Nuclear sector is an important economic growth driver, says NWU Vice-Chancellor

The nuclear sector remains an important economic growth driver that can support job creation, skills development and industrial expansion in South Africa, according to North-West University (NWU) principal and vice-chancellor Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka.

Speaking at the NWU Nuclear Alumni Engagement held on 19 March 2026 in Sandton,…

Munnik finishes seventh at the World Indoor Championships

Middle-distance runner Luan Munnik, competing in his first World Indoor Championships in Poland, finished seventh in the men’s 3000 m final heat on Saturday 21 March, achieving a personal best time of 7:37.94. The NWU star rose to the occasion and showed no fear on the global stage.

For Luan, who had faced injury challenges and had not…

NWU secures automated greenhouse to advance food security research

The Food Security and Safety (FSS) research niche area at North-West University (NWU) has secured a state-of-the-art automated greenhouse that will strengthen research capacity, support student training and expand crop production studies under controlled conditions.

The initiative is meant to equip students with both skillsets to…

Economic recovery in South Africa will likely be interrupted this year

As was expected, in the light of the prevailing elevated global economic uncertainties, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has again left interest rates unchanged for now.

Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the decision on 26 March is an…

NWU Soccer Institute manager elected USSA Football secretary general

The growing influence of the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute in national university sport was underscored this week when institute manager Dr Vuyolwethu Sambo was elected secretary general of University Sport South Africa (USSA) Football, a body responsible for coordinating football competitions across higher-education…

Academic explores the “Erasmus effect” in Springbok culture, leadership and performance

Prof. Re-an Müller, deputy director of the School of Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), delivered a compelling public lecture at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) as part of its 60-year celebrations.

Hosted by the Department of Marketing, Retail Business and Sport Management in the Faculty of Management…

Workshop targets legal skills gap in municipalities

A local government law workshop hosted by the Faculty of Law at the North-West University (NWU) brought together municipal councillors and officials from across the country to strengthen the legal knowledge required for effective service delivery.

The training workshop was organised by the South African Research Chair in Cities, Law and…

Law seminar explores Companies Tribunal’s role in dispute resolution

The North-West University's (NWU) Faculty of Law hosted a seminar which provided an in-depth exploration of the Companies Tribunal and its essential role in alternative dispute resolution, offering students a closer look at real-world legal practices.

The seminar, held across the Potchefstroom and Mahikeng campuses, was specifically…

Dr Ndumiso Mazibuko - from lecture halls to industry leadership

The North-West University (NWU) continues to produce graduates who shape industries, influence policy and contribute meaningfully to society. Among these distinguished alumni is Dr Ndumiso Vusumuzi Mazibuko, a seasoned agricultural economist whose career spans over 15 years at the forefront of agricultural development in South Africa.

A…

Media role under focus amid concerns over youth election turnout

With South Africa preparing for the 2026 local government elections, the role of the media in strengthening democracy and drawing in younger voters is under focus as analysts warn that low youth turnout remains a concern for the credibility of the electoral process.

Dr Musara Lubombo, deputy director of the School of Communication at…