GIBS news

South Africa should promote entrepreneurship to grow economy

30 July 2010

South Africa’s economy was falling further and further behind the rest of the continent owing to deficiencies in the education system and its skills development efforts, which was, in turn, eroding the country’s competitive ability, Econometrix chief economist Azar Jammine said on Thursday. Read more

Category: Emerging markets, Entrepreneurship

Automotive Component Manufacturing Competitiveness in South Africa

26 July 2010

Innovation-Based Strategies for Automotive Component Manufacturing Competitiveness in South Africa Read more

Category: Economics and Economies, Emerging markets

World Cup success can open new tourism doors for SA by Jana Marais

19 July 2010

South Africa should use its successful hosting of the World Cup to position itself as a tourist destination in new markets and market itself as a global events destination. Read more

Category: Economics and Economies, Emerging markets

After the storm: lessons for South Africa

16 July 2010

With six out of seven Latin American teams making it through to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup, Dr Lyal White, Latin American specialist at GIBS, believes that Africa could learn much from that continent - not just about football, but also about managing an economy through a crisis. Read more

Category: Economics and Economies, Emerging markets

The GIBS permaculture garden

16 July 2010

The newly established GIBS Permaculture garden is an initiative the business school is understandably proud of. Permaculture – derived from an amalgamation of ‘permanent agriculture’ and ‘permanent culture’ – is recognised as a vital sustainable development and food security initiative for a developing nation, and one which is taking root worldwide. Read more

Category: About GIBS

Business school refocus 2010

15 July 2010

As world events prove, teaching the fundamentals is no longer enough, writes David Furlonger. Business schools say companies and government departments are less concerned with the long-term development of managers and executives than with them learning skills that will benefit employers immediately. Read more

Category: About GIBS, Education and Skills

Welcome to the class of 2010 Entrepreneurship MBAs

15 July 2010

GIBS Director Prof Nick Binedell and faculty welcome the 2010 Entrepreneurship MBA class Read more

Category: About GIBS

Returns on WC only seen in 10 years says expert Imraan Karolia

14 July 2010

A business expert said on Tuesday the return on investment from the 2010 World Cup would only be seen in about ten to fifteen years’ time. Read more

Category: Economics and Economies, Emerging markets

Now's the time to capitalise on Cup

12 July 2010

Now's the time to capitalise on the Cup. To benefit from the World Cup we need to keep our eye on the ball, says Michael Goldman Read more