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Our vision is to be the united voice of business in the Pietermaritzburg & Midlands area, representing and supporting businesses of all sizes and across sectors, in order that we might facilitate economic and enterprise development.

Training - A Healthy & Positive Team Culture in your Organisation - 25 June 2026 This training workshop will focus on th...
05/06/2026

Training - A Healthy & Positive Team Culture in your Organisation - 25 June 2026

This training workshop will focus on the importance and potential of building a positive and healthy team culture in the workplace.

TRAINER: Dirk Calitz – Outdoor Educators

OVERVIEW
Participants will engage in an interactive program where the content is complemented by practical examples and some experiential learning activities. The program aims to inspire, equip, and guide participants with important team values, principles, and practical examples that can be applied to promote positive and more effective teamwork, as well as a healthy team culture in the workplace.

KEY OUTCOMES AND DISCUSSION POINTS:
• Understanding the impact and potential of team culture within the organisation.
• From toxic and dysfunctional to inspired and engaged: the need for positive change.
• Building positive, motivated, and energised teams.
• Practical examples, guidelines, and key principles for healthy team culture and effective teamwork.
• Exploring the role of interpersonal communication in teamwork and team culture.
• The role of leadership in driving change.
• Emotional wellness and its impact on team culture.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Business owners, leaders, managers, HR professionals, team leaders and team members with a keen interest in building a positive and winning team culture within their organisation.

Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.

DETAILS OF THE TRAINING
Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 08:30 – 12:30
Venue: PMCB Offices, 1 Parkhaven , 55 Macleroy Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg

COST (excludes vat)
PMCB Members: R680 p/p, R645 p/p for 3/more, R595 p/p for 5/more
Non-members: R900 p/p, R885 p/p for 3/more, R850 p/p for 5/more

Please note: The company will be liable for payment unless CANCELLATION is received in writing 24 hours prior to the event.

To book click here - https://pmcb.glueup.com/event/training-a-healthy-positive-team-culture-in-your-organisation-183877/

WIN-A-CAR DRIVE TO HELP CHILDREN NAVIGATE FIRST 5 YEARS The PMB & District Community Chest is calling on members of the ...
05/06/2026

WIN-A-CAR DRIVE TO HELP CHILDREN NAVIGATE FIRST 5 YEARS

The PMB & District Community Chest is calling on members of the public to support the ComradesMarathon Toyota Win-A-Car competition, which offers entrants the opportunity to win a brand new Toyota Corolla Cross while helping to raise funds for vulnerable children in local communities.

Through its involvement in Comrades Marathon 2026, Community Chest aims to strengthen support for NPO Impact Partners to help children navigate the first five years of their lives critical to long-term growth and development through nutrition and early childhood development services.

The winner will be drawn at 4.45 pm on Race Day. Tickets available at R50 each from Community Chest offices at 12 Strannack Street in Pietermaritzburg. For more information, contact Angie or Sma on 033 394 1031 or 072 791 0311.

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Community Chest interns Masabatha Maphela (left) and Nobuhle Mbanjwa at the recent Community Chest /Comrades Marathon activation.

04/06/2026

Legacy Planning Masterclass or "The Generational Wealth Blueprint'

As a business owner, you've invested years building something meaningful, not just today, but for generations that follow.

PMCB together with Sanlam invites you to an exclusive session focusing on Estate Planning for Business Owners, where we will explore how to protect what you've built and ensure your legacy continues exactly as you intend.

Presented by: Candice Marais

What will be covered:
* How to ensure there is business continuity in the event of death or incapacity
* Structuring your estate to protect both family and business interests
* Avoid common pitfalls that can disrupt succession
* Practical strategies to preserve and transfer wealth efficiently

This session is designed for business owners who want clarity, control and confidence in their long terms plans.

Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Time: 9h00 for 9h30
Venue: PMCB Offices, 1 Parkhaven , 55 Macleroy Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg
Cost: Free of charge

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COMMUNICATING BETTER FOR A HAPPIER WORKPLACE Representatives from a range of industries recently participated in a workp...
04/06/2026

COMMUNICATING BETTER FOR A HAPPIER WORKPLACE

Representatives from a range of industries recently participated in a workplace communication workshop at the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business aimed at strengthening collaboration in increasingly diverse business environments. Presented by communication coach Sandra Nel, the programme focused on improving clarity, active listening, emotional intelligence and constructive feedback.

Participants explored common communication barriers, the role of empathy and tone, and strategies for managing difficult conversations professionally. The training highlighted how effective communication can improve teamwork, reduce workplace conflict and foster a culture of trust and respect.

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Pictured is trainer Sandra Nel.

CITY FRESH PRODUCE PRICES HIGHLIGHT INFLATIONARY PRESSURES Food prices in Pietermaritzburg are suffering the effects of ...
03/06/2026

CITY FRESH PRODUCE PRICES HIGHLIGHT INFLATIONARY PRESSURES

Food prices in Pietermaritzburg are suffering the effects of inflation, judging by increases from April to May as measured by the latest Household Affordability Index compiled by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group.

Out of 44 tracked food items, 25 increased in price while 19 declined, reflecting continued volatility in household food costs rather than a uniform trend. The average household food basket edged up modestly over the period, driven by sharp increases in key fresh produce items. Tomatoes recorded the largest rise (+R15.97), followed by onions (+R8.70), butternut (+R8.33), carrots (+R7.79) and fish (+R5.64). Staple items such as maize meal, white sugar and bread also registered increases.

The steepest relief came from oranges (-R19.78), sugar beans (-R7.33), beef tripe (-R4.66), beef (-R3.89) and full cream milk (-R3.84). Additional declines were seen in rice, potatoes, bananas and apples.

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RECORD SALES AFFIRM ART IN THE COUNTRY PREMIER STATUS The fifth edition of Art in the Country has recorded a new sales m...
02/06/2026

RECORD SALES AFFIRM ART IN THE COUNTRY PREMIER STATUS

The fifth edition of Art in the Country has recorded a new sales milestone, with art sales up R143 000 on last year’s figures, pushing the total well over R2 million for the 2026 edition. Final income figures will be determined once gate receipts, food and beverage sales are fully tallied, said convenor Kathy Jacob.

“We’re over the moon, especially as our visitor numbers are substantially higher as well, in a tribute to all our sponsors and supporters,” she said.

A highlight was the Harcourts Hilton raffle that raised R17 500 of which R12 500 is destined to the Mindful Art Society to support its outreach initiatives and community-based art development work. The winner of the art work by Marion Lowe will be announced later as will the winner of the R16 000 getaway prize sponsored by Brokoop Insurance Brokers.

Support from artists and visitors reinforced the event’s position as KZN’s premier art exhibition that this year is expanding to Ballito as Art in the Country Coastal in October to differentiate it from the established Midlands edition at Harrington House in Hilton.

In a further endorsement of the event’s stature, two of the Top 10 artists - Jane Woolf (5th placed) and Richard Rijo (9) - were first-time exhibitors at Art in the Country. Rounding out the Top 10 were Hayley Lombard, Bob McKenzie, Neil Moss, Eugene van Vrede, Wolff, Veronica Herbert, David Johnson, Simon Addy, Rijo and Jude Martin.

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Visitors reveled in the unique ambience of Art in the Country with sustenance by the Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine proving popular.

"EYES" - Enhance Your Executive Skills Course - Starting 2 July 2026
02/06/2026

"EYES" - Enhance Your Executive Skills Course - Starting 2 July 2026

Training - MS Excel Intermediate - Level 2 - 9 June 2026 To ensure success, students should have completed Microsoft® Of...
02/06/2026

Training - MS Excel Intermediate - Level 2 - 9 June 2026

To ensure success, students should have completed Microsoft® Office Excel® 2021-2024: Level 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and experience.

TRAINER: Nomcebo Shabalala – IT Certification Academy

OVERVIEW
This course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Microsoft® Office Excel® 2021-2024: Level 1 course and will help start you down the road to creating advanced workbooks and worksheets that can help deepen your understanding of organizational intelligence. The ability to analyze massive amounts of data, extract actionable information from it, and present that information to decision makers is at the foundation of a successful organization that is able to compete at a high level.

Module 1: Working with Functions
• Work with ranges
• Use specialized functions
• Work with logical functions
• Work with date and time functions
• Work with text functions

Module 2: Working with Lists
• Sort data
• Filter data
• Query data with database functions
• Outline and subtotal data
Module 3: Analyzing Data
• Create and modify tables
• Apply intermediate conditional formatting
• Apply advanced conditional formatting

Module 4: Visualizing Data with Charts
• Create charts
• Modify and format charts
• Use advanced chart features

Module 5: Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
• Create a PivotTable
• Analyze PivotTable data
• Present data with PivotCharts
• Filter data by using Timelines and Slicers

AT COURSE COMPLETION
• Work with functions.
• Work with lists.
• Analyze data.
• Visualize data with charts.
• Use PivotTables and PivotCharts.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is designed for students who already have foundational knowledge and skills in Excel 2021 and who wish to begin taking advantage of some of the higher-level functionality in Excel to analyze and present data.

Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.

DETAILS OF THE TRAINING
Date: 9 June 2026
Time: 08:30 – 16:30
Venue: PMCB Office, 1 Parkhaven, 55 MacLeroy Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg

COST (excludes vat ) includes lunch
PMCB Members: R1 430 p/p, R1 390 p/p for 3/more, R1 320 p/p for 5/more
Non-members: R1 695 p/p, R1 640 p/p for 3/more, R1 590 p/p for 5/more
Please note: The company will be liable for payment unless CANCELLATION is received in writing 24 hours prior to the event.

To book click here - https://pmcb.glueup.com/event/training-ms-excel-intermediate-level-2-182050/

CLASS OF 2025 TOASTS 209 QUALIFICATION CONFERALS  The Class of 2025 awaiting conferral at the campus' recent graduation ...
01/06/2026

CLASS OF 2025 TOASTS 209 QUALIFICATION CONFERALS

The Class of 2025 awaiting conferral at the campus' recent graduation and top achiever Machela Ramdeen (IIE BComm) who graduated with an aggregate of 94% and achieving 24 out of a possible 24 distinctions.

More than 200 graduates celebrated a major milestone as IIE Varsity College Emeris Pietermaritzburg conferred qualifications on 209 students, including 44 online graduates, during its Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies. Academic excellence featured strongly, with 73 graduates earning distinctions and 28 invited to join the prestigious Golden Key International Honour Society.

Qualifications were awarded across commerce, humanities, education, ICT and law disciplines. Campus head Eve Reddy praised graduates for their perseverance and personal growth throughout their studies.

Leading the achievers was Machela Ramdeen, who completed her Bachelor of Commerce with an exceptional 94% aggregate and a perfect 24 distinctions. The ceremonies concluded with top achiever awards and the traditional cap toss, marking the beginning of graduates’ professional journeys.

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Address

1 Parkhaven, 55 Macleroy Road, Northern Park
Pietermaritzburg
3201

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27333452747

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