{"id":20802,"date":"2021-08-17T08:18:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T06:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/economic-news-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:28:40","slug":"economic-news-archive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/economic-news-archive\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic &#038; Management Sciences News  Archive"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20802\" class=\"elementor elementor-20802\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b19d990 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b19d990\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"rpwe-block\"><ul class=\"rpwe-ul\"><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/inaugural-deans-merit-awards-position-student-excellence-at-the-centre-of-spu\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_9888-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Inaugural Dean\u2019s Merit Awards position student excellence at the centre of SPU\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/inaugural-deans-merit-awards-position-student-excellence-at-the-centre-of-spu\/\" target=\"_self\">Inaugural Dean\u2019s Merit Awards position student excellence at the centre of SPU<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2026-05-15T09:58:25+02:00\">May 15, 2026<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">On 8 April 2026, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted its inaugural Dean\u2019s Merit Awards Ceremony, bringing together students, academic leadership, faculty and administrative staff in recognition of outstanding academic performance across faculties. The awards were introduced to publicly recognise top-performing Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/inaugural-deans-merit-awards-position-student-excellence-at-the-centre-of-spu\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/future-accounting-professionals-engage-industry-through-business-simulation\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0292-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Future Accounting professionals engage industry through business simulation\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/future-accounting-professionals-engage-industry-through-business-simulation\/\" target=\"_self\">Future Accounting professionals engage industry through business simulation<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2026-05-04T17:33:22+02:00\">May 4, 2026<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Business Development Games on 25 April 2026, bringing together more than 100 BCom Accounting students enrolled in the programme for an immersive, practice-oriented learning experience. Using the Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/future-accounting-professionals-engage-industry-through-business-simulation\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-accounting-programme-receives-professional-endorsement-from-leading-accounting-bodies\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9103-200x200.jpeg\" alt=\"SPU accounting programme receives professional endorsement from leading accounting bodies\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-accounting-programme-receives-professional-endorsement-from-leading-accounting-bodies\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU accounting programme receives professional endorsement from leading accounting bodies<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2026-01-19T10:08:18+02:00\">January 19, 2026<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has reached an important academic milestone following the professional endorsement of its Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting by leading accounting bodies in the country, namely the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and the South Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-accounting-programme-receives-professional-endorsement-from-leading-accounting-bodies\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/season-of-institutional-distinction-recognising-excellence-at-spu\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/VC-Excellence-Awards-1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Season of Institutional Distinction: Recognising Excellence at SPU\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/season-of-institutional-distinction-recognising-excellence-at-spu\/\" target=\"_self\">Season of Institutional Distinction: Recognising Excellence at SPU<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-12-18T11:21:24+02:00\">December 18, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Excellence and Long Service Awards on Monday, 8 December, honouring staff whose exceptional work, dedication and achievements give living expression to the University\u2019s mission. Their contributions uphold SPU\u2019s commitment to delivering high quality Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/season-of-institutional-distinction-recognising-excellence-at-spu\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/call-for-applications-postdoctoral-research-fellowships-in-the-faculty-of-economic-and-management-sciences\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2024-Call-for-Applications-web-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Apply now: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/call-for-applications-postdoctoral-research-fellowships-in-the-faculty-of-economic-and-management-sciences\/\" target=\"_self\">Apply now: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-12-03T13:01:17+02:00\">December 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Call for applications: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences SPU\u2019s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for 2026 to 2027. This opportunity supports our commitment to research excellence and Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/call-for-applications-postdoctoral-research-fellowships-in-the-faculty-of-economic-and-management-sciences\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/public-lecture-smart-sustainable-circular-disruptive-technologies-transforming-supply\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Faculty-of-EMS-Public-Lecture_Smart-Sustainable-Circular-800-x-600-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Public lecture, smart, sustainable, circular: disruptive technologies transforming supply\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/public-lecture-smart-sustainable-circular-disruptive-technologies-transforming-supply\/\" target=\"_self\">Public lecture, smart, sustainable, circular: disruptive technologies transforming supply<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-11-20T11:54:29+02:00\">November 20, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences invites you to its third public lecture, titled Smart, Sustainable, Circular: Disruptive Technologies Transforming Supply Chains. Public Lecture Details: Date:\u00a026 November 2025 Time:\u00a010:00 &#8211; 12:00 Venue: Humanities Building, Auditorium 2 Join online here: Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/public-lecture-smart-sustainable-circular-disruptive-technologies-transforming-supply\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/exploring-the-evolving-relationship-between-politics-and-public-administration\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Faculty-of-EMS-Public-Lecture_Politics-Administration-debate-800-x-600-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Exploring the evolving relationship between politics and public administration\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/exploring-the-evolving-relationship-between-politics-and-public-administration\/\" target=\"_self\">Exploring the evolving relationship between politics and public administration<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-10-29T16:14:28+02:00\">October 29, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, in collaboration with the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) and the South African Association of Political Studies (SAAPS), invites you to participate in a thought-provoking webinar on governance and Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/exploring-the-evolving-relationship-between-politics-and-public-administration\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-lethabo-mmuiemang-among-sas-top-nine-students-at-international-olympiad\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4287-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU\u2019s Lethabo Mmuiemang Among SA\u2019s Top Nine Students at International Olympiad\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-lethabo-mmuiemang-among-sas-top-nine-students-at-international-olympiad\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU\u2019s Lethabo Mmuiemang Among SA\u2019s Top Nine Students at International Olympiad<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-09-26T12:37:27+02:00\">September 26, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Lethabo Mmuiemang has been selected as one of the top nine students in South Africa to represent the country at the prestigious International Financial Security Olympiad in Russia from 26 September to 4 October 2025. A dedicated and passionate leader Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-lethabo-mmuiemang-among-sas-top-nine-students-at-international-olympiad\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/student-entrepreneurship-week-sew-2025\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1000869254-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) 2025\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/student-entrepreneurship-week-sew-2025\/\" target=\"_self\">Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) 2025<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-09-19T14:06:40+02:00\">September 19, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The Department of Higher Education and Training established the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Programme towards the end of 2016. It has been funded through the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP) and managed by Universities South Africa (USAf) since Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/student-entrepreneurship-week-sew-2025\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-go-green-enterprise-wins-national-enactus-challenge\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250717-WA0025-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU\u2019s Go-Green Enterprise Wins National Enactus Challenge\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-go-green-enterprise-wins-national-enactus-challenge\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU\u2019s Go-Green Enterprise Wins National Enactus Challenge<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-07-25T09:56:58+02:00\">July 25, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">SPU\u2019s Enactus Go-Green Enterprise, under the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research (CEDAR), won the 2025 Harmony Entrepreneurship for Employment &amp; Food Security Enactus Challenge at the Enactus South Africa National Exposition, held on Thursday, 17 July at the Sandton Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-go-green-enterprise-wins-national-enactus-challenge\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-pierre-joubert-to-chair-national-commerce-deans-association\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0S9A9790-Edit-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Prof Pierre Joubert to Chair National Commerce Deans\u2019 Association\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-pierre-joubert-to-chair-national-commerce-deans-association\/\" target=\"_self\">Prof Pierre Joubert to Chair National Commerce Deans\u2019 Association<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-06-24T12:58:02+02:00\">June 24, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">SPU proudly celebrates a significant leadership milestone as Professor Pierre Joubert, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, has been elected Chairperson of the South African Commerce Dean\u2019s Association (SACDA) for a two-year term. SACDA, established in 2008, Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-pierre-joubert-to-chair-national-commerce-deans-association\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/corruption-is-slowing-economic-growth-in-sadc\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr-Darlington-Chizema-Postdoctoral-Fellow-in-Economics-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Corruption is slowing economic growth in SADC\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/corruption-is-slowing-economic-growth-in-sadc\/\" target=\"_self\">Corruption is slowing economic growth in SADC<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-04-29T08:53:05+02:00\">April 29, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">New research led by SPU\u2019s Dr Darlington Chizema with the assistance of Prof Ramos E. Mabugu and Dr Christelle Meniago, has revealed how corruption is holding back progress in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional block made up Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/corruption-is-slowing-economic-growth-in-sadc\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/enabling-brighter-futures-spu-open-day-2025\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MAIN-4-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Enabling brighter futures &#8211; SPU Open Day 2025\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/enabling-brighter-futures-spu-open-day-2025\/\" target=\"_self\">Enabling brighter futures &#8211; SPU Open Day 2025<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2025-04-15T15:13:07+02:00\">April 15, 2025<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">On Saturday, 12 April 2025, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted its annual Open Day for high school learners, their families, school principals and teachers. The day began with the Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Breakfast for School Principals which was live streamed to satellite Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/enabling-brighter-futures-spu-open-day-2025\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/shaping-a-new-generation-of-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Main-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Shaping a new generation of entrepreneurs\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/shaping-a-new-generation-of-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_self\">Shaping a new generation of entrepreneurs<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2024-10-23T09:50:48+02:00\">October 23, 2024<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">In celebration of Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) 2024, the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research (CEDAR) at SPU hosted a special one-day event titled Student Entrepreneurship Day 2024 under the theme #Educators4Entrepreneurship. This initiative highlights SPU\u2019s commitment to integrating entrepreneurship Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/shaping-a-new-generation-of-entrepreneurs\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/encouraging-entrepreneurship-through-innovation-and-knowing-your-ip-rights\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Final-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Encouraging entrepreneurship through innovation and knowing your IP rights\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/encouraging-entrepreneurship-through-innovation-and-knowing-your-ip-rights\/\" target=\"_self\">Encouraging entrepreneurship through innovation and knowing your IP rights<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2024-10-17T08:23:27+02:00\">October 17, 2024<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University\u2019s (SPU) Research Office hosted an Intellectual Property (IP) and Entrepreneurship Awareness Workshop on 10 October 2024. This workshop aimed to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights, the various types of IP, and their practical Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/encouraging-entrepreneurship-through-innovation-and-knowing-your-ip-rights\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/south-africas-municipalities-arent-fixing-roads-supplying-clean-water-or-keeping-the-lights-on-new-study-explains-why\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Getty-images-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"South Africa\u2019s municipalities aren\u2019t fixing roads, supplying clean water or keeping the lights on: new study explains why\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/south-africas-municipalities-arent-fixing-roads-supplying-clean-water-or-keeping-the-lights-on-new-study-explains-why\/\" target=\"_self\">South Africa\u2019s municipalities aren\u2019t fixing roads, supplying clean water or keeping the lights on: new study explains why<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2024-10-01T12:13:55+02:00\">October 1, 2024<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Image: Getty Images South Africa has a massive\u00a0infrastructure problem. Roads, electricity supply and water management are just three areas in which there is mounting evidence of collapse and decay. This is true for big cities like Johannesburg as well as Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/south-africas-municipalities-arent-fixing-roads-supplying-clean-water-or-keeping-the-lights-on-new-study-explains-why\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/lecturer-recognised-internationally-for-advancing-entrepreneurship\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/459934750_10220557170277853_8111665100892783213_n-e1727423055177-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Lecturer recognised internationally for advancing entrepreneurship\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/lecturer-recognised-internationally-for-advancing-entrepreneurship\/\" target=\"_self\">Lecturer recognised internationally for advancing entrepreneurship<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2024-09-27T08:57:06+02:00\">September 27, 2024<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Ms Gail Motlhaudi, a lecturer in the\u00a0Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences\u00a0(EMS) at SPU, recently represented our Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research (CEDAR) at the 24th Annual Experiential Classroom Conference at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. The Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/lecturer-recognised-internationally-for-advancing-entrepreneurship\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/german-professor-visits-spu\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0890-scaled-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"German Professor visits SPU\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/german-professor-visits-spu\/\" target=\"_self\">German Professor visits SPU<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2024-04-30T09:07:39+02:00\">April 30, 2024<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development &amp; Research (CEDAR) hosted Prof Friedrich from Giesen University in Germany in March. Prof Friedrich visited the institution on a DAAD-funded programme to assist with research output Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/german-professor-visits-spu\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-hosts-inaugural-regional-entrepreneurship-conference\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CEDAR-conference-day-1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU hosts inaugural regional entrepreneurship conference\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-hosts-inaugural-regional-entrepreneurship-conference\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU hosts inaugural regional entrepreneurship conference<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2024-03-26T16:56:45+02:00\">March 26, 2024<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University\u2019s Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research (CEDAR) recently hosted its inaugural two-day regional entrepreneurship conference themed \u2018KIES (Keeping It Extremely Simple) Entrepreneurship\u2019. Held on 19 and 20 March at the SPU South Campus Hall, the conference drew Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-hosts-inaugural-regional-entrepreneurship-conference\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/save-the-date-cedar-regional-entrepreneurship-conference\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024-CEDAR-Save-The-Date-Post-800-X-600-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Save the date: CEDAR regional entrepreneurship conference\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/save-the-date-cedar-regional-entrepreneurship-conference\/\" target=\"_self\">Save the date: CEDAR regional entrepreneurship conference<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2024-02-02T08:15:30+02:00\">February 2, 2024<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The SPU\u2019s Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research (CEDAR) is hosting its inaugural Regional Entrepreneurship Conference from 19 \u2013 20 March 2024 at SPU\u2019s South Campus. This conference promises to be unlike any entrepreneurship conference that has taken place in Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/save-the-date-cedar-regional-entrepreneurship-conference\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-welcomes-sacda-to-kimberley\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-11-08-at-15.01.51-200x200.jpeg\" alt=\"SPU welcomes SACDA to Kimberley\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-welcomes-sacda-to-kimberley\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU welcomes SACDA to Kimberley<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-11-08T15:04:56+02:00\">November 8, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">For the first time ever, Sol Plaatje University&#8217;s (SPU) School of Economic and Management Sciences had the privilege to serve as host for the annual meeting of the South African Commerce Deans Association (SACDA), which took place on 2 and Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-welcomes-sacda-to-kimberley\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/bridging-the-gap-a-swedish-insight-into-sustainable-retailing\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/EMS-Seminar-Post-Guest-Lecture-800x600px-scaled-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Bridging the gap: A Swedish insight into sustainable retailing\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/bridging-the-gap-a-swedish-insight-into-sustainable-retailing\/\" target=\"_self\">Bridging the gap: A Swedish insight into sustainable retailing<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-10-17T12:42:33+02:00\">October 17, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences will host a thought-provoking public lecture on the topic \u201cBuilding sustainable retail businesses in a technology-driven environment\u201d, delivered by an international guest from Kristianstad University in Sweden. Retail Business Management is a programme Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/bridging-the-gap-a-swedish-insight-into-sustainable-retailing\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-school-of-ems-excels-at-edhe-lekgotla\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Lekgotla-23-GM-edit-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU\u2019s School of EMS Excels at EDHE Lekgotla\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-school-of-ems-excels-at-edhe-lekgotla\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU\u2019s School of EMS Excels at EDHE Lekgotla<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-09-07T10:27:52+02:00\">September 7, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">We\u2019re delighted to share that representatives from our School of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) recently participated in the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Lekgotla hosted by the University of the Western Cape. Prof Pierre Joubert, Head of the Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-school-of-ems-excels-at-edhe-lekgotla\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/students-recognised-for-teaching-and-learning-excellence\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FASSET-Web-Image-200x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Students recognised for teaching and learning excellence\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/students-recognised-for-teaching-and-learning-excellence\/\" target=\"_self\">Students recognised for teaching and learning excellence<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-08-29T10:52:59+02:00\">August 29, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">SPU&#8217;s School of Economic Management and Sciences (EMS), funded by the FASSET SETA and operating under the portfolio of the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Programme Development (CTLPD), hosted its annual academic support awards ceremony for first- and second-year Bachelor Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/students-recognised-for-teaching-and-learning-excellence\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-second-public-lecture-series-2023\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/EMS-600x800px-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"EMS Second Public Lecture Series 2023\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-second-public-lecture-series-2023\/\" target=\"_self\">EMS Second Public Lecture Series 2023<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-08-24T09:01:04+02:00\">August 24, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences invites you to its second lecture of the EMS Public Lecture Series 2023. The Public Lecture will take place as follows: Topic: Democracy and Governance in South Africa Part II. Date: 30 August Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-second-public-lecture-series-2023\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-mabugu-publishes-in-forum-of-federations-handbook-of-fiscal-federalism\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Forum-of-Federations-600x800px-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Prof Mabugu publishes book chapter in The Forum of Federations Handbook of Fiscal Federalism\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-mabugu-publishes-in-forum-of-federations-handbook-of-fiscal-federalism\/\" target=\"_self\">Prof Mabugu publishes book chapter in The Forum of Federations Handbook of Fiscal Federalism<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-08-17T17:43:05+02:00\">August 17, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">We are pleased to announce that Sol Plaatje University\u2019s Professor of Economics, Emmanuel Ramos Mabugu, has published a book chapter on South Africa in The Forum of Federations Handbook of Fiscal Federalism which is available on Springer Link. The book Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-mabugu-publishes-in-forum-of-federations-handbook-of-fiscal-federalism\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-students-to-showcase-innovation-at-enactusza\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Enactusza-scaled-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU students to showcase innovation at ENACTUSZA\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-students-to-showcase-innovation-at-enactusza\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU students to showcase innovation at ENACTUSZA<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-07-17T15:56:54+02:00\">July 17, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">In a significant achievement, seven students from Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will proudly represent their institution at the coveted ENACTUSZA World Cup National Round on 19 July 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre. The team comprises of President Ms Lethabo Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-students-to-showcase-innovation-at-enactusza\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-seminar-series-2023\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/EMS-SEMINAR-POSTER-final-scaled-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"School of Economic and Management Sciences seminar series 2023\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-seminar-series-2023\/\" target=\"_self\">School of Economic and Management Sciences seminar series 2023<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-05-01T09:55:12+02:00\">May 1, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences invites you to its Second seminar presentation of the EMS Seminar Series 2023. The Seminar Presentation will take place as follows: Topic: Trade Union Members\u2019 Perception of the Effectiveness of and Satisfaction with Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-seminar-series-2023\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-professor-appointed-to-key-national-position\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Joubert-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU professor appointed to key national position\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-professor-appointed-to-key-national-position\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU professor appointed to key national position<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-03-16T15:04:04+02:00\">March 16, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Members of the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education, from left to right: Frances Zowa (EDHE Admin), Dr Norah Clarke (EDHE Director), Jayde Barends (CPUT and COP Chair), Prof Pierre Joubert (SPU and COP Deputy Chair), Richardt Kok (EDHE Stakeholder Manager), Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-professor-appointed-to-key-national-position\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-mabugu-recognised-for-most-cited-2021-2022-article\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PROF-MABUGU-Final-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Prof Mabugu recognised for most cited 2021\/2022 article\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-mabugu-recognised-for-most-cited-2021-2022-article\/\" target=\"_self\">Prof Mabugu recognised for most cited 2021\/2022 article<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2023-03-15T11:24:08+02:00\">March 15, 2023<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Ramos E. Mabugu, Professor of Economics in the School of Economic and Management Sciences, co-authored the most cited 2021\/2022 article in the South African Journal of Economics. The journal is published by John Wiley &amp; Sons. Ltd. Clarivate Analytics collected Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-mabugu-recognised-for-most-cited-2021-2022-article\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-launches-innovative-centre-to-boos-t-entrepreneurship-in-the-northern-cape\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CEDAR-launch1-scaled-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU launches innovative centre to boost entrepreneurship in the Northern Cape\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-launches-innovative-centre-to-boos-t-entrepreneurship-in-the-northern-cape\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU launches innovative centre to boost entrepreneurship in the Northern Cape<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-12-08T12:22:07+02:00\">December 8, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) launched the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research (CEDAR) on 1 December 2022 at the SPU South Campus. CEDAR will create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem intended to Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-launches-innovative-centre-to-boos-t-entrepreneurship-in-the-northern-cape\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-to-launch-centre-for-entrepreneurship-development-and-research\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CEDAR-LAUNCH-scaled-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU to launch Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-to-launch-centre-for-entrepreneurship-development-and-research\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU to launch Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-11-23T08:35:55+02:00\">November 23, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences will launch the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research (CEDAR) on 1 December 2022. The CEDAR aims to blend theory and practice to create knowledge, improve understanding and challenge critical thinking in entrepreneurship Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-to-launch-centre-for-entrepreneurship-development-and-research\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-school-of-economics-and-management-sciences-to-host-a-public-lecture-on-public-leadership\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ems-lecture-3-scaled-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU&#8217;s School of Economic and Management Sciences to host a public lecture on Public Leadership\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-school-of-economics-and-management-sciences-to-host-a-public-lecture-on-public-leadership\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU&#8217;s School of Economic and Management Sciences to host a public lecture on Public Leadership<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-10-31T08:25:49+02:00\">October 31, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences will host a Public Lecture on 2 November 2022 on MS Teams from 12:00 &#8211; 13:30. The lecture will be presented by Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu on the topic: Public Leadership. Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-school-of-economics-and-management-sciences-to-host-a-public-lecture-on-public-leadership\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/enactus-launches-its-initiative-on-the-spu-campus\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SEMANGA-STREET-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"ENACTUS launches its initiative on the SPU campus\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/enactus-launches-its-initiative-on-the-spu-campus\/\" target=\"_self\">ENACTUS launches its initiative on the SPU campus<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-08-21T16:17:26+02:00\">August 21, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University (SPU) in partnership with ENtrepreneurship ACTion for others creates a better world for US (ENACTUS) launched its student entrepreneurial initiative on 17 August 2022 on Central Campus. In conjunction with the launch, a campus activation programme was Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/enactus-launches-its-initiative-on-the-spu-campus\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants-and-spu-partner-for-better-future-for-students-in-accountancy\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_6733-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Association of Chartered Certified Accountants &#038; SPU partner for better future for students in Accountancy\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants-and-spu-partner-for-better-future-for-students-in-accountancy\/\" target=\"_self\">Association of Chartered Certified Accountants &#038; SPU partner for better future for students in Accountancy<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-08-16T14:22:48+02:00\">August 16, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University\u2019s (SPU\u2019s) School of Economic and Management Sciences recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to strengthen relationships between the two institutions. The groups are working together to ensure the Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants-and-spu-partner-for-better-future-for-students-in-accountancy\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-academic-to-serve-on-the-wrseta-leadership-chair-governance-board\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Picture2-200x200.png\" alt=\"SPU academic to serve on the W&#038;RSETA Leadership Chair Governance Board\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-academic-to-serve-on-the-wrseta-leadership-chair-governance-board\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU academic to serve on the W&#038;RSETA Leadership Chair Governance Board<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-08-10T12:45:10+02:00\">August 10, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University\u2019s &nbsp;School of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) Senior Lecturer, Dr Edward Dakora, has been appointed to serve on the Governance Board of the W&amp;R Leadership Chair (WRLC) based in the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences at Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-academic-to-serve-on-the-wrseta-leadership-chair-governance-board\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/sol-plaatje-universitys-school-of-economic-and-management-sciences-engages-with-the-northern-cape-public-service-commission-staff-on-good-governance\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6562-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Sol Plaatje University\u2019s School of Economic and Management Sciences engages with the Northern Cape Public Service Commission staff on good governance\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/sol-plaatje-universitys-school-of-economic-and-management-sciences-engages-with-the-northern-cape-public-service-commission-staff-on-good-governance\/\" target=\"_self\">Sol Plaatje University\u2019s School of Economic and Management Sciences engages with the Northern Cape Public Service Commission staff on good governance<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-07-26T15:51:09+02:00\">July 26, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sol Plaatje University (SPU) and the Office of the Public Service Commission (PSC) in Kimberley; the two institutions are actively involved in engagements that seek to uplift and educate not only Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/sol-plaatje-universitys-school-of-economic-and-management-sciences-engages-with-the-northern-cape-public-service-commission-staff-on-good-governance\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/gail-motlhaudi-appointment-as-co-opted-member-to-agw\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gail-Motlhaudi-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018I want the youth to get more involved in sport\u2019 \u2013 SPU lecturer speaks about joining the Athletics Griqualand West board\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/gail-motlhaudi-appointment-as-co-opted-member-to-agw\/\" target=\"_self\">\u2018I want the youth to get more involved in sport\u2019 \u2013 SPU lecturer speaks about joining the Athletics Griqualand West board<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-06-28T10:14:58+02:00\">June 28, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">\u201cAthletics is a beautiful sport that unites society,\u201d says Gail Motlhaudi, lecturer in Sol Plaatje University\u2019s (SPU) School of Economic and Management Sciences and member of the Athletics Griqualand West (AGW) board since March 2022. Given her dual roles as Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/gail-motlhaudi-appointment-as-co-opted-member-to-agw\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-to-pilot-ground-breaking-economic-activation-office-to-promote-entrepreneurship-across-the-northern-cape\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dr-Clarke-and-Prof-Joubert-200x200.jpeg\" alt=\"SPU to pilot ground-breaking Economic Activation Office to promote entrepreneurship across the Northern Cape\u00a0\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-to-pilot-ground-breaking-economic-activation-office-to-promote-entrepreneurship-across-the-northern-cape\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU to pilot ground-breaking Economic Activation Office to promote entrepreneurship across the Northern Cape\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-05-23T14:08:28+02:00\">May 23, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Professor Pierre Joubert and Dr Norah Clarke during the EAO workshop visit at Sol Plaatje University. After hosting the National Student Entrepreneurship Week last year, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is set to be one of 10 South African universities to Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-to-pilot-ground-breaking-economic-activation-office-to-promote-entrepreneurship-across-the-northern-cape\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/gail-motlhaudi-recognised-as-entrepreneurship-champion\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Gail-Motlhaudi-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Gail Motlhaudi recognised as entrepreneurship champion\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/gail-motlhaudi-recognised-as-entrepreneurship-champion\/\" target=\"_self\">Gail Motlhaudi recognised as entrepreneurship champion<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2022-01-07T11:57:03+02:00\">January 7, 2022<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">School of Economic and Management Sciences\u2019 (EMS) lecturer, Ms Gail Motlhaudi, received an award for her contribution to the development of entrepreneurs in South Africa at the 3rd Annual Entrepreneurship Awards hosted by the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE). Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/gail-motlhaudi-recognised-as-entrepreneurship-champion\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/the-state-of-democracy-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SPU-EMS-Public-Lecture-Web-News-Graphic-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Public Lecture: The State of Democracy in South Africa\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/the-state-of-democracy-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_self\">Public Lecture: The State of Democracy in South Africa<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-11-25T11:22:35+02:00\">November 25, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences invites you to a public lecture titled \u201cThe State of Democracy in South Africa\u201d with guest speakers, Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller, HSRC Group Executive: Shared Services &amp; Divisional Executive at the Human Sciences Research Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/the-state-of-democracy-in-south-africa\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/local-government-elections\/\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Dr-conradie.jpg\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb the-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kurara FM interviews Dr Hendrik Conradie post the Local Government elections\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Dr-conradie.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Dr-conradie-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Dr-conradie-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/local-government-elections\/\" target=\"_self\">Kurara FM interviews Dr Hendrik Conradie post the Local Government elections<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-11-24T09:42:28+02:00\">November 24, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">On 7 November 2021, Dr Hendrik Conradie, Senior Lecturer: Public Management in the School of Economic and Management Sciences, was invited by Kurara FM to discuss the recent Local Government elections in South Africa. The interviewer focused on the changing Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/local-government-elections\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-hosts-saica-business-games\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/SAICA-2-200x200.jpeg\" alt=\"School of Economic and Management Sciences hosts SAICA Business Games\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-hosts-saica-business-games\/\" target=\"_self\">School of Economic and Management Sciences hosts SAICA Business Games<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-11-03T10:55:13+02:00\">November 3, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at Sol Plaatje University hosted the South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Business Games on Saturday, 23 October 2021. Learners from six schools in Kimberley fielding the Top 15 in both Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-hosts-saica-business-games\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-at-edhe-lekgotla-2021\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Lekgotla-2021-banner-scaled-1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU @ EDHE Lekgotla 2021\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-at-edhe-lekgotla-2021\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU @ EDHE Lekgotla 2021<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-10-10T10:53:54+02:00\">October 10, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The 5th annual gathering of leaders in Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) will take place in a hybrid mode from 11 to 14 October 2021 at the University of Pretoria. This event has become a significant engagement platform for Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-at-edhe-lekgotla-2021\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-students-success\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chad-Lucas-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"A Sol Plaatje University student\u2019s entrepreneurial journey to success\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-students-success\/\" target=\"_self\">A Sol Plaatje University student\u2019s entrepreneurial journey to success<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-09-17T14:05:10+02:00\">September 17, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University is proud of Chad Lucas, a final year BCom student who has been selected as the Deputy Chairperson of the national Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Studentpreneur Community of Practice (CoP), and already owns a promising Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-students-success\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-hosts-sew2021\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/SPU-Generic-Web-News-Graphic3-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Proud eight-year-old Sol Plaatje University hosts #SEW2021\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-hosts-sew2021\/\" target=\"_self\">Proud eight-year-old Sol Plaatje University hosts #SEW2021<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-09-16T16:52:32+02:00\">September 16, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The Northern Cape might be South Arica\u2019s largest province, but it has the sad distinction of also having the lowest level of education among South African youth. So said Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Sol Plaatje University (SPU), Professor Andrew Crouch. Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-hosts-sew2021\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-signs-mou-with-uitm\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Universiti-Teknologi-mara-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"EMS signs MOU with Universiti Teknologi MARA\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-signs-mou-with-uitm\/\" target=\"_self\">EMS signs MOU with Universiti Teknologi MARA<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-09-14T14:27:49+02:00\">September 14, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Sol Plaatje University&#8217;s (SPU) School of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Malaysia which will pave the way for the promotion and collaboration on international academic and research Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-signs-mou-with-uitm\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/invitation-sew2021\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sew2021-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Invitation to the National Launch of Student Entrepreneurship Week\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/invitation-sew2021\/\" target=\"_self\">Invitation to the National Launch of Student Entrepreneurship Week<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-09-06T09:29:16+02:00\">September 6, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">On behalf of the Department Higher Education and Training (DHET) and Universities South Africa (USAF) in partnership with Sol Plaatje University, we bring you the free hybrid National Launch of Student Entrepreneurship Week (#SEW2021). This year\u2019s SEW will be hosted Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/invitation-sew2021\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/student-wins-design-competition\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Neo-Morebodi-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU student wins #SEW2021 Design Competition\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/student-wins-design-competition\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU student wins #SEW2021 Design Competition<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-09-02T10:58:18+02:00\">September 2, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">We are pleased to announce that out of the 100s of entries EDHE received for the National SEW2021 Design Poster Competition from across the country, the 1st prize winner is from Sol Plaatje University. Neo Raymond Morebodi who has won Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/student-wins-design-competition\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/edhe-intervarsity-internal-round\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_4056-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"EDHE Intervarsity Internal Round and Official SCP Launch\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/edhe-intervarsity-internal-round\/\" target=\"_self\">EDHE Intervarsity Internal Round and Official SCP Launch<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-06-22T03:27:25+02:00\">June 22, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">You are cordially invited to attend the EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity Internal Round and Official Launch of the Studentpreneur Community of Practice (SCP).&nbsp; The aim of the EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity is to identify top student entrepreneurs at South Africa\u2019s public universities, Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/edhe-intervarsity-internal-round\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/studentpreneur-elected-as-deputy-chairperson\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chad-Lucas-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Studentpreneur elected as deputy chairperson\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/studentpreneur-elected-as-deputy-chairperson\/\" target=\"_self\">Studentpreneur elected as deputy chairperson<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2021-05-10T09:05:53+02:00\">May 10, 2021<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">In March 2021, the 3rd annual Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Kick-Off took place virtually across 3 days, with a key focus on encouraging entrepreneurship against all odds. Final year SPU BCom student, Chad Lucas, a former SPU EDHE Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/studentpreneur-elected-as-deputy-chairperson\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-kabir-speaker-at-csr-webinar\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/prof-kabir-guest-speaker-200x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Professor Kabir guest speaker at CSR Webinar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-kabir-speaker-at-csr-webinar\/\" target=\"_self\">Professor Kabir guest speaker at CSR Webinar<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2020-12-12T11:53:03+02:00\">December 12, 2020<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Professor M H Kabir, Associate Professor in the department of Accounting and Economics, has been invited to be a guest speaker at a Webinar Expert Lecture titled \u201cCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Strategic Planning and going forward post COVID-19\u201d. The Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/prof-kabir-speaker-at-csr-webinar\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/3rd-annual-student-entrepreneurship-week\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/SEW2020-from-ebrief-200x200.png\" alt=\"3rd annual Student Entrepreneurship Week\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/3rd-annual-student-entrepreneurship-week\/\" target=\"_self\">3rd annual Student Entrepreneurship Week<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2020-12-10T14:06:19+02:00\">December 10, 2020<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS), in partnership with the Student Affairs department, hosted its 3rd annual (and first-ever virtual) Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW). The virtual event took place over a three-day period in October under the theme Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/3rd-annual-student-entrepreneurship-week\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/graduate-internships-at-spu\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Internship-Alert-FB-scaled-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Graduate internships\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/graduate-internships-at-spu\/\" target=\"_self\">Graduate internships<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2020-12-04T13:59:45+02:00\">December 4, 2020<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The University invites all final year students and alumni who reside in the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, Northern Cape, to apply for a 12 months Graduate Internship Programme (18.2) at Sol Plaatje University to gain valuable work experience. The aim Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/graduate-internships-at-spu\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/studentpreneur-to-compete-at-finals-copy\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SPUOfficialWelcomePhotography-4-3-scaled-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Interested in the entrepreneurship space?\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/studentpreneur-to-compete-at-finals-copy\/\" target=\"_self\">Interested in the entrepreneurship space?<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2020-09-23T17:51:50+02:00\">September 23, 2020<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">SPU students and staff are invited to join the 3rd annual (and first-ever virtual) SPU Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) 2020 taking place on 7, 14 and 15 October 2020 on MS Teams. First launched in 2017 by the Entrepreneurship Development Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/studentpreneur-to-compete-at-finals-copy\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/studentpreneur-to-compete-at-finals\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Pako-Ramogogane-cropped-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Studentpreneur to compete at finals\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/studentpreneur-to-compete-at-finals\/\" target=\"_self\">Studentpreneur to compete at finals<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2020-08-21T04:19:13+02:00\">August 21, 2020<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The Annual National Intervarsity Student Entrepreneurship Competition is hosted by Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE), across all 26 public universities in South Africa. This is an initiative established by the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. The purpose Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/studentpreneur-to-compete-at-finals\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/shoprite-holdings-awards-bursary\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8.Shoprite-holdings-awards-bursary-to-Retail-Business-Management-student-1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Shoprite Holdings awards bursary\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/shoprite-holdings-awards-bursary\/\" target=\"_self\">Shoprite Holdings awards bursary<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2020-08-03T16:09:21+02:00\">August 3, 2020<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The Shoprite Holdings bursary aims at attracting and funding future Trainee Retail Managers who want to follow an exciting management career at the largest retailer in Africa. The funding is a steppingstone into the company and guarantees candidate\u2019s employment upon Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/shoprite-holdings-awards-bursary\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-bcom-to-be-re-curriculated\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/SPU-Central-Campus-281119-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU&#8217;s BCom to be re-curriculated\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-bcom-to-be-re-curriculated\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU&#8217;s BCom to be re-curriculated<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2019-11-28T13:07:35+02:00\">November 28, 2019<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">In line with best practice, and as part of our quality assurance processes, all qualifications at Sol Plaatje University undergo regular programme review. During 2019, the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) qualification was evaluated. Following the recommendations of this review, the Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spus-bcom-to-be-re-curriculated\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/inaugural-intake-of-pgdip-in-public-management\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ebrief-5-PGDip-PM-2-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Inaugural intake for postgrad programme\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/inaugural-intake-of-pgdip-in-public-management\/\" target=\"_self\">Inaugural intake for postgrad programme<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2019-05-22T09:01:47+02:00\">May 22, 2019<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The first intake of students into the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management, offered by the School of Economic and Management Sciences, arrived at SPU on Saturday, 6 April 2019 for their Orientation Programme. The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management is Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/inaugural-intake-of-pgdip-in-public-management\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-three-broad-goals-for-2019\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/SPU-Collins-7962-300x300-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"EMS: Three broad goals for 2019\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-three-broad-goals-for-2019\/\" target=\"_self\">EMS: Three broad goals for 2019<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2019-02-19T07:21:33+02:00\">February 19, 2019<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The School of Economic and Management Sciences (SoEMS) has deliberately chosen to pursue three major goals in 2019, which will have major impact on its future position and performance. Firstly, the School will build capacity in curriculum design, programme development Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/ems-three-broad-goals-for-2019\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/from-student-to-employee\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/SPU-You-are-hired-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"From student to employee\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/from-student-to-employee\/\" target=\"_self\">From student to employee<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2019-01-01T07:30:36+02:00\">January 1, 2019<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Owen Langdown is a Retail Management Diploma graduate who is currently employed by GWK.&nbsp; He shares his experience from being a student to becoming an employee I would like to start by saying that the student environment is a safe Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/from-student-to-employee\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/students-get-entrepreneurship-grooming\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/EMS-entrepreneurship-pic-with-3-200x200.png\" alt=\"Students get entrepreneurship grooming\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/students-get-entrepreneurship-grooming\/\" target=\"_self\">Students get entrepreneurship grooming<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2018-12-27T08:04:54+02:00\">December 27, 2018<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">The Student Entrepreneurship Week (SEW) 2018 is a key project in the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme, a partnership between the Department of Higher Education and Training, and Universities South Africa (USAf). This project aims to raise student Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/students-get-entrepreneurship-grooming\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-hosts-leading-business-entrepreneur\/\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"138\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/11-spu-raiz.jpg\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb the-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"SPU hosts leading business entrepreneur\" \/><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-hosts-leading-business-entrepreneur\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU hosts leading business entrepreneur<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2018-12-11T21:16:36+02:00\">December 11, 2018<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">SPU recently hosted a public lecture entitled: Getting the most out of your enterprise and supplier development. 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However, most of these programmes are not Read More ...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-hosts-leading-business-entrepreneur\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-helps-to-feed-the-hungry\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/hungry-child-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPU helps to feed the hungry\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-helps-to-feed-the-hungry\/\" target=\"_self\">SPU helps to feed the hungry<\/a><\/h3><time class=\"rpwe-time published\" datetime=\"2018-12-11T09:50:56+02:00\">December 11, 2018<\/time><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">SPU has formed a partnership with the University through its Economic and Management Sciences School. The collaboration began with SPU sending a team to participate in the Meals on Wheels (MONW) annual cook-off in November this year. 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