BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KZNWIB - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:KZNWIB X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kznwib.co.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KZNWIB REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250807T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250807T103000 DTSTAMP:20250625T143707Z CREATED:20250625T143707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T143707Z UID:20211-1754553600-1754562600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:August 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/august-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250815T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250815T110000 DTSTAMP:20250812T063858Z CREATED:20250812T063858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T063858Z UID:20445-1755248400-1755255600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 15 August 2025: Essence Cafe DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-15-august-2025-essence-cafe/ LOCATION:Essence Cafe\, 57 Old Main Road\, Hillcrest\, 3610 CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250820T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250820T110000 DTSTAMP:20250729T054243Z CREATED:20250728T082941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T054243Z UID:20384-1755680400-1755687600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:August 2025 Workshop DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/august-2025-workshop/ LOCATION:Durban & Coast SPCA\, Springfield Park\, 2 Willowfield Cres\, Durban\, 4001\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250821T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250821T110000 DTSTAMP:20250812T064517Z CREATED:20250812T064357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T064517Z UID:20451-1755766800-1755774000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 21 August 2025: Plato Coffee Umhlali DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-21-august-2025-plato-coffee-umhlali/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250826T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250826T110000 DTSTAMP:20250812T070014Z CREATED:20250812T070014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T070014Z UID:20455-1756198800-1756206000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 26 August 2025: Noble Coffee Shop DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-26-august-2025-noble-coffee-shop/ LOCATION:Noble Coffee Shop\, Durban North\, Swapo Road (below Sorbet) CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250904T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250904T103000 DTSTAMP:20250723T102720Z CREATED:20250723T102720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T102720Z UID:20363-1756972800-1756981800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:September 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/september-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250912T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250912T110000 DTSTAMP:20250826T055752Z CREATED:20250826T055752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T055752Z UID:20543-1757667600-1757674800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 12 September 2025: Strangers Coffee\, Essenwood DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-12-september-2025-strangers-coffee-essenwood/ LOCATION:Strangers Coffee\, 41 Milner Road\, Essenwood CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250918T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250918T110000 DTSTAMP:20250826T060934Z CREATED:20250826T060934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T060934Z UID:20550-1758186000-1758193200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 18 September 2025: The Waterberry Coffee Shop Ballito DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-18-september-2025-the-waterberry-coffee-shop-ballito/ LOCATION:The Waterberry Coffee Shop\, Dolphin Crescent\, Ballito CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T110000 DTSTAMP:20250826T061319Z CREATED:20250826T061319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T061319Z UID:20556-1758618000-1758625200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 23 September 2025: Neighbourhood Cafe Glen Ashley DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-23-september-2025-neighbourhood-cafe-glen-ashley/ LOCATION:Neighbourhood Cafe\, 30 Braemar Avenue\, Glen Ashley CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251002T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251002T103000 DTSTAMP:20250829T125147Z CREATED:20250829T125147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T125147Z UID:20591-1759392000-1759401000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:October 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/october-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251007T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251007T110000 DTSTAMP:20250930T064853Z CREATED:20250930T064853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T064853Z UID:20748-1759827600-1759834800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 07 October 2025: Forest Cafe\, Umhlanga DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-07-october-2025-forest-cafe-umhlanga/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251014T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251014T110000 DTSTAMP:20250930T071205Z CREATED:20250930T065310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T071205Z UID:20752-1760432400-1760439600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 14 October 2025: Alverstone DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-14-october-2025-alverstone/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251016T200000 DTSTAMP:20250930T070327Z CREATED:20250930T070327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T070327Z UID:20756-1760637600-1760644800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Cocktail Connect 16 October 2025: North Coast DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/cocktail-connect-16-october-2025-north-coast/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T210000 DTSTAMP:20250707T131146Z CREATED:20250620T134900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T131146Z UID:20174-1761242400-1761253200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Birthday Celebration Dinner DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/birthday-celebration-dinner/ LOCATION:Elephant & Co.\, Shop ROF06\, The Pavilion Shopping Centre\, Jack Martens Dr\, Dawncliffe\, Westville\, 3629 CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T103000 DTSTAMP:20251008T102758Z CREATED:20251003T112710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T102758Z UID:20776-1762416000-1762425000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:November 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/november-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251114T110000 DTSTAMP:20251028T105002Z CREATED:20251028T103112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T105002Z UID:20871-1763110800-1763118000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 14 November 2025: The Market\, 185 Lothian Rd\, Park Hill\, Durban DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-14-november-2025-the-market-185-lothian-rd-park-hill-durban/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T110000 DTSTAMP:20251028T105353Z CREATED:20251028T103651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T105353Z UID:20878-1763629200-1763636400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 20 November 2025: Fiamma Grill\, Ballito DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-20-november-2025-fiamma-grill-ballito/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251125T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251125T110000 DTSTAMP:20251028T105651Z CREATED:20251028T104237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T105651Z UID:20885-1764061200-1764068400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 25 November 2025: Hillcrest DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-25-november-2025-hillcrest/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251204T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251204T103000 DTSTAMP:20251107T093019Z CREATED:20251028T094544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T093019Z UID:20863-1764835200-1764844200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:December 2025 Year End Event DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/december-2025-year-end-event/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Year End END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T103000 DTSTAMP:20260105T063858Z CREATED:20260105T062502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T063858Z UID:20971-1770278400-1770287400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:February 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/february-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260219T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260210T095008Z CREATED:20260210T095008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T095008Z UID:21116-1771491600-1771498800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connect: 19 February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-19-february-2026/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260301T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260301T110000 DTSTAMP:20260217T085618Z CREATED:20260217T062756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T085618Z UID:21140-1772355600-1772362800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connects: March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connects-19-march/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T103000 DTSTAMP:20260202T100156Z CREATED:20260202T100156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T100156Z UID:21100-1772697600-1772706600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:March 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/march-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T120000 DTSTAMP:20260121T103734Z CREATED:20260121T103734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T103734Z UID:21037-1772708400-1772712000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:KZNWIB 2025 AGM DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/kznwib-2025-agm/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260326T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260310T063832Z CREATED:20260310T063113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T063832Z UID:21215-1774515600-1774526400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:March 2026 Workshop DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/march-2026-workshop/ LOCATION:Master Builders\, 40 Essex Terrace\, Westville CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260401T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260401T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T043227Z CREATED:20260406T043227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T043227Z UID:21328-1775034000-1775041200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connects: April 2026 DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connects-april-2026/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260402T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260402T103000 DTSTAMP:20260217T060841Z CREATED:20260217T060841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T060841Z UID:21135-1775116800-1775125800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:April 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/april-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260507T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260507T103000 DTSTAMP:20260327T121631Z CREATED:20260327T121631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T121631Z UID:21319-1778140800-1778149800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:May 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/may-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260508T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T085753Z CREATED:20260508T085753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T085753Z UID:21426-1778227200-1778259600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connects: May 2026 DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connects-may-2026/ LOCATION:Durban END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T133719Z CREATED:20260601T133719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T133719Z UID:21533-1780300800-1780333200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:Coffee Connects: June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Topic:\n\n Resilience for todays Women in Business \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n We need a new sort of resilience as women in business in 2024. \nA deep insecure world\, devoid of global political and moral leadership\, requires us leading businesses to be the leaders within our communities like never before. \nLeadership that is resilient and transitional but kind and honest at same time. \nHow do we become the leaders this world needs\, and how do we preserve hope and optimism in a culture that constantly challenges us at every turn. \nWe are in a unique place in the history of the world\, a world transitioning from humans to technology. \nWe have to keep humanity but not lag behind in technology as we navigate these challenging times. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Book HERE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Click on "Book Now" below to choose your booking options. \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n R250.00 – R430.00Price range: R250.00 through R430.00 \n \n \n BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Guest Speaker:\n\n Sarah Collins\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sarah Collins\, CEO and Founder of Wonderbag. \nSarah\, driven by a yearning for equality and social justice\, founded Wonderbag in 2008 and has created an entrepreneurial solution to many of the world’s humanitarian and environmental problems by changing the way people cook. \nGrowing up in South Africa\, Sarah’s roots are intertwined with community empowerment projects and initiatives – particularly those that facilitate change in gender equality and environmental sustainability. \n“Three billion people still cook on an open fire and seven million people die from indoor-air pollution diseases every year. One Wonderbag can reduce household air pollution by 90% and reduces the amount of firewood collected by up to 80%. My dream has been to create a business that interlinks economic\, social and environmental positive impact. Wonderbag is delivering just that – equality across the circular models of the future\,” explains Sarah about what drives her to make the Wonderbag product and business a resounding success. \nWonderbag has the potential to be one of the largest scalable solutions to Carbon Offsets across the developing world\, whilst simultaneously building resilient energized communities that support people\, predominantly women and children\, who are the most affected by the Climate Crisis. \nWonderbag was voted as one of the Top 50 Genius Companies In The World by Time Magazine and was a finalist for the 2022 Food Planet Prize. \nSarah is a highly sought after international speaker with a track record.  She has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos\, and has been featured in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Women in Science\, Technology and Innovations series. \nShe has spoken at Yale\, the Imperial College of London\, and Standard Bank SME Summit and TedX in Cape Town.  Sarah was also one the Top 10 Forbes Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 and\, Fairlady Woman of the Future 2016. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connects-june-2026/ LOCATION:Durban CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR