We are very pleased to announce that Lebo Mathole has become the first person to have completed her PhD in Economics at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) within an initiative funded by the British Council under the SA-UK University Staff Doctoral Programme, that is co-ordinated by PASCAL Africa Director, Professor Marius Ventor.

It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my dear friend, mentor and colleague of 41 years, Michael J. Camasso. His profound influence on my life and career is something I feel honored to carry forward, yet the absence of his guidance and friendship leaves a void that words can scarcely convey.