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Accounting matters: NWU's Management Accountancy students shine again
When people hear the word “accounting”, they often think of numbers, spreadsheets and meticulous financial records. But in a country like South… Read more
NWU academics to speak at cannabis workshop in Botswana
Three North-West University (NWU) academics from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will highlight the value of indigenous knowledge… Read more
Registration progress at the NWU
The North-West University (NWU) is pleased with progress regarding the registration of first-year students for the 2025… Read more
Aerobics team secures historic third championship
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu
Hard work and commitment paid off for the North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng… Read more
Donald Trump to thrash South Africa’s economy?
He is back and South Africa’s economic welfare – like that of most other global economies – is not on his list of priorities. On Monday, 20… Read more
Minister Nkabane gives full support to North-West University’s medical school
Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, Minister of Higher Education and Training has given her full support to the establishment of the… 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.
Achievement of SONA targets will depend on faster implementation of growth-friendly policies
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s wide-ranging State of the Nation Address (SONA) agenda that confirms the tangible commitment of the Government of National Unity (GNU) to faster and higher… Read more
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