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NWU does its bit to safeguard the quality of medicine
The North-West University (NWU) not only strives to offer quality education in a South African context, but also has a huge drive to spread this expertise further around the world.
S&P’s revised outlook on SA reinforces the need for speedier fiscal and structural reforms
“The decision by rating agency Standard & Poor (S&P) to reduce its outlook on South Africa from stable to negative was widely expected, and the markets have to a large extent already adjusted their prices accordingly.”
Renewal of the term of the vice-chancellor of the NWU
The first term of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) vice-chancellor, Prof Dan Kgwadi, will come to an end in May 2020. His first term started on 1 April 2014. The NWU Council reappointed Prof Kgwadi for another four years as NWU vice-chancellor during its meeting on 21 November 2019.
Majority MPC decision is disappointing and unduly cautious
“It is disappointing that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) majority view is unable to contemplate reducing the repo rate, although the space now clearly exists to act positively.”
This is according to Prof Raymond Parsons, a well-known economist and academic from the North-West University (NWU) Business School.
NWU installs Dr Anna Mokgokong as its third chancellor
The North-West University (NWU) installed Dr Anna Mokgokong, renowned business leader and entrepreneur, as its third chancellor during a prestigious event at the Feather Hill venue in Potchefstroom on 20 November. As chancellor she will serve as titular head of the NWU. All qualifications awarded by the university are formally conferred by the chancellor.
NWU professor appointed as High Court judge
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Elmarie van der Schyff of the Faculty of Law has been appointed as a judge in the Gauteng Division of the High Court after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed off on her appointment this week.
Leopards Lair 2019: Melanie wins big by fighting period poverty
Melanie Pieterse is a young entrepreneur on a mission. As the winner of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Leopards Lair competition, this final-year student in industrial engineering not only impress as a start-up fempreneur, she is also actively supporting fellow entrepreneurs.
NWU consistently among top SA universities in rankings
The North-West University (NWU) has proven to be a consistent force of quality higher education. This is clear in the newest rankings that were released by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings in November.
The current situation of the DA and the power of coalitions – an expert opinion
The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s main opposition party, has undergone some major changes and developments over the past few weeks.