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THE AFRICAN REVIEW OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE CONFERENCE 2018
For two days in August, Wits Business School (WBS) was a hive of activity and robust debate on the status of Africa’s economic development. Under the theme ‘Growth and Inequality in Africa’
03 Sep,2018
Opening the doors to possibility
Watch our latest video on what the School has to offer the leaders of today and tomorrow.
14 Aug,2018
Panel Discussion: Mandela: Saviour or Sellout
2018 marks the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. Often affectionately referred to as the ‘father of the nation', the first democratically elected president of South Africa
06 Aug,2018
WBS/BANKSETA Launch Groundbreaking Programme In Development Finance
The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA) has partnered with Wits Business School (WBS) to launch an exciting first-of-its-kind international programme in development finance.
31 Jul,2018
WBS Panel Discussion: South Africa in Africa - the importance of (re-)adopting a pan-African mindset in business
From the ground-breaking ideals of Ghanian revolutionary Kwame Nkrumah to the “African Renaissance” immortalised by former President Thabo Mbeki to the ideals of the New Partnership for Africa
11 Jul,2018
Emerging Markets Marketing – Global Insights
WBS hosted the prestigious Emerging Markets Conference Board (EMCB) conference in April 2018. The conference was attended by some of the most respected names in marketing, globally.
10 Jul,2018
Award-winning Research from WBS
Professor Boris Urban has won an award for his article “The institutional environment and social entrepreneurship intentions”
06 Jul,2018
Bhekinkosi Moyo: Champion of Philanthropy in Africa
Dr Bhekinkosi Moyo has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor at Wits Business School, tasked with establishing a Centre that will focus on African philanthropy and social investment.
05 Jul,2018
Social entrepreneurship and social enterprises
Prof Boris Urban says social entrepreneurship and social enterprises, which combine economic and social objectives to create social value