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Alumnus wins Grassroots Innovator of the Year Award for mushroom dome brainwave
An innovative African Hut Mushroom Dome, a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to growing mushrooms, has earned North-West University (NWU) alumnus Dr Sydwell Sihlangu the title of Grassroots Innovator of the Year 2024 at the Grassroots Innovation Awards. An entrepreneur and founder of Eco-Agro Enterprise Pty. Ltd., Dr Sihlangu…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-calls-implementation-fresh-produce-market-report
Academic calls for implementation of Fresh Produce Market report
The time for inquiries and investigations is over and action is needed. This is according to Dr Lindikaya Myeki, a senior lecturer in Agricultural Economics and Extension at the North-West University (NWU). This is in response to the recent release of the Competition Commission of South Africa’s (CCSA’s) Fresh Produce Market Inquiry report and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/business-schools-pitso-discussion-analyses-sona-2025
Business School’s Pitso discussion analyses SONA 2025
“We won’t be bullied.” These words by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in response to US president Donald Trump’s verbal attacks on South Africa grabbed headlines, but SONA 2025 had much more to unpack than that. On Friday, 7 February, the North-West University (NWU) Business School hosted its Pitso…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/suid-afrika-moet-dringend-reageer-en-die-ekonomie-so-trump-bestand-moontlik-maak
Suid-Afrika moet dringend reageer en die ekonomie so “Trump-bestand” as moontlik maak
“Ons moenie die uiteindelike gevolge onderskat wat dalk in die lig van die huidige skielike breuk in die bilaterale politieke en diplomatieke betrekkinge tussen die Verenigde State (VSA) en Suid-Afrika vir die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie en besighede voorlê nie.” In sy kommentaar oor die jongste spanning in die politieke en ekonomiese betrekkinge…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-respond-urgently-and-make-economy-trump-proof-possible
South Africa needs to respond urgently and make the economy as “Trump-proof” as possible
“We should not underestimate what may ultimately be at stake for the South African economy and business in the face of the current sharp breach in bilateral political and diplomatic relationships between the United States (US) and South Africa.” In commenting about the latest tensions in the US-South Africa political and economic relationships…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-global-financial-cycles-shape-south-africas-economy
How global financial cycles shape South Africa’s economy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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