Human Interest
NWU’s communication studies students showcase their practical skills
North-West University (NWU) students are showcasing their journalistic skills and talent by running a live student news site.
NWU student announced a winner in SASA bursary competition
North-West University (NWU) honours student in business statistics Ketsane Benson Nkuna has been announced as one of the winners of the South African Statistical Association (SASA) Bursary and Scholarship competition for 2019.
NWU alumnus’ song makes waves on MTV Base
North-West University (NWU) alumnus and BCom graduate Osman "Hypnosis" Mkhondo’s new single Slay Queen - featuring Decency and the legendary Thebe - is causing a stir on MTV Base and across the South African airwaves.
Yes, we are in another recession: NWU economists say the red lights are on
South Africa is in a technical recession – what now? Two economists from the North-West University (NWU) discuss the implications of this for the economy.
Worse than expected GDP data highlights SA’s economic damage
“The worse than expected GDP data for the fourth quarter of 2019 confirms that not only did the South African economy experience a ‘technical recession’ in the second half of 2019, but that growth in 2019 as a whole was also only 0,2%.”
NWU and partners to honour Dr Ruth Mompati
The North-West University (NWU), in conjunction with The Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation (DACSR) and the Ruth Mompati Foundation, will be hosting a memorial lecture in honour of the late struggle stalwart Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati.
Alumni and friends to gather for annual business breakfast
Gender-based Violence: Where did we go wrong?
The Crime Against Women in South Africa Report by Statistics SA shows that femicide (the murder of women on the basis of their gender), is five times higher than the global average. This means that in South Africa, women are five times more likely to be killed due to gender-based violence.
Gaining momentum as a unitary institution in 2020
“It is a new decade and with it comes the opportunity to define ourselves as agents of excellence and impact.”