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NWU host first of its kind indigenous astronomy conference
The North-West University (NWU) proudly hosted the inaugural three-day International Indigenous Astronomy Conference from 27 to 29 July 2022 at the Royal Marang Hotel in Rustenburg. During the conference the International Indigenous Astronomy Experts Society was also launched. The theme of the conference, sponsored by the Department of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-and-alumni-reach-out-their-communities
NWU and alumni reach out to their communities
In the spirit of International Nelson Mandela Day, the North-West University (NWU) Alumni and Stakeholder Relations office joined forces with the office of Prof Sonia Swanepoel, the deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and Mahikeng Campus operations. They donated 300 sanitary towels to the GoAllOut organisation which is managed by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/newsroom-phd-law
From the newsroom to a PhD in law
The story of Dr Elfas Torerai is a classic case of focus, determination, persistence and success personified. He started off as a rookie journalist, plying his trade in community newspapers. Before long, he joined the mainstream media where he rose to become the provincial correspondent of the now defunct The New Age/AfroVoice. In between the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/young-nwu-entrepreneur-invited-attend-africa-young-ceos-summit-ghana
Young NWU entrepreneur invited to attend Africa Young CEOs Summit in Ghana
By Oldrin Masowa A great leader’s courage comes from passion. This is evident for North-West University (NWU) student, Kgothatso Kgogome, who is the founder and owner of Faith-Bakes. Having been raised by entrepreneurs, this Soweto-born young entrepreneur fell in love with entrepreneurship at the age of four. She sells scones and cakes, and her…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-vanderbijlpark-campus-officially-opens-new-ring-road
NWU’s Vanderbijlpark Campus officially opens new ring road
The ring road on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was officially opened for use this week amidst fanfare and excitement. To celebrate the milestone, new ring road users were treated to muffins handed out by the NWU’s mascot Eagi. The road forms part of the R15 600 000 worth project entailing 630 m of road plus a new…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-uitdrukking-van-die-self-die-nwu-galery
Die uitdrukking van die self by die NWU Galery
Sandile Mahlangu Die grootste kunsgeskenk word tans by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) aangetref. Die NWU Galery is die gasheer vir ’n kunsuitstalling met twee temas. Die O Mang? O Tswa Kae? O Ya Kae-uitstalling, met Boitumelo Makousu as kurator, en Kasi: Leitlho La Sechaba (Oog van die mense), met Mahlomola Maroba as kurator. Albei…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expression-self-nwu-gallery
The expression of self at the NWU Gallery
By Sandile Mahlangu The greatest gift of art is currently available at the North-West University (NWU). The NWU Gallery is hosting an art exhibition with two themes. The O Mang? O Tswa Kae? O Ya Kae exhibition, curated by Boitumelo Makousu, and Kasi: Leitlho La Sechaba (Eye of the people), curated by Mahlomola Maroba. Both exhibitions run…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/leenkoste-gaan-waarskynlik-aanhou-styg
Leenkoste gaan waarskynlik aanhou styg
Dit was onvermydelik dat ’n verdere styging in leenkoste vir besighede en verbruikers geïmplementeer moes word. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Besigheidskool van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), wys daarop dat die Monetêre Beleidskomitee (MBK) op 21 Julie met ’n verdeelde stem besluit het om die rentekoers met nog 75 basispunte te…http://news.nwu.ac.za/borrowing-costs-will-likely-continue-rise
Borrowing costs will likely continue to rise
It was unavoidable that a further increase in borrowing costs for business and consumers had to be implemented. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the Business School of the North-West University (NWU), points out that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided with a divided vote to raise interest rates by another 75 basis points on 21 July…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsers-word-deel-van-die-pan-suid-afrikaanse-taalraad
Navorsers word deel van die Pan-Suid-Afrikaanse Taalraad
Die liefde wat twee navorsers van die Suid-Afrikaanse Sentrum vir Digitale Taalhulpbronne (SADiLAR) vir taal het en hulle vasberadenheid om dit te bevorder en te ontwikkel, het ’n verdere inspuiting gekry met hulle insluiting op twee taalliggame van die Pan-Suid-Afrikaanse Taalraad (PanSAT). Mmasibidi Setaka, ’n navorser in digitale humaniora…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-join-pan-south-african-language-board
Researchers join Pan South African Language Board
The love two researchers from the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) have for language and their determination to promote and develop it have received a further boost with their inclusion on two language bodies of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). Mmasibidi Setaka, digital humanities researcher in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-students-take-part-african-human-rights-moot-court-competition
NWU students to take part in the African Human Rights Moot Court Competition
Two North-West University (NWU) students – Africa Thaba from the Mahikeng Campus and Denise Geel from the Potchefstroom Campus – have been selected to represent the NWU at the 31st Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition. The competition will take place at British University in Cairo, Egypt from 25 to 30 July 2022. The two…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/chris-van-heerden
Chris van Heerden
Chris van Heerden is a professor in the School of Economics at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). He lectures undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Risk Management (Finance). Working primarily in the field of finance, he specialises in portfolio management. His research focuses on the different factors influencing portfolio…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/sune-ferreira-schenk
Sune Ferreira-Schenk
I believe that as researchers we are positioned to provide practitioners with enhanced tools to overcome any challenges currently faced in these industries. My research focuses on how theory can be used in practice and help practitioners in the financial sector to understand the behaviour of financial market participants and their risk profiles.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/johannes-seema
Johannes Seema
Ngaka Johannes Seema ke Morupedi e moholo Lefapheng la Sekolo sa Dipuo Yunivesithing ya Leboya Bophirima, khemphaseng ya Vanderbijlpark. O na le Lengolo la Bongaka leo a le amohetseng ho tswa Yunivesithing ya Johannesburg. Ka Lengolo leo la hao, bopaki ke hore o itshetlehile dingolweng tsa Maafrika, haholo dingolweng tsa Basotho e leng dingolwa…http://news.nwu.ac.za/former-nwu-player-signs-psl-team-ts-galaxy
Former NWU player signs with PSL team TS Galaxy
Former North-West University (NWU) and Varsity Football player Xola Mlambo has signed with Premier Soccer League team TS Galaxy for the 2022/2023 season. Xola was recently released by AmaZulu FC where he plied his trade last season after joining the club from Pirates in 2020. He will reunite with former NWU teammate and TS Galaxy player,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/omvattende-plan-kan-dalk-die-keerpunt-vir-energie-uitdagings-wees
Omvattende plan kan dalk die keerpunt vir energie-uitdagings wees
President Cyril Ramaphosa se plan om die uitgerekte elektrisiteitskrisis in Suid-Afrika op te los, kan die keerpunt wees om die land se vermoë te bevorder om met groter sukses sy energie-uitdagings die hoof te bied. Prof Raymond Parsons, ekonoom van die Besigheidskool van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), sê die president se belangrike…http://news.nwu.ac.za/wide-ranging-plan-could-be-tipping-point-energy-challenges
Wide-ranging plan could be tipping point for energy challenges
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to resolve the long-standing electricity crisis in South Africa could be the tipping point in turning around the country’s ability to more successfully meet its energy challenges. Prof Raymond Parsons, economist from the Business School of the North-West University (NWU), says the president’s important statement…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-defence-goalkeeper-jevukas-capable-hands
NWU Eagles’ defence is in goalkeeper Jevuka’s capable hands
On 28 July 2022, the North-West University's (NWU’s) football team will face the University of the Free State (UFS) in the second round of the Varsity Football tournament. In the first round UFS defeated the University of Pretoria (UP) by 3 goals to 0. More Varsity Football trophies have been won by UP than any other institution. The NWU…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumnus-top-10-education-changemaker