South African universities need to rethink how they invest their millions: The Rhodes Must Fall movement accused the University of Cape Town of having blood on its hands for investing in the mining company Lonmin. Ian Barbour/flickrUniversities are no longer simply institutions of learning. Over the past 50 years, they have also become important players in global financial … [Read more...] about South African universities need to rethink how they invest their millions | The Conversation
African
Women in Marketing Awards open to South African candidates
Women in Marketing Awards open to South African candidates: Women in Marketing (WIM) are pleased to announce the 7th annual Women In Marketing Awards – celebrating the successes and advances made by women in the marketing, advertising and communications fields, and their male supporters. This year’s award takes place on the 16th November at the Ham Yard Hotel, London. In 2004, … [Read more...] about Women in Marketing Awards open to South African candidates
The end of South African universities? | The Conversation
The end of South African universities?: South Africa needs reflective leadership at its universities. Brett Atherstone/flickrJonathan Jansen, vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State in South Africa until a year ago, has written a book on the country’s higher education sector. As by Fire – The End of the South African University is one of a number of recent books … [Read more...] about The end of South African universities? | The Conversation
African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit comes to Gauteng in October to focus on continent’s urban opportunities and challenges
African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit comes to Gauteng in October to focus on continent’s urban opportunities and challenges: African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit Africa’s cities are facing an urban ‘polycrisis’ The award-winning African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit comes to Gauteng in October to gather leading built environment and property … [Read more...] about African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit comes to Gauteng in October to focus on continent’s urban opportunities and challenges
Why South African shouldn’t turn to the IMF for help | The Conversation
Why South African shouldn't turn to the IMF for help: Two men sit at the roadside in the hope of being offered work. South Africa's unemployment is moving towards 30%. EPA/NIC BOTHMAThe view that South Africa should look towards the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be rescued from the unfolding economic meltdown seems to be growing by the day. It has been touted in the … [Read more...] about Why South African shouldn’t turn to the IMF for help | The Conversation
