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Bemagtig leierskap deur volhoubaarheid
Dec 09, 2024 - Lebohang Raputsoe, 'n alumnus van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), het onlangs ’n virtuele leierskapsontwikkelingswerkswinkel deur haar nie-winsgewende organisasie, The ABC Community, gehou. Die doel van hierdie inisiatief is om jongmense te inspireer en met mekaar te laat skakel, met ’n spesiale fokus op die bemagtiging van jong vroue sodat hulle…http://news.nwu.ac.za/empowering-leadership-through-sustainability
Empowering leadership through sustainability
Dec 09, 2024 - North-West University (NWU) alumnus Lebohang Raputsoe recently hosted a virtual leadership development workshop through her non-profit organisation, The ABC Community. This initiative aimed to inspire and connect young people, with a particular focus on empowering young women to think and act sustainably. Lebohang says the workshop provided a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/beatrix-bouwman-ontmoet-pous-franciskus-n-geskiedkundige-oomblik-vir-wereldwye-diensleer
Beatrix Bouwman ontmoet Pous Franciskus – ’n geskiedkundige oomblik vir wêreldwye diensleer
Dec 09, 2024 - In ’n groot oomblik vir die NWU en wêreldwye diensleer het Beatrix “Bibi” Bouwman, direkteur vir volhoubaarheid en gemeenskapsimpak (SCI), Sy Heiligheid Pous Franciskus op 9 November 2024 tydens die V Global UNISERVITATE Symposium in die Vatikaanstad ontmoet. Hierdie ontmoeting is ’n betekenisvolle mylpaal in die NWU se vennootskap met…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-continues-longstanding-judge-vodacom-journalist-year-awards
Professor continues as longstanding judge at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards
Jan 27, 2025 - By: Gofaone Motsamai Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe of the North-West University (NWU) serves as a longstanding judge at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards. As an academic at the NWU with extensive experience in the media industry, Prof Motsaathebe has served as a judge at these awards since 2021, contributing his expertise and commitment to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-represents-south-africa-first-kho-kho-world-cup
NWU student represents South Africa in first Kho Kho World Cup
Jan 28, 2025 - North-West University (NWU) nursing student Bonolo Precious Mogari and her teammates reached the semi-finals and secured a bronze medal for South Africa in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 in India. "It was an incredible experience to represent South Africa on such a global stage," says Bonolo. "I have been playing Kho Kho since I was 12 years old,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-reveals-power-setswana-strengthening-brand-connection
Study reveals power of Setswana in strengthening brand connection
Jan 28, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai A study by North-West University (NWU) PhD student Olanrewaju Ogundeyi has provided insightful findings on the use of indigenous languages in radio advertising, highlighting the significant impact of Setswana on brand engagement. The study examines how MTN subscribers in Mahikeng perceive Setswana-language commercials,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anna-mokgokong-opens-mba-summer-study-school
Dr Anna Mokgokong opens MBA Summer Study School
Jan 28, 2025 - Success awaits those who are bold enough to seek challenges and embrace opportunities. There was no shortage of such people when the North-West University (NWU) launched its 2024 MBA Summer Study School at the Khaya Ibhubesi conference centre in Parys on 27 January. The Summer Study School will conclude on Friday, 31 January and brings together…http://news.nwu.ac.za/construction-commences-mahikeng-teaching-facilities
Construction commences on Mahikeng teaching facilities
Jan 29, 2025 - The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is increasing its teaching spaces by constructing new laboratories and lecture halls this year to address the growing needs of students and staff. The construction of geography and life sciences laboratory spaces under the Faculty of Education began on 15 January. These facilities are located…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academics-speak-cannabis-workshop-botswana
NWU academics to speak at cannabis workshop in Botswana
Jan 29, 2025 - Three North-West University (NWU) academics from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences will highlight the value of indigenous knowledge systems to the cannabis and hemp industries at the Canada-Botswana City Partnerships Conference. Taking place on January 31, 2025, in Gaborone, Botswana under the theme "Enhancing local…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-waldo-krugell-consequences-expropriation-bill-being-exaggerated
Prof Waldo Krugell: Consequences of Expropriation Bill being exaggerated
Apr 22, 2025 - On 23 January, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Expropriation Bill. Simply put, the bill allows the state to expropriate land in the public interest, including without compensation. The signing of the Bill elicited no little backlash from the public, as well as from certain political parties, while others praised it. But was all…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-oorsigbesoek-kampustoer-en-bespreking-van-strategiese-onderwerpe
NWU se oorsigbesoek: kampustoer en bespreking van strategiese onderwerpe
Jan 29, 2025 - Maandag 27 Januarie 2025 was nie maar bloot ’n gewone dag by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se Potchefstroomkampus nie. Hooggeplaastes van die Parlementêre Portefeuljekomitee vir Hoër Onderwys, die Departement van Hoër Onderwys en Opleiding (DHOO), en die Nasionale Finansiële Hulpskema vir Studente (NSFAS) het ’n dag lange oorsigbesoek aan…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-oversight-visit-campus-tour-and-discussion-strategic-topics
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