achievements, spotlighting their impact in various sectors.
Some of the other articles include:
The Africa Maritime Investment Indaba which is aimed at enhancing Durban’s maritime sector, focusing on unlocking Africa’s ocean economy potential. Page 4
The City welcomes the boost in business confidence which showed a significant increase. Page 4
Marlene Powell argues for the importance of continuous training for long-term business success. Page 5
Chantelle Frier, national sales manager at SearchWorks explores the importance of data-driven strategies in tackling South Africa’s consumer debt crisis. Page 5
Johan van Deventer, KZN Regional Manager, LabourNet, discusses the need for fairness and consistency in handling workplace disciplinary cases. Page 6
The article on water infrastructure development by Michael Jackson, Partner, Cox Yeats Attorneys reviews reforms and investment strategies to improve South Africa’s water infrastructure. Page 7 The page also details Cox Yeats’s commitment to social impact which is evident in various community outreach activities, including education support and elderly care.
Mbongeni Ndlovu, Head of Trade and Industrialisation, Illovo at TWIMS shares insights from the UK’s manufacturing practices that could benefit South African industry, emphasising innovation and global competitiveness. Page 11
Jacquie Bhana writes on how to ‘Beat Self Doubt and Own Your Greatness’. Page 12
Legal Entity Management Systems advises on navigating trust closures amid South Africa’s grey-listing challenges. Page 13.
The article ‘Transitioning to a Non-Family CEO’ outlines the process and benefits of appointing a non-family CEO in family-owned businesses stemming from discussions at the KPMG Private Enterprise South Africa family business conference. Page 14
Colette Tanner, Chief Operations Officer, DRG Outsourcing asks ‘What is Organisational Culture?’ and explains that it is an intriguing element that shapes the workplace. Page 16
We thank our editorial partners for their contributions, through these articles, we aim to promote the business landscape of KwaZulu-Natal and shed light on issues that impact daily operations.
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