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Botswana urges fellow African nations to bolster regional trade
Despite its vast resources and production capacity, Africa remains heavily reliant on external markets. This state of affairs has prompted Botswana to raise the alarm about low levels of intra-African trade. “It's disheartening that Africa is still unable to realise trade among its countries,” said Dr Phenyo Butale, Botswana’s Minister of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/charting-strategic-path-2025-academic-year
Charting a strategic path for 2025 academic year
By Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu The 2025 academic year is officially under way at the North-West University (NWU). Staff members across all three campuses attended the opening ceremony on Thursday, 13 February 2025, where the university leadership outlined priorities for the year ahead. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/albertina-sisulu-research-chair-will-continue-shine-its-light-nursing
Albertina Sisulu Research Chair will continue to shine its light on nursing
In a nod to the North-West University’s (NWU’s) outstanding research abilities, the Albertina Sisulu Research Chair in Nursing Science has been upgraded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) and will continue for another five years under the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI). The SARChI extension followed a successful…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-has-spring-its-north-carolina-state-university-step
The NWU has a spring in its North Carolina State University step
Spring is in the air here in the USA where a large delegation from the North-West University (NWU) is visiting North Carolina State University (NCSU). The trees on their beautiful main campus are coated with colourful emerging blossoms, and although the sights like the majestic Memorial Bell Tower at Henry Square are…http://news.nwu.ac.za/seminar-paving-way-towards-international-career-iec
Seminar: paving the way towards an international career with IEC
The Faculty of Humanities of the NWU recently hosted a seminar aimed at graduates and final-year students who are eager to explore international work and travel opportunities. The Faculty has a strong relationship with the Intercultural Education Corporation (IEC), who sent a delegation to South Africa to share first-hand insight into the Work and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/human-rights-defender-delivers-guest-lecture
Human rights defender delivers guest lecture
As the world struggles with the degeneration of democracy and the increasing political dissatisfaction, human rights activism has never been more important. This was the message delivered by human-rights defender Mary Pais during her recent guest lecture on honouring human rights at the North-West University (NWU). Titled “The State of Human…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/anitia-lubbe
Anitia Lubbe
Anitia is an Associate Professor at North-West University’s Centre for Health Professions Education, where she focuses on assessment, feedback, and self-directed learning in health professions education. With a strong background in education and a research trajectory spanning over a decade, her work explores how assessment and feedback practices…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/cornelie-nienaber-rousseau
Cornelie Nienaber-Rousseau
I am an Associate Professor of Nutrition at North-West University (NWU), with expertise in gene-environment interactions related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). I hold a PhD in Nutrition from NWU, where I investigated gene-diet interactions influencing homocysteine levels. My postdoctoral research at Wageningen University in the Netherlands…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-neem-aan-die-ontwikkeling-van-mikrokwalifikasies-suider-afrika-deel
NWU neem aan die ontwikkeling van mikrokwalifikasies in Suider-Afrika deel
Die wêreld is besig om vinnig te verander, en grade is nie meer ’n waarborg van werk of om die relevansie van vaardighede te verseker nie. Voortgesette leer, opgradering van vaardighede, en die aanleer van nuwe vaardighede nadat studente gegradueer het, is noodsaaklik. Mikrokwalifikasies kan ’n antwoord wees. Mikrokwalifikasies** word erken as…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-participates-microcredentials-development-southern-africa
NWU participates in microcredentials development in Southern Africa
Change is fast and constant in the new world of work, and degrees no longer safeguard job security or ensure skills relevance. Continued learning, upskilling and reskilling after graduation are essential. Microcredentials could be the answer. Microcredentials are recognised and certified units of learning outcomes which encompass formal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/khumoetsile-daphney-shopo
Khumoetsile Daphney Shopo
Dr. Khumoetsile Shopo started her career as a Professional Nurse after obtaining the Bachelor of Nursing Science degree at Mahikeng Campus of the NWU in October 2004. She is registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) with General Nursing, Psychiatry, Community, Midwifery, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Moderator and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/ernst-drewes
Ernst Drewes
Ernst Drewes is an experienced professional and registered Urban and Regional Planner with 30 years of experience in the industry. He specialises in strategic spatial frameworks, property development, and project management. He holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Urban and Regional Planning. Ernst is a member of the South African Council for…http://news.nwu.ac.za/advancing-circular-economy-south-africas-commitment-zero-waste-prof-linda-godfrey
Advancing the circular economy: South Africa’s commitment to zero waste with Prof Linda Godfrey
On 30 March, the world observes the International Day of Zero Waste, an occasion dedicated to raising awareness and fostering global action towards waste reduction, sustainable resource management, and environmental preservation. South Africa is making progress in waste management, with experts such as Prof Linda Godfrey leading the charge in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/using-technology-support-learning
Using technology to support learning
By Gofaone Motsamai The role of technology in education took centre stage on 19 March 2025 when the Faculty of Humanities at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a presentation on using digital tools to enhance learning The event, facilitated by Prof Mpho Chaka, deputy dean for teaching and learning, featured an online presentation by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-young-guns-eagles-defeat-wits-secure-semifinal-spot
NWU Young Guns Eagles defeat Wits to secure semifinal spot
The North-West University (NWU) Eagles Young Guns secured their semifinal spot with a commanding 27–8 victory over the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in a thrilling Varsity Cup clash at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground on Monday, March 24. The Eagles bounced back in style after their narrow defeat to a stubborn University of Pretoria (Tuks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minister-gayton-mckenzie-deliver-public-lecture
Minister Gayton McKenzie to deliver public lecture
By Gofaone Motsamai The North-West University (NWU) will host the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, for a public lecture on 3 April 2025. Organised by the Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research niche area at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, the Minister’s lecture will explore the role of literary works and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-radio-station-receives-major-upgrade
Vanderbijlpark Campus radio station receives a major upgrade
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus has ushered in a thrilling new chapter for its campus radio station, River FM. Recently, the station underwent an impressive renovation, transforming it into one of the most advanced student-run media outlets in the region. With cutting-edge equipment now at its core, River FM is not…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-law-host-lecture-judicial-limits-and-apex-court-authority
Faculty of Law to host lecture on judicial limits and apex court authority
Is the Constitutional Court within its powers when it rules against decisions made in Parliament? Or is it stepping across the line between separate branches of government? Setting out to answer these questions, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law is set to host a public lecture, “The functions of an apex court: Who empowered 11…http://news.nwu.ac.za/first-ever-publication-nature-highlights-space-debris-threat
First-ever publication in Nature highlights space debris threat
The North-West University (NWU) has achieved a milestone with its first-ever publication in the journal Nature with Prof Thembinkosi Malevu of the subject group Physics sharing possible solutions to the risks posed by space junk. Co-authored with Prof Richard Ocaya from the University of the Free State, the research focuses on the risks posed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/setswana-experts-assist-nwu-faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-translate-study-guides