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Vanderbijlpark Campus launches Inter-Res tournament
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has officially launched its much-anticipated Inter-Res tournament, a sports event designed to provide all students with a chance to showcase their athletic talents while fostering inclusivity and unity. This exciting initiative, which runs from March to July, brings together students…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-we-engage-friends-abroad
This is why we engage with friends abroad
This week a delegation from the NWU will leave for the shores of the United States to visit North Carolina State University (NCSU). We do so during a time of great tension between our two countries. We cannot look past that. The relationship between the US and South Africa is strained, but we cannot let that derail us from our goal, which is to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-entrepreneurship-hub-boost-innovation-and-hope
NWU launches entrepreneurship hub to boost innovation – and hope
Universities are evolving beyond academic learning and becoming “dynamic hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship”, according to Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU). He was speaking at the official handover ceremony for the North West Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub site, held at the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/hoe-vlakke-van-beleidsonsekerheid-rede-vir-onveranderde-rentekoerse
Hoë vlakke van beleidsonsekerheid rede vir onveranderde rentekoerse
Die besluit deur die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) van die Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank (SARB) om die repokoers onveranderd te laat, beklemtoon die rol van niemodelgebaseerde oordele in beleidskeuses, veral in die huidige onseker omstandighede. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Besigheidskool, sê hierdie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/high-policy-uncertainty-levels-reason-unchanged-interest-rates
High policy uncertainty levels reason for unchanged interest rates
The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to leave the repo rate unchanged highlights the role of non-model-based judgement in policy choices, especially in current uncertain circumstances. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says this decision…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-groundbreaking-ai-workshops-international-experts
NWU hosts groundbreaking AI workshops with international experts
The North-West University (NWU) is once again leading the way in innovative educational practices with the recent artificial intelligence (AI)-focused workshops organised by its Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Training and Education in South Africa (TELIT-SA) research entity. In collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-explores-socio-political-dynamics
Seminar explores socio-political dynamics
The School of Government Studies at the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a thought-provoking discussion on the dynamics of urban conflict in South Africa, featuring conflict resolution expert Andre Vlok. Dr Seshupo Mosala, a lecturer in the School of Government Studies, and Katlego Mbali Sekwele, part-time lecturer at Vuselela TVET…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-claim-first-varsity-cup-2025-win
Eagles claim first Varsity Cup 2025 win
It was third time lucky and well deserved for the NWU Eagles as they beat Wits 39-34 in their Varsity Cup clash in Johannesburg on Monday night. It hadn’t been all smooth sailing for coach Burger van der Westhuizen and his team, who lost their first two games to Ikeys (32-23) in a protest-disrupted clash that saw the game move from The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/rne-begroting-moet-maatreels-ondersteun-wat-groei-bevorder
RNE Begroting moet maatreëls ondersteun wat groei bevorder
Die groeisyfers van die bruto binnelandse produk vir die vierde kwartaal wat op 4 Maart bekend gemaak is, is positief, maar die matige herstel van die BBP in Kwartaal 4 van 2024 bevestig weer eens dat die Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) reg was om baie hoër inklusiewe groei en groter werkskepping as Suid-Afrika se vernaamste oorkoepelende…http://news.nwu.ac.za/gnu-budget-should-support-growth-enhancing-measures
GNU Budget should support growth-enhancing measures
The fourth quarter (4Q) gross domestic product (GDP) growth figures that were released on 4 March are positive, but the mild recovery in the GDP in the 4Q of 2024 again confirms that the Government of National Unity (GNU) is right to have set much higher inclusive growth and stronger job creation as South Africa’s key overarching economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-crossroads-time-restore-faith
South Africa is at a crossroads: Time to restore faith
South Africa is at a breaking point. The political landscape is shifting, economic pressures are mounting, and trust in government is waning. Dr Sysman Motloung, a political analyst and academic at North-West University (NWU), has spent years studying the nation’s fractures: how power is won, wielded, and too often squandered. His research spans…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-soccer-institute-strengthens-squad-experienced-winger
NWU Soccer Institute strengthens squad with experienced winger
The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute has reinforced its squad by re-signing a seasoned winger with top-flight and lower-division experience in South Africa and Botswana,Orebotse Mongae. Mongae previously represented the NWU, returns to bolster the team’s campaign in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. “It brings me peace and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-reunion-strengthens-ties
Alumni reunion strengthens ties
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Alumni Relations section, in collaboration with the Faculty of Theology, recently hosted a vibrant Theology reunion at the Vanderbijlpark Campus’s Tsebonokeng Hall, providing an excellent opportunity for alumni to reconnect and learn about the latest developments at the university. Zanele Ngobese, alumni…http://news.nwu.ac.za/selling-tekkies-award-winning-lecturer
From selling tekkies to award-winning lecturer
Dr Thulisile Bhuda once stood behind the counter at a Tekkie Town store in in a mall, ringing up customers’ purchases. Now, years later, she stands in front of a lecture hall of students at the University of Mpumalanga, sharing her knowledge of culture and heritage, with a PhD in indigenous knowledge from the North-West University (NWU) behind her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/botswana-urges-fellow-african-nations-bolster-regional-trade
Botswana urges fellow African nations to bolster regional trade
Despite its vast resources and production capacity, Africa remains heavily reliant on external markets. This state of affairs has prompted Botswana to raise the alarm about low levels of intra-African trade. “It's disheartening that Africa is still unable to realise trade among its countries,” said Dr Phenyo Butale, Botswana’s Minister of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/charting-strategic-path-2025-academic-year
Charting a strategic path for 2025 academic year
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu The 2025 academic year is officially under way at the North-West University (NWU). Staff members across all three campuses attended the opening ceremony on Thursday, 13 February 2025, where the university leadership outlined priorities for the year ahead. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/albertina-sisulu-research-chair-will-continue-shine-its-light-nursing
Albertina Sisulu Research Chair will continue to shine its light on nursing
In a nod to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) outstanding research abilities, the Albertina Sisulu Research Chair in Nursing Science has been upgraded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) and will continue for another five years under the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI). The SARChI extension followed a successful…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-spring-its-north-carolina-state-university-step
The NWU has a spring in its North Carolina State University step
Spring is in the air here in the USA where a large delegation from the North-West University (NWU) is visiting North Carolina State University (NCSU). The trees on their beautiful main campus are coated with colourful emerging blossoms, and although the sights like the majestic Memorial Bell Tower at Henry Square are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-paving-way-towards-international-career-iec
Seminar: paving the way towards an international career with IEC
The Faculty of Humanities of the NWU recently hosted a seminar aimed at graduates and final-year students who are eager to explore international work and travel opportunities. The Faculty has a strong relationship with the Intercultural Education Corporation (IEC), who sent a delegation to South Africa to share first-hand insight into the Work and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-defender-delivers-guest-lecture