NWU staff attend launch of African Institute for Supply Chain Research

Three staff members of the North-West University (NWU) Business School attended the launch of the African Institute for Supply Chain Research (AISCR) on 13 August 2019 at UNISA’s Muckleneuck Campus in Pretoria.

Prof Fulu Netswera, Prof Jan Meyer and Prof Ravinder Rena attended the event.

The purpose of the launch was to…

Another successful Ikateleng project for the NWU

The North-West University (NWU) recently celebrated the achievements of the top performing Grade 10 to 12 learners at the official closing ceremony of the 2019 Ikateleng project in Lichtenburg.

The project, now in its 30th year, is a joint initiative undertaken with Agricultural Group, NWK.

Ikateleng – which means empower…

NWU partners with Eureka School for special sports day

The 2019 rendition of the Eureka School’s Special Sports Day for high-support learners will see the North-West University (NWU) and the Vanderbijlpark community join forces to ensure a fun-filled day for all the young participants.

This year the NWU will take part in the initiative for the second time, and staff members from the Faculty of…

Let’s consider having more trust savvy

Do we have trust savvy? This is the question asked by Dr Marita Heyns, a researcher at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Optentia research focus area.

Through her research, Dr Heyns – who has a particular interest in the development of models for interpersonal- and organisational trust within workplace contexts characterised by transition…

NWU educates learners on GIS application

The subject group Geography and Environmental Studies on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng recently hosted 42 learners from Tiegotawana High School.

The purpose of this event was to educate these Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners on the application of Geographic Information System (GIS) software and the practical…

New wheels for Snippie

As the car sped away, the Swart family were left aghast at the aftermath of a reckless deed. Their six-year old whippet, Snippie, was the victim of an accident that left her paralysed from the waist down.

Mom Carien was as devastated by the injury suffered by their beloved Snippie as she was by the trauma that afflicted her 10-year…

André Pretorius shares his World Cup memories

He has more than 1 500 first-class points to his name, and boasts 31 tests for the Springboks: Yes, André Pretorius is definitely one of South Africa’s great rugby heroes.

André was also one of Jake White’s Springboks who captured the 2007 IRC World Cup in France.

Today his home is in Potchefstroom, where he is chief coach…

NWU committed to ensuring a bright future for its students

With South Africa’s unemployment rate constantly rising, the North-West University (NWU) is trying to secure its students’ future by bringing job opportunities to them.

On 6 August 2019 the NWU’s Career Centre, together with Department of Mineral Resources, organised a career fair for students on the campus in Potchefstroom.

NWU experts highlight the importance of training fempreneurs

With Women’s Month in full swing, two experts from the North-West University (NWU) are shining the spotlight on the importance of entrepreneurial training for female entrepreneurs.

The experts, Dr Natanya Meyer and Dr Luzaan Hamilton – who are both members of the School of Business Management – are of the opinion that to enable women to…

NWU researchers compare inclusive growth of BRICS countries

In 2008 the world economy faced its most dangerous financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930’s. This global crisis had a severe impact on South Africa and its fellow BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, China and India).

These countries – which have been dubbed the engines of economic growth –are well placed to take a…