Eric Apelgren is the director and founder of The MKhongi Circle, a Durban-based consultancy that draws inspiration from the Zulu word "Mkhongi", meaning apetitioner or negotiator who builds long-lasting relationships - traditionally in marriage, and extended to partnerships in business, government, and community life.
As Durban's business events sector navigates the aftermath of the Hilton brand's departure, the city must realign its strategy to restore its standing on the global ...