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Africa’s stomach is empty and the hunger is growing
The NWU is committed to helping achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, of which zero hunger is only one priority.
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Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Africa must make use of global sports stage
It is crucial for governments to invest in the development of sport in their respective countries, says Prof Bismark Tyobeka, NWU principal and vice-chancellor.
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Home-grown vaccine demonstrates 100% protection against TB
The Walter Sisulu and North-West universities unveiled the results of their preclinical trials for the combination vaccine against tuberculosis and COVID-19.
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Prof Bismark Tyobeka: We need to invest in nuclear expertise, or lose it
What started as an impending energy crisis more than a decade ago has morphed into what can only be described as akin to an irrevocable catastrophe, says Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University.