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SUMMARY:ICT and SMME Working Group: 20 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/ict-and-smme-working-group-20-august-2026/
LOCATION:Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC\, Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Kwa-Zulu Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Safety and Justice Working Group Online- 13 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/safety-and-justice-working-group-online-13-august-2026/
LOCATION:Kwa-Zulu Natal
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Announcement: Stakeholders Business Seminar: 30 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
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LOCATION:Royal Majestic Hotel Durban\, 12-14 Walnut Road\,\, Durban Central\, Durban\,\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Economic Affairs\, Trade and Investment Working Group: 28 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/economic-affairs-trade-and-investment-working-group-28-july-2026/
LOCATION:Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC\, Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Kwa-Zulu Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure Working Group: 16 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/stakeholder-announcement-infrastructure-working-group-16-july-2026/
LOCATION:Durban EDGE Offices\, 6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban\, 6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban
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SUMMARY:BizVoice Network: 10 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/stakeholder-announcement-bizvoice-network-10-july-2026/
LOCATION:Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC\, Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Kwa-Zulu Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Announcement: SAPS Briefing on Safety and Security Readiness for 30 June 2026: 24 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/stakeholder-announcement-saps-briefing-on-safety-and-security-readiness-for-30-june-2026-24-june-2026/
LOCATION:The Oyster Box\, 2 Lighthouse Rd\, uMhlanga\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4320\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Event: Reimagining Peace – From Absence of Conflict to Presence of Justice
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/stakeholder-event-reimagining-peace-from-absence-of-conflict-to-presence-of-justice/
LOCATION:The Oyster Box\, 2 Lighthouse Rd\, uMhlanga\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4320\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: Networking Event Launch
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/save-the-date-networking-event-launch/
LOCATION:The Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamfordhills\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260303T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260303T153000
DTSTAMP:20260820T141731
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SUMMARY:Presidential Engagement: President Ramaphosa – PeWG Update with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC and the Business Community Representatives
DESCRIPTION:  Dear Member   The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. Presentation summary: Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: – The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. – Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. – Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. – Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. – A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. – A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. – A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. Presenter for the session: – Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions   CLICK HERE TO RSVP   Date: 20 August 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001.   For further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/presidential-engagement-president-ramaphosa-pewg-update-with-the-durban-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-npc-and-the-business-community-representatives/
LOCATION:Durban ICC\, Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex\,\, 45 Bram Fischer Rd\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001
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