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Spoedige ekonomiese hervormings moet geïmplementeer word vir beter groeivooruitsigte
“Die goeie nuus is dat Suid-Afrika op die ou end ’n ‘tegniese resessie’ (twee agtereenvolgende kwartale van negatiewe groei) naelskraap vermy het deur in die vierde kwartaal van 2023 ’n geringe styging van 0,1% in die bruto binnelandse produk (BBP) geregistreer het.” In sy kommentaar op die groeisyfers vir die vierde kwartaal van 2023 wat op 5…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rapid-economic-reforms-must-be-implemented-better-growth-prospects
Rapid economic reforms must be implemented for better growth prospects
“The good news is that South Africa has, after all, narrowly avoided a ‘technical recession’ (two successive quarters of negative growth) by registering a scant gross domestic product (GDP) growth rise of 0,1% in the fourth quarter of 2023.” In commenting on the growth figures for the fourth quarter of 2023 that were released on 5 March, Prof…http://news.nwu.ac.za/building-better-futures-importance-2024-school-governing-body-elections
Building better futures: the importance of the 2024 school governing body elections
Prof Leenta Grobler, deputy director of the Business School at the North-West University, explains why it is imperative that the 2024 school governing body elections must be characterised by informed decisions. “As we approach the 2024 school governing body (SGB) elections in South Africa, it is essential to understand the profound impact these…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anna-mokgokong-nwu-inspiring-inclusivity
Dr Anna Mokgokong: The NWU is inspiring inclusivity
On Friday, 8 March we celebrate International Women’s Day. It is a time for reflection and remembrance, and a time when we recognise the sacrifices of the past and accomplishments to come. It has been 113 years since the first International Women’s Day was celebrated in 1911, and we live in a world that has been irrevocably changed since then.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/n-nuwe-geslag-kampvegters-vir-maatskaplike-geregtigheid-tree-na-vore
’n Nuwe geslag kampvegters vir maatskaplike geregtigheid tree na vore
Om maatskaplike geregtigheid in ’n ongelyke wêreld te verkry, is dit noodsaaklik om ’n beter wêreld te skep. Ons het ’n nuwe geslag regsleiers nodig wat gereed is om die reg op al sy gebiede en dienste vir mense meer toeganklik te maak. Dit het by die konferensie vir Suider-Afrikaanse regsdosente (Southern African Law Teachers’ Conference)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-breed-social-justice-champions-enters-fold
New breed of social justice champions enters the fold
In an inequitable world, achieving social justice is central to bringing about a better world. We need a new breed of legal leaders ready to make the law in all its fields and services more accessible to people. At the Southern African Law Teachers’ Conference it became clear that a strong sense of responsibility regarding social justice will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sunflower-seeds-show-promise-water-treatment-study
Sunflower seeds show promise in water treatment study
In the face of global water scarcity and pollution challenges, a recent study by North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Lobina Palamuleni has uncovered a potential solution using an unexpected material: sunflower seeds. Traditionally recognised for their versatility in food, medicine and industry, sunflower seeds may now play a pivotal role…http://news.nwu.ac.za/another-impressive-accolade-prof-babalola
Another impressive accolade for Prof Babalola
North-West University (NWU) academic Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola has been appointed as the foreign affairs secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science for a two-year term beginning in May 2024. Prof Babalola, director of the Food Security and Safety research niche area, brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Having collaborated on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-835-years-dedication
Celebrating 835 years of dedication
In a heart-warming celebration of commitment and dedication, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently honoured its staff members for their long-standing service to the institution. The university recognised employees who have reached milestones of 10, 15, 20, 25 and an astonishing 30 years of service. Together, these…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-workshop-highlights-benefits-online-dictionaries
SADiLaR workshop highlights benefits of online dictionaries
The South African Centre, for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) recently facilitated a successful online dictionary training workshop at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. During the one-day workshop staff, students, and language practitioners had the opportunity to delve into the world of online dictionaries…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsingsondersteuningskantoor-neem-aan-n-projek-deel-wat-deur-die-gates-stigting-befonds-word
Navorsingsondersteuningskantoor neem aan ’n projek deel wat deur die Gates-stigting befonds word
Die Navorsingsondersteuningskantoor by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) is een van slegs tien navorsingsondersteuningskantore in die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap (SAOG) wat ’n toekenning gekry het en gekies is om deel te neem aan die projek wat deur Bill en Melinda Gates-stigting befonds word. Dit vorm deel van die inisiatief van…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-support-office-participates-gates-foundation-funded-project
Research Support Office participates in Gates Foundation-funded project
The Research Support Office at the North-West University (NWU) is one of only ten research support offices in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) that received a grant and were selected to participate in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-funded project. This constitutes a part of the Southern African Research and Innovation…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/rassie-erasmus-gaan-n-eredoktorsgraad-van-die-noordwes-universiteit-ontvang
Rassie Erasmus gaan ’n eredoktorsgraad van die Noordwes-Universiteit ontvang
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) gaan ’n eredoktorsgraad toeken aan die Springbok-hoofafrigter en voormalige SA Rugby se Direkteur van Rugby, Johan “Rassie” Erasmus, wat Suid-Afrika gehelp het om die Rugby Wêreldbeker te wen. Die NWU Raad het die besluit tydens hulle gewone vergadering op Donderdag 16 November 2023 goedgekeur. Die versoek vir die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rassie-erasmus-receive-honorary-doctorate-north-west-university
Rassie Erasmus to receive an honorary doctorate from the North-West University
Rugby World Cup-winning coach and former Director of Rugby of SA Rugby, Johan “Rassie” Erasmus, is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the North-West University (NWU). The NWU Council approved the decision during their ordinary meeting on Thursday, 16 November 2023. The request for the awarding of the degree Philosophiae Doctor (Honoris Causa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-mnisi-selected-attend-agriculture-nutrition-and-health-training-programme
Prof Mnisi selected to attend agriculture, nutrition and health training programme
Prof Kenny Mnisi, a North-West University (NWU) academic in the School of Agricultural Sciences, has been accepted to attend the Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Training of Trainers Programme. The first training workshop will take place from 18 to 22 March 2023 in Stellenbosch. The Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/decoding-inflation-could-artificial-intelligence-be-deciding-factor-helps-curb-stubborn-price
Decoding inflation: Could artificial intelligence be the deciding factor that helps curb stubborn price pressure?
According to Dr Jacques de Jongh, Inflation has been a significant talking point ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the last three years, countries have experienced significant increases in general price levels, arguably contributing to one of the most concerning cost-of-living crises since the Great Depression. The drivers of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-again-named-top-higher-education-institution-sedibeng-district
Vanderbijlpark Campus again named top higher education institution in Sedibeng district
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijilpark Campus has once again been recognised as the highest-rated institution for higher education at the prestigious 2023 PMR.africa Business Excellence Awards. PMR.Africa is a leading South African consultancy and research company. It publishes a business journal, together with an online version,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/advanced-coding-techniques-unleashed-coding-summer-school-postgrads
Advanced coding techniques unleashed at the coding summer school for postgrads
The biennial postgraduate coding summer school was jointly hosted by the National Institute for Theoretical Computational Science (NITheCS) and the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The programme is offered at all 26 universities across the country, catering for over 800…http://news.nwu.ac.za/upcoming-international-kahoot-webinar-showcase-power-dynamic-polling-tools
Upcoming international Kahoot! webinar to showcase the power of dynamic polling tools
North-West University (NWU) senior lecturer and charted accountant Kurt Naicker will be presenting at the international Kahoot! webinar for higher education on 21 February 2024 at 09:00 AM CST / 04:00 PM CET. The webinar is titled "Elevate student engagement: Kahoot!'s dynamic polling tools" and will be hosted by Kahoot!. Kurt says the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-parsons-previews-expectations-2024-budget-speech