Rich have had it good, says Reddy

Barbara Cole|Published

Durban billionaire Vivian Reddy celebrated his 64th birthday on Budget day and, in the coming months, he will be poorer.

Hotel share offer will spread wealth

Barbara Cole|Published

When Vivian Reddy was interviewed by a journalist at the launch of his luxury Oceans uMhlanga development, he knew exactly what to say – but it worried him.

Appeal for investment in KZN

Barbara Cole|Published

All “interested investors” have been asked to speak to the KZN government about having a stake in some of the region’s ambitious projects.

Companies cash in on HIV/Aids

Barbara Cole|Published

There are some companies and people, including the scientific community, who have been cashing in on the HIV/Aids pandemic.

Eskom bonuses: Consumer in the cold

Barbara Cole|Published

Multimillion-rand bonuses for Eskom execs are a cold “slap in the face” for consumers – many of whom can’t afford to keep heaters on this winter.

Reddy’s project of ‘opulence’

Barbara Cole|Published

Entrepreneur Vivian Reddy gave his architectural team a very specific brief for the R3. 1bn Oceans uMhlanga development.

Firms mull voluntary load shedding plan

Barbara Cole|Published

Durban businesses are considering asking the municipality if they can voluntarily load-shed twice a week for 8 hours.

Transnet berth project approved

Barbara Cole|Published

Environmental approval has been granted for Transnet’s plans to enlarge berths at Pier 2 at the Durban container terminal.

‘Buy local’ drive aims to create jobs

Barbara Cole|Published

A “Buy local” campaign is about to launched by the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

R1. 8bn expansion for Durban casino

Barbara Cole|Published

R1. 8 billion expansion of Durban's landmark Suncoast casino has been given the nod.

‘uShaka contributes R2bn to GDP’

Barbara Cole|Published

UShaka Marine World has contributed about R2 billion to the local GDP.

Durban unveils ‘champion’ plan

Barbara Cole|Published

Durban needs a “champion”, a city official who has the authority to “get things done”, members of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry feel.

241km of loo paper used over holidays

Barbara Cole|Published

A Durban hotel manager has served up some interesting statistics on tourists staying at his beachfront hotel.

SAA not asking for a bailout, says CEO

Barbara Cole|Published

SAA’s recently request “proper capitalisation” from government is not a request for a bailout, says CEO Siza Mzimela.

Berg cable car cost more than R60m

Barbara Cole|Published

THE proposed cable car that the provincial government would like to erect in the Drakensberg may cost a fortune.