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OVP 2017 – inspireer en bemagtig vroue-entrepreneurs
Apr 11, 2017 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Ondernemende Vroue-program (OVP) gaan van krag tot krag en meer as 50 vroue-entrepreneurs het al daarby gebaat en op hulle beurt ’n impak op die lewens van talle ander mense gemaak. Hierdie is die vyfde jaar wat hierdie entrepreneurskap-gefokusde kortleerprogram aangebied word. Dit verteenwoordig ’n dinamiese…
EWP 2017 – inspiring and empowering female entrepreneurs
Mar 30, 2017 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Enterprising Women Programme (EWP) is going from strength to strength and has directly benefitted more than 50 female entrepreneurs - which in turn have gone on to impact the lives of countless others. This year marks the fifth rendition of this entrepreneurship focused short learning programme which…
NWU Department of Social Work hosts oath-taking and celebrates World Social Work Day The Department of Social Work on the Mafikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) hosted an oath-taking ceremony for second-year social work students while celebrat
Mar 30, 2017 - The Department of Social Work on the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU) hosted an oath-taking ceremony for second-year social work students while celebrating World Social Work Day on 29 March 2017 at the Student Centre Hall. Oath-taking is usually done by all registered social work students. With this oath they declare to…
NWU unveils new nursing building
Apr 03, 2017 - Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), led the celebrations on the Mahikeng Campus, on 30 March 2017 during the unveiling of its new nursing building. Unveiling the new nursing building plaque are Prof Sevid Mashego, Prof Mashudu Davhana-Maselesele, campus rector, and Prof Dan Kgwadi, vice-chancellor. In her…
NWU alumnus is redefining township trade
Mar 31, 2017 - Edgar Lebelo promised himself that no workload would ever be too big and no task too menial on his journey towards success. He stuck to his resolution and today this alumnus from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus is the co-founder of the business venture, e-Kasi Bucks. This venture (e-Kasi Bucks) introduces a new form…
NWU boasts top SAICA results
Apr 03, 2017 - Cheers rang out on the Friday afternoon of 31 March as the South Africa Institute for Chartered Accountants (SAICA) released the results of the Initial Test of Competence (ITC: qualifying exam part 1). “It gives me great pleasure to announce that, with a 94% pass rate for first-time candidates, the North-West University (NWU) achieved the first…
TELIT-SA to host workshop on research funding and applications
Apr 03, 2017 - On 8 and 9 June 2017, Dr Charmaine Williamson will facilitate an introductory workshop on research funding and applications which is hosted by the research focus area Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in South Africa (TELIT-SA) on the North-West University’s (NW’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus. Dr Williamson needs no…
Developments in the South African economy and drivers of growth over the medium term
Apr 04, 2017 - Domestic factors are impacting the South African economy adversely. The recent cabinet changes by President Jacob Zuma and the divisions within the ANC are examples of such domestic instability which might see the country experiencing a ratings down grade in the near future. In light of this, Lerato Mothibi and Lorainne Ferreira from the North…
Book about faculty’s successful 100-year legacy launched
Apr 04, 2017 - A prestigious publication with the inspiring story of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the North-West University (NWU) over the past more than a hundred years was recently published. This book, “ʼn Bekroonde nalatenskap: Die Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe van die NWU oor 100 jaar”, was compiled by Dr Elize van Eeden, an experienced historian,…
Vincent Kheswa – there is room to grow outside the box
Apr 04, 2017 - Life outside the proverbial box is bliss. And best of all: experiencing life to the fullest beats being a mere spectator. This is according to Vincent Kheswa, an alumnus of the North-West University (NWU) whose life’s journey bears testament of not only the value of servant leadership, but also of professional success despite challenges. …
NWU Vaal Senior Basketball Tournament a display of sporting talent
Apr 05, 2017 - Reach for the sky or don’t even try. This well-known basketball saying rang true during the recent high-profile NWU Vaal Senior Basketball Tournament which took place at the Harry Gwala Sport Centre in Sasolburg. This year marks the third rendition of the tournament and saw Sasol and Anglo American coming on board as the main sponsors of the…
Development Economics the focus of inaugural economics conference
Apr 05, 2017 - The subject group of Economics at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark recently hosted a very successful conference on Development Economics. The conference – which was hosted for the first time, is set to become an annual event and sees postgraduate students taking to the podium to discuss issues such as comparative…
Two NWU researchers honoured by Academy for Science and Arts
Apr 06, 2017 - Two researchers at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Potchefstroom were recently honoured by the South African Academy for Science and Arts. The objectives of the Academy as a multidisciplinary organisation are the promotion of science, technology and literature in Afrikaans and the arts, as well as the promotion of the use and…
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