Student life

Partnership opens doors for NWU student as surprise laptop boosts her studies

A surprise laptop was more than a new piece of technology for North-West University (NWU) student Owami Mbedu. It was another sign that the people funding her studies believe in her future.

Owami, who is enrolled in the extended BCom in logistics management with statistics programme, received the laptop during an engagement between the NWU and The Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust at the Mahikeng Campus on 23 September 2026.

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Another NWU bodybuilder earns world championship spot

The North-West University (NWU) will have another bodybuilder on the world stage after Letlhogonolo Baloyi was selected to represent South Africa at the 2026 IFBB World Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain. 

He joins fellow NWU bodybuilder Bokang Matsetela, who has also secured a place at the championships after winning two categories at the IFBB South Africa National Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.

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Double national triumph earns bodybuilder world championship spot

The North-West University (NWU) bodybuilder Bokang Matsetela is heading to the world stage after winning two national titles at the IFBB South Africa National Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.

Bokang claimed first place in the junior ladies’ bikini category and followed it with another victory in the senior ladies’ bikini under-172 cm category on 21 August 2026. Her double triumph helped secure her selection for the 2026 IFBB Amateur World Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain.

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Student entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level

For some students, university is the start of a career. For others, it is where they discover that they can create their own careers and even create jobs for others. Eight North-West University (NWU) students recently took their business ideas and ventures to the regional stage of the EDHE Absa Entrepreneurship InnoVarsity 2026, showing the creativity, determination and potential of the university’s young entrepreneurs.

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