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Koeberg is the continent’s nuclear backbone
Koeberg’s latest milestone shows why nuclear power remains central to South Africa’s energy future. Koeberg’s performance suggests Eskom may be rebuilding the public confidence it once lost. As the only operational nuclear plant in Africa, Koeberg continues to anchor the continent’s nuclear energy ambitions. Prof. Bismark…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-community-runs-support-students-need
NWU community runs to support students in need
Every step counted on Saturday 7 March as students, staff and the community at NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus laced up their running shoes to participate in the meaningful ‘Running for Impact’ initiative, which supports NWU’s Meal-A-Day programme. Organised by the Development and Fundraising Department in partnership with the Genese Running Club,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-participates-nuclear-forum-africa-energy-indaba
Prof. Bismark Tyobeka participates in Nuclear Forum at Africa Energy Indaba
The principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Prof. Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, recently participated in the Nuclear Forum at the Africa Energy Indaba, one of the premier platforms on the continent for dialogue on energy security, policy and innovation. The Africa Energy Indaba brings together policymakers, energy experts…http://news.nwu.ac.za/evening-celebration-happiness-reflection-and-art
An evening of celebration of happiness, reflection and art
There was a gentle sense of celebration in the air as guests gathered at Kleinbosch Wedding Venue for the launch of Happiness, Unhappiness, and Chance by Anné Hendrik Verhoef. Friends, colleagues and members of the university community came together not only to celebrate a new book, but also to reflect on one of the most enduring questions in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/outcome-sona-depends-commitment-implement-plans
Outcome of SONA depends on commitment to implement plans
In the usual wide-ranging State of the Nation Address (SONA) President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the extent to which South Africa is now at a turning point and needs to capitalise on recent positive developments to build a much bigger, stronger and better economy. In commenting on the SONA of 12 February, Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/why-wildfires-leave-some-land-scarred-years-and-how-satellites-are-helping-damage-control