Amira Asvat Prof Herman Boikanyo Prof Collin Reddy Prof Daniel Meyer Prof Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu Prof Ben Marx Prof Lethiwe Nzama-Sithole Prof Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu Dr Ronél Toerien Prof Stella Bvuma Prof Daniel Meyer Dr Ayanda Sibiya – Prof Herman Boikanyo on protecting humanity in the age of AI and synthetic intelligence. – Prof Stella Bvuma on ensuring that digital ID verification remains inclusive for the poor. Strategic partnerships for governance: Prof Daniel Meyer led a partnership between the UJ-CBE and Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) to address systemic inequalities within South African municipalities. This collaboration culminated in the 2025 launch of the Local Government Inclusive Growth Index (LGIGI), a transformative tool that responds to the President’s call for inclusive economic growth. Empowerment and keynote addresses: At the inaugural Woman of Stature Foundation Professional Collection Summit 2025, Prof Lethiwe Nzama-Sithole presented on Wellness and a Growth Mindset, while Dr Ronél Toerien addressed Women in Leadership: Disrupting Limiting Beliefs. Additionally, Dr Ayanda Sibiya spoke at the Young Leaders Connect event, hosted by the International Women’s Forum South Africa (IWFSA). CBE Reputation Management The CBE continues to bridge the gap between theoretical scholarship and practical application through a multi-faceted approach to industry engagement. Central to this strategy is the appointment of professors of practice, seasoned experts from diverse economic and business sectors who bring real-world insights directly into the classroom. This is further reinforced by the active maintenance of industry advisory committees across all schools within the College, ensuring our curricula remain responsive to the evolving demands of the global workforce. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the global standing of our leadership and faculty: Prof Tankiso Moloi achieved a remarkable distinction by being ranked number 8 globally in Digital Transformation by ScholarGPS (2025). This ranking, based on research productivity and citation impact over the prior five years, positions the CBE leadership at the forefront of global technological discourse. A significant cohort of CBE academics and special appointments also achieved the distinction of being ranked in the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% of Global Scientists for 2025, placing them amongst the most influential researchers worldwide. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025/2026 ranked UJ’s Business and Economics first in South Africa and on the African continent, a testament to our sustained academic authority. In a landmark event for 2025, the University conferred an honorary doctorate upon Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu, the first black Chartered Accountant in South Africa. Prof Nkuhlu also serves as an honorary professor within our School of Accounting, and his legacy is institutionalised through the newly launched Wiseman Nkuhlu Centre for Innovation, Thought Leadership, and Governance (WNCIG). Honorary Doctorate conferral Prof Wiseman Nkulu 16 17 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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