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Oct 27, 2025 - Come 26 November, more than 900 000 Grade 12 candidates will be celebrating the conclusion of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The exams commenced on 21 October with the computer applications technology (CAT) practical paper, one of the 112 examination papers that have been set across the country. This follows months of…

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Doctoral candidate takes indigenous knowledge research to Berlin

Oct 27, 2025 - In a rapidly warming world, Africa has much to teach about harnessing indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) for global health resilience and trauma risk reduction. Diane Thelma Molokwa, a doctoral candidate at the IKS Centre on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, demonstrated this when she participated at the 7th International…

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Professor honoured for contribution to mental health advocacy

Nov 05, 2025 - Efforts to strengthen mental health awareness and policy in South Africa were in focus as Prof Leepile Sehularo from the North-West University (NWU) received the “Special Impact Mental Health Award” during the first Keturah Mental Health Awards in South Africa. “I am honoured to receive this award,” said Prof Sehularo. “It reflects the…

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Aug 25, 2025 - [accordion], Promoting Inclusive Trade Research, Teaching and Outreach, The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) is a flagship global initiative of the World Trade Organization aimed at strengthening the knowledge base, policy relevance, and teaching capacity in trade-related topics in developing and least-developed countries. The programme supports selected universities and research institutions by awarding a prestigious WTO…, NWU’s WTO Chair – A Recognised Centre of Excellence, In 2014, Professor Wilma Viviers, then Director of the TRADE (Trade and Development) research focus area at North-West University, was awarded a WTO Chair—one of only seven institutions globally to receive this honour that year. Since Prof Viviers retired, Dr Adelia Jansen van Rensburg was awarded the Chair in 2025, continuing NWU’s tradition of…, Outreach, The outreach pillar seeks to disseminate research insights and promote dialogue across academic, government, and business sectors. TRADE actively shares knowledge through: Specially convened seminars, symposia, and roundtables Participation in local and international conferences Continuous updates via the TRADE website and social media platforms…

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Outputs

Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Outputs, The TRADE team is very active in research, striving to deliver top quality papers which can make a practical difference in the fields of economic development and international trade. Categories of TRADE's outputs: Published articles Peer reviewed papers in non-accredited journals National conference papers International conference papers Reports…, Recent research, Breaking the ‘big data’ barrier when selecting agricultural export markets: an innovative approach ( article ) (Authors: Martin Cameron, Wilma Viviers and Ezra Steenkamp) A country’s comparative advantage is not only dependent on factor endowments. History, random events (wars, oil crisis, sanctions, etc.) and past government policies are…

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Conference papers

Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Conference papers, TRADE team members are regularly invited to present papers, detailing their latest research initiatives and findings, at national and international conferences. For a full list of conference papers presented, click on the links below: National conference papers International conference papers, [/accordion], What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD programmes WTO Chairs Programme TRADE outputs Articles Conference papers Reports and policy…

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National conference papers

Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS National conference papers [accordion], 2019, 1. Pretorius, A., Blaauw, D., Bezuidenhout, C. & Matthee, M. 2019. Offshoring within South African manufacturing firms: An analysis of the labour market effects. Biennial Conference of the Economic Society of South Africa, Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre, 3 - 5 September 2019. 2. Foster, J., Chasomeris, M. & Blaauw, D. 2019. …, 2018, 1. Blaauw, P.F., Pretorius, A.M. & Schenck, C.J. 2018. Socio-economic dynamics of the informal sector, UFS Mining and Society Study Group: Workshop, 12 and 13 November 2018, Bloemfontein, South Africa 2. Cameron, M. & Viviers, W. 2018. Developing strategies for export promotion using a Decision Support Model (DSM): Focus on the…, [/accordion], 2016-2017 (pdf) , 2012-2015 (pdf) What is TRADE? Welcome message TRADE in a nutshell Vision and mission Local and international linkages Contact us TRADE expertise Permanent academic staff Extraordinary appointments Research and commercial projects TRADE programmes MCom programmes PhD programmes WTO Chairs Programme ITRISA-PPP TRADE outputs…

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International conference papers

Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS International conference papers [accordion collapsed] , 2019: Accredited, 1. Dunga, S.H. & Mothibi, L. 2019. Education and earnings in South Africa: an application of the Mincerian function. Paper presented at the IISES International Academic Conference , 22-25 May, London. 2. Mamaile, L.J. 2019. The perceptions of senior municipal officials in South Africa regarding the internal audit functions. Paper presented at…, 2019: Non-accredited, 1. V iviers, W. & Cameron, M. 2019. The TRADE-DSM® (Decision Support Model) - an alternative approach to identify and prioritize bilateral and interregional trade opportunities in leveraging the benefits of the AfCFTA. Libreville, Gabon. 1 March 2019. 2. Ferreira, L. & Steenkamp, E. 2019. Investigating how realising export potential…, 2018: Non-accredited, 1. Blaauw, D., Botha, I. & Schenck, R. 2018. The (subjective) well-being of day labourers in South Africa: The role of income and geographical location. Paper presented at the Scottish Economic Society Annual Conference, Perth, Scotland, 15-17 April. 2. Cloete, J.C. & Matthee, M. 2018. Identifying firm-level export barriers in African…, 2017: Accredited, 1. Radley, A.J., Cloete, P.C. & Kleynhans, E.P.J. 2017. Strategies implemented by South African agribusinesses to optimize profitability and growth. Presented at the IFAMA World Conference. Miami, Florida, 18-21 June. 2. Spies, D.C. and Idsardi, E.F. 2017. Performance and marketing options for informal cattle producers in the Eastern Cape…, 2017: Non-accredited, 1. Grater, S. 2017. 'Services, inclusiveness, SMEs and the SDGs. Paper presented at the ICTSD & Trade Mark East Africa Conference on Leveraging services and digital potential for inclusive economic growth. Nairobi, Kenya, 25-26 January. ( Presentation ) 2. Cuyvers, L., Pupphavesa, W., Steenkamp, E.A. & Viviers, W. 2017. Thailand's export…

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Reports

Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS [accordion], Reports and policy briefs, TRADE team members are often asked by different organisations to write reports (sometimes in collaboration with other entities) on the current economic climate in the country or region, as well as export and investment opportunities for different industry sectors, with a view to informing policy and strategic business decisions. Among the reports…

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Books

Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS Books published by TRADE [accordion], Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism: The Role of Business in South Africa (2018), South Africa has entered a new era, with the country’s recently elected president, Cyril Ramaphosa, promising a ‘new dawn’. But will President Ramaphosa and his administration, together with business and labour, be able to turn the economy around and at last satisfy the aspirations of millions of people who, for decades, have been promised better…, The Economic Ideas of Marx's Capital: Steps towards post-Keynesian economics (2016), Nearly two hundred years have passed since the birth of Karl Marx and continuing to this day the influence of his economic views, insights and theories can still be felt. However, since the publication of Das Kapital, the scientific community has not been sitting idle – it is time to evaluate Marx as an economist and explore what he can bring to…, Marxistische economie herbekeken (2014), In 2018, two hundred years will have passed since Karl Marx was born. The influence of his economic views, insights and theories can still be felt. However, since the publication of Das Kapital, the scientific community has not been sitting idle. It is time to evaluate Marx as an economist. The Marxist economic model is a coherent set of theses…, Zumanomics Revisited (2013), In the light of global and domestic developments since 2009, Raymond Parsons reassesses the economic prospects for South Africa post-Mangaung and the 2014 general election. While the 2009 publication was a collective effort with other contributors, this is an individual one. Many red lights are flashing for the economy and South Africa is…, Export Promotion: A Decision Support Model Approach (2012), Governments are increasingly confronted by scarce resources, which force their export promotion organisations to seek more efficient ways of carrying out their mandates. Notwithstanding the export successes of several emerging economies, public export promotion policies of countries are generally facing diminishing returns, particularly where the…

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Chapters in books

Jun 12, 2025 - UPCOMING EVENTS Chapters in books [accordion], Trade and poverty reduction: New evidence of impacts in developing countries (2018) , The report,“Trade and Poverty Reduction: New Evidence of Impacts in Developing Countries”, was launched by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and World Bank Chief Economist Pinelopi Goldberg at the WTO in Geneva. It presents eight case studies showing how trade helps the extreme poor in the developing world, particularly those who live in…, How the G20 can help sustainably reshape the global trade system (2018) , Gathering in Mar del Plata in September 2018, G20 trade and investment ministers agreed to “step up dialogue and actions to mitigate risks and enhance confidence in international trade.” The global trade and investment system is in need of such a boost. Trust in the multilateral trading system, for example, is diminishing as economic heavyweights…, Financing sustainable development in Africa (2018), This edited volume provides a critical evaluation of financing options for sustainable development in Africa. While sustainability has long been the watchword for development programs, and while many African countries have taken initiatives to develop integrated frameworks that tackle developmental challenges—including poverty, education, and…, Non-tariff measures: Economic assessment and policy options for development (2018) , One of the main features of the international cooperation agenda during the last 50 years has been to promote the economic integration of poorer countries into the global economy, helping them to eradicate poverty and achieve prosperity. The rationale is that stronger economic integration will enhance economic growth, reduce poverty, and…, Trade costs and inclusive growth: Case studies presented by WTO chair-holders (2016), "Trade Costs and Inclusive Growth" looks at how implementation of the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) can help to reduce trade costs and promote growth. The publication brings together contributions from ten participants in the WTO Chairs Programme, which supports trade-related activities by academic institutions in developing countries.…, Child Poverty, Youth (Un)Employment, and Social Inclusion (2016), Worldwide child and youth poverty remain the biggest barrier to achieving a better life in adulthood. Progress in lifting children out of poverty in the last decades has been slow and limited in the developing world, while the recent global economic crisis has exacerbated child poverty, youth unemployment, and social exclusion in many developed…, The performance of European business in the 20th Century (2016), This book is a first attempt at measuring European business performance over the entire twentieth century and in doing so provides a totally new approach to European business history. It is based on a single sample of 1,225 companies, belonging to eight European economies: the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, and Finland.…, Private standards and global governance - economic, legal and political perspectives (2012), Private regulatory initiatives aim to govern supply chains across the globe according to a set of environmental, food safety and/or social standards. Until now, literature on the topic has been fragmented and divided by research fields. However, this unique and comprehensive book bridges these disciplinary and thematic research lines, bringing…, Export promotion: A decision support model approach (2012), Governments are increasingly confronted by scarce resources, which force their export promotion organisations to seek more efficient ways of carrying out their mandates. Notwithstanding the export successes of several emerging economies, public export promotion policies of countries are generally facing diminishing returns, particularly where the…

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