Staff Promotions and Career Advancement Promoted to Senior Lecturer: Accounting), Dr L Seseni (Department of Business Management, School of Management), Dr N Strydom (Department of Accountancy, School of Accounting), Dr L Matlala (School of Public Management, Governance, and Public Policy), Dr S Mhlongo (Department of Applied Information Systems, School of Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems), and Dr T Majam (School of Public Management, Governance, and Public Policy). Prof Natanya Meyer was promoted to full professor and presented her inaugural professorial lecture. Strategic Skills Development To ensure sustainable leadership, the College invested in high-level executive training. Prof Stella Bvuma and Dr Husain Coovadia successfully completed the Executive Leadership Programme, while Dr Letebele Mphahlele, Prof Ilse Struweg, and Prof Rozanne Smith participated in the Women Leadership Programme, reinforcing the College’s commitment to gender transformation and inclusive governance. Research Excellence and NRF Ratings The CBE’s research output continues to gain national recognition. In 2025, the number of National Research Foundation (NRF) -rated researchers increased to 51, up from 47 in the previous year. A highlight of this achievement is Prof Chris Rogerson, who secured a prestigious B NRF-rating, signifying a researcher who enjoys considerable international recognition for the high quality and impact of their recent research outputs. Dr R Lekgau Dr T Mabitsela-Sewela Dr A Mphahlele Dr L Seseni Dr S Mhlongo Dr N Strydom Dr T Majam Ms A Mhlongo Dr L Matlala Prof Stella Bvuma Prof Ilse Struweg Dr Husain Coovadia Prof Rozanne Smith Dr Letebele Mphahlele Prof Chris Rogerson 10 11 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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