The quote by Anthony Robbins on the front page, “Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow,” well encapsulates the many challenges facing businesses and the people of our country currently. But always with problems, there are many potential solutions and strategies arising, hopefully for the betterment of all relevant stakeholders and affected people.
Featured on the cover of this edition of Business Sense is Jennifer Reddy, a Morar Incorporated veteran who was appointed as the new chief executive officer on 16 September 2022. She has the roadmap to transform this already exceptional company into the best in the industry. Page 3.
Prasheen Maharaj, president of the Durban Chamber of Commerce comments on the State of the Nation Address, highlighting some of the areas of concern and possible courses of action required. Page 2.
Continuing on this theme, Glen Robbins and Luke Muller from the Toyota Wessels Institute of Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) went through the government’s 2023 Budget and have highlighted some of the features that could be of interest to the wider manufacturing ecosystem in the country. Page 5.
Some of the problems facing the manufacturing sector due to rolling blackouts are also highlighted in the article on the bottom of page 7.
In our regular features, Monique Labat focuses on key trends in B2B innovation and strategy and Ndumiso Sikhakhane explains how to create a results driven digital marketing strategy. Page 4.
Johan van Deventer, KZN Regional Manager, LabourNet provides insights to the employment tax incentive that provides support to young employees. Page 6.
Also on page six is Jacquie Bhana, a coach, mentor and counsellor who is passionate about developing great people for business success.
Marlene Powell from ActionCOACH introduces the C.A.R.E eco-system for business, which will provide fantastic opportunities for growth. Page 7.
Icebolethu Group’s annual general meetings take the company into 2023. Page 12.
Crown Dental Studio turns five. Page 14.
David White, CEO DRG, writes on authenticity – our key to successful living. Page 16
DRG has also launched a Human Resources Handbook, for more information visit page 15.
Other articles include:
The RR Foundation who celebrated its first-year anniversary in style at the Durban ICC on 18 February 2023. See pages 8 and 9.
Arch Retail Systems who are a leading player in the retail technology sector in southern Africa. See page 10.
The Durban ICC has been selected as a nominee in the Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2023 category in the World Travel Awards. To ensure that they are winners please vote. See page 11.
The Human Elephant Foundation is making positive strides in conservation success in KwaZulu-Natal and beyond. Page 13.
Dr Thomas Volker invites you to experience the health benefits of nanosilver. Page 14
