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Bushmeat poaching: When the wildlife disappears, tourists will follow
South Africa’s wildlife is one of its greatest tourism assets. Every year, visitors travel from across the world to… Read more
Prestige lecture highlights evolving tools in fight against corruption
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a prestige lecture that brought together academics, students, staff,… Read more
Accreditation brings NWU’s medical school closer to reality
The North-West University (NWU) has reached a decisive milestone in establishing the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine… Read more
SADiLaR takes African language grammar into the digital age
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to… Read more
COGTA-NWU partnership celebrates building tomorrow’s municipal leaders
The North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and the North-West University (NWU… Read more
South Africa should reclaim its place in the nuclear fuel future
South Africa was developing HALEU-range nuclear fuel years before it became a global strategic priority.
… Read moreA cricket throw ignited world champion’s golden javelin journey
The North-West University (NWU) and javelin success are synonymous.
It seems like javelin stars are manufactured at the… Read more
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