African Mineral & Energy Foundation

14/08/2024

The Women in Energy Leadership Summit is a premier event that brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring professionals to discuss and promote the role of wom-en in leading South Africa’s just energy transition.

21/07/2024

Sharing my op-ed with deep humility, I reflect on the significant role that business has played in South Africa’s journey to democracy and its future development. At Wits Business School, we have witnessed firsthand how collaboration between business, government, and civil society can drive meaningful change. Our commitment to fostering dialogue and impactful partnerships remains steadfast as we address pressing socioeconomic issues. I hope this piece serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility and the power of working together for a better future.

It is now a widely accepted truism that any business school that seeks to remain relevant needs to ensure that it has societal impact, writes Professor Radebe.

01/07/2024

News Anglo hands over 47 Main Street to Wits Business School 28 Jun 2024by PropertyWheel_G2 min read Anglo American has officially handed over of one its iconic buildings at its former campus in Johannesburg CBD to Wits Business School to launch the Wits Crucible, a state-of-the-art Centre for Entre...

01/07/2024

Anglo American’s iconic building to become Wits Business School’s Centre for Entrepreneurship 28 June 2024 - Wits University WBS will use the City Centre building to provide crucial business education, business incubation, and business acceleration services for entrepreneurs. Anglo American toda...

07/06/2024

"Blazing a Trail" - book review. Wednesday 01 March 2023. From 18:30 At ULP House177 Kruger Rd, President Park AH, Midrand, 1685

16/02/2024

The fuel to lead is the autobiography of current Wits Business School Head and Director, Professor Maurice Radebe. It is an inspirational story told with the intention of fuelling both emerging and established leaders so that they can go further than they thought possible. The themes of the book ste...

20/01/2024

🚨FULL PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE 🚨

The Conversations in Energy Event of 2024 is finally here! Join us on January 23rd for a reflection on the IRP and its role in the South African energy landscape with our esteemed panel of experts. 🌍

While in-person attendance is full, you can still register to join us online. Bookings are essential, so make sure to secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dfsiaKgW

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gear up for a year of growth and transformation in the energy sector. See you there! 💡

10/01/2024

Congratulations Priscillah Mabelane on your appointment as the Chair of Eskom's National Transmission Company! Your journey from leading Sasol's energy business to this prestigious position is a testament to your exceptional leadership and profound understanding of the energy sector. Your expertise and dedication are invaluable assets in Eskom's restructuring and the nation's energy future. As a visionary in the Just Energy Transition, your appointment is not just a personal triumph but a significant milestone for South Africa. Your leadership will undoubtedly propel Eskom and the energy sector towards new heights. South Africa is indeed lucky to have you at the helm of such a crucial endeavor.

Executive vice president of Sasol's energy business, Priscillah Mabelane, has been named the first chairperson of the board of the National Transmission Company of South Africa.

19/11/2023

New episode alert: 📢
🤖 From saving lives in healthcare to nurturing minds in education, empowering communities in financial inclusion, and enhancing yields in agriculture – AI and Generative AI are reshaping . Discover the incredible potential that lies for South Africa with Hlulekisile (Lexi) Shongwe, consultant at ; Ayanda Ngcebetsha, Data, Analytics &AI Director at Microsoft and Martin Bekker, Lecturer in the School of Electronic and Information Engineering at University of the Witwatersrand in our latest episode! 🎧

Listen to their insights here: https://on.bcg.com/3smsuv5

Wits Business School Nozipho Tshabalala

In conversation with South African business leaders. A podcast where we talk to key business and thought leaders making waves in South Africa and across the African continent, discussing important topics facing the country, including how to address key challenges, find solutions to complex problems....

19/11/2023

Last week, we released our much anticipated fourth episode in our Backstage Pass series in partnership with WBS. To get you excited, this episode delves deep into how Gen AI, together with AI more broadly, can help address some of South Africa's most significant societal challenges across healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and agriculture. Do tune in: https://on.bcg.com/3SFWq08

Ayanda Ngcebetsha Hlulekisile (Lexi) Shongwe Martin Bekker Nozipho Tshabalala

Last week, we released our much anticipated fourth episode in our Backstage Pass series in partnership with WBS. To get you excited, this episode delves deep…

08/08/2023