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Prof Tyobeka lauds proposed national nuclear initiative
The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) – and internationally renowned nuclear energy expert – Prof Bismark Tyobeka,… Read more
Zanobia Kanjee triumphs at HEWLA 2024, championing women in support services
Zanobia Kanjee, head of e-Learning at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit for Distance Learning, has been recognised for her remarkable… Read more
NWU students excel in SAICA ITC exams
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Initial Test of Competence (ITC) exam is a critical milestone for aspiring chartered… Read more
GNU should expedite key growth-friendly reforms for better GDP figures
“After the revised zero growth (0,0%) in the first quarter of 2024, the better news is that real gross domestic product (GDP) in South Africa grew… Read more
Tanzanian spray toad extinction highlights the need to protect biodiversity
When a species becomes extinct in the wild, the loss is permanent. For Africa, a serious loss is the extinction of the Tanzanian Kihansi spray… Read more
NWU chancellor honoured for her outstanding leadership
African Women in Business (AWiB) and Regenesys Business School honoured the chancellor of the North-West University (NWU) with their prestigious… Read more
About our VC
Prof Bismark Tyobeka, a leading nuclear power expert, started his term as principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU on 1 June 2022. Read more about the man at the helm of the NWU.
NWU thrashes UFS 4-0 to secure home Varsity Football final
The North-West University (NWU) delivered a commanding performance in the semi-final clash against the University of the Free State (UFS), defeating them 4-0 at the NWU Mahikeng Stadium… Read more
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