SA’S NEW FINANCE MINISTER MUST EMPHASISE GREEN TRANSITION
Godongwana needs to take bold, visionary action to transition South Africa’s economy from gold to green. The same-old policy approaches will only continue to yield disappointment for the workforce.
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Business has a critical role to play in fostering diversity and inclusion and building healthier workplaces and societies in the wake of the crisis.
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The Transnet cyber-attack should sound a warning bell to vulnerable State Owned Enterprises and private sector firms that have been slow to beef up their cyber security systems.
Read MoreCAN EMPATHY HELP DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION?
The UCT GSB's annual Women in Business conference will look at ways in which human connection and experience can strengthen businesses and help to grow the economy in a transformative way.
Read moreCAUTION IN THE FACE OF PROMISE: SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW GREEN FRONTIER
Amid the hype of cannabis deregulation, one South African company has methodically planned its entry into the commercial space of this so-called wonder plant.
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Cyber security: a critical risk that’s only set to get worse
The Transnet cyber-attack should sound a warning bell to vulnerable State Owned Enterprises and private sector firms that have been slow to beef up their cyber security systems. The alarming rise in ransomware attacks means many are only one click away from disaster.
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The promises and perils of Africa's digital revolution
Exponential digital advancement across Africa, spurred on by the COVID-19 crisis, is indeed a game changer. But its impact – the good and the bad – requires a more nuanced and intelligent analysis if we really are to build back better.
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Cyber security: a critical risk that’s only set to get worse
The Transnet cyber-attack should sound a warning bell to vulnerable State Owned Enterprises and private sector firms that have been slow to beef up their cyber security systems. The alarming rise in ransomware attacks means many are only one click away from disaster.
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Assets to leverage for post-lockdown tourism
As the wheels of South Africa’s tourism industry start turning again, it should leverage the free assets that are in short supply in many of its source markets.
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SA’s new finance minister must emphasise green transition
Godongwana needs to take bold, visionary action to transition South Africa’s economy from gold to green. The same-old policy approaches will only continue to yield disappointment for the workforce.
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Caution in the face of promise: South Africa’s new green frontier
Amid the hype of cannabis deregulation, one South African company has methodically planned its entry into the commercial space of this so-called wonder plant. Their cautious approach should be heeded by others rushing to get into the market.
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Can empathy help drive economic growth and transformation?
The UCT GSB's annual Women in Business conference will look at ways in which human connection and experience can strengthen businesses and help to grow the economy in a transformative way.
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Remote work: the unlevel playing field
The stigma associated with flexible work has been turned on its head by COVID-19, with remote work becoming the norm rather than the exception in many organisations. But there are downsides to working from home, particularly for parents, and research shows that women are disproportionately affected.
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Women prepare for their time to shine
Since the start of the pandemic, business schools have reported an “explosion” in applications from women. With the predicted shift to a global ‘feeling economy’ now underway, are women preparing to take centre stage in the world of business?
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Four sure ways to promote diversity at top levels
Researchers from the UCT Graduate School of Business asked black South African men and women what needs to change in the workplace to encourage them to apply for top jobs, here’s what they said.
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Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend to delve into how leaders are responding to global challenges with a multidisciplined approach
Join the UCT GSB 2021 Alumni Reunion Weekend in October to hear expert speakers discuss how to remain relevant while navigating uncertainty under the theme Knowledge Across Disciplines.
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The lack of economic complexity is South Africa’s real economic problem
South Africa needs to build a resilient and productive economy that fosters rapid learning, adaptation to new conditions, technological innovation, and the expansion of goods and services to an ever-widening group of products. And this can only happen with the assistance of the state rather than despite it.
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Can we risk our society’s future on a system that produces the leadership we experience?
The events of the past two weeks have brought into sharp focus the devastating results of selecting leaders based on popularity over other criteria. To avoid shipwrecking our country, it’s time to design a better system of stewarding our collective needs.
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UCT GSB partners with CNBC Africa for Future of Education Summit
The school is a key sponsor in this virtual summit which kicks off at 10h00 (CAT) on 29 July, under the theme, ‘Redefining the future of education’.
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Is the business community making environmental sustainability a priority in the wake of the pandemic?
National Environmental Awareness month is celebrated in June. We asked UCT GSB Prof Ralph Hamann to share his views on the role of business schools in addressing climate change, and whether COVID-19 has caused the business world to reprioritise environmental sustainability.
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UCT’s Executive MBA programme is still number one in Africa
The QS 2021 Global EMBA Rankings have ranked the UCT Graduate School of Business’ EMBA programme number one in Africa and 51st in the world. This unique degree transforms executives by putting them into a better relationship with their lived experience to focus solving the complex problems of our times.
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COVID-19 has shattered global networking as we once knew it
The pandemic has created an imperative for a new mode of networking, 90% of global professionals believe the pandemic has damaged their opportunities for networking, reveals a new survey by the CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education.
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Why AfCFTA will not put Africa at odds with China
While many worry the newly-launched African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) may harm Africa-China relations, more attention should be given to improving ease of doing business for local and Chinese businesses alike.
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We need leaders and managers who have the skills and moral compass to build a just world
We need leaders and managers who have the skills and moral compass to build a just world
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How to ensure the success of the hybrid working model
After more than a year of remote working, many organisations recognise its benefits, but are also conscious of its challenges. What can organisations do to ensure the hybrid working model is a success?
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Solving South Africa's problems from the inside out
To change the world, social innovators have to first change themselves, argue academics from the UCT GSB
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