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The Department of Business Management operates within the Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences and the School of Management Sciences at Nelson Mandela University.

21/10/2026

Exam season is here! Lock in, stay focused and finish strong. 🔒

Wishing all our students the very best in their final exams. You’ve got this! 💙

📸 Photo credits: Anesu

18/10/2026

Our Business Management Honours students recently presented their projects to conclude the Entrepreneurship module. Their projects focused on developing a business concept for a barista training programme and student-run coffee shop that the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics is considering establishing.
The collaboration provided students with an opportunity to put their entrepreneurial knowledge into practice while assisting the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics in assessing the feasibility of the proposed venture. It also highlights the value of collaboration across departments in applying complementary expertise to real-world challenges and creating meaningful learning opportunities for students.

16/10/2026

Happy Boss’s Day! Today, we celebrate the leadership, support and dedication that inspire us to do our best. Thank you for guiding our team and making a difference every day. 🫶🏻

15/10/2026

We are proud to recognise the contributions of members of the Nelson Mandela University Department of Business Management at the 19th International Business Conference, from presenting research to serving as Track Chairs and contributing to the conference team.

Discover the research and contributions of our department members below. 👏

Dr Storm Watson served on the IBC Marketing and Communications Team and as a Track Chair. He also presented his paper, “Scenario Planning for South African Universities,” co-authored with Prof Miemie Struwig.

Prof Elmarie Venter served as a Track Chair and had three papers presented at the conference:

* “The Influence of Demographic Characteristics in Student Entrepreneurial Intention at a Historically Disadvantaged University,” co-authored with Ms Sally Kasamale.
* “Measuring Family Influence Among Family Businesses Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (2004–2025),” co-authored with Prof Suzette Viviers (Stellenbosch University).
* “Family-Specific Barriers to Digital Innovation Adoption in Kenyan Family-Owned MSMEs,” co-authored with Dr Raymond Mutura and Prof Shelley Farrington.

Prof Sandra Perks served as a Track Chair and presented her paper, “Leadership Styles and Qualities Used by Corporate Chain Retailers to Drive Sustainability,” co-authored with Dr Jodè May.

Dr Sinaye Mtimba presented his paper, “Financial Socialisation Agents and Responsible Financial Behaviour: Evidence from Young South African Adults,” co-authored with Prof Shelley Farrington and Dr Vusi Msuthwana.

Ms Anesisa Stuurman presented her paper, “The Role of User-Generated Content in Shaping Consumer Behaviour in Three South African Provinces,” co-authored with Prof Ayanda Deliwe (University of Fort Hare) and Mr Lwando Ntari (University of the Western Cape).

Dr Bernard Ngota presented his research, “African Immigrant Entrepreneurship in South Africa: Economic Contributors or Space Takers,” co-authored with Prof Elroy Smith and Prof Ayanda Deliwe.

Ms Sumaiya Sidat presented her paper, “Digital Marketing Challenges: Perceptions of Small Retailers,” co-authored with Prof Chantal Rootman and Ms Asiphumeze Nkula.

14/10/2026

The 19th International Business Conference (IBC), held from 4–7 October 2026 at Arabella Hotel in the Western Cape, brought together a diverse community of academics and researchers, including members from the Department of Business Management and other departments within our broader faculty.

The conference provided a platform for researchers from various institutions to present their work, exchange ideas and engage in thought-provoking discussions across business and management disciplines.

From sharing research to building professional networks, it was a valuable opportunity to learn from one another and celebrate the contributions of researchers to the academic community.

A special shout-out to HARBOUR & HONEY | Cape Town Photographer for capturing these special moments and helping us preserve the memories of an inspiring conference! 📸

14/10/2026

Dr Jasmine Kinsman, Dr Jackie Palframan, Mr Raaiq Pandie and Dr Sinaye Mtimba (online) proudly represented Nelson Mandela University at the Financial Planning Institute (FPI) Convention 2026 in Century City, Cape Town, where our students excelled in the FPI Case Study Competition! 🏆

Of the three finalist teams, two were from Nelson Mandela University, with one team taking the overall win! 👏

Congratulations to the winning team, Capital Compass: Lisakhanya Nelani, Kearabatswe Matsoso and Rendani Kwinda. We also congratulate NextGen Advisory, which placed third: Marco Sprong, Onosizo Breakfast and Zandile Nkosi.

The convention also provided valuable opportunities for industry-insightful conversations, knowledge sharing and networking with leading professionals in the financial planning sector. These engagements strengthened connections between the university and industry.

We are incredibly proud of our students for this outstanding achievement and for showcasing the talent, dedication and potential of the next generation of financial planning professionals.

13/10/2026

The Department of Business Management proudly congratulates Dr Welcome Kupangwa, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Business Management, on achieving a Y2 rating from South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) in his first application.

The NRF rating system recognises researchers for the quality and impact of their research outputs, as evaluated through a rigorous peer-review process. A Y2 rating acknowledges a young researcher’s demonstrated potential to establish themselves within five years.

Dr Kupangwa’s research focuses on family business management, indigenous African family businesses, family values, Ubuntu, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Through his growing portfolio of publications in internationally recognised academic journals, he continues to advance African perspectives in family business scholarship and the broader management sciences.

This achievement represents a significant milestone in Dr Kupangwa’s academic journey and further strengthens the Department’s and Family Business Unit’s commitment to research excellence, scholarly development, and impactful knowledge production.

Congratulations, Dr Kupangwa, on this well-deserved recognition! We celebrate this achievement and look forward to your continued contributions to family business research nationally and internationally.

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