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Hoe bruin seewier en gebruikte oestersampioensubstraat vir hoendervoer gebruik kan word
Een van die grootste uitdagings wat Afrika in die gesig staar, is voedselsekerheid. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, ’n onlangse PhD-gegradueerde in dierewetenskap aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU), glo dat inheemse hoenders, bruin seewier en oestersampioensaad kan help om die vasteland te voed en die omgewing te bewaar. Hy het navorsing…https://news.nwu.ac.za/how-brown-seaweed-and-spent-oyster-mushroom-substrates-could-be-used-chicken-feed
How brown seaweed and spent oyster mushroom substrates could be used as chicken feed
One of the greatest challenges facing Africa is food security. Dr Godfrey Mhlongo, a recent PhD graduate in animal science from the North-West University (NWU), believes indigenous chickens, brown seaweed and oyster mushroom spawn could help feed the continent and preserve the environment. He has conducted research on the use of oyster mushrooms…https://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-3
Meet our researchers
Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. Prof Andries Monyeki is the director of the research focus area Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is the programme leader at the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-showcases-research-during-winter-conference-season
SADiLaR showcases research during the winter conference season
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU) had a significant presence during South Africa’s winter conference season. Its digital humanities researchers and operational teams presented their research and organised digital humanities workshops at various conferences and events held across…https://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-investigates-energy-security-southern-africa
Researcher investigates energy security for Southern Africa
While state-owned electricity utilities have long dominated energy production in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), greater private sector involvement could boost energy security across the subregion. The good news is that SADC member states are actively investing in the energy sector to ensure stability and create opportunities…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorser-ondersoek-energiesekerheid-vir-suider-afrika
Navorser ondersoek energiesekerheid vir Suider-Afrika
Hoewel elektrisiteitsnutsmaatskappye in staatsbesit reeds lank die energieproduksie in die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap (SAOG) beheer, kan groter betrokkenheid van die privaat sektor energiesekerheid regoor die substreek ’n hupstoot gee. Die goeie nuus is dat die lidlande van die SAOG aktief beleggings in die energiesektor doen om…https://news.nwu.ac.za/wish-list-dr-pieter-groenewald-new-minister-correctional-services
A wish list for Dr Pieter Groenewald, the new Minister of Correctional Services
Dr Casper Lötter, a conflict criminologist affiliated with the North-West University’s (NWU) School of Philosophy, gives his wish list for what the new Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald, can do to improve the country’s correctional services system. “It is indeed a wonderful time to be in criminology when the possibility…https://news.nwu.ac.za/newborn-screening-saves-lives-north-west-university
Newborn screening saves lives at the North-West University
They are vital hours and every one of them matters. They are the window that can change the course of a child’s life for the better, and the North-West University (NWU) is ensuring that those first 24 to 72 hours after birth is optimised to safeguard newborn health. For Dr Ilse du Preez, acting director of the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM)…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-africa-needs-nuclear-engineering-expertisenow
South Africa needs nuclear engineering expertise…now
South Africans must have ownership of nuclear technology. Without properly trained people, South Africa will face a major problem with the nuclear waste. South Africa should not rely on others when it comes to nuclear safety and decommissioning. South Africa is faced with a question, and the answer should be simple: Either the country must…https://news.nwu.ac.za/tourism-wish-list-minister-patrica-de-lille
A tourism “wish list” for Minister Patrica de Lille
Experts advocate strategies that will make travel more affordable for South Africans facing increased living costs. Security measures need to be enhanced by increasing visible policing and security personnel at key tourist spots. Tax incentives for businesses that invest in tourism infrastructure and services should also be introduced,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/easy-matjila-receive-honorary-doctorate
Easy Matjila to receive honorary doctorate
Renowned broadcaster and SABC newsreader Masego Ezekiel Matjila will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the North-West University (NWU) on 18 July at the Mahikeng Campus. Masego has demonstrated significant dedication in promoting the Setswana language at the SABC. He started his career more than 30 years ago as an on-air radio personality for…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsers-ontdek-twee-nuwe-spesies-bosveldaronskelke
Navorsers ontdek twee nuwe spesies bosveldaronskelke
As jy gedink het jy het al aronskelke of varkore in al hulle pragtige vorms, groottes en kleure gesien, wag daar ’n verrassing op jou: Twee nuwe spesies is onlangs ontdek in die Sekoekoeniland-bosveld, waar hierdie plante in al hulle glorie in die natuur groei. Navorsers van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het, in samewerking met ’n navorser van…https://news.nwu.ac.za/researchers-discover-two-new-species-bushveld-arum-lilies
Researchers discover two new species of bushveld arum lilies
If you think you have seen arum lilies in all their beautiful shapes, sizes and colours, you are in for a surprise: two new species were recently discovered in the Sekhukhuneland bushveld where these plants grow naturally and spectacularly. Researchers from the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with a researcher from the University of…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/die-suid-afrikaanse-minibustaxibedryf-n-beeld-van-gevange-gebruikers-en-n-gebrek-aan-regulering
Die Suid-Afrikaanse minibustaxibedryf: ’n Beeld van gevange gebruikers en ’n gebrek aan regulering
Die minibustaxibedryf is – ten spyte van populêre opinie – meer georganiseerd as wat algemeen geglo word. Die taxibedryf leen homself tot ernstige korrupsie en twyfelagtige wetstoepassingspraktyke, wat die betrokkenes aan ’n baie hoë risiko blootstel. Die taxibedryf kan wegkom met die verskaffing van substandaard dienste soos swak kliëntediens…https://news.nwu.ac.za/south-african-minibus-taxi-industry-picture-captive-users-and-lack-regulation
The South African minibus taxi industry: A picture of captive users and a lack of regulation
The minibus taxi industry, despite popular opinion, is more organised than is commonly believed. The taxi industry lends itself to serious corruption and questionable law enforcement practices, putting the participants at a very high risk. The taxi industry can get away with providing substandard services such as bad customer service and…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/prestige-en-prag-waar-die-nwu-sy-20-jarige-verjaardag-vier
Prestige en prag waar die NWU sy 20-jarige verjaardag vier
Dit was ’n gebeurtenis om te onthou toe hooggeplaastes en gaste by die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) byeengekom het om twee dekades van sukses te vier. Die universiteit het nie net aandag geskenk aan die talle mylpale en prestasies sedert sy stigting nie, maar ook vir die gaste ’n blik op sy planne vir die toekoms gegee. “Die doelgerigte leierskap…https://news.nwu.ac.za/prestige-and-splendour-nwu-launches-its-20-year-anniversary
Prestige and splendour as NWU launches its 20-year anniversary
It was an event for the books as dignitaries and guests joined the North-West University (NWU) in celebrating two decades of greatness. The university not only reflected on the many milestones and achievements since its establishment, but also gave guests a glimpse of its plans for the future. “The resolute leadership demonstrated by all NWU…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/afrika-span-saam-om-voeding-kundigheid-na-die-vasteland-te-bring
Afrika span saam om voeding-kundigheid na die vasteland te bring
• Mikronutriënttekorte is baie algemeen in Afrika en is een van die belangrikste faktore wat geassosieer word met groeivertraging, swak immuunfunksie en kindersterftes. • ʼn Nuwe meestersgraadprogram in Voeding met Kerntegnieke sal help om wanvoeding in Afrika te bekamp. • Rolspelers van regoor die vasteland werk saam om beter voeding vir alle…https://news.nwu.ac.za/africa-unites-bring-nuclear-nutrition-expertise-continent
Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent
Micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent in Africa and are one of the major factors associated with growth retardation, poor immune function, and child mortality. A new master’s degree programme in Nutrition with Nuclear Techniques will help to address malnutrition in Africa. Role players across the continent are working…https://news.nwu.ac.za/af/voormalige-bokkaptein-adriaan-strauss-kry-sy-mba-die-nwu-met-onderskeiding