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How global financial cycles shape South Africa’s economy
Feb 11, 2025 - By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Global financial conditions have a significant effect on the stability of the South African economy, according to a recent study by two researchers from the North-West University (NWU). In their study on the influence of global financial cycles on South Africa’s financial cycle, Prof Precious Mncayi Makhanya…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-reappointed-national-indigenous-knowledge-panel
Alumnus reappointed to the National Indigenous Knowledge panel
Feb 11, 2025 - South African indigenous knowledge is precious, and few people are better qualified than North-West University (NWU) alumnus, Dr Thulisile Bhuda, to contribute to preserving it. This explains why Dr Bhuda has been reappointed to the Indigenous Knowledge / Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) National Authentication Panel. She will serve on the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/saying-goodbye-after-42-years-service
Saying goodbye after 42 years of service
Feb 12, 2025 - When Eugenia March entered the Information Technology (IT) department as telephone coordinator and later as administration secretary at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus 42 years ago, it was a very different environment she recently retired from. She joined the NWU in 1982 and has played a vital role in the department’s…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-represent-south-africa-rightscon-2025-taiwan
Academic to represent South Africa at RightsCon 2025 in Taiwan
Feb 13, 2025 - Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Research Unit Self-Directed Learning has been invited by the Disability Cluster of the South African Youth Forum (SAYOF) to represent South Africa at RightsCon 2025, taking place in Taipei, Taiwan, from 23 to 29 February 2025. Dr Ramulumo will participate in a round-table…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwufm-presenter-rules-provinces-airwaves
NWUFM presenter rules the province’s airwaves
Feb 14, 2025 - A familiar voice, Mogomotsi "Peculiar" Ntehalang, a final-year communication student on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, walked off with the coveted Radio Presenter of the Year Award at the 2024 North West Media Awards in December. Peculiar has been hosting the NWUFM Maftown Drive show on weekdays from 15:00 to 18:00 since…http://news.nwu.ac.za/social-work-students-collaborate-internationally
Social work students collaborate internationally
Feb 13, 2025 - In an era where global collaboration is becoming increasingly essential, the North-West University (NWU) is taking commendable steps to broaden its international footprint. First-year social work students are already reaping the benefits of participating in a transformative Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project, which focuses…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ai-information-roadshows-hit-nwu-campuses
AI information roadshows to hit NWU campuses
Feb 14, 2025 - The newly established North-West University (NWU) AI Hub is hitting the road to bring artificial intelligence (AI) sessions to all three campuses of the university. This is done in conjunction with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovative Education and Training in South Africa (TELIT-SA)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/phd-candidate-and-mrs-south-africa-semi-finalist-inspiring-change
PhD candidate and Mrs South Africa semi-finalist inspiring change
Feb 14, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai Bontle Manana, a 34-year-old industrial psychologist and PhD candidate at the Mahikeng Campus of the North-West University (NWU), is breaking barriers and inspiring women across South Africa. Hailing from Phola Village in Mahikeng, she recently achieved the prestigious milestone of being named a Mrs South Africa semi-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-se-nuutste-ambassadeurs-het-aangeland
NWU se nuutste ambassadeurs het aangeland
Feb 14, 2025 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het op 8 Februarie 2025 op al drie kampusse die pers tapyt vir sy nuutste ambassadeurs uitgerol en ongeveer 13 000 eerstejaars by die NWU-familie verwelkom. Die amptelike verwelkoming het op die Vanderbijlparkkampus plaasgevind, met ’n lewendige uitsending na die Potchefstroom- en Mahikengkampus. Met verskeie…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-newest-ambassadors-have-landed
NWU’s newest ambassadors have landed
Feb 14, 2025 - On 8 February 2025, the North-West University (NWU) rolled out the purple carpet for its newest ambassadors across all three campuses, welcoming about 13 000 first years to the NWU family. The official welcome unfolded on the Vanderbijlpark Campus, with a live broadcast to the Potchefstroom and Mahikeng campuses. With several dignitaries,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/harvest-brings-fresh-produce-and-jobs-molelwane-farm
Harvest brings fresh produce and jobs at Molelwane Farm
Feb 14, 2025 - By Gofaone Motsamai and Oscar Mosiane For students and staff who are passionate about farming and agriculture, the ideal place to learn, do research and reap fresh produce is the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Molelwane Agriculture Farm. Located on the Barolong-Boo Rratshidi land just outside the Mahikeng Campus, the farm is currently…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-explores-legor-six-bricksr-teacher-training
Study explores LEGO® Six Bricks® in teacher training
Feb 03, 2025 - By: Gofaone Motsamai The North-West University (NWU) has integrated LEGO® Six Bricks® into its Bachelor of Education programme to enhance teacher training. Research conducted by Tarien Breytenbach, Prof Elma Marais, Prof Carolina Botha and Florence Coertzen demonstrates how this tool bridges the gap between theory and practice in teacher…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ladies-football-team-qualifies-varsity-football-tournament
Ladies football team qualifies for Varsity Football tournament
Feb 04, 2025 - By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng ladies football team is starting 2025 in top form and will be competing in the Varsity Football Tournament for the first time. Their qualification follows a strong performance at the 2024 University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament where they finished third…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-shines-pmrafrica-awards
Vanderbijlpark Campus shines at PMR.africa Awards
Feb 05, 2025 - The Vanderbijlpark Campus of the North-West University (NWU) has been awarded the prestigious Diamond Arrow Award for the 14th consecutive time at the annual PMR.africa Awards. Awards are presented in four categories: bronze, silver, gold and diamond, with the Diamond Arrow Award representing the highest distinction in the higher education…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-launches-new-student-information-system
NWU launches new Student Information System
Feb 05, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU) has officially launched its new Student Information System, NWU Student at Crista Galli. The initiative aligns with the NWU's broader digital strategy, streamlining the university’s business processes and providing staff and students with an effective and efficient client-centric service throughout the student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-supports-sas-response-tensions-rwanda
Academic supports SA’s response to tensions with Rwanda
Feb 05, 2025 - In times of escalating tension between states, cool heads and calm words are crucial, says North-West University (NWU) academic Dr Pumlani Majavu. “The Rwandan president came dangerously close to declaring war with South Africa, both in words and in deeds. We are fortunate to have a head of state who champions diplomacy over war. In such times…http://news.nwu.ac.za/bridging-language-gaps-african-radio
Bridging language gaps on African Radio
Feb 07, 2025 - By: Gofaone Motsamai The rich linguistic diversity in Africa has always posed challenges and opportunities for the media, particularly for radio. A new book, Reconceptualising Multilingualism on African Radio, seeks to redefine multilingualism on African radio broadcasting by proffering epistemological ways to solve the African language problem…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-examines-herbicide-south-africas-environment
Study examines herbicide in South Africa’s environment
Feb 07, 2025 - By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu Researchers from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Unit of Environmental Sciences and Management conducted a study on the presence of a widely used herbicide – glyphosate – and its byproduct, AMPA, in South Africa’s water, soil and sediment. Glyphosate, a key ingredient in many weed-control products, is…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/bereiking-van-sona-mikpunte-sal-afhang-van-hoe-vinning-groeivriendelike-beleide-geimplementeer-kan
Bereiking van SONA-mikpunte sal afhang van hoe vinning groeivriendelike beleide geïmplementeer kan word
Feb 07, 2025 - President Cyril Ramaphosa se omvattende agenda in die staatsrede (SONA), wat die tasbare verbintenis bevestig van die Regering van Nasionale Eenheid (RNE) tot vinniger en beter arbeidsryke groei, is positief. In sy kommentaar op die staatsrede, wat op 7 Februarie gelewer is, sê prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die NWU Besigheidskool, dat Suid-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/achievement-sona-targets-will-depend-faster-implementation-growth-friendly-policies