In a thought-provoking Masterclass lead by Prof. Richard Whittington from Oxford University he addressed the issue of an open strategy for organisations. The event was hosted by Unisa’s Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) in Midrand and forms part of SBL’s regular thought leadership events. Prof Whittington holds both a PhD from Manchester Business School as well as an MBA from Aston Business School amongst others. He is globally regarded as a leader in strategy studies and has had an illustrious career with extensive features in high profile journals, board membership and guest lecturing at a wide variety education institutions.Read more

As the land debate cautiously manoeuvres its way towards the end goal of articulating the grounds under which there can be land expropriation without compensation in section 25 of the South Africa’s Constitution, Professor Nhlanhla Cyril Mbatha, a professor within Unisa’s Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), cautions that critical questions have been overlooked within the debate.Read more

In his opening statements in Budget 2019 yesterday it was clear that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni had remained loyal to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s desire to commit to five key tasks that could change South Africa’s fortunes. In an economy stifled by corruption and burdened by stubborn levels of unemployment this was never going to be easy. Some of Mboweni’s intended solutions have potentially hit their mark; others remain more problematic. Read more

“Government has committed to contribute R100 billion into the Infrastructure Fund over a 10-year period and use this to leverage financing from the private sector and development finance institutions.” - President Ramaphosa President Ramaphosa reiterated in SONA 2019 the commitment to establishing his Infrastructure Fund (although seemingly at a quarter of the original amount) which will be underpinned by a new infrastructure implementation model (as yet unannounced). Read more

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Houses of Parliament had the theme, “Following up on our commitments. Making your Future Work Better.” In preparing to give the address, President Ramaphosa’s objectives would have been twofold: firstly, to appeal to business and the investment community which would be carefully listening for indications of policy consistency; and secondly, winning over South Africa’s voting public who would listening for messages of hope that a better future is within grasp. Read more

Unisa, on behalf of its Graduate School of Business Leadership, has signed a letter of intent with the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry, committing the parties to work together to transform the economy. Read more

At the Unisa SBL’s prestigious Leadership in Practice Awards, the multifaceted and multidimensional Dr Judy Dlamini received both the Leadership in Practice Award and the Woman in Leadership Award. Thomas Kgokolo, interim CEO of the Air Traffic and Navigation Services, was the recipient of the Emerging Leader Award.Read more

While others might be content to do what is expected of them and no more, Luyanda Ndeya is not. Our best MBA student shares his secret. Read more

Five hours of study every day, including weekends, goes some way towards explaining how Louis Roland Epoh managed to earn an astonishing 85% for his MBL research report.Read more