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Paving the way to a brighter future
Apr 08, 2024 - Lightstone, a leading provider of real time data and analytics insights to the property and automotive industries, has always placed great emphasis on investing in the future generation. One of its subsidiaries, Loop, has recently taken a step further in this direction by donating laptops and laptop bags valued at approximately R100 000 to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/plastiekbesoedeling-plaas-n-demper-op-vierings
Plastiekbesoedeling plaas ’n demper op vierings
Apr 09, 2024 - Daar word geskat dat 10 miljoen klein stukkies plastiek op die grasperk voor die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Fakulteit Regte in Potchefstroom lê, en die grond op die Fanie du Toit Sportterrein het ook hoë vlakke van plastiekbesoedeling. Dit plaas ’n demper op die vierings wat dikwels in hierdie ruimtes gehou word, en waar glinsterstofklappers…http://news.nwu.ac.za/plastic-pollution-downside-celebrations
Plastic pollution is the downside to celebrations
Apr 09, 2024 - Ten million tiny pieces of plastic are estimated to be lying on the lawn in front of the North-West University (NWU) Law Faculty in Potchefstroom, and the soil in the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds also has high levels of plastic pollution. This is the downside of the celebrations that are often held in these spaces, where glitter poppers and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-africa-role-ai-economic-advancement
Empowering Africa: the role of AI in economic advancement
Apr 17, 2024 - The key challenges that Africa is facing are best expressed through the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, which include no hunger, no poverty, no inequality, climate action, quality education, clean water, and sanitation, among other things. These challenges keep Africans trapped in a cycle of poverty and arrested development. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ons-vier-vordering-en-innovasie-van-werwing-tot-registrasie
Ons vier vordering en innovasie: van werwing tot registrasie
Apr 10, 2024 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Studente-inligtingstelselprojek (SIS-projek) – SIS Eagle – het op Dinsdag 2 April 2024 die student-kliënt-verhoudingsbestuurmodule CRM Nexus amptelik bekendgestel om die universiteit se aansoeksiklus vir 2025 te hanteer. Die CRM Nexus-module is ontwerp om die hele waardeketting vanaf werwing tot aansoeke en…http://news.nwu.ac.za/largest-frog-more-100-years-discovered-africa
Largest frog in more than 100 years discovered in Africa
Apr 11, 2024 - A new species of African bullfrog has been discovered in northeastern Namibia, southern Angola, southwestern Zambia and northwestern Botswana. It is the largest frog species discovered in more than 100 years. The largest specimen found is 210 millimetres long and weighs 1 kilogram. Once there were three, now there are four. Professor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/animal-health-partners-industry-leaders-uphold-meat-safety-standards
Animal Health partners with industry leaders to uphold meat safety standards
Mar 25, 2024 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) subject group Animal Health has joined forces with International Meat Quality Assurance Services (IMQAS) and MAZTECH Consulting and Skills Development to offer an extensive meat inspection short course. This initiative aims to equip Animal Health students with the essential skills required for the pivotal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bingo-brings-joy-elderly
Bingo brings joy to the elderly
Mar 25, 2024 - In a heart-warming initiative aimed at fostering community engagement and supporting the elderly, the office of the deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and Mahikeng Campus operations at the North-West University (NWU) recently reached out to the Rotarus Home for Senior Citizens in Mahikeng. Led by deputy vice-chancellor Prof Sonia…http://news.nwu.ac.za/unicef-club-champions-obesity-and-mental-health-awareness
UNICEF club champions obesity and mental health awareness
Mar 25, 2024 - The UNICEF club at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has taken proactive steps to address pressing health issues by hosting a programme focused on combatting obesity and promoting mental health awareness among students. UNICEF stands for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, now officially the United…http://news.nwu.ac.za/community-unites-shatter-world-records-and-nourish-10-000-souls
A community unites to shatter world records and nourish 10 000 souls
Mar 27, 2024 - On Saturday, 16 March, the Vaal Triangle community witnessed an unprecedented event that not only broke records but also warmed hearts and filled stomachs. One of the highlights of the "Rocking the Vaal" event on the grounds of the Emerald Resort and Casino was a monumental potjiekos cook-off. This venture saw 84 North-West University (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-top-varsity-cup-log
Eagles top Varsity Cup log
Mar 26, 2024 - Well, isn’t that a pretty picture? The North-West University (NWU) Eagles are sitting on top of the Varsity Cup log after beating CUT Ixias 53-46 in Bloemfontein. In what was perhaps a case of complacency, the Eagles allowed a generous half-time lead of 37-12 to be systematically etched away by the home side, especially in the last 10 minutes…http://news.nwu.ac.za/enhancing-animal-health-through-collaborative-effort
Enhancing animal health through collaborative effort
Apr 11, 2024 - The subject group Animal Health at the North-West University (NWU) and North West Veterinary Services will be collaborating to enhance animal health initiatives. Under the supervision of Prof Mulunda Mwanza, the objective of this collaboration is to train animal health technicians in advanced disease detection and eradication processes. To…http://news.nwu.ac.za/public-lecture-sheds-light-afrocentricity
Public lecture sheds light on Afrocentricity
Mar 26, 2024 - The North-West University’s Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area hosted a hybrid public lecture featuring Prof Molefi Kete Asante, a prominent figure in African American scholarship, on 19 March 2024. The title of the lecture was “Afrocentricity, communication, and culture: Building a common history". Prof Asante, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-counselling-and-development-passionate-about-student-well-being
Student Counselling and Development is passionate about student well-being
Mar 27, 2024 - By Keaoleboga Motshabi and Phenyo Mokgothu The Student Counselling and Development (SCD) department at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus took proactive steps to connect with students through a meet-and-greet programme held on 12 March 2024. The meet-and-greet provided an opportunity for students to learn about the role of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/eagles-soar-victory-north-west-cricket-first-club-league
Eagles soar to victory in North West Cricket First Club League
Jun 07, 2024 - By Phenyo Mokgothu and Keaoleboga Motshabi The North-West University (NWU) Eagles cricket team on the Mahikeng Campus walked away as champions in the North West Cricket (NWC) First Club League 2023-2024 season, after a resounding victory over Klerksdorp Travellers IV in the final match on 23 March 2024. Winning the toss, the NWU Eagles opted…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-professional-footballer-returns-soccer-institute
Former professional footballer returns to the Soccer Institute
Jun 07, 2024 - By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu Former professional footballer Ngunezi Mkhize has re-enrolled at the North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute to further his football career and complete his studies. The Soccer Institute is renowned for developing soccer players, coaches and administrators – producing well-rounded individuals with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/vennootskap-bemagtig-malawiese-dieetkundiges
Vennootskap bemagtig Malawiese dieetkundiges
Mar 27, 2024 - ’n Kundige span dokters en verpleegkundiges is nodig om doeltreffende behandeling te verseker vir pasiënte wat kritiek siek is. ’n Noodsaaklike toevoeging tot hierdie span is die dieetkundige, aangesien studies getoon het dat sonder die leiding van voedingskundiges, talle pasiënte aan wanvoeding ly terwyl hulle in die hospitaal versorg word.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/partnership-empowers-malawian-dietitians
Partnership empowers Malawian dietitians
Mar 27, 2024 - It takes an expert team of doctors and nurses to ensure effective treatment for critically ill patients. A crucial addition to this team is a dietitian, as studies have shown that without the guidance of nutrition experts, many patients become malnourished while in hospital care. The Dietetics Programme in the School of Applied Health Sciences…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vc-calls-introduction-meritocratic-approach-appointment-executives-and-board-members-soes
VC calls for introduction of meritocratic approach to appointment of executives and board members in SOEs
Apr 11, 2024 - A continued downward trajectory is the only possible forecast for South Africa’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) if political appointments in SOEs continue to take precedence over expertise. This is according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU). Prof Tyobeka says this is not only an…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-en-absa-strategiese-vennootskap-om-innovasie-en-finansiele-samewerking-te-bevorder