Gender diversity in management: No cookie-cutter solution Published by Press Office on 9 June 2017 Gender diversity is improving at management levels – but very slowly. Could the answer lie in a more sector-specific approach to the problem?
True entrepreneurs rise above the challenges Published by Press Office on 9 May 2017 Entrepreneur Rudzani Mulaudzi remains undeterred by the weaker economy and tougher investment landscape.
South African academics pioneer new method for financial markets Published by Press Office on 8 May 2017 Two South African academics are making waves internationally for pioneering a new numerical method that could help ensure greater efficiency and accuracy when pricing financial instruments in markets.
Junk status brings new challenges for South African businesses Published by Press Office on 25 April 2017 ‘Understanding the environment we are operating in at the moment is almost impossible as it keeps changing from day-to-day.’
South Africa needs SMEs – and SMEs need branding know-how Published by Press Office on 11 April 2017 Many SMEs are still vulnerable to common branding and marketing errors that can cost them the success of their business.
‘Don’t crucify the Gauteng Health MEC’ Published by Press Office on 5 April 2017 The deaths of 94 mentally-ill patients in Gauteng and the nation’s response to this reeks of an old-style blame culture that needs to be shifted if we want to prevent this kind of tragedy from happening again.
GSB graduate launches ‘Epic Scholarship’ fundraiser Published by Press Office on 4 April 2017 UCT Graduate School of Business alumnus, Mervyn Christoffels, 44, will take part in the Absa Cape Epic 2017 mountain bike race to raise money for students wishing to enrol in the MBA programme at the GSB.
New ranking shows which SA banks contribute most to systemic risk Published by Press Office on 24 March 2017 Two students from UCT have designed South Africa’s first systemic risk ranking.
Expectations around childcare a key factor holding women in the workplace back Published by Press Office on 20 March 2017 ‘Women are often caught in a double whammy: societies give them a disproportionately large family role and rewards for pleasing personalities, whereas workplaces reward long hours on the job and assertiveness.’
South Africa’s healthcare system could be world class Published by Press Office on 17 March 2017 South Africa is on the right track towards ensuring that all citizens have access to affordable, quality healthcare services regardless of their socio-economic circumstances.
Are managers the new entrepreneurs? Published by Press Office on 28 February 2017 While entrepreneurship is heralded a key lever for growth in the economy, investing in strong management will also pay dividends.
Four basic accounting misconceptions that could be holding you and your business back Published by Press Office on 17 February 2017 If you don’t want to be tripped up in meetings or have the wool pulled over your eyes when it comes to money matters you need to make sure you understand the basics of accounting.
Global business education is the best antidote to economic nationalism Published by Press Office on 7 February 2017 Business operations are increasingly global, with ideas, products, capital, and teams moving across borders.
Don’t let big profits distract you from business fundamentals Published by Press Office on 2 February 2017 ‘When people put too much value on making profit and not enough on ensuring the cash flow is healthy, their business could go under.’
