South Africa risks losing valuable economic opportunities unless it prioritises the maintenance of its existing roads, rail networks and airports. This is according to Dr Olebogeng Baikgakian academic in transport economics at the North-West University (NWU).
He warns that deteriorating transport infrastructure could undermine economic growth, weaken trade and limit the country’s competitiveness.
The updating and benchmarking of the gross domestic product (GDP) figures for South Africa provide more complete data for both public and private sector decision-makers, which are an essential tool for sound policymaking and business planning.
North-West University (NWU) studentpreneurs from the Mahikeng Campus have made their mark at the Leopard’s Lair pitching finals, themed “Battle of the faculties”, securing three top positions across the knowledge-based and side-hustle categories of the competition.
Transport is about more than moving people and goods. It connects communities to jobs, education and economic opportunities. This message took centre stage as the North-West University (NWU) brought together industry experts, government officials, traditional leaders and students to explore solutions to transport challenges and prepare young people for careers in the sector.
Approximately 14% of employees in South Africa are at risk of burnout, highlighting the need for workplaces to recognise the warning signs of an occupational health crisis that affects employees’ well-being, productivity and performance.
The figure was highlighted by Prof. Leon de Beer, extraordinary professor in the WorkWell research unit in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the North-West University (NWU), following a recent burnout workshop hosted at the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
News stories about lost dockets, incomplete evidence and missing witnesses have dominated the headlines in South Africa in recent years. Tracking fraud, managing evidence and solving complex cases could soon become easier, thanks to a digital tool developed by a North-West University (NWU) professor in forensic accountancy.
When the Minister of Finance tables the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on 21 October, one test will be whether it delivers on a promise made to South Africa’s youngest children.
In February’s State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa set a goal of ending child stunting by 2030. More than a quarter of children under five are too short for their age. He said the mini-budget would set out a clear allocation for the plan.
Students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Risk Management programme at the Vanderbijlpark Campus have been crowned the 2026 Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) University Risk Management Challenge champions.
From finishing in the top three to being crowned national champions, these students have taken their success to the next level.
The North-West University (NWU) continues to demonstrate how business education, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking can contribute to solving real-world challenges, with one of its students earning national recognition for turning mining waste into a potential resource for sustainable construction.
Dalton Appolis
The health of the environment is seldom mentioned in the same breath as job creation and economic growth. Now this interconnection has been highlighted in research by North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dalton Appolis.