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NWU oversight visit: campus tour and discussion of strategic topics
Jan 29, 2025 - Monday, 27 January 2025 was not all business as usual at the North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus. Dignitaries from the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) were hosted for a day-long oversight visit to the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-plays-host-conference-impact-digital-technologies-practical-theology
NWU plays host to conference on the impact of digital technologies on practical theology
Jan 30, 2025 - The South African landscape of practical theology is undergoing a pivotal transformation, largely influenced by the rapid advancement of digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). The Society for Practical Theology in South Africa (SPTSA) hosted its annual conference at the North-West University’s Vanderbijlpark Campus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/workshop-explores-establishment-agri-hub-north-west
Workshop explores the establishment of an Agri Hub in North West.
Jan 30, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, held an extensive three-day workshop on beef beneficiation and goat aggregation from 22 to 24 January at the Mahikeng Campus’ Molelwane Farm. The workshop aimed to equip agricultural stakeholders in the province with the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-tyobeka-mining-south-africa-more-stilfontein
Prof Bismark Tyobeka: Mining in South Africa is more than Stilfontein
Apr 22, 2025 - Stilfontein. It is a name irrevocably connected to South Africa’s mining sector. But, according to Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), it is high time that the country makes global mining headlines for the right reasons. “The saga of the illegal miners in the Buffelsfontein Mine in Stilfontein…http://news.nwu.ac.za/student-participates-russia-africa-media-collaboration
Student participates in Russia-Africa media collaboration
Jan 31, 2025 - By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Gofaone Motsamai, a master’s student with the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity at North-West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus, has applauded resolutions taken at International Media Forum for Young Practitioners: Russia-Africa. The forum, hosted at the People’s Friendship University…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/beter-inflasiesyfers-bring-geleidelik-laer-rentekoerse-teweeg
Beter inflasiesyfers bring geleidelik laer rentekoerse teweeg
Jan 31, 2025 - Die beter nuus op die inflasiefront is stadigaan besig om tot laer rentekoerse te lei, en om sodoende leenkoste vir sakeondernemings en verbruikers te verminder. Die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) het weer eens by sy jongste vergadering – met ’n stemming van vier teen twee – die rentekoerse met ’n verdere 25 basispunte (bps) verlaag. In sy…http://news.nwu.ac.za/better-inflation-figures-gradually-translate-lower-interest-rates
Better inflation figures gradually translate into lower interest rates
Jan 31, 2025 - The better news on the inflation front is gradually being translated into lower interest rates, thus modestly easing borrowing costs for businesses and consumers. At its latest meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) again – by a four to two vote – cut interest rates by another 25 basis points (bps). In commenting on the latest decision by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/accounting-matters-nwus-management-accountancy-students-shine-again
Accounting matters: NWU's Management Accountancy students shine again
Apr 22, 2025 - When people hear the word “accounting”, they often think of numbers, spreadsheets and meticulous financial records. But in a country like South Africa, accounting is far more than just balancing the books – it is a cornerstone of economic growth and stability. At the North-West University (NWU) we are committed to developing well-rounded, skilled…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/elektrisiteitstariefverhoging-sal-noodgedwonge-die-koste-van-sake-ondernemings-laat-styg
Elektrisiteitstariefverhoging sal noodgedwonge die koste van sake-ondernemings laat styg
Jan 31, 2025 - Hoewel dit steeds vir sakeondernemings en verbruikers ’n pynlike saak is, is die besluit deur die Nasionale Energiereguleerder van Suid-Afrika (Nersa) om ’n veel laer verhoging van 12,7% in Ekskom-tariewe toe te laat, in plaas van die 36% wat Eskom wou hê, ’n belangrike uitkoms. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/electricity-tariff-increase-will-inevitably-cause-cost-doing-business-rise
Electricity tariff increase will inevitably cause the cost of doing business to rise
Jan 31, 2025 - Although it is still painful for business and consumers, the decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to allow a much lower increase of 12,7% in Eskom tariffs, instead of the 36% previously sought by Eskom, is a significant outcome. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business School,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/beatrix-bouwman-meets-pope-francis-historic-moment-global-service-learning
Beatrix Bouwman meets Pope Francis – a historic moment for global service-learning
Dec 09, 2024 - In a groundbreaking moment for the North-West University (NWU) and global service-learning, Beatrix “Bibi” Bouwman, director of sustainability and community impact (SCI), met His Holiness Pope Francis on 9 November 2024 during the V UNISERVITATE Global Symposium in the Vatican City. This meeting marked a significant milestone in the NWU’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ottosdal-se-leerders-se-uitstekende-leesvermoe-beindruk-nwu-besoekers
Ottosdal se leerders se uitstekende leesvermoë beïndruk NWU-besoekers
Dec 09, 2024 - Die belangrikheid van leesgeletterdheid het na vore gekom toe ’n internasionale leesgeletterdheidstudie bevind het dat slegs 20% van Suid-Afrikaanse graad 4-leerders die betekenis verstaan van wat hulle lees, ongeag die taal. Aangesien dit ’n rede tot kommer is, het die NWU se span van Biblioteek en Inligtingsdienste (LIS) onlangs ’n positiewe…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ottosdal-learners-excellent-reading-abilities-impress-nwu-visitors
Ottosdal learners’ excellent reading abilities impress NWU visitors
Dec 09, 2024 - The importance of reading literacy has come to the fore since an International Reading Literacy Study found that only 20% of South African Grade 4 learners can understand the meaning of what they are reading, regardless of the language. While this is cause for concern, the NWU Library and Information Services (LIS) team recently had a positive…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/bafenyi-trust-laat-harte-warm-klop-met-geloof-en-kos
Bafenyi Trust laat harte warm klop met geloof en kos
Dec 09, 2024 - Dineo Mdingane het nog altyd geglo in die krag van die gemeenskap en die belangrikheid om ’n helpende hand na diegene in nood uit te steek. As die besturende direkteur van die Bafenyi Trust, ’n nie-winsgewende organisasie wat toegewy is daaraan om mense in moeilike omstandighede deur evangeliebediening en praktiese hulp op te hef, het sy haar…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bafenyi-trust-warms-hearts-faith-and-food
Bafenyi Trust warms hearts with faith and food
Dec 09, 2024 - Dineo Mdingane has always believed in the power of community and the importance of lending a helping hand to those in need. As the managing director of Bafenyi Trust, a non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting people in difficult circumstances through ministry and practical support, she has turned her passion into action. One of the trust…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-makes-his-mark-full-time-farming
Alumnus makes his mark in full-time farming
Dec 10, 2024 - Farming is often regarded as a noble profession that demands a unique set of qualities, including a profound appreciation for the land and animals and a steadfast commitment to hard work. Thamsanqa Ramosotho, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU), embodies these attributes and has the qualifications to match. He holds a diploma in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/water-symposium-leads-collaboration-agreement-between-nwu-and-wrc
Water symposium leads to collaboration agreement between NWU and WRC
Dec 10, 2024 - The North-West University (NWU), in partnership with the Water Research Commission (WRC) and Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, hosted a Water Symposium at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus on 4 to 5 December 2024. The symposium resulted in the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the NWU and the WRC to address regional water…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-khido-ramadie-helps-learners-tackle-mental-health-during-exams
Dr Khido Ramadie helps learners tackle mental health during exams
Dec 10, 2024 - By Oscar Mosiane and Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Dr Khido Ramadie, a wellness counsellor at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, has dedicated her life to promoting education and wellness. Born in Lichtenburg in the North West Province, she started her journey as a teacher after obtaining a diploma in teaching in 1994.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tswala-project-bridges-digital-divide-south-african-schools
Tswala! project bridges the digital divide in South African schools
Dec 11, 2024 - By:Optentia research unit A groundbreaking initiative aimed at closing the digital divide in schools across Africa is making significant strides. The project, named Tswala! – a Setswana word meaning "closing" – seeks to bridge the gap between students, teachers and the world by integrating digital tools into classrooms. Its goal is to transform…http://news.nwu.ac.za/education-technologist-highlights-inclusive-learning-international-conference