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Entries Now Open for the KZN Top Business Awards 2025

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. 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.


The KZN Top Business Awards 2025 celebrate the innovation, resilience, and

success that define our regional economy. Proudly brought to you by Standard Bank

and the Women of Africa (WOA) Group, these prestigious awards highlight the

businesses and individuals who are driving KwaZulu-Natal forward.


“Our continued support of the KZN Top Business Awards is grounded in our role as

a trusted partner for client growth. As businesses across KwaZulu-Natal continue to

start, manage, and grow their operations, we remain committed to enabling their

success through human-led but digitally-enabled relationship management, relevant

and targeted solutions, as well as the strength of our established African and

international footprint,” affirms Rishaad Webster, KZN Provincial Head for Business

Banking at Standard Bank.


Entries are officially open and will close on 13 June 2025, with winners announced at

a glittering gala dinner on 17 July 2025. There is no cost to enter, making this an

inclusive platform for businesses across all sectors.


Now is the time for KwaZulu-Natal’s top-performing organisations—from start-ups to

industry leaders—to showcase their achievements and contributions to the

province’s development. Whether you operate in manufacturing, logistics, finance,

agriculture, or community development, your story deserves to be told.


2025 Award Categories Include:


 Manufacturing

 Transport and Logistics

 Business, Financial Services & Education

 Agriculture and Agri-processing

 Franchising

 Family-Owned/Managed Business

 Green Energy Initiatives

 Employee Wellness

 Social & Community Responsibility


In addition, there will be special recognitions, including:


 Standard Bank Client of the Year

 WOA Award for a Women-Run Business

 The Partnership Award for outstanding inter-agency collaboration

 KZN Top Brand Award, decided by public vote

 The highlight of the evening: The Business Leader’s Award, honouring

exceptional leadership and industry impact.


Why Enter?

This is more than just an award. It’s a powerful opportunity to:

 Gain provincial and national recognition

 Build your business reputation

 Celebrate your team’s hard work and innovation

 Inspire others in the business community


Entries must demonstrate alignment with King IV principles: ethical culture,

good performance, effective control, and legitimacy—emphasising your

organisation’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.

Pria Hassan CEO of the WOA Group concluded, “The KZN Top Business Awards

not only showcase business success but allow you to identify with other businesses

that align with the same proactive culture and solid values. All dreams are possible

with the right amount of energy and drive. Therefore, I urge all qualifying businesses

to get involved, get recognised and be celebrated.”


Submit your entry today at www.kzntopbusiness.com

For more information contact Gayle Adlam at gayle@mweb.co.za or 0836530465


Stay connected with the KZN Top Business Awards through:



Media enquiries

Nkosinathi Msiza

083 577 7585

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