College of Economic & Management Sciences
Fostering community collaboration to drive positive change in honour of JL Dube
Unisa, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Premier's Office, held the annual Dr John Langalibalele Dube Public Lecture in Durban. The lecture honoured Dube's enduring vision for collective empowerment. Business leader, Faith Khanyile, and dignitaries, including Premier Thami Ntuli and Unisa's Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, reflected on Dube's legacy and challenged the audience to embrace his principles to drive positive change in society. Read more
Leading with empathy and integrity
Driven by a calling to serve with empathy and integrity, Prof Kgaugelo Boya's approach to leadership in the Department of Business Management prioritises student and staff empowerment and growth. With an impressive academic background, his leadership is rooted in humility and a genuine commitment to shaping future leaders. Read more
National research in economics with a global reach
Unisa has responded to the developments brought about by changing times, the needs of a developing country and society at large. A case in point is the financial and related research of Unisan Prof Sin-Yu Ho. Read more
Unisa to host a public lecture in honour of JL Dube
On 6 September 2024, the Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Region, in collaboration with the College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS) and the Office of the Premier of KwaZulu- Natal, will present the highly anticipated Dr John Langalibalele Dube Annual Public Lecture. Dube is fondly remembered as the founding president of the ANC and a staunch advocate of education. Read more
Unisa honours Dr OK Matsepe's enduring legacy
In commemorating this revered figure in the realm of indigenous language and literary work, Unisa reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing African scholarship and promoting linguistic diversity, thus illuminating paths of cultural understanding for years to come. Read more
Creative research to drive innovative sustainable societies - A CEMS research showcase
Unisa's College of Economic and Management Sciences recently displayed its commitment to innovative sustainable societies during its sixth annual Research and Innovation Day which highlighted the importance of research and collaboration in tackling global and local challenges. Read more
Unisa students' groundbreaking empowerment project leads to Dubai invitation
Four students from Unisa's College of Economic and Management Sciences have been selected to represent the university at the Middle East and Africa Future Leaders competition in Dubai next January. Their innovative project, TROVE, aims to empower women and youth in the tourism sector and has secured them a spot among the top three finalists in the regional competition. Read more
Beating the odds to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce
Ntshavheni Khangale recently graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce at Unisa. A literal case of beating the odds, Khangale's academic journey was marked with many difficulties, including writing examinations from an ambulance in transit between the hospital and his home. Read more
Unveiling management strategies for multigenerational staff
Dr Zamandlovu Sizile Makola's recently obtained her PhD degree. Her study explored the intricate management of multigenerational academic staff in South African higher education. Drawing from personal experiences and guided by her supervisor, Professor Maelekanyo Mulaudzi, she navigated the complexities of intergenerational expectations and management strategies, unveiling a comprehensive framework for effective leadership in academia. Read more
From humble beginnings to academic leadership
Prof Sugandren Naidoo, recently appointed Chair of the Department of Operations Management in the College of Economic and Management Sciences, attributes his drive for self-improvement and academic excellence to his experience as a newspaper delivery boy during his schooling years. Read more