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Public lecture urges renewed commitment to preserving indigenous languages
By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu In a world wired for global communication, local languages are falling silent. This was the stark message during a recent public lecture hosted at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus, where policymakers and scholars addressed the growing threat to indigenous languages. The lecture,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/powerhouse-industry-partnerships-prepare-students-corporate-success
Powerhouse industry partnerships prepare students for corporate success
The North-West University (NWU) Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics (CBMI) welcomed industry giants ABSA, SAS and FirstRand for insightful engagement with honours- and master’s-degree students. This engagement reflects the centre’s strong industry ties and its commitment to providing students with valuable insight into the professional…http://news.nwu.ac.za/2025-saica-and-ican-results-reaffirm-nwu-leader-accounting-education-south-africa
2025 SAICA and ICAN results reaffirm NWU as a leader in accounting education in South Africa
The North-West University (NWU) has again emerged as a leader in accounting education in South Africa. Its candidates achieved an overall pass rate of 95% in the January 2025 Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) examinations of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN).…http://news.nwu.ac.za/academic-elected-new-president-african-astronomical-society
Academic elected as the new president of the African Astronomical Society
Prof Amare Abebe, research director at the Centre for Space Research at the North-West University (NWU), has been elected as the new president of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS). AfAS was established to create a globally competitive and collaborative astronomy community in Africa. Prof Abebe’s focus will be on expanding membership,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/rocking-vaal-2025-breaks-three-guinness-world-records
Rocking the Vaal 2025 breaks three Guinness world records
In a powerful showcase of unity and community engagement, the North-West university (NWU) proudly participated in Rocking the Vaal 2025, a lively, cultural and charitable event held at Emerald Casino Tsogo Sun on Saturday, 29 March. The event, organised by the Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce (GTCOC) in collaboration with Emerald Casino…http://news.nwu.ac.za/expert/petronella-lunda
Petronella Lunda
I am, a dedicated midwife specialist, lecturer, and researcher with a strong passion for perinatal support for women and midwives. My expertise lies in compassionate midwifery, respectful maternity care, and evidence-based practice, and I am committed to advancing woman-centered care in maternal health services. As an academic, I play a pivotal…http://news.nwu.ac.za/concerncomplaint-alleged-unwelcome-religious-practice-residence
Concern/complaint: alleged unwelcome religious practice in the residence
The North-West University (NWU) notes the correspondence from one of the student societies and media enquiries regarding an incident that occurred on 13 April 2025 at the Potchefstroom Campus. The incident is allegedly related to religious or spiritual practices in one of the ladies’ residences. The university is investigating the matter and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-revolutionise-agriculture-through-its-ask-prof-initiative
NWU to revolutionise agriculture through its Ask-a-Prof initiative
When smallholder farmers face agricultural challenges, who can they turn to for advice? The new Ask-a-Prof initiative of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, in collaboration with the Zen Raseto Joint Venture, is at their service. This pioneering programme is set to revolutionise agricultural support…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-dolly-dlavane-inaugurated-second-term-pansalb-board
Dr Dolly Dlavane inaugurated for second term on PanSALB Board
Dr Dolly Dlavane, director of the Centre for African Language Teaching (CALT) at North-West University (NWU), has been inaugurated for a second term as a board member of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). The official engagement recently took place at the Constitutional Court. Dr Dlavane served on the PanSALB Board for five years,…http://news.nwu.ac.za/assume-i-can-putting-spotlight-down-syndrome-awareness
‘Assume that I can’: putting a spotlight on Down Syndrome awareness
Society tends to have low expectations of people with Down Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the development of the brain. Such perceptions are unfair and uncalled for, according to the international advertising campaign titled “Assume that I can”, which challenges widely held stereotypes of Down Syndrome. The North-West University (…http://news.nwu.ac.za/african-economies-should-adapt-global-challenges-amid-us-china-tariff-wars
African economies should adapt to global challenges amid US-China tariff wars
In a timely Pitso webinar hosted on Friday, 11 April, the North-West University (NWU) Business School featured distinguished panellists who discussed the vulnerable status of African economies caught in the crossfire of escalating international tariff wars. As countries on the continent compete for both economic sovereignty and competitive…http://news.nwu.ac.za/outcome-investigation-apparent-cultural-ritual-disturbance-eikenhof-residence
Outcome of the investigation: Apparent cultural ritual disturbance at Eikenhof residence
The North-West University acknowledges receipt of a letter by Afriforum Youth dated 14 April 2025 on the above matter. NWU registrar, Prof Marlene Verhoef, has responded to the matters raised. Read the official response here.http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-medical-school-named-nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine
North-West University medical school named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
The North-West University (NWU) is proud to announce that its soon-to-be-established medical school will be honorifically named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. This decision was taken in consultation with – and received the approval of – the Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust. The official naming ceremony took place on Tuesday, 22…http://news.nwu.ac.za/hollys-final-bow-lize-graduates-her-faithful-companion-her-side
Holly’s final bow: Lize graduates with her faithful companion by her side
It was a bittersweet day for North-West University (NWU) graduate Lize Marais, who celebrated her academic achievement and marked the final public appearance of her beloved service dog, Holly. Lize received her Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Phase in English, on 16 April, with Holly—her steadfast companion since 2018—right by her side…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voorspelde-groei-nie-goed-genoeg-vir-suid-afrika-nie
Voorspelde groei nie goed genoeg vir Suid-Afrika nie
Die slegte nuus van die jongste evaluering deur die Internasionale Monetêre Fonds (IMF) van die impak van handelsoorloë en beleidsonsekerheid op die wêreldekonomie is nie onverwags nie. Dit beklemtoon nietemin die omvang van die ekonomiese skade wat as gevolg van die onlangse ongebreidelde proteksionisme van die Verenigde State van Amerika (VSA)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/predicted-growth-not-good-enough-south-africa
Predicted growth not good enough for South Africa
The bad news from the latest assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of the impact of trade wars and policy uncertainty on the world economy is not unexpected. It nonetheless highlights the extent of the economic damage anticipated by recent unbridled United States of America (US) protectionism and its wider consequences. In…http://news.nwu.ac.za/culture-and-crisis-communication-focus-visit-global-expert
Culture and crisis communication in focus with visit from global expert
Culture and crisis communication took centre stage at the North-West University (NWU) when the institution was honoured to host internationally acclaimed scholar Prof Krishnamurthy Sriramesh from the University of Colorado, Boulder. With a global academic footprint and numerous accolades to his name – including the prestigious Pathfinder…http://news.nwu.ac.za/renewable-rangers-game-earns-academic-nomination-south-africas-science-oscars
ReneWable Rangers game earns academic nomination for South Africa’s ‘Science Oscars’
Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo, a senior lecturer in Natural Sciences Education at the North-West University (NWU) and a member of the Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Research Unit, has been nominated for the prestigious National Science and Technology Forum’s (NSTF)-South32 Awards. She has been nominated for the TW Kambule-NSTF Award in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumni-unpack-career-and-financial-pathway
Alumni unpack career and financial pathway
By: Mafumane Tlhapi and Keaoleboga Motshabi The North-West University (NWU) hosted an alumni career guidance seminar on 9 April 2024, bringing together five professionals to share their insights on career development and industry opportunities. The event took place at the Mahikeng Campus, where alumni engaged in discussions ranging from…http://news.nwu.ac.za/industry-expert-translates-operational-theory-real-world-practice