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SUMMARY:Women in Business Working Group: 27 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member \n  \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its Women in Business Working Group meeting on 27 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Nedbank Parksquare (The Auditorium 1st Floor). \n  \nPresentation summary: \nThe engagement launches the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Women in Business Compact as a practical\, partnership-driven platform for integrating women more intentionally into the economy. It presents the socio-economic case for investing in women-led enterprises and acknowledges the structural barriers that continue to restrict access to finance\, markets\, infrastructure\, procurement opportunities\, technology\, trade\, and business support. \nThe session positions the KwaZulu-Natal Women’s Advancement Fund as the beginning of this work\, highlighting the partnership with Absa and the lessons drawn from more than 2\,700 women entrepreneurs across the province. It explains the Compact’s integrated ecosystem\, including WAF funding pathways\, the Enterprise and Supplier Development platform\, the Retail Collective\, mentorship\, the economy of care\, infrastructure equity\, trade facilitation\, aggregation\, and the Pan-African Trade House concept. \nA central message is that production must be matched with demand\, offtake\, finance\, logistics\, market access\, and the capacity to scale. The session therefore outlines actionable pathways through the Chamber’s network of buyers\, corporates\, financial institutions\, shipping and trade partners\, skills providers\, mentors\, and regulatory support services. \nIt invites partners to help build ecosystems that care\, reflect the lived realities of women in business\, enable sustainable growth\, and outlive the current generation of leaders. \n  \nPresenter for the session: \n– Nomonde Dinizulu Shezi\, Lead of the Durban Chamber’s Women in Business Working Group\, Managing Director of HumanInsights Africa\, and Secretariat of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: 27 August 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nVenue: Nedbank Parksquare (The Auditorium 1st Floor) \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Shezay Govender on GovenderS@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/women-in-business-working-group-27-august-2026/
LOCATION:Nedbank Parksquare\, The Auditorium (1st Floor)\, 12-14 Walnut Road\,\, Durban Central\, Durban\,\, 4001\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:HR Working Group: 1 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member \n  \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its HR Working Group on 1 September 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. \n  \nPresentation summary: \n  \nIn today’s hyperconnected world\, mental health is increasingly shaped by the digital environments we live in. While technology offers unprecedented access to support\, resources\, and communities\, it also brings challenges such as digital overload\, misinformation\, and reduced human connection. This session explores how individuals can harness digital tools to strengthen resilience\, manage stress\, and maintain balance\, while being mindful of the risks. \nThis insightful session aims to help you: \n– Understand Your Mental Health: Gain clarity on how digital habits influence emotional wellbeing. \n– Identify & Manage Common Conditions: Learn practical strategies for recognizing and addressing stress\, anxiety\, and depression in a digital-first era. \n– Understand the Role of Digital Tools: Digital tools and online platforms can offer supplementary support but cannot replace the need for human connection. \n– Explore Effective Coping Techniques: Explore coping strategies\, boundary-setting\, and mindfulness practices that can help you to thrive. \n– Build Resilience: Learn how to thrive in the digital age by cultivating balance\, self-awareness\, and sustainable routines \n  \nPresenter for the session: \n– Anne Rajcoomar\, Wellness Specialist & Mental Health Advocate \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: 1 September 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nVenue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001 \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Shezay Govender on GovenderS@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/hr-working-group1-september-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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