Opinion and features
International Biodiversity Day: Wild harvesting across Africa for the global cosmetics industry
International Biodiversity Day was celebrated on 22 May. In an opinion piece for the Cape Argus, Dr Francis Vorhies of the African Wildlife Economy Institute...
Institutional news
Access to finance helps SMEs survive – Prof Ashenafi Fanta
Prof Ashenafi Fanta, of Stellenbosch Business School in the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, delivered his inaugural lecture on Thursday, 7 May...
Economy, business and public management
Career Guidance Project opens new Worlds
Through the High School Career Guidance Project, learners are empowered to make informed, purposeful subject and career choices – decisions that hold the...
Economy, business and public management
Prof Rachel Jafta’s future is one of endless possibilities
For many, the word “retiree” conjures up images of a senior settling into a slower, more predictable rhythm of life. But some individuals defy the stereotype...
Economy, business and public management
Adolph Neethling: Retirement is a journey, not a destination
For Adolph Neethling of the Department of Business Management at Stellenbosch University (SU), retirement at the end of this year is not a final chapter but...
Economy, business and public management
Reframing HIV/Aids: A Structural Lens on South Africa’s Epidemic
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences’ recent Research Day showcased a thought-provoking presentation by Huijie Zhang from the Africa Centre for...
Economy, business and public management
EMS researchers reimagine sustainable futures at 2025 Research Day
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences’ 2025 Research Day held on 6 November 2025 captivated its audience with a series of outstanding presentations –...
Economy, business and public management
Excellence and collaboration take centre stage at EMS 2025 Research Day
Research excellence and a spirit of collaboration were at the heart of Stellenbosch University’s (SU’s) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) 2025...
Economy, business and public management
A new beginning: Goosain Solomon says goodbye
After nearly two decades of dedicated service to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University, Goosain Solomon is stepping into a...
Economy, business and public management
From punch cards to 24/7 labs: Johan van Rooyen bids farewell to SU
After 35 years of unwavering service to Stellenbosch University (SU), Johan van Rooyen, Manager of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences’ Computer...