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2024-09-05 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Dept Business management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

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.

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2024-08-14 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

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.

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2024-07-24 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

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.

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2024-06-19 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

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.

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2024-06-18 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Lead, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Dept of Applied Management, Featured

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.

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2024-05-14 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

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.

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2024-04-29 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Dept Human resource Management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Featured

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.

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2024-04-23 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Dept of Operations Management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

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.

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2024-04-12 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Dept of Decision Sciences, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

Unisan among Africa's top career women

Based on her remarkable accomplishments, career development platform 9to5Chick has included Prof Daphney Mathebula in the Department of Decision Sciences in its list of Top 100 Career Women in Africa for 2024.

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