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Disaster Risk Science
Apr 22, 2026 - Sub-programme leader: Prof Leandri Kruger (Leandri.Kruger@nwu.ac.za) (Quick link to official African Centre for Disaster Studies) [accordion] Strategic Aim & Mission The African Centre for Disaster Studies (ACDS) aims to address complex disaster risk and resilience building challenges in the African context,…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/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/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/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/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://www.nwu.ac.za/af/konvokasie
Konvokasie
Apr 23, 2026 - Neem aktief deel aan die NWU se toekoms. Sluit aan by ons Konvokasie en wees deel van die besluitnemingsproses by die NWU! Doen aansoek om lidmaatskap! Klik asseblief hier om meer te lees oor die NWU se Statuut en die rol van die Konvokasie. Die NWU-Konvokasie bestaan uit oudstudente (alumni) wat ʼn graad of diploma…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/atmospheric-chemistry-research-group/research-leaders-and-publication-links