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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250519T072200Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Business Forum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its Manufacturing Business Forum Meeting on the 28 of May 2025 from 10:00-12:00 at Gate 3\, Unit 11 New Germany Industrial Park\, 124 Escom Road\, Pinetown\, 3610. \nPresentation Summary: \nGeneral Manager Viren Gosai will take you through ARTsolar’s strategic evolution in response to economic uncertainty. \nWhat began as a local solar panel manufacturer/assembler has transformed into a dynamic\, bespoke turnkey solutions provider and distributor. He will highlight how diversification into new services and markets has helped the company navigate economic uncertainty and stay competitive. \nAttendees will gain insights into practical strategies for growth\, resilience\, and innovation within the manufacturing sector. \nPresenter for the session: \n– Viren Gosai\, General Manager\, ARTsolar. \n  \nEvent Details: \nDate: Wednesday\, 28 May 2025 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nVenue: Gate 3\, Unit 11 New Germany Industrial Park\, 124 Escom Road\, Pinetown\, 3610 \nFor further information\, please contact Bharrie Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/manufacturing-business-forum-meeting-2/
LOCATION:ARTsolar\, Gate 3\, Unit 11 New Germany Industrial Park\, 124 Escom Road\, Pinetown\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 3610\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC":MAILTO:info@durbanchamber.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250519T065718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T065718Z
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SUMMARY:ICT Business Forum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT Business Forum Meeting on the 20 May 2025 from 10:00-12:00 at The Murray Grindrod Room (101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamfordhills Durban\,4001). \nPresentation Summary: \nArtificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a business reality shaping industries\, workflows\, and customer experiences. But for many organizations\, the biggest challenge isn’t access to AI; it’s knowing where to start. \nIn this session\, we’ll break down how business leaders can approach AI strategically by asking the right questions—questions that cut through the hype and lead to real\, measurable business value. How do you identify where AI can have the greatest impact in your business? What ethical and operational considerations should you factor in? How do you ensure AI aligns with your business goals rather than becoming a costly experiment?\nJoin us as we explore a practical framework for AI adoption\, focusing on decision-making\, risk assessment\, and implementation strategies tailored to businesses of all sizes. \nWhether you’re an executive\, entrepreneur\, or technology leader\, this session will equip you with the tools to confidently navigate AI in your business. \nPresenter for the session: \n– Nazareen Ebrahim\, CEO\, Naz Consulting International. \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, 20 May 2025 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nVenue: The Murray Grindrod Room (101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamfordhills\, Durban\,4001) \nFor further information\, please contact  Shezay Govender on govenders@durbanchamber.co.za \n 
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/ict-business-forum-meeting-2/
LOCATION:The Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamfordhills\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC":MAILTO:info@durbanchamber.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250408T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250407T073842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T073842Z
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SUMMARY:SMME Forum Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its SMME Business Forum Meeting on the 08 April 2025 from 14:00-16:00 at The Durban Edge (6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban). \nSedfa is an agency of the Department of Small Business Development which plays a key role in assisting MSMEs. The presentation will focus on the organization’s business development programs which include capacity building\, mentorship and coaching\, access to markets and access to finance. Business opportunities for service providers in the SBD space will also be unpacked. \nPresenter for the Session: \n– Leslai Fortune\, Information Officer at the Sedfa Durban Office Agency \nDate: Tuesday\, 08 April 2025 \nTime: 14:00 – 16:00 \nVenue: The Durban Edge (6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban) \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za \n  \n 
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/smme-forum-business-forum/
LOCATION:The Durban Edge\, (6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC":MAILTO:info@durbanchamber.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250311T084307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113125Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Area Business Forum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its Southern Area Business Forum Meeting on the 27 of March 2025 from 09:00-11:30 at Toyota SA Motors – Comms Centre (15 Prospecton Road\, Isipingo Beach). \nThis session will focus on the ongoing infrastructure challenges in the Prospecton/Durban South area\, with a particular focus on electricity\, water\, and sanitation\,  especially in light of the recent rainfall. City Manager Mr. Musa Mbhele and CRM for Toyota and the Durban South Basin\, Ms. Lindo Mkhize\, will provide status updates on projects to rehabilitate infrastructure. \n  \nThe session will then delve into the New EE Sector Targets\, where Ms Thembi Chagonda will be discussing: \n– The nature and extent of the EE Act Amendments and Regulations \n– The new Ministerial Targets \n– The Timeline and EE planning \n  \nPresenters for the Session: \n– Mr. Khule Duma\, Private Office of the President \n– Mr Musa Mbhele\, City Manager\, eThekwini Municipality \n– Ms Lindo Mkhize\, CRM\, Toyota \n– Thembi Chagonda\, Joint CEO and EE Commissioner\, Global Business Solution \n  \nEvent Details: \nDate: Thursday\, 27 March 2025 \nTime: 09:00 – 11:30 \nVenue: Toyota SA Motors – Comms Centre (15 Prospecton Road\, Isipingo Beach). \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za \n 
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/southern-area-business-forum-meeting/
LOCATION:Toyota SA Motors – Comms Centre\, 15 Prospecton Road\, Isipingo Beach\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250317T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250311T083459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T083459Z
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SUMMARY:ICT Business Forum Meeting 
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member \n  \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT Business Forum Meeting on the 17 of March 2025 from 10:00-12:00 at Metrofile KZN (3 Clubhouse Place\, Mahogany Ridge\, Westmead\, Durban). \n  \nDuring this upcoming session\, From Paper to Paperless: Your Road to Digital Transformation Readiness\, you will discover key strategies to transition from physical records to digital\, including how to manage your data migration\, enhance your information management\, and effectively safeguard business continuity. \n  \nYou’ll gain insight into a focused\, five-step process that promises to organise\, digitise\, optimise\, automate\, and transform your operations. You’re also set to explore the benefits of cloud technologies\, which are crucial for achieving the flexibility and scalability needed in the current digital landscape. \nTake this opportunity to strengthen your business by using digital tools. \n  \nPresenters for the Session: \n– Sameshan Reddy\, National Sales Director\, Metrofile Records Management \n– Aaroni Iyer\, Chief Sales Officer\, Metrofile Vision \n– Mike Grey\, Head of Technical Solutions\, Metrofile Records Management \n– Jeremy Byren\, Account Manager\, Metrofile Cloud \n  \nEvent Details: \nDate: Monday\, 17 March 2025 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nVenue: Metrofile KZN (3 Clubhouse Place\, Mahogany Ridge\, Westmead\, Durban). \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/ict-business-forum-meeting/
LOCATION:Metrofile KZN\, 3 Clubhouse Place\, Mahogany Ridge\, Westmead\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 3610\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250307T063557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T063557Z
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SUMMARY:NPO Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its NPO Business Forum Meeting on Thursday the 13th of March from 13:00-15:00 at The Murray Grindrod Room (101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban). \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites all NPO Implementers and CSI Enablers to an informative legacy building session to explore effective strategies\, and essential do’s and don’ts on how to fund raise and engage volunteers. \nPresenter for Session:\n– Cindy Norcott\, Founder\, Robinhood Foundation. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday\, 13 March 2025\nTime: 13:00 – 15:00\nVenue: The Murray Grindrod Room(101 Isaiah Ntshangase road\, Stamford hill\, Durban). \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/npo-business-forum/
LOCATION:The Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamfordhills\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250307T064244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T064244Z
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SUMMARY:Health Professionals Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its Health Professionals Business Forum Meeting on the 12 of March at Lenmed eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre \, 4th Floor Auditorium from 18:00-20:00. \nThis session will address issues of equity and quality for all people and the environment. The Social Determinants of Health must be fully factored into the Agenda 2030\, as this discussion is crucial if we hope to achieve the SDGs by 2030 and if we truly intend to implement UHC/NHI. \nTopic for session: \n– The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 ( THE AGENDA 2030 ) : Goal 1 – Eradication of Poverty | Goal 3 – Universal Healthcare | Goal 17 – Partnerships \nSpeaker for the session:\n– Professor Morgan Chetty\, Chairman\, KZN Doctors Health Care Coalition \nDate: Wednesday\, 12 March 2025\nTime: 18:00 – 20:00\nVenue: Lenmed eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre \, 4th Floor Auditorium \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/health-professionals-business-forum/
LOCATION:Lenmed eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre\, Lenmed eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre \, 4th Floor Auditorium\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4037\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250306T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250306T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250224T064356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T064356Z
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SUMMARY:HR Business Forum Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its HR Business Forum Webinar on the\n06 March 2025 from 09:00 – 10:30\, on MS Teams. \nThe webinar will focus on the most recent developments in Industrial Relations in South Africa. \nPresentations: \n1. IR 2025: navigating the unbalanced playing fields.\n2. Unpacking the Draft Code of Good Practice: Dismissal \nPresenters of Session: \n1.Kylie Griffin\, Executive Director\, Kwa Zulu Natal Engineering Industries Association.\nHaving gained experience in various sectors from banking to retail and then manufacturing Kylie took up her current role with KZNEIA in 2011. As ED for the past 13 years\, she has represented member companies on various collective forums in the Metal and Engineering Industry including Industry Wage Negotiations and other Dispute forums at both regional and national levels. \nWith a business qualification and years of experience in the Industrial Relations space\, Kylie has significant insight and understanding of the delicate balance between business and labour. \n2.Vuyiswa Miya-Mokwana\, Industrial Relations Executive\, SEIFSA\nYuyiswa is an admitted attorney with extensive experience in handling matters pertaining to contractual disputes\, drafting contracts\, providing legal advice\, appearing in the CCMA and bargaining councils\, and chairing disciplinary hearings. \nShe holds an LLB Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law\, both from the University of Johannesburg. Yuyiswa\, is therefore well placed to take us through the ‘draft Code of Good Practice: Dismissal.’ \nDate: Thursday\, 06 March 2025 \nTime: 09:00 – 10:30 \nVenue: MS TEAMS \nNB: The MS TEAMS link will be sent to all attendees \nFor further information\, please contact Diana Boast at boastd@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/hr-business-forum-webinar/
LOCATION:MS Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC":MAILTO:info@durbanchamber.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250305T113000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250226T071523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T071523Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Affairs Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its Environmental Affairs Business Forum Meeting on the 5 of March from 11:30-13:00 at Norton Rose Fulbright (3 Pencarrow Crescent\, Pencarrow Park\, La Lucia Ridge\, Durban\, 4051). \nThis insightful session\, titled Trends in Climate Change and Waste: What Will the Impact Be on Your Business?\, will include key discussions on: \n1. Trends in the waste sector\, including developments and changes to EPR and the management of waste at the municipal level\, including the informal sector. \n2. The development and submission of South Africa’s NDCs ahead of COP30\, and the implications for businesses\, particularly in terms of the impact on the national trajectory\, the allocation of carbon budgets\, and sectoral emissions targets under the Climate Change Act.” \nPresenters of Session: \n1. Tina Costas\, Head of Department and Director\, Norton Rose Fulbright: Environment | Energy | Natural Resources) \n2. Marius Venter\, Associate\, Norton Rose Fulbright: Environment | Energy | Natural Resources \nDate: Wednesday\, 05 March 2025\nTime: 11:30 – 13:00\nVenue: Norton Rose Fulbright: 3 Pencarrow Crescent\,\nPencarrow Park\, La Lucia Ridge\, Durban\, 4051. \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay at pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/environmental-affairs-business-forum/
LOCATION:Norton Rose Fulbright\, 3 Pencarrow Crescent\, Pencarrow Park\, La Lucia Ridge\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250304T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250221T095733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T095733Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Discuss the Expropriation Act- Separating Fact from Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nLet’s Discuss the Expropriation Act- Separating Fact from Fiction \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC in partnership with the Agricultural Business Chamber will be hosting a policy dialogue on the Expropriation Act. The core purpose of the dialogue is to provide key stakeholders with insight into the Expropriation Act and its impact on businesses. \nKey focus areas include: \n1. The Purpose of the Act\n2. Implication for Mortgage Bonds\n3. Addressing Common Misconceptions \nPresenter for the session: \n– Theo Boshoff\, Chief Executive Officer\, Agricultural Business Chamber \nDate: Tuesday\, 4 March 2025 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nVenue: MS Teams \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/lets-discuss-the-expropriation-act-separating-fact-from-fiction/
LOCATION:MS Teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC":MAILTO:info@durbanchamber.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250216T193815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T062249Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Business Forum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Manufacturing Business Forum Meeting\, in partnership with Filtec Automation. Filtec Automation is a leading manufacturing company with 27 years of experience\, specialising in bottle filling\, capping\, and labelling machinery. \nWith a strong global presence\, Filtec serves clients across Africa\, Thailand\, Malaysia\, the Philippines\, Vietnam\, India\, Singapore\, the UK\, the USA\, Canada\, Australia and New Zealand. This engaging session will explore how Filtec’s advanced filling\, capping\, and labelling solutions are enhancing productivity in the manufacturing sector. \nA plant tour will take place\, followed by a discussion led by CEO Roelf Van Rooyen and his team on the history\, challenges\, and future of the manufacturing filling equipment firm. \nAttendees will also be treated to an interesting presentation by Sarah Shuttleworth\, an Industrial Psychologist\, who will discuss the firm’s transformation journey\, which began in late 2023. Don’t miss out on this engaging session! \nNB: You are encouraged to bring your own safety boots for the site tour. \nDate: Wednesday\, 26 February 2025 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nVenue: 13 Mount Edgecombe Industrial Estate\,(65 Marshall Drive\, Mount Edgecombe) \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/manufacturing-business-forum-meeting/
LOCATION:Filtec Automation\, 13 Mount Edgecombe Industrial Estate(65 Marshall Drive\, Mount Edgecombe)\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4300\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250216T195301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T062351Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Business Forum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its Women in Business Forum Meeting on the 25th of February from 10:00-12:00\, at The Durban Edge (6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban). \nThis session will examine the challenges women encounter while balancing various responsibilities. Thereafter\, delving into the intense fear of failure and the ongoing struggle with imposter syndrome that often emerges in high-pressured environments. Using personal stories and practical strategies\, the session will offer valuable insights on confronting these fears\, boosting self-confidence\, and overcoming the mental obstacles that hinder success and fulfilment. \nPresenter of Session:\n– Jacquie Bhana\, Business and Human Resources Consulting Specialist; Jacquie Bhana Consulting \nDate: Tuesday\, 25 February 2025\nTime: 10:00- 12:00\nVenue: The Durban Edge (6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban) \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/women-in-business-forum-meeting/
LOCATION:The Durban Edge\, (6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC":MAILTO:info@durbanchamber.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250216T191906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T202919Z
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SUMMARY:Durban Port Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its Durban Port Business Forum Meeting on the 20 February 2025 from 11:00 – 13:00. \nWhen the Red Sea crisis began in October 2023\, it fundamentally changed shipping in a way not seen since the construction of the Suez and Panama Canals. Shipping essentially went back to a time when safety over long ocean voyages was the priority rather than cargo maximisation or route optimisation. Shipping lines and vessel operators\, along with insurers and maritime authorities\, had to adjust very quickly. \nNaturally\, with a change of this magnitude completed in such a short space of time\, there were players who adapted quickly and took full advantage\, while others were more constrained by various factors and potentially forwent the opportunity entirely. \nIt is estimated that approximately 12% of global trade passes through the Suez Canal\, so it is certainly a significant opportunity . This session will unpack and quantify the impact on South Africa—highlighting specific sub-sectors of shipping—as well as examining whether diversions around the Cape of Good Hope will continue in the short to medium term. \nSpeaker or the Session: \nLance Pullan\, has been in the maritime industry for 21 years\, having begun his career with Maersk Line in 2004 as a graduate trainee. He has held various roles at all levels across several shipping lines and is currently the Managing Director of the Sharaf Group of Companies in South Africa. Lance is highly committed to developing the maritime sector in South Africa and has served as a Board Member of the eThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC). He also has a keen interest in technology\, particularly in making markets more efficient\, and founded a market data start-up\, Linernet\, to support the maritime industry in Southern Africa. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, 20 February 2025 \nTime: 11:00 – 13:00 \nVenue: MS Team \nNB: Please note that the in person meeting has reached limited (full RSVP Capacity) \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay at pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/durban-port-business-forum/
LOCATION:MS Teams
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T183643
CREATED:20250216T190705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T190733Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Area Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member\, \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its Northern Area Business Forum\nMeeting on the 19 February 2025 from 10:00-12:00 at Absa Regional Offices(33 Richefond Cir\,\nUmhlanga Ridge). \nThis insightful session\, will feature the following discussions: \n1. Unpacking Devmco’s Master Plan for the Sibaya Precinct \nThe Sibaya Precinct has experienced rapid expansion over the past few years.\nDevmco\, the primary developer of the Sibaya Precinct aims to unpack its master plan for the Precinct\, outline individual development opportunities and timelines. \n2. Economic Development Incentive Policy \nThe eThekwini Municipality aims to create a conducive investment environment by reducing the cost and facilitating the ease of doing business using different mechanisms. The EDIP is one such mechanism that incentivises new developments within the municipal area through the offer of a property rates rebate. The Policy aims to promote the development of vacant land & the expansion or redevelopment of existing industrial\, commercial\, or mixed-use developments. This presentation aims to unpack the qualifying criteria and the process for accessing these incentives. \nSpeakers for the Session: \n1. Mr Brad Winstanley \, Commercial Director \, Devmco\n2. Dr Nuthan Maharaj \, Programme Manager: Ease of Doing Business\, eThekwini Muncipality \n  \nDate: Monday\, 19 February 2025 \nTime: 10:00 – 12:00 \nVenue: Absa Regional Offices (33 Richefond Cir\, Umhlanga Ridge). \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za \n 
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/1455/
LOCATION:Absa KZN Regional Offices\, 33 Richefond Cir\, Umhlanga Ridge\,\, uMhlanga\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4319\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC":MAILTO:info@durbanchamber.co.za
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