South Africa has the highest incidence of economic fraud in the world, with a staggering 77% of businesses having experienced fraudulent activities.

Over the years the North West University (NWU) has shown that it is not only dedicated to achieving academic excellence, but also to helping and developing the community and the environment.

Dr Mala Singh, executive coach and management consultant, has been appointed as the new director for People and Culture. She has been appointed for a fixed term of four years as from 1 October 2018. 

The Career Centre of the North-West University (NWU) recently launched a brand new career services management system across the three campuses in Potchefstroom, Vanderbijlpark and Mahikeng.

The North-West University (NWU) was the third stop during the public protector’s recent roadshow.

When Grade 12 graduates of the Ikateleng project sit for their matric exams, they can be confident that the North-West University (NWU) has given them the tools to empower themselves.

The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted the annual EdTech Summit for Sub-Saharan Africa. This was the first time this summit was held in South Africa.

On 15 August 2018, the North-West University (NWU) formally constituted the Unit for Continuing Education (UCE) Business Development Forum (BDF).

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Ilani Loubser walked away with the Distinguished Young Women Scientist: Astronomy award during the 2018 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) ceremony.

Prof Melville Saayman, director of the research focus area Tourism Research in Economic Environs and Society (TREES) at the North-West University (NWU), recently received Tourism Educators of South Africa’s (TESA’s) first Tourism Educators Lifetime Achievement Award during the International Tourism Scholars Association (ITSA) conference held in Pretoria.