The largest provider of business education in Africa and one of the largest in the world
2026-05-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unisa business management fundi calls for new research agenda on small businesses
In her inaugural lecture, Prof Thea Visser from the university's College of Economic and Management Sciences called for a bold rethink of how small businesses are studied, urging researchers to move beyond outdated approaches and confront the realities shaping entrepreneurs in South Africa and beyond.
2026-04-30 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Masterclass unpacks the power of glocalisation in global marketing
Unisa's final masterclass highlighted that brands win when they think globally, but act locally, further revealing that striking the right balance maintains a competitive edge.
2026-04-08 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unisan calls for an Ubuntu-centred future in the digital age
In a powerful and deeply reflective inaugural lecture, the College of Economic and Management Sciences’ Prof Tshilidzi Eric Nenzhelele unpacked the meaning behind his theme, "I Am Because We Are", weaving together his personal journey with a compelling critique of the current trajectory of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
2026-03-27 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unisa tourism students participate in a notable international challenge
Unisa tourism students gained international exposure in a challenge that brought together peer students, educators and global industry leaders, all focused on developing future-ready talent for the tourism and hospitality industry.
2026-03-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Dept Marketing & Retail, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Spotlighting the relevance of African brands in a global context
The College of Economic and Management Sciences' masterclass, featuring renowned brand strategist Dr Thebe Ikalafeng, explored how African brands can build global relevance, highlighting the need for authenticity, innovation and a shift towards locally rooted yet globally competitive strategies.
2026-03-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Dept Marketing & Retail, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Exploring the role of personal branding in building professional influence
Unisa recently held the second session of the ongoing Masterclass Series, which unpacked how personal branding shapes professional identity and career growth, further highlighting the importance of intentionality, visibility and authenticity in building influence and credibility.
2026-03-25 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Dept Marketing & Retail, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unpacking the strategy behind positioning SA on the global stage
A recent College of Economic and Management Sciences masterclass explored how nation branding shapes global perception, highlighting South Africa’s evolving identity and the role every citizen plays in building the country’s reputation.
2026-03-25 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Dept Business management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Making sense of change
In her inaugural lecture, Prof Annemarie Davis from the College of Economic and Management Sciences explored 15 years of research on how managers navigate organisational change, highlighting the importance of reflection, identity and the often-overlooked strategic value of "pausing".
2026-03-12 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Accounting Sciences, Featured, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unisa hosts Eighth Post-Budget Dialogue on fiscal policy and sustainable transformation
Economists, policymakers and academics gathered at Unisa's Muckleneuk Campus to unpack the 2026 National Budget and explore how fiscal policy can drive long-term economic transformation.