Africa’s tourism growth hinges on access, investment and visibility

Africa has the attractions to compete for a larger share of global tourism but sustaining the sector’s recent growth on the continent will depend on making destinations easier to reach, enter and navigate, says North-West University (NWU) tourism expert Prof. Elmarie Slabbert.

Prof Slabbert is director of the Tourism Research in Economics…

NWU FC and Upington City FC share the spoils in Motsepe Foundation Championship debut

The North-West University (NWU) FC marked its historic debut in the Motsepe Foundation Championship with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Upington City FC at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 22 August 2026.

Playing in front of a passionate home crowd, the…

NWU graduate builds rural animal health practice from the ground up

Rural livestock farmers often travel long distances to access animal healthcare. North-West University (NWU) graduate Tshepo Selaledi is working to change that through a private animal health practice that is bringing preventive healthcare, farmer education and professional animal health services closer to communities…

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) celebrated the successful completion of the first cohort of 100 graduates in their COGTA-NWU Graduate Programme partnership.

The certification ceremony took place on…

July inflation figures offer welcome relief for consumers and business

The better-than-expected July figure for the consumer price index (CPI) is good news on the inflation front for business and consumers and helps to stabilise medium-term expectations.

In commenting on the CPI figures for July, Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West…

The NWU second chance that changed a life

From the dusty streets of Sharpeville to the boardrooms of the South African financial sector, Molefi Seshabela’s journey is a powerful tale of resilience, failure and triumph. It is a story of defiance – of a young boy who grew up surrounded by poverty but refused to let poverty write the final chapter of his life.…

Study explores natural compounds to limit liver damage from food toxin

Two naturally occurring compounds, Moringa oleifera and coenzyme Q10, could help reduce liver damage caused by aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), according to research by the North-West University (NWU). AFB1 is a toxin linked to contaminated food supplies and an increased risk of liver disease.

The…

NWU and SAPS launch Campus Community Safety Forum to strengthen campus safety and partnership policing

The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), has launched the Campus Community Safety Forum (CCSF) at the Mahikeng Campus of the NWU, establishing a collaborative platform aimed at strengthening campus safety, crime prevention and coordinated responses to safety…

Sharing her STEM journey with the Princess of Africa

Two little boys struggling to find their voices helped their mother find hers and set her on a path from microbiology to research, teaching and the creation of a STEM learning game for African children.

Dr Moleboheng Mokhele, senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the North-…

NWU FC unveils new kit and announces official team

The North-West University Football Club (NWU FC) officially unveiled its new kit and announced their squad for the 2026/27 Motsepe Foundation Championship season, marking a new era in the club’s inaugural campaign in professional football and bringing a long-held dream to life. 

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