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SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 14 October 2025: Alverstone
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-14-october-2025-alverstone/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251016T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T070327Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktail Connect 16 October 2025: North Coast
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/cocktail-connect-16-october-2025-north-coast/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20250620T134900Z
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SUMMARY:Birthday Celebration Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
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SUMMARY:November 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20251028T103112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T105002Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 14 November 2025: The Market\, 185 Lothian Rd\, Park Hill\, Durban
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-14-november-2025-the-market-185-lothian-rd-park-hill-durban/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20251028T103651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T105353Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 20 November 2025: Fiamma Grill\, Ballito
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-20-november-2025-fiamma-grill-ballito/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20251028T104237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T105651Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Connect 25 November 2025: Hillcrest
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-25-november-2025-hillcrest/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251204T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20251028T094544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T093019Z
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SUMMARY:December 2025 Year End Event
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260105T062502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T063858Z
UID:20971-1770278400-1770287400@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:February 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260210T095008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T095008Z
UID:21116-1771491600-1771498800@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:Coffee Connect: 19 February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connect-19-february-2026/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260301T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260217T062756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T085618Z
UID:21140-1772355600-1772362800@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:Coffee Connects: March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connects-19-march/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260202T100156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T100156Z
UID:21100-1772697600-1772706600@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:March 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260121T103734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T103734Z
UID:21037-1772708400-1772712000@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:KZNWIB 2025 AGM
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260310T063113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T063832Z
UID:21215-1774515600-1774526400@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:March 2026 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/march-2026-workshop/
LOCATION:Master Builders\, 40 Essex Terrace\, Westville
CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260406T043227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T043227Z
UID:21328-1775034000-1775041200@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:Coffee Connects: April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connects-april-2026/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260402T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260402T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260217T060841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T060841Z
UID:21135-1775116800-1775125800@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:April 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260327T121631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T121631Z
UID:21319-1778140800-1778149800@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:May 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
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:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260508T085753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T085753Z
UID:21426-1778227200-1778259600@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:Coffee Connects: May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connects-may-2026/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260601T133719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T133719Z
UID:21533-1780300800-1780333200@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:Coffee Connects: June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/coffee-connects-june-2026/
LOCATION:KwaZulu Natal
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260604T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T011504
CREATED:20260504T133947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T080811Z
UID:21418-1780560000-1780569000@kznwib.co.za
SUMMARY:June 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/june-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Onomo Hotel\, 56 KE Masinga Rd\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings
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SUMMARY:June 2026 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/june-2026-workshop/
LOCATION:Master Builders\, 40 Essex Terrace\, Westville
CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Workshops
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SUMMARY:July 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The power of community & business to raise up a generation\nWhat would you do as a woman if you had to lose 4 to 5 days of business every month because you had to stay at home?  A normal healthy bodily function which carries much stigma and mystery is being brought to the fore by a project named PINK started in the Midlands.  Join us to find out how a simple banana leaf has changed the lives of many women. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR220.00 – R390.00Price range: R220.00 through R390.00BOOK 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	Guest Speaker: Simphiwe Mntambo\nHer professional experience spans 6 years in the private sector and working with non-profit organisations. Her career and high performance capability in strategy was established at Accenture South Africa\, a Fortune 500 strategy and technology management consulting firm where she worked as a Management Consulting Analyst. \nSimphiwe is highly skilled in business strategy\, stakeholder engagement\, public policy\, communication and project management gained from 3 years supporting senior management as Corporate Affairs Trainee and Enterprise Development Specialist within the Corporate Affairs department at the South African Breweries (SAB). Simphiwe’s leadership and management experience is par excellence and demonstrated through various roles leading strategy\, programme design and project execution for South Africa’s longest standing youth entrepreneurship programme\, SAB KickStart and as a board member in her capacity as the National Student Chapter Chairperson in the Black Management Forum. \nSimphiwe is an experienced and recognised social entrepreneur having been selected Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and Spark International for her entrepreneurial projects to solving major challenges in education and bringing people in their communities out of poverty in South Africa. \nHer most successful business venture to date includes co-founding and leading brand growth and business investment of close to R1 million into Kgoshigadi Tradings\, a social enterprise intended to produce biodegradable sanitary pads in local mini factories. Through her leadership\, Kgoshigadi is an award winning social innovation business awarded 3rd place prize at the Innovation Hub Gap Medical Competition\, Top 8 finalist in the City of Jo’burg Green City Startup 2016 competition for green businesses\, Top 3 Winner of SLUSH Global Impact Award Winner in 2016 a prize sponsored by global pharmaceutical company Bayer and profiled in Destiny Magazine February 2017 issue.
URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/july-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Onomo Hotel\, 56 KE Masinga Rd\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings
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