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CELEBRATING KZN VISION, LEADERSHIP, AND BUSINESSES
In this edition of Business Sense, we are honoured to feature Captain Salvatore Sarno, chairman of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) South Africa. From his early days in the Italian Navy to becoming a driving force in South Africa’s maritime and logistics sectors, Captain Sarno’s remarkable career embodies resilience, vision, and the ability to navigate both calm and turbulent waters. As our lead feature, his story offers readers an inspiring account of leadership anch

Business Sense
Aug 222 min read
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DEDICATION IS HIS SECRET INGREDIENT TO SUCCESS
Captain Salvatore Sarno, Chairman of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in South Africa, was born in a small village in southern Italy....

Business Sense
Aug 214 min read
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Celebrating Vision, Leadership, and KZN Businesses
Business Sense, we are honoured to feature Captain Salvatore Sarno, chairman of the Mediterranean Shipping Company

Business Sense
Aug 212 min read
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KZN Top Business - Exclusive Business Breakfast
KZN Top Business Portfolio 2025 and Insights from Leading Economists
Exciting News! The KZN Top Business Portfolio 2025 is Coming Soon!
We’re thrilled to share that our next major project of the year is the highly anticipated launch of the KZN Top Business Portfolio 2025!

Business Sense
Aug 23 min read
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KZN Top Business Awards 2025: A Sneak Peek into a Night of Excellence
The KZN Top Business Awards 2025 brought together KwaZulu-Natal’s leading companies, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers for a night dedicated to celebrating business excellence and innovation. Now, an exclusive highlight video capturing the spirit of the event is available to watch online.

Maryke Dickinson
Jul 182 min read
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KZN Top Business Awards 2025: All the Winners
The much-anticipated KZN Top Business Awards, brought to you by Standard Bank
and Women of Africa Group and in association with East Coast Radio took place on
the 17 July in Durban at Coastlands Musgrave Hotel.

Maryke Dickinson
Jul 183 min read
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Catch the KZN Top Business Awards 2025 Live on the Deon G Show on ECR
KZN Top Business Awards 2025 Live on the Deon G Show on ECR

Wendy
Jul 171 min read
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The KZN Top Business Awards 2025 Finalists
The KZN Top Business Awards, brought to you by Standard Bank and Women of Africa Group and in association with East Coast Radio, is...

Business Sense
Jul 102 min read
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KZN Top Business Brand Competition Heating Up
KZN Top Business Brand Award

Business Sense
Jul 71 min read
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KZN Top Business Awards 2025 – Shortlist Announced
KwaZulu-Natal’s leading business recognition platform, the KZN Top Business Awards, has officially released the shortlist of nominees for 2025. Now in its 19th year, the awards continue to spotlight excellence, innovation, and resilience across a range of industry sectors within the province.

Maryke Dickinson
Jul 42 min read
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The KZN Top Business Awards 2025 Shortlist Highlights Regional Strength and Innovation
The KZN Top Business Award 2025 Shortlist Highlights Regional Strength and Innovationassociation with East Coast Radio

Grant
Jul 31 min read
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Grant
Jul 12 min read
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KZN Top Brand 2025 - This weeks Top Twenty
KZN Top Brand 2025 - This weeks Top Twenty

Grant
Jul 11 min read
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KZN Top Brand 2025
Who is the Top Brand in KZN ?
Vote for your Top Brand in the 2025 KZN Top Business Awards!

Ange Alderton
Jun 232 min read
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! MINARA BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS 2025
The Minara Business Recognition Awards (MBRA) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the prestigious 2025 edition. This highly anticipated event celebrates exceptional businesses, leaders, and professionals who have made a significant impact in their respective fields. The awards provide a platform to honour excellence, innovation, and community contributions across various industries.

Business Sense
Jun 191 min read
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KZN Top Brand 2025 - The Battle of the Brands
KZN Top Brand 2025

Ange Alderton
Jun 171 min read
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Vote for Your Favourite in the KZN Battle of the Brands 2025!
The KZN Top Business Brand Awards, brought to you by Standard Bank and WOA Group, are back—and this year’s competition is fiercer than ever!

Maryke Dickinson
Jun 112 min read
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LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES – KZN TOP BUSINESS AWARDS 2025
Tuesday 10 June 2025. Time is running out! The KZN Top Business Awards 2025,
brought to you by Standard Bank and the WOA Group, are fast approaching the closing
date for entries. KwaZulu-Natal businesses have until 20 June 2025 to submit their
entries and be recognised among the province’s best.

Maryke Dickinson
Jun 102 min read
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Entries Now Open for the KZN Top Business Awards 2025
Durban, 26 May 2025. KwaZulu-Natal continues to cement its role as a dynamic
engine of economic growth in South Africa. From major developments at the Durban
and Richards Bay Ports—Africa’s busiest maritime gateways—to investment in agro-
processing, manufacturing, digital innovation, and tourism, the province is brimming
with opportunity and transformation.

Maryke Dickinson
Jun 52 min read
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Introducing the KZN Top Business Awards 2025 Entrants – Celebrating Excellence in Our Province
The KZN Top Business Awards brought to you by Standard Bank and the WOA Group are excited to begin introducing the outstanding entrants...

Grant
May 281 min read
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Entries Now Open for the KZN Top Business Awards 2025
Brought to you by Standard Bank and Women of Africa Group Durban, 26 May 2025. Â KwaZulu-Natal continues to cement its role as a dynamic...

Maryke Dickinson
May 272 min read
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Enter the KZN Top Business Awards 2025
KZN Top Business Awards: Enter Now!

Business Sense
Apr 251 min read
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Announcing the 2025 KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Awards: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation
Imraan Noorbhai, Head Standard Bank Client Coverage PPB KZN The 2025 KZN Top Business Awards have been Powered by Standard Bank & WOA...

Grant
Apr 221 min read
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KZN Top Business Awards 2025-
Grant Adlam CEO KZN Top Business & Pria Hassan, the CEO of Women of Africa - KZN Top Business Sponsorship

Business Sense
Apr 221 min read
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