GIBS news

GIBS and Rockefeller Foundation launch initiative to encourage responsible Chinese investment in Africa

08 September 2010

As the commercial relationship between Africa and China continues to expand, these investments need to contribute to sustainable development, create jobs and benefit African communities in need. Read more

Category: About GIBS, Economics and Economies, Emerging markets, Environmental issues

The Chinese are Coming Ready or Not!

07 September 2010

Last year the Chinese invested US$40 billion in Africa to establish infrastructure and production capacity so they can haul our raw materials and produce back home. Read more

Category: Economics and Economies, Emerging markets

One-stop business study shop

06 September 2010

All 18 of South Africa''s MBA-accredited business schools in the South African Business Schools Association (Sabsa) will showcase their offerings under one roof. Read more

Category: About GIBS

Time to walk a new BEE road?

03 September 2010

There is a national perception that BEE enriches an elite few. Read more

Category: Economics and Economies, Sustainable business practices, Transformation

Analysis: China deals soar on Zuma visit - Ethel Hazelhurst

30 August 2010

The ties between China and South Africa have received a further boost, thanks to several new deals struck last week as President Jacob Zuma visited the Asian country. Read more

Category: Economics and Economies, Emerging markets

Action needed for SA to become an events manager!

20 August 2010

The socio-psychological plus the immediate economic benefits alone of the World Cup probably make it worth the large expenditure which was required to hold it. Read more

Category: Economics and Economies

BPM success requires visibility

17 August 2010

BPM success requires visibility Read more

Category: Technology

Road ahead by Greg Penfold

06 August 2010

A healthy and efficient rail system is an indispensable requirement for developing economies to pick up speed. Read more

Category: Economics and Economies, Emerging markets

Real world learning: Can business schools cure SA’s social ills?

05 August 2010

Can business schools cure SA’s social ills? Is it their responsibility? They think so. Increasingly, business schools are devoting time and resources to trying to fix some of the country’s most intransigent problems. Read more

Category: Economics and Economies, Education and Skills, Emerging markets, Entrepreneurship, Environmental issues, Ethics

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