NWU academic tackles youth unemployment
As statistics for youth unemployment in South Africa continue to rise, a North-West University (NWU) academic is at the forefront of seeking solutions to the crisis.
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NWU scientists intensify Covid-19 fight
In the week the World Health Organisation warned of a “new and dangerous phase” in the Coronavirus pandemic, the NWU ramped up its efforts to fight the scourge.
NWU alumnus is one of winners the Africa-France 1 000 Entrepreneurs Challenge
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Sydwell Sihlangu and founder of Eco-Agro Enterprise Pty Ltd has been selected as one of the winners of Africa-France Summit and Digital Africa’s 1 000 Entrepreneurs Challenge competition.
NWU’s hands-on Chemistry experts produces sanitisers
Amid the global pandemic hand washing with soap or using sanitiser has become one of the top measures recommended to help curb the spread of the virus, creating unprecedented levels of demand for alcohol-based sanitisers.
NWU Soccer Institute alumnus extends contract with SuperSport FC
Former North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute goalkeeper Boalefa Pule has signed a contract extension with SuperSport United FC until 2023.
NWU student reaches out to local community in their time of need
Through the help of local business owners in the small village of Logagane in the North West Province, North-West University (NWU) student Julius Mabebe is putting food on the table of struggling households in the village during the lockdown.
NWU hosts virtual Africa Day lecture
On 29 May 2020 the North-West University (NWU) hosted the first of its kind virtual Africa Day commemoration lecture.
NWU to host virtual Africa Day event
Africa Day is commemorated annually to acknowledge and celebrate the African Union’s successes in its fight against colonialism and apartheid. Furthermore, this event recognises the progress made by the African continent, and also reflects on challenges that Africa continues to face.
NWU alumus’ business idea mushrooms to the top in business innovation competition
On 6 May 2020 North-West University (NWU) alumnus Sydwell Sihlangu walked away as one of the winners of the Regional Connect Health Open Innovation Challenge with his business idea about establishing a mushroom hub.
Surviving a pandemic: South Africa economy post Covid-19
The global Covid-19 pandemic has seen unprecedented economic disruptions during the last few months.
According to North-West University (NWU) professor of Economics at the NWU Business School, Prof Ravinder Rena, it will take a very long time for the country’s economy to recover meaningfully after the measures introduced by government to curb the spread of the global virus.