KZN Top Business Awards 2026: Brought to you by Standard Bank and WOA Group and supported by East Coast Radio

Entering the KZN Top Business Awards

Introducing the KZN Top Business The List

What is the KZN Top Business List? The KZN Top Business Portfolio is an annual publication—running since 1998—that identifies and profiles the leading companies and organizations driving economic growth in KwaZulu-Natal. It acts as a benchmark for corporate success in the province, often highlighting a "Top 100" tier of businesses across various sectors, from manufacturing and logistics to financial services and ICT. Over the years, the core portfolio has expanded into a broa

SOUTH AFRICA’S FUEL PRICE CRISIS

This practical perspective on the shift from petrol to battery-powered outdoor tools, unpacks the decision through the lens of long-term value rather than upfront cost. With insight from Husqvarna South Africa, it explores key considerations such as running costs, maintenance, efficiency, and sustainability, equipping both homeowners and professionals with the knowledge needed to make more informed purchasing decisions.

Residents on the KZN South Coast enjoy an incredible subtropical climate and natural assets that encourage outdoor lifestyles. And this doesn’t stop with age! Far from slowing down, senior citizens are discovering that mountain biking – or trail biking – is not only fun and communal, it also supports healthy ageing.

In a true reflection of the heart of the Oceans 8 Charity Swim, two South African women - each navigating their own extraordinary challenges - have come together in a powerful act of courage and generosity.

Things are looking up for South Africa’s property market with the latest interest rate cut placing homeowners on a firmer financial footing. The Monetary Policy Committee’s unanimous decision to reduce rates by 25 basis points brings the repo rate down to 6.75% and the prime lending rate to 10.25%.

One of South Africa’s largest and most ambitious mixed-use developments is gearing up for an exceptional year ahead as Renishaw Coastal Precinct announces a host of new projects launching in 2026.

The South African Investment Conference (SAIC) 2026 was hosted on the 31 March 2026 at the Sandton International Convention Centre in Johannesburg, with green energy leading the charge in South Africa's sustainable future and attracting foreign investment. Led by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the conference aimed to position South Africa as an excellent hub for investment opportunities for both domestic and international investors alike.

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Northumbria University Students Partner with TAMI to Gather Valuable Business Insights

Major Port Investment Signals Growth for Durban’s Trade and Food Security

Satguru Travel Connects with Africa’s Leading Voices at Forbes Africa 2026 Summit

KZN Top Business Benefit Programme

By: Dylan Naidoo   KZN Top Business journalists attended the Umhlanga Hills Tech Expo on 27 March 2026, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven solutions and infrastructure developments. These developments will be handled by both Huawei and PowerChina, with a focus on job creation through AI driven initiatives. The project is headed by founder and managing director of Umhlanga Tech Connect, Frank Lin.   Lin discussed the importance of the right to participate in AI in

THE REAPPOINTMENT OF KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL POLICE COMMISSIONER LT GEN NHLANHLA MKHWANAZI

TALBOT LAUNCHES NEW INDUSTRIAL WATER SECURITY HUB AT DUBE TRADEPORT

Umhlanga Hills Tech Connect Launch Signals Multi-Billion Rand Digital Investment for Durban

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With food prices biting and sustainability top of mind for many households, this short piece from Brahman Hills offers five genuinely practical tips for reducing kitchen waste — straight from a team that has been living these principles at scale. Timely too, with International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March and Earth Day on 22 April, it's useful, relevant content that fits well across lifestyle, food and home pages.

WHERE VISION MEETS 24-HOUR DENTAL CARE