Full Name:                 Mthuthukisi Ncube

Contact Details:        mthumzilankatha@gmail.com / mzilakamncube01@gmail.com

Short Biography:      Mthuthukisi Ncube is a Lecturer and prolific researcher, and development practitioner at the Institute of Development Sciences (IDS) at the National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. He also has a keen interest in international conference speaking and presentation. With over 17 years of practitioner experience in protecting vulnerable groups and promoting social justice, he is particularly focused on the human-nature intersections focusing on environmental and child rights. He holds a Master's in Development Studies (with Distinction) and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Development Studies. Mthuthukisi has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at academic conferences, demonstrating his expertise in investigative research, policy advocacy, and academic writing.

Academic Qualifications: PhD Candidate: Development Studies in natural capital management

Professional Qualifications: Certificate in Personnel Management (IPMZ)

Courses Taught:       Mthuthukisi has taught Communication Skills, Conflict Transformation and Leadership at Undergraduate level (2018-2022).

Currently teaches Research Methods (MDS/MDM 5204) for Master in Development Studies and Disaster Management.

Research Interests:   With a background in social science and development studies in particular, he is enthused in researching and writing on natural capital, socio-ecological systems, ecosystem services, climate change adaptation livelihood-strategies, environmental and climate change, right based programming, artisanal small-scale mining interface with agriculture, conflict transformation and quality assurance in higher education (QAHE).

Research Links:        ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7178-5955

Google Scholar: ‪     Mthuthukisi Ncube (Mzilankatha Kamncube) - ‪Google Scholar

PUBLICATIONS:       BOOK CHAPTERS:

2. Accepted pending publication: Moyo, F., Ncube, M., Mabhena, C. and Ncube, V., 2024. Mining and Development in southern Zimbabwe: Myth or Reality in Gwanda District IN BOOK: Current Progress Arts and Social Studies Research Book.
   1. Banda, A. and Ncube, M., Chapter 10: Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques for Intertwined Artisanal Mining-Communal Farming Conflict, In BOOK, Jabulani Garwi, Reason Masengu, Option Takunda Chiwaridzo, 2024. Sustainable Practices for Agriculture and Marketing Convergence, DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2011-2; ISBN13: 9798369320112|EISBN13:9798369320129https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/altern ative-dispute-resolution-techniques-for-intertwined-artisanal-mining-communal-farming -conflict/341695

PEER REVIEWED REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

12. Accepted Pending Publication: Ncube, M., Moyo, F., Mathe, T. and Ncube, V., 204. Student-Involvement Trends (SIT) for Quality-Assurance in Higher Education among STEM Institutions, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities (IJRSS) ISSN:2582-6220, Vol. ….(…). Pp….
13. Accepted Pending Publication: Ncube, M., Ncube, M.B., Mpofu, T., Moyo, F., Nkala, P. and Makwati, L.B., 2024. Critical Political Economy and Zimpapers Chronicle’s Footprint in Purging Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa from ZANU-PF Government: Media-Framing of the 9 Provincial-Youth Interface-Rallies (PYIR) 2017, Journal of African films and Diaspora Studies (JAFDIS) (Research on African Films, Diaspora Studies, Performance Arts and Communication Studies), DOI: https://doi.org/10.31920/2516-2713/2024/7n2a10.

10   Denga, R.V., Ncube, M.., Marambanyika, T., Simwanda, M. and Vinya, R., 2022. Systematic review of drivers of riverbank cultivation, human livelihoods and conservation in Southern Africa, African Journal of Rural Development, Vol. 7 (3): July-September 2022: pp. ISSN 2415-2838.

9. Moyo, F., Ncube, M. and Mamhute, S., 2023. Attaining Sustainable Smallholder Irrigation-farming and Rural-livelihoods through Social-capital: Post Fast#Land-Reform (FTLR) Perspectives from Rozva Irrigation Scheme, Bikita, Zimbabwe DOI: https://doi.org/10.31920/2753-3182/2023/v2n2a6, African Journal of Public Administration and Environmental Studies (AJOPAES) ISSN 2753-3174 (Print) ISSN 2753-3182 (Online) Indexed by Sabinet Volume 2, Number 2, December 2023 Pp 109-132.
10. Moyo, F., Ncube, M. and Ndlovu, T., 2022. The Competing Nature-Based Livelihood-Strategies: Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Perspectives in Agricultural-Communities in Umzingwane District, Zimbabwe, African Journal of Public Administration and Environmental Studies Vol. 1, No. 2 (1 Dec 2022), Adonis & Abbey Publishers, https://journals.co.za/doi/full/10.31920/2753-3182/2022/v1n2a7
11. Ncube, M., 2022. Paying for Cultural Ecosystem Services: The Case of Open Space Sects (Vapostori) in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe, Website Publication- XV World Forestry Congress: Building a Green, Healthy and Resilient Future with Forests 2–6 May 2022 | Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Role: Author-Mthuthukisi Ncube

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IPwhmJWooU19F2YqdgkDu6LenF_bb7Js/view https://programme.wfc2021korea.org/en/content/papers-posters-videos?searchtex t=&page=13&%24pagegroup=paper

https://programme.wfc2021korea.org/en/session/57e7f59d-a9c1-ec11-997e-a04a 5e7cf9dc

6. Ncube, M., Ncube, M.B., Nkomo, S., Chikonye, D.T., 2022. Reconfiguring the Academic Success Matrix through Student Involvement: Implications for a Higher Education Institutions-A Case of Three Selected Universities in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, Volume 05 Issue 01 January 2022, DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v5-i1-29, Impact factor-5.586 Page No: 202-215
7. Ncube, M., Ncube, F.G., Mateke, E.C., 2022. Unpacking the Paradox of Student-Involvement Quality Promotion Nexus: Knowing Where to Draw the Line and Implications Thereof. International Journal of Social Science And Human Research, Volume 05 Issue 01 January 2022, DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v5-i1-28, Impact factor-5.586, Page No: 189-201, https://zenodo.org/record/5883323#.YrTgPGgzbIU
8. Ncube, M., Moyo, F. and Mamhute, S.T., 2021. Unpacking Negative Externalities of Social Capital in the Sustainability of Smallholder Rural Irrigation Farming: The Case of Rozva Irrigation Scheme in Bikita District, Zimbabwe International Journal of Social Science And Human Research ISSN(print): 2644-0679, ISSN(online): 2644-0695, Volume 04 Issue 12 December 2021: https://ijsshr.in/v4i12/64.php DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v4-i12-64
9. Nkala, P. and Ncube, M., 2020. Institutional structures for student-inclusivity in quality assurance promotion in higher education: The case of one university in Zimbabwe. South African Journal of Higher Education, 34(5), pp.92-108.eISSN1753-5913, https://dx.doi.org/10.20853/34-5-4243,

https://www.journals. ac.za/index.php/sajhe

2. 2. Ncube, M., Exploring the prevalence of the sexually transmitted marks phenomenon in higher education institutions. South African Journal of Science, 115(11-12), pp.1-7. https://doi.org/10. 17159/sajs.2019/6326
3. Moyo, F., Ndlovu, T., Francis, B. and Ncube, M., 2018. The effects of artisanal mining on irrigation farming-the case of Umzinyathini Irrigation Scheme in Umzingwane District, Southern Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. African Journal of Public Affairs, 10(2), pp.139-162. Accreditation:The International Bibliography of Social Sciences (IBSS) Publisher: African Consortium of Public Administration (ACPA) http://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-fa99fd27a  

Community Engagement: University Clubs/Societies:

• Initiated and currently the Director of an Imbube Cultural Group (Ikhwezi Lokusa Cultural Ensemble) based at Gwanda State University
• Chief Invigilation Duties: Performed Chief Invigilation Duties overseeing Examination handling processes
• Appointed Investigative Authority on Sexual Harassment Allegations 17June2022
• Appointed Investigative Authority: Willful Disobedience to a Lawful Order, 2021
• Appointed Investigative Authority: Theft/Fraud Case in 2020
• Assisted undergraduate and post graduate research projects across disciplines
• Initiated the construction of a 60meter high Econet Booster at Epoch Campus
• Initiated the Steward Bank MoA for Staff and Students’ Identity Cards
• Initiated GSU Monthly Environmental Walk-About Day [EWAD- 2018]
• Initiated GSU’s Registration for Centre-Pivot Irrigation Equipment [2018]
• Former Vice President : GSU Workers’ Committee (2018-2020)
• Works Councillor : GSU Works Council (2018-2020)
• Board Member Trustee : GSU Pension Fund Board of Trustees (current)
• Procurement Committee Member : GSU Tender Board Committee (current)
• Committee Member: GSU PPEALS COMMITTEE (2021 to 2023)