Students shine in global FameLab science communication competition

The North-West University (NWU) continues to celebrate academic excellence and innovation, as students from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) and the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) distinguished themselves in the globally recognised FameLab competition.

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Auditor-General addresses the causes of service delivery failures

Communities across South Africa continue to face water shortages and power cuts, but Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says the reasons behind these failures are simpler than most people think.

Speaking at the Public Financial Management guest lecture, hosted by the School of…

Farm manager highlights cross-border cooperation in fight against FMD

As foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to threaten livestock production across Southern Africa, vaccination efforts along the South Africa-Botswana border are emerging as one of the region’s frontline defences against the spread of the virus.

In communities near border towns…

Chris Williams champions men’s mental health at men’s summit

Chris Williams, director for student life at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus, recently played a leading role in advancing conversations around men’s mental health and emotional well-being during “The Mindful Man – Men’s Summit”, hosted by the National Association of Student Development…

Director of Language Directorate appointed CEO of PanSALB

The director of Language Directorate at the North-West University (NWU) has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), placing one of the language scholars of the university at the centre of South Africa’s efforts to advance multilingualism and indigenous…

Jobs under pressure as risks rise

The negative unemployment figures for the first quarter of 2026 are another early warning signal of the shock that the global energy crisis is beginning to have on the South African economy and jobs.

Prof. Raymond Parsons, economist from the North-West University (NWU) Business…

Harnessed energy offers a new path for smallholder poultry farmers

Smallholder poultry farmers who adopt harnessed energy systems such as solar and wind power could improve production efficiency and reduce long-term operational costs, according to research conducted by Ella Mogashoa during her master’s study at the North-West University (NWU).

The…

Young North West author publishes debut thriller at 20

A 20-year-old author from North West is drawing attention in literary circles in South Africa, highlighting the growing wave of young voices reshaping the fiction landscape of the country.

Manqoba Montsho, a former student at the North-West University (NWU), has published his debut…

Research and Postgraduate Support celebrates prestigious global certification

The Research and Postgraduate Support (RPS) directorate at the North-West University (NWU) celebrated the university’s successful attainment of the Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) Platinum Tier certification during an event held in Mahikeng on 22 April.

By Oscar Mosiane and…

NWU confers honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule

The North-West University (NWU) conferred an honorary doctorate on renowned choral music composer and teacher Kgotlaetsile Henderson Pule during the autumn graduation ceremony at the Mahikeng Campus on 8 May 2026.

The graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Anna Mokgokong, NWU…