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Using indigenous knowledge for socio-economic growth
2018-10-09 It would be a pity if we do not reap the fruit of the indigenous knowledge cultivated in our communities. Fortunately the Department of Science and Technology (DST) committed itself to engaging government departments to ensure that Indigenous Knowledge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-groot-marico-biosphere-reserve
Celebrating the Groot Marico Biosphere Reserve
2018-10-09 Over the years the North West University (NWU) has shown that it is not only dedicated to achieving academic excellence, but also to helping and developing the community and the environment. The NWU, together with a number of other industry partners…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tito-mboweni-step-right-direction-sa%25E2%2580%2599s-economy
Tito Mboweni is a step in the right direction for SA’s economy
2018-10-10 The appointment of Tito Mboweni as new Finance Minister is a confidence-building and reassuring step for the economy. This is according to renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School. “The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/united-nations-welcomes-prof-klaus-kellner
United Nations welcomes Prof Klaus Kellner
2018-10-11 His list of accolades continues to grow. Prof Klaus Kellner has been appointed as a member to serve on the National Coordination Body for the United Nations’ Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in South Africa. Prof Kellner hails from the School…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-toekoms-l%25C3%25AA-oop-vir-die-gegradueerdes-van-2018
Die toekoms lê oop vir die gegradueerdes van 2018
2018-10-19 Die opwindende wêreld van die werksomgewing wag op diegene wat in 2018 gegradueer het. Dis ’n wêreld wat deur ongeëwenaarde verandering, vinnige tegnologiese vorderings en ’n groot behoefte aan responsiewe en strategiese leierskap gekenmerk word. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/future-awaits-graduating-class-2018
Future awaits graduating class of 2018
2018-10-11 For the graduating class of 2018 the exciting world of work awaits. A world which is characterised by unmatched change, rapid technological advancements and a dire need for responsive and strategic leadership. In her address at the recent October…http://news.nwu.ac.za/church-must-bring-communities-together
Church must bring communities together
2018-10-12 “The church is profoundly irresponsible as it disconnects itself from the realities on the ground.” The Methodist Church’s Bishop Paul Verryn was blunt when he said the above during a recent North-West University (NWU) Pastors’ Conference. Pastor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-impress-judging-skills-during-undergraduate-awards
NWU academic impress with judging skills during Undergraduate Awards
2018-10-12 Prof Ravinder Rena’s expertise in education and undergraduate research is taking him places – to Dublin in Ireland to be exact. In recognition of his diligent work and his expertise in education and undergraduate research, this North-West University (NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/baan-die-weg-vir-vroue-entrepreneurs
Baan die weg vir vroue-entrepreneurs
2018-08-31 Geleenthede moet sonder vooroordeel wees. Daar is ’n tekort aan vroulike entrepreneurs in die land, en die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) hanteer hierdie probleem deur die Ondernemende Vroue-program (EWP). Daar is talle slaggate en struikelblokke vir vroue…http://news.nwu.ac.za/paving-way-women-entrepreneurs
Paving the way for women entrepreneurs
2018-08-31 Opportunity should be without bias. There is a dearth of female entrepreneurs in the country and the North-West University (NWU) is addressing this problem through the Enterprising Women Programme (EWP). There are many pitfalls and roadblocks facing women…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-explores-preferences-game-meat-eaters
Research explores preferences of game meat eaters
2018-08-31 Earlier this year, Statistics SA stated that over six million South Africans are currently unemployed. With the country’s current economic climate resulting in shrinking opportunities for formal employment, more and more South Africans are turning to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/thabang-has-mind-law-and-heart-world
Thabang has a mind for law and a heart for the world
2018-09-03 With Women’s Month still fresh in our minds, what better time to introduce a phenomenal woman who has earned her stripes in advocating for the advancement and protection of women and their role in society? Meet Thabang Pooe, an LLB graduate from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mahikeng-launch-astronomy-observatory
NWU Mahikeng to launch astronomy observatory
2018-09-03 The Minister of Science and Technology, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubani, will launch the Mahikeng Astronomy Telescope (MAT) at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng on Friday 7 September. This puts the institution on a par with well-established…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-makes-impact-during-special-sports-day
NWU makes an impact during Special Sports Day
2018-09-05 Excitement was the order of the day during the 2018 rendition of the Eureka School’s Special Sports Day. The event saw more than 400 participants – some from as far as Bloemfontein and Secunda – taking part in the annual event for mentally and physically…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-tourism-society-walks-tourism-awareness
NWU Tourism Society walks for tourism awareness
2018-09-05 The Tourism Society of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Tourism Management recently hosted a tourism awareness walk on the campus in Mahikeng in celebration of September as Tourism Month. The aim of the event was to create awareness and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-kampus-se-kolfblad-voorberei-vir-die-jaarlikse-kfc-minikrieketfees
Die kampus se kolfblad is voorberei vir die jaarlikse KFC Minikrieketfees
2018-10-12 Moenie dat die naam jou mislei nie. Minikrieket is ernstige sake – vra maar vir enigeen van die meer as 500 jongelinge (wat 18 skole in Gauteng verteenwoordig) wat deelneem aan die jaarlikse Minikrieketfees wat deur die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-pitch-perfect-annual-kfc-mini-cricket-festival
Campus is pitch perfect for annual KFC Mini Cricket Festival
2018-09-05 Don’t let the name of the game fool you. Mini Cricket is serious business – just ask any one of the more than 500 youngsters (representing 18 schools in Gauteng) who will be taking part in the annual Mini Cricket Festival to be hosted by the North-West…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-postdoctoral-fellow-one-2018%25E2%2580%2599s-most-influential-young-africans
NWU postdoctoral fellow is one of 2018’s Most Influential Young Africans
2018-09-06 Dr Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe, a postdoctoral fellow and researcher on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, was announced as one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans by African Youth Awards on 4 September 2018. The annual…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-play-uj-do-or-die-encounter
NWU to play UJ in a do or die encounter
2018-09-06 The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Noble Boys will play against Varsity Football log leaders, the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in a do or die encounter on 6 September 2018 at the NWU Mahikeng Sports Grounds. According to NWU head coach, Monde…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sa-needs-more-strenuous-efforts-break-out-%25E2%2580%2598low-growth-trap%25E2%2580%2599