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“Pitch Your Business Competition” ignites entrepreneurial dreams
In a dynamic collaboration aimed at transforming communities through entrepreneurship, the North-West University’s (NWU’s) bhive Enterprise Development Centre (bhive EDC) joined forces with Radio Pulpit, I AM Youth and TBN Africa to host the "Pitch Your Business Competition". This initiative not only fosters innovation but also drives economic…http://news.nwu.ac.za/minister-nkabane-gives-full-support-north-west-universitys-medical-school
Minister Nkabane gives full support to North-West University’s medical school
Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, Minister of Higher Education and Training has given her full support to the establishment of the North-West University’s (NWU) medical school. In a letter to the principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, Minister Nkabane said that she appreciates the commitment demonstrated by the university in its…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-die-eerste-suid-afrika-om-n-koshuisbestuurstelsel-van-wereldgehalte-te-implementeer
NWU is die eerste in Suid-Afrika om ’n koshuisbestuurstelsel van wêreldgehalte te implementeer
Die NWU is besig om ’n nuwe koshuisbestuurstelsel te implementeer wat doeltreffendheid binne die universiteit se koshuise beduidend sal verbeter. Die StarRez-stelsel is spesifiek vir studentebehuising ontwerp en het talle toepassings vir onder andere koshuisbestuur, plasings, studente-interaksie en verslagdoening. “Dit is ’n betroubare…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-first-south-africa-implement-world-leading-residence-management-system
NWU is first in South Africa to implement this world-leading residence management system
The NWU is implementing a new residence management system that will significantly improve efficiency within the university’s residences. The StarRez system is specifically designed for student housing and has numerous applications for residence management, placements, student interactions and reporting, among others. “This is a trusted student…http://news.nwu.ac.za/fourth-year-social-work-conference-highlights-student-achievements
Fourth-year social work conference highlights student achievements
The North-West University's (NWU’s) subject group Social Work’s annual conference once again highlighted the achievements of fourth-year social work students, according to their block practicum experiences. The event brought together students, academics, South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) members and practice…http://news.nwu.ac.za/alumnus-wins-grassroots-innovator-year-award-mushroom-dome-brainwave
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