Potchefstroom welcomes new Student Campus Council
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom recently elected their new student leaders.
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NWU back to its winning Varsity ways
The Varsity Netball team of the North-West University (NWU) is back to its winning ways after making mincemeat of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) at the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch. The NWU beat the UWC 60-38.
SA economy needs more policy certainty to make latest economic improvement sustainable and build investor confidence
“The better-than-expected GDP figures in the second quarter of 2019 are good news for the economy, as this at least confirms that South Africa has avoided a 'technical recession' (two successive quarters of negative growth), after the bad growth performance of -3,2% in the first quarter.”
Pirates final waits for NWU
The first rugby team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom and defending champions is through to the finals of the Pirates Grand Championships, after beating Roodepoort 41-16 in Alberton.
NWU creates disability awareness
The North-West University (NWU) is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all, and regularly hosts awareness day campaigns on various topics as a way to inform and educate staff and students.
TRADE hosts special lecture on relations between USA and SA
The TRADE research entity hosted a special lecture by the Trade and Investment officer of the United States Embassy on 29 August at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom.
NWU drive to recruit new bone marrow donors attracts 180 volunteers
Becoming a bone marrow donor can save a person’s life. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find the right donor match for a person in need of bone marrow. The North-West University’s (NWU) School of Nursing aims to alleviate this challenge, one step at a time.
Develop your child by reading and telling stories
It is an alarming fact that, in this modern era, parents and caregivers do not spend enough time reading to children or telling them stories. Story telling has many benefits and the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Institute of Psychology and Wellbeing will highlight some of these on 6 September by hosting a storytelling initiative.
Success of Treasury’s latest growth plan hinges on practical implementation and collaboration
“The success of the National Treasury’s latest growth plan will hinge on the practical implementation and collaboration with key stakeholders.”
Are we heading for another recession? NWU expert predicts economic growth for second quarter
On 3 September 2019, the eagerly awaited second quarter GDP data by Statistics South Africa will be released. Quarter 1 of 2019 produced a disappointing quarter-to-quarter economic growth rate of (minus) -3,2%, leading to new concerns of another recession.