Expert hails new malaria drug approval for newborns as turning point for Africa

Switzerland’s recent approval of Coartem Baby, the first antimalarial treatment specifically designed for newborns and very young children, is a major step forward in tackling one of Africa’s most pressing public health challenges, says Dr Fortunate Mokoena, a malaria expert at the North-West University (NWU). Developed by Novartis with support…

Mahikeng Campus dancers claim USSA title again

They hardly put a foot wrong. With flair and dazzling dance performances, the Dance Sport team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus has successfully defended their title as University Sports South Africa (USSA) Dance Sport champions.

The NWU team of 20 athletes competed against dancers from 13 South African…

Celebrating excellence: Mari Prinsloo receives prestigious Anthology Impact Award

Mari Prinsloo, director for enterprise systems at the North-West University (NWU), has received international recognition as one of three recipients of the 2025 Anthology Impact Award. The award honours higher education professionals who make a meaningful difference in their institutions and contribute actively to the broader academic community…

School of Geo and Spatial Sciences launches strategic agricultural partnership in Makouspan

By Prof Nomali Ngobese

In a landmark outreach initiative aimed at revitalising rural agricultural development, the School of Geo and Spatial Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) visited the Makouspan community near Mahikeng on 7 July 2025 to initiate strategic partnerships with local farmers across 3,800…

Mines are not legally bound to contribute to healthcare in communities, but they could do more

South Africa’s mining sector makes a significant contribution to the country's national output, employment and infrastructure. But in communities near mining operations, access to healthcare remains limited. A new study asks whether the law should do more to close that gap.

Nndwakhulu Collen Khangala, who recently completed an LLM in…

Reimagining higher education through cross-faculty collaboration

Higher education, that sprawling landscape of lecture halls, research labs and late-night study sessions, is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. The Covid-19 pandemic shattered the status quo, pushing universities to rethink the way they engage with students and each other.

Now, a group of researchers from the North-West…

International expert launches tissue bioprinting laboratory at NWU

Tissue bioprinting and regenerative medicine are critical new frontiers in advancing human health. In partnership with a top Spanish researcher, the NWU has dramatically expanded its bioprinting research and innovation capabilities in its quest to find alternatives to animal testing and enhance personalised medicine.

Prof Daniel Nieto,…

R44 billion: The big bucks of hunting tourism

• Approximately 95 000 jobs in South Africa depend on hunting tourism.

•Hunting tourism contributes USD2.5 billion, or about R44.03 billion to South Africa’s economy.

• Hunting tourism massively benefits rural communities.

• South Africa’s wildlife population on private land exceeds that in national parks.

Amid…

Dr Mathew Moyo appointed to global university libraries board

The International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) has appointed the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Dr Mathew Moyo as a board member.

Dr Moyo, chief director for Library and Information Services at the NWU, has more than 30 years’ experience in the field and sees his appointment as an opportunity to contribute to…

Sasol Foundation deepens NWU partnership to drive postgraduate success

By Gofaone Motsamai and Phenyo Mokgothu

A partnership with the common goal of producing researchers ready to respond to the needs of society has unlocked full bursaries for nine postgraduate chemistry students from the North-West University (NWU). This is one of the results of the ongoing partnership between the…