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Rebuilding the pipeline to secure the university’s water future
Leaky, dilapidated water lines are being replaced at the North-West University (NWU) to reduce water losses and conserve water more effectively. One such rehabilitation project is under way at the Mahikeng Campus. What was once a neglected water system is now central to the university’s Waterwise Project, as it forms the backbone of a new plan…http://news.nwu.ac.za/indian-ocean-rim-conversation-bridge-academia-policy-and-community-needs
Indian Ocean Rim conversation to bridge academia, policy and community needs
By Gofaone Motsamai and Nikelo Mehlomakulu The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean, serving as a lifeline for international trade and transport. South Africa is a key player in the 23-country Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and the North-West University (NWU) is an integral part of the IORA Academic Group, which promotes collaboration…http://news.nwu.ac.za/inaugural-lecture-explores-promising-tools-tackle-drug-resistant-diseases
Inaugural lecture explores promising tools to tackle drug-resistant diseases
In drug development, a “magic bullet” is a compound designed to kill disease-causing organisms without harming healthy cells. Such compounds are needed now more than ever because diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and sleeping sickness, which kill more than 10 million people each year, are becoming resistant to existing treatments. “Many of…http://news.nwu.ac.za/how-podcasts-are-powering-indigenous-language-revival
How podcasts are powering indigenous language revival
Mainstream radio combined with social media can do more to preserve South African indigenous languages than either can on their own A recent study by North-West University (NWU) master’s graduate Gofaone Motsamai explores how Motsweding FM radio is using Facebook to promote Setswana through podcasts and live streams. “Motsweding FM is not…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-nominated-best-career-service-sagea-awards-2025
NWU nominated for best career service at SAGEA Awards 2025
The North-West University (NWU) continues to affirm its leadership in student success, and has been nominated as one of the top three universities in South Africa in the Best Career Service category at the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA) Awards 2025. The nomination places the NWU in the same league as long-established…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-alumna-appointed-ceo-newspace-systems
NWU alumna appointed CEO at NewSpace Systems
Tanya Lerm never imagined herself in the aerospace sector. But nearly seven years after joining NewSpace Systems, she now leads it. “Stepping into the role of CEO at NewSpace Systems has been one of the most significant moments of my career, both professionally and personally,” said Tanya, who holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/students-triumph-national-physics-conference
Students triumph at national physics conference
The high calibre of postgraduate research at the North-West University (NWU) has been nationally recognised. Seven NWU students were awarded top honours at the South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) annual conference, the country’s leading platform for physics scholars. The awards span three fields: space science, astrophysics and condensed…http://news.nwu.ac.za/training-traditional-leaders-combines-language-custom-and-justice
Training for traditional leaders combines language, custom and justice
In a powerful demonstration of language, heritage and collaboration, university language specialists have partnered with the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders to hold a training programme for Dikgosi (traditional leaders). The Language Directorate of the North-West University (NWU) played a key role in the week-long programme…http://news.nwu.ac.za/forging-stronger-ties-boost-entrepreneurial-education-through-step-ttt
Forging stronger ties to boost entrepreneurial education through STEP TTT
The North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a transformative STEP train-the-trainer (TTT) programme, further cementing its commitment to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among students and communities. The week-long initiative, held at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus, brought together educators, trainers and innovation champions to deepen…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-agriculture-budget-grows-overall-research-funding-declines
North West agriculture budget grows overall but research funding declines
While an impressive R1,27 billion has been budgeted for agriculture and rural development in the North West Province for the 2025/26 financial year, the decrease in funding for research and technology services is disappointing. This is the view of Dr Kaya Myeki of the School of Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU).…http://news.nwu.ac.za/leopard-lairr-2025-battle-innovation-and-creativity-across-faculties
Leopard Lair® 2025: The battle of innovation and creativity across faculties
On Thursday, 24 July, the 2025 Leopards Lair® Student Pitching event showcased a vibrant celebration of innovative ideas. Held at the D’Vine VenU on the Potchefstroom Campus, the event highlighted exceptional student talent across two categories: Side Hustles and Research-Based Ventures. TTIS and the bhive Enterprise Development Centre…http://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-humanities-celebrates-top-academic-performers
Faculty of Humanities celebrates top academic performers
By Gofaone Motsamai In a hall filled with eager students and guests, the air buzzed with anticipation as the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Humanities prepared to host its annual Dean’s Merit Awards. The Dean’s Merit List recognises students who achieve an average of 75% and above in all their modules. Only 138 students from the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-faces-waste-crisis-legal-and-health-consequences
South Africa faces a waste crisis with legal and health consequences
South Africa’s failure to manage waste properly is no longer just an environmental issue; it is a growing legal, health and human rights concern and without urgent reform, the costs will continue to mount in landfills and lives. With nearly a third of households lacking access to formal waste removal, communities increasingly rely on open…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-sabelile-tenza-leads-charge-healthcare-innovations-nairobi
Dr Sabelile Tenza leads the charge in healthcare innovations in Nairobi
In order to enhance healthcare throughout Africa, it is crucial to equip frontline healthcare workers with the necessary tools and confidence to drive change. However, their hard work often goes unnoticed and unappreciated. Dr Sabelile Tenza, an expert in healthcare quality and patient safety, helped to shine a spotlight on these unsung heroes…http://news.nwu.ac.za/political-analyst-weighs-allegations-against-minister-police
Political analyst weighs in on allegations against minister of police
The allegations against the South African police minister are indeed serious and damaging, further eroding the little trust that citizens still have in institutions. According to Thabang Motswaledi, a political analyst at the North-West University (NWU), the allegations have placed the already preoccupied Government of National Unity (GNU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sir-hilary-beckles-receives-honorary-doctorate-nwu
Sir Hilary Beckles receives honorary doctorate from the NWU
On Wednesday, 30 July, the North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on Professor Sir Hilary McDonald Beckles, a distinguished Caribbean historian and vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI). The award recognises Sir Hilary’s formidable academic contributions and his global advocacy for social justice. On the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/power-technology-and-african-question
Power, technology and the African question
The way technology shapes power, and how power defines technology, is the focus of a new study led by Amantle Mothelesi, a lecturer at North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, which argues that Africa needs a locally grounded philosophy of technology, shaped by post-colonial realities. “Colonial power structures continue to shape the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-helps-springboks-claim-rugby-africa-sevens-title
NWU student helps Springboks claim The Rugby Africa Sevens title
For Joubert Schoeman, a BCom Honours in Management Accounting student at the North-West University (NWU), representing South Africa on the global stage was not just a dream, but a goal he pursued with passion. His determination recently paid off when he helped the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ team win the Rugby Africa Sevens Cup in Mauritius.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/north-west-university-nwu-commemorates-world-food-safety-day
The North-West University (NWU) commemorates World Food Safety Day
The North-West University (NWU) joins the global community in commemorating World Food Safety Day, observed annually on 7 June. This year’s theme, “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected”, underscores the urgent need to be ready for food safety incidents—whether caused by natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, or contamination outbreaks…http://news.nwu.ac.za/study-questions-political-inclusion-malawis-disabled-airwaves