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
North West farmers warned of bovine infections through multidrug-resistant bacteria
Livestock farmers in the North West Province are being urged to apply all possible security measures and avoid the introduction of new bulls without sanitary control.
This is necessary to prevent the spread of a bacterial infection that causes abortion, infertility and other reproductive ailments in cattle – and could potentially be…
NWU alumnus scoops Best Afternoon Drive Presenter award for the second time
North-West University (NWU) alumnus and Motsweding FM Afternoon Drive show presenter Lucky "LTK" Komanisi, was announced as Best Afternoon Drive Presenter on radio for the second time in a row during the recent Radio Awards.
The winners of the eleventh edition of the Radio Awards…
Conference takes a closer look at the role of social media in accelerating fake news and hate speech
The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Indigenous Language Media in Africa (ILMA) research entity hosted an online international conference on “Social Media, Fake News and Hate Speech” on 22 and 23 July 2021.
Prof Abiodun Salawu, ILMA director, says the aim of the conference was to…
African indigenous knowledge systems and Covid-19
It has been more than a year since the global scourge of Covid-19 struck, forcing the government and the private sector to scramble for vaccines and treatments to curb the spread of the virus. But what role have indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) played in curbing the pandemic?
This…
Don’t miss the NWU’s National Science Week activities
The North-West University (NWU), in conjunction with South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), will host various National Science Week activities from 1 to 6 August 2021.
National Science Week (NSW), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, is an annual countrywide celebration of science,…
Refugees in South Africa face challenges with processes and delays
Although welcomed by South Africa, refugees and asylum seekers encounter a number of obstacles when they want to exercise their rights with regard to international law, the South African Constitution and refugee law.
This is according to North-West University (NWU) academic in the…
NWU online colloquium shares the wonder of the Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) at the North-West University (NWU) hosted an online colloquium about its Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory (MAO) on 12 July 2021.
The title of the colloquium was “NWU Mahikeng Astronomical Observatory: science cases and usage…
Using plant growth-promoting microorganisms to address food sustainability
Maize production and mining are essential for the economy of the North West Province, and researchers at the North-West University (NWU) are now looking at how microorganisms can protect maize from climate challenges and mining by-products.
Prof Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and two PhD graduates, Saheed Adekunle Akinola and Dr Ayansina…
NWU and University of Venda host an IKS Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Webinar
The North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the University of Venda (UNIVEN) and Indigenous Terrain, recently co-hosted an Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Webinar series.
This first collaborative student-organised online webinar…
NWU students assist the elderly to register for COVID 19 vaccination
South Africa's self-registration vaccination portal for citizens aged 60 and above commenced in mid-April. So far, the process of registration for the group has been very low due to variety of reasons.
The North-West University (NWU) UNICEF student chapter volunteers on the Mahikeng…