Degrees Held
- PhD Social Policy Studies
- Masters in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
- BA (Honours) in Public Policy
- (3 years Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Economic History and Development).
Research Interests
- Social entrepreneurship
- Climate change and adaptation
- Natural disaster (Prevention, Management and social change)
- Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
- Migration
- Political violence
- African indigenous knowledge systems
- Rural development
- Regional integration
- Terrorism and insurgency
Teaching Interests
I successfully taught and developed modules at both under and postgraduate levels. My teaching satisfies both the needs of general education of students and my own conviction. I developed and taught the following modules:
Undergraduate Modules
Postgraduate Modules
Undergraduate Modules
- Introduction to Sociology
- Environment and Development
- Environmental ethics and philosophy
- Social Issues – Practice and Theory
- Africa in the World
- Social Change
- Contemporary Theory – Theorist
Postgraduate Modules
- Research methodology
- Contemporary Social Theory
- Population and Development
- Phycology of peace and conflict Management
- Development theories and strategies
- Democracy and Development
- Human Right participation and good governance
- Conflict analysis and transformation
- Policy and strategy
Publications
Journal Articles
Books Authour
Edited Books
Book Chapters
Journal Articles
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2023) Nostalgia of war. Mankind Quarterly. Vol 64. N0 1.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2023) Last Kicks of a Dying Horse: The Waning Influence of France in Africa. Journal of African Foreign Affairs. Volume 10, Number 2. P7-26
- Mustafa Ahmed and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2023) Revisiting Power Struggles during the Eritrean War of Independence. Mankind quarterly. Volume 63, No. 4
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2023) Recovery from Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa. A Perspective of Congolese Refugees Living in Durban, South Africa. Journal: Mankind quarterly. Volume 63, No. 4
- Mustafa Ahmed and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2023) Authoritarian Survival Mechanism in Post-independent Eritrea, JOURNAL OF SOMALI STUDIES. Volume 10, (Number 3), December, 2023 Pp 81-98
- Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Charity Mawire (2023) Assessing Infrastructure Integration in African Regional Economic Communities (RECs): Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities. Journal of African Union Studies (JoAUS). Volume 12, (Number 1), April 2023, pp 43-69
- Lindokuhle Mlaba and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2023) Strengthening Post-Conflict Peacebuilding through Digital Diplomacy for a Sustainable Peace in Africa. African Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies (AJPCoS)
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2022) Public Infrastructure and Its Impacts on Social Inclusion and Foster Economic Growth in South Africa. Anthropology and Ethnology Open Access Journal. Volume 5 Issue 1
- Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Charity Mawire (2022) Examining the Evolution of China-Africa Relations during COVID-19. Journal of African Foreign Affairs (JoAFA). Volume 9, Number 3, pp 27 – 55
- Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2022) Political Party Campaign Financing in South Africa’s 2019 Elections: Reflecting on the Trends and Patterns in KwaZulu-Natal Province. African Journal of Democracy and Election Research (AJDER). Volume 2, Number 1, June 2022 Pp 63-81
- Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Charity Mawire (2022) Consolidating African Regional Integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area: Lessons from the ASEAN Free Trade Area. Journal of African Union Studies (JoAUS). Volume 11, (Number 2), August 2022 pp 79-103
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2022) Perceptions on the contributing factors of divorce among Congolese refugees in Durban, South Africa. Mankind Quarterly (Forthcoming) Accepted for publication
- Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2022) Addressing Xenophobia through Peacebuilding Processes in South Africa: Successes, Challenges and Prospects. African Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies. Volume 11, Number 2, August 2022 Pp 7-32
- Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2022) Opportunities for Gender Equality in the African Continental Free Trade Area: Drawing Lessons from COMESA, African Journal of Gender, Society and Development. Volume 11 Number 1, March 2022 Pp 7-31
- Talabi Rasheed Ayegbusi, Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2021) Labor Unions and the Nigerian Democratic Experience: An Appraisal. Mankind Quarterly 2021 61:4 872-900.
- Abideen Muhammed Abeeb and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2021). Federalism and Restructuring in Nigeria Democratic System: Perspectives, Challenges and Prospect. Anthropological and Archaeological Sciences. Vol 3. Issue 5
- Petra C. Chinyere and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2020) The Government of National Unity as a Long Lasting Political and Economic Solution in Zimbabwe: Mankind Quarterly. Volume 61, Number 2, 2020
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Nedson Pophiwa (2020) Cross-Border Mobility between South Africa and Zimbabwe: Historical and Contemporary Trajectories of Development in Musina, South Africa. Mankind Quarterly. Volume 61, Number 2, 2020.
- Nedson Pophiwa and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2020) Cashing-in on Mobility: Economic Actors in the ‘CrossBorder Shopping Economy’: Journal of Anthropological and Archaeological Sciences. Vol 2. Issue 2
- Clayton H Vhumbunu, Siphosihle E Hlomuka and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2020). Assessing the Implementation of Local Economic Development in South African Rural Municipalities: A Case Study of Alfred Duma Municipality. Journal of Public Administration • Volume 55 • Number 1 • March 2020
- Clayton H Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2020) Facilitating Regional Integration through Free Movement of People in Africa: Progress, Challenges and Prospects: Journal of African Union Studies. Volume 9 Number 2, August 2020.
- Shingirai S Mugambiwa and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2020) CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY DISCOURSE AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MUTOKO DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE. Mankind Quarterly. Volume 61, Number 2, 2020.
- Talabi Rasheed Ayebusi&Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2019) The Politics of Emergency Rule in North-Eastern Nigeria (2013-2014). African Journal of Democracy&Governance / Revue africaine de la démocratie & de la Gouvernance, Vol. 6, Nos 2 & 3, 2019.
- Mugambiwa S and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2019) Rethinking Indigenous climate governance through climate change and variability discourse by a Zimbabwean rural community. Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Vol. 11 No. 5, pp. 730-743.
- Rudigi Rukema, MārisČapkēvičs and Beatrice (2019) Integration of Labour migrants in South Africa and Latvia.Publisher. Mankind Quarterly. Volume 59, Number 4, 2019
- Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2019) Sustainability and Implications of the Sudan-South Sudan Secession: Perspectives from the Ground. Journal of African Foreign Affairs (JoAFA). Volume 6, Number 3, December 2019 pp 23-42
- Felix Makonye and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2019) Elections in Zimbabwe: The Mugabe Years. The Journal of Social, Political, and Economic Studies. Vol 44
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Beatrice Umubyeyi (2019). Indigenous knowledge approach in maintaining a livelihood in the face of disastrous climate change: Case of drought in Msinga villages, KwaZulu-Natal. Jàmbá – Journal of Disaster Risk Studies.ISSN: (Online) 2072-845X, (Print) 1996-1421
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema: 2016.Integration of international labour migrants in the Republic of South Africa. Korea Institute of International Economic Policy 2016 issue 2
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema: 2016.The role of the Media and xenophobic attacks on African foreign nationals in the Republic of South Africa. Korea Institute of International Economic Policy 2016 issue 2
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema: 2016. An in-depth analysis of the contribution of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Eastern Part of the Republic Democratic of Congo (DRC). Korea Institute of International Economic Policy 2016 issue 2
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Sultan Khan, 2015. Female Trans-border migration: Case of Rwandan women migrants in Durban, South Africa. The Oriental Anthropologist, Vol. 15, No. 2, 2015, Pages 123-138.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema 2015. Indigenous approaches to peace making and conflict resolution: the case of inter-clans and political conflict in Msinga villages in -Natal province: Indiliga:Journal of African Knowledge Systems) Volume 13, Issue 2, 2014
- Agnes Nyiraruhimbi and Joseph Rudigi Rukema, 2014. Indigenous approaches to maize production: Case of Msinga villages in KwaZulu-Natal Province (East African Journal of Science and Technology) Volume 4, Issue 1, 2014. Pages 25-40.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Sultan Khan, 2013 Chronicling the Effects of the 2008 Xenophobic Attacks amongst a Select Group of Congolese and Burundian Women in the City of Durban.Alternation Special Edition 7 (2013) 176 – 196
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Hamilton SiphoSimelane 2013: Institutional Responses to climate change: Case of drought in Msinga villages in KwaZulu-Natal (East African Journal of Science and Technology). Volume 3, Issue 1&2, 2013. Pg 56-67.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Hamilton SiphoSimelane 2013: Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Drought, and People’s Resilience and Responses: Case of Msinga Community In KwaZulu-Natal ( Indiliga:Journal of African Knowledge Systems) Volume 12, Issue 1, 2013. Pg 108-125.
- Godwin, Dube and Joseph Rudigi Rukema 2013: Intra-continental Brain Drain. Case of Social Scientists from Africa in South Africa. International Journal of Sociology, vol. 43, no. 1, Spring 2013, pp. 68–78.
- Belinda Johson, Mariam Seedat Khan, Joseph Rudigi Rukema, (2013). Women Seafarers and Identity Management Strategies – Combatting Gender-Based Challenges at Sea. Journal of Gender and Religion in Africa (JGRA) 145-162 Journal of Gender and Religion in Africa Vol. 19 No. 2
Books Authour
- Mosa Nkoko and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2023) No returning Journey: A perspective of African Graduates in the United States. Published by ORASSU
- Mustafa Mohammedosman Ahmed Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2022) The Political Economy of the Eritrean War of Independence 1961 – 1991. Published by: ElivaPress.
- Petra Chinyere and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2021) Elite Government of National Unity: Perspective of Zimbabwe. Published by: ElivaPress.
- Abideen Muhammed Abeeb and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2020) Assessing Conflict Resolution and Peace Building Strategies in Democratic Systems: Case of Nigeria: Published by: Eliva Press).
Edited Books
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema, Clayton Vhumbunu and Beatrice Umubyeyi (Eds): 2017. Africa’s regional integration: A myth or a reality? Book published by Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (Editor): 2017. Inside the Mind of the Oppressed: An insight into lived experience of colonialism and apartheid in Africa. Book published by Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (Editor): 2017. Prospects and Challenges in Contemporary Africa: Second Edition. Book published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (Author): 2016. People’s resilience and adaptation to drought: South African perspective: Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (Editor): 2016. Thinking and re-thinking Development: Is there an alternative to Africa’s development?Book published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press and Africa-International Alumni Association Press.
Book Chapters
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Soomaya Khan (2024). Recovery from Fire Hazzard in Informal Settlements of the Western Cape Province, South Africa. In: Contemporary Perspective on Science, Technology and Research Vol. 3. Published by: BP International., India/UK
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema a* and Sinazo Nomsenge (2023) Examining Community and Government Responses to Floods in South African Informal Settlements in: Recent Research Advances in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 3. Published by: BP International., India/UK
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2021) Migration in Africa and beyond: Prospects and Challenges. In Understanding Contemporary Africa from different Perspectives: Prospects and Challenges. Published by : ElivaPress
- Yvonne Kabongo and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2021) Refuge women and their lived experience on sexual and gender-based violence in the workplace: Case of African female refugees in, Durban, South. In Understanding Contemporary Africa from different Perspectives: Prospects and Challenges. Published by : ElivaPress.
- Mosa Nkoko and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2021) Intercultural Exchange as a form of achieving Social Cohesion and Peace building between African immigrants and South Africans. In Understanding Contemporary Africa from different Perspectives: Prospects and Challenges. Published by : ElivaPress .
- Byahamale Kafumbu Samson, Murairi Muhima et Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2021)Problématique de la Gratuite d’Enseignement de base et son impact sur l’éducation en territoire de Masisi : Cas du gouvernement BUABO en 2020-2021. In In Understanding Contemporary Africa from different Perspectives: Prospects and Challenges. Published by: ElivaPress.
- Itumeleng Phosisi and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2021) Integrated curriculum in Lesotho: Challenges encountered by learners through their teachers’views. In Understanding Contemporary Africa from different Perspectives: Prospects and Challenges. Published by : ElivaPress.
- Zabona Chibalonza Jacqueline, Aimé Biamungu et Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2021). Impact des résolutions de conflits initiées par les structures communautaires de paix dans le Groupement Mupfuni/Shanga, In Understanding Contemporary Africa from different Perspectives : Prospects and Challenges. Published by: ElivaPress
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Beatrice Umubyeyi (2019) Migration and Managing Manhood: Congolese Migrant Men in South Africa. Springer Nature
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Sultan Khan (2019) Land tenure and Family conflict in Rwanda: Case of Musanze District. Published by (Springer).
- BalchaButa, Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Beatrice Umubyeyi (2017) the impact of microfinance institutions on women empowerment in Ethiopia: Case of Addis credit and saving institution in Addis Ketema District. Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Bihango Musoka et Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2018) Les Praticiens du Thermomètre de l’évolution face aux Virus Informatique. Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press. .
- Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2017) Dismantling Combative Identities and Securing Peace in South Sudan through National Dialogue. Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2017) Towards a Continental and Regional Approach in Combating Terrorism in Africa: An Assessment of Capabilities and Capacities. Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Felix Makonye and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2017) Pre and post-electoral violence dynamics in a fragile state: Case of Zimbabwe. Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Felix Makonye and Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2017) Dynamics of electoral violence in three selected African countries. Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Niyitegeka Jean Baptiste, (2018) Implications of Participatory Broadcast Entertainment Programmes on Economic Productivity of Rural Youth. Case of Gatsibo District, Rwanda. Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2017) Making a livelihood in the mist of climate change: Case of Drought in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema: 2017. Forced Displacement and Refugee Crisis in the Great Lakes Region: Situation, Implications and Possible Interventions. Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Beatrice Umubyeyi (2017) Integration of International Labour Migrants in South Africa (Book chapter). Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Abdinasar Farah, Joseph Rudigi Rukema and Wilondja Muzumbukilwa (2016) A study of pregnant women and health workers knowledge on malaria prevention and treatment guidelines during pregnancy in Hodan district in Somalia (Book chapter). Published by: Sub-Saharan Africa University Press.
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2011) The journey from death to life: I was told that life is out there: Case if Congolese Immigrant in Durban. (Chapter in a book).in Contemporary Social Issues in Africa. Cases in Gaborone, Kampala. (Published in African Institute of South Africa 2011)
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema (2014): Sustaining livelihoods in the Mist of Climate Change: Case of Drought in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal, Province, South Africa (Published by: Africa- International Alumni Association Press).
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema et al (2014): Divorce and its effects on children in Rwandan Society: Case of Gasabo District (Published by: Africa- International Alumni Association Press).
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema et al (2014): Implications of Participatory Broadcaster EntertaimentProgrammes on Economic Productivity of Rural Youth: Case study of Gatsibo District (Published by: Africa- International Alumni Association Press.
- Jose Rudigi Rukema et al (2014): The role of non-governmental Organizations in Economic Development of Rural People in Rwanda: A review of Global CIVICS HARING in Kamonyi District (Published by: Africa- International Alumni Association Press).
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema et al (2014): Factors affecting Women Entrepreneurship in Rwanda: Case study of Kayonza District. (Published by: Africa- International Alumni Association Press).
- Joseph Rudigi Rukema et al (2014): The effects of poor hygiene and Sanitation on Community wellbeing in Kigali City: Case study of Gasabo Restaurants. (Published by: Africa- International Alumni Association Press).
Student Supervision
PhD (Ongoing)
PhD (Completed)
Masters (Completed)
Honours (Completed)
Postdoctoral
PhD (Ongoing)
- Awe Ene Norah. Participatory Approach to Domestic Violence Amongst the Police Officers’ Wives’ Association in Nigeria (UKZN).
- Oyadiran Kehinde Olamipo. … Gender Implication: Women and Livelihood in Post COVID -19 in Nigeria (UKZN).
- Bishar Yussuf. Climate change and adaptation among Pastoralist communities of Somali Region, Ethiopia (UNISA).
PhD (Completed)
- Cumya S Zihalirwa (2024). Food Access among Congolese Refugees Living in Durban, South Africa: A Market Approach (UKZN).
- Nkoko Mosa (2022) . Between Hope and Uncertainty: A No Returning Journey of African Graduates from The United States of America To Their Home Countries. A Perspective of Nigerians, Kenyans and South African graduates living in the United States of America (UKZN).
- Mustafa Ahmed Osman (2022) The Political Economy of War in the Horn of Africa: Examining Changing Power Relationships in the Context of Major Wars in the region (UKZN).
- Mvumbunu, Clayton (2017) The secession of states as a strategy for resolving intra-state ethnic and religious conflicts in post-colonial Africa: The case of South Sudan (UKZN)
- Pophiwa, Nedson (2018) Zimbabwe cross-border shopping in Musina: Meanings, modalities and encounters (2000 to 2016). (UKZN)
- Makonye, Felix (2018). Pre and post-electoral violence dynamics in a fragile state: What is the sustainable solution to the electoral violence in Zimbabwe?.(UKZN)
- Ayegbusi, Talabi (2019). Civil Society Organizations and Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: An Appraisal of the role of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). (UKZN)
- Abeeb, Abideen (2020). Conflict Resolution and Peace Building strategies in democratic system: A study of Yobe Sate, Nigeria 2009-2017.(UKZN)
- Chinyere, Petra (2020). SADC Mediation in Zimbabwe: Lost Opportunity for Lasting Solution to the Zimbabwe Crises (UKZN)
- Mugambiwa, Shingirai (2020). Climate Change and Subsistence Farming in Mashonaland East Province: Indigenous Adaptation Practices (UKZN).
Masters (Completed)
- Vyonne Kasongo (2022). Preventing gender-based violence against refugee women at workplace: Durban South Africa (UKZN)
- Mandonsela, B. (2021) Evaluating the impact of NGOs in the Land Reform Policy in light of changing the livelihoods of prevoiously disadvantaged people in KwaZulu Natal (UKZN).
- Bakankengesha, Balekalayi (2020) HIV/AIDS:Attitudes,perceptions on the use of condoms among males and females. Comparative study of African migrants and South Africans living in the inner of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (UKZN)
- Phosisi Itumeleng (2020) integrated curriculum in Lesotho: Challenges encountered by learners through their teachers’ view (UKZN)
- Ndabarishye, E (2014)The effects of rapid population growth on the environment: Case study of Kicukiro district (Kigali Independent University ULK, Kigali Rwanda)
- Nteziryayo, NT (2015) The analysis of the contribution of media in the social economic development of rual communities of Rwanda: Case of Huye Radio in Nyamabuye Sector.). (ULK)
- Muhorana ME (2015) Community participation in planning: Case study of Kicukiro (ULK)
- Uwizeye, CU (2015) Peace building and its socio-economic impact in the development of Rwanda: Case study of Kicukoro district (ULK)
- Karake, EMK (2015) Analysisof the contribution of farmer promoters in rural development in Rwanda with a Case study of Rulindo District (ULK).
- Mukankuranga, VM (2015) The impacts of youth unemployment on socio-economic development in Ngoma District a case ofKibungo sector (ULK)
- Abdullah, EF (2015) A study of pregnant women and health workers knowledge on malaria prevention and treatment guidelines during pregnancy in Hodan district, Somalia (Kampala University, KU, Uganda, Kampala)
- Nkurunziza, D (2015) Land property and family conflict in Rwanda. Case study: Musanze District (2010-2013) (ULK)
- Kareba, KM (2014) The impact of vision 2020 Umurenge Program (VUP) on socio – economic development; the case of Gataraga sector in Musanze District (2011-2014 (ULK)
- HO (2014) Achieving gender equality and women’s empowment in Rwanda: Case of Bugesera district (Eastern Province) (ULK).
- Uwera, UT(2014) Impact of solid waste management on diseases prevention in urban area: Case study of Kacyiru sector in Gasabodisctrict (ULK).
- Mudatinya M (2015) Assessing the effects of youth empowerment programm on youth sustainable Development in Rwanda: Case study of TVET Kigali city.(ULK)
- Mugisha P (2015) Effectiveness of Developmental Public Relations Approach in the socioeconomic transformation of Rwanda: Case study of Youth Cooperatives in Gasabo Dis (ULK)
- Mukabaziga S (2015) The contribution of cooperatives in environment protection and to socio economic development of Rwanda: Case of COOPEKI (Cooperative for Protection of the Environment of Kigabiro) 2012-2014’’.(ULK)
- KUSASIRA, W (2016) Analysis of performance based funding on health services delivery in Rwanda: Case of Rutongo Hospital in Ngoma sector (2012-2015). (ULK)
- Habarugira, N (2014) Recovery from genocide in Rwanda (ULK)
- Buta A B (2015) The impact of microfinance institutions on women empowerment in Ethiopia: Case of Addis credit and saving institution in Addis Ketema District (ULK)
- Mukeshimana, V (2015) Assessment of Rainwater harvesting and utulisation as an alternative water source in classified Hotels of Kigali. (ULK)
- Student’s fullnames (Year of Study/Completion) Research Topic
Honours (Completed)
- Siphumelele Ayanda Mhlongo (2013) Factors hampering land redistribution in Swayimane: Pietermaritzburg Region Kwazulu -Natal Province. (UKZN)
- Mandla Noah Khumalo (2013) An exploratory study of university students attitudes and perceptions towards entrepreneurship: The Case Study of KwaZulu Natal, Howard College Campus. (UKZN)
- Nkosingiphile Khumalo (2013) Informal trade policies and challenges faced by informal traders in the case of Durban, Warwick Junction (UKZN)
- Sbongakonke Nduduzo Mhlongo (2013) (UKZN)
- Aubrey Jabulani Mjwara (2013) To explore the efficiency and effectiveness of strategic partnerships in land reform projects situated in uMgungundlovu District under KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. (UKZN)
- Phindile Patience Mkhize (2013) Are government structural interventions such as social grants a vital tool to eradicate poverty, empower citizens to escape the poverty cycle and bring about development in South Africa? Special focus on child social grant using UMlazi as a study context.(UKZN)
- LUCKY NHLANHLA MKHONZA (2013) Are the Informal Settlements Residents without Housing Rights? Factors hampering housing delivery in Kennedy Road Informal Settlements (UKZN)
- Mnyaka Mkhululi (2013) (UKZN)
- Itumeleng Phosisi (2017) Mental Illness and challenges encountered by psychiatrists in Durban (UKZN)
- Male Vilaphi (2016) The consequences of divorce on children’s academic performance: A perspective of University of KwaZulu-Natal students, Howard College Campus.” (UKZN)
- Zanele Zwane (2017) access to healthcare and challenges encountered by patients in public healthcare institution looking at case of Illovo Township at Kwa Zulu-Natal.(UKZN)
- Philisiwe Mzobe (2019) Informal learning as a response to Job creation (UKZN)
- Mfaniseni Christopher Nkosi (2020) Re-investigating the dynamics and factors influencing xenophobic attacks and tensions between locals and foreign businesses people in South Africa (UKZN).
- Nokwethemba Naomi Shabalala (2020) Family Structure and Child Development (UKZN)
- LUCIEN KAZIRHU Jackson (2020) LA REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO, UN PAYS POTENTIELLEMENT RICHE. QUELS BENEFICES AUX PEUPLES ? CAS DE LA JEUNESSE DE GOMA (Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- BAENI MINEMEBE Tebo dit Claude (2020) LA PROLIFERATION DES GROUPES ARMES DANS LE TERRITOOIRE DE MASISI ET SON IMPACTE SUR LA VIE SOCIO-ECONOMIAUE : cas du Secteur OSSO-BANYUNGU (Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- Salomon BAENI BUSHOKI (2020) L’IMPACT DE L’IGNORANCE ECOLOGIQUE SUR LA VIE SOCIO-ENVIRONNEMENTAL DE LA POPULATION URBAINE (Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- TWIZERE GAKURU Honoré (2019) COMMERCIALISATION DU CHARBON DE BOIS (BRAISE) ET SON IMPACT SUR LA VIE SOCIO ECONOMIQUE DE LA POPULATION DE LA VILLE DE GOMA, CAS DU Q. KYESHERO DE 2016-2018 ».(Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- Omar bitangalo (2019) Analyse de la crise du leadership humanitaire: cause de la recrudence des conflits a l’est de la rdc (Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- BITWAYIKI HABYARIMANA Benjamin (2019) PROBLEMATIQUE DES CONFLITS COUTUMIERS EN CHEFFERIE DE BWISHA, TERRITOIRE DE RUTSHURU : « Cas du Groupement de Jomba »(Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- BIZIMANA RUGO Claude (2019) DE L’IMPACT DES ELECTIONS SUR LA DEMOCRATIE EN RDC, PLUS PARTICULIEREMENT DANS LE TERRITOIRE DE MASISI ECHEANCE ELECTORALE 2011 (Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- RUVUMERA PAUL INDIMU (2019) Gestion des conflits collectifs du travail face au climat social dans les ONGs a Goma. Du Juin 2018 au 30 Juin 2019 (Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- BAKUNDA NAMASOMO Immaculée (2018) ETUDE COMPARATIVE DES RESULTATS DU DIAGNOSTIC SEROLOGIQUE DE WIDAL ET FELIX, AVANT ET APRES TRAITEMENT DE LA FIEVRE TYPHOIDE : Cas de la Clinique Médicale Ndengera, du 01 Janvier au 30 Juin 2018. (Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- BITWAYIKI HABYARIMANA Benjamin (2018) PROBLEMATIQUE DES CONFLITS COUTUMIERS EN CHEFFERIE DE BWISHA, TERRITOIRE DE RUTSHURU : « Cas du Groupement de Jomba » de 2006 à 2017(Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- Serge Safari (2017). Etude sur les activités économiques dans la zone frontalière de la Province du Nord-Kivu et leur impact au développement. «Cas de la ville de Goma et le Territoire de Rutshuru». (Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- DEUTCH MUDIMBI (2017) EVALUATION DE LA PRISE EN CHARGE DES ENFANTS NES PREMATURES. « Cas Observés à l’Hôpital provincial du Nord Kivu du 1er Janvier au 31 Décembre 2016» (Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- NDAYAMBAJE Benjamin (2016) ETUDE DES FACTEURS FAVORISANT LA MORTALITE DES NOUVEAU NES PREMATURES : Cas observés à l’Hôpital de District de Rubavu du 01 janvier au 31décembre 2016(Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- MUVUZI Charles (2016) THE CONTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIFICATION AND ITS IMPACT TO THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS.« Case study of Matimba Sector (2009-2015) »(Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo)
- BYISHIMO Fidele (2016) IMPACT DU NON APPLICATION DU PLANNING FAMILIAL SUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT SOCIO-ECONOMIQUE DES MENAGES DE GOMA : Cas du Quartier MAPENDO, du Janvier 2016 à Mars 2017(Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo).
- Byahamale Kafumbu Samson (2021) Problématique de la Gratuite d’Enseignement de base et son impact sur l’éducation en territoire de Masisi : Cas du gouvernement BUABO en 2020-2021 Universite de láfrique sub-saharienne UAS, Goma, democratic republic of congo).
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Postdoctoral
- Dr Mustafa Ahmed Osman.
- Dr Mvumbunu, Clayton
- Dr Soomaya Khan
- Dr Lindokuhle Mlaba
Community Involvement
- Out of passion for social entrepreneurship and the spirit of community development, I initiated numerous community projects. In order to achieve my passion, the first step was to reflect on the approach to knowledge production including teaching, learning and research. I suggested a model through which entrepreneurship and community development can be achieved. The model’s call is to redefine the traditional role of the transmission of the theoretical and practical knowledge in different fields of study of Humanities and Social Sciences. The emphasis of the model is placed on dimension of applicability and action, and the possibility of transferability to various situations and contexts.
- To test the model, I initiated numerous, projects, including conducting seminars, talks, reflecting on teaching, learning and research approach and how to convert these into community development projects.
- In 2015 when I was employed at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) as permanent senior lecturer, I was privileged to teach a third-year module titled: Social Issues: Theories and Practices. This module focuses on gender construction with particular focus to gender-based violence. I and students agreed that the module should have a theoretical and practical component. After successful completion of the theoretical part, I together with the students agreed that gender violence is a challenge faced by the South African society and the world as whole. Together with the students, we designed a project named: United against Gender Based Violence. The aims of the project were to design strategies to address gender-based violence in schools and in the broader society. I assisted students to draft the organization’s business plan, setting up an organizational structure. The organization operated as a student organization. It functioned for 2 years. Given that it was a student-led organization, most of them left after completing their degree. I hope to revive the organization with the hope of a more sustainable approach.
- In 2014, I was invited by University of Lay Adventists of Kigali as visiting scholar, during my visit, I developed and taught the module titled “introduction to environmental philosophy), after successful completion of the module, I and the student agreed that climate change and disaster are real challenges. Together with students initiated a student non-profit association (Advocacy for Disaster Risk Reduction and Environmental Sustainability (ADDRES). I assisted student develop project business, plan, drafting the constitution and formally registered the organization. Since then, the project has made impact. It organised numerous community projects, awareness and sensitization campaigns, conferences and seminars on natural disasters and environmental sustainability.
- In 2013, out of passion for entrepreneurship and community development, I founded a community Higher Learning Institution “Sub-Saharan Africa University / Universite de l’Afrique Sub-Saharienne (Democratic Republic of Congo). Currently, it is employing 1012 people (https://www.subsaharaafricauniversity.com/).
- I, initiated the project, and organized members of the community to own the project. I was responsible for setting up the structure, making the application for registration and accreditation of the University, I oversaw the design and implementation of academic programs, and setting up administrative and scientific structures as well as the development of policies governing the institution. I fundraised for the functioning of the University, I mobilized funding for the construction of university infrastructure.
- In 2022, I conducted a study among both South Africans and foreign informal mechanics, hairdressers and construction workers in Durban, South Africa. The findings show that 90% of the participants have acquired skills through informal learning, from friends, relatives or from established businesses and organizations. The study also revealed that the majority of the respondents are self-employed, using the very skills acquired through informal learning. Learning from the findings of the study, I initiated a non-profit organisation “African Centre of Informal Learning and Entrepreneurship”. It is now register as a non-profit organisation. The aim of the organisation is to facilitate the acquisition of skills through informal learning by linking knowledge seekers with established business with the intent to transfer skills and create jobs.
- In 2004, in Durban, South Africa, I established a Language Centre registered as a private company.
- The vision of the center was to promote unity through diversity by transferring language skills. The center offers lessons in Local and International languages. It provided job opportunities and facilitated the acquisition of practical communication skills in different languages. The impact is that a host people from vulnerable groups including refugees benefited English skills and many of them were able to further their education and secure employment.
- I have interdisciplinary academic training, global teaching, management, and research agenda expertise and these are evidenced in my teaching records across the African continent coupled with international publications. I have developed excellent networking skills and this is translated into a number of visits to the following universities as visiting scholar: Morgan State University (USA), Independent University of Kigali (Rwanda), Kampala University (Uganda), University of Lay Adventists of Kigali” (UNILAK) (Rwanda), University of Rwanda (Rwanda), Chandigarh University (India), Daruu Salam University (Somalia), Universite de Goma (Democratic Republic of Congo), Institut Superieure de development (Democratic Republic of Congo).
- My network initiatives include organizing collaborative publications among scholars across the African continent, which culminated in six books publications. This was done in the framework of bringing African scholars to exchange knowledge through collaborative publications.
- I have attended international conferences to present thematic, working and position papers. I am the former Associate Editor of East African Journal of Science and Technology. Currently I’m the associate editor of Anthropology and Ethnology Open Access Journal (AEOAJ). I am regular Proposal reviewer and panel member of the National Research Foundation NRF, regular reviewer of numerous Journals. I organised numerous conferences across the African continent, and delivered keynote speeches. Furthermore, I travelled to 24 countries and I speak 12 languages.
- Part of my community services include, serving in the church (Emmanuel Cathedral, Durban) as Minister of Hospitality for over 22 years, member of the board of Governors at Holy Family College, Durban, South Africa. I have a vast experience and knowledge in project management and budgeting. I have an in-depth understanding of project management that entails issues such as budgeting, risk and change management, and stakeholder analysis.
- I further undertook leadership courses to broaden and increase my capacity to lead. This was improved by a series of seminars that I attended.
Teaching Expertise
- Sociology
- Social entrepreneurship
- Community development
- Climate change and adaptation
- Natural Disasters
- Conflict Resolution