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Using indigenous knowledge for socio-economic growth
It would be a pity if we do not reap the fruit of the indigenous knowledge cultivated in our communities. Fortunately the Department of Science and Technology (DST) committed itself to engaging government departments to ensure that Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) are incorporated in their policies and programmes. By doing this they want to…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-groot-marico-biosphere-reserve
Celebrating the Groot Marico Biosphere Reserve
Over the years the North West University (NWU) has shown that it is not only dedicated to achieving academic excellence, but also to helping and developing the community and the environment. The NWU, together with a number of other industry partners recently worked together to have the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…http://news.nwu.ac.za/tito-mboweni-step-right-direction-sa%25E2%2580%2599s-economy
Tito Mboweni is a step in the right direction for SA’s economy
The appointment of Tito Mboweni as new Finance Minister is a confidence-building and reassuring step for the economy. This is according to renowned economist Prof Raymond Parsons from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Business School. “The replacement of outgoing Finance Minister Nene by former South African Reserve Bank Governor and…http://news.nwu.ac.za/united-nations-welcomes-prof-klaus-kellner
United Nations welcomes Prof Klaus Kellner
His list of accolades continues to grow. Prof Klaus Kellner has been appointed as a member to serve on the National Coordination Body for the United Nations’ Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in South Africa. Prof Kellner hails from the School of Environmental Sciences and Development at the North-West University (NWU). He will…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-toekoms-l%25C3%25AA-oop-vir-die-gegradueerdes-van-2018
Die toekoms lê oop vir die gegradueerdes van 2018
Die opwindende wêreld van die werksomgewing wag op diegene wat in 2018 gegradueer het. Dis ’n wêreld wat deur ongeëwenaarde verandering, vinnige tegnologiese vorderings en ’n groot behoefte aan responsiewe en strategiese leierskap gekenmerk word. In haar toespraak by die onlangse Oktober-gradeplegtigheid van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/future-awaits-graduating-class-2018
Future awaits graduating class of 2018
For the graduating class of 2018 the exciting world of work awaits. A world which is characterised by unmatched change, rapid technological advancements and a dire need for responsive and strategic leadership. In her address at the recent October graduation ceremony of the North-West University (NWU), Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/church-must-bring-communities-together
Church must bring communities together
“The church is profoundly irresponsible as it disconnects itself from the realities on the ground.” The Methodist Church’s Bishop Paul Verryn was blunt when he said the above during a recent North-West University (NWU) Pastors’ Conference. Pastor Verryn was a guest speaker at the conference hosted by the Faculty of Theology on the North-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-academic-impress-judging-skills-during-undergraduate-awards
NWU academic impress with judging skills during Undergraduate Awards
Prof Ravinder Rena’s expertise in education and undergraduate research is taking him places – to Dublin in Ireland to be exact. In recognition of his diligent work and his expertise in education and undergraduate research, this North-West University (NWU) academic will be attending the Global Undergraduate Summit in Ireland as chair judge.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/baan-die-weg-vir-vroue-entrepreneurs
Baan die weg vir vroue-entrepreneurs
Geleenthede moet sonder vooroordeel wees. Daar is ’n tekort aan vroulike entrepreneurs in die land, en die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) hanteer hierdie probleem deur die Ondernemende Vroue-program (EWP). Daar is talle slaggate en struikelblokke vir vroue wat hulle eie besigheid wil begin, en ’n gelyke speelveld is noodsaaklik as dit by die…http://news.nwu.ac.za/paving-way-women-entrepreneurs
Paving the way for women entrepreneurs
Opportunity should be without bias. There is a dearth of female entrepreneurs in the country and the North-West University (NWU) is addressing this problem through the Enterprising Women Programme (EWP). There are many pitfalls and roadblocks facing women who want to start their own business and a level playing field is an imperative where small…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-explores-preferences-game-meat-eaters
Research explores preferences of game meat eaters
Earlier this year, Statistics SA stated that over six million South Africans are currently unemployed. With the country’s current economic climate resulting in shrinking opportunities for formal employment, more and more South Africans are turning to entrepreneurship. North-West University (NWU) Tourism Research in Economic Environs and Society…http://news.nwu.ac.za/thabang-has-mind-law-and-heart-world
Thabang has a mind for law and a heart for the world
With Women’s Month still fresh in our minds, what better time to introduce a phenomenal woman who has earned her stripes in advocating for the advancement and protection of women and their role in society? Meet Thabang Pooe, an LLB graduate from the North-West University (NWU) who went on to join SECTION27, a public interest law centre in…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-mahikeng-launch-astronomy-observatory
NWU Mahikeng to launch astronomy observatory
The Minister of Science and Technology, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubani, will launch the Mahikeng Astronomy Telescope (MAT) at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng on Friday 7 September. This puts the institution on a par with well-established institutions such as the universities of the Western Cape and Cape Town. The MAT is co-…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-makes-impact-during-special-sports-day
NWU makes an impact during Special Sports Day
Excitement was the order of the day during the 2018 rendition of the Eureka School’s Special Sports Day. The event saw more than 400 participants – some from as far as Bloemfontein and Secunda – taking part in the annual event for mentally and physically challenged youngsters. This year also saw the North-West University (NWU) joining in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-tourism-society-walks-tourism-awareness
NWU Tourism Society walks for tourism awareness
The Tourism Society of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Tourism Management recently hosted a tourism awareness walk on the campus in Mahikeng in celebration of September as Tourism Month. The aim of the event was to create awareness and foster a culture of visiting the country’s tourism attractions, thereby boosting local…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-kampus-se-kolfblad-voorberei-vir-die-jaarlikse-kfc-minikrieketfees
Die kampus se kolfblad is voorberei vir die jaarlikse KFC Minikrieketfees
Moenie dat die naam jou mislei nie. Minikrieket is ernstige sake – vra maar vir enigeen van die meer as 500 jongelinge (wat 18 skole in Gauteng verteenwoordig) wat deelneem aan die jaarlikse Minikrieketfees wat deur die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) se kampus in Vanderbijlpark aangebied word. Die 2018-weergawe van die geleentheid vind op 15…http://news.nwu.ac.za/campus-pitch-perfect-annual-kfc-mini-cricket-festival
Campus is pitch perfect for annual KFC Mini Cricket Festival
Don’t let the name of the game fool you. Mini Cricket is serious business – just ask any one of the more than 500 youngsters (representing 18 schools in Gauteng) who will be taking part in the annual Mini Cricket Festival to be hosted by the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Vanderbijlpark. The 2018 rendition of the event will take…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-postdoctoral-fellow-one-2018%25E2%2580%2599s-most-influential-young-africans
NWU postdoctoral fellow is one of 2018’s Most Influential Young Africans
Dr Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe, a postdoctoral fellow and researcher on the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng, was announced as one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans by African Youth Awards on 4 September 2018. The annual prestigious list was launched in 2016 and is currently in its third year. It features young…http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-play-uj-do-or-die-encounter
NWU to play UJ in a do or die encounter
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Noble Boys will play against Varsity Football log leaders, the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in a do or die encounter on 6 September 2018 at the NWU Mahikeng Sports Grounds. According to NWU head coach, Monde Hlatshwayo, the NWU team goes into this encounter with the hope of securing maximum points. “…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sa-needs-more-strenuous-efforts-break-out-%25E2%2580%2598low-growth-trap%25E2%2580%2599