Press Releases

Having a successful chain of appliance stores was not enough for Margaret Hirsch who at the age of 70, added to her string of academic qualifications with a Master of Business Administration from REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL. She was born in Zimbabwe and after her father passed away when she was 12 years old, she moved…

Graduation ceremonies deserve to be celebrated and the return of a ‘traditional’ graduation after a three-year hiatus is to be welcomed. A graduation ceremony is a momentous occasion in that it is a celebration of the hard work of students in some instances under trying conditions. The sacrifices and efforts of students and their families…

Honoris United Universities, the first and largest pan-African network of private higher education institutions in Africa, releases its inaugural impact report. Honoris equips >61,000 students with future-proof skills to build rewarding careers solving Africa’s most pressing challenges Actis-backed pan-African education platform secures one of the highest impact scores across Actis’ portfolio Honoris is championing digital…

On Friday 18th March 2022, REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL hosted an insightful webinar discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human rights. Guest Speakers, Dr. Nitin Ghila (specialist medical doctor) and Ms. Revana Babulall (specialist medicolegal practitioner) provided insights into our human rights during this global crisis. Dr. Ghila provided an in-depth discussion on the…

The role customer service plays in navigating challenges in the workplace. DATE: Tuesday 31 August 2021  TIME: 11h00 – 12h00   The session on the importance of customer service and customer care was moderated by Dr Shahiem Patel, an academic at REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL.  In this session, customer support, customer care and customer experience were brought…

In South Africa, entrepreneurship remains a central key to unlocking a truly inclusive economy. As the country turns its attention to rebuilding during the midst of an ongoing pandemic, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as an integral source of employment and poverty alleviation. In South Africa, SMEs account for about 60% of…

How Goal Setting Helps To Navigate Challenges In The Workplace On Tuesday, 13th July 2021, REGENT Connect once again hosted a successful webinar entitled Navigating the Challenges in the Workplace: Goal Setting. The webinar took place against the backdrop of riots and unrest in the country, and thus, the topic tended to generate deeper meaning for presenters…

What is meant by employability and how does it affect you? This question is asked against the background of constant (and accelerating) change in the world of work: disruptive technologies and business practices require an agile workforce and individuals which have that unique mix of skills, abilities and personal qualities that make them stand out…

Message of Support to UCT The Management, Staff and Students of REGENT Business School are saddened by the horrific news of fires that have ravaged areas surrounding the University and indeed significant parts of the University property as well. We are all grateful that no lives have been lost. It is distressing though to note…

In the run-up to World Health Day on 7 April 2021, and as a token of gratitude to South Africa’s healthcare fraternity, REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL*, a member of Honoris United Universities**, has halved the cost of its Higher Certificate in Healthcare Services Management (HCHSM). The offer on the NQF 5 qualification applies to healthcare professionals,…

REGENT Connect hosted a webinar as part of the Employability – Future Fit webinar series (find link here). Dr Ronel Blom, Academic Dean of REGENT Business School, hosted Ms Cindy Norcott, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of two award-winning recruitment agencies, and founder and chairperson of the Robin Hood Foundation. Ms Norcott addressed participants on…