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Flood disaster in Kenya renews debate on climate risk and preparedness
Mar 31, 2026 - Torrential rains and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in Kenya and displaced more than 30 000 people have renewed debate among scientists and disaster-risk experts about the growing impact of climate change and the need for stronger preparedness systems across Africa. Since the start of March, parts of Nairobi, Nyakach and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fathers-pride-siviwe-tyobekas-journey-biochemistry-honours-and-beyond
A father’s pride: Siviwe Tyobeka’s journey from biochemistry to honours and beyond
Apr 09, 2026 - Siviwe Tyobeka steps onto the stage at the Sanlam Auditorium. She walks with calm confidence, but behind it is a journey filled with effort and growth. Today, that journey shows. At the centre stage, her father and principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, is seated. But at that very moment, he is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-comeback-secures-home-semifinal
NWU Eagles’ comeback secures home semifinal
Mar 31, 2026 - The FNB North-West University (NWU) Eagles secured a dramatic, hard-fought 56 -53 victory over the FNB University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikeys on Monday, 20 March in front of a boisterous crowd at the Fanie Du Toit Stadium. In a game of two halves, defined by moments of magic and mistakes, the Eagles were waiting in the wings. UCT Ikeys…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-make-waves-south-african-canoe-polo-championships-cape-town
NWU students make waves at South African Canoe Polo championships in Cape Town
Mar 31, 2026 - The South African Canoe Polo Championships took centre stage, from 27 February to 1 March, in Century City, Cape Town bringing together top paddlers from across the country for a weekend of fast-paced, high-intensity action. Canoe polo is a dynamic water sport that combines elements of kayaking and water polo, where teams battle it out in short…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-partnership-targets-perinatal-mental-health-care-rural-south-africa
International partnership targets perinatal mental health care in rural South Africa
Mar 31, 2026 - Long-term capacity building is required to address perinatal mood disorders which affect more than a third of women in South Africa, negatively impacting individuals and families. To address this, local, international health care professionals and academics met in Mahikeng from 9 to 13 March 2026. The purpose was to advance a joint programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/giving-women-multiplies-power-and-progress-all
Giving to women multiplies power and progress for all
Mar 31, 2026 - The spirit of International Women’s Day came alive at the Vanderbijlpark campus of the North-West University (NWU) on 26 March 2026, as leaders, scholars, and students gathered under the theme “Give to Gain: Advancing Rights, Justice, and Empowerment for Women and Girls in Africa: Gofa kego Atlega’’. Anchored in the global call of “Rights.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mahikeng-stadium-meets-national-standards-professional-football
NWU Mahikeng Stadium meets national standards for professional football
Apr 01, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Stadium has been approved to host matches in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, underlining the university’s ability to provide facilities that comply with the requirements for professional football in South Africa. Motsepe Foundation Championship side Lerumo Lions FC have been using the 3 000 capacity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-ladies-cricket-team-secures-promotion-division
NWU ladies cricket team secures promotion to A division
Apr 01, 2026 - By Gosego Phutieagae In a remarkable rise, the North-West University (NWU) ladies cricket team has exceeded expectations, securing promotion to the Premier A division after being crowned the North West Women’s Premier B Champions for the 2025/26 season. This demonstrates the power of resilience and the effectiveness of the NWU’s growing…http://news.nwu.ac.za/special-moment-dean-daughter-graduates-programme-she-championed
Special moment for dean as daughter graduates in programme she championed
Apr 01, 2026 - Twelve years ago, Prof. Liezl van Dyk, executive dean of the Faculty of Engineering, came to the North-West University (NWU) on a mission: to play a central role in developing industrial engineering as an impactful discipline at the university. Her daughter, Karla, was 10 years old at the time. Now, on 31 March this year, Prof. van Dyk experienced…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-and-alumni-recognised-among-inside-educations-100-shining-stars
Academic and alumni recognised among Inside Education’s 100 Shining Stars
Apr 02, 2026 - Recognition for academic and community impact has placed the North-West University (NWU) in focus after one of its academics and two alumni were named among Inside Education’s 100 South African Shining Stars. Dr Benjamin Rapanyane, a senior lecturer in political science at the NWU, was selected for his contribution to education in disadvantaged…http://news.nwu.ac.za/introducing-technology-and-real-world-scenarios-first-year-students
Introducing technology and real-world scenarios to first-year students
Apr 02, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) continues to embrace innovative teaching approaches that prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving workplace. This commitment was recently demonstrated through an engaging classroom initiative designed for first-year Human Resource Management (HRM) students, where technology and real-world application…http://news.nwu.ac.za/voter-registration-without-participation-lessons-sas-2024-elections
Voter registration without participation: lessons from SA’s 2024 elections
Apr 02, 2026 - Opinion piece by Dr Mabutho Shangase and final-year master’s degree student Masungulo Khoza The May 2024 national and provincial elections in South Africa were more than a routine democratic exercise; they were a revealing test of the electoral resilience of the country under mounting social and political strain. On paper, the performance of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-explores-ideal-municipality-post-2026-elections
Public lecture explores the ideal municipality post-2026 elections
Apr 02, 2026 - By Mzwandile Ndlovu For South Africa to prosper municipalities must become engines of social justice that engage with citizens, deliver on services and sustainable development and are held accountable for their governance. This was the crux of the message from a public lecture hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-appoints-founding-chief-director-desmond-tutu-school-medicine
NWU appoints founding chief director of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
May 12, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) has reached a significant milestone in its academic and institutional development with the appointment of Prof. Binu Luke as the inaugural chief director of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, effective from 1 April 2026. This landmark appointment represents a major step forward in the strategic vision of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-strengthens-residence-life-through-strategic-benchmarking-visit-university-pretoria
NWU strengthens residence life through strategic benchmarking visit to University of Pretoria
Apr 22, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) continues to advance its commitment to student success and holistic development through strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange. In this regard, the acting campus director for student life on the Potchefstroom Campus, Funani Mabala, led a delegation on a benchmarking visit to the University of Pretoria from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/trial-century-determine-who-controls-ais-future
Trial of the century to determine who controls AI’s future
Apr 22, 2026 - It is the battle of the billionaires as two of the most powerful heavyweights in the tech industry will step into the ring on Monday 27 April in Oakland, California, when Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman goes to trial. The stakes for the future of the AI industry could not be higher. Musk, the founder of Tesla, Inc., SpaceX and xAI, among…http://news.nwu.ac.za/funding-push-puts-africas-energy-gap-focus
Funding push puts Africa’s energy gap in focus
Apr 23, 2026 - A new funding commitment of more than $1,1 billion by the European Investment Bank is set to accelerate renewable energy projects across Africa, but experts say it will only begin to address a deeper, systemic electricity deficit affecting millions across the continent. “This level of investment is important in catalysing renewable energy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-host-public-lecture-financial-management-skills-emerging-entrepreneurs
NWU to host public lecture on financial management skills for emerging entrepreneurs
Apr 23, 2026 - The North-West University (NWU) will host a public lecture focused on equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with practical financial management skills to support sustainable business growth. The session will be presented by Clement Makwela from the School of Management Sciences. Clement is an emerging academic and researcher in business management.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inflation-pressures-build-south-africa-may-avoid-drastic-policy-moves
Inflation pressures build, but South Africa may avoid drastic policy moves
Apr 23, 2026 - The slight rise in the March headline inflation was expected at this stage. Core inflation increased from 3,0% to 3,2%. Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School, says the full impact of the global oil price shock, together with the higher fuel and Road Accident Fund levies, adjusted carbon taxes and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/coach-malgas-targets-playoff-spot-crucial-clash