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April 2018
SBL-alumni@unisa.ac.za

Message from the Chairperson

The world we live in is fast-paced and ever ever-changing, and it is vital that our school, the Unisa SBL, remains relevant and fulfils its rightful place in the South African business arena. Its alumni can do an enormous amount to help ensure that the SBL and its qualifications continue to be held in high esteem, and the SBL can in turn do an enormous amount to assist its alumni with their ongoing professional development.

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Unisan is country's No 1

The university is proud to congratulate alumnus Cyril Ramaphosa on becoming the fifth President of South Africa. Read more...

 

How to measure effective leadership

The elements for credible leadership include an integrated leadership framework that incorporates the leadership brand of the organisation. Read more...

 

Effective supply chain management: set to ensure service delivery in opposition-led metros?

As municipalities across South Africa begin to grapple with their new realities and determine practical next steps, many communities are anxious to ensure their vote yields the results they were promised. Read more...

 

Graduate School of Business Leadership's Prof Douglas Boateng honoured with Lifetime Achiever Award

Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership's Professor Douglas Boateng, was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achiever Award at CEO Global’s “Titans Building Nations Awards”. Read more...

 
 

Bravo for Breva and the brains behind it

Preparing to enter a highly competitive market takes bravery. Spotting a gap in that market requires insight and acumen. Taking the plunge, even when potential funders are unconvinced, calls for passion, perseverance and sacrifice. Success in attracting a small but growing customer base – in not just one but two countries – is the well-earned reward.

All these attributes, and everything else she ever learned at the Unisa School of Business Leadership, came to the fore when MBL graduate Gladys Mawoneke, the brains behind the Breva brand, decided to move into the craft soda market. Read more...