2011/2012 - University of Swaziland

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CAMPUSES & CENTRES
KWALUSENI CAMPUS
Private Bag 4, Kwaluseni M201, Swaziland
Tel: +268-2517 0000
Fax: +268-2517 0001
e-mail: postmaster@admin.uniswa.sz
CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
Tel: +268-2517 0330
Fax: +268-2517 0001
LUYENGO CAMPUS
P.O. Luyengo, Luyengo
Tel: +268-2517 0500
Fax: +268-2517 0501
e-mail: agriculture@uniswa.sz
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Tel: +268-2517 0419
Fax: +268-2517 0001
e-mail: tpthwala@uniswa.sz
MBABANE CAMPUS
P.O. Box 369, Swaziland
Tel: +268-2517 0700
Fax: +268-2517 0701
e-mail: healthscience@uniswa.sz
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Tel: +268-2517 0060
Fax: +268-2517 0001
e-mail: adc@uniswa.sz
CONSULTANCY & TRAINING CENTRE
Tel: +268-2517 0085
Fax: +268-2517 0001
e-mail: ctc@uniswa.sz
UNISWA PLANNING CENTRE
Private Bag 4, Kwaluseni M201, Swazilad
Tel: +268-2517 0308
Fax: +268-2517 0001
e-mail: upc@uniswa.sz
UNISWA RESEARCH CENTRE
P.O. Luyengo
Tel: +268-2517 0602
Fax: +268-2517 0501
e-mail: research@uniswa.sz
INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Tel: +268-2518 7083
e-mail: ide@uniswa.sz
Published by the Corporate Affairs Office, UNISWA, June 2012
Email: corporate-affairs@uniswa.sz
CONTENTS
University Council
University Senate
Vice Chancellor’s Message
Administration
Finances
Internal Audit
Legal Office
Physical Developments
Student Affairs
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UNITS AND CENTRES
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FACULTIES
Agriculture
Commerce
Education
Health Sciences
Humanities
Science
Social Sience
Library
REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
Institute of Post-Graduate Studies
Institute of Distance Education
Academic Centre
Centre for Community Services
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Information & Communication
Technology Centre
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UNISWA Plannning Centre
UNISWA Consultancy & Training Centre
UNISWA Research Centre
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Swaziland Institute for Research In Traditional
Medicine, Medicinal, & Indegenous Food Plants
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University Farm
Statistics
Graduation
UNISWA Foundation
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The Chancellor of the University of Swaziland
HIS MAJESTY, KING MSWATI III
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UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
APPOINTED BY THE CHANCELLOR
HRH Phinda
Chairman of Council
Chief J. Gamedze
Mrs N. Gamedze
Mr. J.G. Kunene
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Professor C.M. Magagula
Vice Chancellor
Professor V.S.B. Mtetwa
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Mr. M.J. Dlamini
Attorney General
APPOINTED BY THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
Mr. P.N. Muir
Mr. M.E. Madlopha
Mr. B. Stewart
Mr. B. Bhembe
ELECTED BY SENATE
Prof. N.A. Sukati
Prof. B.M. Dlamini
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Prof. C. Harford
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
ELECTED BY ACADEMIC &
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
ELECTED BY GRADUATES
Ms. M.S. Mabuza
Mr. T. Maseko
Dr. S.S. Dlamini
APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL
Mr. C. Dlamini
ELECTED BY STUDENTS
Mr. S. Nhlabatsi
SECRETARY TO COUNCIL
Prof. M.M. Musonda
Mr. S.S. Vilakati
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Vice Chancellor
Ms. M.R. Mavuso
Librarian
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Mr. M.E. Dlamini
Bursar
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Mr. S.S. Vilakati
Registrar
Mr. S.S.K. Dlamini
Physical Planner
UNIVERSITY SENATE
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Vice Chancellor
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Mr. S.S. Vilakati
Registrar
AGRICULTURE
Prof. B.M. Dlamini
Prof. A.M. Dlamini
Dr. M.B. Masuku
COMMERCE
Dr. P.N. Joubert
EDUCATION
Mrs. V.N. Nkambule
Dr. B.T. Dlamini
HEALTH SCIENCES
Prof. N.A. Sukati
Mr. A.F. Murye
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Dr. S.S. Shongwe
UNIVERSITY SENATE
HUMANITIES
Prof. C.H. Harford
Prof. N.F. Awasom
Dr. N. Dlamini
SCIENCE
Prof. M.D. Dlamini
Prof. D.S. Tevera
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Prof. A.M. Zamberia
Dr. B.S. Nkosi
LIBRARIAN
Mr. N.C. Mkhwanazi
Ms. M.R. Mavuso
STUDENTS
Mr. S. Dlamini
Kwaluseni
Mr. B. Dlamini
Luyengo
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Mr. B. Mkhonta
Mbabane
The Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Swaziland
PROFESSOR C.M. MAGAGULA
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VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
Her Majesty the Indlovukazi, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and Dr. Diana Earnshaw pictured during the tour of
the Mushroom Project at the Luyengo Campus
T
he 2011/2012 academic year has been a difficult
one for the University of Swaziland because of the
low recurrent budget caused by several factors,
including but not limited to: the global economic
melt down and the revision of the South African Customs
Union (SACU) formula for sharing border proceeds leading
to the country’s fiscal crisis, subsequently to government’s
reduction of scholarships to the University. All of these
factors negatively impacted on the University’s financial
position and operations.
quality of the University’s products.
“Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the University continues to strive
for excellence and ensures that
its academic programmes are
responsive and relevant to the needs
of the country’s economy. It pays
particular attention to the global
market knowledge economy and the
labour needs of the Swazi economy”.
The University was expecting a recurrent budget of E419
million for the 2011/12 financial year. However, the
government subvention, the major source of revenue for the
University, remained at E241 million. It should be noted that
this is the same amount that the University received from
government in the past two financial years (2009/10 and
2010/11).
For the University to properly, efficiently and effectively
execute its mandate and produce quality products, it needs to
recruit and retain high quality academic staff of international
repute, be able to source teaching materials and research
equipment, and ensure that the libraries are well equipped
with up-to-date books, print and electronic journals and
databases. Clearly, all these resources are a function of a
healthy funding base.
Also, in the 2011/12 financial year, the University had
budgeted for 1,300 government-sponsored students.
However, government sponsored only 505 students. The net
effect of all of these factors is that the University has found
it difficult to meet its financial obligations and execute its
mandate.
In a nutshell, the funding situation of the University
continues to be a source of concern for all academic and
support departments. Operational budgets for faculties,
departments, institutes, and centres continued to decline
making it difficult for them to procure supplies for their
core business. The danger of this trend is the decline on the
It should be noted that just before the commencement of
the 2011/2012 academic year, government took a deliberate
policy decision to fund what she defined as high priority
programmes. Clearly, the danger of this policy decision is
that the University may be forced in near future to suspend
or discontinue the “non-priority” programmes, particularly
if enrolments fall below the acceptable levels. This might also
lead to the retrenchment of staff.
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VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE - continued
The then Swaziland Electricity Company Board presenting a cheque of E3 Million to the Board of Trustees of the UNISWA Foundation
and UNISWA Management
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the University continues
to strive for excellence and ensures that its academic
programmes are responsive and relevant to the needs of the
country’s economy. It pays particular attention to the global
market knowledge economy and the labour needs of the
Swazi economy. It continuously reviews and restructures its
existing programmes and introduces new ones when the
need arises.
“During the year under review,
the University was honoured by
the presence of their Majesties at
its functions. In April, His Majesty
the King and Chancellor and Her
Majesty the Indlovukazi graced
the University by their presence at
the official opening of the Sports
Emporium and the Electronic and
Electrical Engineering Building.”
Furthermore, the University continues to explore other
sources of revenue. During the year under review, the
University took a deliberate decision to divide the Farm
into two portions: one for teaching and the other for
commercial farming. The University is in the process of
finalizing its business plan for commercializing the Dalcrue
Farm. The implementation of the business plan will help
the University generate more income to complement its
other sources of revenue.
The University, through the UNISWA Foundation, continues
to fund-raise for capital projects. Indeed, the University
is grateful to local industry for continuing to support the
private-public partnership (PPP) strategy. In the 2011/12
financial year, for example, MTN Swaziland donated
E1,500,000.00 for procurement of electronic equipment for
an electronics laboratory in the Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Building.
Also, the University is in process of restructuring,
capacitating and up-scaling the operations of the institutes
and centres that have the potential to generate additional
revenue. It is further exploring the possibilities of
introducing academic and professional programmes that
will generate additional revenue.
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Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Office
The Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor has oversight
responsibilities for the formulation and implementation
of the University Strategic Plan, the promotion of research
projects, the coordination of academic programmes and
regulations. The Office also coordinates the activities of the
University Centres and supervises all Deans and Directors.
Since its inception, the UNISWA Foundation has fundraised a little over E100 Million in cash and in kind. The
Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation (RSSC) donated
E60, 000.00, whilst Dulux (Swaziland) PYT LTD donated
paint worth E10, 000.00. These gestures are commendable
particularly in view of the on-going global economic
decline that has also adversely affected the Swazi economy.
The donations are a symbol of confidence of these entities
in the mandate of the University.
During the year under review, the University was honoured
by the presence of their Majesties at its functions. In April,
His Majesty the King and Chancellor and Her Majesty the
Indlovukazi graced the University by their presence at the
official opening of the Sports Emporium and the Electronic
and Electrical Engineering Building. The State of Kuwait
funded the construction of the Sports Emporium, whilst
His Majesty’s Government funded the construction of the
Electronic and Electrical Engineering Building. His Majesty
the King named the two buildings Ligcabho LemaSwati and
Sibuko Sesive respectively. We are extremely grateful to
Their Majesties for gracing this occasion.
Similarly, for the first time in the history of the University,
Her Majesty, the Indlovukazi, together with Her Royal
Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn from the
Kingdom of Thailand, graced the Luyengo Campus to
inspect the Mushroom Project initiated by both of them:
they are the patrons of the mushroom project in Swaziland.
During the tour of the mushroom site at the Luyengo
Campus, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn pledged two scholarships for staff to study in
Thailand. The University has already identified the two staff
members who should be leaving shortly for their studies.
We are extremely grateful to Her Majesty the Indlovukazi
and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
for supporting the University deliver on its mandate:
teaching, research and community.
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor V.S.B. Mtetwa
The achievements for the 2011/2012 academic year are
highlighted as follows:
Adoption of the University Research Agenda by the
Senate;
Adoption of the Blueprint for Phase II semesterisation
by the Senate;
Establishment of a record number of partnerships with
other Institutions;
Completion of the report on the Transfer of Teacher
Training Colleges to UNISWA and its approval by the
Council; and
Completion and official opening of the Sports
Emporium.
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ADMINISTRATION
Mr. S.S. Vilakati - Registrar
T
CORPORATE AFFAIRS
University Functions and Events
The University hosted several events during the 2011/2012
academic year. UNISWA was honoured by the visit of Her
Majesty The Indlovukazi and Her Royal Highness Princess
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn from the Kingdom of Thailand
on 4 October, 2011. Her Majesty and Her Royal Highness
visited the Luyengo Campus to review the progress of the
mushroom project. During the visit, Her Royal Highness
announced two scholarships that the Kingdom of Thailand
was offering University staff. Her Majesty the Indlovukazi
was presented with three cows by the University. The visit
of the Indlovukazi to the University was the first in the
history of the University.
he mandate of the Registrar’s Office is to
provide support to teaching and learning at the
University and to provide secretarial service to
the various Boards and Committees. Other administrative
responsibilities under the Registrar include security,
workshop and transport, and health care services.
In respect of the Strategic Plan (2008-2012), the Department
is happy to report that during the period under review
considerable progress was made in achieving the strategic
objectives. However, as with all the departments of the
University, budgetary challenges are a serious concern.
ACADEMIC OFFICE
Following the review of the Scholarship Policy by the
Government and setting of new priority areas, the
enrolment in the Faculties of Humanities, Social Science
and the Institute of Distance Education has been drastically
reduced. Very few parents and guardians have the economic
ability to sponsor their off-springs. This has prompted
the University Senate to allow students to pay fees in two
equal statements, at the beginning of each semester, a move
that was warmly welcomed by parents and guardians.
In addition, the delay in releasing funds for continuing
students forced the University to amend its almanac and
postpone the commencement of the 2011/2012 academic
year. Notwithstanding these challenges, the Senate has
approved the introduction of quite a number of postgraduate programmes in the various faculties.
On Saturday 8 October 2011, the University held its 31st
Convocation. A total of 1 406 candidates graduated. The
ceremony was officiated by the Chancellor, His Majesty
King Mswati III.
On Friday 13 April 2012, the Chancellor, His Majesty,
King Mwati III and Her Majesty, The Indlovukazi officially
opened the Engineering Building and the Sports Emporium.
His Majesty named the two buildings Ligcabho LeMaswati
and Sibuko Sesive respectively. The event was also attended
by a delegation from the State of Kuwait and the Swaziland
Ambassador to the State of Kuwait.
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On 03 May 2012, the University joined the world in
commemorating the World Press Freedom Day. The event
was graced by the presence of the American Ambassador to
Swaziland, Mr. Earl Irving and Mr. Bheki Makhubu, Editor
of the Nation Magazine, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. C.M.
Magagula, staff and students.
The Corporate Affairs Unit continues to broadcast on
national radio the programme TaseNyuvesi. The programme
informs the nation on new programmes and developments
at the University. It has wide listnership evidenced by the
comments that are received by the Office weekly.
Promotion to the rank of Senior Assistant Registrar
WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION
UNISWA was awarded by the World Trade Organisation
(WTO), the tender to host the Regional Trade Policy
Course for a period of four years. The year under review
was the final year for this tender and UNISWA is grateful
to WTO for this exposure.
HUMAN RESOURCES PROMOTIONS
Academic Staff
In line with University policy, staff members are promoted on
the basis of excellence in teaching, research and community
service. Promotion to the ranks of Professor and Associate
Professor is based on internal and external assessment of
the research work of each candidate. Promotion to these
ranks is considered a special achievement and only persons
of distinguished scholarship, leadership and academic
experience are promoted. During the 2011/2012 Academic
year six staff members were promoted as follows:
Promotions to the rank of Professor
Name
Department
Name
Department
Mr. J.M. Shongwe
Registry
Prof. A. Monadjem
Biological Sciences
Prof. A.M. Manyatsi
Agricultural and
Biosystems Engineering
Prof. A.M Zamberia
Sociology
Dr. T.R. Mathunjwa
General Nursing
Dr. B.T. Vilane
Agricultural and
Biosystems Engineering
Mr. J.M. Shongwe
Registry
Associate Professor Ara Monadjem Biological Sciences
Promotions to the rank of Associate Professor
Name
Department
Dr. A.M. Manyatsi
Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering
Dr. A.M. Zamberia
Sociology
Promotions to the rank of Senior Lecturer
Name
Department
Dr. T.R. Mathunjwa
General Nursing
Dr. B.T. Vilane
Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering
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ADMINISTRATION - continued
Mr. B.N. Matsenjwa
Mr. J. Dludlu
Name
Mr. E.K. Mabuza
Ms. L. Magongo
Former rank
Mr. H.M. Hlophe
New Rank
Department
Bhekinkhosi N. Matsenjwa Accountant – Payments
Senior Accountant
Bursary
David Lukhele
Clearner
Head Cleaner
Refectory
Eugene K. Mabuza
Carpenter Grade 3
Carpenter Grade 2
Maintenance
Johannes Dludlu
Field Attendant
Dairy Attendant
Farm
Lindiwe Magongo
Senior Account Clerk
Assistant Accountant
Bursary
Hholidi M. Hlophe
Field Atttendant
Dairy Attendant
Farm
Other HR issues
It is becoming increasingly difficult to meet contractual
obligations, particularly with regards to expatriate staff.
There has been a phenomenal increase in the cost of airfare
and passages. The payment of salaries for all staff is a cause
for concern in that the Government subvention is now
received monthly as opposed to quarterly.
integrated with the payroll system has greatly enhanced the
working relationship of the two offices. The Office plans to
launch the Employee Self-Service which allows employees
to view their personal information, pay slips and to apply
for leave on-line. Consultation with management on this
issue is on-going.
Four staff members have completed their training, 23 are
still on training, seven have resigned from the employ of
the University, and three passed on.
The ACCSYS People-Ware HR version 11.0 module has
been installed and is now functional. This module which is
Staff who completed training 2011/2012
Name
New Qualifications
Department
Miss. Colile Dlamini
MSc Nursing
General Nursing
Dr. Karren Ferreira-Meyers
PhD
Ms. Sindisiwe B. Maduna
MA
Adult Education
Dr. Nomsa Mndzebele
Doctor of Philosophy
Business Administration
Dr. L. Pereira
PhD
Curriculum and Teaching
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Staff on Training
Name
Gender
Department
Mr. Mongi Dlamini
Teaching Assistant
Physics
Mr. Moses Dlamini
Teaching Assistant
Agricultural Economics and Management
Mr. Christopher D. Fakudze
Lecturer
Mr. Bheki Gule
Lecturer
Assistant Bursar
Bursary
Teaching Assistant
General Nursing
Assistant Bursar
Bursary
Mr. Majola Mabuza
Lecturer
Ms. Sakhile Masuku
Teaching Assistant
Community Health
Mrs. Bongiwe Masilela
Lecturer
Midwifery Science
Mrs. Elizabeth Maziya
Lecturer
Midwifery Science
Mr. Andile Methula
Lecturer
Computer Science
Mr. M.M. Mkhwanazi
Lecturer
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Ms. Nozipho Motsa
Lecturer
Crop Production
Mr. Mduduzi D. Mthembu
Lecturer
Economics
Ms. Thabile Ndlovu
Lecturer
Chemistry
Mr. Sifiso Nkambule
Lecturer
Physics
Ms. Bonsile Nsibandze
Teaching Assistant
General Nursing
Ms. Nomathemba Nxumalo
Mrs. Patience Hlatshwako
Mrs. Percis Khumalo
Ms. Prudence Khumalo
Teaching Assistant
General Nursing
Mr. Samuel Seyama
Lecturer
Geography, Environmental Science and Planning
Mr. Jeremiah Shelembe
Lecturer
Consumer Science
Ms.Thulile S. Sigwane
Lecturer
Animal Science
Mrs. Fortunate Zwane-Shabalala
Lecturer
Community Health
Staff who have resigned
Name
Prof. Olufemi Abodunrin
Gender
Department
Male
English Language & Literature
Female
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mr. Deogratias Mabirizi
Male
Law
Dr. Linoh Magagula
Male
Electrical Engineering
Dr. Sandile Motsa
Male
Mathematics
Prof. Jackin Nanua
Male
Consumer Science
Dr. Chinedu Okeke
Male
Educational Foundations & Management
Dr. Reddy Alety
Staff who are deceased
Name
Department
Ms. Nomvula M.Motsa
Journalism and Mass Communication
Dr. Patricia T. Mngadi
Midwifery Science
Prof. Poritosh K. Shadu Khan
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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ADMINISTRATION - continued
Occupational Safety and Health Unit
related. It is expected that the Road Safety Council will
continue with their awareness campaigns to minimise
such. The Unit will continue to prove work and field safety
awareness training.
Key Safety and Health-Related Occurrences
The goal of the Occupational safety and health unit is to
totally eliminate incidents that cause or could cause injuries
or illnesses, achieve zero fatalities, zero disabling injuries,
and zero loss of work day cases. During the year under
review, 11 accidents were reported, far less than those of the
previous year. Major causes of the accidents were identified
as slips, lifting, bees, stray dogs and road traffic accidents.
Of the 11 accidents, six were minor, four were serious, and
one was fatal. The fatal and serious accidents were traffic
On matters concerning loss work days due to illness, the
University has established an HIV/AIDS and Wellness Task
Team to deal with such matters. Policy drafting on wellness
is at an advanced stage. Sensitization workshops for HIV/
AIDS and Wellness were launched by the Vice Chancellor
in February, 2012. In running the workshops, the University
had partners from PSHAAC, NERCHA, AIDS Health Care
Foundation and SWANNEPHA.
GRADUATION
The 31st Convocation of the University of Swaziland was
held on 8 October 2011. A total of 1406 students graduated.
Certificate and Diplomas were awarded to 642 students,
Bachelors degrees were conferred to 738 Students while
Master’s degrees were conferred to 26 graduates.
The pie chart show the distribution of degrees at the 31st
Convocation
Agriculture
163
Commerce
94
Education
22
Health Sciences
75
Humanities
47
Science
69
Social Science
103
163
Institute of Post-Graduate Studies
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Part of the Academic Staff of UNISWA at the 2011 Convocation
2012 WTO Training Course participants with UNISWA Management
and WTO representatives
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FINANCES
Mr. M.E. Dlamini - Bursar
T
he financial year 2011/12 has been a difficult period
for the University Council. It has been characterised
by unprecedented budget constraints and cash
flow challenges resulting in the University failing to pay its
debtors, in particular contractors and remitting tax to the
Swaziland Revenue Authority as per Income Tax laws.
1 300 students into first year, the historical figure.
Unfortunately, the Swaziland Government was only
able to sponsor 505 students. Clearly, the projected
tuition income was adversely affected.
Thirdly, over 200 students sponsored by the Swaziland
Government were registered, issued with text books,
and taught on the basis of a list generated and signed for
by the responsible Ministry indicating Government’s
financial commitment to these students. To date, the
University has not been paid the money for the said
students because of certain problems Government has
discovered with some of them.
Fourthly, an amount of money for capital projects
was approved and allocated to the University.
Unfortunately, because of the liquidity crisis affecting
Government, this money, to date, has never been
released to the University. On the other hand, the
University contracted some contractors to execute
the capital projects. The contractors have demanded
to be paid but because of the delays in receiving the
money for capital projects from Government, the
University had to use some of its meagre financial
resources to salvage the situation hoping to receive the
reimbursement from Government. To date, the funds
have not been received.
Lastly, during the 2011/2012 financial year the monthly
subvention was E20 132 083, yet the monthly wage bill
was E22 000 000.
During the last three years the subvention received by the
University from the Swaziland Government has remained
the same, yet the financial needs of the University have
been increasing. This has resulted in a serious liquidity
crisis particularly during the 2011/2012 financial year.
Traditionally, Government Subvention has been released
quarterly up until December 2010. From January 2011,
the Subvention started being released monthly and in some
cases much later than expected. Honouring of staff monthly
contractual obligations became a serious challenge thereby
compelling the University to seek short-term bank finances
to honour monthly staff salaries and wages.
There were many contributing factors to the dire strain the
University has found itself in. A few of them are highlighted
below:
Firstly, the University requested a subvention of E419
015 000. However, an amount of E241 585 000 was
allocated.
Secondly, the requested subvention was based on the
assumption that the University was going to admit
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FINANCES - continued
In order for the University to stay afloat and be able to pay
the contractors and provide some of the essential services
(electricity, water, telephone and other basic needs), the Pay
As You Earn (PAYE) was used. The alternative was to close
down the University.
liability and the fact that the University is not a money
making entity, supplementary funding has been requested
from Government to settle the outstanding PAYE.
It is worth nothing that the teaching and incidental activities
have severely suffered as a result of the inadequate funding.
Up to the end of Government Tax Year, 30 June 2012, the
University would have accumulated an Income Tax liability
of about E55 Million excluding penalties. In view of this
Revenue
Recurrent subvention
241 585 108
A summary of University finances for the year ended
31 March, 2011 is as follows:
Recurrent subvention
Student tuition fees
Student tuition fees
54 124 806
Residence fees
11 178 434
Residence fees
5 429 660
Refectory fees
Bookshop sales
14 748 521
Bookshop sales
Interest revenue
8 074 787
Interest revenue
Other income
8 750 039
Other income
Refectory income
Total
343 891 355
Expenditure
Books
Building and maintenance
Consumables
18 270 767
3 580 533
16 377 046
Books
Buildings and maintenance
Consumables
Contract staff passages
3 459 170
Contract staff passages
Food supplies
5 689 275
Food supplies
Personnel costs
262 258 909
Service and maintenance
8 956 875
Utilities
8 342 546
Other costs
Total
26 623 365
353 558 486
Personnel costs
Service and maintenance
Utilities
Other costs
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INTERNAL AUDIT
Mr. S.H. Dlamini - Internal Auditor
T
he University Council, in seeking to ensure
effective corporate governance and adoption of
world best practice, has long been committed to
establishing and maintaining effective internal control in
order to prevent fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement
in its operations.
The aim of the Internal Audit is to assist management
at all levels with information on the establishment and
maintenance of adequate internal control systems over all
activities and to ensure that these activities are carried out
efficiently and effectively.
Internal Audit assists the management of the University
to meet its responsibilities effectively by evaluating
financial, managerial and operating information, making
recommendations for improvement of systems and
procedures, and providing other information aimed at
promoting effective control by reducing risk at a reasonable
cost.
In 1999, the Audit Committee was established to provide
assurance regarding the quality and reliability of both
the financial information used by Council and financial
statements issued by the University.
Within the broad areas of responsibility, the activities
performed by the Audit Committee include;
Assessing and reviewing the risk management process
of the University;
Reviewing reports from internal and external auditors
to ensure that, where major deficiencies or breakdowns
in controls and procedures have been identified, an
appropriate remedial action is taken by management;
Reviewing the accounting policies and procedures
adopted by the University and any proposed changes;
Oversee the internal audit function;
Report to Council on its statutory mandate and other
duties; and
Ensure that the combined assurance model is applied to
provide coordinated approach to all assurance activities.
Internal Audit considers risks in general, monitors the
University’s activities on the terrain of risk management,
and makes recommendations to management, the Vice
Chancellor, and the Audit Committee to reduce or
eliminate the risk.
The Internal Audit, however, is neither an extension nor a
substitute for good management, though it has a significant
role in advising management. It is mainly responsible for
evaluating and reporting to management, Vice Chancellor,
and the Audit Committee and thereby providing them
with assurance on processes of risk management, control,
governance and value for money. It however remains the
duty of management, not Internal Audit, to operate these
processes (controls and procedures), to determine whether
or not to accept audit recommendations, and to recognize
and accept risks of not taking action.
In the discharge of its responsibilities, the Audit Committee
established an Internal Audit function, first outsourced
and now conducted in-house. The Internal Audit team is
currently comprised of four committed and dedicated staff
members.
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LEGAL OFFICE
Ms. G.P. Mndzebele - Senior Legal Officer
VISION
Ensure the realisation of the vision of the University by
providing efficient legal services to the University
regime is reviewed and updated to keep pace with the
changing demands of the University. To this extent, the
Statutes of the University have been updated even though
there are some areas which are outstanding that will soon
be finalised. Also, the Office has spearheaded the process
of amending the University of Swaziland Act, 1983
which is now nearing completion. It is hoped that a Bill,
incorporating the proposed amendments, will go through
the legislative structures of the country and that a new Act
will be promulgated.
MISSION
The mission of the Legal Office is to provide legal advice
and service to protect the interests of the University and
to ensure that the University adheres to legal requirements
and conducts its business in accordance with a sound legal
practice and framework within the laws of the country
and in particular the University of Swaziland Act and the
University Statutes.
The Office continues to deal with disciplinary matters,
involving both the students and employees of the University,
and it has been able to deal with such matters promptly and
thus there is no backlog in this regard. It is believed that the
efficient disposal of disciplinary matters will go a long way
in addressing issues of indiscipline among staff members
and students.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Legal Office are to:
Provide legal advice and ensure legality in decision
making and adherence to and compliance with the
University of Swaziland Act, Statutes and other legal
requirements;
Minimise legal challenges to activities of the University
and potential litigation involving the University;
Ensure soundness of contracts and other legal
documents to which the University is a party;
Ensure that the University legal framework is up-dated;
and
Provide legal and administrative support in respect of
disciplinary matters involving students and personnel.
The Office has been available to give legal advice and opinion
on wide ranging issues. The Office has ensured legality in
decision making and this has invariably contributed to the
decline in litigation. Three labour matters have gone as far as
the Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Commission
(CMAC) and one was successfully conciliated. There is
one matter before the Industrial Court. There are no civil
matters pending before the courts.
Key Activities during the Year under Review
The Legal Office plays an important role in the provision
of legal services to all structures of the University. One
such crucial role is to ensure that the University legal
In line with its objective of ensuring soundness of contracts
and other legal instruments the Office has been able to
draft and vet a number of contracts that the University has
entered into with other parties.
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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Mr. S.S.K. Dlamini - Physical Planner
VISION
To be recognised as a professional unit providing outstanding service to the University.
THE MISSION
Carry out professional and quality planning, development,
and maintenance of the physical infrastructure to support
the University’s mission and objectives.
DEVELOPMENTS
During the period under review, the University did not
receive funding for new campus renewal and on-going
projects. The construction of the Sports Emporium was
however not affected because most of the funds were
with the Kuwait Fund. However, the University could not
afford to pay the consultancy team for the project and
the payment is still outstanding. The construction of the
National Crop Production Centre Campus was adversely
affected and could not progress to completion due to
financial difficulties.
The Monument of Friendship at the Sports Emporium
SPORTS EMPORIUM
During the year under review, the construction of the Sports
Emporium was completed. The building was officially
opened by the Chancellor His Majesty King Mswati III on
13 April 2012 and was named as Ligcabho LeMaswati. The
University is finalising the utilisation strategy for the Sports
Emporium.
Main Entrance to the Sports Emporium
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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTS - continued
National Crop Production Centre Building
Artistic impression of the National Crop Centre
NATIONAL CROP PRODUCTION CENTRE
The construction of the National Crop Production Centre
is nearing completion. Progress on the project was
adversely affected because of non-payment both to the
contractor and the consultancy team. The project team
withdrew personnel from the project without suspending
the contract. Funding is required for the few project items
that are outstanding. Counterpart funding for this project
had been allocated by Government and the funds were
requested during the 2010/2011 financial year, which to
date they have not been released.
60% complete. However, the project has been suspended due
to non-payment and delayed payments to the contractor.
Funds for this project were requested from Government in
2010/2011 and have not been released to date.
MEMBERSHIP AND CONFERENCES
The University maintained its membership with the
Higher Education Facility Management Association of
Southern Africa (HEFMA). Due to financial difficulties,
the University was unable to attend the annual HEFMA
conference, which was hosted by the University of KwaZulu
Natal (UKZN) in Durban.
CAMPUS RENEWAL
The University funded the rehabilitation of the Library roof
from the limited resources. This project is approximately
Library Roof Envelope at KwaluseniCampus
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
Mr. M. Kunene - Dean of Student Affairs
VISION
The vision of the Department of Student Affairs is to provide
excellence in administrative leadership and counselling
services to students; and the promotion of educational and
administrative support to all structures of the University.
Development programmes to resident students
were availed. In conjunction with Peer Counsellors,
Educators and social partners it facilitated a session
for all first year students at the Campus. With the same
group the Department facilitated the launch of the
Annual ‘16 days’ of Activism Against Gender-Based
Violence especially directed at women;
Hosted the pyjama night for women students to
commemorate the Annual Women’s Day;
Mobilised for Voluntary and Counselling and Testing
services, Male Circumcision campaign, and facilitated
the Commemoration of the World AIDS Day.
MISSION
The Department endeavours to provide leadership, social,
extra-curricular and academic counselling services to
all students. It seeks to challenge students to become
responsible and productive citizens of the country; and
support the University’s educational and administrative
goals.
OBJECTIVES
The main objective of the Department is to provide
professional and student-oriented services designed to
enrich students’ holistic development.
The Unit also coordinated the annual orientation session
for full-time students. In collaboration with the Faculty
of Commerce, CCDU held the Career Indaba and Career
Seminar in both semesters. The Office also houses the
Tertiary Initiatives Desk, an assistantship award in the
three campuses which is sponsored by Prof. Lynne Lackey
of Johns Hopkins University, USA. One former student was
attached to the Unit for nine weeks. It also facilitated logistics
meetings with a view to pilot the mentorship programme
for the first year students; and also worked on logistics to
establish a Volunteer Programme in collaboration with
the UNISWA Foundation. The programme would be fully
operational in the academic year 2012/13. The Office also
produced Behaviour Change Communication materials for
both students and staff.
COUNSELLING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Introduction
The University has continued to provide counselling and
development services to all students. The basic services
provided by the counselling unit included individual and
group counselling and psychotherapy, career guidance,
student development, training, research, coordination and
advocacy, school liaison and community outreach.
KWALUSENI
During the year under review, the Counselling Career
and Development Unit (CCDU) provided the following
services:
The CCDU held career guidance sessions for close to
10, 000 students in the different schools of the country.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS - continued
The UNISWA Choral Society rendering music during the official opening of the Sports Emporium
The Unit also held three guidance seminars and a training
session for UNISWA Peer Counsellors and Educators. The
Unit continued to offer social, personal, psychological,
academic, spiritual, financial, career guidance and
development and HIV and AIDS counselling to students
of the Campus.
lecturers, administrators and social partners. Cases of
absenteeism, violence, sexual harassment, and alcohol and
drug abuse continue to worry the Counselling Unit as these
in most instances lead to drop out from studies. Suicidal
tendencies, pregnancies, sexual abuse and harassment,
dropouts, and general moral decay have been attended to
by the Unit raising the need to establish Campus-based
support groups.
LUYENGO CAMPUS
Individual and small group counselling sessions
Counselling cases received by this Unit have continued
to increase. A total of 405 cases were attended by the
Counselling Unit this year. Most of these cases involved
first year students.
Of main concern this year was the increase in alcohol
and substance abuse related disciplinary cases from this
Campus which led the Counselling Office to conduct a
desk review of all cases reported by the Campus Security
to the Wardens’ Office. Records of cases and referrals
from the Campus Clinic through the Counselling Unit to
the Psychiatric Centre from 2009 to 2011 were reviewed.
This desk review confirmed a serious increase in alcohol
and substance abuse by students in this Campus. Cases
of violence, theft and vandalism were mainly a result of
alcohol and substance abuse. Referral to the Psychiatric
Centre, though very appreciated by the unit, proved to have
serious effects on the students’ self-esteem on return to
Campus. This low self-esteem and withdrawal often led to
underperformance and students dropout, leaving the Unit
with a challenge to explore other options in this regard. The
Unit is working on identifying strategic partners to work
with towards a “drug free Campus.”
Outreach and guidance interventions
School liaison, career fairs, and the annual graduate
mentorship seminars continue to be used by the Unit
as one way of offering career guidance, development to
prospective and registered students. The Unit hosted the
second graduate mentorship seminar in an effort to foster
alumni spirit amongst graduates of the Campus.
Consultation with parents, lecturers, administrators,
and social partners
Referrals to and from the Counselling Unit have increased
due to collaboration and consultation with parents,
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Coordination of Campus-wide programmes
The Counselling Unit in collaboration with peer educators,
Campus Clinic, the Offices of the Warden and the Assistant
Dean of Student Affairs, were mandated by the Dean of
Student Affairs to pilot a mentorship programme in an effort
to respond to the diverse challenges faced by the 2011/2012
first year students. This was done with advice and guidance
from the University of Pretoria. A total of 97 mentees (first
years) were put under the care of fifteen (third and fourth
year students) mentors from orientation till December 2011.
An evaluation of this pilot was done in March 2012 to assess
the impact of the programme. This evaluation revealed that
this was a good way of helping first year students to settle
into University life. The mentors appreciated the availability
of an opportunity for them to help and nurture a group put
under their care. They felt that such an opportunity exposed
them to another level of leadership, and recommended more
training in this area in future. The mentees on the other
hand appreciated the initiative and some mentioned that it
sustained them in during the period of the uncertainty in
the provision of scholarship by the Swaziland Government.
They also requested that mentorship opportunity should be
extended to all first years as opposed to it being voluntary.
A link between the mentors from this Campus and
another mentorship group called Vital Voices Swaziland,
a mentorship programmes for girls was forged. UNISWA,
Luyengo mentors hosted Vital Voices at the Campus on 14
April 2012.
A Drug Free Week Campaign was hosted by the Unit in
collaboration with Peer Educators, the Campus Clinic,
and the Office of the Warden. This event was financially
supported by the Campus SRC through the Director of
Health, and was graced by the presence of SADAT, Mental
Health Support Group, Alcoholics Anonymous, PSI and a
representative of the United Nations Office of Drugs and
Crime.
The Orientation programme
Collaboration with the social partners has given a new face
to the orientation programme for first years since 2010.
This has also enriched the training curriculum for Peer
Counsellors and Educators who were amongst the first
recipients of training of the National HIV Prevention Tool
Kit with five Modules during the year under review. On
evaluation, this tool kit was found to be very informative
and participatory. It actually put the learner at the centre
of learning, an approach advocated for by Social and
Behaviour Change Communication experts. Coordination
of Peer Educators and Counsellors activities at the Campus
continued smoothly during the year under review, from
the recruitment, training, development to certification of
those who actively participated in the activities as a sign of
appreciation.
Research
The unit is still engaged in research on the:
First job destinations for graduates of the Faculty of
Agriculture;
An Evaluation of the Pilot Mentorship Programme for
First Year Students of the Faculty of Agriculture;
A Desk Review of Alcohol and Substance Abuse in
Higher Education (a cases of the Faculty of Agriculture);
Sexual Harassment in Higher Education; and
An Analysis of the Re-Entry Policy in six countries
including Swaziland.
Collaboration with other
Centers and Committees
The unit has also been of
service to:
The newly established
University Wellness Task
Team as a member;
IDE Psycho Social Support
Certificate programme
as the module three
coordinator; and
MESA as a member of
the Implementation
Committee.
The UNISWA Sibhaca team is action during the official opening of the Sports Emporium
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STUDENT AFFAIRS - continued
The Vice Chancellor, Professor C.M. Magagula handing certificates to Peer Educators and Counsellors at the end of the training
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
PEER COUNSELLORS AND EDUCATORS (PCE)
Peer and Counsellors and Educators have continued to
serve as the popular first point of contact for students. They
work as a vehicle for awareness raising, advocacy and link
with other service providers in each of the three campuses.
This year, they featured in the annual World AIDS Day
Commemoration, Wellness and Breast Cancer Awareness
Campaign, Pyjama Night, Amajita Cup Campaign,
Voluntary Counselling Testing, Careers Fair Outreaches,
Choose-one Campaign, PSI refresher course @ TUMS
and the Joint Team Building of the Green Team held at
Malolotja Game Reserve.
Introduction
The Intervarsity Games are normally the highlight of
the University sporting activities. This academic year
however, there were no such games, but students from
the different campuses continued to be involved in several
sporting activities run by the SRC in collaboration with;
the Swaziland University and Colleges Sports Association
(SUCSA), the Athletics Association of Swaziland and
the Rugby Association of Swaziland. Students from the
three campuses of the University, participated in soccer,
volleyball, basketball, netball, pool and athletics.
RESIDENCES (KWALUSENI, MBABANE AND
LUYENGO)
The University provides on-campus accommodation to
deserving students. These are mainly those with distant
residential addresses. The carrying capacity of the hostels
at the Kwaluseni Campus is 1087, Luyengo 470 and
Mbabane 300 beds. During the year under review, hostel
occupancy was 62% at Kwaluseni, 90% in Luyengo and 72%
in Mbabane.
The major sponsors for the games and competitions were
DYNAMIC DISTRIBUTORS and PSI.
CLUBS SOCIETIES AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
The Institution has a number of clubs and societies both
academic and non-academic which are involved in
planning and organizing seminars and open lectures, as
well as conducting community service. The UNISWA
Charity Organisation, UNISWA Green Team as well
as Students in Free Enterprise, Peer Counsellors and
Educators are actively involved in community service in
the three campuses.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
There are two student disciplinary committees:
The Warden’s Disciplinary Committee is chaired by the
Head Warden. This Committee deals with cases such
as bringing alcohol on campus, theft and many others.
Some students have appeared before this Committee and
appropriate punishment has been meted to students who
were found guilty. Serious cases are dealt by the Student
Disciplinary Committee. During the year under review, 138
cases were tried by the Warden’s Disciplinary Committee.
STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT
Pastoral care and support also plays a major part of the
student life in this Institution. In the absence of a University
and a Campus-based Chaplain, students have organized
themselves into different groupings, one of such is the
Student Christian Movement.
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SECURITY IN THE HOSTELS
The Security Unit works tirelessly to limit the occurrence
of incidents that could jeopardise the safety and security
of students in the University of Swaziland. Students are
encouraged to report to the Department any breach of
regulations for student discipline that is observed. The
Security Unit deploys security officers for 24 hours a day
from the main gates, perimeter fences, hostels, classes and
laboratories who patrol all areas to deny, deter, delay, detect,
limit and prevent the occurrence of criminal activities in
the University. The Unit also conducts all searches and
registers visitors at the main gates to prevent unauthorised
entry and control authorised entry. It registers students’
items at the main gates to ensure that during vacation every
student takes what belongs to him/her and to assist the
student in the event the property is stolen and eventually
recovered by the police. The Unit provides safety and
security tips to students and conduct investigations in the
event an incident occurs.
Student Disciplinary Committee
The Committee tries assault cases, vandalism, general
disturbances and many others. The Committee is chaired
by a practicing lawyer. During the year under review four
cases were tried by the Committee.
STUDENT GOVERNANCE
The student constitution directs that the elections for a
new Student Representative Council be held at the end
of September each academic year. The SRC Executive
is normally elected at the end of August, i.e. President,
Vice President, General Secretary, Minister of Finance
and Minister of Internal Affairs. During the year under
review, SRC elections were held in the second week of
September 2011 in accordance with the SRC constitution.
The local government for the three campuses, Kwaluseni,
Luyengo and Mbabane, were conducted in the third week
of September 2011 by the Campus Electoral Officers. The
SRC was duly introduced to the University Management in
the first week of October 2011.
GENERAL INFORMATION
STUDENT REPRESENTATION IN COMMITTEES
The University functions through Committees, and
students are represented in most of the committees as
follows:
Committee
Representative
Council
SRC President
Senate
Campus Chairpersons (K, L,
M)
Faculty Boards
Two Faculty Board
representatives, one from Part
1, and one from Part 2
SRC Director of Academic
Affairs (L)
SRC Director of Academic
Affairs (M)
Departmental Boards
Student representatives
Library Committee
SRC Directors of Academic
Affairs
The 2011/12 Orientation Session
The current academic year began with the orientation of all
new full-time and part-time students from 1 – 3 August,
2011. On the first day students from the three campuses
gathered at the Kwaluseni Multi-Purpose Hall where they
were welcomed by the Vice Chancellor. The last two days of
orientation were campus-based, and students were oriented
in their campus of admission. Speakers were invited to
address new students and to help them acclimatize to
university life. The orientation session was evaluated by the
orientation participants through an evaluation instrument.
The results of the survey were positive. Participants found
the orientation very good, well organized and informative.
DECEASED STUDENTS
Two students were reported to have passed away during the
year under review.
Name
Programme
BookShop Committee SRC Directors of Academic
Affairs
Magagula Nomcebo
Student
Affairs Committe
Post-Graduate Certificate in
Education
Dlamini Sithembiso
Agricultural Biosystems
Engineering Year 3
SRC Directors of Academic
Affairs, Directors of Health,
Directors of Transport and
Maintenance
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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Professor B.M. Dlamini - Dean
VISION
The vision of the Faculty of Agriculture is Leadership
through Excellence in Education, research, and
community Service.
Develop and operate commercial enterprises to generate
funds for the University; and
Provide consultancy services; and Address environmental concerns.
MISSION
In order to serve the needs of the Kingdom of Swaziland
and beyond, the Faculty of Agriculture seeks to pursue
excellence in teaching, research, and community service
and Enterprises development.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Faculty of Agriculture is located in the Malkerns
Valley approximately 37km from Mbabane and 27km
from Manzini along the Manzini-Bhunya road. Hostel
accommodation is available for approximately 400 students
and academic staff housing is also located on campus.
Cognisance of the fact that the economy of Swaziland is
based on agriculture and subsistence farming, currently,
the Faculty of Agriculture is offering four-year degree
programmes in the following disciplines of study:
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Faculty of Agriculture are to:
Adopt teaching strategies that are responsive to the
needs and aspirations of the internal and external
environment of the Faculty of Agriculture in favour of
proper balance of teaching, research, and community
service and enterprise development;
B.Sc. Agric Econ. & Ag BMgt. - Bachelor of Science in
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
B.Sc. Agric. Ed. - Bachelor of Science in Agricultural
Education
Produce human resources at tertiary levels that are well
equipped for the job market and self-employment;
Collaborate and partnership with relevant stakeholders
in the development and dissemination of agricultural
technology and information;
Develop and operate a library that provides an excellent
information service to the academic community of the
Faculty and to serve as a reference centre for the public;
Conduct demand-driven research and relevant student
research training aimed at increased production,
poverty alleviation and environmental conservation;
Disseminate research-derived information in a usable
form to all stakeholders;
B.Sc. Agron. - Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
B.Sc. Ani. Sci. - Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
B.Sc. Ani. Sci. (Dairy Option) - Bachelor of Science in
Animal Science (Dairy Option)
B.Sc. FSNT - Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Nutrition
and Technology
B.Sc. Home Econ. - Bachelor of Science in Home
Economics
B.Sc. Home Econ. Ed. - Bachelor of Science in Home
Economics Education
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Her Majesty the Indlovukazi and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand during the tour of the Mushroom Project at the
Luyengo Campus. Dr. Diana Earnshaw (in traditional dress) was the guide during the tour
B.Sc. Hort. - Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
B.Sc. TADM - Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel
Design and Management
MSc. Ani Sci. - Master of Science in Animal Science
MSc. Agron. - Master of Science in Agronomy
PhD. Agric. Ed. - Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural
Education
B.Sc. LWM - Bachelor of Science in Land and Water
Management
The Faculty is currently working on a four year degree
programmes in Agricultural Extension, and Natural
Resources Management. The Faculty has seven academic
departments: Agricultural Economics and Management,
Agricultural Education and Extension, Animal Science,
Crop Production, Horticulture, Consumer Sciences, and
Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering. In addition there
is a University Farm. The University Farm stands on a
260-ha land that is an integral part of the Faculty, as it
provides opportunities for hands-on acquisition of skills
and entrepreneurial learning. Undergraduate student
enrolment during the 2011/2012 was 916 students. The
Faculty also offers Masters and PhD programmes in the
following areas:
MSc. Agric. Ed. - Master of Science in Agricultural
Education
MSc. Agric. Ext. - Master of Science in Agricultural
Extension
MSc. Agric. & Appli Econ. - Master of Science in
Agricultural Extension
Some of the mushrooms at the Luyengo Campus site
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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE - continued
Strategic Plan
The Faculty has a Strategic Plan covering
the period 2010-2014. Issues in the
Strategic Plan relate to introduction
of new relevant programmes, such as
those in the areas of environmental
science, agricultural engineering and/
or mechanization, and forestry. The
introduction of new programmes
would necessitate name change for
some departments during the planned
periods. Also, human development at
Bachelor’s, Masters’ and PhD levels is
another issue to be addressed. Other
issues include provision of business
skills; improvements in students’ Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in a conversation with Dr. Diana
industry and school attachments; Earnshaw, Head of Crop Production Department during the tour of the Mushroom Project
developing proposals for establishing
Field Attachment
links; and creating new faculties, centres,
and departments. Limited financial resources, has become a The Faculty of Agriculture continues to provide student
challenge in implementing some aspect of the Strategic Plan. industry training. During the 2011/2012 academic year,
130 students were attached to private, government, and
parastatal organisations. Noting that in a rapidly changing
Faculty Research and publications
The past year has seen members of staff engaged in research world, the Faculty of Agriculture must become more adept at
that address issues in agricultural education, extension changing its curricula and ensuring student exposure to the
education, biotechnology, plant pathology, animal health, environment’s needs, graduates must be fit for the purpose
food security, soil erosion, conservation agriculture in an in the industry in which they will find themselves. Graduates
integrated crop and livestock farming system, and poverty should be supported in learning to reach and keep themselves
issues. Members of staff and students are engaged in a at the cutting edge of their disciplines and professions; and,
variety of community activities. Staff members received thus, should be supplemented by training in the personal
mastery and systems skills required for them to succeed
internal and external funding to pursue research activities.
in multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional teams and
systems. The Field Attachment programme in the Faculty of
Faculty Research Agenda
The Faculty of Agriculture set itself research agenda Agriculture attempts to provide this training, to some extent.
aimed at addressing some of the objectives of the National It is hoped that after graduation, students will continue to
Development Strategy and pillars of the Millennium get jobs in industry; and through the Field Attachment
Development Goals. The research themes include: programmes, networking and linkages may result.
Crop improvement and sustainable crop production;
Improvement of livestock and poultry productivity; Land Entrepreneurship
and water resources management; Food security and The Faculty of Agriculture continues to provide entreagricultural productivity; Improvement of teaching and preneurship training to all students enrolled in the Faculty.
learning in agriculture; Provision of extension support, Students take an entrepreneurship course during the
training and research; Consumer protection; household second year, and conduct an entrepreneurship project for
food security and livelihoods; and Development of two semesters during the third year of study. Two hundred
appropriate technologies for fruit, vegetable and flower and two students were involved in entrepreneurship project
course during the year. Since there are not enough jobs for
production.
graduates, the solution lies in developing a new generation
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Sciences, and Agricultural Education and
Extension an opportunity to contribute
to curriculum implementation issues in
the schools. The interaction may improve
students’ perceptions regarding agriculture
and consumer sciences as a mode of
attaining preparation careers, and as a vehicle
for improving the teaching of agriculture and
consumer science in schools. This exercise
requires students understanding that
agriculture and consumer sciences are much
more than hoeing and weeding or cooking
and sewing, but offer career opportunities
suited in a wide range of interests and
capabilities.
Dalcrue Farm Irrigation Project
The Dalcrue Farm Irrigation Project was
Her Majesty the Indlovukazi and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn admiring plants that her Majesty the Indlovukazi received from Thailand
funded by the Japanese Government, and is
which are being kept at the University
complete, thus, cropping plans, during the
academic year, were established to use an
of entrepreneurs capable of turning opportunities into irrigation system for the Dalcrue Farm.
job-creating enterprises. Graduates need support of
experienced, well qualified and highly motivated mentors Master of Science programmes
in academia, research, and industry.
The Faculty of Agriculture has submitted, during the
past two years, to the Institute of Post-graduate Studies,
Student Teaching Training
four MSc proposals in Horticulture, Animal Science, and
The Faculty of Agriculture continues to provide student Consumer Science Education.
teacher training. During the 2011/2012 academic year,
18 and 22 students, from Consumer Science Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes
and Agricultural Education, respectively, were attached The Faculty of Agriculture Department of Agricultural
to various high schools in the country. Attaching students Education started a PhD programme in Agricultural
to schools provides the Departments of Consumer Education. Five doctoral students are pursuing the degree.
ACADEMIC STAFF BY DEPARTMENT, GENDER HIGHEST QUALIFICATIONS AND RANK
ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
Name
Highest Qualification
Rank
Prof. A.M. Dlamini
Male
√
Female
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. E. Bhebhe
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. B.J. Dlamini
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. A.M. Khalil
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. J.F. Mupangwa
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. G.Z. Khumalo
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. R. Rafael
√
MSc
Lecturer
Dr. R.L.Vilakati-Kiondo
√
PhD
Lecturer
Ms. N. P. Makhubu
√
BSc
Teaching Assistant
Total
7
2
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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE - continued
CONSUMER SCIENCES
Name
Male
Prof. J.N. Nanua
√
Prof. W.K. Solomon
√
Female
Rank
PhD
Assoc. Professor
PhD
Assoc. Professor
Prof. P.E. Zwane
√
PhD
Assoc. Professor
Mrs. N. Surana
√
M.Phil.
Senior Lecturer
Mrs. B.F. Dlamini
√
MSc
Lecturer
Dr. P.J. Musi
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mrs. B.M. Ncube
√
PhD
Lecturer
Ms. T.P. Nkambule
√
MSc
Lecturer
MSc*
Lecturer
Mr. J. Shelembe
√
Dr. T.E. Sibiya
√
PhD
Lecturer
Ms. N. Simelane
√
MSc
Lecturer
BSc
Teaching Assistant
BSc
Teaching Assistant
Rank
Mr. D. Mabuza
√
Ms. L. Mabuza
√
Total
4
9
Male
Female
* On Training Leave
HORTICULTURE
Name
Prof. P.K. Wahome
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Prof. T.O. Oseni
√
PhD
Professor
Dr. M.T. Masarirambi
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Mr. V.D. Shongwe
√
MSc
Lecturer
Total
4
0
AGRICULTURAL BIOSYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Prof. A.M. Manyatsi
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. B.R.T. Vilane
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. M.V. Dlamini
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. N. Mhazo
√
MSc
Lecturer
Mr. M.M. Mkhwanazi
√
MSc*
Lecturer
Mr. W.O. Mukabwe
√
MSc
Lecturer
√
MSc
Lecturer
Mr. M.I Shongwe
√
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION
Total
7
1
MSc
Lecturer
Ms. Z.P. Ndlela
Lecturer
* On Training Leave
CROP PRODUCTION
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Prof. O.T. Edje
√
PhD
Professor
Prof. C. Ssekabembe
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. G.T. Masina
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. N.N. Ntonifor
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
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CROP PRODUCTION - continued
Name
Male
Dr. G.N Shongwe
Female
√
Rank
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. D.M. Earnshaw
√
PhD
Lecturer
Ms. N.M. Motsa
√
MSc*
Lecturer
Dr. M.M. Shongwe
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. V.B. Simelane
√
MSc
Lecturer
Mr. B.E. Dlamini
√
BSc
Teaching Assistant
Total
8
Rank
2
* On Training Leave
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION
Name
Male
Female
Prof B.M. Dlamini
√
PhD
Professor
Prof A.A. Jibowo
√
PhD
Professor
PhD
Associate Professor
Prof M.P. Dlamini
√
Prof C.B.S. Mndebele
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr M.A. Dube
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Mr. M.M. Dlamini
√
MSc
Lecturer
PhD
Lecturer
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. R.M. Dlamini
√
Dr. M.J. Simelane
√
Total
6
2
Research Completed
Eight research projects were completely by staff in the Faculty
of during the year under review. The research projects were
in line with the Faculty’s research agenda. Two of the studies
were funded by the UNISWA Research Board.
National Workshops
Five papers were presented in national workshops and
seminars.
International Workshops
Staff presented 15 papers in international workshops.
Research in Progress
Twelve research projects are in progress in the Faculty.
Some of the studies are externally funded by organisations
such as SADC-EU and ATPS.
CONSULTANCY
Three Faculty staff were involved in consultancies on
agriculture, nutrition and horticulture.
PUBLICATIONS
National Journals
Two articles were published by two sets of staff in national
publications. One of the articles was on the sustainability
of rural agricultural development projects undertaken
by non-governmental organisations. The other was on
conservation agriculture.
AWARDS, REGOGNITIONS & HONOURS
Prof A.M. Dlamini was awarded the ATPS Research
Fellow Status.
International Journals
Staff continue to publish remarkably in international
journals. A total of 33 articles were published by staff of
the Faculty in reputable international journals. While these
articles were in line with the Faculty’s research agenda they
also had international relevance.
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The International Award for Outstanding Graduate
Student Paper Presentation in the 2011 World
Conference was awarded to Mngomezulu, M. L.;
Mndebele, C.B.S. & Dlamini, B.M. (2011). for the paper:
Predictor and explanatory variables for the sustainable
self-employability of pre-vocational agriculture graduates
in Swaziland. The paper was presented at the Association
for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Conference, Windhoek, Namibia, July, 2011.
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
Dr. P.N. Joubert- Dean
VISION
Leadership through excellence in education.
are responsive to national needs and that meet international
standards. For instance, the Faculty is currently offering
a four-year strengthened degree programme in different
niche areas: Accounting and Finance; and Business
Administration. Within each programme there are numerous
specialties: Human Resource and Operations Management,
Marketing, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship.
The Faculty has recently established an Entrepreneurship
and Business Development Centre with the assistance
of the Commonwealth. Its focus is to fast track national
development. It also offers entrepreneurship courses across
all faculties. Additionally, the Faculty is in the process of
reviewing its curriculum to be in line with semesterisation.
In the process, more developmental initiatives will be
integrated like infusing public procurement in the operations
management and project management curricula.
MISSION
The mission of the Faculty of Commerce is to be forward
looking in developing programmes that are responsive
to the needs of the individual, public and private sectors
through training, research and community service.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Faculty of Commerce are to:
Train and develop multitalented students;
Offer undergraduate and post-graduate programs that
are responsive to the needs of the individual, private and
public sectors;
Foster quality teaching that will increase the students’
capacity for inquiry, analytical and communication
skills, as well as leadership abilities;
Promote partnerships, collaborations and linkages with
private sector, public sector, international agencies and
institutions;
Encourage professional growth and development of
Faculty members;
Provide management/executive development programs;
Conduct research and disseminate the findings; and
Contribute positively to the community.
The Faculty has also strengthened its relationship with
stakeholders. Recently it hosted a series of workshops
featuring international special guest lecturers from the US
and Belgium were invited. Stakeholders also play a major
role in the review of the curricula and make inputs to the
Faculty’s strategic plans. The Faculty regularly works with the
Industry Advisory Council and meetings are precipitated by
the needs. The strengthened relationship with government,
industry, and civic society has contributed immensely
to improved students’ practical experience and to staff
development in terms of best contemporary practices. The
Faculty’s development is not only confined to education
and business but is also responsive to societal and health
challenges. Through Students in Free Enterprise Club, the
students embark on community development projects
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Faculty of Commerce has a committed team of staff and
students. They work closely to achieve the Faculty objectives.
Through regular consultations with stakeholders, the Faculty
has been able to continually offer quality programmes that
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such as: agricultural, rural community development,
and recycling projects, just to mention a few. They also
have fund raising initiatives for orphaned and vulnerable
children and other vulnerable groups.
DEPARTMENTS
Accounting and Finance
ACADEMIC STAFF BY DEPARTMENT, GENDER, HIGHEST QUALIFICATIONS AND RANK
ACCOUNTING
Name
Male
Ms. J.M. Dlamini
Female
Rank
√
MBA
Lecturer
MSc*
Lecturer
Mr. M.E. Dlamini
√
Mr. P. Lwabukuna
√
MSc
Lecturer
Mr. M.T. Ntentesa
√
MSoc Sc
Lecturer
Mr. T.H. Shongwe
√
MSc
Lecturer
Mr. S.T.M. Sithole
√
MSc
Lecturer
MCom
Lecturer
Ms. K. Vijayaa
√
Total
5
2
Male
Female
Rank
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
MBA
Lecturer
M.Econ
Lecturer
* On Secondment to Administration
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Name
Dr. P.N. Joubert
Mr. H. Bimha
√
Ms. P.G. Dlamini
√
Mr. B.S. Gule
√
MBA*
Lecturer
Mr. D.E. Gwebu
√
MBA
Lecturer
Mr. S.T. Lukhele
√
M.Econ
Lecturer
Mr. N.E. Maseko
√
MBA
Lecturer
Dr. N.M. Mndzebele
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mrs. D.G. Nkambule
√
MBA
Lecturer
√
MBA
Lecturer
Ms. V.N. Nkambule
Total
5
5
* On Training Leave
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Completed Research
Three sets of staff members conducted research in three
areas: Youth unemployment with a view to marketing the
entrepreneurship idea to the youth in Swaziland; Fiscal
challenges in Swaziland: Effects on the private sector; and
a marketing survey of Swaziland Water Services bottled
products. The last two studies were funded by Swaziland
Federation of Employers and Swaziland Water Services
respectively.
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Eight research studies are in progress in the Faculty and all
are self-funded. The studies are on topics such as: Adoption
of Mobile money in Swaziland; Implementation of Internal
marketing in Swaziland; Customer Service; The good,
the bad and the ugly, Corporate Social Responsibility:
The case of Swaziland; Governance in the Public Sector in
Swaziland; Challenges and prospects of financial inclusion
in Swaziland; The value relevance of financial statements in
FACULTY OF COMMERCE- continued
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
One staff member attended a seminar and presented a paper
on the contribution of Small and Medium sized enterprises
to the Economic Development of Swaziland. Three staff
members participated in national and international
workshops hosted by different reputable organisations in
which Swaziland is a member.
Swaziland’s Public Equity market and causes for Corporate
failures in Swaziland.
PUBLICATIONS
Staff in the Faculty published three papers in national and
international journals.
LINKS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONS
Title
Name Of Unit/Centre
Representative
Nature of
Links
Southern Nazarene
UniversityUNISWA Link
Dr. Tom Herskowitz
(Chair School of Business)
and Dr. P.N Joubert
(Dean Commerce)
Texas Christian
UniversityUNISWA Link
Katholiek Hoges
Kempen University,
Belgium
Commence
Expiry
Sponsorship
(If Any)
Students, staff
and other mutual
exchanges
2010
2013
N/A
Dr. Bonnie E. Melhart and
Prof. C. Magagula
Students, staff
and other mutual
exchanges
2009
2014
N/A
President Ir Maurice Vaes
and Prof. C.M. Magagula
Students, staff
and other mutual
exchanges
2011
2015
N/A
The Faculty has forged constructive links with a number
of universities that facilitate staff-students exchanges;
and exchange of information needed for curriculum
development. These have been useful in the development
of the Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Centre. Furthermore, this has helped in the identification
of external examiners and in improved programme design
and course offerings. Dates
Coopers, KPMG, Allison Ntshalintshali and Partners and
Kobla Kuashie.
UNIVERSITY- RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE
To further support the University’s input in national
development, staff members are also engaged in a number
of community projects. This year, the Faculty has also seen
stakeholders such as FINCORP, REDI, FNB and KPMG
awarding special Prizes for best performing students
in various disciplines. FINCORP also pledged E50, 000
towards the implementation of the Entrepreneurship and
Business Development Centre (EBDC) activities. Others,
like the Micro-Finance Unit have pledged to work with
the Faculty on a number of community projects under the
EBDC. The Faculty is working closely with developmental
partners to eradicate poverty.
CONSULTANCY
Staff members in the Faculty are actively involved in
consultancy because of the essence of applied research
and significance of integrating business practice in the
curriculum. The Faculty in liaison with the Commerce
Society hosted a successful commerce Indaba that attracted
reputable auditing companies like Price Waterhouse
AWARDS, RECOGNITION & HONOURS - STUDENTS
Name
Department
Award
Type of Award
Name of Awarding Person/
Organisation
Ndlandla Phindile R. Accounting
Deans Prize
Best final year student
UNISWA
Dlamini Thando O.
FNB Book
Prize
Best Finance Final Year
Student
First National Bank
Accounting
Ndlandla Phindile R. Accounting
KPMG Prize Best Final Year Student in
Accounting
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KPMG
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Dr. B. T. Dlamini - Dean
VISION
The Vision of the Faculty is Leadership in issues pertaining
to Education; Excellence in teaching and learning; Lifelong learning and Research-guided instruction.
Initiate and carry out research in curriculum development and evaluation, special education, school
administration and education and training of adults;
Work with the Ministry of Education, Colleges and
other stakeholders in education and training;
Provide consultancy services in the areas of education
and training; and
Provide community service.
MISSION
To promote relevant education by providing individuals with
opportunities for personal and professional development,
enabling them to respond to the ever-changing demands
of the country’s education, economic, political and social
system. The Faculty aims to develop skills, knowledge and
values that are critical in promoting excellence in teaching,
learning and research.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Faculty of Education runs five programmes as
follows: The Department of Adult Education offers two
programmes, namely the Certificate in Adult Education
and the Diploma in Adult Education. The Department of
Curriculum and Teaching also offers two programmes,
the Bachelor of Education (B Ed) secondary and the Post
Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) programmes.
The Department of Primary Education offers the Bachelor
of Education (B Ed) Primary programme.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Faculty of Education are to:
Train competent teachers for primary and secondary
schools and to provide life-long learning opportunities
for young and older adults;
Further the education of professionals and other
personnel working or intending to work in the field of
education at pre-primary, primary, secondary, tertiary
and higher education levels and any other area within
the education system;
Co-operate and forge links with national and
international institutions, agencies and individuals
interested in promoting the development of education
and related areas of knowledge;
Identify the needs of teachers and other professionals
and meet these needs through in-service, part-time,
and distance education and training modes;
The Faculty intends to increase the number of programmes
offered in order to respond to the needs of the school
system. Due to the financial situation at UNISWA,
proposals for three additional programmes and one Post
Graduate programme are still awaiting the approval of the
Senate.
Staff turnover
The Faculty of Education has a high staff turnover.
The Department of Adult Education welcomes back
Ms. S. Maduna, who has returned with a Master’s Degree.
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION - continued
Ms. Maduna replaces Mr. A. M. Mkhwanazi who has retired
and has been employed on special contract. However, two
positions have not yet been filled.
the beginning of Semester II and Ms L. Perreira who has
recently returned from studies. However, the departure of
Dr. E. Z. Mazibuko has left the department struggling to
find temporary lecturers in History education. A position
in the Department is yet to be filled. Mr. D. Manyatsi is
currently on Sabbatical Leave.
The Department of Curriculum and Teaching is pleased to
welcome Prof O. L. Oloyede who joined the Department at
ADULT EDUCATION
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Mr. P.L. Biswalo
√
MSc
Lecturer
Mr. D. Jele
√
PhD
Lecturer
MSc
Lecturer
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Ms. S.B. Maduna
Dr. J.P.B. Mutangira
√
√
Ms. B.T.N. Ngwenya
Total
√
3
2
Male
Female
M.A.(Ed)
Lecturer
CURRICULUM AND TEACHING
Name
Prof O.I. Oloyede
√
Rank
PhD
Professor
Mr. D.M. Manyatsi
√
M.Ed.
Senior Lecturer *
Dr. E.Z. Mazibuko
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
PhD
Senior Lecturer
M.Ed.
Lecturer
Dr. T.D. Mkatshwa
Mr. M. P. Begede
√
√
Dr. V.L. Kelly
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. D.S. Mamba
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. M.S. Ngcobo
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. L. Pereira
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. S.S. Shongwe
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. P.O. Tagutanazvo
√
MSc
Lecturer
Dr. S.E. Zwane
√
PhD
Lecturer
Total
7
Rank
6
* On Leave of Absence
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Name
Male
Female
Dr. T.D. Mushoriwa
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. D.B. Bhusumane
√
PhD
Lecturer
Ms. S.M. Malindzisa
√
M. Ed
Lecturer
Dr. N. H. Nsibande
√
PhD
Lecturer
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. C.I.O. Okeke
√
Mr. C.B. Silvane
√
Dr. S.S.K. Thwala
Total
Lecturer
√
4
3
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PhD
Lecturer
IN-SERVICE EDUCATION
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Mr. B.D. Dlamini
√
M.Ed
Lecturer
Mr. F.K. Dlamini
√
M.Ed
Lecturer
Dr. S.E. Manyatsi
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. S.M. Mavimbela
√
M.Ed
Lecturer
Total
4
0
Male
Female
Rank
Dr. B.T. Dlamini
√
M.Ed
Senior Lecturer
Dr. N.S. Dlamini
√
M.Ed
Lecturer
PhD*
Lecturer on contract
(retired)
M.Ed
Lecturer
PRIMARY EDUCATION
Name
Dr. J.M. Ndzabukelwako
√
Ms. Z.G. Nxumalo
√
Mr. E. Thwala
√
Total
2
Lecturer
3
* Retired and on contract
Research completed
Three articles have been submitted to various journals
for publication and still await approval. One was on
nationalisation and entrepreneurship, the other on contexts
for teaching mathematics at junior secondary school while
the last was on sexual practices in rural high schools in
Zimbabwe. All papers still await acceptance.
Research in progress
Two lecturers are conducting separate self-funded
research studies on the quality of assessment in Science
and Mathematics Swaziland primary and secondary
schools. These studies were stimulated by the Swaziland
Examinations Council in preparation for their conference.
Both studies address the issue of quality in education in
line with the research themes that were submitted to the
UNISWA Research Board.
PUBLICATIONS
Seven papers were published in international journals.
These were on using real life situations in teaching
mathematics in three SADC countries, attitudes of primary
school teachers towards early childhood development in
Zimbabwean Primary Schools. In addition, two books
in educational psychology were written by a lecturer in
Educational Foundations and Management.
National workshops and/or Seminars
One member of staff facilitated on two workshops
organized by Ministry of Education and Training and
UNICEF. They developed Senior/High school Guidance
and Counselling teacher’s guide and materials for Form 1
to 5. One staff member published a paper on the role of
education in poverty reduction.
International workshops and/or seminars
One lecturer attended a workshop in Singapore where
a Masters module on Leadership was developed. She codeveloped one module on educational leadership in the
future. This workshop was funded by the Common Wealth
of Learning. The same lecturer also attended a workshop
on Ph. D Theses supervision for university leaders in
Johannesburg. Two lecturers published papers on the
Personal Responsibility Model as a leaner support and
motivation factors associated with participation in distance
learning programmes.
Community Service
Members of the Faculty continue to serve as external
examiners for universities in the region.
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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Professor N.A. Sukati - Dean
VISION
The vision of the Faculty of Health Sciences is leadership
through excellence in health education, research and
community service.
Produce adequate health human resource;
Participate in setting a research agenda on health issues;
and
Develop a student welfare programme to cater for their
psychosocial needs.
MISSION
The mission of the Faculty of Health Sciences is to
achieve excellence in teaching and learning, research and
community and consultancy services in health education
and related disciplines.
The objectives are not adequately met because there is
shortage of staff, particularly in the Community Mental
Health Nursing Programme, and the inability to purchase
teaching equipment and supplies for the clinical skills
laboratory. As a result, the supervision of students in
clinical practice is not adequately done. A Preceptorship
Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Health
will go a long way in improving clinical teaching and
supervision.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Faculty of Health Sciences are to:
Provide training to professionals and other persons
working or intending to work in health or health-related
areas;
Create, preserve, transmit knowledge and impart skills
in health and health-related disciplines;
Establish and maintain mutually beneficial links with
national and international institutions, bodies, agencies
and individuals;
Introduce new academic programmes;
Introduce courses through the Distance Education
mode;
Develop a human resource in environmental health and
management for Swaziland.
Provide consultative and community services on
health-related issues to individuals, families, industries
and other sectors;
Provide expertise on how to shape the environment to
the prosperity of mankind, taking into consideration
other environmental ecosystems;
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Faculty of Health Sciences came into existence in
1996, replacing the then Swaziland Institute of Health
Sciences. In 2011-2012 the Faculty introduced four year
degree programmes in General Nursing Science and
Environmental Health Sciences. Post-diploma certificates
in Midwifery and Community Mental Health Nursing
continue to be offered. A Certificate programme in
Pharmacy Assistance has been developed and is awaiting
approval. All the Departments are almost done with
preparing course offerings at Master’s level and these
proposals will be tabled with the relevant structures of the
University.
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Prof. N.A. Sukati and the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. V.S.B Mtetwa during the 2012 Capping and Striping Ceremony
Community service learning continues to be a core area
of all the teaching programmes in the Faculty. Students
and staff provide community service in rural, urban and
peri-urban settings in Swaziland. Schools, industries,
government health facilities and non-governmental
organizations provide sites for service learning for the
benefit of both the students and communities. As part
of strengthening health systems, The Ministry of Health,
thorough The Ministry of Health-Centres for Disease
Control Cooperative Agreement donated a 35-seater bus to
Nursing students being capped
UNISWA’s Mbabane campus to facilitate the transportation
of students to clinical learning sites.
Links with international institutions continue to be
strengthened. Links with Taipei Medical University in
Taiwan and Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta,
Georgia continue to thrive. For the first time, the Faculty
sent two Nursing students on an exchange programme with
Turku University of Applied Sciences in Finland during the
course of the academic year.
A male student being striped
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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - continued
Dr. B.T. Dlamini, Dr. P.N. Joubert and Prof. A.M. Zamberia at the 2012 Capping and Striping Ceremony
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Prof. N.A. Sukati
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. I.T. Zwane
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. E.M. Mabuza
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mrs. M.S. Motsa
√
Master’s Degree
Lecturer
Ms. F.S. Shabalala
√
Master of Public Health*
Lecturer
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. J.S. Siphepho
√
Ms. S. Masuku
√
Bachelor of Nursing Science*
Teaching Assistant
Ms. N. Nxumalo
√
Bachelor of Nursing Science*
Teaching Assistant
Total
1
7
* On Training Leave
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Dr. T.H. Gadaga
√
PhD Food Science
Senior Lecturer
Mr. A.F. Murye
√
M.Sc. Environmental
Management
Senior Lecturer
Mr. E.N. Cele
√
M.Sc. Environmental Management
Lecturer
Dr. S.V. Dlamini
√
Dr PH
Lecturer
Mr. M.V. Mamba
√
Master of Public Health
Lecturer
Mr. W.N. Ndlela
√
M.A. Urban Management Development
Lecturer
Mr. S.J. Nkambule
√
M. Sc. Water Resources Management
Lecturer
Mr. J.S. Mtshali
√
M. Sc. Water Resources Management
Lecturer
M.Sc. Occupational Health and Ergonomics
Lecturer
Ms. T.S. Nkambule
√
Mr. J.D. Nxumalo
√
M.Sc. Food
Lecturer
Mr. P. Simatende
√
Science
Lecturer
PhD. Environmental Engineering
Lecturer
Dr. A.T. Tiruneh
√
Total
11
1
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GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Prof. P.S. Dlamini
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. T.R. Mathunjwa
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Mrs. C.H. Dlamini
√
Masters in International Health
Lecturer
Mrs. C.P. Dlamini
√
Masters in Nursing Education
Lecturer
Mrs. F.D. Dlamini
√
Masters in Public Health
Lecturer
Mrs. N. Magagula
√
Masters of Nursing Science
Lecturer
Mrs. S. Mahanya
√
Masters of Nursing Science
Lecturer
Master of Philosophy
Lecturer
Mr. C. Maibvise
√
Mrs J.V. Mdluli
√
Masters in Clinical Nursing
Lecturer
Dr. N.R. Mkhonta
√
D Lit et Phil
Lecturer
Dr. S.I. Sithole
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mrs. C.Z. Vilakati
√
MSc
Lecturer
Ms. P.P. Khumalo
√
BSc*
Teaching Assistant
Ms. B.S. Sibandze
√
BSc*
Teaching Assistant
Total
1
13
* On Training Leave
MIDWIFERY NURSING SCIENCE
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Dr. I.S. Ziyane
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Mrs. O.B.Tagutanazvo
√
MSc. Nursing (Maternal and Child Health)
Lecturer
Ms. S.B.P. Thwala
√
Master’s in Midwifery
Lecturer
Total
0
3
Research Completed
One Research Project was completed in 2011/2012 in the
Department of General Nursing Science. It focused on
surveying needs for in-service training on HIV service
delivery and was funded by International Centre for AIDS
Care and Treatment Programme (ICAP). HIV is one of the
Faculty’s thematic research areas.
A baseline National PMTCT Assessment of infant and
young child feeding practices protocol funded by the
Ministry of Health was undertaken. The assessment showed
that breastfeeding practices are a norm among infants 0-6
months, however, early supplementation increases is the
risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Two research projects are in progress in the Department
of General Nursing Science. One of them is focusing on
one key mandate of the University and aims at developing
a clinical learning model for the integration of theory
and practice in Nursing Education in Swaziland and is
being funded by African Doctoral Dissertation Research
Fellowship for the African Population and Health Research
Centre. The other study is focusing on promoting selfefficacy and well-being of family caregivers of people
living with acquired immune deficiency syndrome. AIDS
is one of the leading social problems of the country hence
the importance of this study. This study is funded by the
UNISWA Research Board.
One research is in progress in the Midwifery Department
and is in collaboration with other researchers from SADC
on the Experiences of Academic Development Leadership
(ALDA) fellows as postgraduate students on research
supervision from three SADC countries. The findings of
this study will inform academics on the areas to consider
when supervising post-graduate students in research, in
line with the UNISWA Strategic Plan on strengthening
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post-graduate programmes. The study is funded by the
ALDA academy, in collaboration with the Forum of Nursing
Deans in South Africa and Sigma Theta Tau International
Honour Society of Nursing.
The Swaziland Prison Health Study is funded by
Morehouse School of Medicine from the National Institute
of Drug Abuse. The research aims at reducing recidivism
by training inmates over a six week period on the concept
“Budvodza abukhulelwa.” This concept is on reminding
their role as men in curbing the spread of HIV transmission
and Sexually Transmitted Infections. Information on
tuberculosis, interpersonal skills and effects of substance
abuse is also shared with them as part of the programme. A
follow-up of inmates after six months post-release is done.
given the high infant and under-five mortality rates in
the country. The other dealt with health belief dualism
in the postnatal practices of rural Swazi women. An
understanding of how women integrate traditional medical
care and conventional medical practice is key to reducing
the high maternal mortality rate.
One article was published by a staff member from the
Department of Community Health Nursing Science
focusing on exploring and describing the perceived basic
needs and resources for the elderly in the peri-urban and
rural communities in the Hhohho region in Swaziland.
A research project on Screening for probiotics in Swazi
traditional fermented foods was funded by the UNISWA
Research Board in December, 2011. Sampling has begun,
but progress has been hampered by delays in processing
of orders for consumables. Another research proposal on
heavy metals in sewage sludge has been approved by the
Research Board.
Six articles have been published by staff in the Department
of Environmental Health Science covering topics that
include: advancing quality assurance in environmental
health education in Africa; the development of a quality
assurance manual; yellow maize with high -carotene is an
effective source of vitamin A in healthy Zimbabwean men;
a convergent bracketing method for the analysis of flow and
pressure in pipe networks; myths and beliefs in the use of
hot springs in Swaziland; and prevalence of hypertension
and associated risk factors in Swazi communities.
PUBLICATIONS
National Journals
One article on the development and viability of coccal
Campylobacter jejuni cells in chemically defined media was
accepted 2011, but publication was deferred. Another article
was accepted for publication and is in press on knowledge,
attitudes and perceptions of pregnant adolescents about the
prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV concept
given the high teenage pregnancy rate in the country in an
environment of high HIV prevalence.
National workshops and/or Seminar
Ten lecturers attended workshops and seminars that
covered topics on HIV and AIDS updates; harmonization
in the development of different modules for the certificate
course on Psycho-social support; age specific social and
behaviour change HIV prevention toolkit; “learning in
E-Learning; integrated HIV bio-behavioural surveillance
of most at risk populations in Swaziland; Prevention of
mother to-child transmission of HIV; training of trainers
programme on management of co-morbidity of diabetes
mellitus and depression; emergency obstetric and neonatal
care; review of continuing professional development
set standards; essential drugs – revising the conditions
for drug use and prescription; formulation of the noncommunicable diseases policy; and a workshop for module
writers. One member of staff presented a keynote address
at the 2011 Nurses’ Day celebration at Siteki Hotel on the
theme “Closing the gap: Increasing access and equity”. One
lecturer from the Department of Environmental Health
Science was a trainer on different occasions for staff of
three industries dealing with poultry processing in Food
Safety and Hygiene, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control
Point.
The Department of General nursing Science produced two
publications in international journals. One paper focused
on cultural-religious meaning of and reactions to labour
pain while the other looked at personal characteristics and
health status among southern rural African–American
perimenopausal women. Both papers address a key area of
women’s health.
Two publications were published from the Department of
Midwifery Science. One focused on determinants of infant
and young child feeding choices among mothers of infants
in Hhohho region, Swaziland. This article is important
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Four lecturers attended international workshops, seminars
and conferences. These were the Nursing Education Annual
Conference held in Sun City, South Africa; an African
Health Profession Regulatory Collaborative for Nurses
and Midwives Continuing Professional Development
workshop in Durban, South Africa; a Progress through
Regional Collaboration and Resource Exchange workshop
in Arusha.
Two members of staff from the Department of Midwifery
Science presented papers at the 29th Triennial Conference
of the International Confederation of Midwives in Durban,
South Africa on values and beliefs of rural Swazi women
during labour and cultural differences in birthing practices.
A third staff member chaired a session at this conference
on the theme Diversity in Midwifery. A staff member in
the Midwifery Department also attended the Annual TauLambda-at-Large Nursing Conference in Sun City, South
Africa and presented a paper on perceptions of pregnant
women about prevention of mother-to-child transmission
of HIV infection during pregnancy.
Another member of staff attended a Regional Workshop on
Open Access Journal Publishing sponsored by UNESCO
at the Academy of Science of South Africa, Pretoria, South
Africa and presented a paper on Challenges and Problems
facing journal editors today—focus on the UNISWA
Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology.
Two members of staff in the Department of Environmental
Health Science participated in the British Council/DelPHE
project workshop in Cape Town and the 29th Annual
Conference of the Environmental Education Association
of Southern Africa in Maseru, Lesotho at which a paper
entitled “Towards energy efficiency for sustainable
development at the Mbabane Campus of the University of
Swaziland” was presented.
Book Review
A staff member in the Midwifery Department has been
appointed a book reviewer for chapters one to six of Sellers’
Midwifery: A Textbook and Reference Book for Midwives
in Southern Africa, Second Edition.
CONSULTANCY
Three academic staff members in the General Nursing
Science Department have participated in consultancies
covering areas such as Development of National HIV
guidelines for most at risk populations for the Ministry
of Health and World Health Organisation; Development
of maternal, neonatal, and child health curriculum for
community health workers in Swaziland for the Ministry
of Health; and Administering of the National Commitment
Policy Instrument for United Nations General Assembly
Special Session on behalf of the National Emergency
Response council on HIV/AIDS.
AWARDS, RECOGNITION & HONOURS
STAFF MEMBERS
Programme
Colile P. Dlamini
Year
Female
Male
General Nursing
US$9000
African Doctoral
Dissertation Research
Fellowship
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NAME OF AWARDING PERSON/
African Doctoral Dissertation
Research Fellowship for the African
Population and Health Research
Centre.
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Professor C.H. Harford - Dean
VISION
Leadership through Excellence in Education, Research and
Community Service.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Faculty of Humanities is meeting teaching objectives
in terms of standards already established. In terms of
development, the Faculty is in the process of implementing
full semesterization, with departmental proposals already
in place. The semesterization process addresses Strategic
Objective 1.1.1 (To re view programmes and courses to
meet changing market needs) under Thematic Area 1:
Curriculum Development in the Faculty’s Strategic Plan.
Other Strategic Objectives under this Thematic Area are
being addressed by the Faculty’s Planning Committee.
However, progress is likely to be hampered by lack of
resources. For example, Strategic Objective 1.3.1 (To
increase the number of departments offering post-graduate
programmes) will require the establishment of additional
posts which may not be available. The same is true for other
planned Faculty initiatives, such as programmes in Drama,
Translation and Interpretation. An additional major
challenge stems from the total elimination of Government
scholarships for the Faculty of Humanities, now for two
consecutive years, a trend which is likely to continue.
MISSION
The major mission of the Faculty of Humanities is to
provide high quality education and to engage in research
and community service. The Faculty aims to develop the
analytical, critical and evaluative skills of its students
in order to prepare them for the job market and/or
postgraduate studies.
OBJECTIVES
To equip University students with productive, receptive
and creative study skills;
To produce graduates qualified at an internationally
acceptable standard;
To enrich the programme through research and
publication as well as the establishment of mutually
beneficial links with other institutions;
To increase opportunities for self-employment in such
areas as interpreting, translation, journalism, creative
writing and performing arts;
To disseminate professional knowledge based on
research to teachers, lecturers in colleges, staff in
National Archives, and to community benefactors such
as religious and traditional leaders; and
To promote a culture of understanding, tolerance,
including respect for human values found in the
various organs of society and self-criticism for the sake
of growth.
The Faculty of Humanities maintains a reasonable gender
balance in enrolments. Women outnumber men in the B.A.
Humanities programme, whereas the reverse is the case in
the B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications programme
(see tables below). Staff turnover at present is not abnormally
high. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to attract
qualified applicants for staff positions, a problem partly
due to our own relative lack of postgraduate programmes.
Statistics on gender, rank and qualifications of staff members
in each department are given in tables below.
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ENROLMENT: B.A. HUMANITIES
Programme
B.A. Humanities
Year
Female
1
20
8
2
39
29
3
65
38
4
37
31
161
106
Total
Male
ENROLMENT: B.A. JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
Programme
B.A. MC
Year
Female
Male
1
5
6
2
2
6
7
12
Total
ENROLMENT: DIP. JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
Programme
Year
Female
Male
2
1
1
3
2
7
3
8
Dip.JMC
Total
ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Name
Dr A. Akintola
Male
Female
Rank
Ph.D
Senior Lecturer
√
Ms K. Dlamini
√
MA
Lecturer
Mrs J. Nkosi
√
MA
Lecturer
Mrs G. Shongwe
√
MA
Lecturer
Mrs G. Mkhwanazi
√
MA
Lecturer
Ms. N. Zwane
√
MA
Lecturer
5
1 PhD
5 Masters
1 Senior Lecturer
5 Lecturers
Totals
1
AFRICAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
Name
Male
Prof. C. Harford
Dr. F. Lukhele
Female
Rank
√
PhD
Associate Professor
PhD
Lecturer
√
Dr. G. Malambe
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. J. Furvin
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. E. Sibanda
√
MA
Lecturer
Mr. E. Sone
√
MA
Lecturer
Totals
3
4 PhDs
2 MAs
1 Associate Professor
5 Lecturers
3
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Name
Male
Prof. O.J. Abodunrin
Female
Rank
PhD
Professor
√
Dr. L.Z. Dlamini
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. C. Tsabedze
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Ms. P.A. Dlamini
√
M.A.
Lecturer
Ms. V.T. Dlamini
√
M.Phil.
Lecturer
4
3 PhDs
1 MA
1 MPhil
1 Professor
2 Senior Lecturers
2 Lecturers
Totals
1
HISTORY
Name
Male Female
Highest
Qualification
Rank
Prof. N. F. Awasom
√
PhD
Professor
Dr. N. Dlamini
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. W.T. Kalusa
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. T.E. Musiiwa
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mrs. H.P. Mhlanga
√
Masters
Lecturer
MA
Lecturer
4 PhDs
2 Masters
1 Professor
5 Lecturers
Mr. D.D. Nhlabatsi
√
Totals
4
2
JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
Name
Gender
Highest
Qualification
Rank
Dr. A.O. Uyo
Male
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. J.M. Smith
Male
PhD
Fulbright Scholar
Dr. M.V. Mthembu
Male
PhD
Lecturer
3
3 PhDs
1 Senior Lecturer
1 Fulbright
Scholar
1 Lecturer
Totals
THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Name
Dr. H.L. Ndlovu
Male
√
Mrs. S. Nyawo
Dr. E. Tofa
Rank
Senior
Lecturer
MA
Lecturer
PhD
Lecturer
√
MA
Lecturer
2
2 PhDs
2 MAs
1 Senior
Lecturer
3 Lecturers
√
2
Highest
Qualification
PhD
√
Ms. J.N. Vilakati
Totals
Female
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Research completed
Ten research projects have been completed
in the Faculty of Humanities, in the areas of
History, Journalism and African Languages
and Literature. One of these projects is
a doctoral dissertation, submitted to the
University of KwaZulu-Natal. The other
projects analyse issues in the areas of gender,
modernisation and globalisation as expressed
in traditional and contemporary African
cultures. This research addresses four priority
areas of the Faculty’s Themes for Research,
Motivations and Priority Areas as follows:
Theme 1(3) Comparison of culture in
Swaziland with the rest of the world;
Theme 3 (2) Swazi Written Literature;
Theme 4(1) Swaziland’s Historical and
Contemporary Experiences since 1968;
and
Theme 6(4) Information Technology:
Penetration and Use of ICT in Swaziland.
Thirty two research projects are in progress
in the Faculty of Humanities, in the areas of
African Languages and Literature, English
Language and Literature, History, Jounalism
and Mass Communication, and Theology and
Religious Studies. These projects explore Swazi
and other African cultural and development
issues concerning tradition and modernity,
from the perspective of the Faculty’s departmental subject areas: Language, Literature,
History, Journalism and Religion. This research
addresses twenty three priority areas of the
Faculty’s Themes for Research, Motivations
and Priority Areas, as follows:
Theme 1(1) Written, audio and video documentation of
culture in Swaziland;
Theme 1(2) Description and analysis of culture in
Swaziland;
Theme 1(3) Comparison of culture in Swaziland with the
rest of the world;
Theme 1(4) Development of pedagogical material
concerning culture in Swaziland;
Theme 1(5) Development of community outreach in the
areas of arts and humanities in Swaziland;
Theme 2(3) Research on previously unstudied Swazi Sign
Language;
Theme 2(4) Teaching African Languages: SiSwati, Sesotho
and Swazi Sign Language;
Theme 2(6) Translation and Interpretation;
Theme 3(1) African Critical and Literary Theory;
Theme 3(2) Swazi Written Literature;
Theme 3(3) Swazi Oral Literature;
Theme 3(4) Southern African Written Literature;
Theme 3(5) Bridging the Gap Between the English School
and University Syllabi;
Theme 4(1) Swaziland’s Historical and Contemporary
Experiences since 1968;
Theme 5(1) The socio-cultural contribution of religious
morality and ethics;
Theme 5(3) Religion and development;
Theme 5(5) Religion and psychotherapy;
Theme 5(7) Religion and health;
Theme 5(8) Religion and conflict management;
Theme 6(3) Developmental Programming in Swazi Radio
and Television;
Theme 6(4) Information Technology: Penetration and Use
of ICT in Swaziland;
Theme 6(6) Media use and Audience Gratification among
Swazis;
Theme 6(8) Grammatical Errors in Swazi Print Media; and
Theme 7(1) Development of short courses in Swazi Sign
Language for the benefit of professionals who deal with the
deaf community in Swaziland.
All of this research is self-funded, with the exception of the
Swazi Sign Language Project, which has received funding
from the Open Society Initiative of Southern Africa
(OSISA), and the Preservation of Traditional Cultural
Expressions in Swaziland Project.
PUBLICATIONS
Publications in National Journals
Two research papers have been published in the UNISWA
Research Journal by staff members of the Faculty of
Humanities. These papers concern local issues: researching
oral literature in Swaziland and empowering rural youth.
This research addresses two priority areas of the Faculty’s
Themes for Research, Motivations and Priority Areas.
Seven research papers have been published in international
journals by staff members of the Faculty of Humanities.
These papers concern local issues: researching oral literature
in Swaziland and empowering rural youth. This research
addresses four priority areas of the Faculty’s Themes for
Research, Motivations and Priority Areas.
Book Chapters
Seven book chapters have been published by staff members
of the Faculty of Humanities. Five of these chapters
concern African history and biography. The other two
concern African and Swazi poetry. This research addresses
two priority areas of the Faculty’s Themes for Research,
Motivations and Priority Areas.
Staff members in the Faculty of Humanities presented papers
at eight national workshops/seminars. The topics of these
papers range from the South African novel and the teaching
of language skills in primary schools, to social media and
other forms of mass communication, as well as the gathering
of evidence for human rights violations. In addition, the
Dean gave a presentation to the Swaziland National Council
of Arts and Culture on the tertiary view of the teaching of the
arts in primary and secondary schools. These presentations
address six priority areas of the Faculty’s Themes for
Research, Motivations and Priority Areas.
Staff members in the Faculty of Humanities presented
papers at seventeen international conferences/workshops/
seminars. The topics of these papers range from literacy
and pedagogy, through Swazi history and linguistics, to
traditional and contemporary literature, as well as the
Biblical context of HIV/AIDS and communication and
the media. The Dean addressed the issue of the role of
the Humanities in higher education in two presentations,
one a keynote address at a conference at the University
of Botswana and the 2nd at the 13th General Assembly of
CODESRIA in Morocco. All of these presentations address
six priority areas of the Faculty’s Themes for Research,
Motivations and Priority Areas.
Dr. E. Tofa was awarded an International Association for
the History of Religions African Trust Fund awards 2012.
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Professor M.D. Dlamini - Dean
VISION
Leadership through Excellence in Science, Technology and
Engineering Education.
MISSION
The mission of the Faculty of Science is to be a strong and
outstanding centre for the teaching, development and
promotion of science and technology to support sustainable
economic development of society, striving at all times for
relevance in teaching and research, and excellence among staff
and students. The Faculty pursues broad interests, bringing
together a range of expertise with focus on technology and
human resource development, research in the natural and
physical sciences, information technology and engineering,
as well as focus on the conservation of natural resources and
the integration of environmental issues.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Most of the objectives pertaining to teaching, research and
community service have not been met due to financial
constraints. These constraints are not in tune with the
vision and mission of the University, namely “to provide a
congenial learning environment” that facilitates “excellence
in teaching and learning, research, community service”.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Faculty of Science are to:
Promote and optimise the role of science and
technology in national growth and development;
Produce skilled and competent manpower capable of
independent thinking and creativity;
Achieve the highest academic standards among staff
and students;
Promote the development of post-graduate studies in
all areas of focus in the Faculty;
Promote research-based teaching and learning;
Promote the exchange of information with society;
Promote/enhance interdisciplinary co-operation in
teaching and research;
Promote partnership/collaboration between the
Faculty, national and international institutions,
agencies and individuals interested in the
advancement of science education, the utilisation
of technology and the conservation and sustainable
utilisation of natural resources;
Expand and improve the infrastructure and facilities in
the Faculty, for effective teaching and research;
Improve gender balance in the Faculty; and
Ensure that the environment is safe and healthy for
teaching and learning.
The budget allocated to each department of the Faculty
during the financial year 2011/2012 was far below the
needs of the departments. As a result, it was not possible to
purchase vital laboratory equipment and consumables or
to repair faulty equipment, in some cases, yet lectures and
practical sessions need to complement each other. Some of
the equipment is non-functional and obsolete and hence
not worth considering for repairs.
In addition to teaching, members of staff are expected to
do research and attend conferences in order to be abreast
of the latest developments in science and technology. The
budget allocation was also not enough for external travel to
attend conferences and present research papers.
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Participants of the 11th ASMS Conference
The financial constraints have also had negative
implications on the introduction of new programmes at
both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Adequate
equipment for research and teaching as well as human
resources have to be be in place to ensure that the quality of
the new programmes is not compromised.
Table 1. ACADEMIC STAFF BY DEPARTMENT, GENDER, HIGHEST QUALIFICATIONS AND RANK
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Name
Prof. A Monadjem
Male
Female
√
Rank
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. I.S. Kunene
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. C.N. Magagula
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. A.B. Mansuetus
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. B.S. Nkosi
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. T.A Mahlaba
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. F. Makamba
√
MA
Lecturer
Mr. J.O. Tetteh
√
MA
Lecturer
Totals
6
2
Male
Female
CHEMISTRY
Name
Prof. D.A. Otieno
√
Dr. A.O. Fadiran
√
Dr. S.M. Lwenje
√
Rank
PhD
Associate Professor
PhD
Senior Lecturer
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. N.D. Silavwe
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. J.M. Thwala
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Dr. G.C. Bwembya
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. S.S. Mamba
√
PhD
Lecturer
Totals
6
1
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Prof. R.P. Jaju
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. P.M. Mashwama
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. E.L. Dube
√
MSc
Lecturer
Mr. K. Madzima
√
MSc
Lecturer
Totals
4
Rank
0
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Name
Male
Female
Prof. P.C. Egau
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Mr. S.N. Wickramasinghe
√
MA
Senior Lecturer
Dr. A.M. Nhlabatsi
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. A.S. Reddy
√
PhD
Lecturer
Ms. H.M. Alasooli
√
MSc
Lecturer
MSc
Lecturer
Rank
Mr. J.S. Manong’a
√
Totals
4
2
GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & PLANNING (GEP)
Name
Male
Female
Mr. S. Mabaso
√
MSc
Lecturer
Mr. S. Seyama
√
MPst
Lecturer
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. N.O. Simelane
√
Mr. S. Singwane
√
MSc
Lecturer
Prof. D.S. Tevera
√
PhD
Professor
Prof. T.G. Schluter
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Prof. J.M. Matondo
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. A. Salam
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Mr. M. Mlipha
√
MSc
Senior Lecturer
Dr. G. Peter
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Total
7
2
Male
Female
Rank
√
MATHEMATICS
Name
Prof. M.B. Petrov
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. G. Dlamini
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. P. Horton
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. G.T. Marewo
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. J.S. Mathunjwa
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. M. Nkambule
√
MSc
Lecturer
Dr. S.T. Sikwila
√
PhD
Lecturer
Total
7
0
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PHYSICS
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Dr. A.J. Varkey
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Prof. M.D. Dlamini
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. A. Habanyama
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. W.H. Liao
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. M.M. Mathunjwa
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. S.K. Mkhonta
√
PhD
Lecturer
Total
6
0
The tables show the low number of female staff members
in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, GEP
and Electrical & Electronic Engineering, in comparison
with their male counterparts. In the Departments of
Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics there were no
female staff. Staff turnover in the Faculty of Science is of
great concern, particularly in the Department of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering. It is very difficult to recruit and
retain staff in this area. In December 2011, the Department
had a full complement of academic members of staff.
However, by the end of May 2012, the number will have
been reduced by one-third. Filling the vacant positions will
be a challenge.
The academic staff compliment in the Department of
Geography, Environmental Science & Planning (GEP) is
nine. There is an existing vacant position for Soil/Physical
Geography yet to be filled. The one approved position
for Teaching Assistant has been ‘frozen’ due to financial
constraints. There is need to consider gender balance in
further staff employment. The Department needs more staff
members with Doctoral qualifications due to the increasing
number of Master’s students. Currently one staff member is
undertaking a PhD.
The Department of Physics observes that physics is still
not attractive to female students even though the female
students who take physics generally perform very well. Out
of 43 students in the Department in Years 2 to 4, there are
only two female students. There is a problem in recruiting
replacement academic staff for this Department. Over the
years, it has made a number of attempts to recruit suitable
candidates, without success.
STUDENT ENROLMENT BY GENDER AND PROGRAMME
Year of Study
B.Sc. Programme
B.Eng. Programme
Male
Female
Total
% Female
Male
Female
Total
% Female
1
55
28
83
33.7
21
5
26
19.2
2
68
23
91
25.3
19
4
23
17.4
3
56
23
79
29.1
11
0
11
0
4
32
13
45
28.9
8
2
10
20
7
0
7
0
5
The above table show that the number of female student
enrolment at the different levels of the B.Sc. and B.Eng.
programmes is very low compared to the number of
male students. During the Academic Year 2011/2012, the
percentage of students in the B.Sc. and B.Eng. programmes
was as low as 25.3% and 17.4%, respectively.
Research completed
Three of the four completed research projects have been
classified under four areas in line with the Faculty Themes
submitted to the Research Centre. One research was on
Small Mammals (Environmental Conservation and Food
Security), it addressed Theme 1 (Science agenda) and
Theme 4 (Agriculture agenda) and it was funded for E97,
582.70. The second was on Indigenous Medicinal and
Nutritious Food Plants, it addressed Theme 5 (Science
agenda) and it was funded for E48, 771.00. The third study
was on Mathematical Modelling of Fluids, Heat and Mass
Transfer, it addressed Theme 5 (Science agenda). The last
one was on Solid State/Condensed Matter Physics and it
was funded for E10, 000.00.
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Three of the four on-going research projects have been
classified under three areas in line with the Faculty
Themes submitted to the Research Centre. The first study
is on Indigenous Medicinal and Nutritious Food Plants;
it addresses Theme 5 and is funded for E55, 569.00. The
second is on Water Quality Management, it addresses
Theme 3 and is funded for E29, 773.60. The third is on
Environmental Conservation, it addresses Them 1 and is
funded for E59, 000. The last one is on Solid State Physics.
collaboration has made possible funding for research,
conferences and training and capacity building such as
with research projects with both undergraduate and post
graduate students. In addition, the department has also
facilitated capacity building of staff from the Manzini
municipality. The department is now a member of the
African Food Security Urban Network.
The department has been invited to be part of a Pan
African project on sustainable development. The
invitation was due to the Department’s work on the
Urban Food Security Project. The project is on “The
Promotion of Sustainable Development by Higher
Education Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.”
The second phase of the project aims to develop a
Handbook from research. The project is supported by
the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNi);
International Association of Universities and the
Association of African Universities (AAU). Financial
support is through contributions from the Spanish
Agency on International Cooperation for Development
and the Swedish International Development Agency
(SIDA).
PUBLICATIONS
Papers published in international journals have been
classified under the three areas. Five were on Mathematical
Modelling of Fluid, heat and mass transfer, two on Food
Security and the last two on Solid State Physics.
National workshops and/or seminars:
Five papers presented in national workshops and/or
seminars have been classified under the four areas: Food
Security, Mathematical Modelling of fluid, heat and mass
transfer, Swaziland National Chemical Profile, and Science,
Technology and Innovation.
CONSULTANCY
One lecturer is involved in a consultancy project for
the United Nations Environmental Programme on
“Development of a Strategy for the Coordination of the
Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements.” The project is conducted through the African
Union Commission, and is funded by the European Union.
International workshops and/or seminars:
Fifteen papers were presented at various international
workshops, seminars and/or conferences have been
classified under the seven areas: Small mammals (Rodents
and Bats), Food Security and HIV/AIDS, Treatment of
Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, Rain Water Harvesting,
Mathematical Modelling of Fluid, heat and mass
transfer, and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Development.
The following recognition, awards and honours were
received by staff members in the Department of GEP.
LINKS/COLLABORATION WITH OTHER
INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONS
Biological Sciences
In August 2011 the Biological Sciences Department
formalized a Memorandum of Understanding with the
University of Greenwich’s Natural Resources Institute. This
MOU partners the two institutions in sourcing funding for
research projects and in the execution of research.
Geography, Environmental Science & Planning (GEP)
Full Academic Scholarship Award by Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation (2012). Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation organized a meeting together with the
project leaders for an Integrated Monitoring System for
Agriculture, Ecosystem Services and Human Well-being to
discuss implementation of the Monitoring System. Around
3000 global sustainability experts from science, policy,
and business lead a comprehensive and interdisciplinary
programme on the state of the planet and discuss solutions
at all scales to move societies on to a sustainable pathway.
Geography, Environmental Science & Planning (GEP)
The Department of GEP has a link with Queen’s
University, in Canada on Urban Food Security. The
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Professor A.M. Zamberia - Dean
VISION
Excellence in the provision of quality education and
expansion of knowledge through social science research. MISSION
Promote the intellectual development of students; facilitate
the professional development of staff; and, through its
activities, contribute to the socio-economic development
of the country, the region and beyond.
through social science research. Through its teaching,
research and community service activities, the Faculty plays
two crucial and interrelated roles, viz: developing critical
thinking skills and imparting knowledge to students, and
conducting research. The major challenge during the
2011/2012 academic year had to do with ensuring that the
quality of teaching and learning remains high, especially in
light of the frequent class disruptions that interfered with
the regular delivery of lectures during the first semester.
The other main challenge has been the difficulty in
recruiting senior staff in some departments. For instance,
the Department of Sociology has, to date, not managed
to fill a vacant professorial position, notwithstanding the
fact that the post fell vacant nearly two years ago. This
has meant that the few staff members have to shoulder
heavier teaching loads by sharing the extra teaching and
supervisory roles. Despite these challenges, the Faculty has
managed to ensure smooth running of all the programmes
and to guarantee satisfactory supervision of students’
projects and field attachments.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Faculty of Social Science are to:
Impart knowledge and skills to students to enable them
to engage in activities beneficial to themselves and their
countries;
Improve and utilize the research and consultancy
capabilities of members of academic staff by conducting
research relevant to the social, political and economic
development of Swaziland;
Provide professional advice and information for
policy formulation and implementation to relevant
stakeholders;
Develop teaching materials relevant to the development
needs of Swaziland and the entire global community;
Create and maintain mutually beneficial links with
relevant agencies, institutions and individuals at
national, regional and international levels; and
Actively engage in community service for the benefit and
welfare of the Swazi nation, in general, and the indigent
and vulnerable members of society in particular.
As part of the Faculty’s commitment to ensuring that its
programmes remain relevant, some of the departments
started reviewing their programmes in 2009. This process
was, however, overtaken by the anticipated phasing in of
the final phase of semesterisation which requires that the
all the programmes in the Faculty be restructured to be
in line with the proposed credit system. This process will
entail revising the existing programmes by revamping
the existing course offerings and adding new ones. All
the departments are, therefore, currently restructuring
their programmes in preparation for the phasing in which
will be effected during the 2013/2014 academic year. It
is anticipated that the next academic year will be a busy
period as departments undertake this exercise.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Faculty of Social Science strives for excellence in the
provision of quality education and expansion of knowledge
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With regard to postgraduate programmes, the Faculty is still
working on its proposal to mount a Master’s programme
in Development Studies. In the course of the academic
year, the Faculty’s Postgraduate Programme’s Committee
was reconstituted to work on the proposal. The first draft
of the proposed programme has already been tabled
and discussed at the Faculty Board. The Committee has
received comments from the Board, and it is anticipated
that a revised version of the proposal will be presented to
the Board during the 2012/2013 academic year.
researchers and institutions outside UNISWA. Generally,
there was a positive response by staff and students from the
Faculty and other members of the UNISWA community.
Members of staff presented papers on a broad range of
topics, reflecting the disciplines that constitute the core
of the social sciences. The Faculty intends to continue
hosting the seminars in the next academic year. Apart from
the Faculty seminars, departments also held Independent
Research Project seminars for their students to present
their findings before compiling their final project reports.
A significant achievement by the Faculty this academic
year has been the hosting of the Faculty of Social Science
Seminars. The seminars are part of the Faculty’s renewed
emphasis on encouraging debate and disseminating
information emanating from research and other academic
work being carried out by staff members and other
DEPARTMENTS
The Faculty of Social Science consists of five departments.
These are: Economics, Law, Political and Administrative
Studies, Sociology, and Statistics and Demography. The
distribution of staff by gender and highest qualification in
each department is shown below:
ECONOMICS
Name
Male
Prof. M. Kongolo
Female
√
Dr. D.F. Dlamini
√
Mr. D.K. Dlamini
√
Rank
PhD
Professor
PhD
Lecturer
MA
Lecturer
Ms. W.S. Kamalandua
√
MA
Lecturer
Ms. T.M. Mbatha
√
MA
Lecturer
Mr. M.D. Mthembu
√
MA
Lecturer
MA*
Lecturer
Rank
Ms. B.P. Simelane
√
Total
3
4
Male
Female
* On Training Leave
LAW
Name
Prof K.A. Acheampong
√
LLM
Associate Professor
Mr. B.A. Dube
√
LLM
Lecturer
LLM
Lecturer
LLM
Lecturer
LLM
Lecturer
LLM
Lecturer
Ms. M.S. Langwenya
√
Mr. D. Mabirizi
√
Mr. D.B. Magagula
√
Ms. K. Manzini
√
Mr. M.J. Manzini
√
LLM
Lecturer
M.A. Motsa
√
LLM
Lecturer
Mr. S. Musi
√
LLM
Lecturer
Ms. N.S. Shabangu
√
LLM
Lecturer
Mr. D.M. Vilakazi
√
LLM
Lecturer
Total
7
4
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POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Prof. M.P. Dlamini
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Mr. S.S. Ceko
√
MA
Lecturer
Dr. M. Chingono
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. A.K. Domson-Lindsay
√
MA
Lecturer
Ms. F.P. Hadebe
MA
Lecturer
Dr. P.Q. Magagula
√
√
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. P. B. Mkhonta
√
PhD
Lecturer
MA
Lecturer
Rank
Ms. T. M. Shimbira
Total
√
6
2
Male
Female
SOCIOLOGY
Name
Prof. A.M. Zamberia
√
PhD
Associate Professor
Mr. R. Mathew
√
MA
Senior Lecturer
Mr. K.P. Khumalo
√
MA
Lecturer
√
MA
Lecturer
√
MSW
Lecturer
Rank
Ms. T.F. Khumalo
Ms. L.P.N. Mabundza
Total
3
2
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND DEMOGRAPHY
Name
Male
Female
Dr. E.N. Zwane
√
PhD
Senior Lecturer
Mr. C.B. Chemhaka
√
MPhil
Lecturer
Dr. S.S. Dlamini
√
PhD
Lecturer
Mr. S.A. Masango
√
MSc
Lecturer
Mr. M.C. Mkhwanazi
√
MA
Lecturer
Ms. Z.Z. Mziyako
√
MSc
Lecturer
Ms. H.Z. Nkambule
√
MSc
Lecturer
PhD
Lecturer
Dr. M.M. Rahman
√
Total
6
2
Research Completed
Two studies were successfully completed during the
academic year. One of the two studies was an assessment of
agricultural development in the Manzini Region, focusing
on issues of agricultural productivity. The other study
was an analysis of factors exacerbating state fragility in
sub-Saharan Africa. The researchers received no financial
support for the two studies. Both studies reflect the Faculty
research themes and priority areas contained in the
UNISWA Research Agenda. The first study falls under the
research theme of poverty, and explores issues pertaining to
poverty alleviation strategies and programmes. The second
study examines issues pertaining to the research theme of
governance.
There are four studies currently being conducted by
members of staff in the Department of Economics and
the Department of Sociology. These studies, like those
already completed, are in line with the Faculty’s research
themes and priority areas. The four studies are: (1) The role
of the civil society in the present political dispensation in
Swaziland (under the research theme of governance); (2)
Youth unemployment in Swaziland (under the research
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theme of unemployment); (3) Changing family contexts
and antiretroviral therapy (under the research theme of
HIV and AIDS); and (4) Market accessibility and credit
facility for small entrepreneurs in Swaziland (under the
research theme of poverty).
PUBLICATIONS
Seventeen articles and one book were published in both
national and international journals. Seven of the articles
were published in a special issue of the UNISWA Research
Journal, while the other ten were published in diverse
international journals. The main issues examined in the
various articles included unemployment and migration,
human rights and democracy, education and economic
development, and access to health care. A book entitled
Disability Rights Protection under the African Human
Rights System (Dube, 2012), was published during the
academic year. The book examines the nature of disability
rights, and assesses whether the African regional human
rights protection mechanism adequately protects them.
National workshops and/or seminars
Thirteen papers were presented at national seminars during
the academic year. Nine of the papers were delivered at
the Faculty of Social Science Seminars. The major topics
covered in the seminars included education and economic
development, agricultural productivity, health-seeking
behaviour, and issues relating to governance in general.
Some of the papers presented were based on data from
research conducted by individual members of staff, while
others were based upon desk reviews and were intended
to provoke debate, critical thinking and academic
engagement on topics of interest in the social sciences.
Apart from presentations by members of the Faculty, three
presentations were by guest presenters. One paper focusing
on political/economic conditions and quality education
was delivered at a national conference outside UNISWA.
Three papers were presented at international conferences.
Two of the papers explored issues relating to social and
political developments in Africa. One of the two papers
examined the status and role of political parties in
Swaziland. The other paper dwelt on the factors leading to
state fragility and capacity building efforts in sub-Saharan
Africa. The third analysed the issue of HIV/AIDS, focusing
specifically on the AIDS action programme.
UNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE
Staff in the Faculty continue to serve in Boards and are
called to be external examiners in Universities in the region.
AWARDS
Student
Name
Lungile Matsenjwa
Department
Economics
Award
Type of
Award
Name Of Awarding Person/
Awarding Organisation
Stanlib Prize for
Best Student in
Monetary Economics
Academic
Achievement
Stanlib (Swaziland)
Mark Mngomezulu Political and
Administrative
Studies
Roderick Ross Prize
for Best Student in
Public Administration
Academic
achievement
Roderick Ross*
Mark Mngomezulu Political and
Administrative
Studies
Dean’s Prize
Academic
achievement
University of
Swaziland
*Passed away in January 2012.
Staff
Name
Dube, A.
Department
Award
Type of
Award
Name Of Awarding Person/
Awarding Organisation
Law
International Visitor
Leadership Program
on Human Rights
Exchange visit
United States
Department of State
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LIBRARY
Ms. M.R. Mavuso - Librarian
VISION
The vision of the University library is “Leadership through
excellence in Information and Service delivery for
Education and Research.”
MISSION
The mission of the University Library is to efficiently
provide services and access to quality academic information
resources, irrespective of format and location to University
staff, students and associates in support of the teaching,
learning, research, and administrative functions of the
University.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the UNISWA Library are to:
Develop a collection of information resources that
are responsive to the changing needs of the users by
selecting and acquiring current and relevant resources
irrespective of format or location; to support the
teaching, learning, research, and administrative needs
of the users;
Develop and maintain efficient and effective services to
meet user needs;
Create, maintain and update user-friendly information
retrieval tools to facilitate access to the information;
Train users with the necessary information retrieval
skills to fully exploit and effectively utilize the range of
information resources and foster library research skills
for life-long and independent learning;
Collaborate and form partnership with stakeholders and
other information centers in order to broaden access to
a wider range of information resources;
Promote Library staff development through education
and training in order to build and retain a stable team of
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competent, motivated, and dedicated library personnel;
Enhance efficient and effective information delivery
services;
Install and maintain reliable library environmental
monitoring systems in order to preserve and conserve
information resources and infrastructure; and
Contribute to the development of school libraries by
equipping student teachers with the necessary skills of
running a school library.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The year under review once again posed serious challenges
for the Library due to budgetary constraints. The Library,
therefore, could not meet a number of its objectives
especially with regards to acquiring information resources
to support teaching, learning and research. This year
the Library stock increased from 225,226 to 238,787
monographs. This reflects an insignificant growth of
13,561 monographs compared to the previous year’s
growth of 120,178 monographs. The journal subscription
has stagnated over the years remaining at 325 journal titles.
During the year 2008, the Library successfully migrated
from URICA Library system to SIRSI Dynix. This system
has the following modules: Acquisitions, Cataloguing,
Serials and Circulation. It is also through this system that
the Library has an Online Catalogue called OPAC. The
Library has remained with this initial version 3.1 yet other
institutions have upgraded to 3.4 version. It has become
difficult for the Library to operate without the necessary
upgrades as the system is now failing to perform as required.
On the brighter side, the Library, through UNISWA
Foundation and the generous donation from NETCOMM,
has set up an Apple Laboratory, commissioned on 5
LIBRARY - continued
The official opening of the NETCOMM Hub of Creativity
December, 2011 as the NETCOMM Hub of Creativity.
This facility is open to the whole university community.
NETCOMM pledged to double the number of machines,
that is, from 10 to 20 for which the Library on behalf of the
University community is grateful.
STAFF
Name
Male
Female
Rank
Ms. M.R. Mavuso
√
MLb
Librarian
Dr. Z.G. Ngcobo
√
PhD
Deputy Librarian
Ms. T. Ndzimandze
√
MALib
Senior Assistant Librarian
Ms. F. Mkhonta
√
MA
Mr. Z. Phiri
√
MLS
Mr. J. Anbu
√
MLIS
Assistant Librarian
Mr. N. Dlamini
√
MLIS
Assistant Librarian
Ms. N.N. Dlamini
√
MSC
Assistant Librarian
Mrs. S. Tevera
√
MLIS
Assistant Librarian
Mr. A. Thwala
MLIS
Assistant Librarian
Ms. N. Mathabela
√
MLIS
Assistant Librarian
Dr. S.D. Thiyam
√
PhD
Assistant Librarian
Ms. N. Vilakati
√
BA Hon
Trainee Assistant Librarian
Ms. N. Saulos
√
BASS
Trainee Assistant Librarian
Total
√
4
10
PUBLICATIONS
Publications in International Journals
Five papers were published by Library staff in international journals.
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INSTITUTE OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIES
Professor B.M. Dlamini- Director
VISION
The Vision of the Institute of Post-Graduate Studies is to be
a centre of excellence in post graduate training.
the 2011/2012 academic year. Enrolment at the Institute
of Post Graduate Studies stands at 208 for the master’s
degree programmes and the one PhD programme during
the current academic year. Five of the total enrolment
are PhD students. About 36 master’s degree students are
expected to graduate during the current academic year.
Financial resources continue to hamper the operations of
the Institute of Post-Graduate Studies.
MISSION
The mission of the Institute of Post-Graduate Studies
is to strive for and maintain academic excellence and
development through teaching, research and community
service in all the disciplines offered at post-graduate level,
and to retain its relevance in responding to human resources
development needs in the Kingdom of Swaziland, the region
of Southern Africa and the international community.
ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTE OF POST GRADUATE
STUDIES FOR THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW
INTRODUCTION OF CREDIT SYSTEM USING
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
The Institute of Post-Graduate Studies introduced the
Grade Point Average (Credit System) during the 2010/2011
academic year which is working very well. Also, the
Institute has introduced semester to semester progression.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Institute of Post-Graduate Studies are
to:
Promote Post Graduate Programmes that cater for
local, regional and international needs at master’s and
doctorate levels;
Address the human resource challenges of the country
as they arise;
Foster effective communication between the Institute of
Post-Graduate Studies and Departments;
Administer and coordinate post graduate studies in the
University; and
Promote quality post-graduate training.
REVIEWING OF ACADEMIC GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR POST-GRADUATE, MASTER’S DEGREES,
AND FOR PHD DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The Institute of Post Graduate Studies is happy to report
that the University Senate approved revisions to its
Academic General Regulations to remove any ambiguity
and/or repetition.
INTRODUCTION OF A NEW PH.D. PROGRAMME
DURING THE 2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Institute of Post Graduate Studies began to offer
a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Agricultural
Education beginning August 2011. This is the first PhD
degree programme of the University of Swaziland.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Institute of Post-Graduate Studies achievements during
the 2011/2012 academic year were modest. An M.Sc. in
Animal Science has been approved by the University Senate
to begin in the academic year 2012/2013. A doctoral degree
(PhD) in Agricultural Education was introduced, during
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NEW PROGRAMMES
The Institute of Post-Graduate Studies has recommended
four new master’s degree programmes to the University
Senate. These are M.Sc. in Horticulture, M.Sc. in Animal
Science, M.Sc.in Consumer Science Education and M.Ed.
in Primary Education. The M.Sc. in Animal Science has
been approved by the University of Swaziland to start in
the academic year 2012/2013.
The Institute of Post-Graduate Studies through the
Department of Agricultural Education and Extension,
Luyengo Campus, prides itself in starting a doctoral degree
(PhD) in Agricultural Education. The PhD is offered on a
full-time and part-time basis for the duration of four years
and six years, respectively. This includes course work and
dissertation research work. Course offerings include, but
not limited to:
Governance, Organisational Management and
Strategies in Agriculture;
Research Designs, Instruments, and Data Analysis;
Scholarship, Communication, and Publications;
Proposal Writing for Agriculture Grantsmanship;
Innovation and Technology Adoption;
Application of Multivariate Analysis to Agricultural
Education; and
Philosophy, History, and Policies in Agricultural
Extension, and Selected Multivariate Analysis.
The normal requirement for entry into the Ph.D. degree in
Agricultural Education is a Master’s degree in Agricultural
Education, or Agricultural Extension, or its equivalent. The
programme was introduced in recognition that Swaziland
needs to be globally competitive. The doctoral degree affords
Swazi citizens the opportunity to be globally competitive
in research-based information essential to support
knowledge-driven growth. Investing in higher education
degrees, particularly in science and technology disciplines,
sharpens global competitiveness, which Swaziland needs.
Given the prevailing economic situation in Swaziland,
there is a need for specialist competence in Leadership and
Management, Policy Formulation, Research Design and
Evaluation, Project Management and Monitoring; and thus,
the introduction of the PhD programme. Job opportunities
for graduates exist in Private-Public Partnership entities
like Science and Technology Parks, Non-Governmental
Organizations, international agencies/donor partners as
well as in self-employment of a consultancy nature.
ENROLMENT AND GRADUATION
Enrolment at the Institute of Post Graduate Studies stands
at 208 for the ten programmes that were offering master’s
degree programmes and the one PhD programme. Five
of the total enrolment is PhD students. About 36 master’s
degree students are expected to graduate during the
2012/2013 academic year.
CHALLENGES FOR POST-GRADUATE TRAINING at
UNISWA
Challenges for Post-Graduate training at UNISWA
continue to centre around small size of departments as this
makes departments thin on the ground to guide candidates
applying for Post-Graduate programmes; inadequate staff
members holding PhD academic qualifications to teach the
master’s and PhD courses; inadequate classrooms, furniture,
laboratories and equipment, teaching aids, computers,
and other teaching/learning materials; and limited link
arrangements. Links arrangements are necessary to
supplement human and physical resources, and equipment
not available at UNISWA to teach courses and/or conduct
of research work. Library and financial resources will also
need a boost for the success of IPGS and its students.
CONFERENCE REPORT
Association for International Agricultural and Extension
Education (AIAEE) Conference Report
The paper by: “Mngomezulu, M. L., Mndebele, C.B.S., &
Dlamini, B.M. (2011). Predictor and explanatory variables
for the sustainable self-employability of pre-vocational
agriculture graduates in Swaziland. Paper Presented at the
Association for International Agricultural and Extension
Education Conference, Windhoek, Namibia, July, 2011.”
won an AIAEE International Award: Outstanding Graduate
Student Paper Presentation in the 2011 World Conference
held in Windhoek, Namibia, July 7, 2011. Paper was drawn
from Master’s Thesis of Mr. Mpendulo L. Mngomezulu.
Attached is the photograph of the Conference participants
from the Department of Agricultural Education and
Extension. The post-graduate students who presented and
participated at the Conference were: Ms. Zethu Ndwandwe,
Ms. Nomsa Dlamini, Mbuyazwe Dlamini now on the staff
and Mr. Mpendulo Mngomezulu. All four were Conference
presenters of their respective papers drawn from their
Master’s thesis studies. Prof. B. M. Dlamini and Prof. M. P.
Dlamini accompanied the students to the conference.
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INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Professor C.W.S. Sukati - Director
VISION
To be an International Centre of excellence in distance
education access, delivery, practice, research and lifelong
learning.
Provide consultancy and advisory services to
stakeholders and participate in community service; and
Establish links, collaborate and network with internal
and external organisations and institutions and other
stakeholders in pursuit of its activities.
The MISSION
To increase access to tertiary education by providing
demand driven educational and training opportunities to
individuals (employed, self-employed, unemployed and
school leavers) by offering them quality short and longterm credit and non-credit courses using the distance
education delivery mode.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The objectives of the Institute are, to a great extent, being
met. The only exception is that the Institute’s unit costs
have risen as a result of few students being admitted and/or
students not awarded scholarships to pursue their studies
in IDE.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the IDE are to:
Produce human resources at the middle to high levels
with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary
for the labour market and for self-employment;
Initiate, plan, design and offer demand driven university
programmes and other professional programmes to
individuals through distance education;
Develop and promote distance education strategies and
the use of ICT’s in all operations;
Utilize up-to-date methods and systems to develop
teaching and learning materials that are of high quality
and relevant to the needs of students and society;
Produce high quality graduates, capable of learning and
thinking strategically, independently, creatively and
critically in the ever-changing environment;
Undertake research in distance education and disseminate the findings for use by stakeholders;
New initiatives and courses in IDE are: (a) The introduction
of the Certificate Programme in Psychosocial Support, (b)
The introduction of the revised Bachelor of Commerce
degree and the abolition of the Diploma in Commerce
programme; (c) The introduction of the HIV Prevention,
Infection and Management of AIDS course.
Challenges faced by the Institute are: (i) Fewer students that
enroll in IDE programmes because of lack of funding; (ii)
Difficulties in some Departments, e.g. Science Education,
in getting course modules written and completed as a result
of staff members having a heavy teaching load in their own
Departments; (iii) Inadequate funding to support IDE
activities such as Writers’ Workshops that are conducted to
produce the required teaching materials.
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Graduation of Psychosocial Support Candidates held at the Sports Emporium, Kwaluseni
ACADEMIC STAFF BY GENDER, QUALIFICATIONS AND RANK
Name
Male
Female
Highest
Qualification
Rank
Prof. C.W.S. Sukati
√
Doctorate
Director
Prof. S. Rastogi
√
Doctorate
Coordinator, Research & Evaluation
Dr. S. Chakanyuka
√
Doctorate
Coordinator, Academic Services
Dr. K. Ferreira-Meyers
√
Doctorate
Coordinator & Lecturer, Modern Languages
Ms. N.T. Vilakati
√
Masters
Coordinator, Instructional Design and
Development
Mrs. L.D. Vilakati
√
Masters
Senior Coordinator, Student Support Services
Masters
Coordinator & Lecturer, Commerce
Masters
Coordinator & Lecturer, Humanities
Masters
Coordinator & Lecturer, Law
Masters
Copy Editor
Mr. S.C. Shezi
√
Mrs. S.R. Dlamini
√
Mr. C. Osei-Abankwah
√
Mrs. G.N. Nsibande
Total
√
4
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STUDENT ENROLMENTS IN IDE
In 2010/11 the student enrolment in IDE by programme and gender was as follows:
Programme
No of Males
No of
Females
% Female
Certificate in French
1
0
0.0
Certificate in Portuguese
4
8
67.7
Post Graduate certificate in Education
51
69
57.5
Diploma in Law
130
148
53.2
Diploma in Commerce
220
267
54.8
Bachelor of Commerce
86
85
49.7
Bachelor of Humanities
201
356
63.4
Bachelor of Education(Adult Education)
11
38
77.6
Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
35
58
62.4
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)
32
52
61.9
Total
770
1081
58.4
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The official opening of the SGL Gateway at the Institute of Distance Education
PUBLICATIONS
The programmes with the largest enrolments at IDE are:
The Bachelor of Humanities with 557 students, the Diploma
in Commerce with 487 students and the Diploma in Law
with 278 students. The Certificate in French programme
has been discontinued because of the continuous small
enrolments in this certificate. It is also noted that most of
the students at IDE (1081 of them or 58.4%) are females.
Publications in National Journals
Ten papers were published by IDE staff in national and
international referred journals.
Published book reviews:
Staff in IDE published seven book reviews during the year
under review.
Research completed
Three research projects were completed during the year
under review. The first was in the area of History and the
second and third were in distance education all in line
with the Institute’s themes as submitted to the UNISWA
Research Centre.
Staff in IDE attended eight national workshops and
seminars in which they presented papers. There are several
papers that have been written and presented by IDE staff
members at National and International Workshops and
Seminars. A great majority of these papers are in line with
the IDE’s Research themes and work.
The Five research studies that are in progress and are all in
topics related to Open and Distance Learning and are in
line with the Institute’s research agenda as submitted to the
Research Centre.
LINKS/COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONS
Link with Eduardo
Mondlane University,
Maputo, Mozambique
Department of
Languages and IDE
Research
Collaboration
Link with the
University of KwaZuluNatal
Collaboration for the development and the delivery of the
Certificate in Portuguese.
2009
Ongoing Self
K. Ferreira-Meyers
Francophone Literature
and H. Abdelkefi
(University of Tunis)
2009
Ongoing Self
Department of
Collaboration with other
Humanities and IDE partners for the development
and delivery of the Certificate in
Psycho Social Support
2011
Ongoing UNICEF,
REPPSI,
SD GOVT.
& UNISWA
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CONSULTANCY
IDE staff continue to undertake consultancies in the various
specializations of the Institute.
AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS & HONOURS
Ferreira-Meyers, K. Ecole doctorale régionale (Regional
Doctoral School) – AUF (Agence Universitaire
Francophone): seminars – workshops – bourse de mobilité/
sponsorship for regional mobility (research-related): March
2011 (duration : three years)
Nsibande, G.N. 2011. Award of Academic Excellence in
the Post Graduate Certificate in Practitioner Research &
Evaluation Training (PREST), BOCODOL, BOTSWANA.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
IDE staff continue to undertake community service for
national development.
Happy faces at the Psychosocial Support Graduation Ceremony
The official opening of the SGL Digital Gateway
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ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
Dr. T.D. Mkatshwa - Director
VISION
Leadership through excellence in teaching
and learning
MISSION
The Centre seeks to promote quality
assurance and excellence in teaching and
student learning at UNISWA.
OBJECTIVES
Organize in-service activities on basic
teaching skills for academic staff;
Assist staff in the development of
teaching and learning materials;
Develop staff skills in assessment and
evaluation of students;
MESA Workshop participants
Provide guidance on methods of
evaluation for academic staff;
Administer students’ assessment of
staff performance and give feedback to staff;
These seminars were aimed at achieving the following
Organise in-service activities for the administrative objectives:
staff of the University; and
Building capacity among MIC members in Swaziland
Organise management training for Deans, Heads of
and Mozambique;
Departments, Tutors and Assistant Tutors
Orienting new members of staff on the expectations of
the University;
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Capacitate participants with skills to conduct online
The academic year 2011/12 has been a very busy one for
teaching and learning using the Web 2.0.; and
the Academic Development Centre. This is because of the
Increasing the knowledge base about Environment and
introduction of the MESA programme on Mainstreaming
Sustainable Development (ESD) within both UNISWA
of Environment and Sustainability in Africa (MESA) which
and affiliated institutions.
has necessitated the organisation of workshops for different
sections of UNISWA and affiliated institutions. In the year
under review, a total of 12 workshops and seminars were held.
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WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/CONFERENCES
Hosted by Centre
Title/Theme
Date
MESA Capacity Building UNISWA
MIC
26 – 27 May, 2011
Orientation for New Academic and
Administrative Staff at UNISWA
11 November, 2011
UNISWA Supporting Online Learners
Course
28 November –
02 December, 2011
Mainstreaming of Environment &
Sustainability at UNISWA:
Faculty of Commerce
IDE & Library
William Pitcher College
22 September, 2011
24 November, 2011
20 February, 2012
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture
Ngwane Teacher Training College
Faculty of Education/Humanities
Faculty of Social Science
Faculty of Science
23 February, 2012
16 April, 2012
17 April, 2012
24 April, 2012
04 May, 2012
11 May, 2012
Online Learning Support Workshop participants
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CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Mrs. D.G. Nkambule - Director
VISION
Community service for national development.
to be a strong partner with the Centre. The Centre has
continued to work successfully with them over the years.
The employees of the University have continued to work
tirelessly on university related community service.
MISSION
To facilitate the provision of quality and relevant
community service and; to integrate community service as
a core function of the University of Swaziland.
During the year under review, CCS launched its first
newsletter which is published once a semester on the
UNISWA website. The Centre also hosted a seminar
entitled “Corporate Social Responsibility” where four
companies namely: Swaziland Beverages, MTN, SPTC
and SEC presented papers. The Centre also launched the
UNISWA – Kwaluseni Community Programme, which is
an ongoing relationship aimed at developing the Kwaluseni
Community.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Centre for Community Service are to:
Promote the development of community service
programmes;
Support the integration of community service learning
programmes and curricula in co-operation with
partners;
Encourage and support volunteerism and extracurricular community involvement by students and
staff;
Promote corporate partnership with communities and
service sectors;
Facilitate the integration of community service in
UNISWA’s quality assurance of programmes;
Promote community service-oriented research aimed
at solving national development challenges;
Publicise integrated community service projects and
programmes; and
Develop recognition/reward schemes for staff and
student participation in community service.
Through the Memorandum of Understanding between
UNISWA and His Majesty’s Correctional Services the
Centre, working with Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE),
implemented two projects at the Correctional Services in
Matsapa. These are the Wormery Organic Fertiliser Project,
a project that was successfully done with 600 inmates being
trained on how to use worms to produce organic fertiliser
for use in their gardens. The second project was on training
warders on computer skills.
The CCS continued to establish partnerships with external
shareholders. The Centre implemented the collection of
sanitary pads project in collaboration with University
employees, Swaziland Beverages and Matsapa Town Board
employees. The sanitary pads will be distributed to six
primary schools in the Kwaluseni community. The Centre,
working with its Planning Committee is also in the process
of developing the CCS policies and guidelines.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Centre for Community Service (CCS) has continued
to implement several initiatives with external stakeholders.
The student network of clubs and organizations continue
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH BY STUDENTS CLUBS
AND SOCIETIES
Environmental Health Students Association EHSA
The Environmental Health Students Association undertook
an awareness clean-up campaign and tree planting project
(GO GREEN CAMPAIGN) in Nhlangano. The aim of
the project was to promote environmental health in the
community. They partnered with POLA World and the
Nhlangano Town Council.
UNIGEPS
UNIGEPS assisted the Mangwaneni Community in
Mbabane by planting a vegetable garden for orphaned and
vulnerable children.
SIFE
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). The Centre worked with
SIFE on the “Miracle Candle” Project which was launched
in Maputo in collaboration with Black Management Forum
(BMF) from South Africa; Tswane University of Technology
(TUT); and students from Eduardo Mondlane University.
Dumsile Nkambule (SIFE Faculty Advisor and Director Centre for Community Service, (wearing
a blue cap). The lady in black glasses is a sight impaired student from Ekululameni Rehabilitation
Centre (Mzimpofu) who was demonstrating to the Eduardo Mondlane students how the “Miracle
Candle” is made after being empowered by SIFE UNISWA Kwaluseni. Next to her on the right is
one of her instructors
UNIGEP students after planting a garden for orphaned and vulnerable children at Mangwaneni in Mbabane
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Mr. T.I. Thwala - Director
VISION
Empower the University community to use information
and communications technology in an effective, efficient
and innovative manner in order to meet the University’s
objectives.
to 10 Mbps. The bandwidth between the campuses of the
University was also increased to 2 Mbps, which is the maximum
possible with the current infrastructure. The Swaziland Post and
Telecommunications Corporations is currently putting in place
the infrastructure that will allow the bandwidth to grow to any
amount that the University will require.
MISSION
To deliver appropriate information and communications
technology services and resources that support the
University’s mission of learning, teaching, research,
administration and outreach; and also promote the effective
and optimal use of these services and resources.
The University website was upgraded and a content
management system was put in place to manage content
updating. The introduction of the content management
system will enable the decentralization of content updating,
thus allowing for content of the website to be up-to-date.
Departments and units will be trained on updating their
content and then given the authority to update content
relevant to their sections.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of ICTC are to:
Provide, manage and maintain the University data
network infrastructure;
Manage and maintain Internet connectivity and
associated services.;
Provide central computing facilities for students and
staff;
Provide advice on implementation of new University
information technology systems.
Develop and maintain the University’s administrative
information systems;
Establish and implement computing and information
technology policies, procedures and
Standards; and
Provide training programmes for staff on use the of the
University’s computing facilities.
One of the strategic objectives of the ICT Centre is to
increase utilisation of ICT in teaching and learning. During
the 2011/2012 academic year, a pilot project in the use of a
Learning Management System in order to supplement the
teaching and learning experience was undertaken. Open
source software was identified as the ideal platform for
the learning management system, with Moodle being the
software used. About 130 courses have been defined and
are currently being used in the pilot setup.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
New staff member
Mr. Johnson S. Dlamini joined the
department during the 2011/2012
financial year as a Programmer.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The year under review saw the Internet bandwidth of the
University being substantially increased. Before the increase the
bandwidth of the University was 1.5 Mbps, and was increased
Mr. J.S. Dlamini has a Bachelor of
Science degree from the University
of Swaziland.
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Mr. J.S. Dlamini
Programmer
UNIVERSITY PLANNING CENTRE
Dr. S.S. Simelane - Director
VISION
Excellence in the delivery of planning services to
stakeholders.
Over the years, the University Planning Centre (UPC) has
focused its attention on the preparation and coordination
of the implementation of the University Strategic Plans,
drafting memoranda of understanding/agreement on
specific University projects and collection and processing
University data. Some University committees whose
portfolios cover the activities of the University Planning
Centre facilitate the work of the Centre.
MISSION
The mission of the University Planning Centre is to be
the hub of all planning activities and provide professional
technical advice on planning matters at the University.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the University Planning Centre are to:
Facilitate, harmonize, coordinate and monitor the
preparation of University Strategic Plans;
Facilitate, harmonize, coordinate and monitor the
implementation of the University Strategic Plans;
Facilitate evaluation of the implementation of the
University Strategic Plans;
Disseminate University Statistical data to stakeholders;
Facilitate the academic planning of the University;
Coordinate the establishment of University links with
external partners; and
Capture reports on the implementation of Memoranda
of Agreement with external partners.
ACTIVITIES
Collaborations, Linkages and Partnerships
The University seeks to collaborate with local and
international partners in teaching, research and
development in order to promote cross-fertilization of
ideas. This is facilitated through instruments that are
signed between the collaborating partners, the memoranda
of understanding (MOUs). Ten MOUs were signed during
the period under review and in some cases memoranda
of agreement were subsequently signed signifying the
beginning of specific projects.
The University Planning Centre is also tasked with
collection, processing and dissemination of UNISWA data.
Although there were challenges in the collection of data,
there is progress that was made in this regard. The following
data are now available from the Centre and would soon be
posted on the UNISWA website:
Student Enrolment Statistics 1993/1994 – 2011/2012
Graduation Statistics 1999 – 2010
Financials 2006 – 2011
Admission Statistics 2005/2006 – 2011/2012
Staff Workloads 2009/2010 – 2010/2011
BACKGROUND
The University Planning Centre was established in 2001
following the adoption of the first Strategic Plan of the
University of Swaziland. Among the functions of the University
identified in that strategic plan was the “Creation of an enabling
environment for the efficient provision and utilisation of
resources…” The University subsequently established the
University Planning Centre to, among other things, “serve as
the hub for all planning activities in the University.”
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Signing of Memoranda of Understanding between the University of Swaziland and four universities of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
There is on-going collaborative research between colleagues
in the Department of Economics and the University
Planning Centre on the topic “Returns to Higher Education
in Swaziland.”
Membership on Boards
The University Planning Centre serves as a link between
academic units and the Administration by virtue of its
functions. As a result, the Director of UPC serves on several
Committees of the University. He also sits on several
boards outside the University, especially where planning
issues that may touch on the University are discussed.
Implementation of the University Strategic Plan
The University of Swaziland Strategic Plan is a five-year
strategy covering the period 2010 to 2015. It was crafted
within the context of the Government of Swaziland’s
National Development Strategy, the Poverty Reduction
Strategy and Action Programme and the International
Millennium Development Goals. The Strategic Plan
highlights the broad mandate of the University in
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developing the necessary human capital and academic
leadership in order to make a mark in the national and
international economic development objectives.
The University has an established Strategic Planning and
Implementation Committee which is responsible for the
overall implementation of the current Strategic Plan. The
implementation of the Strategic Plan takes place at Faculty/
Institute/Centre/Unit level where relevance of the strategic
issues is articulated.
The implementation of the University Strategic Plan and
the execution of activities of the University Planning
Centre, like most operations of the University, took place
under very trying circumstances that were imposed by
prevailing financial difficulties experienced in 2011/2012.
It follows that the mid-term evaluation of the Strategic
Plan may call for the review of some of those issues that
the University may find difficult to implement during the
current planning period.
UNISWA CONSULTANCY & TRAINING CENTRE
Dr. M.B. Masuku- Director
VISION
To provide quality consultancy and training in short courses
in Swaziland and beyond.
consultancy and training by involving the University
staff; and
Improve the quality of teaching by integrating theory and
practice through consultancy.
MISSION
To contribute to the development of Swaziland by
providing quality skills training and consultancy services
to government, non-governmental organizations, parastatal
organizations, private sector companies and individuals.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The University of Swaziland Consultancy and Training
Centre (CTC) is the business arm of the University of
Swaziland that attempts to generate revenue for the
University through consultancy and short term training
activities. Consultancy is conducted across a wide spectrum
depending on the requirements of the clients. This flexibility
arises from the abundant and varied expertise that the centre
can pool.
OBJECTIVES
The general objectives of CTC are to:
Provide professional service to stakeholders through
consultancy and training on short courses;
Link the University of Swaziland with the public through
consultancy;
Provide an environment in which administrators,
academics, technicians and students work together to
serve the public;
Generate income for the University of Swaziland through
As one of the strategic issues, the CTC is in the process
of recruiting a full time Director with the aim of having a
reliable structure and a more focused business direction.
During the year 2011/2012 the CTC undertook three
consultancies as indicated in the table below:
CONSULTANCY
Title Of Consultancy
Organisation
Duration
Date of
Completion
Staff involved
Ecowater Market Survey
Swaziland Water
3 months
Services Corporation
March 2012
Mr. N. Maseko and
Mr. D. Gwebu
Short Course in Horticultural
Crops Production and
Approaches to Rural Development and Extension
International Relief
Development (IRD)
5 Days
30 January to3
February, 2012
Prof. P.K. Wahome,
Prof. T.O. Oseni, Prof. A.A.
Jibowo, Dr. M.A. Dube,
and Dr. M. T. Masarirambi
Long term
Pending
Dr. S.S. Simelane
Human Resource Development Ministry of Labour
Policy
and Social Walfare
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UNISWA RESEARCH CENTRE
Professor M.P. Dlamini - Director
VISION
Technological Advancement and Sustainable Development
through Excellence in Research.
Research and the accompanying Motivations and Priority
Areas. The UNISWA Research Agenda will serve as the
main reference for research conducted by departments and
faculties at UNISWA.
MISSION
The UNISWA Research Centre serves as the focal point for
research at the University. It facilitates the coordination,
strengthening, promotion, generation, accumulation and
dissemination of knowledge and information through
research, thereby promoting economic growth and
development and socio-cultural values.
The URC, through its Strategic Plan, wishes (ii) to
strengthen its staffing and upgrade facilities at the Research
Centre. However, because of the economic situation in
the institution as a direct consequence of the economic
situation in the country, has put on hold these plans. The
URC, however, continues (iii) to strengthen the relevance
of, and technical base for research, and availability of key
literature, through offering research-related workshops
and seminars to academic staff, availing alternative
online research station at the URC, and the production
of academic journals and research reports through its
Technical Advisory Committee and UNISWA journals’
Editorial Boards. However, the latter activities are also
facing financial hurdles. URC also publishes online its
research and researchers’ profile through the UNISWA
website link pages, which are constantly being updated.
OBJECTIVES
Promote meaningful research at UNISWA;
Strengthen staffing and upgrade facilities at the
Research Centre;
Formulate, review, implement, monitor policies and
procedures for processing research proposals for
funding;
Establish links for cooperation in handling research
needs and provision of funding for research;
Accommodate diversity in research and encourage
problem-specific and creative research to address
institutional, national and regional needs; and,
Establish and sustain effective interactions with
partners and beneficiaries of research.
URC (iv) formulates, implements, monitors and reviews
policies and procedures for processing research proposals
for funding, through its TAC composed of Faculty Research
Chairpersons, on behalf of the Research Board. Faculties are
constantly being encouraged to develop research proposals
through the Research Board members, composed mainly
of Deans of Faculties. URC also (v) works with the national
and regional research –related institutions to align the
UNISWA Research Agenda with the national and regional
needs, and to share facilities and mobilize funding.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objectives and Challenges in 2011/2012
The UNISWA Research Centre (URC) continues (i) to
promote meaningful research at UNISWA. In this regard,
the UNISWA Senate, through the UNISWA Research
Board submission, endorsed the UNISWA Research
Agenda that contains every Faculty’s Mission, Themes for
Although the UNISWA Research Agenda is established, the
URC encourages problem-specific and creative research
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(basic research), as these are considered as important
as other types of research. The URC strives (vi) to
establish and sustains effective interactions with partners
and beneficiaries of research, through exploiting the
opportunities these partners provide for the institution
and its researchers. UNISWA needs to develop further its
capacity in leadership in many of the activities to achieve
the URC objectives.
WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/CONFERENCES
HOSTED BY THE CENTRE
TITLE/THEME
NATIONAL
DATE
Dissemination Seminar on a Commissioned Study: League of
African Churches in Swaziland: Challenges and Prospects
8 April 2011
ATTENDED AND PRESENTED
NAME
TITLE/THEME OF CONFERENCE
TITLE OF PAPER
PRESENTED
DATE(S) AND VENUE
Dlamini, N.
Dlamini, M.P. &
Dlamini, B.M.
27th Annual Conference of the
Association of International Agricultural
Extension and Education (AIAEE)
Factors explaining
July 4-8, 2011
sustainability of agricultural
development projects
Hilton Hotel,
implemented by nonWindhoek, Namibia
governmental organisations
in Swaziland
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
RESEARCH FUNDED BY THE RESEARCH BOARD
MAY 2012
APPLICANTS
DEPARTMENT FACULTY
TITLE OF PROJECT
AMOUNT APPROVED
(EMALANGENI)
Tiruneh, A.T. and
Mtshali, J.S.
Environmental
Health Science
Heavy Metals in Sewage
Sludge: Recommending the
Use of Sludge for Agriculture
in Swaziland
47, 474.04
Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 2011
APPLICANTS
DEPARTMENT FACULTY TITLE OF PROJECT
Varkey, A.J.
Dlamini, M.D. &
Mansuetus, A.B.
Physics and
Biology
Science
Germicidal Action of Some Met- 29 773.60
als/Metal Ions in Combating E.coli
Bacteria in Contaminated Water
Gadaga, T.H.
Simatende, P. &
Nkambule, S.J.
Enviironmental
Health Science
Health
Sciences
Screening for Pro-biotics in
Traditional Fermented Foods in
Swaziland
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AMOUNT APPROVED
(EMALANGENI)
41 021.20
FINAL REPORTS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE UNISWA RESEARCH BOARD
The following final reports are now available at the Research Centre:
AUTHOR (S)
DEPARTMENT & FACULTY
TITLE OF PROJECT
Pali-Shikhulu, J.
& Nsibandze, B.
Agricultural Education and Extension
Malkerns Research Station
Exploration of Mushroom Species and Evaluation of
their Environments
Murye, A.F.
Nkambule, T.S.
Matthew, R.
& Mutangira, J.P.B.
Environmental Health Science
Sociology
Adult Education
Faculty of Health Sciences and
Education
Assessment of the Role of Policy in Environmental
Conflict Management in Swaziland
Ntonifor, N.N.
& Masina, G.T.
Crop Production
Effects of Locally Produced Botanical Insecticides
and Cultural Practices on Maize Stalk Bores and Seed
Yields
Rugambisa, J.I.
& Masuku, M.B.
Agriculture Economics and
Management
The Contribution of Urban Agriculture to Household
Income and Food Security: A CaseSstudy of
Mbabane and Manzini cities.
Magagula, C.N.
Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science
Distribution and Impact of the Herringbone
Leafminer on Lantana camara in Swaziland
Jibowo, A.A.
Dube, M.A.
& Dlamini, R.M.
Agricultural Education and Extension
Utilisation of Local Leaders in Swaziland Agricultural
Extension
Wahome, P.K.
Oseni, T.O.
Masarirambe, M.T.
& Shongwe, V.D.
Horticulture
The Performance of Gyposphila (Gypsophila
Paniculata L.) Under Different Hydroponics Systems
PUBLICATIONS OF THE UNISWA RESEARCH
BOARD
UNISWA RESEARCH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE,
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UREJAST)
Title and Authors
Factors influencing the adoption of improved
technologies by smallholder cereal producers in
Zambia
G. Tembo, P. Hamukwala, T. Kalinda, D. Larson and
M. Erbaugh
Relevance of Swaziland agricultural extension service
K.J. Keregero and J. Pali-Shikhulu
Rural poverty water resources and rural livelihoods in
Mahlangatsha inkhundla, Swaziland
N.S. Mavimbela, A. Salam and D.S. Tevera
Analysis of nature benefits in conservancy-edge
communities: a focus on the Save Valley of Zimbabwe
S. Jerie and P. Dhliwayo
Effect of compound fertilizer and plant population on
yield of maize (Zea Mays L.)
Grown under rainfed conditions in Lesotho
J. A. Adjetey and W. K. Sefika
Seven manuscripts will be included in UREJAST Volume
13 (2) December 2010:
Kernel set in seed production of maize (Zea Mays L.)
hybrids in Zambia
Richard Chanda, Davies Lungu, Catherine
Mungoma and John MacRobert
A review of the significance of browse in ruminant
nutrition and opportunities to enhance browse
productivity in Botswana
K. Tshireletso, M. Nsinamwa, U. J. Omphile, and A.
A. Aganga
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UNISWA RESEARCH CENTRE - continued
MEMBERS OF EDITORIAL BOARD OF UNISWA RESEARCH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY (UREJAST)
The current members of the Editorial Board of UREJAST are:
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS
Prof. T. G. Schluter – Editor and Chairman
Prof. N. A. Sukati (Health Sciences) – Deputy Editor
Prof. D.A. Otieno (Science) – Member
Prof. J. N. Nanua (Agriculture) – Member
Prof. M. P. Dlamini (URC) – Secretary
On search – Representing North America
On search - Representing Europe
On search - Representing Asia
On search - Representing Africa
UNISWA RESEARCH JOURNAL (UREJ)
The dynamic of urban youth unemployment in Swaziland
Shokahle R. Dlamini
UREJ Volume 25 December 2010 is still being compiled.
Ten manuscripts were published in UREJ Special Volume
26 December 2011 (OSSREA):
Title and Authors
Migration and development in Swaziland
D.S. Tevera
Graduate unemployment in Swaziland: an assessment
Agostino M. Zamberia and Solomon S. Dlamini
Developing a sustainable alternative route to formal
education for rural youth empowerment
N. Vilakati, J. Nkosi and S. Nyawo
Developing a strategy for urban youth employment in
Swaziland
Thandi Khumalo
Demographic aspects of unemployment in Swaziland
Solomon S. Dlamini
Quantitative aspects of unemployment in Swaziland with
particular focus on rural youth unemployment
Ms H. Z. Nkambule
Rural youth unemployment in Swaziland
P. Q. Magagula
Youth unemployment: marketing the entrepreneurship
idea to the youth in Swaziland
Dumsile G. Nkambule and Petronilla Akinyi Odour
Immigration, nationalism and post-national identity in
Southern Africa
A.K. Domson-Lindsay
MEMBERS OF EDITORIAL BOARD OF UNISWA
RESEARCH JOURNAL (UREJ)
The current members of the Editorial Board of UREJ are:
Institutional Members
International Members
Prof. N.F. Awasom – Editor and Chairman
Prof. C.W.S. Sukati (IDE) – Deputy Editor
Dr. L. Z. Dlamini (Humanities) – Member
Prof. A.M. Zamberia (Social Science) – Member
Dr. P.N. Joubert (Commerce) – Member
Dr. B.T. Dlamini (Education) – Member
Prof. M. P. Dlamini (URC) – Secretary
Prof. O. Jegede - Representing Western Africa (to be
appointed)
On search - Representing Eastern Africa
On search - Representing Southern Africa
On search - Representing Northern Africa
Master’s Degree Abstracts series
The Volume 7 2010 issue is already printed and will be distributed.
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SWAZILAND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE,
MEDICINAL AND INDIGENOUS FOOD PLANTS (SIRMIP)
Professor P.S. Dlamini - Director
VISION
Leadership through excellence in research on traditional
medicine, medicinal and indigenous food plants.
Develop isolated compounds into new drugs for the
treatment of common diseases;
Organise workshops and seminars;
Set up a staff profile whose expertise will reflect many
scientific disciplines such as Botany, Microbiology,
Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Nutrition,
Agronomy, Medicine, Information Technology and the
Social Sciences;
Work towards making traditional medicine a safe and
acceptable alternative system of health care; and
Ensure that the research conducted in the Institute
contributes towards food security and improved
healthcare for the Swazi nation and beyond, thus leading
to economic development
MISSION
The Institute seeks to serve as Swaziland’s leading
institution for the design, coordination and execution
of multidisciplinary research in traditional medicine,
medicinal and indigenous wild edible plants. It strives
to combine the expertise of scientists and Traditional
Medical Practitioners (TMPs), with a view to producing
plant-derived pharmaceuticals and to promote the use of
traditional medicine in national health care. It also seeks to
raise general awareness regarding the nutritional value of
underutilized indigenous wild edible plants.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Swaziland Institute for Research in Traditional
Medicine, Medicinal and Indigenous Food Plants
(SIRMIP) is Swaziland’s leading Institute that conducts
multidisciplinary research on medicinal and indigenous
wild edible plants by combining the expertise of scientists
and Traditional Health Practitioners. While the Institute
strives to execute its functions as contained in the University
Strategic Plan, the current financial crisis faced by the
University and the country at large has led to the decline
in the budgetary allocations, thus affecting the operations
of the Institute. Nonetheless, the Institute has managed to
achieve some of its objectives with the limited budget and
partly through links and funding from some of its external
partners.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Institute are to:
Promote ethnobotanical surveys for indigenous noncultivated fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants in
order to establish and maintain a database;
Document available Bio-resources and their technological exploitation;
Provide a forum for the meeting of researchers
on medicinal and food plants with nutritionists
and traditional medical practitioners TMPs in an
atmosphere of mutual trust and respect;
Collect seeds of under-utilised indigenous fruits and
vegetables to form a gene bank which could be used to
broaden the food base;
Propagate food and medicinal plants in order to
conserve biological diversity;
Bioassay medicinal and indigenous food plants;
Isolate and identify bioactive compounds from plants;
One of the targets of the Institute is to have its own physical
infrastructure which would enable it to carry out its main
functions effectively and more efficiently. To that effect, a
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SWAZILAND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE,
MEDICINAL AND INDIGENOUS FOOD PLANTS (SIRMIP) - continued
proposal for the construction of laboratories, offices and
accommodation in the Mafutseni site has been developed
and submitted to the University administration to help seek
for funding.
Through the link with the Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa, the Institute was
able to conduct a pilot study on the “Scientific Validation
of Swazi Traditional Remedies used in the Management
of HIV/AIDS and its opportunistic infections”. A single
remedy, sourced from various traditional healers in
Swaziland was chosen and subjected to various bioassays
using facilities available at the CSIR. The remedy showed
some activity in the in vitro model used and capsules were
also formulated using the plant extracts. Further dedicated
research will be conducted since the pilot study showed
potential for a lead compound in Swazi traditional remedies
used in the management of HIV/AIDS.
Another achievement of the Institute this past year has
been the award of the Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo Fellowship
to Mr. Meshack Dludlu by Bioversity International. As part
of the fellowship, Mr. Dludlu is conducting research on
the conservation and sustainable utilization of Warburgia
salutaris (sibhaha), which is one of several important
medicinal plants that are on the verge of extinction in
Swaziland, due to overexploitation. This work will establish
a strong foundation for the conservation and sustainable
use of many other endangered medicinal and indigenous
food plants in the country.
Field trials of two types of endod plants originally imported
from Ethiopia have been established at Ntfonjeni Clinic in
the Hhohho region. Research has shown that the berries
of such a plant can be used to control the vectors or the
parasites that transmit bilharzia and malaria, (snails and
mosquitoes, respectively) and thus there is a potential for
developing some useful natural products from the plant.
Apart from the endod trials, a country-wide baseline study
on the distribution and utilization patterns as well as socioeconomic benefits of wild edible and medicinal mushrooms
is underway at SIRMIP. In addition there is a trial of open
pollinated maize varieties intercropped with legumes to
assess time to maturity, yields and quality.
In terms of human resource development, staff of the
Institute have continued to attend professional training
workshops that are relevant to their fields and the work
of SIRMIP. For example, Mr. V. Vilane attended a training
workshop on how to draft patents, which was sponsored
by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization
(ARIPO) in Zimbabwe. The Director underwent a
two months training course on Research Ethics and
Institutional Review at Pietermaritzburg, University of
KwaZulu Natal and a one week summer course at John
Hopkins University on the same course. Furthermore, Mr.
M. N. Dludlu attended a three day training workshop on
the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH), which was aimed
at exposing stakeholders to the information contained in
the BCH website and training them on how they could
assist government in registering information that their
institutions have on biosafety.
Despite the above-mentioned achievements, the Institute
faced a number of challenges this past year, which were
mainly linked to budgetary constraints. The lack of physical
infrastructure, especially laboratories has slowed down
progress in the pharmacology, phytochemistry, taxonomy
and agronomy units of the Institute. Secondly, the Institute
saw the resignation of its phytochemist, leaving the
position vacant. The Institute also lacks a food scientist who
should be conducting research on the nutritional values of
indigenous wild edible plants.
ATTENDED
NAME
TITLE/THEME OF
CONFERENCE
TITLE OF PAPER PRESENTED
DATE(S) AND VENUE
Dludlu M.N.
Forests: Nature at Your Service
Striking a Balance Between Natural
Forest Conservation and Use
June, 2011, Ezulwini,
Swaziland
Dlamini, C.S.
Urban Food Security and HIV
and AIDS
The Critical Role of Indigenous Food
Plants in HIV and AIDS: A review
Paper.
June 2011, SICA’s
Guesthouse, Durban,
South Africa.
Dlamini, C.S.
Ecohealth Networking Meeting
for Eastern and Southern Africa.
HIV/ AIDS and Forestry: A Review
paper.
May 2011, Indaba Hotel,
Johannesburg, South
Africa
Dlamini P.S.
Strengthening linkages between
Policy research and Policy
making for African Development
Creating awareness on Traditional
Knowledge Systems and IP Policy in
Swaziland
Mombasa, Continental
Hotel
7-11 November, 2011
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An endod plant growing at Ntfonjeni Clinic
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Staff at the Institute continue to conduct research on
Ethnobotanical survey of the Hhohho Region of Swaziland;
Collection of germplasm for indigenous wild edible plants;
A sample of capsules made from the traditional remedy
for HIV and AIDS
and Propagation of Endod (Phytolacca dodecandra) at the
Mafutseni SIRMIP Experimental site. All the studies are
funded by the Institute.
COMMISSIONED STUDIES
RESEARCH TEAM
TITLE
SOURCE OF
FUNDING
DATE OF
COMPLETION
Dludlu, M.N., Dlamini, C.S.,
Vinceti, B., Makamba F.,
Sibandze, G.F., Vilane, V.S.
and Dlamini, P.S.
Unraveling the distribution and conservation Bioversity
status of Warburgia salutaris (Bertol.) Chiov.: International
a critically endangered forest species in
and SIRMIP
Swaziland
Still in progress
Sibandze, G.F., Dlamini, P.S.,
Dludlu, M.N., Dlamini, C.S.
and Vilane, V.S.
Scientific Validation of Traditional Remedies
for HIV/AIDS
June 2011, SICA’s
Guesthouse, Durban,
South Africa.
SanBio/CSIR/
SIRMIP
LINKS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONS
TITLE
NAME OF UNIT/
CENTRE
REPRESENTATIVE
NATURE OF LINKS
COMMENCE EXPIRY
SIRMIP/
Bioversity
International
Dludlu M.N.
SIRMIP/CSIR
Dlamini P.S.
SPONSORSHIP
(IF ANY)
Research Fellowship
on the conservation
and use of Warburgia
salutaris in Swaziland
1 November,
2011
31 October,
2012
Bioversity
International
Research support
and funding for the
scientific validation of
traditional remedies for
HIV/AIDS
2010
2014
SANBio
SIRMIP/THPs SIRMIP
Committee
Collaboration on
sharing of indigenous
knowledge
2010
Still in
progress
Min. of
Health and
Social welfare,
Bilharzia Unit
Endod Project for the
control of Bilharzia
2004
Still in
progress
Dlamini C.S.
DATES
AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND HONOURS
Staff
DESCRIPTION OF AWARD
AWARDING ORGANISATION
Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo Fellowship 2011 awarded to Mr. M.N. Dludlu
Bioversity International
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THE UNIVERSITY FARM
Mr. S.B. Motsa - Farm Manager
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Farm are to:
area will soon increase by 120 hectares, following completion
of the Dalcrue Farm Project.
LIVESTOCK
Dairy Enterprise
The dairy unit has 64 milking cows. The calving rate during
the year under review was 75% and mortality was 4%. Total
milk production for the year was 154047 litres with an
average daily production of 10 litres per cow. The revenue
from milk sales for the year was E 803,907.40, this indicates
a decrease of 16.5 % compared to the previous year, this was
a result of the following factors;
Provide facilities for practical learning for students, staff
and other interested parties;
Provide facilities for research that focus on the
development of agriculture in Swaziland and the region;
Develop a self-supporting capacity through improved
revenue generation;
Foster the involvement of the University in commercial
farming; and
Provide extension services in the areas of comparative
advantage.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The year 2011 /2012 was characterized by frequent perennial
rains which made it impossible to work in the fields as the
soils became too wet for farming operations to continue.
Prolonged dry spells also presented challenges to the cropping
programme. This was exacerbated by the unreliable supply
of irrigation water from the Malkerns Canal, particularly in
the months of August and October. The early crops; pastures,
silage maize, performed below expectations.
The increasing number of Animal Science Students who
use the milking cows for their research projects by doing
feed trials, this affects the cows’ milk production;
Climate change, that brought about the high
temperatures which affected the cows as they favour low
temperatures for maximum milk production; and
Farm pastures which were not in good state due to the
dry spell, and poor irrigation infrastructure; and
The Farm had no milk cooling tank, from August 2010,
and thus a lot of milk was lost through spoilage. The
milk cooling tank has since been replaced.
The Farm was one of the most affected departments by the
inadequacy of operation funds. This reflected badly on key
revenue generating enterprises like the dairy unit where a
huge drop was observed.
Revenue generated from dairy cattle sales amounted to E140,
471.90. Total revenue from the dairy unit cattle plus milk
sales was E 944, 379.30.
Farm status
The Farm is 260 hectares inclusive of cropped area and
grazing land. The cropped area is 189 hectares of which only
27 hectares are currently irrigated. The size of the irrigated
Beef Enterprise
The Farm had 16 beef cattle, with a calving rate of 67%.
Revenue from the sale of those cattle stood at E62, 690.00.
The revenue was lower than that of the previous year.
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Piggery Enterprise
Revenue from the pig enterprise for the year was
E147, 353.10. This figure represents a 16% decline from the
previous year’s sales. The number of pigs had to be reduced
due to feed shortages, this resulted in low sales.
Overall performance
Total revenue received was E1, 502, 543.30. The overall
results show a 10.75% decline from the previous year’s
revenue.
Personnel
The Farm has the following staff complement:
Other livestock
The small stock herd comprises five sheep and fifteen goats.
These are principally reared for research and teaching
purposes by the Department of Animal Science.
CATEGORY
Crops Unit
In the crops unit, 10Ha of green maize was planted. Revenue
from the sales amounted to E62, 000.00 the rest of the fields
were left fallow due non availability of inputs.
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NUMBERS
Farm Director
Vacant
Farm Manager
1
Farm Foreman
1
Dairy Technician
1
Storeman
1
Tractor Drivers
4
Farm Attendants
12
Dairy Attendants
9
Piggery Attendants
2
Total
31
STATISTICS
STUDENTS ENROLMENT
(a) Per Faculty and Year of Study by Gender
Faculty
Year 1
M
Agriculture
125
Year 2
Total
F
M
Year 3
Total
F
125
250
125
126
M
Year 4
Total
F
M
Year 5
Total
F
M
Year 6
Total M
F
251
104
98
202
100
90
190
-
-
-
Commerce
65
60
125
45
44
89
45
44
89
56
56
112
42
53
95
Education
102
136
238
74
65
139
18
11
29
11
12
23
-
-
-
Health Sci.
69
85
154
42
39
81
39
46
85
30
32
62
38
40
78
Humanities
14
25
39
35
42
77
42
70
112
31
37
68
-
-
-
Science
71
38
109
86
28
114
68
24
92
36
19
55
7
0
7
Soc. Science
66
62
128
60
61
121
72
53
125
49
48
97
42
31
73
F
Year 7
Total M
F
Total
P.G.S.
60
32
92
36
31
67
28
25
53
-
-
-
-
-
-
I. D. E.
143
199
342
206
255
461
156
245
401
118
188
306
18
36
54
37
40
77
30
24
54
Total
901
905
1477
646
686
1400
472
516
1188
474
502
913
174 192
307
37
40
77
30
24
54
Grand Total 5416
(b) By Gender per Faculty
FACULTY
MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
Agriculture
Commerce
454
439
893
253
257
510
Education
205
224
429
Health Sciences
218
242
460
Humanities
122
174
296
Science
268
109
377
Social Science
289
255
544
Institute of PG Studies
124
88
212
Institute of Distance Educ.
708
987
1695
2641
2775
5416
TOTAL
ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
(d) Academic and administrative staff by rank
FACULTY
MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
Professor
11
5
16
Associate Professor
15
6
21
4
1
5
Administrative Staff
27
35
62
Snr. Lecturer
36
15
51
Lecturer
92
83
175
5
11
16
191
156
339
3
2
5
193
158
351
Snr. Administrative Staff
Teaching Assistants and
Admininstrative Assistants
Total
Staff on leave of Absence/
Sabbatical
Total
84
(c) Foreign students by Country of Origin
COUNTRY NAME
MALE OF STUDENTS
Bangladesh
1
Botswana
8
Ghana
1
Japan
1
Kenya
1
Korea Republic
1
Korea Republic
1
Lesotho
2
Nigeria
3
Tanzania
2
Uganda
2
Zambia
8
Zimbabwe
13
TOTAL
43
Academic and Administrative Ataff by Citizenship
FACULTY
SWAZI CITIZENS
IN POST
EXPATRIATES
TOTAL
Administration
61
1
62
Agriculture
37
21
58
Commerce
14
4
18
Education
21
8
29
Health Science
30
7
37
Humanities
17
12
29
Science
28
25
53
Social Science
23
6
29
IDE
7
1
8
Library
9
5
14
Academic Development Center
1
0
1
Center for Community Service
1
0
1
ITCT
1
0
1
Institute of Posts Graduate Studies
2
0
2
UPC
2
0
2
HICC
0
0
0
UNISWA Research Center
2
0
2
SIRMIP
4
1
5
260
91
351
Total
Academic and Administrative Staff by Faculty and gender
FACULTY
Swazi Citizens on Training
FACULTY
MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
Administration
0
2
2
Agriculture
1
1
2
Commerce
1
0
1
Education
0
0
0
Health Science
0
7
7
Humanities
0
0
0
Science
4
0
4
Social Science
1
0
1
IDE
0
0
0
Library
0
0
0
Total
8
10
18
MALE
FEMALE
TOTAL
Administration
37
25
62
Agriculture
38
20
58
Commerce
9
9
18
Education
17
12
29
Health Science
9
28
37
Humanities
10
19
29
Science
43
8
53
Social Science
16
13
29
IDE
2
6
8
Library
5
9
14
Academic Development Centre
0
1
1
Centre for Community Service
0
1
1
ITCT
1
0
1
Institute of Posts Graduate Studies
1
1
2
UPC
1
1
2
HICC
0
0
0
UNISWA Research Centre
1
1
2
SIRMIP
3
2
5
193
158
351
Total
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UNISWA FOUNDATION
Mr. V. Simelane - Caretaker
Under the stewardship of the Board of Trustees, Office of
the Vice Chancellor, support of UNISWA management,
internal stakeholders, the Foundation has secured
approximately E9 million in the 2011/20122 financial year.
Operational Strategy Retreat
The commencement of the 2011/2012 financial year was
highlighted by a one-day brainstorming session where the
UNISWA Foundation staff deliberated and developed a
new blue-print to guide operational undertakings. Since
inception, the corporate ethos of the Foundation has been
firmly grounded in the ability to not only adapt to change
but also to become industry leaders who are constantly
at the forefront of change. This paradigm of thinking has
repeatedly produced sustained superior performance in the
core business of the Foundation resulting in the exceeding
of fundraising targets year-on-year.
Further giving added impetus to the foregoing is the
confluence of factors at play in the internal and external
environment. These have impelled the Foundation to reconfigure its mode of operation and fundraising strategy
accordingly. Indeed, the combined adversarial effect of these
factors has been exemplified by a slump in global economic
performance and the cash flow crisis at Government
level. Consequently, this has resulted in acute budgetary
constraints to fund operational costs, and a steady decline
in the flow of both corporate social investment (CSI) and
international donor aid. The one-day retreat resulted in the
development of the AID Resource Mobilization Strategy
derived from the three main pillars of accountability,
innovation and a donor-centred approach to fundraising.
Launch of the NETCOMM Hub of Creativity at the Kwaluseni
Library
The AID Resource Mobilisation Strategy
The above-mentioned strategy replaced the ‘Operational
Plan for the Business Activities of UNISWA Foundation’
developed in 2006. To re-define and articulate a new
organizational philosophy of the Foundation was deemed
vital and prudent in cognizance of the evolution of the entity
and changes that have occurred in the preceding years.
Consequently, the main distinction of AID is that it places a
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SPTC donation presentation to the UNISWA Foundation
high premium on the three thematic areas of accountability,
innovation and donor-centred fundraising. What is
envisaged is that all strategies, activities and decisions of the
Foundation, at least operationally, will proceed from these
key areas. The strategy was presented by the Foundation
to the UNISWA Senior Management Committee, and the
Board of Trustees for their endorsement.
Inaugural Donor Satisfaction Survey
The rationale for the first ever donor satisfaction survey
was on account of the importance to meet and exceed the
expectations of our most valuable asset – donors, consistent
with our donor-centred fundraising approach. Specifically,
the survey sought to gather important baseline data to be
utilized in the trend analysis of history patterns of donor
funding at the local level, that is in Swaziland. This activity
was considered essential on account of the increasing
prevalence of donor fatigue, and as a deliberate mechanism
to fully understand both the explicitly stated and implicit
needs of current and prospective funders. The survey
which included the creation of a comprehensive database
of local companies, classified by sector, was undertaken
by HT Marketing, a local market research company.
While the donor response rate was not up to maximum
expectations, the survey results underscored the need to
exercise more diligence in determining beforehand the
different budgetary periods and changing CSI focus of the
local business community. This will ensure that donors are
approached at appropriate times, and simultaneously value
propositions of the Foundation are well aligned with CSI
focus and changing funding trends.
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Swaziland Electricity Company (SEC) Donation
Presentation
A function was held at the Kwaluseni Campus, in December,
2011 where SEC donated a total of E3 Million Emalangeni
for the procurement of equipment for the Electrical and
Electronic Engineering building. Through this very kind
gesture SEC issued a compelling statement about its
commitment to contributing towards the development of
the country’s human capital. The donation falls under the
ambit of the UNISWA-INDUSTRY Partnership Initiative
which aims to address the existing gap in the labour market
where there is a dearth of qualified engineers. Worthy of
note is the salience of the engineering profession to the
economic growth of any nation particularly as relates
to infrastructural development. The launch of the new
Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme and the
availing of state-of-the-art equipment means a new breed
of engineers with relevant skills and requiring low training
costs will be produced, going forward.
Launch of a Multi-Million Emalangeni Internet
Bandwidth
The Swaziland Post and Telecommunications Corporation
(SPTC) made a generous corporate donation to the
Foundation by donating E5.6 Million worth of internet
bandwidth to UNISWA. The initial contribution by the
telecommunications company was E1 Million worth of
bandwidth over a three year period commencing in 2007.
An official donation presentation event was held on the
University’s main campus on 7 June, 2011. The contribution
by SPTC means that larger volumes of data are now able to
travel at a much faster rate on the network infrastructure of
UNISWA FOUNDATION - continued
UNISWA. This has improved the speed of web browsing,
downloading and e-mail communication and made it
easier and faster for students and staff to conduct research
on the internet through various e-journal portals and
databases. It is envisaged that the net effect of fast and
reliable access to the aforementioned web-based knowledge
repositories will have a positive trickle-down effect on the
quality of education, and assist UNISWA to live its vision of
“Leadership through Excellence in Education”.
During the event, the Managing Director of NETCOMM,
Mr. Jose Da Costa, pledged to double his donation to
UNISWA in the coming financial year mainly due to the
business support that NETCOMM has received from
UNISWA over the last few years. The new signature of
excellence brought by NETCOMM elevates the level of
sophistication to UNISWA’s information communications
technology infrastructure.
Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation (RSSC)
Donation Presentation
The Managing Director of RSSC, Mr. Nick Jackson,
presented a donation of E60 Thousand Emalangeni at the
Simunye Sugar Estate Club in January, 2012. Mr. Jackson
emphasized the importance that RSSC affords to sharing
profits with the less privileged and in a suitable position
to contribute towards sustainable economic growth. He
further highlighted the renewed focus of RSSC towards
triple-bottom-line reporting which includes reporting
on economic, social and environmental aspects of the
business. The donated funds will be channelled towards the
institutional fund for academic advancement.
Launch of SGL Digital Gateway
On Wednesday 10 November, 2011 during an auspicious
event, the SGL Digital Gateway@UNISWA was officially
launched at the Institute of Distance Education (IDE). In
demonstration of business acumen, Mr. George Henwood,
UNISWA alumnus and CEO of SGL Technologies
collaborated with Woodmaster Furniture to create the
SGL Digital Gateway@UNISWA. The high-tech computer
laboratory which costs E700 Thousand to create, boasts
of the latest computer equipment, furniture, branding
and network infrastructure. During the event Mr. Vick
Irwing the Managing Director of Woodmaster requested
relevant stakeholders to consider concentrating more effort
towards the development of vocational skills particularly
in the carpentry business. He lamented the continuing
importation of furniture from neighbouring South Africa
while the country is resource-rich with a large expanse of
timber plantations. The facility comes as a relief to IDE
students who previously had to compete with full-time
students for the limited space in the available computer
laboratories.
Swaziland Royal Insurance Corporation (SRICO)
Donation Presentation
During the year under review, SRIC continued to avail
its annual contribution of E60 Thousand Emalangeni
to the Foundation. The funding is allocated towards the
Institutional Fund for Academic Advancement, a key
strategic initiative of the Foundation. What is remarkable
about the public-private partnership between SRIC and
UNISWA is that ever since the Foundation became fully
operational in 2006 SRIC has made a contribution on an
annual basis. The level of commitment by the entity is
an positive model for the importance of harnessing the
retention of donors.
Unveiling of NETCOMM Hub of Creativity
NETCOMM, one of UNISWA’s leading suppliers and
service providers has donated state-of-the-art computer
equipment for the establishment of the NETCOMM Hub
of Creativity @ UNISWA.
The high-end facility is located within the UNISWA Main
Campus Library. It was unveiled on Monday 5 December,
2011. The Hub valued at E180 Thousand is equipped
with ten of the latest Apple iMac computers, a new table
top, colour printer and scanner, overhead projector and
electronic projector screen. The donation includes training
on the revolutionary iLifeprogramme for 20 UNISWA
technicians and staff administered by Apple South Africa.
iLife is a suite of software applications developed by Apple
for organizing, editing, and publishing photos, movies,
and music. The suite comprises five applications: iPhoto,
iMovie, iDVD, Garage Ban, and iWeb, all run on the Mac
OS X operating system.
SGL Digital Gateway launch at IDE
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2011/2012 - University of Swaziland

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