IP Forum stationery donation drive: help us to make a difference

School accessories such as stationery do not come cheap. Just ask any parent who has to buy stationery at the beginning of every school year. For many parents, especially those in low income groups, this is a daunting task that causes major stress. The same can be said for the learners who subsequently have to make do without these essential…

North West premier addresses NWU MBA students

On 28 January 2019 the North-West University (NWU) Business School hosted its annual open day for new and current MBA students on the campus in Potchefstroom. 

Hundreds of students waited excitedly to be addressed by Prof Dan Kgwadi, NWU vice chancellor, Prof Fulu Netswera, director of the Business School, and Prof Job Mokgoro,…

Employment drive sets transport students on their way

The latest unemployment statistics released by StatsSA indicate that the official unemployment figure rose to 27,5 % in the third quarter, up from 27,2 % in the second quarter of this year.

With at least 6,2 million unemployed South Africans – mainly young people – the North-West University (NWU) is forging ahead with…

Tool for talent risk management may retain academics

The voluntary turnover rate of academics ranges between 41 and 63% and at least 6 000 new academics are required to replace retiring academics within the next five years.

These research statistics and estimates do not look good, do they? Fortunately a recent doctoral research study has shone the light on talent management with a view…

SA’s fiscal arithmetic and growth outlook remain weak and vulnerable

The economic and fiscal strategies outlined in Tito Mboweni’s 2018 medium term budget policy statement (MTBPS) on 24 October 2018 are likely to have a mixed impact on business and the markets, given the constraints governing the fiscal framework.

Although facing an unenviable task, the Finance Minister…

Commodity risk management: students g(r)ain experience

Economic instability has changed the way in which companies operate. Long gone are the days when decisions were made solely with the help of forecasts and projections. Risk management has become an integral part of good management and governance.

This is also true for grain marketing and trading.

Risk management students from the…

Alumnus connects business dots for young entrepreneurs

The North-West University (NWU) is passionate about entrepreneurship and proudly acts as an enabler for the next generation of successful entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs such as Nkateko Rafael Khoza.

For Nkateko, the managing director of Nessa Engineering, life has taken him on an exciting rollercoaster ride from obtaining a BCom in bank risk…

EWP: Changing the face of entrepreneurship in South Africa

It is a proven fact that investing in female entrepreneurs results in job creation, new sources of revenue and innovative contributions to community.

Such innovations – as developed during the 2018 rendition of the Enterprising Women Programme (EWP) – include among others a virtual office management system, a space optimising furniture…

Research explores preferences of game meat eaters

Earlier this year, Statistics SA stated that over six million South Africans are currently unemployed. With the country’s current economic climate resulting in shrinking opportunities for formal employment, more and more South Africans are turning to entrepreneurship.

North-West University (NWU) Tourism Research in Economic Environs…

Paving the way for women entrepreneurs

Opportunity should be without bias. There is a dearth of female entrepreneurs in the country and the North-West University (NWU) is addressing this problem through the Enterprising Women Programme (EWP).

There are many pitfalls and roadblocks facing women who want to start their own business and a level playing field is an imperative where…