Mahikeng Campus News
Construction commences on Mahikeng teaching facilities
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is increasing its teaching spaces by constructing new laboratories and lecture halls this year to address the growing needs of students and staff.
The construction of geography and life sciences laboratory spaces under the Faculty of Education began on 15 January. These facilities are located in the central parking area of the A4, A3, A9 and A10 buildings. New lecture halls are also being constructed behind the nursing building.
The new laboratory structure, spanning 1 600m², will include two 400m² laboratories dedicated… Read more
Bank failures in Zimbabwe are due to poor regulatory supervision
The rampant failure of banks in Zimbabwe in the past 20 years has now been explained: a major reason is inadequate supervision of banking institutions by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and other regulatory bodies.
This is according to the doctoral study of Menelisi Ncube, who recently graduated from the North-West University (NWU)…
Alumnus: old chilli seeds and new hot sauce make for ‘unique hotness’
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Tlotlo Kokeletso Palai recently launched her own hot sauce brand
The name of Tlotlo’s hot sauce is Deddi’s hot sauce, a name dedicated to her father, who is a farmer.
She says her hot sauce is made using her father’s seeds from 10 years ago. “The chilli itself is unique and so is the hotness…
NWU crowned champion at Debate Challenge
The North-West University (NWU) Debating Union on the Mahikeng Campus was recently invited to take part in the SA FM University Debate Challenge against the University of Pretoria.
The invitation is the result of the union's exceptional performance, despite this being their first venture into participating in external competitions.…
NWU delegation attends international conference on Russia–Ukraine crisis
North-West University (NWU) academics recently attended an international conference themed "The Russia–Ukraine Crisis and its Impact on Africa".
The conference, jointly organised by the Institute of African Diaspora Studies (IADS) and GLOTAN Research Services at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, took place on 16 and 17 November 2022.…
NWU alumnus has his eye on the world
North-West University (NWU) alumnus Mbulelo Mbiphi recently collaborated on an international campaign with the California-based eyewear brand Arnette.
Mbulelo completed a Bachelor of Administration in public administration at the Mafikeng Campus in 2021.
Arnette is an easy-going eyewear brand aimed at young people with an active…
NWU student wins national Three Minute Thesis competition
North-West University (NWU) PhD student Bongiwe Zungu walked away with the spoils at the 2022 national Three Minute Thesis competition.
Bongiwe from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences represented the NWU along with Heleen Dreyer from the Faculty of Health Sciences.
They competed against 18 participants from Rhodes…
NWU students and researchers receive seven SAIOH awards
Postgraduate students and researchers from the North-West University (NWU) won seven awards at the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene’s (SAIOH’s) annual conference that took place from 26 to 28 October 2022 in Boksburg, and during the gala dinner the best students and research articles were awarded.
According to Prof…
Director of International Atomic Energy Agency delivers nuclear lecture at NWU
Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak, director of the Division for Africa Technical Cooperation at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), delivered a nuclear lecture at the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus on 1 November 2022.
The lecture was organised by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s (DMRE’s) National…
NWU academic says public service strike will have very negative effects on SA
Workers in the public sector are furious with government, accusing it of negotiating “in bad faith” after wage negotiations collapsed following the employer’s 3% wage offer.
Only one of the unions represented, the South African Democratic Teachers Union, has accepted the offer.
Thousands of workers were expected to picket…
Indigenous games, music and dance promote health and wellbeing
By Ontiretse Motingwa
Melita Setswano Mogamisi, a North-West University (NWU) master’s graduate from Khunwana village, found that indigenous games, dance and music can promote the health and wellbeing of the elderly.
“I am a researcher who enjoys applying my knowledge to the fascinating indigenous…