44+ min ago   (368+ words) Competition for water resources has become a reality in South Africa. With about 98% of South Africa’s available water resources already allocated, the country’s water challenge is no longer simply about finding new sources. It is increasingly about how the law…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1101+ words) that could bring punishing heat and drought to the south, while triggering excessive rainfall and flooding in parts of the east. A severe El Niño could threaten harvests, water supplies, household budgets, public health and electricity generation across Africa. Drought…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (855+ words) Even the cheapest nutritious foods can cost two to ten times more per calorie than maize meal. Watery porridge may fill a child’s stomach without providing the nutrition needed for growth. Two-thirds of Africa’s population cannot afford a healthy diet,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (646+ words) The North-West University (NWU) strengthened its commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation and the commercialisation of indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) through the CoachLab 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme, held from 3 to 7 August 2026 at the Molelwane Farm at the Mahikeng Campus. The five-day programme brought together…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (423+ words) South Africa’s wildlife is one of its greatest tourism assets. Every year, visitors travel from across the world to experience animals roaming freely in the country’s national parks, nature reserves and private conservation areas. Yet hidden within these landscapes is…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1284+ words) South Africa was developing HALEU-range nuclear fuel years before it became a global strategic priority. The knowledge acquired through the PBMR programme could help South Africa re-enter the advanced nuclear fuel market. Rebuilding South Africa’s nuclear capability could begin with…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (390+ words) A green-and-gold jersey bearing the leaping springbok. It is synonymous not only with South Africa’s national rugby team, but with the country as a whole. The jersey can be seen in stadiums, pubs and public spaces across the globe. The…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (400+ words) The Faculty of Humanities Student Academic Chapter (FHUM-SAC) at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus commemorated Mandela Month by donating essential food items and clothing to Legae Child Care Centre, reaffirming the university's commitment to caring, inclusivity and community engagement....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (703+ words) Following a site visit to assess developments at the North-West University (NWU) Enterprise Hub and ongoing renovations at the NWU Business School, Dr Joe Molete, deputy vice-chancellor for student life, transformation, people and culture with the assigned function of the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (510+ words) Research that addresses real-world challenges in African economies has earned Prof. Mabutho Sibanda, executive dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, a C2 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF). The rating, which is valid from 1 January 2026, recognises the…...