CONTACTS: ntobeko.ndlovu@nust.ac.zw ; ntntobeko@gmail.com

RESEARCH LINKS

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8ZpDyvQAAAAJ&hl=en.

Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ntobeko-Ndlovu-3.

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9906-9857.

COURSES: International Development Issues and Trends (MSc), Introduction to Project Management (Diploma).

SUPERVISION: Have successfully supervised 20 MSc students

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD Economics (UKZN, South Africa-In progress); MCom in Development Economics (UCT, RSA), BCom (Hons) Economics (MSU).

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Development Economics, Health Economics, Economics of Education, Food and Nutrition Security, Livelihoods, Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation, Impact Evaluation, Market Access, and Value Chains.

PUBLICATIONS

• Moyo & N. Ndlovu (2023): Examining the Challenges and Survival Strategies of the Informal Sector During Covid- 19 Induced Lockdowns and Restrictions in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research 6(5) 35-53.
• Ndlovu & M. Nyamukure (2023): Assessing the Contribution of Food Assistance for Assets on Food Availability in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. African Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development 6(4)18-36.
• Chidavaenzi, F.R., Mazenda, A, & Ndlovu, N. (2021). Household survival and resilience to food insecurity through the drip irrigation scheme in dry rural areas. Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies. Vol 13, No 1. a985.
• Maviza, G & Ndlovu, N. (2019). Women’s Rights Situation in Zimbabwe in the Context of Reigning Environment (Are We There Yet?). http://citizens-manifesto.org/2019/09/24/womens-rights-situation-in-zimbabwe-in-the-context-of-reigning-environment-are-we-there-yet/.
• Dube, M. Sithole, G. Maviza, M. Maphosa, N. Tshuma, N. Ndlovu, M. Moyo, S. Sibanda, V. Mungoni and D. Nzima (2018): Environmentally Sustainable Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) for Sustainable Livelihoods: A Formalisation Manual for Southern Africa. Ali-Douglas Research Network (ADRN). ISBN: 978-0-7974-9134-2.
• Ndlovu, N (2018): School resources and student achievement: A study of primary schools in Zimbabwe. Educational Research and Reviews 13(7):236-248.
• Dube, Z.L., Muzinda, E. and Ndlovu, N (2017). An Analysis of Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Governance in Zimbabwe’s Banking Sector. GBATA Readings Book, P.156.
• Ndlovu, N (2016): The Determinants of Student Achievement in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe: A Multilevel Approach. Master’s Thesis-UCT Commons.
• Ndlovu, N (2009). Determinants of HIV Prevalence in Zimbabwe. Undergraduate Thesis-MSU Repository

CONSULTANCIES AND COMMISSIONED RESEARCH

• Nare, L., A, Sebata., Sithole, M., N, Ndlovu., B. Sibanda., N. Dube., B, Francis., C, Mabhena, P. Nkala & A, Chirima (2014-2018). Livelihoods and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Livestock Farmers in Beitbridge District, Zimbabwe. A $ 60,000 project funded by the National University of Science and Technology Research Board (Economist and Value chain specialist).
• B, Francis., N, Ndlovu., N,Nondo., A, Velah., N, Chigwinya., M, Mawanza & B, Yalala (2018). The Invasive Alien Plant vs biological control: A study of Cylindropuntia Fulgida var fugida and the Dactyclopius tomentonsus in Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. A $12 556 project funded by the National University of Science and Technology Research Board (Social Science Researcher).
• Maphosa, M., Sithole, M., Ndlovu, N. & Tshuma, N. (2020). “Food, nutrition and livelihoods security in the context of COVID-19” Bulawayo Province Covid-19 Report: Situation Analysis and Policy Recommendations. For the Food and Nutrition Council of Zimbabwe. Role (Co-author).
• Maphosa, M., Sithole, M., Ndlovu, N. & Tshuma, N. (2020). “Food, nutrition and livelihoods security in context of COVID-19” Implications of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Urban Food Systems: The Case of Bulawayo. Opinion piece for the Food and Nutrition Council of Zimbabwe. (Co-author).
• Nare, L., Maphosa, M. & Ndlovu, N (2018). Compilation of the Institute of Development Studies Strategic Plan.
• Nkala, P., Maphosa, M., Tshuma, N., Maviza, G., Ndlovu, N. & Murai, T. (2017): Ex-post evaluation of Christian Care Conservation Projects in Zimbabwe. Covered Nkayi, Chirumhanzu, Gutu, Chimanimani and Nyaminyami. For the Canadian Food Grains Bank and Christian Care Zimbabwe (Co-consultant & Gutu Team Leader).

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Ndlovu, N (2018). Factors limiting the continued use of conservation farming practices amongst smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. A paper presented at the 4th Biennial SASDiR Conference, Durban, South Africa (17-19 October 2018).
• Ndlovu, N (2017). Preliminary findings of the Bulawayo Informal Sector Policy Research Project. A paper presented at the National Informal Cross Border Traders Conference. 5-6 December 2017, Rainbow Hotel, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
• Ndlovu, N (2017). Agrodealerships in Binga and Hwange Districts of Zimbabwe; How Promising for Agricultural Development in Rural Communities? A paper presented at the Rural Food, Nutrition and Income Security Conference, 22 November 2017, ZITF (VIP Lounge), Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
• Dube, Z. L., Muzinda, E and Ndlovu, N (2017). An Analysis of Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Governance in Zimbabwe’s Banking Sector. A paper presented at the annual International Conference of the Global Business and Technology Association (GBATA), Vienna, Austria July 11th -15th, 2017.
• Ndlovu, N (2016). The Determinants of Student Achievement in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe: A Multilevel Approach. A paper presented at the 2016 International Education Conference, 05 – 09 June 2016, Venice, Italy.
• Ndlovu, T & Ndlovu, N (2016). Promoting drought preparedness for communal livestock farmers Zimbabwe, A paper presented at the 3^rd Biennial SASDIR Conference, 10-14 October, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

REVIEWS

• African Development Review

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• Member of Southern Africa Society for Disaster Reduction (SADiR)
• Member of Southern African Development Studies (SADSA)
• Member of Development Studies Association of Zimbabwe (DSAZ)