Smart Village dialogue advances South Africa’s first indigenous knowledge-led initiative

By Mzwandile Ndlovu

A renewed push to translate indigenous knowledge (IK) into practical rural development took centre stage as stakeholders gathered for the Second Smart Village conference in Nyandeni in the Eastern Cape.

Held under the theme “Towards an indigenous knowledge-based smart village model: A…

Coach Malgas targets playoff spot in crucial clash

By Mzwandile Ndlovu

The North-West University’s (NWU) Soccer Institute is preparing for a decisive clash against Belligerators FC on Saturday, 25 April, at Mmabatho Stadium. They are hoping secure their place in the provincial playoffs of the South African Football Association (SAFA) Motsepe League.

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Inflation pressures build, but South Africa may avoid drastic policy moves

The slight rise in the March headline inflation was expected at this stage. Core inflation increased from 3,0% to 3,2%.

Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the full impact of the global oil price shock, together with the higher fuel and Road Accident Fund levies, adjusted carbon…

NWU to host public lecture on financial management skills for emerging entrepreneurs

The North-West University (NWU) will host a public lecture focused on equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with practical financial management skills to support sustainable business growth. The session will be presented by Clement Makwela from the School of Management Sciences.

Clement is an emerging academic and researcher in business…

Funding push puts Africa’s energy gap in focus

A new funding commitment of more than $1,1 billion by the European Investment Bank is set to accelerate renewable energy projects across Africa, but experts say it will only begin to address a deeper, systemic electricity deficit affecting millions across the continent.

“This level of investment is important in catalysing renewable…

Trial of the century to determine who controls AI’s future

It is the battle of the billionaires as two of the most powerful heavyweights in the tech industry will step into the ring on Monday 27 April in Oakland, California, when Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman goes to trial.

The stakes for the future of the AI industry could not be higher. Musk, the founder of Tesla, Inc., SpaceX and…

NWU strengthens residence life through strategic benchmarking visit to University of Pretoria

The North-West University (NWU) continues to advance its commitment to student success and holistic development through strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange.

In this regard, the acting campus director for student life on the Potchefstroom Campus, Funani Mabala, led a delegation on a benchmarking visit to the University of…

Academic recognised globally for blockchain research

A North-West University (NWU) academic has earned international recognition for research examining how ready South Africa’s public sector is to adopt blockchain technology.

Dr Beatah Sibanda received the 2024 Best Abstract Award from the British Blockchain Association for her study on blockchain adoption in government systems.

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Young Guns coach: 2026 was a season of growth

The 2026 Varsity Cup Young Guns (YS) campaign may be over, but the FNB NWU YGs have once again proven why they remain one of the toughest sides in the competition. Although they fell short of winning the title, the season offered valuable lessons in growth and resilience.

The NWU YGs failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time in…

Faculty of Law alumni reunion focuses on ethics, AI and legal excellence

The North-West University (NWU) Faculty of Law reunion recently brought together distinguished alumni who are legal practitioners, academics and institutional leaders for an evening of engagement, reflection and knowledge-sharing. The event was held at the Seven Villa Hotel and Spa in Sandton, Johannesburg.

The reunion formed part of…