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Veteran broadcaster to share his journey in Setswana broadcasting during public lecture
The Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity at the North-West University (NWU) will host its annual public lecture at the Mahikeng Campus on 13 March 2025. The lecture will focus on the role of indigenous languages in media, with veteran broadcaster and NWU honorary doctorate recipient Dr Masego Ezekiel “Easy” Matjila as the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/goallout-pushes-free-sanitary-pads
GoAllOut pushes for free sanitary pads
GoAllOut, a student-led organisation at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, is pressing for legislative action to provide free sanitary pads in schools and public spaces. “We advocate for the provision of free sanitary pads as we want to promote female hygiene and take a stand against period poverty,” says Karabo Moalusi, a…http://news.nwu.ac.za/second-win-nwu-young-guns-builds-early-season-momentum
Second win for NWU Young Guns builds early-season momentum
The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) are proving why they are the reigning champions, kicking off their title defence with back-to-back wins. After an outstanding campaign last season, the Eagles soared into the new campaign with a nail-biting 36-33 win over the University of Pretoria (Tuks) YGs at the Fanie Du Toit Sports Grounds…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-eagles-young-guns-brace-fierce-showdown-maties
NWU Eagles Young Guns brace fierce showdown with Maties
The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns (YGs) will lock horns with the Stellenbosch YGs in a showdown third-round Varsity Cup Young Guns clash at the Fanie Du Toit Sports Grounds on Monday, 10 March. With both teams boasting a 100%-win record so far, this encounter promises to be a fierce battle with only one team able to continue their perfect…http://news.nwu.ac.za/vanderbijlpark-campus-walks-change-fight-against-gbv
Vanderbijlpark Campus walks for change in the fight against GBV
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus recently organised a powerful demonstration of unity and awareness called the Walk of Change, with various internal and external stakeholders participating. “Part of my job as a house parent involves promoting student wellness. This initiative aims to inspire the university community by…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-laughter-protest-zimbabwe
Inaugural lecture explores laughter as protest in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe’s evolving political landscape, where promises of reform have yet to materialise, one unexpected force has emerged – comedy. While official narratives speak of progress, social media tells a different story, one shaped by satire, memes and skits that turn national struggles into humour. But in a country where dissent carries risks,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/renowned-broadcaster-shares-industry-insights-nwu-students
Renowned broadcaster shares industry insights with NWU students
By Keaoleboga Motshabi and Phenyo Mokgothu Renowned radio broadcaster and cultural advocate Lucky Tlale, widely known as Hala Hala LTK, recently visited the School of Communication at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus to share insights with undergraduate broadcasting students. With a career spanning over 17 years, LTK has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/kohinoor-business-school-delegation-visits-north-west-university
Kohinoor Business School delegation visits North-West University
The North-West University (NWU) hosted a delegation from the Kohinoor Business School (KBS), Mumbai, from 23 February to 4 March, in a visit aimed at strengthening academic collaboration, cultural exchange and industry engagement. The visit was coordinated by Prof Ephrem Redda from the WorkWell Research Unit at the NWU. The orientation of the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/international-symposium-showcases-modern-approach-academic-discourse
International Symposium showcases a modern approach to academic discourse
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management recently held a successful international symposium that brought together esteemed academics and industry professionals from around the globe. Prof Marissa Brouwers, deputy director of the school, says the need for the symposium was motivated by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-bevorder-impakvolle-voedingleierskapsopleiding-afrika
NWU bevorder impakvolle voedingleierskapsopleiding in Afrika
Ná onlangse verwikkelinge is impakvolle leierskap in voeding nou meer as ooit nodig. Die Verenigde Nasies (VN) se dekade van aksie oor voeding (United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition*) kom hierdie jaar tot ’n einde en USAID-befondsing vir Afrika en ander ontwikkelende lande het tot ’n skielike stilstand gekom. Afrika bring sy kant. “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-drives-impactful-nutrition-leadership-training-africa
NWU drives impactful nutrition leadership training in Africa
After recent developments, impactful leadership in nutrition is needed now more than ever. The United Nations (UN) Decade of Action on Nutrition* ends this year and USAID funding to Africa and other developing countries has come to an abrupt halt. Africa is stepping up. “We need responsible and proactive leadership in line with the United…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-business-school-launches-phd-hub-africa
NWU Business School launches PhD Hub for Africa
The North-West University (NWU) Business School has established a formidable foundation and inaugurated the PhD Hub for Africa, a pioneering initiative aimed at nurturing doctoral talent and enhancing supervisory expertise throughout the continent. The PhD Hub was officially launched on Monday, 10 March 2025, during the International Conference on…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwus-prof-conroy-cupido-strikes-high-note-kyknet-fiesta-win
NWU's Prof Conroy Cupido strikes a high note with a kykNET Fiesta win
Prof Conroy Cupido’s musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and his latest triumph at the kykNET Fiesta awards – often dubbed the "Oscars" of South Africa's arts festivals – in 2025 is another feather in his already illustrious cap. These awards are a ceremony that recognizes excellence in the performing and creative arts in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/new-research-offers-hope-africas-malaria-crisis
New research offers hope in Africa’s malaria crisis
A new weapon in the battle against malaria is emerging, and this time not from a laboratory, but rather driven by machine learning. Researchers at the North-West University (NWU) have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the search for life-saving drugs, a breakthrough that could shift the tide against this deadly disease.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sustainability-reporting-poses-challenges-jse-listed-companies
Sustainability reporting poses challenges for JSE-listed companies
Companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) must navigate evolving sustainability reporting requirements to ensure compliance, credibility and investor confidence. Prof Neels Kilian of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Law outlined the complexities of this shift in his inaugural lecture – titled “The legal background…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-young-guns-edge-maties-thrilling-varsity-cup-clash
NWU Young Guns edge Maties in thrilling Varsity Cup clash
The North-West University (NWU) Young Guns put on a strong show in their Varsity Cup Young Guns clash against Stellenbosch University (Maties) on Monday 10 March, securing a hard-fought 33-31 victory to climb to the top of Group A. Both teams were level on nine points going into the game, setting the stage for a crucial encounter. The…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-international-womens-day-inspiring-symposium
Celebrating International Women’s Day with an inspiring symposium
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the North-West University (NWU) Business School, in collaboration with People and Culture: Learning and Development, hosted a vibrant symposium titled “Women in leadership”. The event took place at the Potchefstroom Campus and celebrated International Women’s Day with the theme “Barriers and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-bevestig-dr-anna-mokgokong-se-tweede-termyn-kanselier
NWU bevestig dr Anna Mokgokong se tweede termyn as kanselier
Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het die bekende sakeleier en entrepreneur dr Anna Mokgokong se tweede termyn as kanselier bevestig. Dit is op 12 Maart tydens ’n luisterryke geleentheid in Potchefstroom bevestig nadat die NWU Raad haar vir ’n verdere vyf jaar verkies het. Dr Mokgokong se eerste termyn het op 20 November 2024 verstryk. As…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-confirms-dr-anna-mokgokongs-second-term-chancellor
NWU confirms Dr Anna Mokgokong’s second term as chancellor
The North-West University (NWU) has confirmed renowned business leader and entrepreneur Dr Anna Mokgokong’s second term as chancellor. This was confirmed during a prestigious event in Potchefstroom on 12 March, after the NWU Council elected her for a further five years. Dr Mokgokong ended her first term on 20 November 2024. As chancellor,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/begroting-probeer-balans-tussen-fiskale-volhoubaarheid-en-ekonomiese-groei-handhaaf