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South Africa’s Economic Landscape in 2025: Key Insights from Ndumiso Kubheka
As we move into 2025, the economic landscape of South Africa is bound to shape the future of businesses, entrepreneurs, and everyday citizens alike. What can we expect? In a recent Kaya FM interview hosted by Gugulethu Mfuphi, Ndumiso Kubheka, award-winning economist and DaVinci’s Chair of…
The Future of Digital Identity: Insights from Curiosita
In a world where technology and humanity intersect, digital identity has become far more than a credentialxit reflects who we are in the virtual age. At DaVinci Business School’s recent Masterclass and Curiosita sessions yesterday, Dawid Jacobs, an expert in forensic identity management, inspired us to…
Explore Africa’s Path Forward: New Book ‘Integral Research and Societal Regeneration in Africa’ by DaVinci Scholars
DaVinci Business School proudly announces the launch of the book Integral Research and Societal Regeneration in Africa, authored by renowned DaVinci scholars and thought leaders Professor Ronnie Lessem, Prof Anselm Adodo, and Professor Alexander Schieffer. This groundbreaking book, published on 15 October 2024, offers a visionary roadmap for…
Celebrating DaVinci’s Doctoral Graduates Dinner
As the DaVinci Institute prepares for tomorrow’s graduation ceremony, we will introduce three exceptional doctoral graduates in Management in Technology and Innovation. But before they walk across the stage, we celebrate their groundbreaking achievements in a unique and prestigious even, The President’s Dinner, hosted tonight by…
Healing Societies, Shaping Futures: Inside DaVinci’s Inaugural Societal Regenerative Conference
At DaVinci Business School, we are constantly driven by our mission to co-create transformational societies, and our recent Inaugural Societal Regenerative Conference, held from 21 to 22 October 2024, stands as a shining example. Under the visionary leadership of Prof Ronnie Lessem, a Professor of Management…
Turning Customer Satisfaction into R439 Million: A Telecommunications Leader’s Story
In today’s competitive telecommunications industry, customer satisfaction is more important than ever. When a DaVinci graduate took on a leadership role in a major telecommunications company, they faced a daunting challenge: their company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS)—a critical measure of customer loyalty—was at a disheartening -55.…
ROI on Your Education
How much one earns is dependent on several factors including experience, qualifications, your field of work, and even where you live. A major factor in earning potential is linked to qualifications and experience. Experience coupled with advanced qualifications appears to be the biggest factor in earning…
Celebrating Satish Roopa’s Appointment to Sol Plaatje University Council
At The DaVinci Institute, we believe in co-creating transformative realities through visionary leadership. We proudly congratulate our Legal Representative, Satish Roopa, on his recent appointment as a Sol Plaatje University Council Member. With a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years across governance, legal consulting, and…
Public vs Private Higher Education Institutions
Higher education in South Africa is characterised by a diverse landscape, encompassing both public and private institutions. These institutions play a crucial role in shaping the academic and professional futures of students. Whilst both public and private higher education institutes (HEI) share the goal of providing…
A DaVinci Doctoral Candidate Leading African Mining Innovation
At The DaVinci Institute, we proudly celebrate visionary leaders like James AH Campbell, one of our esteemed doctoral candidates. His professional path, marked by transformation, leadership, and relentless learning, epitomises what it means to co-create sustainable, innovative futures. As a doctoral candidate at DaVinci, James is using…