College of Economic & Management Sciences
Unisa academic elected to global leadership role
Prof Annemarie Davis from the College of Economic and Management Sciences is making waves on the global stage, championing African scholarship in the field of strategic management. Her election to a prestigious leadership role signals a growing recognition of diverse perspectives in academia. Read more
Economist en route to promoting financial inclusion and stability in sub-Saharan Africa
Economist, Dr Moeti Godfrey Damane, is committed to using his research to drive positive change, both within the academic community and in the real world by influencing policies and practices. Read more
Unisa welcomes first exchange student sponsored by the European Union
Mihai Vlad, from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies in Romania, is a recipient of the Erasmus+ grant from the European Union and will spend a semester at Unisa. Read more
Unisa students claim victory in EDHE Intervarsity Competition
Unisa students recently claimed top honours at the EDHE Intervarsity Competition, hosted at the university’s Muckleneuk Campus, outshining competitors from institutions like the University of Limpopo and the University of Mpumalanga. Read more
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
Unisa's initiative to build smart and resilient cities gains momentum
Unisa is spearheading a multi-university collaboration to transform Buffalo City into a hub of sustainability and resilience, aligning with the Vice-Chancellor's call for innovative research in 10 catalytic niche areas. 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