VISION MISSION

VISIONLeadership ThroughExcellence in EducationMISSIONThe mission of the University of Swaziland is to achieveexcellence in teaching and learning, research and researchtraining, community service, provision of opportunities forconsultancy, professional leadership and enterprisedevelopment in the contemporary context.

KWALUSENI CAMPUSPrivate Bag 4, Kwaluseni M201, SwazilandTel:+268-2518 4011Fax:+268-2518 5276e-mail: postmaster@admin.uniswa.szLUYENGO CAMPUSP.O. Luyengo, LuyengoTel: +268-2527 4023Fax:+268-2527 4441e-mail: agriculture@uniswa.szMBABANE CAMPUSP.O. Box 369, Mbabane H100, SwazilandTel: +268-2404 0171/2Fax: +268-2404 6241e-mail: healthscience@uniswa.szACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTREPrivate Bag 4, Kwaluseni M201, SwazilandTel: +268-2518 4011Fax: +268-2518 5276e-mail: adc@uniswa.szCONSULTANCY & TRAINING CENTREPrivate Bag 4, Kwaluseni M201, SwazilandTel:+268-2518 4011Fax:+268-2518 5276e-mail: ctc@uniswa.szCENTRE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICESPrivate Bag 4, Kwaluseni M201, SwazilandTel: +268-2518 4011Fax: +268-2518 5276INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGY CENTREPrivate Bag 4, Kwaluseni M201, SwazilandTel: +268-2518 6903e-mail: it@uniswa.szUNISWA PLANNING CENTREPrivate Bag 4, Kwaluseni M201, SwazilandTel: +268-2518 4011Fax:+268-2518 5276e-mail: upc@uniswa.szUNISWA RESEARCH CENTREP.O. Luyengo, SwazilandTel: +268-2527 4023Fax: +268-2527 4441e-mail: research@uniswa.szINSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONPrivate Bag 4, Kwaluseni M201, SwazilandTel: +268-2518 7083e-mail: ide@uniswa.szPublished by the Corporate Affairs Offi ce, UNISWA, June 2011 E-mail: corporate-affairs@uniswa.szDesigned by Sibane Icons: +268-2-404 663301REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

CONTENTSUniversity Council 4University Senate 6Vice Chancellor’s Message 9Internal Audit 12Administration 13Legal Offi ce 16Physical Development 17Student Affairs 21FACULTIESAgriculture 27Commerce 37Education 42Health Sciences 46Humanities 57Science 64Social Science 75Library 79UNITS AND CENTRESInstitute of Post-Graduate Studies 82Institute of Distance Education 84Academic Development Centre 91Centre for Community Services 93Information & CommunicationTechnology Centre 95UNISWA Research Centre 97Swaziland Institute For Research In TraditionalMedicine, Medicinal & Indigenous Food Plants 103University Farm 107Finances 111Statistics 113UNISWA Foundation 115Graduation 119In Memoriam 12006REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 02

The Chancellor of the University of SwazilandHIS MAJESTY, KING MSWATI III03REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIVERSITY COUNCILAppointed by the ChancellorHRH Prince PhindaChairman of CouncilChief J. GamedzeEx-Offi cio MembersMr. M.B. MotsaProf. C.M. MagagulaVice ChancellorProf. V.S.B. MtetwaPro-Vice ChancellorMr. S.S. VilakatiRegistrarAppointed by the Minister for EducationMr. B. StewartMr. M.E. MadlophaElected by SenateMr. B. BhembeProf. N.A. SukatiProf. B.M. DlaminiProf. C.H. HarfordREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 04

UNIVERSITY COUNCILElected by GraduatesAttorney GeneralMs. M.S. Mabuza Mr. T. Maseko Mr. M.J. DlaminiElected by Academic & Administrative StaffElected by StudentsDr. S.S. DlaminiMr. P. DlaminiSenior ManagementProf. C.M. MagagulaVice ChancellorProf. V.S.B. MtetwaPro-Vice ChancellorMr. S.S. VilakatiRegistrarMs. M.R. MavusoLibrarianMr. M.E. DlaminiBursarMr. S.S.K. DlaminiPhysical Planner05REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIVERSITY SENATEEx-Offi cio MembersProf. C.M. MagagulaVice ChancellorProf. V.S.B. MtetwaPro-Vice ChancellorAgricultureMr. S.S. VilakatiRegistrarProf. B.M. DlaminiCommerceProf. A.M. DlaminiDr. M.B. MasukuEducationDr. P.N. JoubertMrs. V.N. NkambuleDr. B.T. DlaminiDr. S.S. ShongweHealth SciencesProf. N.A. SukatiMr. A.F. MuryeREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 06

UNIVERSITY SENATEHumanitiesProf. C.H. Harford Prof. N.F. Awasom Dr. N. DlaminiScienceProf. M.D. Dlamini Prof. D.S. Tevera Dr. B.S. NkosiSocial ScienceLibrarianDr. A.M. Zamberia Mr. M.C. Mkhwanazi Ms. M.R. MavusoStudentsMr. M. MatseKwaluseniMr. N. NhlabatsiLuyengoMr. S. MambaMbabane07REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

The Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive Offi cer of the University of SwazilandProfessor C.M. Magagula06REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 08

VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGEThe University of Swaziland continues to executeits mandate of producing the highly skilled andknowledgeable human capital to bolster thesocio-economic development of the Swazi economyand beyond. This mandate is aligned with the University’score functions, namely teaching, research and communityservice. It is also aligned with the University’s visionofLeadership through Excellence in Education.The mission of the University is Excellence in teachingand learning, research and research training, communityservice, provision of opportunities for consultancy,professional leadership, and enterprise developmentin the contemporary context. Indeed, the measure ofsuccess in the attainment of the University mission liesin the attractiveness and relevance of its programmes,the quality, and the accessibility of its research output,the impact of community service on the benefi ciaries,the adequacy of its fi nancial and physical resources, andsustainability of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).The aftermath of the recent global recession, coupledwith the revisions in the SACU formula for sharingborder proceeds, have negatively affected the University’sfi nancial position. This has had, in turn, a negative impacton the University’s ability to deliver on its mandate. SinceOctober 2010, the University had serious diffi culties inmeeting its fi nancial obligations because of the cash fl owchallenges in the country. Indeed, the decline in SACUreceipts forced Government to cut substantially thesubvention to the University. The net effect of all this isthat the University has beenforced to equally apply costcuttingmeasures, which have had a negative effect on thequality of the programmes and its products.It is against this backdrop that the University’s currentgoing concern is lack of adequate resources for teaching,research, and community service programmes.Forthe University to properly and effectively design andimplementits programmes, it needs to recruit and retainhigh quality academic staff of international repute, be ableto source teaching materials and research equipment, andensure that the libraries are well equipped with up-todatebooks, print and electronic journals and databases.All these resources are a product of a healthy fundingbase.Notwithstanding the above, the University, through theUNISWA Foundation, is working very hard to supplementGovernment subvention and maintain the quality of itsprogrammes and its products. The University drawscomfort from the fact that Government recognizes thateducation is one of the priority areas for stimulatingthe economic recovery of the country. Based on thisrecognition, the University is one of the key educationalinstitutions that should be supported to stimulate theeconomic recovery of the country.The University continues to ensure that its academicprogrammes are responsive to the needs of the country’seconomy. It pays particular attention to global knowledgeeconomy and the labour needs of the Swazi economyand the region. It is in this context that the Universitycontinuously reviews and restructures its academicprogrammes as well as introduce new ones when theneed arises.During the year under review, the University upgraded theDiploma in Commerce in the Faculty of Commerce andthe Diploma in Journalism in the Faculty of Humanities toThe University continues to ensure that its academic programmes are responsive tothe needs of the country’s economy. It pays particular attention to global knowledgeeconomy and the labour needs of the Swazi economy and the region. It is in thiscontext that the University continuously reviews and restructures its academicprogrammes as well as introduce new ones when the need arises.09REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGEFrom left to right (front row) The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. C.M. Magagula, the Managing Director of Tibiyo TakaNgwane, Mr. A.T. Dlamini and the Managing Director of Swaziland Electricity Company, Mr. P. Gumbi(Second Row, left to right) Prof. P.C. Egau, Prof. M.D. Dlamini, Mr. S.S.K. Dlamini, Mr. V. Simelane, Mr. P.N. Mambaand an unidentifi ed offi cial at the entrancethe Bachelor of Commerce and to the Bachelor of Arts inJournalism, respectively.Indeed, for the fi rst time in the history of the University,the Faculty of Agriculture will be offering a PhD degreenext academic year. Also, beginning from next academicyear, the University will replace the fi ve-year degreeprogrammes with four-year degree programmes in theFaculty of Health Sciences, and also offer a Certifi cate inPsychosocial Support for mainly social care-givers to theOrphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVC).Research has shown that training Bachelor of Educationteachers, through the teacher- training college route, isexpensive because it takes a minimum of seven yearsinstead of four years. Government has since taken adecision that all government teacher-training colleges(Ngwane and William Pitcher) should become Universityof Swaziland Colleges. In this regard, negotiations betweenthe University and Government are currently underwayto incorporate the two teacher training colleges into theUniversity.One of the key strategies the University has adopted isto solicit fi nancial support for resources through PPParrangements. The PPP strategy has an inbuilt win-windimension in the sense that both parties become winners.Under the PPP confi guration of our relationship withthe private sector, the University is engaging its existingphilanthropists with a view to designing mutually benefi cialbusiness solutions. Potential participants under thisscheme include telecommunications network companies,sugar millers, and fi nancial institutions.In an attempt to acquire equipment for the newEngineering Building, the University applied the PPPstrategy. The University approached several industriesto contribute towards laboratory equipment for theREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 1006

VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGEEngineering laboratories so that the engineers producedthrough the engineering programme will be relevant tothe needs of industry.We are happy to report that the Swaziland ElectricityCompany has contributed E3,000,000 worth of laboratoryequipment for the Engineering Department this academicyear. The Company has pledged that next year, it willcontribute about E2,000,000 worth of laboratoryequipment for the Engineering programme.For a number of years the University has had inadequateinternet bandwidth of 1.5 Mbps, and instead of at least10Mbps to meet its requirements.To address thischallenge, the University engaged the Swaziland Post andTelecommunications Corporation (SPTC) to considercontributing to the University by increasing the internetbandwidth through offering reduced rates. We are pleasedto report that SPTC has indeed acceded to our requestby contributing E5, 697,576(i.e., E1, 899,192 per annum)through service discounts for the internet bandwidth fora period of three years starting this year.It is indeed pleasing to also report on the annual sponsorshipprovided by the Swaziland Water Corporation Servicesamounting to E64, 000for scholarships under InstitutionalAdvancement.The benefi ciaries of this fi nancial assistanceare students coming from well-performing studentsfrom poor backgrounds. On the other hand, the RoyalSwaziland Sugar Corporation (RSSC)contributes E60,000 annually for infrastructure development. We are verygrateful to these Corporations.The University believes that another key strategy forstimulating and reviving the Swazi economy is to educate,train, mentor, coach, and nurture the Small and MediumEnterprises (SMEs). With this view, the Universityestablished the Entrepreneurship Business DevelopmentCentre (EBDC) in 2009 in response to the national call todevelop and promote the small and medium enterprisesin the business sector.Since then, with the assistance of the CommonwealthSecretariat and the University of Edinburg,a NeedsAssessment and a Strategic Plan have been completed.The University will use the needs assessment results, theEBDC strategic plan and the PPP strategy to capacitatetheCentre andthe SMEs. The University is extremely gratefulto the Commonwealth Secretariat for the fi nancialsupport towards the EBDC.In 2012, the University of Swaziland will be celebrating its30th Anniversary. Indeed the University has evolved fromhumble beginnings in 1982 offering fewer programmes infewer faculties as shown below. In 1982, student enrolmentwas 1,064, but the enrolment in 2010 was 5,556 students,an increase of 522%. In 1982, the University offered8 Bachelor’s degrees, 10 Diplomas, and 3 Certifi cateprogrammes. Currently, the University is offering 21Bachelor’s degrees, 6 Diplomas and 10 Certifi cates.In1982, the University conferred 105 Degrees. In 2010 theUniversity conferred 1,617 degrees.The table below compares 1982 statistics with those of2010 to indicate progress made.In conclusion, the success of the University in attainingits objectives rests on sustained fi nancial support fromGovernment.Table comparing 1982 and 2010 statistics1982 2010ProgrammesNumber of Studentsand GraduatesCertifi cates 3 10Diplomas 10 6Bachelors 8 21Masters 0 10Student Enrolment 1, 064 5,556Degrees Conferred 105 1,61711REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

INTERNAL AUDITeffectiveness of risk management, control and governanceprocess. It ensures that:University assets are safeguarded;Information given to management is accurate,timely and reliable;University policies and procedures adopted bymanagement, and external laws and regulations arecomplied with;Resources are used effi ciently and economically; andOperations and programmes are being carriedout as planned and results are consistent with theUniversity’s objectives.VISIONTo be valued, effective and continually improving for thebenefi t of the University of Swaziland.MISSIONTo assist the University in accomplishing its overallobjective. This will be accomplished through:Improving internal control system and culture;Enhancing management of risks;Enhancing governance processes;Ensuring that assets are adequately safeguarded;andEnsuring value for money is achieved in alloperations.OBJECTIVESMr. S.H. DlaminiInternal AuditorInternal auditing is an independent, objective assuranceand consulting activity designed to add value and improvethe University’s operations. It helps the Universityto accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic,disciplined approach to evaluate and improve theAUDIT COVERAGEDuring the last fi nancial year, the Internal Audit offi ceaudited the following areas:Treasury management (completed annually)Faculty of Humanities;Faculty of Social Science;Faculty of Education;Claims by staff members;Staff advances;Farm;Tendering, Purchasing and Accounts Payments;Some ad-hoc investigations; andFollow-up audits- Centres;- Maintenance;- Workshop and Transport; and- Projects.AUDIT WORK PLANThe Internal Audit offi ce prepares a work plan whichserves as a guide on areas to be audited in the comingyear. The plan for this coming fi nancial year is to coverthe following:Faculties - Agriculture;- Health Sciences;Risk Management workshops;Formulation of Fraud Management Strategy;Library;Treasury – cash management; andFollow-up audits.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 1206

ADMINISTRATIONMr. S.S. VilakatiRegistrarThe Registrar’s Offi ce continues to provide supportservices to enhance teaching and learning at theUniversity. Apart from the Registry, the unitsthat fall under the Registrar’s Offi ce include Security,Workshop and Transport, and Health Care Services(Campus Clinics).A quick glance at the Strategic Plan of the Registrar’sOffi ce will show that most of the strategic objectives setabout two years ago have been achieved.Human ResourcesNotwithstanding the challenges that have been experiencedin the introduction of the performance contracts, HumanResources is confi dent that by April 2012 the system willbe fully operational. Given the unfavourable economicposition of the country, it became necessary to de-linkperformance from the proposed fi nancial reward andto consider other forms of recognition for excellentperformers.To facilitate easy access to human resource informationand improve the decision-making process as well asworkforce planning, the University will be installingACCSYS People-Ware 7.1 which will be integrated withthe payroll system.As some members of staff have challenges that affectperformance that cannot be ignored by the employer, aserious effort is being made to put in place an EmployeeAssistance Programme that will address issues of wellnessamong staff.Training and recruitment of appropriately qualifi ed staffremains a big challenge for the University. Scholarships arenow diffi cult to come by and the University is appreciativeof the decisions made by some staff development fellowsto fi nance their post-graduate studies. During the periodunder review, staff on training and those who havecompleted their studies were as follows:13REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

ADMINISTRATIONContinuedStaff on Training (continued)NAME RANK DEPARTMENTMs. Prudence Khumalo Assistant Bursar BursaryMr. Mduduzi D. Mthembu Lecturer EconomicsMr. Christopher D. Fakudze Lecturer Agricultural Economics & ManagementMr. Bheki Gule Lecturer CommerceMs. Thulile S. Sigwane Lecturer Animal ScienceMs. Sindisiwe Maduna Teaching Assistant Adult EducationMs. Sakhile Masuku Teaching Assistant Community HealthMs. Colile Dlamini Teaching Assistant General NursingMr. Moses Dlamini Teaching Assistant AEMMrs. Patience Hlatshwako Assistant Bursar BursaryMr. Majola Mabuza Lecturer AEMMs. Bongiwe Masilela Lecturer Midwifery ScienceMs. Elizabeth Maziya Lecturer Midwifery ScienceMrs. Nomsa Mndzebele Lecturer Business AdministrationMs. Thabile Ndlovu Lecturer ChemistryMs. L. Perreira-Simelane Lecturer Curriculum & TeachingMr. Samuel Seyama Lecturer GEPMr. Jeremiah Shelembe Lecturer Consumer ScienceMr. M.M. Mkhwanazi Lecturer Agric. and Biosystems EngineeringMrs. Percis Khumalo Teaching Assistant General NursingMs. Nomathemba Nxumalo Teaching Assistant General NursingMr. Andile Methula Lecturer Computer ScienceStaff who completed training in 2010/2011NAME RANK DEPARTMENTDr. Sifi so I. Sithole Doctor of Philosophy General NursingDr. Linoh A. Magagula Doctor of Philosophy Electronic EngineeringDr. Minenhle S.F. Ngcobo Doctor of Philosophy Mathematics EducationMr. Sizwe Mabaso Master’s degree in GIS and Remote Sensing GEPMr. Meshack Dludlu Master of Science in Botany SIRMIPMr. Sifi so Nkambule Master of Science in Physics PhysicsAcademic OfficeTo improve the effi ciency of the Academic Offi ce, theIntegrated Tertiary Softwares (ITS) system was purchasedsome years ago. However, the system is still not fullyoperational due to a number of technical problems beyondthe Academic Office. The Director of the Information andCommunication Technology Centre has been requestedto address these problems.Corporate AffairsThe Corporate Affairs unit continued to present weeklyradio programmes during the period under review. Theseprogrammes have been well received by members of thepublic. Financial constraints are currently making it diffi cultfor the University to introduce television programmes.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 1406

ADMINISTRATIONContinuedArchivesThe Archives Section of the Registry is makingarrangements to microfi lm records covering thethen University of Bechuanaland, Basutoland andSwaziland and the then University of Botswana, Lesothoand Swaziland that are relevant to the University ofSwaziland. The National University of Lesotho has beenformally approached on this matter. Also, to strengthenthe capacity of this unit, a Records Manager, Mr. B.M.Ginindza, was recruited and appointed in 2010.Security, Workshop and Transport, and HealthCare ServicesFollowing the retirement ofMr. H.B. Shabangu in 2010,the University has fi lled theposition of Chief SecurityOffi cer. Mr. David Mavimbela,who was a Senior SecurityOffi cer, has been appointedChief Security Offi cer.Mr. D.M. MavimbelaIn the Transport Section,Mr. Enock Dlamini wasrecruited and appointedDirector of Workshop andTransport. Mr. Dlaminibrings to the Institutionconsiderable experiencefrom the private sector.Mr. Enock DlaminiThe Registrar’s Offi ce iscurrently harmonising theoperations of the Health Care Services at the University.One of the major strategic objectives of the Health CareServices unit, i.e. the purchase of an ambulance to servethe University community, has been achieved.These are critical services that support the core businessof the University, i.e. teaching/learning, research andcommunity service.PromotionsThe following members of staff were promoted duringthe period under review:Academic StaffNAME FORMER RANK NEW RANK DEPARTMENTProf. P.S. Dlamini Senior Lecturer Associate Professor General NursingDr. M.T. Masarirambi Lecturer Senior Lecturer HorticultureDr. S.S. Motsa Lecturer Senior Lecturer MathematicsDr. A Salam Lecturer Senior Lecturer GEPProf. C.W.S. Sukati Senior Lecturer Associate Professor I.D.E.Prof. P.K. Wahome Senior Lecturer Associate Professor HorticultureProf. P.E. Zwane Senior Lecturer Associate Professor Consumer ScienceProf. P.S. Dlamini Dr. M.T. MasarirambiDr. S.S. Motsa Dr. A. Salam15REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

ADMINISTRATIONContinuedProf. C.W.S. SukatiProf. P.K. WahomeProf. P.E. ZwaneWith effect from 2011, the processing of applications for promotion will start in May and any changes will be effected inApril of the following year.Non-Academic StaffNAME FORMER RANK NEW RANK DEPARTMENTMr. Mluleki Dlamini Assistant Transport Offi cer Transport Offi cer TransportMr. Simon Silenge Senior Cook Head Chef RefectoryMr. Victor Mphila Heavy Duty Driver Assistant Transport Offi cer TransportMr. Mluleki DlaminiMr. Simon SilengeMr. Victor MpilaStaff on Full-time TrainingNAME DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONMr. Kingsley Dlamini Agricultural Education and Extension TechnicianMr. Sandile Shongwe Crop Production TechnicianMr. Stanley S. Simelane Geography, Environmental Science and Planning TechnicianMr. Vusie Msimango Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering TechnicianStaff who completed trainingNAME DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONDlamini Mbongiseni Chemistry TechnologistREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR1606

LEGAL OFFICEVISIONEnsure the realisation of the vision of the University byproviding effi cient legal services to the University.MISSIONTo provide legal advice and services to protect theinterests of the University and to ensure that theUniversity adheres to legal requirements and conductsits business in accordance with a sound legal practiceand framework within the laws of the country and inparticular the University of Swaziland Act and theUniversity Statutes.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Legal Offi ce are to:Provide legal advice and ensure legality in decisionmaking and adherence to and compliance with theUniversity of Swaziland Act, Statutes and other legalrequirements;Minimize legal challenges to activities of theUniversity and potential litigation involving theUniversity;Ensure soundness of contracts and other legaldocuments to which the University is a party;Ensure that the University legal framework isupdated; andProvide legal and administrative support in respectof disciplinary matters involving students andpersonnel.SUMMARYThe Legal Office continues to play a pivotal role in theprovision of legal services to all structures of the University.One such crucial role is to ensure that the University legalregime is reviewed and updated to keep apace with thechanging demands of the University. To this extent, theStatutes of the University have been updated; and areas stilloutstanding will be finalised in June 2011. Also, the Officehas spearheaded the process of amending the University ofSwaziland Act, 1983, which is now nearing completion. It ishoped that a Bill incorporating the proposed amendmentswill go through the legislative structures of the countrybefore the end of 2011 and that a new Act will bepromulgated.Ms. G.P. MndzebeleSenior Legal Offi cerThe Offi ce continues to promptly deal with disciplinarymatters involving both students and employees of theUniversity. With no backlog of cases, it is believed that theeffi cient disposal of disciplinary matters will go a long wayin addressing issues of indiscipline among staff membersand students.The Offi ce has been available to give legal advice or opinionson a wide range of issues. The Offi ce has ensured legality indecision-making and this has invariably contributed to thedecline in litigation. There have been a few labour mattersthat have gone as far as the Conciliation, Mediation andArbitration Commission (CMAC) and two have gone asfar as the Industrial Court.In line with its objective of ensuring soundness ofcontracts and other legal instruments, the Offi ce hasbeen able to draft and vet a number of contracts that theUniversity has entered into with other parties. This is forthe purpose of protecting the interests of the Universityat all times.17REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTMr. S.S.K. DlaminiPhysical PlannerVISIONTo be recognised as a professional unit providing outstandingsupport services to the University.MISSIONTo carry out professional and quality services in planning,development, and maintenance of physical infrastructureto support the University’s vision and mission.DEVELOPMENTSThe economic climate during the year underreview resulted in reduced spending towardscapital funding for new physical infrastructure.Funds were available for ongoing capital projectsand these were the Kuwait Sports Emporium at theKwaluseni Campus and the National Crop ProductionCentre at the Luyengo Campus.Projects that were under construction at the time ofreporting last year such as the completed EngineeringBuilding at Kwaluseni and the almost completedExpansion of Teaching Space and Offi ces at Luyengoare now available for use by students and staff. Theseprojects were funded by the Swaziland Government.KUWAIT SPORTS EMPORIUMDuring the year under review, funding for the developmentwas received from the Swaziland Government toadd to the funding from the State of Kuwait. Additionalfunding was necessitated by the change in scope ofwork. Additional facilities and features added were alounge, squash court, ablution facilities for the disabled,monument of appreciation, and the entrance landscaping.These upgrades resulted in the escalation of costs. Theproject is at an advanced stage and the revised targetedcompletion date is 12 July, 2011.The challenges in this project were inclement weather,the scope change, procurement of materials fromoverseas, and the delay in supplying information requiredby the contractor.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 1806

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTContinuedThe Sports Emporium at UNISWA, Kwaluseni CampusNATIONAL CROP PRODUCTIONCENTREThis project is near completion. The roof has been installedand the building fi nishes such as plastering, painting, glazing,tiling, and fi ttings have started. The anticipated completiondate for this project is early June 2011. During the lastreport, the building was at foundation stage. Progress hasbeen satisfactory.During the year under review, the Swaziland Governmentallocated funds for this project to add to the funding fromthe Government of Japan. The challenges in this projectwere inclement weather and scope of work change.During tendering, some segments of the building wereremoved in order to reduce costs, however, these werereinstated when construction commenced.CAMPUS RENEWAL PROJECTSThe Swaziland Government continued to fund therehabilitation of infrastructure and equipment replacementprogramme at the University. During the year underreview, the following projects were undertaken:PROJECT CAMPUS OCCUPATION1. Main Car Park resurfacing with Premix Kwaluseni Completed2. Campus access road and car parks rehabilitation Mbabane Completed3. Installation of Highlight Mast Lights (on campus and at theDalcrue Farm)Kwaluseniand LuyengoCompleted4. Rehabilitation of Tennis Courts Kwaluseni Completed5. Rehabilitation of Tennis Courts Luyengo Completed6. Development of Sporting Facilities Mbabane Ongoing, to becarried over to 20117. Roof Envelope in the Library to address leaking roof Kwaluseni Ongoing, to becarried over to 20118. Installation of a borehole system and 62000L storage tank Luyengo Ongoing, to becarried over to 20119. Replacement of old classroom furniture (400 desks) Luyengo Completed10. Access Control System in the Library Kwaluseni Ongoing19REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTContinuedThe new Institute of Distance Education ComputerLaboratoryThe front part of the Electrical and ElectronicEngineering buildingMEMBERSHIP ANDCONFERENCESThe University maintained its membership with theHigher Education Facilities Management Association ofSouthern Africa (HEFMA). In 2010, three staff membersin the Department attended the annual conferencehosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA). Thetheme of the Conference was “Facilities Managementin 2010 – Opportunities for Improvement”. The staffmembers who attended the Conference were Mr. S.S.K.Dlamini, Mr. P.N. Mamba and Mr. D. Ndlovukazi.The National Crop Production Centre underconstruction at the Luyengo CampusIDE COMPUTER LABAT KWALUSENIThis project was designed internally and constructedby Maintenance Staff. Construction was completed inNovember 2010. Duration of the project was six (6)months with no challenges and hence a great success.WOMEN’S AGRICULTURALHOSTEL AT LUYENGOThe Women’s Hostel project was designed internallyand constructed by the Maintenance Department. TheUniversity received about 78% of the funding from theGovernment of Japan. The building will support theactivities of the National Crop Production Centre. Theproject is 95% completed. The target completion date is30 April, 2011.NEW STAFF MEMBERSThe Department welcomes Mr. Mangaliso K. Sikhondze,Inspector of Works for the Kwaluseni Campus. Mr.Sikhondze holds a Diploma in Building Studies. His arrivalwill strengthen the supervisory and technical cadre inthe Department.Mr. Mangaliso K. SikhondzeREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 2006

STUDENT AFFAIRSVISIONExcellence in the provision of administrative leadershipand counselling services to students at the University;and the promotion of educational and administrativesupport to all structures of the University.MISSIONTo provide leadership, social, extracurricular andacademic counselling programmes to all students. TheDepartment of Student Affairs also seeks to challengestudents to become responsible and productive citizensof society and to support the University’s educational andadministrative goals.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Student Affairs Department are to:Facilitate harmonious student interaction withpeers and the entire University community;Provide counselling services to students withacademic and social problems;Raise awareness on all health issues;Facilitate the active involvement of students in allactivities organised by the Students RepresentativeCouncil (SRC), clubs and societies;Raise students’ awareness and criticalunderstanding of relevant University regulations;andSupport student participation and contribution innational socio-economic and political issues.UNIVERSITY CAMPUSESThe University of Swaziland comprises threecampuses: Kwaluseni, Luyengo and Mbabane.Kwaluseni is the main campus with centraladministrative offices.HEALTH SERVICESThe following services are provided by the Universityclinics:CurativePrenatal care; andFamily planning.A review of patient records at the three campus clinicsfor the 2010/2011 academic year show:Kwaluseni Campus Clinic5965 for curative care;234 for family planning; and47 for prenatal care.Luyengo Campus Clinic1249 patients for curative;40 for family planning; and31 for prenatal care.Mr. M. KuneneDean of Student AffairsMbabane Campus Clinic928 Patients for curative;8 for prenatal care; and5 for family planning.For curative and serious ailments, some patients weretransferred to Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital and somewere attended to by the Campus Doctor.KWALUSENI CAMPUSCOUNSELLING SERVICESAND ACTIVITIESAs part of its key functions, the Kwaluseni CounsellingCareer and Development Unit (CCDU) providedservices to students, staff and members of thecommunity in various specialties both individually andin groups. The Unit offered career guidance to schoolleavers intending to pursue tertiary education andto pupils seeking clarifi cation on UNISWA admissionrequirements. The Unit offered counselling and therapyfor personal, social, psychological, academic, HIV/AIDS,spiritual, family and other problems to its clients.21REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

STUDENT AFFAIRSContinuedSummary of CCDU Activities for the 2010/2011 Academic YearACTIVITY NO. OF ATTENDEES VENUE DATE1. Social/personal counselling 274 Counselling offi ce Continuous2. Psycho-Social counselling 54 Counselling offi ce Continuous3. Academic counselling 110 Counselling offi ce Continuous4. Spiritual counselling 38 Counselling offi ce Continuous5. Financial counselling 31 Counselling offi ce Continuous6. Career guidance 155 Counselling offi ce Continuous7. HIV/AIDS counselling 55 Counselling offi ce Continuous8. Peer Counsellors and Educators(PCE) coordination and meetings9. Christian Communitycoordination and meetings2510KwaluseniMbabaneContinuous16 Societies Offi ce and Chapel Continuous10. Career guidance 40 Lozitha High School 14/04/10550 Ngwane Central and three neighbouring15/04/10high schools600 Malindza High and six11/03/10neighbouring schools450 Zombondze National High 21/04/10400 Enhlanganisweni High 20/05/1090 Esitsatsaweni High 26/05/10850 Esandleni Inkhundla28/05/10(12+ high schools)900 Swazi National High 25/08/10450 Evelyn Baring High 05/08/101500 U-Tech and 17 other high schools 17/02/11450 Inyandza High 12/11/10560 Etimpisini High 10/02/11Trainings offered25 Ngwane TTC 25/08/101. Peer counsellors36 Mbabane Campus 10/09/102. UNISWA PCE14 Kwaluseni Campus 02/10/103. UNISWA PCE4. Alliance church youth130 Lushikishini 13/11/105. William Pitcher SRC13 William Pitcher College, Manzini 13/01/1170 Multi-Purpose Hall 16/04/1040 A.3.1 04/02/10250 MPH 16/02/1015 Commerce Conference Room 18/02/10LUYENGO CAMPUSCOUNSELLING ANDDEVELOPMENT SERVICESIn its effort to create an environment conducive toacademic success for both teaching and learning, theCounselling Unit continues to provide a wide rangeof services to students, staff, schools, colleges and tocommunities around the Luyengo campus. Numerousindividual and group forums are offered with the supportof partners including NERCHA, Lusweti, PSI, and FLAS.The vibrancy in the target population has challenged theUnit to adopt diverse approaches in its service provision,and these include the use of theatre forums, video shows,seminars, pyjama parties and dialogues.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 2206

STUDENT AFFAIRSContinuedEnvironmental Health Science Association students working at the 2011 Madulini OutreachCOUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPYThe Luyengo Counselling and Development Unitcontinues to experience a rise in the number ofclients seeking counselling and therapy. Students arethe main group accessing services, but the Unit hasexperienced a gradual increase in the number ofstaff members seeking help and referring immediatefamily members for counselling. Peer Education andCounselling is one vehicle the Unit has used to reacha larger number of its target population within andbeyond the University. Through this approach, a numberof networks have been established and both informaland formal fun-fi lled forums have been used to addressemerging issues amongst students and peers beyond theboarder population.Luyengo Counselling Services Provided in 2010/2011TYPE NUMBER NATURE / DESCRIPTIONPsychological 31 Clients who are failing to cope psychologically and emotionally withstressful situations and challenges. Suicidal and traumatised individuals.Academic 47 Clients in need of academic support with their projects, study skills, timemanagement, exam anxiety and information on topical issues.Vocational/ Career 26 Clients who need career guidance towards choosing or changing coursesand job search skills.Personal/Social/Health 93 Social and personal relations, fi nance-related concerns, food security andhealth threatening situations.23REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

STUDENT AFFAIRSContinuedCAREER DEVELOPMENTACTIVITIESGraduate and youth unemployment continues to hauntthe Government of Swaziland and most investors intertiary education. In its effort to reduce this impact, thecounselling and career development unit has, from thisacademic year, piloted a faculty-based approach to careercounselling and development. In this initiative, the Unitworked mainly with the SRC and Peer Educators andCounsellors in holding a graduate mentor seminar, careerclinics and a careers fair for the Faculty of Agriculture. TheDepartment of Consumer Science also collaborated toprepare this year’s careers fair. These forums, which weremainly voluntary, were meant to expose students to theworld of work and to equip them with skills to enhancetheir employability.COMMUNITY OUTREACH / SCHOOL VISITSSCHOOL ACTIVITY DATENgwane College Orientation August 2010William Pitcher College Orientation August 2010Enhlanganisweni High School Guidance and counselling workshop for teachers September 2010Enhlanganisweni High School Career guidance October 2010Encabaneni High School Career guidance and peer mentorship February 2011Emvimbeko High School Career guidance and peer mentorship February 2011St. Paul’s High School Career guidance February 2011U-Tech High School Careers fair March 2011Jericho High School Careers fair March 2011Hosea High School Careers fair March 2011Enkhungwini High School Careers fair March 2011Esandleni High School Careers fair March 2011CULTURE, SPORTS ANDRECREATIONINTERVARSITY GAMESThe 2010/2011 Intervarsity games were held at theUniversity of Botswana (UB) from 27 February to3 March, 2011.OFFICIAL OPENINGThe offi cial opening of the games was performed by theBotswana Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture on 28February, 2011. Among the invited guests was the Chief ofthe area, Kgosi Kgomo.Culture day celebrations marked the end of the games.This was a very colourful event where the cultures of thethree countries were showcased with song, dance, craftsand traditional foods for sampling. Traditional dress wasthe order of the day.A UNISWA student pictured after receiving a trophy atthe 2010/2011 Intervarsity Games held at the Universityof BotswanaREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 2406

STUDENT AFFAIRSContinuedThe UNISWA team at the offi cial opening of the 2010/2011 Intervarsity GamesKWALUSENI CAMPUSSoccer2010/11 has been a good year for the soccer team.The team was crowned Amajita Champions, a campaignsponsored by PSI Swaziland for HIV/AIDS counsellingand testing. The team was also runners-up in the DynamicDistributors league tournament. They were knocked outin the early stages of the Dynamic Distributors knockout.NetballThe netball team is undergoing a diffi cult cycle thistime around. They took second place in the DynamicDistributors league and were beaten in the semi-fi nals ofthe Dynamic Distributors knockout.CricketThe cricket team has come of age after struggling sinceits inception. In 2011, the cricket team was crownedwinners in the Intervarsity Games.The Swaziland Cricket Association hosted a dinner inhonour of the UNISWA cricket team.Law SocietyThe UNISWA Law Society, as part of its academicobligation, tours the High Court of Swaziland in orderto become familiar with the High Court proceedings.Students in Free EnterpriseSIFE UNISWA is a club of students that visits communitiesto help with business skills.Lunch Hour Christian FellowshipThe Lunch Hour fellowship is a Christian group. Oncea year, for one week they hold a prayer, where differentguests are invited.LUYENGO CAMPUSSportsThe Luyengo campus continues to provide differentsporting codes and non-sporting codes such as soccer,volleyball, netball, tennis, athletics, aerobics and music. Withthe aim of producing quality teams, competitions are heldboth within campus and outside. The main competitionsheld inter-programme within Campus are for soccer, andother sports teams mainly enter outside competitionsorganised by the Swaziland University and CollegesSports Association (SUCSA). Luyengo has fared well in thecompetitions and almost all the teams were placed in theaward categories. The rugby and athletics teams take partin locally run competitions by associations in Swazilandother than SUCSA. By joining the local associations theteams are kept active throughout the year. This year sawthe birth of a women’s rugby team which competed forthe first time during the Intervarsity Games.25REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

STUDENT AFFAIRSContinuedThe UNISWA cricket team after being crowned winners at the 2010/2011 Intervarsity GamesClubs and SocietiesThe number of clubs and societies continues to growas almost all departments now have societies. By joiningthese clubs and societies, students learn from one anotherand also through excursions, open lectures and debates.Religious groups such as Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists,and Zionists are active in outreach programmes andcommunity services.The student-initiated Siyafundza fi nancial aid fundcontinues to give soft tuition and personal loans tomembers in need. The fund has been growing year-by-yearin terms of both membership and fi nances. In addition toloans, members have embarked on community service inthe form of buying uniforms, stationery and furniture forneedy schools.MBABANE CAMPUSOne of the objectives of the Student Affairs Department isto facilitate active involvement of students in all activitiesorganized by the Students Representative Council (SRC)including cultural and sporting activities, debates, andevents related to national and socio-economic issues.Students of the Faculty of Health Sciences took part inextracurricular activities organized by the SwazilandUniversity and Colleges Sports Association (SUCSA)including ball games, choral music, and athletics.Men’s VolleyballLeague section: The men’s volleyball team got thirdplace.Women’s VolleyballLeague section: The women’s volleyball team went asfar as the semi-fi nals and got third place.Amajita Cup by PSIThe aim of the Amajita Cup is for male students toknow their HIV status. The faculty soccer team joinedthis cup after members tested for HIV; unfortunatelythe team did not make it beyond the preliminarystage.NetballLeague section: The netball team got third place.Knock-out section: The netball team was eliminatedin the preliminary stages.PoolThe Faculty has a young team of talented players whoare dedicated to the sport of pool. Last season theycame in fourth place. This season, the team came inthird and received a bronze medal.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 2606

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREProf. B.M. DlaminiDean - Faculty of AgricultureVISIONLeadership through excellence in education, research, andcommunity service.MISSIONIn order to serve the needs of the Kingdom of Swaziland andbeyond, the Faculty of Agriculture seeks to pursue excellencein teaching, research, and community service, and enterprisedevelopment.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Faculty of Agriculture are to:Adopt teaching strategies that are responsive to theneeds and aspirations of the internal and externalenvironment of the Faculty of Agriculture whilefavouring a proper balance of teaching, research,community service, and enterprise development;Produce human resources at tertiary levels wellequippedfor both the job market and self-employment;Collaborate and partner with relevant stakeholdersin the development and dissemination of agriculturaltechnology and information;Develop and operate a library that provides anexcellent information service to the academiccommunity of the Faculty and serves as a referencecentre for the public;Conduct demand-driven research and relevantstudent research training aimed at increasedproduction, poverty alleviation, and environmentalconservation;Disseminate research-derived information in ausable form to all stakeholders;Develop and operate commercial enterprises togenerate funds for the University;Provide consultancy services; andAddress environmental concerns.27REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREContinuedlearning. The Faculty offers four-year degree programmesin the following disciplines of study:Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management,Agricultural Education, Animal Science,Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, Consumer Science, ConsumerScience Education, Textile and Apparel Design andManagement, as well as Food Science, Nutritionand Technology. The Faculty is currently workingon a four-year degree in Natural ResourcesManagement.Pure bred rabbits of the Animal Science DepartmentEXECUTIVE SUMMARYIntroductionThe Faculty has the University Farm and seven academicdepartments: Agricultural Economics and Management,Agricultural Education and Extension, Animal Science,Crop Production, Horticulture, Consumer Sciences, andAgricultural and BioSystems Engineering. The UniversityFarm stands on a 260-ha parcel of land that is anintegral part of the Faculty, as it provides opportunitiesfor hands-on acquisition of skills and entrepreneurialStrategic PlanThe Faculty has recently completed a StrategicPlan for the 2010 to 2014 period. Issues in theStrategic plan relate to introducing new relevantprogrammes, such as those in the areas ofenvironmental science, agricultural engineering and/or mechanisation, and forestry. The introduction ofnew programmes would necessitate a name change forsome departments. Human resource development atthe Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels is another issueaddressed in the plan. Other issues include provisionof business skills; improvements in students’ industryand school attachments; developing proposals forestablishing links; and creating new faculties, centres, anddepartments.A herd of indigenous goats reared by the Animal Science DepartmentREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 2806

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREContinuedFaculty ResearchThe past year has seen members of staff engaged inresearch that addressed issues in extension education;biotechnology; greenhouse gas; hydro-ponics systems;organic manures; cattle diseases; indigenous fermentedfoods and beverages; potential of use of solar energyto pasteurize drinking water; current status of science,technology and innovation; soil erosion; and poverty.Staff and students are engaged in a variety of communityactivities. Four research projects were approved bythe UNISWA Research Board during the 2010/2011academic year.EntrepreneurshipThe Faculty of Agriculture continues to provideentrepreneurship training to all students enrolled inthe Faculty. Students take an entrepreneurship courseduring the second year, and conduct an entrepreneurshipproject for two semesters during the third year of study.Since jobs are scarce for graduates, the solution lies indeveloping a new generation of entrepreneurs capableof turning opportunities into job-creating enterprises.Graduates need support of experienced, well qualifi edand highly motivated mentors in academia, research, andindustry.Faculty Research AgendaThe Faculty of Agriculture set its research agenda toaddress certain objectives of the National DevelopmentStrategy and pillars of the Millennium DevelopmentGoals. Research themes include crop improvement andsustainable crop production; improvement of livestockand poultry productivity; land and water resourcesmanagement; food security and agricultural productivity;improvement of teaching and learning in agriculture;provision of extension support, training and research;consumer protection; household food security andlivelihoods; and development of appropriate technologiesfor fruit, vegetable and fl ower production.Field AttachmentThe Faculty of Agriculture continues to providestudent industry training. During the 2010/2011academic year, 230 students were attached to private,government, and parastatal organizations. The Facultyof Agriculture is aware of its need to respond to therapidly changing world by being able to change itscurricula as needed and by ensuring student exposureto the current environment so that graduates are ableto succeed in the industry in which they fi nd themselves.The Faculty must provide the necessary support sograduates are at the cutting-edge of their disciplinesand professions and have mastered the skills requiredto succeed in multi-disciplinary and multi-institutionalteams and systems. The fi eld attachment programmein the Faculty of Agriculture attempts to providethis training and also establish networking and linkprogramme opportunities for future employment.Student Teacher TrainingThe Faculty of Agriculture continues to provide studentteacher training. During the 2010/2011 academic year,18 students from Consumer Science Education and 122students from Agricultural Education and Extension wereattached to various high schools in the country. Attachingstudents to schools provides the two departments theopportunity to contribute to curriculum implementationissues in the schools. The interaction may infl uencestudents’ perceptions regarding preparation for careersin agriculture and consumer science, and may helpimprove the teaching of agriculture and consumerscience in schools. This exercise requires that studentsunderstand that agriculture and consumer science aremuch more than hoeing and weeding or cooking andsewing – that the disciplines offer career opportunitiessuited to a wide range of interests and capabilities.Dalcrue Farm Irrigation ProjectThe Dalcrue Farm Irrigation Project funded by theJapanese Government is almost complete. Thus, duringthe academic year, cropping plans were established touse the new irrigation system.Master of Science ProgrammesDuring the past two years, the Faculty of Agriculturehas submitted, to the Institute of Post-graduate Studies,three M.Sc. proposals in Horticulture, Animal Science, andConsumer Science Education, and a Ph.D. programmein Agricultural Education. These programmes wereapproved by the Senate during the year.29REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREContinuedRESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch CompletedRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OF FUNDINGEdje, O.T.Jibowo, A. A.Dube, M.A.Dlamini, R.M.Wahome, P.K.Oseni, T.O.Masarirambi, M.T.Shongwe, V.D.Research in ProgressConservation Agriculture: Effects of Timeof Undersowing Maize (Zea mays L.) withSunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) on MaizeYieldUtilisation of Local Leaders in SwazilandAgricultural ExtensionProduction of Gypsophila(Gypsophila paniculata L.) Using DifferentHydroponics SystemsUNISWA Research BoardUNISWA Research BoardUNISWA Research BoardRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OF FUNDINGDlamini, R.M.Motsa, N.M.Vilane, B.R.T.Mahazo, N.Masarirambi, M.T.Earnshaw, D.M.Dlamini, E.Mavimbela, S.G.Jansen van Rensburg, W.S.Van Averbeke, W.Shippers, R.R.Oagile, O.T.Masarirambi, M.T.Masuku, M.B.Rugambisa, J.I.The Status of ConservationAgriculture in SwazilandThe Use of Mycorrhizae to ManageBacterial Wilt on TomatoesDevelopment and Promotion ofTraditional VegetablesContract Farming and Risk Management inthe Broiler Industry in SwazilandFAO-SwazilandMoA and BIOCULTSADC-EU (2007-2012)SelvesOseni, T.O. Hydroponics Production UNISWA Department of HorticultureVilakati, R.L.Dlamini, R.M.Zwane, P.E.Ncube, M.B.Joubert, P.Characterisation of Indigenous Chickensand their Perceived Contribution to RuralFood Security in SwazilandA Case Study on a Management Style inthe Apparel Manufacturing SectorUNISWA Research BoardSelvesInternational JournalsAlimi, T. and Masuku, M.B. (2010). Determinants ofHousehold Participation in the Child Labour Force:The Case of Iwo Local Government Area in OsunState, Nigeria. Agrekon, 49(3): 358-372.Dlamini, S., Rugambisa, J.I., Masuku, M.B., and Belete, A.(2010). Technical Efficiency of Small Scale SugarcaneFarmers in Swaziland: A Case Study of Vuvulaneand Big Bend Farmers. African Journal of AgriculturalResearch (AJAR) 5(9) (May): 935-940.Hlatshwayo, M.S. and Wahome, P.K. (2010). Effectsof Shading on Growth, Flowering and Cut FlowerQuality in Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus). Journal ofAgriculture and Social Sciences 6(2): 34-38.Kabuya, F.I. (2011). Development Ideas in Post-Independence: Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Developmentand Agricultural Economics (JDAE) 3(1) (Jan): 1-6.Mabundza, R.M., Wahome, P.K., and Masarirambi,M.T. (2010). Effects of Different Pre-GerminationREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 3006

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREContinuedTreatment Methods on the Germination of Passionfruit(Passifl ora endulis) Seeds. Journal of Agriculture andSocial Sciences 6(3): 57-60.Mamba, B.K. and Wahome, P.K. (2010). Propagationof Geranium (Perlagonium hortorum) Using DifferentRooting Medium Components. American-EurasianJournal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 7:497-500.Manyatsi, A.M. and Hlophe, E.T. (2010). The Contributionof Sale of Firewood to Livelihoods in theLowveld of Swaziland and its Environmental Sustainability.Current Research Journal of Social Sciences 2(3):226-232.Manyatsi A.M., Mhazo N., Msibi S., and Masarirambi,M.T. (2010). Utilization of Wetland Resources forLivelihoods in Swaziland: The Case of LobambaLomdzala Area. Current Research Journal of SocialSciences 2(3): 262-268.Manyatsi, A.M., Mhazo, N., Mkhatshwa, M., andMasarirambi, M.T. (2011). The Effect of Different In-situWater Conservation Tillage Methods on Growth andDevelopment of Taro (Colocasia esculenta L.). AsianJournal of Agricultural Sciences 3(1): 11-18.Manyatsi, A.M., Mhazo, N., and Masarirambi, M.T.(2010). Climate Variability and Change as Perceivedby Rural Communities in Swaziland. Research Journalof Environmental and Earth Sciences 2(3): 164-169.Masarirambi, M.T., Manyatsi, A.M., and Mhazo, N.(2010). Distribution and Utilization of Wetlands inSwaziland. Research Journal of Environmental and EarthSciences 2(3): 146-152.Masarirambi, M.T, Mavuso, V., Shongwe, V.D., Nkambule,T.P., and Mhazo, N. (2010). Indigenous Post-harvestHandling and Processing of Traditional Vegetablesin Swaziland: A Review. African Journal of AgriculturalResearch. 5(24): 3333-3341.Masarirambi, M.T., Hlawe, M.M., Oseni, O.T., and Sibiya,T.E. (2010). Effects of Organic Fertilisers on Growth,Yield, Quality and Sensory Evaluation of Red Lettuce(Luctuca sativa L.) ‘Veneza Roxa’. Agriculture and BiologyJournal of North America 1(6): 1319-1324.Masarirambi, M.T., Shongwe, V.D., and Chingwara,V. (2010). The Effect of GA3 and Ethephone onSynchronization of Coffee (Coffea arabica) Floweringand Berry Ripening. Acta Horticulturae 884: 573-580.Matope, G., Bhebhe, E., Muma, J.B., Lund, A., andSkjerve, E. (2010). Herd-level Factors for BrucellaSeropositivity in Cattle Reared in Smallholder DairyFarms of Zimbabwe. Preventative Veterinary Medicine94: 213-221.Matope G., Bhebhe E., Muma, J.B., Lund, A., and Skjerve,E. (2011). Risk Factors for Brucella spp. Infection inSmallholder Household Herds. Epidemiol Infect 139:157-164.Mavimbela, P., Masuku, M.B., and. Belete, A. (2010).Contribution of Savings and Credit Cooperatives toFood Crop Production in Swaziland: A Case Studyof Smallholder Farmers. African Journal of AgriculturalResearch (AJAR) 5(21) (Nov): 2868-2874.Mhazo, N., Dlamini, N., Dlamini, A.M., and Masarirambi,M.T. (2010). Evaluation of the Potential of usingSolar Energy to Pasteurise Drinking Water: UsingEscherichia coli (E. coli) as an Indicator. Research Journalof Environmental and Earth Sciences 2(3): 159-163.Mndebele, C.B.S. (2010). Guidance Counsellors’Perceptions of High School Vocational Education:Sub-Saharan Experience from Swaziland. InternationalJournal of Vocational Education and Training 18(2): 33-47.Njagi, R.K. and Zwane, P.E. (2011). Variation inMeasurements Across Different Brands of SameStyle Ladies’ Pants in Swaziland. International Journal ofFashion Design, Technology and Education 4(1): 51-57.Nxumalo, S.S. and Wahome, P.K. (2010). Effects ofApplication of Short-days at Different Periods of theDay on Growth and Flowering in Chrysanthemum(Dendranthema grandifl orum Kitam.). Journal ofAgriculture and Social Sciences 6(2): 39-42.Okunade, E.O. and Jibowo, A.A. (2010). LeadershipStyles among Rural Women Associations in OrireLocal Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria.Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 4: 77-89.Oseni, T.O. and Aliyu, I.G. (2010). Effect of RowArrangements on Sorghum-Cowpea Intercrops inthe Semi-arid Savannah of Nigeria. International Journalof Agriculture and Biology 12: 137-140.Oseni, T.O. (2010). Evaluation of Sorghum-CowpeaIntercrops Productivity in Savanna Agro-ecologyUsing Competition Indices. Journal of AgriculturalScience 2: 229-234.Oseni, T.O., Shongwe, N.S., and Masarirambi, M.T.(2010) Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (AM) onthe Performance of Tomato Nursery Seedlings inVermiculite. International Journal of Agriculture andBiology 12: 789-792.31REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREContinuedShongwe, V.D., Magongo, B.N., Masarirambi, M.T., andManyatsi, A.M. (2010). Effects of Irrigation MoistureRegimes on Yield and Quality of Paprika (Capsicumannuum L). Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 35: 717-722.Soyebo, K.O. and Jibowo, A.A. (2010). Gender Analysisof Household Income Management among RuralHouseholds of Osun State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultureand Rural Development 4: 29-40.Tsabendze, M.W. and Wahome, P.K. (2010). Influenceof Different Irrigation Regimes on the Production ofLettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). American-Eurasian Journal ofAgricultural and Environmental Sciences 8: 233-238.Wahome, P.K., Masarirambi, M.T., and Shongwe, V.D.(2010). Evaluating Different Hydroponics Systems forGrowth, Flowering and Quality of Gladiolus (Gladiolusgrandifl orus L.). International Journal of Agriculture andBiology 12: 649-654.Wahome, P.K., Motsa, N., Masarirambi, M.T. andShongwe, V.D. (2010). Effects of Hydroponics Systemsand Growing Media on Productivity of Tomato(Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Botswana Journal ofAgriculture and Applied Sciences 6: 4-12.Zwane, P.E., Dlamini, A.M., and Nkambule, N. (2010).Antimicrobial Properties of Sisal (Agave sisalana)Used as an Ingredient in Petroleum Jelly Production inSwaziland. Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences2(6): 370-374.Zwane, P.E., Sithole, M.M., and Hunter, L. (2010).A Preliminary Comparative Analysis of 3D BodyScanner, Manually-taken Girth Body Measurements,and Size Chart Measurements. International Journal ofConsumer Sciences 34(3): 265-271.Zwane, P.E. (2010). Product Development: ReusableDiaper. AUTEX Research Journal 10(1): 31-34.International Symposium ProceedingsMhazo, N., Manyatsi, A.M., Masarirambi, M.T., andMhazo, M.L. (2010). Conservation Agriculture inan Integrated Crop and Livestock Farming System:Challenges and Opportunities for Swaziland. Proceedingsof Animal Power in Conservation Agriculture: 2010ATNESA Conference, Arusha, Tanzania, pp. 112-124.Surana, N. (2011). Elderly Persons in Africa.Proceedings of the IFHE Symposium on Ageing - Changesand Challenges in Society and Households, Munich,Germany, 5 February, 2011.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSNational Conferences, Workshops and SeminarsDlamini, A.M. Biotechnology and Biosafety Considerationsfor Policy. Presented at the workshopfor Parliament Portfolio Committee for Ministry ofEnvironment and Tourism, Happy Valley, Ezulwini, 6June, 2010.Dlamini, A.M. Biotechnology and Biosafety Signifi -cance for Swaziland. Presented at the workshop forSenior Government Offi cers, Lugogo Sun, Ezulwini,15 September, 2010.Dlamini, A.M. Biosafety Consideration in Animal andFood Production. Presented at the workshop forSwaziland Food Consortium Organisation, HappyValley, Ezulwini, 11 February, 2011.Dlamini, R.M. The Current Conservation AgricultureStatus in Swaziland. Seminar organised by NationalConservation Agriculture Task Force (NCATF),Cardiff Hall, University of Swaziland, Luyengo, 28 July,2010.Edje, O.T. Cropping Patterns Likely to Improve SoilOrganic Matter Accumulation: Soil Tillage and SoilConservation. Presented at the COSPE NationalSeminar on Soil Quality, Malkerns, 24 March, 2010.Jibowo, A.A. and Dlamini, N. Perceived Effectivenessand Challenges of Universal Primary Education inSwaziland. 1st Biennial Conference on Free PrimaryEducation in Swaziland organised by the NationalCurriculum Centre. Esibayeni Hotel, Matsapha, 5-7October, 2010.Kabuya, F.I. The Role of Trade in Swaziland’sDevelopment. Paper presented at the WTO (WorldTrade Organisation) RTPC (Regional Trade PolicyConference), University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni,December, 2010.Nkambule, T.P. Food Additives. Presented to theCrop Production Department, University of Swaziland,Luyengo, 15 September 2010.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 3206

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREContinuedShongwe, M.M. Soils of Swaziland. Presented at theCOSPE National Seminar on Soil Quality, Malkerns,24 March, 2010.Shongwe, G.N. Soil Features: Physical and Chemical.Presented at the COSPE National Seminar on SoilQuality, Malkerns, 24 March, 2010.Shongwe, G.N. The Living Soil: Biological Featuresand Organic Matter Dynamics. Presented at theCOSPE National Seminar on Soil Quality, Malkerns,24 March, 2010.Shongwe, G.N. Role and Management of AnimalManure and Compost. Presented at the COSPENational Seminar on Soil Quality, Malkerns, 24March, 2010.Simelane, V.B. The VCU test in On-Farm Maize Trialsin Swaziland. Paper presented at the VCU/DUSRegional Workshop, Malkerns, 8-11 February, 2011.Simelane, V.B. Challenges of Domesticating theHarmonised Seed Security Project in Swaziland.Keynote paper presented at the Harmonised SeedSecurity regional workshop, Manzini, Swaziland, 17-19November, 2010.Yasmin, H. and Zwane, P.E. Determination of the Levelof Awareness on Ultraviolet Protective Clothing forPreschool Children in Swaziland. Presentation atConference Room, University of Swaziland, Luyengo,20 January, 2011.International Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsDlamini, A.M. Holistic Foundations for Assessmentand Regulation of Genetic Engineering andGenetically Modifi ed Organisms. Tromso, Norway,1-13 August, 2010.Dlamini, A.M. ATPS Annual Conference and Workshopon the State of Science, Technology and Innovation inAfrica, Cairo, Egypt, 24-27 November, 2010.Dlamini, M.M. and Zwane, P.E. Evaluation of Nutritionaland Organoleptic Properties of PumpkinLeaves Preserved under Different Methods. Presentationat Saint George Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa,7-11 March, 2011.Dlamini, P.S., Dlamini, A.M., Sukati, N.A., Zwane,P.E., Vilakati, R.L., and Dube, M.A. Report of ATP’sStudy Group on Intellectual Property Rights Statusin Swaziland Programme, Cairo, Egypt, 25-30November, 2010.Dlamini, R.M. The Current Conservation AgricultureStatus in Swaziland. Regional Conservation AgricultureEvaluation Workshop, Nhlangano Hotel,Swaziland, 22-23 February, 2010.Jibowo, A.A. and Dlamini, B.B. Strategies for Copingwith Weather Changes Adopted by High SchoolTeachers and Students in Shiselweni Region, Swaziland.Presented at the 44 th Annual Conference of theSouth African Society of Agricultural Extension, ClubMyconos, Langebaan, Western Cape, South Africa,4-7 May, 2010.Keoletile, G. and Surana. N. Perceived Home EconomicsSkills Possessed by Students at LotsaneSenior Secondary School (Botswana). 10 th InternationalSAAFECS Conference ‘Building a NewIdentity’ hosted by the Department of Life andConsumer Sciences, 7-11 March, 2011.Lesola G, and Surana, N. Effects of Escalating FoodPrices on the Diet Patterns of Low Income RuralFamilies in Bobonong, Botswana. 10 th InternationalSAAFECS Conference ‘Building a New Identity’hosted by the Department of Life and ConsumerSciences, 7-11 March, 2011.Masarirambi, M.T., Seyoum, T., and Shongwe,V.D. Recent Advances on Indigenous/ TraditionalVegetable Research in Swaziland. Paper presentedat the Regional Symposium on Economically UsefulPlants of Southern Africa, Protea Hotel, Cairo Road,Lusaka, Zambia, 21-23 June, 2010.Mhazo, N., Manyatsi, A.M., Masarirambi, M.T.,and Mhazo, M.L. Conservation Agriculture in anIntegrated Crop and Livestock Farming System:Challenges and Opportunities for Swaziland.Paper presented at the Regional Conference onSustainable Farming and Climate Change: AnimalPower in Conservation Agriculture, Arusha, Tanzania,21-23 July, 2010.Seyoum, T., Masarirambi, M.T., and Zwane, P.E. ASurvey on Indigenous Functional Food Plants andother Useful Plants with Potential for Food Security.Paper presented at the Regional Symposium onEconomically Useful Plants of Southern Africa, ProteaHotel, Cairo Road, Lusaka, Zambia, 21-23 June, 2010.Simelane, V.B. and Gama, T.N. Community-basedMaize OPV Seed Production in Swaziland. Paperpresented at the CIMMYT Regional Maize Meeting,Maputo, Mozambique 25-28 October, 2010.33REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREContinuedSurana, N. and Yasmin, H. Perceptions of UniversityStudents Regarding the Etiquette of using Cell Phones.IFHE Symposium ‘Vision 2020: Home Economics,Changing Perspectives in a Changing Environment:Sustainability, Globalisation and Interculturalism’. Sligo,Ireland, 18-23 July, 2010.Surana, N. Elderly Persons in Africa. IFHE Symposium‘Ageing: Changes and Challenges in Society andHouseholds’, Munich, Germany, 5 February, 2011.Surana, N. Session Chair, Parallel Session 3: ConsumerBehavior, 10 th International SAAFECS Conference‘Building a New Identity’ hosted by the Departmentof Life and Consumer Sciences, 7-11 March, 2011.B.M. Ncube and B. Maboledi gave an oral presentationon Entrepreneurial Skills’ Training: A Case of SeniorSecondary Schools’ Home Economics Curriculumin Botswana, at the SAAFECS 10th InternationalConference held at the Saint George Hotel andConference Centre, Pretoria, South Africa, 7-11March 2011.N. Surana, Vice President IFHE (Africa region),attended the IFHE Council meeting at Sligo, Ireland,18-23 July, 2010.N. Surana, Vice President IFHE (Africa region),attended the IFHE Leadership Meeting in Munich,Germany, 4-8 February, 2011.INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION OFUNISWAP.S. Dlamini, N.A. Sukati, P.E. Zwane, A.M. Dlamini, R.L.Vilakati, M.M.A. Dube, and Q. Matsebula prepareda Report of ATPS Study Group on IntellectualProperty Rights Status in Swaziland Programme atthe ATPS Annual Conference and Workshop on TheState of Science, Technology and Innovation in Africa,in Cairo, Egypt, 25-30 November, 2010.D.M. Earnshaw attended a Genetically Modifi edOrganisms (GMO) Detection Training of Trainersworkshop sponsored by RAEIN-Africa at theUniversity of the Free State, Bloemfontein, SouthAfrica, from 27-30 September, 2010.D.M. Earnshaw attended a Mushroom Project PlanningMeeting sponsored by NEPAD/SANBio in Windhoek,Namibia, on 2-3 March, 2011.D.M. Earnshaw attended a Risk Assessment and RiskManagement Course sponsored by RAEIN- Africa inJohannesburg, South Africa, from 9-14 August, 2010.N.M. Motsa attended the First Comprehensive AfricaAgriculture Development Programme (CAADP)Country Teams Workshop entitled, ‘Strengthening theCapacity of Country Teams to Implement CAADP,’hosted by the COMESA Secretariat, Lusaka, Zambia,13-15 October, 2010.N.M. Motsa attended the CAADP Workshopentitled, ‘Defining Learning Programme for CountryFood Security Thematic Working Group Members’organised by the University of Pretoria, FAO, NEPADAgency, COMESA and the German Agency forInternational Cooperation (GIZ), Pretoria, SouthAfrica, 28 February to 1 March, 2011.ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENTLivestockGoatsThe Department of Animal Science has established a herdof 15 indigenous goats using funds donated by SWADEfor a research project by Nkhambule Manqoba, entitled‘Nutritional Evaluation of Marula (scelerocarya birrea)Seed Residue as a Protein Supplement for Goats Fed GrassHay’, supervised by Dr. V. Mlambo. The goats are used forconducting practicals and carrying out research in theFaculty.RabbitryThe Department purchased ten purebred rabbits, fourfemale New Zealand red does, one New Zealand red buck,four Californian white does and one Californian white buckfrom Greener Pastures in South Africa. The rabbits wereacquired primarily for teaching purposes but the availabilityof diverse genetic stock opens an avenue for possibleresearch activities by staff and students. It is envisaged thatas the rabbit population expands, selection of the bestpossible breeding stock will enhance the breeding potentialof retained stock and this could potentially serve as apedigree nucleus for rabbit breeders in the country.FisheryThe Department has nine aquariums in the fish laboratorywhich were acquired for Mokotedi Edwin Bakang’sresearch project entitled, ‘The Effect of Feeding Frequencyon the Growth Rate of Tilapia Fingerlings (Oreochromismossambicus),’ supervised by Mr. R. Rafael and cosupervisedby Dr. M.N. Shandomo. They are now used forfish farming practicals and students’ research projects.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 3406

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREContinuedA pure bred rabbit reared by the Animal Science DepartmentFish aquariums in the Animal Science Department Fish LaboratoryCONSULTANCIESSTAFFMEMBER(S)TITLE OFCONSULTANCYMasarirambi, M.T. Horticulturer Vegetable Production-ExtensionMndebele, C.B.S.SADC and UNESCO Assessmentand Review of TVET in the SADCRegionORGANISATION DURATION DATECOMPLETEDOngoingUNESCO 3 months November 201035REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF AGRICULTUREContinuedUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICESTAFFMEMBER(S)DEPTTYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICEVilane, B.R.T. ABE Ex-post evaluation of Japanese ODA loanproject: Northern Main RoadConstruction Project. Conducted atechnical evaluation of the MR5 and MR6arterial roads.Manyatsi, A.M.Masarirambi, M.T.Surana, N.Earnshaw, D.M.Dlamini, R.M.ABEConsumerScienceCropProductionAEEAssessing vulnerability of agriculture toclimate change in SwazilandMushroom production assistanceMushroom production assistanceNational Conservation Agriculture TaskForce: UNISWA Focal PointMember Regional ConservationAgriculture Task ForceAssisted Umoba Society in organising anational panel discussion on conservationagricultureCOMMUNITYMliba to Msahweni,and Madlangmpisi toTshaneni, respectivelyGovernment ofSwaziland and SADCto the followingTinkhundlas: Hlane,Mhlume, Lomahasha,Lugongolweni andMatsenjeni Northto the followingTinkhundlas: Hlane,Mhlume, Lomahasha,Lugongolweni and MatsenjeniNorthMinistry of Agriculture(OSRO/RAF/812NOR-SWA )Ministry of Agriculture(OSRO/RAF/812 NOR)Umoba Society (Fundedby SADP-FAO andCOSPE)DATES20102010June to July,2010June to July,20102008 topresent2008-2010October2010AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND HONOURSStaffNAME DEPARTMENT AWARD TYPE OFAWARDDlamini, B.M.Agricultural Educationand ExtensionOutstandingAchievementAwardMerit*NAME OF AWARDINGORGANISATIONInternational Association of Agriculturaland Extension Education (IAAEE)*The award is given to a professional who during his/her career (more than fi ve years) has demonstrateda combination of service leadership and scholarlyactivity in international agricultural and extensioneducation. Characteristics: Personal Commitment:Exerts extraordinary dedication and effort in supportof international agricultural and extension programmes,activities and services. Meritorious Service: Has madesignifi cant contributions to the improvement, promotion,development and progress of international agriculturaland extension education. Achievement: Is goal-oriented,sets an example for others, has demonstrated signifi cantaccomplishment, and has acquired noticeable peerrecognition. Evidence of Scholarly Activity: Has a listingof journal article papers and presentations related tointernational agricultural and extension education issuesand topics.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 3606

FACULTY OF COMMERCEDr. P.N. JoubertDean - Faculty of CommerceDEPARTMENTSAccounting and FinanceBusiness AdministrationVISIONLeadership through excellence in education.MISSIONBe forward-looking in developing programmes responsiveto the needs of individuals, and the public and privatesectors through training, research and communityservice.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Faculty of Commerce are to:Train and develop multi-talented students;Offer undergraduate and post-graduate programmesresponsive to the needs of individuals, and theprivate and public sectors;Foster quality teaching that will increase students’capacity for inquiry, analytical and communicationskills, as well as leadership abilities;Promote partnerships, collaborations and linkageswith the private sector, the public sector, internationalagencies and institutions;Encourage professional growth and development offaculty members;Provide management/executive development programmes;Conduct research and disseminate the fi ndings; andContribute positively to the community.FACULTY WORKSHOPSCareer Fair: Commerce Indaba, University ofSwaziland, 16 February, 2011. Organised byCommerce Society, the event attracted a widerange of stakeholders from both the private andgovernment sectors.Professional Career Development, Faculty ofCommerce, August 2010. Organised by the Facultyof Commerce in collaboration with the SwazilandChartered Institute of Accounting, the workshopincluded guest speakers from PSI and SwazilandWater Services Corporation.37REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF COMMERCEContinuedENTREPRENEURSHIP ANDBUSINESS DEVELOPMENTCENTRE WORKSHOPSEntrepreneurship and Business Development Workshop,Esibayeni Lodge, 23 September, 2010. Organisedby the Faculty of Commerce in collaboration withthe Commonwealth.Entrepreneurship Workshop, 27 October, 2010.Organised by the Commerce Society with guestspeakers from Swazi Bank, SEDCO, and the smallbusiness sector.Entrepreneurship Week, 15 November, 2010. Trainingyouth at Kwaluseni Inkhudla in liaison with theMP for Kwaluseni and TechnoServe.Business Women Focus Group Discussions, Entrepreneurshipand Business Development Centre,University of Swaziland, 19 January, 2011.Entrepreneurs Focus Group Discussions, Entrepreneurshipand Business Development Centre,University of Swaziland, 20 January, 2011.Business Development Service Providers FocusGroup Discussions, Entrepreneurship and BusinessDevelopment Centre, University of Swaziland, 3February, 2011.RESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch in ProgressRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OF FUNDINGDlamini, P.G.Vijayaa, K.Challenges and Prospects of Financial Inclusion inSwazilandMaseko, N. Governance in the Public Sector in Swaziland SelfSelvesOni, F.A.Determinants of Manufacturing CapacityUtilisation in Swaziland, 1990-2008Impact of Information Technology on HumanResources Management:A Case Study of the Manufacturing Industry inSwazilandSelfSelfShongwe, T.H. Causes for Corporate Failures in Swaziland SelfPUBLICATIONSNational JournalsSithole, S.T.M. and Mtetwa, G. (2010). Bank Failuresin Zimbabwe: Lessons from the 2003-2004 Bank-Wide Liquidity Crisis. UNISWA Research Journal 24:44-55.International JournalsJoubert, P. (2010). Role of Entrepreneurship andSmall Business Development Centres in AfricanUniversities. International Enterprise PromotionConvention (IEPC) Handbook, p. 49.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSNational Conferences, Workshops and SeminarsJoubert, P.N. represented the University on a teamresponsible for private sector strategy development.Seminar organised by the Federation of SwazilandEmployers and Chamber of Commerce in collaborationwith the Commonwealth, Happy Valley,22 March, 2011.Joubert, P.N. was a board member representative inthe Strategic Review organised by the Central Bankof Swaziland, Orion Hotel, Pigg’s Peak, Swaziland,11 March, 2011.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 3806

FACULTY OF COMMERCEContinuedINTERNATIONALREPRESENTATION OF UNISWADlamini, P.G. in the Department of Business Administrationpresented the paper Youth EntrepreneurshipSchemes in Swaziland and represented theUniversity at the XI Commonwealth - India SmallBusiness Competitiveness Development Programme,Chandigarh, India, 13-19 February, 2011. The themefor this year was Enterprise Development: The Valueof Finance and Young Entrepreneurs.Dlamini, P.G. participated in an FSE/ILO-sponsoredtraining of trainers entitled “Expand Your Business(EYB)”, Pretoria, South Africa, August 2010. A collaborativelinkage with the FSE training department inentrepreneurship and business management trainingin Swaziland has been established.Joubert, P.N. attended the 2 nd International EnterprisePromotion Convention sponsored by theCommonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation,Harrogate, UK, 8-10 November, 2010.Joubert, P.N. represented the Faculty of Commercein the COMESA First Regional Workshop forTraining Institutions on Public Procurementsponsored by COMESA, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles,15-16, February, 2011.Nkambule, V.N. in the Department of BusinessAdministration participated in the Ninth VirtualUniversity for Small States of the Commonwealth(VUSSC) International Training and MaterialsDevelopment Workshop in Maseru, Lesotho, 7-25March, 2011. His participation provides an onlinebase with international collaboration in contentdevelopment on topics related to business andentrepreneurship at the bachelor’s degree level.LINKS/COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONSTITLENAME OFREPRESENTATIVENATURE OF LINKDATESCOMMENCE EXPIRYLink with SouthernNazarene University(Bethany, OK, USA)Dr. Tom Herskowitz(Chair, School ofBusiness) andDr. P.N. Joubert(Dean of Commerce)Students, staff and othermutual exchanges2010 2013Link with Texas ChristianUniversity (FortWorth, TX, USA)Dr. Bonnie E. Melhartand Prof. C.M. MagagulaStudents, staff and othermutual exchanges2009 2014CONSULTANCIESSTAFFMEMBER(S)Nkambule, D.G.and SalileConsultingNkambule, D.G.with EmpoweredIntellectualsNkambule, D.G.with EmpoweredIntellectualsNkambule, D.G.TITLE OFCONSULTANCYThe Swaziland NationalCorruption Perception SurveyEmployer of the Year AwardMeasuring CustomerSatisfaction with PrepaidElectricity and Mystery ShoppingAnalysis of the Retirement Fundand Elderly Grant in SwazilandORGANISATION DURATION DATECOMPLETEDUnited NationsDevelopment Programmeand Anti-CorruptionCommissionFederation of SwazilandEmployers and Chamberof CommerceSwaziland ElectricityCompanyRegistrar of Insuranceand Retirement Funds9 months October 20106 months June 20116 months August 201112 months December 201139REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF COMMERCEContinuedUNIVERSITY- RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICESTAFFMEMBER(S)DEPTTYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICECOMMUNITYDATESDlamini, P.BusinessAdministrationBoard of Directors- Imbita SwazilandBusiness Women’s Finance TrustSwazi women 2005-2011Dlamini, P.G.BusinessAdministrationBoard of Directors FINCORP Swaziland FINCORP 2010-2013Executive Committee member of theEuropean Conference on ResearchMethods in Business and Management2004-2011Country Representative in theInternational Forum for Women inBusiness2005-2011Country Representative, InternationalAcademy of African Business andDevelopment2003-2011Country Representative, Eastern-Southern African Research Association1996-2011Joubert, P.N.BusinessAdministrationExternal Examiner for MakerereBusiness School, Department of BusinessAdministration, University of Makerere,Uganda2008-2011External Examiner for North-WestUniversity, Department of Post graduateStudies-Business Leadership, South Africa2008 topresentExternal Examiner for UNISA,Department of Post Graduate Studies -Management, South Africa2008-2011Board of Directors, Central Bank ofSwazilandCentral Bank Board Jan 2005-2011Editorial board member conductingeditorial reviews, UNISWA ResearchJournalUNISWA Oct 2008-Oct-2011Panel of Judges -Business Women of the YearOctober2010SIFE (Students inFree Enterprise)Mobilise and coordinate Universitystudents’ activities in renderingcommunity serviceVarious communities 2002-2011Capability in Disability Project(sponsored by SIFE)Disabled community 2010/2011Nkambule, D.G.BusinessAdministrationOut-of-School Youth project(sponsored by SIFE)FLAS Empowerment of Women withHIV/AIDS project (sponsored by SIFE)Youth / OVCs 2010/2011Women withHIV/AIDS2010/2011Youth Entrepreneurship Training,Monitoring and Evaluation project(sponsored by SIFE)Youth from differentTinkhundla2010/2011Board of Directors,The Family Life Association of Swaziland(FLAS)FLAS Jan 2009 -2011REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 4006

FACULTY OF COMMERCEContinuedUNIVERSITY- RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE (Continued)STAFFMEMBER(S)Maseko, N.Nkambule, V.N.Sithole, S.T.M.DEPTBusinessAdministrationBusinessAdministrationTYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICEBoard of Directors, Financial ServicesRegulatory Authority (FSRA)Involved in organising a training projecton beadwork for 30 out-of-school OVCsfrom Manzini RegionInvolved in organising Businessmanagement skills training by KwaluseniSIFE membersInvolved in bead handicraft training doneby skilled outsiderCOMMUNITYDATESFSRA 2010-2012ManziniKwaluseniManziniAccounting External Examiner Swaziland College ofTechnologyAccounting External Examiner Swaziland Institute ofAccountantsFebruary2011February2011February20112009-20112010-2011AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND HONOURSStudentsNAME DEPARTMENT AWARD TYPE OFAWARDHenwood,ChristineNdzabandzaba,NcobileNAME OF AWARDINGORGANISATIONAccounting Deans Prize Best Final Year Student UNISWAAccountingFNB BookPrizeSacolo, Gcina Accounting FNB BookPrizeHenwood,ChristineBest Final Year Studentin FinanceBest Final Year Studentin FinanceAccounting KPMG Prize Best Final Year Studentin AccountingFNBFNBKPMGStaffNAME DEPARTMENT AWARD TYPE OF AWARD NAME OF AWARDINGORGANISATIONNkambule, D.GBusinessAdministrationFacultyAdvisor of theYear 2010Round trip to Anaheim,California fullysponsoredSIFE Swaziland41REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONDr. B.T. DlaminiDean - Faculty of EducationDEPARTMENTSAdult EducationCurriculum and TeachingEducational Foundations and ManagementIn-service EducationPrimary EducationVISIONLeadership through excellence in education, teachingand learning; life-long learning; and research-guidedinstruction.MISSIONTo provide relevant teacher education and training bycreating and availing opportunities for personal andprofessional development, thus enabling individuals torespond to the ever-changing demands of the country’seducation, political and socio-economic systems. Thefaculty aims to develop skills, knowledge and values thatare critical in promoting excellence in teaching, learningand research.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Faculty of Education are to:Train competent teachers for primary and secondaryschools and to provide life-long learning opportunitiesfor young and older adults;Further the education of professionals and otherpersonnel working or intending to work in the fieldof education at pre-primary, primary, secondary,tertiary and higher education levels and any otherarea within the education system;Collaborate and form links with national andinternational institutions, agencies and individualsinterested in promoting the development ofeducation and related areas of knowledge;Identify the needs of teachers and other professionalsand meet these needs through in-service, part-time,and distance education and training modes;Initiate and carry out research in curriculumdevelopment and evaluation, special education,school administration and education and training ofadults;Work with the Ministry of Education, colleges andother stakeholders in education and training;Engage in consultancy services; andParticipate in community service.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 4206

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONContinuedRESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch in ProgressRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGDlamini, B.T.Developing an Observation Schedule for ContextbasedTeachingSelfDlamini, B.T.Nkambule, E.Dlamini, B.T.Jele, D.Okeke, C.I.O.Mwamwenda, T.S.How and to What Extent Primary Science TeachersUtilize Project-based TeachingAre they Incorporating Problem-solving in TeachingPrimary Science?Assessing the State of Youth and Adult Education(YAE) in SwazilandEducation Developments in Swaziland: Challenges,Responses and ProspectsSelvesSelfThe Open Society Initiativefor Southern Africa (OSISA) inpartnership with Southern AfricaOffi ce, Cape Town, South AfricaAfrican Institute, South AfricaPUBLICATIONSInternational JournalsBiswalo, P.L. (2011). The Role of Adult Educationin the Integration of Inmates into Society after aJail Term: Practical Experiences from Swaziland.International Journal of Lifelong Education 30(1): 71-81.Okeke, C.I.O. (2010). An Encounter with theSupervisor’s and Institutional Discourses: A PersonalRefl ective Account. Southern African Review ofEducation, 16(1): 114-130.Okeke, C.I.O. (2010). Guilty or Not Guilty? HowNigerian Homes Impede the Aspirations of NigerianGirls for Higher Education. US-China EducationReview 7(6): 16-30.Okeke, C.I.O. (2010). Domestic and InternationalTuition Fees in African Universities: Might thisImpede the Quest for Africanisation of HigherEducation? SAGE: Journal of Studies in InternationalEducation 20(10): 1-16.Sibanda, J.S. (2010). The Nexus Between DirectReading Instruction, Reading Theoretical Perspectives,and Pedagogical Practices of University ofSwaziland Bachelor of Education Students. SAGE:RELC Journal 41(2): 149-164.Books and Book ChaptersDlamini, B.T. (2010). Curriculum Development:Perspectives from Swaziland. In Kirylo, J.D. andNauman, A.K., Curriculum Development: Perspectivesfrom Around the World. USA: Association forChildhood Education International.Ekeanyanwu, N.T. and Okeke, C.I.O. (eds.) (2010).Indigenous Societies and Cultural Globalisation in the21 st Century: Is the Global Village Truly Real? Germany:VDM Publishing House.Okeke, C.I.O. (2010). Gender and Schooling: AQualitative Study of Teens’ Perception of Schooling in aNigerian Suburb. Germany: VDM Publishing House.Okeke, C.I.O. (2010). Africanisation and CulturalGlobalisation: A Convergence or Subservience ofCulture? In Ekeanyanwu, N.T. and Okeke, C.I.O.(eds.), Indigenous Societies and Cultural Globalisationin the 21 st Century: Is the Global Village Truly Real?Germany: VDM Publishing House.Sibanda, J. (2010). Academic Essay Writing for Collegeand University Students: A Practical Guide. Saarbrucken,Germany: Lambert Publishing.Sibanda, J. (2010). Elementary Reading Instruction forTeachers and Teacher Educators: a Practical Guide.Saarbrucken, Germany: Lambert Publishing.Sibanda J. (2011). The Method and Post-Method Erain Language Pedagogy: Implications for the SecondLanguage Practitioner. Germany: BOD.43REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONContinuedCONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSNational Conferences, Workshops and SeminarsDlamini, B.T. A Closer Look at Contextualisation: AnApproach Adopted by Swaziland Education System.Commemoration of World Science Day. UNESCOwith the Ministry of Education and Training, EsibayeniLodge, 12 November, 2010.Dlamini, B.T. Sports Education and AccreditationSystem of Swaziland: Sports Education Framework.The Swaziland National Sports Council, EsibayeniLodge, 5 February, 2011.Dlamini, B.D. Attended a workshop organised by theMinistry of Education on The Systematic Approachto PRISM Alive and the Impact of Practical Activitiesfor the Ministry of Education, 8-11 February, 2011.Dlamini F.K., Mavimbela, S.M., Manyati, S.E., andDlamini, B.D. Presented a paper on ProblemsExperienced by Students in Practical Examinationsand the Roles of Heads of Departments for theMinistry of Education workshop on Examinations,24-30 March, 2011.Nsibande, N.H. Presented the paper, “The Managementof Free Primary Education: Learning fromthe Future”, at the First Biennial Conference onCurriculum, National Curriculum Centre, 5-7October, 2010.International Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsNyakutse, G. Challenges of Writing a PublishablePaper, Attributes of a Publishable Paper, QualityChecks in the Final Articles. DEASA TrainingWorkshop, Maputo, Mozambique, 28 February – 3March, 2011.Okeke, C.I.O. Presented a paper on EffectiveInvolvement of Parents in the School and Educationof Children: Strategies for Success? at the 19 th AnnualInternational Conference on Parent Education andParenting, University of North Texas Center forParent Education, Denton, Texas, USA, 17-18 March,2011.Okeke, C.I.O. Presented a paper on StatisticalPitfalls: Problems with the Statistical Representationof Fieldwork Data from Social Research at the 17 thAnnual South African Association for InstitutionalResearch (SAAIR) International Forum, School forTourism and Hospitality, Bunting Road Campus,University of Johannesburg, South Africa, 21-23September, 2010.Okeke, C.I.O. Presented a paper on African HigherEducation Area (AHEA): Might this Bring about theAfrican Fee Status for the African Citizens? at the14 th Annual IEASA Conference, University of theWitwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 28-31August, 2010.INTERNATIONALREPRESENTATION OF UNISWAManyatsi, D.M. Attended MESA-Tongji ConsultativeForum on Global University Partnership onEnvironment and Sustainability (GUPES), Nairobi,Kenya, 18-19 November, 2010.Manyatsi, D.M. SADC-REEP Workshop onMainstreaming Climate Change in AfricanUniversities Curricula, Gaborone, Botswana, 21-24March, 2011.Dlamini, B.D. Third Country Training on Activity,Student Experiment, Improvisation and Plan, Do,See, Improve (ASEI & PDSI). Conducted by theCentre for Mathematics, Science and TechnologyEducation in Africa (CEMASTEA) and sponsored byJICA, Nairobi, Kenya, 20 September to 15 October,2010.CONSULTANCYSTAFF MEMBER TITLE OF CONSULTANCY ORGANISATION DURATIONNsibande, N.H. Strategic ManagementPolicy Analysis and Policy DevelopmentEffective Negotiation Skills and HandlingDiffi cult PeopleMananga Centre forRegional Integrationand Management20-22 December,2010REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 4406

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONContinuedUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICESTAFFMEMBER(S)Dlamini, B.T.Kelly, V.Manyatsi, D.M.Manyatsi, D.M.Dlamini, N.S.Manyatsi, D.M.All In-servicestaffDEPTPrimaryEducationCurriculum andTeachingCurriculum andTeachingCurriculumand Teachingand PrimaryEducationCurriculum andTeachingIn-serviceTYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICEMember of the Sports EducationAuthorityMember of the Primary Science TeachingPanelMember of the Primary MathematicsTeaching PanelMember of the District Finance BoardCOMMUNITYSwaziland NationalSports CouncilDATESSince 2004Ministry of Education Since 1991Ministry of Education Since 1991The Church of theNazarene, CentralDistrict, SwazilandSince 2008Member of the National Science Ministry of Education Since 2008Teaching PanelBoard Member, St. Theresa’s Schools St Theresa’s Schools 2008-2011Chairperson, Environmental Education,Public Awareness and Participation Subcommitteeof SEATeacher EducationManual PilotFacilitated workshop on EffectiveTeachingSwazilandEnvironmentAuthorityMinistry ofEducation andTrainingSalesian High SchoolSince 200722-24September,201013 January,2011Induction workshops New teachers 2009-2010Computer Education workshops All teachers 2009-2010Panel members for maths and science Ministry of Education 2009-201045REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESProf. N.A. SukatiDean - Faculty of Health SciencesDEPARTMENTSCommunity Health Nursing ScienceEnvironmental Health ScienceGeneral NursingMidwifery ScienceVISIONLeadership through excellence in health education,research and community service.MISSIONTo achieve excellence in teaching and learning, researchand community and consultancy services in healtheducation and related disciplines.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Faculty of Health sciences are to:Provide training to professionals and other personsworking or intending to work in health or healthrelatedareas;Create, preserve and transmit knowledge andimpart skills in health and health-related disciplines;Establish and maintain mutually benefi cial linkswith individuals and national and internationalinstitutions, bodies and agencies;Introduce new academic programmes;Introduce courses through the Distance Educationmode;Develop adequate human resources for the country,including environmental health and management;Provide consultative and community serviceson health-related issues to individuals, families,industries and other sectors;Provide expertise on how to shape the environmentto the prosperity of mankind, taking intoconsideration other environmental ecosystems;Participate in setting a research agenda on healthissues; andDevelop a welfare programme to cater for students’psycho-social needs.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe Faculty of Health Sciences was established in1996, replacing the then Swaziland Institute of HealthSciences. The Faculty offers diplomas in General NursingScience and Environmental Health Science; post-diplomacertifi cates in Mid-wifery Science, Community HealthNursing Science, and Mental Health Nursing Science; andbachelor’s degree programmes in Nursing Science andEnvironmental Health Science. The Continuing Educationprogramme is coordinated by the Consultancy andTraining Centre to address health needs for the country.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 4606

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedCommunity service learning is a core area of all theteaching programmes in the Faculty. Students andstaff provide community service in rural, urban andperi-urban settings in Swaziland. Schools, industriesand non-governmental organisations provide sitesfor service learning that benefi t both the studentsand communities.Links with international institutions continue to bestrengthened. In addition to the links with TaipeiMedical University, Diaconia and Turku Universitiesof Applied Sciences in Finland, the Faculty has alsolinked with Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta,Georgia, USA.RESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch CompletedRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGDlamini, S.Mngadi, P.T.Zwane-Shabalala, F.Magagula, N.Nxumalo, H.Dlamini, P.S.Mabuza, T.P.Masango, T.P.Mngadi, P.T.Maziya, H.M.Evaluation of the 4 th Government of Swaziland /UNFPA Country Programme (2006-2010)University Students and HIV/AIDS in SouthernAfricaMinistry of Economic PlanningSADCMabuza, E.M. Care of the Elderly in Swaziland UB, DIAK and UNISWANxumalo-Magagula,N. Zwane-Shabalala, F.Mngadi, P.T.Siphepho, J.S.Shabalala, F.S.Khumalo, T.Nxumalo-Magagula, N.Mngadi, P.T.Kamiru, H.Bruce, K.Vandelanotte, J.Dohrn, J.McNairy, M.Sukati, N.A.Mngadi, P.T.Mkhabela, M.S.P.An Assessment of the Integration of HIV intothe Pre-Service Nursing Training Curriculum inSwazilandAssessment of In-service Training among HealthWorkersRapid Assessment of Most at Risk PopulationsCan Parenting Approaches Help in Addressing HIVand AIDS Among the Youth: A Case of SwazilandAssessment of the Effectiveness of the IntegratedCommunity-based Growth Monitoring andPromotion ProgrammeAssessment of Child-headed HouseholdsInterventions.Integration of HIV into the Pre-service NursingTraining Curriculum in Swaziland: A Two PhaseAssessmentSwaziland Prison Health StudyInternational Council of WomenPEPFAR and Centre for DiseaseControl through InternationalCentre for AIDS Care andTreatment ProgrammesMinistry of HealthSelvesSwaziland Nutrition CouncilClara Dube (UNICEF)International Centre for AIDSCare and Treatment ProgrammesMorehouse School of Medicinethrough funding from the NationalInstitute of Drug Abuse47REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedRESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch Completed (continued)RESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGZwane-Shabalala, F.Chouraya, C.Takuva, S.Zwane-Shabalala, F.Chouraya, C.Zwane-Shabalala, F.Nxumalo-Magagula, N.Zwane, I.T.Mngadi, P.T.Infant Feeding Practices and Experiences ofMothers Enrolled in the Prevention of Motherto Child Transmission Programme (PMTCT) in aRural Setting in SwazilandContraceptive Counselling for Women Enrolledin Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission(PMTCT) Programme in Swaziland: A Study ofKnowledge And Practices of Nurses in MaternalAnd Child Health ServicesAn Assessment of the Integration of HIV intothe Pre-Service Nursing Training Curriculum inSwazilandSelvesSelvesPEPFAR and Centre for DiseaseControl (CDC) through InternationalCentre for AIDS Care andTreatment Programmes (ICAP)Zwane-Shabalala, F.Healthcare Providers’ Attitudes Towards Terminationof Pregnancy by Survivors of Sexual AssaultListening to Swazi Women: Perceptions, Responsesand Needs Regarding Intimate Partner ViolenceDeterminants of Early Initiation and Exclusivity ofBreastfeeding among Women Living with HIV inSwazilandSelfSelfSelfStudents being capped and stripedREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 4806

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedResearch in ProgressRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGDlamini, S.V.Okell, L.Sutherland, C.J.Dlamini, S.V.Nxumalo-Magagula, N.Zwane-Shabalala, F.Mkhonta, N.R.Mngadi, P.T.Modelling the Impact of Artemisinin CombinationTherapies and Rapid Diagnostic Tests on MalariaIncidence and Control: Can Malaria be Eliminated inSwaziland?Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of ArtemetherlumefantrineVersus other Artemisinin CombinationTherapiesBiological and Sentinel Surveillance of SexuallyTransmitted Infections in SwazilandAn Assessment of the Impact of In-service Trainingon HIV Service Delivery in SwazilandCommonwealth/WHO/TDRSelfMinistry of HealthInternational Centre for AIDSCare and Treatment ProgrammesPUBLICATIONSNational JournalsMurye, A.F. and Keregero, K.J.B. (2011). The Extentof Public Involvement in the Environmental ImpactAssessment Process in Swaziland. Swaziland Journalof Sustainable Development (1):60-82.International JournalsDlamini, S.V., Beshir, K., Sutherland, C.J. (2010).Prevalence of Mutations Associated with AntimalarialDrug Resistance in Plasmodium falciparum Isolatesfrom Swaziland. Malaria Journal (9):68.Greef, M., Uys, L.R., Wantland, D., Makoe, L., Chirwa,M., Dlamini, P.S., Kohi, T.W., Mullan, J., Naidoo, J.R.,Cuta, Y., and Holzemer, W.L. (2010). Perceived HIVStigma and Life Satisfaction among Persons Livingwith HIV Infection in Five Countries: A LongitudinalStudy. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 47(4):475-486.Kohi, T.W., Portillo, C.J., Durrhein, K., Dlamini, P.S.,Makoae, L.N., Greef, M., Chirwa, M., Naidoo, J.R.,Uys, L.R., Wantland, D., Kohi, T.W., Mullan, J., andHolzemer, W.L. (2010). Does Perceived HIV StigmaContribute to Nurses’ Intent to Migrate in FiveAfrican Countries? The Journal of the Association ofNurses in AIDS Care 21(2): 134-143.Mabuza, E.M., Tagutanazvo, O.M., Mngadi, P.T., andDlamini, M. (2010). Factors Contributing to PoorUse of Postnatal Care Services in Clinics. AfricanJournal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. 4(2): 69-74.Mabuza, E.M. (2010). Perceived Basic Needs andResources for the Elderly in the Peri-urban andRural Communities in the Hhohho Region inSwaziland, Curations: Accredited Research Journal ofthe Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa(DENOSA) 33(1): 23-32.Mtshali, J.S., Nkambule, S.J., Dlamini, S.V., Siphepho, J.S.,Nxumalo, J.D., and Nkambule, T.S. (2010). Assessmentof Insecticide Treated Bed Nets Distribution, Coverageand Acceptance in Lubombo Region Swaziland. Journalof Environmental and Health International 12(1): 22-28.Ndlela,W.N. (2010). Issues around Housing,Enablement and Inner-City Economic Development:Lessons from Mbabane City, Swaziland. Pp29-36 in Alonso Ayala and Ellen Geurts (Eds.):Urbanising Africa: The City Centre Revisited: Experienceswith Inner-city Revitalisation from Johannesburg (SouthAfrica), Mbabane (Swaziland), Lusaka (Zambia), Harareand Bulawayo (Zimbabwe). Institute for Housingand Urban Development Studies Working Papers26/2010.Thwala, S.B.P., Jones, L.K., Holroyd, E. (2011). SwazilandRural Maternal Care: Ethnography of the Interfaceof Biomedicine and Culture. International Journal ofNursing Practice 17: 19-101.Ziyane, I.S. and Thwala, M. (2010). Low Uptake ofPostnatal Care Services in Swaziland.African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health 4(1):15-21.49REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedBook ChapterYasmin, H., Salam, A., Manyatsi, D., and Tagutanazvo,O. (2010). The Socio-economic Impact of HIV/AIDSin Swaziland. In: Tevera, D.S. and Matondo, J.I. (eds.).Socio-Economic Development and the Environment inSwaziland. University of Swaziland: Department ofGeography, Environmental Science and Planning, pp.325-342.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSNational Conferences, Workshops and SeminarsMabuza, E.M. Invited by the Swaziland NursingCouncil, participated in the review of the NursesEthical Code of Conduct, at the Tums George Hotelin Manzini, 4 March, 2010.Mamba, S.I. and Sukati, N.A. Contributing Factors toNon-compliance to Antiretroviral Therapy amongSelected Patients at Mbabane Government Hospital(5 pages). First National Health and ResearchConference with theme Universal Access to HealthCare in Swaziland, organised by the Ministry ofHealth, held at the Convention Centre, Ezulwini, 4November, 2010.Mkhonta, N.R. Presented a paper on Guidelines forSupport of Orphaned and Vulnerable Children beingCared for by their Grandparents in the InformalSettlements of Mbabane, Swaziland. National Healthand Research Conference, Ministry of Health,Convention Centre, Ezulwini, 2-5 November, 2010.Mngadi P.T, Shongwe M., and Zwane, I.T. Presenteda paper on Challenges and Problems of Motherswho are HIV Positive in the Choice and Method ofFeeding their Infants (5 pages) at National Healthand Research Conference, Ministry of Health,Convention Centre, Ezulwini, 2-5 November, 2010.Mngadi P.T, Zwane, I.T, Faxelid, E., Hojer, B., Presentedthe paper Pregnancy and Parenthood: What are theViews of Boys in Swaziland? (5 pages) at the NationalHealth and Research Conference, Ministry of Health,Convention Centre, Ezulwini, 2-5 November, 2010.Mngadi, P.T., Thusi, S., and Zwane, I.T. Presented thepaper Factors Interfering with the Uptake of ARTAmong Adults in one of the Facilities in the HhohhoRegion in Swaziland (4 pages) at the National Healthand Research Conference, Ministry of Health,Convention Centre, Ezulwini, 2-5 November, 2010.Ndlela, W.N. Presented the paper Governance in LocalAuthorities during the World Health Day Symposium‘1000 Cities-1000 lives’. Esibayeni Lodge, 8 April, 2010.Ndlela, W.N. Presented the paper EnvironmentalHealth Insights: The Perspectives of Cities and Townsat the meeting on the Formulation of EnvironmentalHealth By-Laws, Manzini, 13 October, 2010.Ndlela, W.N. Participated as a trainee in the SWASAtraining workshop on SZNS ISO 14001:2004Environmental Management Systems Requirements,Bosco Skills Training Centre, Manzini, 22-26November, 2010.Siphepho, J.S. Presented a paper on The Assessmentof Poverty and Poverty Reduction in Swaziland ata workshop held at Mountain Inn, Mbabane, 21-25February 2011.Sukati, N.A. Strengthening Health Systems: AnAcademic Approach and Experience (4 pages).Keynote address given at the First National Healthand Research Conference, Ministry of Health,Convention Centre, Ezulwini, 3 November, 2010.Sukati, N.A. Concomitant Use of Traditional Medicineand Antiretroviral Therapy (4 pages). Presented at aworkshop on Uplifting SIRMIP: How can we ForgePartnerships?, SIRMIP, University of Swaziland MultiPurpose Hall, Kwaluseni, 22 April, 2010.Tagutanazvo, O.B. and Shongwe, L. An investigationinto the Extent to which Postnatal Care is Renderedto Women at Mbabane Public Health Unit (5 pages).Presented at the National Health and ResearchConference, Ministry of Health, Convention Centre,Ezulwini, 2-5 November, 2010.Tagutanazvo, O.B. and Lukhele, B. Presented a paperon Knowledge and Practices of Traditional BirthAttendants on Risk Factors and Pregnancy and theirPractices on Childbirth (4 pages) at the NationalHealth and Research Conference, Ministry of Health,Convention Centre, Ezulwini, 2-5 November, 2010.Thwala, S.B.P., Jones, L.K., and Holroyd, E. Presenteda paper on Swaziland Rural Maternal Care:Ethnography of the Interface of Biomedicine andCulture at the Faculty of Health Sciences InternalResearch Seminar, October 2010.Ziyane, I.S. Presented a paper on Gender Issuesin Reproductive Health (4 pages) at the NationalHealth and Research Conference, Ministry of Health,Convention Centre, Ezulwini, 2-5 November, 2010.Zwane-Shabalala, F., Nxumalo-Magagula, N., andMngadi, P.T. Presented a paper on Integration of HIVin Pre-service Curricula: A Two Phase Assessmentat the National Health and Research Conference,Ministry of Health, Convention Centre, Ezulwini, 2-5November, 2010.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 5006

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedZwane-Shabalala, F. and Siphepho, J.S. Presented thepaper, An Overview of Mental Health Issues in PrisonSettings, in collaboration with Morehouse Schoolof Medicine - Atlanta, Georgia, USA, CorrectionalServices College, 30 November – 1 December 2010.Zwane-Shabalala, F. Presented a paper titled NurseledART Initiation at a workshop organized by theSwaziland National AIDS Programme and ICAP,Lugogo Sun, Ezulwini, 28 February-11 March, 2011.International Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsDlamini, P.S, Sukati, N.A., Vilakati, R.V., Zwane, P.E.and Dube, M. Presented a Report on the Statusof Intellectual IPR in Swaziland. ATPS Conference,Cairo, Egypt, November, 2010.Mabuza, E.M. Presented the paper, Perceptions onthe basic needs for the Elderly in the Peri-Urban andRural Communities in the Hhohho Region, at theNursing Education Association Forum of UniversityNursing Deans (NEA FUNDISA) 2010 Conference,Cape Town International Conference Centre, CapeTown, South Africa, 11-14 October, 2010.Mkhonta, N.R. Presented a paper on Support forOrphaned and Vulnerable Children Cared for by theirGrandparents in the Informal Settlements of Mbabane,Swaziland. Pan-African Family Strength InternationalConference, Kenyatta University, Mombasa, Kenya,21-23 July, 2010.Mngadi, P.T, Masinga, G., Tagutanazvo, O.B., Zwane,I.T. Presented a paper on Knowledge, Attitudes andPerceptions of Pregnant Adolescent Mothers aboutthe Concept of Mother-to-Child Transmission ofHIV: A Case for Swaziland (4 pages) at the 10thAnnual Conference of the Tau Lambda-at-LargeChapter of STTI, Nairobi, Kenya, 31 July – 3 August,2010.Mngadi, P.T., Tagutanazvo, O.B., and Zwane, I.T.Presented a paper on The Lived Experiences of HIV-Positive Mothers Exclusively Breastfeeding in OneHospital in the Hhohho Region, Swaziland (4 pages)at the Nursing Education Association: Forum ofUniversity Nursing Deans 2010 Conference held atCape Town International Conference Centre, CapeTown, South Africa, 11-14 October, 2010.Ndlela, W.N. Presented a paper on Challenges ofInner City Revitalisation: The Case of the Old BusTerminal in Mbabane City. IHS Refresher Course:Urbanising Africa, The Inner City Revisited, WitsUniversity, Johannesburg, South Africa, 25 August,2010.Nxumalo-Magagula, N., Ndlovu, G., Nkwe, N., andMangena, W. Presented a study on ProposedRevisions for ARVs: Perspectives of Women Livingwith HIV. Convention Centre Ezulwini, organised bythe Ministry of Health, 3-5 November 2010.Tagutanazvo, O.B. Presented a paper on ThePerceptions of Student Midwives on the Effectivenessof the Teaching and Learning Strategies Utilisedat One of the Provincial Schools of Midwifery inZimbabwe. Forum of University Nursing Deans2010 Conference, Nursing Education Association,Cape Town International Conference Centre, CapeTown, South Africa, 11-14 October, 2010.Sukati, N.A. was a consultant at the GovernanceWorkshop for National Chapter Chairpersons,FAWE Regional Secretariat, Nairobi, Kenya, 17-19November, 2010.Ziyane, I.S. Gender Dimension in Contra-ceptivePractices (4 pages). Pan African Conference KenyattaUniversity, Kenya, 20 -24 July, 2010.INTERNATIONALREPRESENTATION OF UNISWAMkhonta, N.R. represented UNISWA at a workshopon “Strengthening Nursing and Midwifery Regulationand Practice through South to South Collaboration”,Southern Sun, Kenya sponsored by CommonwealthSecretariat, CDC and Emory University, 28 February,2011 – 1 March, 2011.Mr. Stanley J. Nkambule represented UNISWA atthe Quality Assurance Portfolio of African Academyfor Environmental Health, sponsored by the BritishCouncil through the DelPHE Project, Bentley’sHotel, Pretoria, South Africa.51REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedCONSULTANCIESSTAFFMEMBERMurye, A.F.Tevera, D.S.Mkhonta, N.R.Sithole, S.I.Ndlela, W.N.Sukati, N.A.Zwane-Shabalala, F.TITLE OFCONSULTANCYDeveloping the MbabaneMunicipal Council EnvironmentalManagement SystemEthnographic DataCodingPOPs Pesticides and DDTInventory Reports forSwazilandDeveloping Strategies andAction Plan Elements for theNational ImplementationPlan on Persistent OrganicPollutants in SwazilandDevelopment of DraftNational Palliative CarePolicyRoll-back Malaria PartnershipSecretariat and Global Fundto Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosisand Malaria-HealthSystems Strengthening in theContext of Scaling-up MalariaPrograms: Best Practices andChallengesORGANISATION DURATION DATECOMPLETEDMbabane MunicipalCouncil6 months December 2010NERCHA 2 weeks In progressSwaziland EnvironmentAuthoritySwaziland EnvironmentAuthority3 months June 20102 months November 2010NERCHA 30 days October 2010Swiss Tropicaland Public HealthInstitute-Centre forInternational Health4 weeks 14 January, 2011UNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICESTAFFMEMBER(S)DEPT.TYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICECOMMUNITYDATESDlamini, S.V.EnvironmentalHealth ScienceChairperson, National Task Force forLaboratory Containment of PolioWorld HealthOrganisation;Ministry of HealthOngoing since2005Dlamini, S.V.with Year 3studentsEnvironmentalHealth ScienceCreation of awareness; tracing of treatmentdefaulters; screening and controlof tuberculosis in the most affectedcommunity in the Hhohho region ofSwazilandNational TB ControlProgramme; Ministryof Heath(Partnership)Ongoing sinceMarch 2011Dlamini, S.V.EnvironmentalHealth ScienceNational Malaria Elimination ResearchCoordinatorSwaziland Malaria Elimination AdvisoryGroup (SMEAG) committee member:Case ManagementSwazilandEnvironmentAuthoritySwaziland NationalMalaria ControlProgramme; Ministryof HealthOngoing since2009Ongoing since2009REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 5206

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE (Continued)STAFFMEMBER(S)DEPT.TYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICECOMMUNITYDATESClean-up campaign Fonteyn March 2011• Clean-up campaign• Pit toilet constructionSidwashini • November 2010• March 2011Pit latrine construction demonstration Bahai/ Malagwane March 2011Mabuza, E.M.Mngadi, P.T.Mngadi, P.TMngadi, P.T.Thwala, S.B.P.Ndlela, W.N.CommunityHealth NursingScienceMidwiferyMidwiferyMidwiferyEnvironmentalHealth ScienceTechnical Working Group for theSwaziland Expanded Programme onImmunisation• Constructed proper toilets andrubbish pit for school• Bought seedlings for kitchen gardens• Assisted with toiletries for needychildren• Purchased stationery, uniforms andschool bags for pupils• Bought bags of maize• Treatment of certain healthconditionsMinistry of Health November 2008ongoing• Fonteyn primaryschoo1• MdzangwiniCommunity• MangwaneniCommunityNgwempisanaPrimary SchoolJune 2010 –February 2011FSTTI Research Committee member STTI Ongoing since2010Abstract and grant reviewer STTI Ongoing since2010External ExaminerExternal ExaminerCoordinator of an HIV and AIDSProgramme Health TeamDevelopment of 5 th UNFPA CountryProgramme for SwazilandDevelopment of Palliative Care Policyin SwazilandDevelopment of a strategic plan toimplement the palliative care policyTask Team member assisting withformulating the Environmental HealthBy-laws for the City of ManziniProviding technical expertise on wastemanagement oversight for night streetcleaning model, Manzini City CouncilPatronMuhimbili Universityof Health and AlliedSciences, TanzaniaSouthern AfricanNazarene UniversitySt Paul’s MethodistChurch inSwaziland, CentralCircuit, ManziniSwazilandGovernment/UN FPAMinistry of Health/NERCHAMinistry of Health/NERCHAOngoing since20092010 to dateOngoing since2007December 2009to June 20102010Ongoing sinceDecember 2010Manzini City 2010-2011Manzini City 2010-2011Environmental HealthStudents Association2010-201153REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE (Continued)STAFFMEMBER(S)DEPT.TYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICECOMMUNITYDATESNdlela, W.N.EnvironmentalHealth ScienceTechnical oversight on waste managementissues at Lusoti and NgomaneMembership, Human SettlementsAuthoritySimunye 2008-2011Ministry of Housingand UrbanDevelopment2011-2013Nkambule, S.J.EnvironmentalHealth ScienceExecutive Member Quality AssurancePortfolioAfrica Academy forEnvironmental Health2009-2011Nkambule, T.S.Nxumalo, J.D.Z.Ndlela, W.N.EnvironmentalHealth ScienceTechnical leadership-food, occupationalhealth and safety and water quality andenvironmental management systemstandards developmentSwaziland StandardsAuthority2009-2010Nxumalo, J.D.Z.Ndlela, W.N.EnvironmentalHealth ScienceTask Team members-Review of thePublic Health ActMinistry of HealthOngoingSimatende, P.Nxumalo, J.D.EnvironmentalHealth ScienceAssisting with setting up a microbiologylab and training staff to carryout various microbiological andchemical analysesMalkerns ResearchFood ScienceLaboratory2010-2011Nxumalo-Magagula, N.Sithole, S.I.Sukati, N.A.Tagutanazvo,O.B.Thwala, S.B.P.Mngadi, P.TZwane-Shabalala, F.GeneralNursingGeneralNursingCommunityHealth NursingMidwiferyMidwiferyCommunityHealth NursingPresentation on ART and caring forcaregiversCentral Bank ofSwaziland3 March 2011Provided bereavement counselling Mbabane residents 12 March,2011and ongoingMember of Expert Review Committee,Technical Working GroupChairpersonMemberMinistry of HealthForum for AfricanWomenEducationalists,Swaziland ChapterSwaziland NursingCouncil25-27 February2011Ongoing sinceMarch 2010Ongoing since2000External Examiner Lesotho Ongoing since2007Collaboration-part of core teamdrafting a curriculum for teachingadolescent sexual and reproductivehealth and rights in SwazilandDevelopment of protocol forAssessment of Genital UlcerPrevalence in SwazilandDevelopment of protocol forAssessment of Ciprofl oxacinResistance Among STI ClientsSANU (SouthernAfrican NazareneUniversity)December 2011Ministry of Health January 2011Ministry of Health January 2011REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 5406

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE (Continued)STAFFMEMBER(S)DEPT.TYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICECOMMUNITYDATESZwane-Shabalala, F.CommunityHealth NursingDevelopment of research protocolfor 3 rd Round Biological and SentinelSurveillance of STIs in SwazilandDesk review and development aframework for Addressing HIV AmongMore at Risk Populations (MARPS)Ministry of Health January 2011World HealthOrganization andMinistry of HealthDecember 2010Zwane, I.T.CommunityHealth NursingExternal ExaminerNazarene College ofNursing2008-2011AllEnvironmentalHealth Science• Partnering with EnvironmentalHealth Students Association(EHSA) during the construction ofthree classrooms in the Shiselweniregion under Shiselweni 2constituency whose Member ofParliament is Mr. Benedict Xaba,also the Minister of Health andSocial Welfare• Partnering with EHSA duringtree planting at the KaMhlabaNazarene Primary School in theShiselweni regionShiselweni 2constituency• 30 October,2010• 12 March,2011LINKS/COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONSTITLECollaboration withEthekwiniMunicipalityCollaboration withEdwardo MondlaneUniversityNAME OF UNIT/CENTREREPRESENTATIVEEnvironmental HealthScience DepartmentEnvironmental HealthScience DepartmentNATUREOF LINKDATESCOMMENCEEXPIRYSPONSORSHIPEducational 2007 Ongoing UNISWAEducational 2010 Ongoing UNISWALink with Turkuand DiaconiaUniversities ofApplied Sciences,FinlandLecturers and studentsExchangeprogramme(education andresearch)Ongoing Ongoing FinnishGovernmentLink withUniversity ofDenmardLecturers and studentsExchangeprogramme(education andresearch)Ongoing Ongoing FinnishGovernmentTechnical Exchangewith MalkernsResearch Station-Food ScienceSectionStaff and studentsLab expertise,training andresearchOngoing Ongoing Mutual55REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCESContinuedSome members of the Academic Staff in the Faculty of Health Sciencespictured during the 2011 Capping and Striping CeremonyJovial students marching to be capped and stripedCapping and Striping students before making the Florence Nightingale PledgeREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 5606

FACULTY OF HUMANITIESProf. C.H. HarfordDean - Faculty of HumanitiesDEPARTMENTSAcademic Communication SkillsAfrican Languages and LiteratureEnglish Language and LiteratureHistoryJournalism and Mass Communication ; andTheology and Religious StudiesOBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Faculty are to:Produce graduates qualifi ed at a high standard forthe nation; andProvide a knowledge-base for fi nding solutions tocultural and social problems.VISIONLeadership through excellence in education,research and community service.MISSIONTo engender high quality university standardeducation, research, and community service.The Faculty aims to develop skills andcompetitiveness, as well as conceptual,analytical and evaluative competenciesamongst its graduates in order to promotetheir smooth integration into the job marketand to help them achieve their academicquest for post-graduate studies.Some of the researchers who undertook the Commissioned StudyFrom left: Mrs. S. Nyawo, Mr. D.D. Nhlabatsi and Dr. P.B. Mkhonta57REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF HUMANITIESContinuedParticipants of the seminar on “The League of African Churches: Challenges and Prospects”RESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch CompletedRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGAwasom, N.F. The Emergence of Public Spheres in ColonialCameroon: The Case of Palm Wine DrinkingJoints as lieux de sociabilité in Bamenda TownshipSelfMhlanga, H.P.Nhlabatsi, D.D.Ndlovu, H.L.Mkhonta, P.B.Nyawo, S.The ‘Song’ as an Effective Tool for the LiberationStruggle in Africa: A Case of the Liberation Songsin South Africa, 1970 to 1994The League of African Churches in Swaziland:Challenges and ProspectsCouncil for the Development ofSocial Science Research in Africa(CODESRIA)UNISWA Research BoardMusiiwa, T.E.Ncube, G.Gibson, D.Sone, E.M.Sone, E.M.Vilakati, N.Nkosi, J.Nyawo, S.Primary Health Care and Women in Cape Townand Harare: A Comparative StudyAlcoholism and the Creative Potentiality of theSwazi Oral ArtistsStorifying Nature and Humanizing the Environmentin African Oral LiteratureDeveloping Sustainable Alternative Route toFormal Education for Rural Youth EmpowermentCODESRIASelfSelfOSSREAREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 5806

FACULTY OF HUMANITIESContinuedResearch in ProgressRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGAbodunrin, F. Black Literatures in English: 2002 – 2009: CriticalAppreciation and ReceptionSelfAwasom, N.F.Dlamini, L.Z.Dlamini, P.A.Harford, C.H.Malambe, G.B.Sobhuza II and Political Transformation inComparative PerspectiveTowards a Reassessment of the Implications ofNkrumah’s Anti-Balkanisation Policy at the UN inthe late 1950sConstructing Slave History Through Artefacts,Songs and Memories in the North West Region ofCameroonA Biography of Dr. Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini,Prime Minister of the Kingdom of SwazilandThe Effectiveness of UNISWA English LanguageCourses in the Teaching of English Language inSwaziland’s High SchoolsThe Impact of Globalisation on Swaziland’sLanguage PolicyEnglish and the Distinctly African University: TheBest of Both Worlds?SelfSelfSelfSelfSelfSelfSelvesMhlanga, H.P.Ndlovu, H.L.Nhlabatsi, D.D.Sone, E.M.Sone, E.M.Sibanda, E.S.Malambe, G.Sone, E.M.Ngade, I.Women and Politics in Post Colonial Swazilandthrough the Prism of the Kwetfula – MarulaCeremonyThe Role of the Sangoma (Diviner) in SwaziReligion and SocietyThe Royal Easter Ritual and the Revitalization ofSacred KingshipHistory of the United States Peace Corps inSwazilandNationhood and Identity in King Sobhuza’s (Praise)PoetryOral Literature and Environmental Education inSwazilandKnow Who is a Man through Mbuen: Male Identityin Bakossi-Cameroon Oral TraditionCODESRIASelfSelfSelfSelfSelvesSelvesTsabedze, C.A Project on the Translation of Modison Magagula’sPoetry from SiSwati to EnglishSelfVilakati, J.N.Whither Social Peace?: A Religious Inquiry into theReported Cases of Violent Assaults, Passion Killingsand Murders in SwazilandSelf59REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF HUMANITIESContinuedPUBLICATIONSBook ChaptersDlamini, N. (2011). World Affairs: Swaziland inEncyclopeadia Britannica 2011 Book of the Year: Eventsof 2009, p. 468.Ndlovu, H.L. (2011). Sangomahood, Abstinence andCelibacy among Sangoma in Swaziland. In Tamale, S.(ed.), African Sexualities: A Reader. Oxford: PambazukaPress, Chapter 61.Nyawo, S. (2010). Swaziland entry in Patte, D. (ed.),The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity. CambridgeUniversity Press, pp. 1198-1199.Nyawo, S., Mpapane, Z., and Mahlobo, P. (2011). Coauthorsof secondary school religious educationmaterials, Religious Education in Context Book 3:Learner’s Book, Swaziland: Macmillan BOLESWAPublishers.Nyawo, S., Mpapane, Z., and Mahlobo, P. (2011).Religious Education in Context: Teacher’s Guide 3,Swaziland: Macmillan BOLESWA Publishers.Nwayo, S. Contributing author of the chapter, APastor’s Wife: Conversations with Wives of Men inMinistry, in Call to Ministry, Pietermaritzburg, SouthAfrica: UBI Publishers.Tofa, E. (2011). The Berlin Conference in Disguise:Revisiting the Interface between Globalization andImperialism. In Africa in Focus. South Africa: AfricaChapter Human Sciences Research Council ofSouth Africa, chapter 25, pp. 333-339.International JournalsAbodunrin, F. (2010). The New Literatures inEnglish: Africa, The Year’s Work in English Studies 1 (89):965-999.Awasom, N.F. (2010). The Emergence of PublicSpheres in Colonial Cameroon: The Case of PalmWine Drinking Joints as lieux de sociabilité in BamendaTownship, Africa Development 35(1&2): 201-220.Harford, C.H., Mutasa, D., and Zivenge, W. (2011).The Tonga Syllable: A CV Phonology Paradigm,South African Journal of African Languages 30(2):250-259.Kalusa, W.T. (2011). Death and African Miners:Contesting Indirect Rule on the Zambian Copperbelt,1945-1964. International Journal of AfricanHistorical Studies 44(1): 1-24.Kalusa, W.T. (2011). The Killing of Lillian MargarethBurton and Black and White Nationalism inNorthern Rhodesia in the 1960s. Journal of SouthernAfrican Studies 37(1): 63-77.Kalusa, W.T. (2011). A Critique of the Post-ColonialZambian State, (Review) of the Musakanya Papers,The Record, (February 2011): 5-7.Musiiwa, T.E. (2010) When the “High Risk” SulbaternSpeaks: The Zvishavane Women AIDS PreventionAssociation (ZWAPA)’s Response to the HIV/AIDSEpidemic, 2003-2008. Outliers Vol. 3, (Spring 2010):19-35.Sone, E.M. (2010). Aesthetics from the SwaziPerspective: The Case of the Swazi Umhlanga/ ReedDance. MUZIKI: Journal of Music Research in Africa7(1) (July 2010):130-139.Sone, E.M. (2010). Digitalization of CameroonOral Literature: A New Method in Oral LiteratureResearch. SARJANA: Journal of the Faculty of Artsand Social Sciences (University of Malaya) 25(2)(December 2010):75-86.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSNational Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsDlamini, V.T. Presented the working paper, UsingLiteracy and Psycholinguistic Principles in ShapingJuvenile Behavior (12 pages), at the workshop onJuvenile Justice, His Majesty’s Correctional Services,Orion Hotel, Piggs Peak, 2-5 November, 2010 and1-3 December, 2010.Dlamini, V.T. Presented the paper, The Relevanceof Appropriate Methodology in Teaching LanguageSkills in Crowded Primary School Classrooms:A Theoretical Framework for the ConcentratedEncounter Programme (17 pages), at the FirstBiennial Conference on Curriculum organised bythe National Curriculum Centre, Esibayeni Lodge,Matsapha, 5-7 October, 2010.Mthembu, M.V. Development of Story IdeasUsing Census and Statistics Data. Presented at atraining workshop for media practitioners on DataInterpretation for Reporting, funded by UNFPA,Orion Hotel, Pigg’s Peak, 11-13 May, 2010.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 6006

FACULTY OF HUMANITIESContinuedMthembu, M.V. An Analysis of Sports Reportingin Swaziland. Presented at a workshop on sportsjournalism in Swaziland, hosted by the SwazilandNational Sports Council, Happy Valley Hotel,Ezulwini, 25 March, 2011.Shongwe, G. Self-Motivation: A Must Ingredient forSuccess. Presented at the First Biennial Conferenceof Curriculum Esibayeni Lodge, Matsapha, 5-7October, 2010.Vilakati, J.N. A Biblical Approach to Gender:A Discussion Paper (48 pages). Presented at theUNFPA and Church Forum on HIV and AIDS, aworkshop organised by The Church Forum on HIVand AIDS and sponsored by the Country offi ce ofUNFPA, Esibayeni Lodge, Matsapha, 21 December,2010.International Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsAwasom, N.F. Presented the paper, Towards aReassessment of the Implications of Nkrumah’sAnti-Balkanisation Policy at the UN in the late 1950s,at the International Symposium on The Dream, TheReality: Reassessments of African Independence,Legon, Ghana, 26-29 September, 2010.Awasom, N.F. Presented the paper, ConstructingSlave History through Artifacts, Songs and Memoriesin the North West Region of Cameroon, at theinternational conference, Searching for the AfricanVoice: Studying Slavery and the Slave Trade in Africa,Buea, Cameroon, 14-16 December, 2010.Harford, C.H. Presented the paper, Violation andthe Inscription of Opposites in the Homeric Hymn toDemeter and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Myth, Literatureand the Unconscious, at a conference held at theUniversity of Essex, on 4 September 2010.Harford, C.H., and Malambe, G.B. DiachronicAffrication in SiSwati. The Interim Conference ofthe African Languages Association of SouthernAfrica (ALASA), University of Botswana, Gaborone,Botswana, 21-23 July 2010.10 pages.Mhlanga, H.P. The Song as an Effective Tool for theLiberation Struggle in Africa: A Case of the LiberationSongs in South Africa (25 pages). Organised andfunded by the Council for Development andResearch in Africa (CODESRIA), University ofGhana, Legon, Ghana, 26-29 September, 2010.Nyawo, S. A Response to Globalisation: The Caseof Multi-Faith Religious Education in Swaziland (15pages). Paper read at the annual BOLESWA TRSConference, UNISWA Commerce ConferenceRoom, Kwaluseni, Swaziland, 28 February - 1 March,2011.Sone, E.M. Presented the paper, Swazi OralLiterature Studies Yesterday and Today: The WayForward, at the regional conference of the SouthernAfrican Folklore Society (SAFOS) at the Universityof South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa, 27-29 September, 2010.Tofa, E. Some Notes of Biblical Interpretation in Lightof Globalisation. Paper read at the annual BOLESWATRS Conference, UNISWA Commerce ConferenceRoom, Kwaluseni, Swaziland, 28 February - 1 March,2011.Tofa, E. Re-enchantment of Cultural IdentitiesThrough Rituals: A Critical Refl ection on Resonancesin the Meaning and Signifi cance of Rituals in theNew Testament Environment and Selected AfricanIndigenous Religions. Paper read at the Spirituality,Politics and Poverty Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, 20-25 July, 2010.Tofa, E. An Examination of the Alleged Contradictionsof the Birth Narratives. Paper read at theannual conference of the New Testament Societyof South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal,Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 20-23 April, 2010.Vilakati, J.N. The Oracle Against the Nations:Hermeneutical Exploration of a Prophetic Motif inthe Construction of a Global Ethic (13 pages). Paperread at the annual BOLESWA TRS Conference,UNISWA Commerce Conference Room, Kwaluseni,Swaziland, 28 February - 1 March, 2011.INTERNATIONALREPRESENTATION OF UNISWADlamini, N. Lecturer – Moderator, InternationalStudents on Southern African History (The Evolutionof the Swazi Monarchy) at Kruger National Park,South Africa, organised and sponsored by Go Africa– Go Germany Scholarship Programme, 19 March2011.61REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF HUMANITIESContinuedCONSULTANCIESSTAFFMEMBERVilakati, J.N.Zwane, N.TITLE OFCONSULTANCYA Biblical Approach to Gender(discussion paper for use asan advocacy and referencetool for the Church Forum onHIV and AIDS in the contextof working towards genderequality and equity)Communication SkillsWorkshop: Making EffectiveOral PresentationsORGANISATION DURATION DATECOMPLETEDSwaziland ChurchForum on HIV andAIDS5 months January 2011WTO 3 months 3 December, 2010UNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICESTAFFMEMBER(S)DEPT.TYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICECOMMUNITYDATESAkintola, A.AcademicCommunicationSkillsModerator for AcademicCommunication SkillsNazarene TeacherTrainingNgwane TeacherTrainingAnnuallyDlamini, V.T. English Rapporteur for Fundza FUNDZA May 2010Harford, C. AfricanLanguages• External Examiner for NationalUniversity of Lesotho• 2010• External Examiner for University ofKwaZulu-Natal• Reviewer• NationalUniversity ofLesotho• University ofKwaZulu-Natal• South AfricanJournal of AfricanLanguagesKalusa, W.T. History Patron UNISWA HistorySocietyNdlovu, H.L.Theology andReligiousStudiesDepartmental RepresentativeExecutive Committee memberReligious EducationNational PanelAssociation ofTheologicalInstitutions inSouthern and CentralAfrica (ATISCA)• 2010• 2010Since August20112010-20112009-2010Member of the Editorial BoardBOLESWA Journal ofTheology, Religion andPhilosophy2010-2011REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 6206

FACULTY OF HUMANITIESContinuedUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE (Continued)STAFFMEMBER(S)DEPTTYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICENhlabatsi, D.D. History External Examiner/ModeratorNkosi, J.Nyawo, S.Tofa, E.Vilakati, J.N.AcademicCommunicationSkillsTheology andReligiousStudiesTheology andReligiousStudiesTheology andReligiousStudiesModerator for examination papers andexamination scriptsReligious Education Examiner forJunior Secondary ExternalExaminationsTrainer for Religious Educationteachers on the IGCSE/SGCSEprogrammeExecutive committee member inSGCSE (Swaziland General Certifi cateof Secondary Education)Syllabus DesigningModerator of Religious Education andReligious Studies examination papersand examination scripts (Board of Affi liated Institutions)Executive committee member inReligious Education National PanelMember of the Editorial BoardLiaison Offi cer -Swaziland ChapterExecutive Committee MemberCOMMUNITYNazarene TeacherTraining CollegeNgwane TeacherTraining CollegeWilliam PitcherCollegeWilliam PitcherCollegeExaminations Councilof SwazilandSwazi NationBOLESWA Journalof Theology, Religionand PhilosophyOrganisation forSocial ScienceResearch in Easternand Southern Africa(OOSREA)Association ofTheologicalInstitutions inSouthern and CentralAfrica (ATISCA)DATESOngoingOngoingOngoingAnnuallyOngoingOngoing2010-20112007-20112009-2010Zwane, N.AcademicCommunicationSkillsModeration of examination papers andexamination scriptsSwaziland College ofTechnologyAnnually63REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF SCIENCEProf. M.D. DlaminiDean - Faculty of ScienceDEPARTMENTSBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceElectrical and Electronic EngineeringGeography, Environmental Science andPlanning (GEP)MathematicsPhysicsVISIONLeadership through excellence in science, technologyand engineering education.MISSIONTo be a strong and outstanding centre for the teaching,development and promotion of science and technologyto support sustainable economic development ofsociety, striving at all times for relevance in teaching andresearch, and excellence among staff and students. TheFaculty pursues broad interests, bringing together a rangeof expertise with emphasis on technology and humanresource development, and research in the natural andphysical sciences, information technology and engineering.The Faculty puts a focus on the conservation of naturalresources and the integration of environmental issues.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Faculty of Science are to:Promote and optimise the role of science andtechnology in national growth and development;Produce skilled and competent graduates capableof independent thinking and creativity;Achieve the highest academic standards amongstaff and students;Develop post-graduate studies in all areas of focusin the Faculty;Promote research-based teaching and learning;Promote the exchange of information with society;Enhance interdisciplinary cooperation in teachingand research;Promote partnerships and collaborations betweenthe Faculty, national and international institutions,agencies and individuals interested in theadvancement of science education, the utilizationof technology and the conservation and sustainableutilisation of natural resources;Expand and improve the infrastructure and facilitiesin the Faculty, for effective teaching and research;Improve gender balance in the Faculty; andEnsure that the environment is safe andhealthy for teaching and learning.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 6406

FACULTY OF SCIENCEContinuedRESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch CompletedRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OF FUNDINGBwembya, G.C.Thwala, J.M.Otieno, D.A.Sibiya, S.E.Jaju, R.P.Bhatt, B.Owen, D.Jaju, R.P.Bhatt, B.Owen, D.Marewo, G.T.Motsa, S.S.Sibanda, P.Shateyi, S.Mkhonta, S.K.Monadjem, A.Motsa, S.S.Marewo, G.T.Micronutrient Content of Cooked SwaziVegetablesStability Studies of Prey/Predator Models in thePresence of Predator InterferenceStudies of Prey/Predator Models(ongoing computational)An Improved Spectral Homotopy Analysis Methodfor Solving Boundary Layer ProblemsPotential of Liquid-crystalline Block Copolymers inNanotechnology ApplicationsSurvey of Small Mammals in the Gola Forest, SierraLeoneImproved Homotopy Analysis Method for Solvingthe Jeffery-Hamel FlowUNISWA Research BoardSelvesSelvesSelvesSelfRoyal Society for the Protectionof BirdsPetrov, M.B. Asymptotic Analysis in the Theory of Shells. SelfSingwane, S.S.Matondo, J.I.Tevera, D.S.Tevera, D.S.Thwala, J.M.Minghua, L.Hoek, E.A Feasibility Study on Rainwater Harvesting inSwazilandAnalysis of Urban Solid Waste (USW) Disposal SiteSelection Procedures in SwazilandAtomic Force Microscopy Studies of BacterialAdhesion on Water Purifi cation MembranesSelvesUNISWA Research BoardSelfUNISWA, University ofJohannesburg and University ofCaliforniaRESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch in ProgressRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OF FUNDINGBwembya, G.C.Thwala, J.M.Bioaccessibility of Essential Elements in IndigenousVegetables in SwazilandEgau, P.C. Software Defi ned Radio SelfHabanyama, A.Comrie, C.M.Pondo, K.J.Van Der Walt, C.Smeets, D.Demeulemeester, J.Knaepen, W.Detavanier, C.Vantomme, A.Determination of the Dominant Diffusing SpeciesDuring Nickel and Palladium Germinide FormationUNISWA Research BoardSouth African National ResearchFoundationMagagula, L.A. Wireless Networks Self65REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF SCIENCEContinuedRESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch in ProgressRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OF FUNDINGMakamba, F.Monadjem, A.Mahlaba, T.A.M.Magagula, C.N.Exploring the Role of Small Mammals asBio-control and Pest Species in Agroecosystemsusing Molecular TechniquesManong’a, J.S. Renewable Energy Storage Systems SelfMkhonta, S.K.Mamba, L.Motsa, S.S.Nhlabatsi, A.M.Peter, G.Simelane, N.O.Tevera, D.S.Simelane, N.Peter, G.Salam, A.Effects of Hard Surfaces and Electric Fields onBlock Copolymer MeltsOptimizing the Adomnian DecompositionMethod for Solving Initial Value Problems andother Evolution EquationsEngineering Security in Evolving SoftwareSystemsEconomic Aspects of Human Geophagia inRural SwazilandSociocultural Factors and the Practice ofGeophagia Among Rural Communities inSwaziland (ongoing study on the Human andEnzootic Geophagia in Southern Africa)Urban Food Security and HIV/AIDS inManziniUNISWA Research BoardSelvesSelfSelf/Engineering and Physical SciencesResearch Council (EPSRC)UNISWA Research Board and the NationalResearch Foundation, South AfricaUNISWA Research Board and theNational Research Foundation, SouthAfricaCIDA University Partners inCooperation and Development (UPCD)PUBLICATIONSBooks and Book ChaptersCrush, J. and Tevera, D.S. (eds.) (2010). Zimbabwe’sExodus: Crisis, Migration, Survival. Cape Town: IdasaPublishing / Ottawa: IDRC, 416 pp.Crush, J. and Tevera, D.S. (2010) Exiting Zimbabwe.In J. Crush and D.S. Tevera (eds.), Zimbabwe’s Exodus:Crisis, Migration, Survival, pp. 1-49.Crush, J. and Tevera, D.S. (2010). Discontent andDeparture: Attitudes of Skilled Zimbabweanstowards Emigration. In J. Crush and D.S. Tevera(eds.), Zimbabwe’s Exodus: Crisis, Migration, Survival,pp. 112-130.Crush, J., Tevera, D.S., and Chikanda, A. (2010) MigrantRemittances and Household Survival in Zimbabwe.In J. Crush and D.S. Tevera (eds.), Zimbabwe’s Exodus:Crisis, Migration, Survival, pp. 307-321.Monadjem, A., Taylor, P., Cotterill, F.P.D. & Schoeman,M.C. (2010). Bats of Southern and Central Africa: ABiogeographic and Taxonomic Synthesis. Universityof the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. 600 pages.Monadjem, A., van Zyl, A., and Malan, G. (2010).Chapter 6: Gregarious Tree-using Raptors: RoostingKestrels and Breeding White-backed Vultures. In:Malan, G. and Jenkins, A.R., Surveying and Monitoringof Southern African Raptor Populations. South Africa:Briza Press.Nhlabatsi, A.M. (2011). Chapter 4: Security Patterns:Comparing Modeling Approaches. In N. Mouratidis(ed.), Software Engineering for Secure Systems: Industrialand Research Perspectives, London, U.K.: IGI GlobalPublishing, pp. 75-111.National JournalsMatondo, J.I., Salam, A., and Mdluli, D. (2010). Uses ofWetlands at Ka-Luhleko Area in Swaziland. UNISWAJournal of Agriculture Science and Technology 13(1): pp.30-42.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 6606

FACULTY OF SCIENCEContinuedVarkey, A.J. and Dlamini, M.D. (2010). IndigenousPorous Pot Water Filter for Rural Communities inSwaziland. UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture,Science and Technology 13(1): 61-68.International JournalsAlasooly, H.M. and Qader, M.R. (2010). Comparisonbetween Optimal Control Strategies Applied toa System with Unifi ed Power Flow Controller,Shunt Converter and Series Converter. Journal ofComputers and Mathematics with Applications 60(4):954-975.Alasooly, H.M. (2011). Control of DC Motor SpeedUsing Different Control Strategies. Global Journal ofTechnology and Optimisation GJTO, Vol.2 (April 2011).Alasooly, H.M. (2010). Optimal Control of UPFC forLoad Flow Control and Voltage Flicker Eliminationand Current Flicker Elimination. Journal of Computersand Mathematics with Applications 60(4): 926-943.Bamford, A.J., Monadjem, A., and Hardy, I. (2010).Associations of Avian Facial Flushing and SkinColoration with Agonistic Interaction Outcomes.Ethology 116: 1-8.Benhura, C., Makamba, F., Mushanguri, G., Gumiro,N., and Muzivi, I. (2010). Yield Analysis at a PoultryProcessing Plant in Harare, Zimbabwe. African Journalof Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 10(10):4219-4234.Crush, J., Hovorka, A., and Tevera, D.S. (2010). UrbanFood Production and Household Food Security inSouthern African Cities. Cape Town: African FoodSecurity Urban Network: Urban Food Security Series,No. 4.Jaju, R.P., Bhatt, B., and Owen, D. (2010). Switchingof Predation on Prey Species in the Presence ofPredator Interference-II, International Journal of Pureand Applied Mathematics 61(3): 281-295.Mabaso, S.D., Singwane, S.S., and Peter, G. (2010).Mechanisms for Distributing Possible Water Savingsfrom Water Demand Management in Swaziland: Thecase of IYSIS Canal. Journal of Sustainable Developmentin Africa 12(7): 196-208.Madzima, K. and Nhamu, I. (2010). Partnering Universitiesand Communities in ICTs for CommunityDevelopment: Case of Masendu Community, MatabelelandSouth, Zimbabwe. International Network onAppropriate Technology, (Conference proceedings,ISBN 978-1-60725-560-4) pp.114-121.Magagula, L.A., Falowo, O.E., and Chan, H.A. (2010).Enhancing PMIPv6 for Better Handover Performanceamong Heterogeneous Wireless Networks in aMicro-mobility domain. EURASIP Journal on WirelessCommunications and Networking, Vol. 2010, Article ID274935.Magagula, L.A., Chan, H.A., and Falowo, O.E. (2010).PMIPv6-HC: Handover Mechanism for ReducingHandover Delay and Packet Loss in NGWN, Proceedingsof IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference(GLOBECOM 2010), Miami, Florida, USA, 6-10December, 2010.Magagula, L.A., Chan, H.A., and Falowo, O.E. (2010).Handover Coordination with Relay-Based Designfor Heterogeneous Wireless Networks, Proceedingsof IEEE Local Computer Networks (LCN 2010), Denver,Colorado, USA, 11-14 October, 2010.Magagula, L.A., Chan, H.A., and Falowo, O.E. (2010).Achieving Seamless Mobility through HandoverCoordination in Network-based Localised MobilityManaged Heterogeneous Environment, Proceedingsof IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor,and Mobile Radio Conference (PIMRC 2010), Istanbul,Turkey, 26-29 September, 2010.Magagula, L.A., Chan, H.A., and Falowo, O.E. (2010).Handover Coordinator for Improved HandoverPerformance in PMIPv6-supported HeterogeneousWireless Networks, Proceedings of IEEE WirelessCommunications & Networking Conference (WCNC2010), Sydney, Australia, 18-21 April, 2010.Matondo, J.I. (2010). Generating InformationRequired in Climate Change Studies in Swaziland.Water International 35(2) pp. 223-232.Mills, M.S.L., Franke, U., Joseph, G., Miato, F., Milton,S., Monadjem, A., Oschadleus, D., and Dean, W.R.J.(2010). Cataloguing the Lubango Bird Skin Collection:67REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF SCIENCEContinuedTowards an Atlas of Angolan Bird Distributions.Bulletin of the African Bird Club 17: 43-53.Mkhonta, S.K., Elder, K.R., and Grant, M. (2010).Novel Mechanical Properties in Lamellar Phases ofLiquid-crystalline Diblock Copolymers. EuropeanPhysical Journal E 32: 349-355.Monadjem, A., Raabe, T., Dickerson, B., Silvy, N., andMcCleery, R. (2010). Roost Use by Two SympatricSpecies of Scotophilus in a Natural Environment.South African Journal of Wildlife Research 40: 73-76.Monadjem, A., Bamford, A.J., Hardy, I.C.W., Earnshaw,J.K., Franklin, E., Dalton, D. & Kotze, A. (2010). SexSpecifi c Growth Rates of Marabou Stork Leptoptiloscrumeniferus chicks. Ostrich 81: 85-91.Monadjem, A., Ellstrom, M., Maldonado, C., and Fasel,N. (2010). The Impact of Logging and Forest Trackson the Activity of an Insectivorous Bat Neoromiciananus in an African Tropical Forest. African Journal ofEcology 48: 1083-1091.Monadjem, A., Schoeman, M.C., Reside, A., Pio, D.V.,Stoffberg, S., Bayliss, J., Cotterill, F.P.D., Curran, M.,Kopp, M., and Taylor, P.J. (2010). A Recent Inventoryof the Bats of Mozambique with Documentationof Seven New Species to the Country. ActaChiropterologica 12: 371-391.Motsa, M.M., Mamba, B.B., Thwala, J.M., andMakudali, T.A. (2011). Preparation, Characterisationand Application of Polypropylene-clinoptiloliteComposites for the Selective Adsorption of Leadfrom Aqueous Media. Journal of Colloid and InterfaceScience, 2011. (2011) 210–219.Muslam, M., Chan, H.A., Ventura, N., and Magagula, L.A.(2010). Hybrid HIP and PMIPv6 (HIPPMIP) MobilityManagement for Handover Performance Optimisation.Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference onWireless and Mobile Communications (ICWMC 2010),Valencia, Spain, 20-25 September, 2010.Peter, G. (2010). Impact of Rural Water Projects onHygiene Behavior in Swaziland. Physical and Chemistryof the Earth 35 (2010): 772-779.Salam, A. (2010). Environmental and Health Impactof Solid Waste Disposal in Manzini, Swaziland. Journalof Sustainable Development in Africa 12(7): 64-78.Singwane, S.S. and Kunene, S.G. (2010). Viabilityof Rainwater Harvesting in Supplying DomesticWater in Rural Areas of Swaziland: A Case of MpakaCommunity. Journal of Sustainable Development inAfrica 12(2): 96-109.Reddy, S.A. (2010). Design and Development ofan Embedded System for Thermal ConductivityMeasurement of Polymer Thin Films. Proceedingsof the IEEE/ASME 2 nd International Conference onMechanical and Electronics Engineering (ICMEE 2010),Kyoto, Japan, 1-3 August, 2010, pp. VI-454-459.Vilakati, G., Mishra, A., Mishra, S., Mamba, B., andThwala, J.M. (2010). Infl uence of TiO2-Modifi cationon the Mechanical and Thermal Properties ofSugarcane Bagasse-EVA Composites. Journal ofInorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials20(4) (December 2010): 802-808.Virani, M., Kirui. P., Monadjem, A., Thomsett, S., andGithiru, M. (2010). Nesting Status of African WhitebackedVultures Gyps africanus in the Masai MaraNational Reserve, Kenya. Ostrich 81: 205-209.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSNational Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsBwembya, G.C., Thwala, J.M., and Otieno, D.A.Presented on Nutritive Value of Indigenous Foods ata SIRMIP workshop , Uplifting Collaborative Effortswith SIRMIP: Forging Partnerships, Multi-PurposeHall, Kwaluseni, UNISWA, 22 April 2010.Mathunjwa, M.M. served as Programme Directorfor the Solar Indaba/Workshop organised by theMinistry of Natural Resources and Energy, EnergyDepartment, held at Esibayeni Lodge on 29-30 July,2010.Singwane, S.S., Matondo, J.I., and Tevera, D.S. AFeasibility Study on Rainwater Harvesting inSwaziland (19 pages). Dissemination of fi ndings forREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 6806

FACULTY OF SCIENCEContinuedresearch funded by the UNISWA Research Centre,Luyengo conference room, 20 January, 2011.Tevera, D.S. Research Methodology. Presented at theUNISWA Research Board and Mentoring Workshopon Writing Research Proposals, Luyengo, 11 March,2010.Tevera, D.S. Pathways to Nutritional Security: UrbanFood Supply and Access in Manzini. Paper presented atthe Faculty of Science Seminar, Kwaluseni, 15 March, 2011.Tevera, D.S. Gave the offi cial opening speech atthe workshop on the dissemination of results ofresearch projects funded by the UNISWA ResearchBoard, Luyengo, 20 January, 2011.Thwala, J.M., Minghua, L., and Hoek, E. Atomic ForceMicroscopy Studies of Bacterial Adhesion on WaterPurifi cation Membranes, held at the University ofWestern Cape on 22-24 November 2010.International Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsMadzima, K. and Nhamu, I. Linking ICTs toCommunity Development: Case of MasenduCommunity in Zimbabwe (7 pages). Workshop onSocially Relevant Computing, organized and fundedby the US National Science Foundation, AfricanUniversity of Communications, Accra, Ghana, 22-24November, 2010.Magagula, L.A. PMIPv6-HC: Handover Mechanismfor Reducing Handover Delay and Packet Loss inNGWN, Miami, Florida, USA, 6-10 December, 2010.Magagula, L.A. Handover Coordination with Relay-Based Design for Heterogeneous Wireless Networks,Denver, Colorado, USA, 11-14 October, 2010.Magagula, L.A. Achieving Seamless Mobility throughHandover Coordination in Network-based LocalizedMobility Managed Heterogeneous Environment,Istanbul, Turkey, 26-29 September, 2010.Magagula, L.A. Handover Coordinator for ImprovedHandover Performance in PMIPv6-supportedHeterogeneous Wireless Networks, Sydney,Australia, 18-21 April, 2010.Matondo, J.I. Adaptation Options to Climate Changeand Variability on the Water Resources in Africa (20pages). The Second Science with Africa Conference.United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.,Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23-25 June, 2010.Matondo, J.I. Water Infrastructure Development:Key Adaptation Strategies to Impacts of ExpectedClimate Change and Variability in Africa (20 pages).WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium, VictoriaFalls, Zimbabwe, 27-29 October, 2010.Mkhonta, S.K. Gave a talk on Semi-soft Elasticityin Liquid-Crystalline Diblock Copolymers ata workshop on Active Materials, StellenboschUniversity, South Africa, 17-19 November, 2010.Mkhonta, S.K. Gave a talk on Elasticity in Liquid-Crystalline Diblock Copolymers at a NationalInstitute of Theoretical Physics seminar, Cape Town,South Africa, 27 October, 2010.Nkambule, E.S. and Peter, G. Sustainability ofLubombo Region, Swaziland. Poster presentation atthe 11th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium,Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 27-29 October, 2010.Peter, G. and Nkambule, E.S. Presented the paper,Factors Affecting Sustainability of Rural WaterSchemes in Swaziland, at the 11th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium, Victoria Falls,Zimbabwe, 27-29 October, 2010.Reddy, A.S. Secure Communications by ImplementingDifferent Circuits and Optical Fiber Communication,at the National Conference on Power SystemsToday (PST-10), AU College of Engineering, AndhraPradesh, India, 29-30 June, 2010.Reddy, A.S. Character Segmentation Methods forTelugu Text, at National Conference on RTCTV,Vardhaman College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh,India, 1-3 June, 2010.Reddy, A.S. Character Segmentation of PrintedTouching Telugu Text, Gurunanak College, AndhraPradesh, India, 11-13 June, 2010.69REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF SCIENCEContinuedSalam, A. Presented paper on Good Governance forHealth at the 9 th International Conference on UrbanHealth (ICUH), New York, NY, USA, 27-29 October,2010.Salam, A. and Dlamini, M.M. Presented the paper, AnAssessment of the Role Played by Female-headedHouseholds in Agricultural Performance in Nkwenearea of Swaziland, at the 3rd International Congressof Environmental Research, University of Mauritius,Réduit, Mauritius, 16-18 September, 2010.Salam, A. Presented a paper on Impact of WeatherChange in Swaziland at ICID+18 2nd InternationalConference on Climate, Sustainability andDevelopment in Semi-arid Regions, Fortaleza -Ceará, Brazil, 16-20 August, 2010.Tevera, D.S. The Migration of Ideas: The Experienceof Zimbabwe. Paper presented during theInternational Development Week, University ofAlberta, Edmonton, Canada, 3 February, 2011.Tevera, D.S. Migration of Zimbabweans Duringthe Past Twenty Years: A Survival Strategy? Paperpresented during the International DevelopmentWeek. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 4February, 2011.Tevera, D.S. and Crush, J. The Migration Dialogue forSouthern Africa (MIDSA): The First Ten Years. Paperpresented at the Ministerial MIDSA Conference,Windhoek, Namibia, 15-17 November, 2010.International Representation of UNISWAEgau, P.C., as the UNISWA representative, attendedthe IEEE/CGAA meeting on Development of anEngineering Accrediting Body in Southern andEastern Africa, Protea Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia, 26September, 2010.Manong’a, J.S., Egau, P.C., and Nkambule, V.O.attended IEEE Teacher In-Service Southern/EasternAfrica Workshop, Protea Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia, 24-25 September, 2010.Mkhonta, S.K., gave a talk on Modelling the HIVPrevalence Rate Distribution in Swaziland at the Clinicon the Meaningful Modeling of Epidemiological Data,African Institute of Mathematical Science (AIMS),Muizenberg, South Africa, 24 May – 4 June, 2010.Nkambule, S.M., attended the African School onElectronic Structure and Methods and Applications(ASESMA 2010), sponsored by ICTP, Trieste, Italy,Aims, Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa, 19-30July, 2010.Nkambule, S.M., attended the 2nd Stellenboschworkshop on Equilibrium and Equilibration,sponsored by NITHEP, Stellenbosch, Cape Town,7-18 March, 2011.Peter, G., attended two WaterNet managementboard meetings: Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg,South Africa, 27-28 May, 2010; and Elephant HillsHotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 25-26 October,2010. The department is a member of WaterNet.Thwala, J.M. Moringa Oleifera for Health-Investigating the Use of Moringa Oleifera Tree as aSustainable Intervention to Address Malnutrition,Poverty, and Safe Drinking Water and SanitationProblems in Sub-Saharan Africa-Phase I, Jointproject, ongoing since 2010, between the chemistrydepartments of UNISWA, Botswana, Zambia,Witswaterand and Namibia. The Joint Economics,Aids and Poverty Programme (JEAP) sponsored bythe Australian Government.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 7006

FACULTY OF SCIENCELINKS/COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONSTITLEWater qualityresearchCTIF(AALBORGUniversity/UNISWA)NAME OFUNIT/CENTREREPRESENTATIVEChemistryDepartmentComputer ScienceDepartmentNATUREOF LINKSStaff and studentexchangeAcademic/ResearchCOMMENCEDATESEXPIRYContinuedSPONSORSHIP2008 2013 University ofJohannesburg, Universityof SwazilandFebruary2009OngoingCTIF (AALBORGUniversity/ UNISWA)WaterNetGeography,EnvironmentalScience and PlanningDepartmentResearch, training,lecture moduledevelopment, staffexchange, etc.2002 Ongoing WaterNet sponsorsparticipation at annualconferencesQueensUniversity,Ontario,CanadaGeography,EnvironmentalScience and PlanningDepartmentResearch, trainingand capacitybuilding of staff andoffi cers of Manzinimunicipality2009 Ongoing CIDA UniversityPartners in Cooperationand DevelopmentCONSULTANCIESSTAFFMEMBER(S)TITLE OFCONSULTANCYNhlabatsi, A.M. Business Systems Analysis 2010 Zone VI Games,Local OrganizingCommitteeThwala, J.M.Lwenje, S.M.Assessment of DDTContamination in MarulaORGANISATION DURATION DATECOMPLETEDMinistries of Tourism andHealth (Swaziland)6 months 12 December,2010Ongoing since201lOngoing since201lUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICESTAFFMEMBER(S)DEPTTYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICEBwembya, G.C. Chemistry UNISWA Representative in the NationalCoordinating Committee for ChemicalManagement in SwazilandQuadrant Catalyser, NationalSMART Partnership DialogueCOMMUNITYMinistry of Tourism(Swaziland EnvironmentalAuthority)DATES4 February,2011Academia 20-21July, 2010Dlamini, M.D.PhysicsUNISWA ResourcePerson/Contact Person, SMARTPartnership ConsultationsAcademia 2010Member, Joint Executive Group/ SMARTPartnership MovementAcademia 2010Egau, P.C.Electrical andElectronicEngineeringExternal Examiner, Design Projects andSelected Topics in ElectronicsCommittee Member, IEEE/CGAADevelopment of an EngineeringAccrediting Body in Southern andEastern AfricaSchool of Electrical,Electronic and ComputerEngineering, University ofKwaZulu-NatalEngineers, Southern andEastern AfricaOngoingsince 2010Ongoingsince 201071REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF SCIENCEContinuedUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE (Continued)STAFFMEMBER(S)Jaju, R.P.Madzima, K.Manong’a, J.S.Peter, G.DEPTComputerScienceComputerScienceElectrical andElectronicEngineeringGeography,EnvironmentalScience andPlanningTYPE OFCOMMUNITY SERVICESupported UNISWA CharityOrganisationIDE Computer Foundation CourseCoordinationMember, Technical Committees onElectricity Metering Payment Systems,and Electrical Engineering and MaterialsCOMMUNITYDvokolwako, familyIDESwaziland StandardsAuthorityDATESOngoingOngoingOngoingsince 2009Board Member WaterNet Management OngoingExternal ExaminerUniversity of WesternCapeOngoingSalam, A.Geography,EnvironmentalScience andPlanningMember of the Institute ofPost- Graduate Studies, CurriculumSub-Committee, University of SwazilandSilavwe, N. Chemistry Workshop on Moringa Oleifera forHealth and workshop on NutritionalBenefi t and Cultivation of MoringaSimelane, N.O.Tevera, D.S.Geography,EnvironmentalScience andPlanningGeography,EnvironmentalScience andPlanningGeography,EnvironmentalScience andPlanningDirector, Association for StrengtheningHigher Education for Women in Africa(Link to UNISWA)Facilitated community project ofvegetable gardening and manufacture ofdomestic products for women living withHIV/AIDSPh.D. thesis external examinerExternal examiner for two M.Sc. thesesExternal examinerThwala, J.M. Chemistry Independent evaluator for the NationalCoordinating Committee for ChemicalManagement in SwazilandUNISWASithobelweniUNISWANceka Chiefdom,SwazilandDepartment ofGeographical Sciences,University of Cape Town,South AfricaDepartment ofGeography, University ofVenda, South AfricaDepartment ofGeography andEnvironmental Studies,Midlands State University,ZimbabweDepartment ofEnvironmental Science,University of BotswanaWalter Sisulu University,South AfricaMinistry of Tourism(Swaziland EnvironmentalAuthority)Ongoingsince 2010Ongoingsince 2010Ongoingsince 20092010-20112011201120114 February,2011REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 7206

FACULTY OF SCIENCEContinuedAWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND HONOURSStudentNAME DEPARTMENT AWARD TYPE OFAWARDFadiran, J.I.ElectronicEngineeringBest FinalYear Studentin ElectronicEngineeringSwaziland ElectricityCompany prizeNAME OF AWARDINGPERSON/ORGANISATIONSwaziland Electricity CompanyStaffNAME DEPARTMENT AWARD TYPE OFAWARDMagagula, L.AElectronicEngineeringPh.D. in ElectricalEngineering, andResearchAssociateship inrecognition ofpotential to excel inresearch at DoctorallevelNAME OF AWARDINGPERSON/ORGANISATIONAcademic University of Cape Town, 2010Matondo, J.I.Geography,EnvironmentalScience andPlanningTeam Leader: ICSUROA Project onClimate Change andits Impact on Rainfalland Water Resourcesin AfricaMonadjem, A. Biological Sciences In recognitionof valuable smallmammal specimensdonated to themuseumSalam, A.Geography,EnvironmentalScience andPlanningFull AcademicScholarship (2010)Full AcademicScholarship (2010)Executive BoardMemberTechnical Editor(ongoing since 2010)Review BoardMember (ongoingsince 2010)External Examiner forPh.D.ResearchMeritAcademicAcademicCommunityAcademicAcademicAcademicICSU Regional Offi ce for AfricaDurban Natural Science MuseumMinistry of Environment State ofCeara Government of BrazilAward by International Society ofUrban Health (USA)Renewable Energy Association ofSwaziland (REASWA)Current Research Journal ofSocial Science, Maxwell Scientifi cOrganisation OnlineSAGA Journals onlinePublished in Association withInternational Solid Waste Association(ISWA)Gandhi gram Rural Institute(deemed university), Tamilnadu,India73REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF SCIENCEContinuedUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE (Continued)NAME DEPARTMENT AWARD TYPE OFAWARDSimelane, N.O.Geography,EnvironmentalScience andPlanningChair, HumanSettlement AuthorityCountry Leader toRegional Team forSouthern AfricaThwala, J.M. Chemistry Funding for Sabbaticalleave study atthe University ofCalifornia, USAPublic ServiceResearchNAME OF AWARDINGPERSON/ORGANISATIONMinistry of Housing and UrbanDevelopmentHuman and Enzootic Geophagia inSouthern AfricaNational Coordinator Research African Food Security UrbanNetwork supported by CIDAAcademicUNISWA, University ofJohannesburg, University ofCaliforniaOTHER INFORMATIONDEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ANDELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGAs the only department granting engineering degrees atthe University, the department has the responsibility ofsetting the way for other engineering programmes. Majorevents during the year were:The programme of Bachelor of Engineering inElectrical and Electronic Engineering entered itsthird year. The new programme is broader, deeper incontent and more relevant to the needs of Swaziland.The old curriculum of Bachelor of Engineering inElectronic Engineering is being phased out.A new building funded by the Government forlaboratories, offi ces and classrooms is completeand awaiting occupation. The new facilities willgreatly alleviate the shortage of space which thedepartment has been experiencing. The departmentis collaborating with industry partners to obtain theright equipment for the laboratories so students willgain more opportunities to do practical hands-onwork for a better learning experience.Three new staff members have improved the staffi ngsituation - one returned from training leave and twotemporary full-time lecturers were engaged. By theend of the period under review, only one vacancyremained unfi lled. Three new Teaching Assistantpositions have been approved and will be fi lled bylocal staff next year, which will further sustain theprogramme.The department has entered into discussionswith the Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers and professional engineering institutionsin Southern and East Africa with a view to forming aregional engineering accreditation body to facilitateaccreditation and mutual recognition of engineeringdegrees.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 7406

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCEProf. A.M. ZamberiaDean - Faculty of Social ScienceDEPARTMENTSEconomics;Law;Political and Administrative Studies;Sociology; andStatistics and Demography.VISIONExcellence in the provision of quality education andexpansion of knowledge through social science research.MISSIONPromote the intellectual development of students;facilitate the professional development of staff; and,through its activities, contribute to the socio-economicdevelopment of the country, the region and beyond.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Faculty of Social Science are to:Impart knowledge and skills to students to enablethem to engage in activities benefi cial to themselvesand their countries;Improve and utilise the research and consultancycapabilities of members of academic staff by conductingresearch relevant to the social, political andeconomic development of Swaziland;Provide professional advice and information forpolicy formulation and implementation to relevantstakeholders;Develop teaching materials relevant to the developmentneeds of Swaziland and the entire globalcommunity;Create and maintain mutually benefi cial links withrelevant agencies, institutions and individuals at national,regional and international levels; andActively engage in community service for the benefit and welfare of the Swazi nation, in general, andthe indigent and vulnerable members of society, inparticular.75REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCEContinuedLaw students making presentations during the Law WeekRESEARCH ACTIVITIESResearch CompletedRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGSimelane, B.P. An Assessment of the Socio- Economic Impact of aWaste Disposal Site in Lomahasha.SelfResearch in ProgressRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGMkhonta, P.B.Ndlovu, H.L.Nyawo, S.M.Nhlabatsi, D.D.The League of African Churches in Swaziland UNISWA Research BoardPUBLICATIONSNational JournalsMushoriwa, T.D., Sibanda, J., and Nkambule,H.Z. (2009). Testing Generative Thinkingamong Swazi Children. UNISWA ResearchJournal 24 (December): 32-43.Zamberia, M. (2009). Social Science Researchin Swaziland: Qualitative and QuantitativeApproaches. UNISWA Research Journal 24(December): 68-77.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 7606

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCEContinuedThe panel of judges at the Law Week presentationsInternational JournalsDomson-Lindsay, A.K. (2010). Social Movementsin Swaziland. International Journal of SustainableDevelopment 3(7): 105-112.Kongolo, M. (2010). Job Creation versus Job Sheddingand the Role of SMEs in Economic Development.African Journal of Business Management 4(11): 2288-2295.Liziwe, J. and Kongolo, M. (2011). The Impactand Effectiveness of the Child Support Grant inGugulethi, South Africa. East African Social ScienceResearch Review 27(1): 49-66.Mthembu, M.D. and Motaleng, G.R. (2010). TheVolatility of the Lilangeni Exchange Rate in Swaziland.OSSREA Bulletin 7(3): 25 -31.Book ChapterMagagula, P.Q. and Masilela, Z. (2010). Swaziland, inH. Solomon (ed.), Against All Odds: Opposition PoliticalParties in Southern Africa. Pretoria: KMM ReviewPublishing Co.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSNational Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsDlamini, D.K. The Possible Impact of a Changefrom the Present SACU Revenue Sharing Formulaon Swaziland. Paper presented at the Council ofChurches SACU Civil Society Regional Conference,Happy Valley Hotel, Ezulwini, 25-26 August, 2010.Domson-Lindsay, A.K. The Social, Economic andPolitical Situation in Swaziland. Paper presentedat the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa(OSISA) In-Country Consultative Meeting, MountainInn, Mbabane, March 2010.Kongolo, M. Writing for Publication: The process.Presentation organised by the Department ofEconomics, Faculty of Social Science, I.D.E. SeminarRoom, Kwaluseni, 1 April, 2011.Zamberia, A.M. Religion and Globalisation:Establishing Meaning in a Globalised World. Keynoteaddress delivered at the BOLESWA Theology andReligious Studies Conference on Religion andGlobalisation, Com-merce Conference Room,Kwaluseni, 28 February – 1 March, 2011.Zamberia, A.M. and Mabundza, L.P. HIV-relatedStigma and Social Support for People Living withHIV and AIDS in Swaziland. Presentation madeat the seminar on Dissemination of Results ofResearch Projects Funded by UNISWA ResearchBoard, Conference Room, Luyengo, 20 January, 2011.International Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsDlamini D.K. The Possible Impact of a Shift from thePresent Revenue Sharing Formula on Swaziland andthe Revenue Options Available to Mitigate the Impact.Paper presented at the conference, The SouthernAfrican Customs Union (SACU) at 100 Years, hostedby the Botswana Institute of Development andPolicy Analysis (BIDPA), Gaborone Sun, Gaborone,Botswana, 26 June, 2010.Mathew, R. Social Inclusion and SustainableDevelopment from an African Perspective withSpecifi c Reference to Southern Africa. Paperpresented at the International Conference onHigher Education, held at the Mahatma GandhiUniversity Kottayam, Kerala, India, 7-10 December,2010.77REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCEContinuedCONSULTANCYSTAFFMEMBER(S)Magagula, P.Q.Ceko, S.S.TITLE OFCONSULTANCYAuditing the Swaziland Coalitionof Concerned CivicOrganizations (SCCCO) - 2010ORGANISATION DURATION DATECOMPLETEDSwaziland Coalitionof Concerned CivicOrganisations (SCCCO)3 months April 2010UNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICENAME DEPARTMENT TYPE OF COMMUNITYSERVICESimelane, B.P. Economics Member of the MonetaryPolicy Consultative Committee(MPCC)COMMUNITYCentral Bank ofSwazilandDATES2010-2013AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND HONOURSStudentNAME DEPARTMENT AWARD TYPE OFAWARDHlandze,PrimrosePolitical andAdministrativeStudiesRoderick RossPrizeAcademic achievementNAME OF AWARDINGPERSON/ORGANISATIONRoderick Ross** Passed away in January 2011.StaffNAME DEPARTMENT AWARD TYPE OFAWARDKhumalo, T.F. Sociology Member of the OSSREAExecutive Committee(elected at the 10thCongress of OSSREA,Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,March 2011Academic /researchNAME OF AWARDINGPERSON/ORGANISATIONOSSREALaw Week activities in picturesREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 7806

LIBRARYMrs. M.R. MavusoLibrarianVISIONLeadership through excellence in information and servicedelivery for education and research.MISSIONTo effi ciently provide services and access to qualityacademic information resources, irrespective of formatand location, to University staff, students and associatesin support of the teaching, learning, research, andadministrative functions of the University.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the UNISWA Library are to:Develop a collection of information resourcesresponsive to changing needs by selecting andacquiring current and relevant resources, ir-respectiveof format or location, to support the teaching,learning, research, and administrative needs of users;Develop and maintain effi cient and effectiveinformation delivery services to meet user needs;Create, maintain and update user-friendly informationretrieval tools to facilitate access toinformation;Train users with the necessary information retrievalskills to fully exploit and effectively utilize the rangeof information resources, and foster library researchskills for life-long and independent learning;Collaborate and form partnerships with stakeholdersand other information centres in order to broadenaccess to a wider range of information resources;Promote Library staff development through educationand training in order to build and retain astable team of competent, motivated, and dedicatedlibrary personnel;Instal and maintain a reliable Library environmentalmonitoring system in order to preserve and conserveinformation resources and infrastructure; andContribute to the development of school librariesby equipping student teachers with the necessaryskills of running a school library.COLLECTION DEVELOPMENTThe year under review has been extremely challenging forthe Library in its quest to acquire and provide informationresources for its clientele because of prevailing budgetaryconstraints. The stock increased from 120,178 in79REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

LIBRARYContinuedMembers of the Library Committee pictured during the Gale Publisher’s Presentation2009/2010 to 225,226 monographs in the current year,2010/2011, a remarkable growth of 105,048 monographs.The bulk of the new monographs were ordered in theprevious year and processed during the period under review.DATABASES AND PUBLISHINGOn 16 February, 2011, the Library organised a presentationon ‘Insider’s Information on how to Publish with EmeraldPublishers’ for aspiring writers and researchers who wishto disseminate their research fi ndings by publishing. Mr.S. Zondi and Mr. E. Broug from Emerald Publishers gavepresentations on the various stages of publishing withspecial reference to Emerald Publishing. A question andanswer session followed the presentations.A similar programme was arranged with Gale Publisherson 23 March, 2011, where the range of Gale databases waspresented to members of the Library Committee by Mr.Robert Iannello, Marketing Manager for Gale Publishers.Gale Virtual – Reference Library was introduced anddemonstrated to participants.Over the past two years, the Faculty of Science has beenrequesting the Library to subscribe to the Science DirectDatabase, but with no success because of the prevailingbudgetary constraints. At present, an alternative, DatabaseOARE, has been secured for the Faculty although thisdoes not replace the in-depth science coverage found inthe Science Direct Database.PUBLICATIONSInternational PublicationsAnbu, J.P. and Chibambo, M. (2010). DigitalPreservation: Issues and Challenges. Trends inInformation Management 5(1) 42-58.Anbu, J.P., Kataria, S., and Ram, S. (eds.) (2010).Emerging Technologies and Changing Dimensions ofLibraries and Information Services. New Delhi: KBDPublication.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSNational Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsPhiri, Z. and Dlamini, N. Agricultural Informationand Communication Management Strategic OptionalStatements for Swaziland. Paper presentedREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 8006

LIBRARYContinuedat the National Seminar on the Value and Role ofInformation and Communication Management inAgriculture and Rural Development and Workshopon Development of an Agricultural Information,Communication and Knowledge Management(AICKM) Strategy in Agricultural Research andDevelopment (AR&D) at National Level, HappyValley Resort, Ezulwini, 31 May – 3 June, 2010.Phiri, Z. Findings of the Agricultural InformationNeeds Assessment Study in Swaziland. Paperpresented at the National Seminar on the Valueand Role of Information and CommunicationManagement in Agriculture and Rural Developmentand Workshop on Development of an AgriculturalInformation, Communication and KnowledgeManagement (AICKM) Strategy in AgriculturalResearch and Development (AR&D) at NationalLevel, Happy Valley Resort, Ezulwini, 31 May – 3 June,2010.International Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsAnbu, J.P. Libraries on the Move: Emerging MobileApplication for Libraries. Paper presented at 2ndInternational Symposium on Emerging Trends andTechnologies in Libraries and Information Services(ETTLIS 2010), Jaypee University of InformationTechnology (JUIT), Solan (HP), India, 3-5 June, 2010.Anbu, J.P. and Kataria, S. Web 2.0: Impact andChallenges on Digital Libraries. Paper presentedat International Conference on Libraries andInformation and Society, University of Malaya,Malaysia, 9-10 November, 2010.Dlamini, N. and Anbu, J.P. Web 2.0 and Beyond:Opportunities and Challenges for Libraries. Paperpresented at ETTLIS 2010, JUIT, Solan (HP), India,3-5 June, 2010.Thiyam, S.D. Knowledge Management in UNISWALibraries: An Outline. Paper presented at theInternational Conference on Digital Libraries,Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon,India, 14-16 February, 2011.Participants of the Emerald Publisher’s Presentation81REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

INSTITUTE OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIESProf. B.M. DlaminiDirector of the Institute ofPost-Graduate StudiesVISIONBe a centre of excellence in post graduate training.MISSIONTo strive for and maintain academic excellenceand development through teaching, research andcommunity service in all disciplines offered at thepost-graduate level, and to continue responding to thehuman resource development needs in the Kingdom ofSwaziland, the southern African region and throughoutthe international community.OBJECTIVESObjectives of the Institute of Post-Graduate Studiesare to:Promote post-graduate programmes cateringto local, regional and international needs at themaster’s and doctorate levels;Address the human resource challenges of thecountry as they arise;Foster effective communication between theInstitute of Post-Graduate Studies and departments;Administer and coordinate post-graduate studiesin the University; andEnsure quality post-graduate training.ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEARUNDER REVIEWIntroduction of Credit System using GradePoint Average (GPA)The Institute of Post-Graduate Studies has introducedthe Grade Point Average credit systemwhen processing end-of-semester results for allfi rst year students. This follows the UniversitySenate approved amendment of the IPGS GeneralAcademic Regulations to operationalise theseregulations.The Institute of Post-Graduate Studies has alsointroduced semester-to-semester progression ofall fi rst year students.Review of Academic General Regulations forPost-Graduate, Master’s and Ph.D. ProgrammesThe Institute of Post-Graduate Studies is currentlyreviewing its Academic General Regulations (for postgraduate,Master’s degree, and Ph.D. programmes) toremove any ambiguity and/or repetition among thethree sets of Regulations.Introduction of New Ph.D. Programme Duringthe 2011/2012 Academic YearThe Institute of Post-Graduate Studies will be offeringa Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in AgriculturalREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 8206

INSTITUTE OF POST-GRADUATE STUDIESContinuedEducation starting in the next academicyear, August 2011. This will be the fi rst Ph.D.degree at the University of Swaziland.Provision of Workshops to Heads ofDepartment, Supervisors, and FinalYear Students on the Master’s Thesesand Ph.D. Dissertation GuidelinesThe Institute of Post-Graduate Studiesproduced guidelines for preparing master’stheses and Ph.D. dissertations. Guidelinesfor Preparing Theses is intended to helpgraduate students present the results of theirresearch in the form of a scholarly document.The workshops were conducted to ensurethat heads of department, supervisors, and finalyear students are familiar with the guidelinesand the forms that accompany the submissionof the thesis. Two forms are important: onethat accompanies the thesis with the student’sand supervisor’s signatures submitted to the Institute ofPost-graduate studies; and the other form that is sent tothe external examiner with the thesis, with the signatureof the Director of the Institute of Post-Graduate Studies,signifying compliance with Guidelines for PreparingTheses, and is to be used by the external examiner as aguide in assessing the thesis.NEW PROGRAMMESThe Institute of Post-Graduate Studies has recommendedfour new master’s degree programmes to the UniversitySenate: M.Sc. in Horticulture, M.Sc. in Animal Science, M.Sc.in Consumer Science Education and M.Ed. in PrimaryEducation.Another Master’s student being hooded by the Registrar,Mr. S.S. Vilakati. Looking on is the Director Academic, Mr. R.N. MasukuA Master’s student being hooded by the Registrar, Mr. S.S. Vilakati.Looking on is the Director Academic, Mr. R.N. MasukuENROLMENTEnrolment at the Institute of Post Graduate Studiesstands at 152 for the ten master’s programmes duringthe 2010/2011 aca-demic year. Approximately 30 master’sdegree students are expected to graduate during the2010/2011 academic year.CHALLENGES FOR POST-GRADUATE TRAINING atUNISWAChallenges for post-graduate training at UNISWAcentre on the following:The small size of departments, which makesthem thin on the ground to guide candidatesapplying for post-graduate programmes;Insuffi cient number of staff members holdingPh.D. academic qualifi cations to teach themaster’s and Ph.D. courses;Inadequate classrooms, furniture,laboratories and equipment, teaching aids,computers, and other teaching/learningmaterials;Limited link arrangements that are needed tosupplement human and physical resources andequipment not available at UNISWA to teachcourses and/or conduct research work; andLimited library and fi nancial resources.83REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONProf. C.W.S. SukatiDirector of the Institute ofDistance EducationVISIONBe an international centre of excellence in distanceeducation access, delivery, practice, research and lifelonglearning.MISSIONTo increase access to tertiary education by providingdemand-driven educational and training opportunitiesto individuals (employed, self-employed, unemployedand school leavers) by offering short and long termcredit and non-credit courses using the distanceeducation delivery mode.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the IDE are to:Produce human resources at the middle to highlevels with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudesnecessary for the labour market and for selfemployment;Initiate, plan, design and offer demand drivenuniversity programmes and other professionalprogrammes to individuals through distanceeducation;Develop and promote distance education strategiesand use of ICT’s in all operations;Utilise up-to-date methods and systems todevelop teaching and learning materials that are ofhigh quality and relevant to the needs of studentsand society;Produce high quality graduates, capable of learningand thinking strategically, independently, creativelyand critically in the ever-changing environment;Undertake research in distance education anddisseminate the fi ndings for use by stakeholders;Provide consultancy and advisory services tostakeholders and participate in communityservice; andEstablish links, collaborate and network withinternal and external organisations and institutionsand other stakeholders in pursuit of its activities.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe IDE currently offers the following ten programmes:Certifi cate in French, Certifi cate in Portuguese, Post-Graduate Certifi cate in Education, Diploma in Law,Diploma in Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelorof Humanities, Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelorof Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Education(Adult Education). In response to the national demandfor teachers, this past academic year the Institute startedoffering the Post-Graduate Certifi cate in EducationProgramme, which trains degree holders in education.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 8406

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONContinuedCommonwealth of Learning Representatives, Mrs. Francis Ferreira (Education Specialist, Basic Education& Open Schooling), welcomed by Swaziland Minister of Education and Training, Hon. Wilson Ntshangase,UNISWA Vice Chancellor, Prof. C.M. Magagula and Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. V.S.B. Mtetwa during theSwaziland Multimedia Content Development Workshop held at IDE between 23-27 August 2010Also, during the year under review, the IDE entered intoa partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal,National Children’s Coordinating Unit (DPM’s Offi ce),UNICEF and REPSSI, and started managing the teachingof the Certifi cate in Psycho Social Support. It is expectedthat this certifi cate programme will be localized andoffered by UNISWA in 2011/2012.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSNational Workshops Hosted by IDETraining Authors for Creating Open and DistanceLearning Materials (Nhlangano), 27 June - 3 July,2010.Swaziland Multimedia Content DevelopmentWorkshop (IDE, UNISWA), 23-27 August, 2010.Workshop on Repurposing Distance LearningMaterials for New B.Com Degree ProgrammeUNISWA, 11 March, 2011.Training Workshop for Creating ODL Materials forthe HIV/AIDS Course (IDE, UNISWA), November2010.Workshop for Support Staff on How to Use theCommonwealth of Learning Open and DistanceLearning (ODL) Template UNISWA, 18 March,2011.National Conferences, Workshops and SeminarsDube, M.A., Vilakati, N., Mamba, T. and Simelane, Q.Analysis of the Provision of Education in Swaziland:Implications for Widening Access to QualityEducation. Paper presented at SADC ODL Project,UNISWA, Kwaluseni, August 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. History as Represented inHistorical Crime Fiction: Some Examples of thePolitical History of Zimbabwe and South Africa.Paper presented at the History Seminar, UNISWA,Kwaluseni, 27 October, 2010.Vilakati, N. The Potential Benefi ts of Open Schoolingin Swaziland. Paper presented at Free Education:Realities and Curriculum Implications, Matsapha,5-7 October, 2010.International Conferences, Workshops andSeminarsChakanyuka, S. (1) Head Teacher’s Expectationsof a Quality Teacher Produced through DistanceEducation; (2) Staff-related Matters AffectingQuality in Open and Distance Learning. Paperspresented at the 6th Pan-Commonwealth Forumon Open Learning (PCF6) Access and Success inLearning: Global Development Perspectives, Kochi,India, 24-28 November, 2010.Chakanyuka, S. School-based Teacher Educationfor IDE, University of Swaziland. Paper presented85REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONContinuedat the SADC – CDE Research Capacity BuildingWorkshop, Maputo, Mozambique, 28 February – 4March, 2011.Ferreira-Meyers, K. Academic Literacy at UNISWA:Incorporating Inquiry-based Approach into Moodleas a Possible Response to Literacy development?Paper presented at the SADC – CDE ResearchCapacity Building Workshop, Maputo, Mozambique,28 February – 4 March, 2011.Ferreira-Meyers, K. L’invention médiatisée del’identité chez l’autofi ctionnaire belge AmélieNothomb. Paper presented at the InternationalConference organized by the Faculty of ForeignLanguages and Literature of the University ofTeheran and the Iranian Association of French,Teheran, Iran, 8-9 February, 2011.Ferreira-Meyers, K. Le quotidien africain de lasociété ivoirienne à travers la bande dessinée d’Ayade Yopougon. Paper presented at the InternationalConference – The Everyday – Le Quotidien, Nicosia,Cyprus, 5-7 November, 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. La production littéraire Romanesquecongolaise: la post-indépendance à travers lesécrits de Tshilolo Kabika et Tshisungu wa Tshisungu.Paper presented at the International Conference onPost-Independence Congolese Literatures, Pretoria,South Africa, 3-5 November, 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. Revenants in Francophone andAnglophone African literature: Kossi Efoui’s Solo d’unrevenant and Megan Voysey-Braig’s Till we can keep ananimal. Paper was presented on behalf of author at theInternational Conference of the Myth Study Group,Grenoble, France, 10-12 October, 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. La novela policíaca en Africa :una situación similar al de los romances orales.Paper presented on behalf of author at Africa eescrituras perífi cas en español, Madrid, Spain, 5-8October, 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. Academic Literacy at theUniversity of Swaziland. Paper presented at theRASA International Conference, Port Elizabeth,South Africa, 1-3 October 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. Notre Tintin à nous: la sociétéivoirienne à travers la bande dessinée d’Ayade Yopougon. Paper presented at the AFSSAInternational Conference, Pietermaritzburg, SouthAfrica, 20-23 September, 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. Le matricide congolais chezMarie-Jeanne Tshilolo Kabika: l’importance del’environnement citadin pour l’écriture congolaise.Paper presented on behalf of author at aninternational conference, Lubumbashi, DRC, 9-11September, 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. Dreams, Visions and Myths inContemporary Southern African Crime Writing.Paper presented by Prof. Harford on behalf ofauthor at the International Conference of Myth,Literature and the Unconscious, University ofEssex, UK, 2-4 September 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. La mémoire textuelle, intertextuelleet interculturelle qui passe par l’écrituredu corps: le cas des autofi ctions féminines d’AmélieNothomb, de Calixthe Beyala, de Nina Bouraouiet de Tsitsi Dangaremgba. Paper presented at theInternational Comparative Literature Associationconference, Seoul, South Korea, 15-21 August, 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. Cultural Diplomacy? Paperpresented at the ICD Seminar, Berlin, Germany, 10-17 July, 2010.Participants of the Nhlangano Writers’ WorkshopThe 2010/2011 IDE orientation sessionREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 8606

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONContinuedParticipants of the Media WorkshopFerreira-Meyers, K. Altérité et mémoire dansl’écriture autofi ctionnelle africaine. Paper presentedat the International Conference Mémoire etaltérité, Winnipeg, Canada, 29 April-1 May, 2010.Ferreira-Meyers, K. Lecture de la société africaine àtravers la bande dessinée d’Aya de Yopougon. Paperpresented at the International Conference Ercilis,Sfax, Tunisia, 15-17 April, 2010.Fowler, C.J.H., Nkambule, D., and Vilakati, N.An Investigation of the Academic Performanceof Distant and Conventional Students StudyingCommerce at the University of Swaziland. Paperpresented at the 6th Pan-Commonwealth Forumon Open Learning (PCF6) Access and Success inLearning: Global Development Perspectives, Kochi,India, 24-28 November, 2010.Sukati, C.W.S. In Pursuit of Quality: UNISWALecturer’s Perception on the Academic Performanceof Conventional and Distance Education Students.Paper presented at the 6th Pan-CommonwealthForum on Open Learning (PCF6) Access and Successin Learning: Global Development Perspectives,Kochi, India, 24-28 November, 2010.RESEARCH ACTIVITIES - Research CompletedRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGChakanyuka, S.Unmasking the Early Departure Puzzle in an EducationProgramme in the Zimbabwe Open UniversityHead Teacher’s Expectations of a Quality Teacher ProducedThrough Distance EducationSelfSelfFerreira-Meyers, K.Nsibande, G.N.Osei-Abankwah, C.Vilakati, N.Contemporary Detective Stories Written and Published inSouthern AfricaThe Effectiveness of Tutorial Sessions in the Institute ofDistance Education (IDE): Case Study in SwazilandThe Role of Assignments in the Teaching and LearningProcesses in Distance EducationEnhancing Professional Capabilities Through ParticipatoryWeb-supported Learning DesignSelfCOL/BOCODOLSelfCommonwealth of Learning87REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONContinuedResearch in ProgressRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OF FUNDINGSukati, C.W.S.and othersPerceptions of UNISWA Lecturers on the AcademicPerformance of Conventional and Distance EducationStudentsUNISWA Research BoardCOMMISSIONED STUDIESRESEARCH TEAM TITLE SOURCE OFFUNDINGSouth African Instituteof Distance Education,NAMCOL and IDEQuality Assurance Toolkit for Open SchoolsCommonwealth ofLearningDATE OFCOMPLETIONSeptember 2010Sukati, C.W.S.Consolidated Report on Key Issues tobe Addressed in the Regional Open andDistance Learning PolicySADC September 2010LINKS/COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONSTITLENAME OFUNIT/CENTREREPRESENTATIVENATUREOF LINKSDATESCOMMENCE EXPIRYSPONSORSHIPAfrican Centrefor Childhood atthe University ofKwaZulu-Natal linkwith IDEMrs. Fiona Bulman andIDELink for managingand offering theCertifi cate inPsychosocialSupport2010 Ongoing REPSSI and UNICEFLink with EduardoMondlaneUniversity, Maputo,MozambiqueDept. of Languagesand IDECollaboration forthe developmentand delivery ofthe Certifi cate inPortuguese2009 Ongoing SelfResearchcollaborationwith H. Abdelkefi(University of Tunis)K. Ferreira-Meyers Researchcollaboration inFrancophoneliterature2009 Ongoing SelfLink with theCommonwealth ofLearningCOL and IDEPreparingand offeringinstructionalmaterials for theVirtual Universityof the SmallStates of theCommonwealth(VUSSC)2005 Ongoing Commonwealth ofLearningREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 8806

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONContinuedCONSULTANCIESTITLE OF CONSULTANCY ORGANISATION DATES / DURATIONInterpreting French-English-Frenchat SADC Workshops in 2010 – K.Ferreira-MeyersTranslation of various documents(French-English-French) – K.Ferreira-MeyersInterpretation (French-English-French) – K. Ferreira-MeyersSADC24 June – 2 July, 2010 in Johannesburg20-22 July, 2010 in Maputo3-6 August, 2010 in Maputo10-13 August, 2010 in Windhoek23-27 August, 2010 in JohannesburgSADC 4 days (July 2010)4 days (February 20110COMESA 16 - 18 November 2010Lead Facilitator for SADC PolicyDialogue Forum – C.W.S. SukatiSADC 5 days (August 2010)UNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICENAME TYPE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE DATES OF COMPLETIONChakanyuka, S.Guest of Honour at Royal Swaziland Police Collegecompletion ceremonyDelivered paper on mentoring at William Pitcher TeacherTraining College6 August, 20102 March, 2010Prepared ASHEWA Constitution and held discussion atASHEWA general assembly19 March, 2010Book reviews for APELA Ongoing since 2008Online review of articles for refereed e-journals Ongoing since April 2010Ferreira-Meyers, K.External Examiner for the National University of Lesotho Ongoing since 2009Member of Scientifi c Committee for organisation ofInternational Conference (France)Member of Scientifi c Committee for organisation ofInternational Conference FIPF (Durban, South Africa)Member of Managing Committee of Alliance Française duSwazilandExecutive member of the Swaziland Reading AssociationOngoing since October 2010Ongoing since December 2010Re-elected in the CommitteeMarch 2011OngoingNsibande, G.N.Executive Member of Forum for African WomenEducationalists (FAWE)Board Member and Volunteer in Junior Achievement (JA),Swaziland ProgrammeOngoingOngoingSt. Marks High School Alumni Executive December 2010Vilakati, L.D.Career Guidance presentation at Sitsatsaweni HighSchool in Lubombo RegionCareer guidance in relation to entrance qualificationto UNISWA – IDE at Sandleni Inkhundla in ShiselweniRegionMotivational address on the purpose of higher educationat Ngwane Park High and Mhubhe High in Manzini Region26 May, 201028 May, 20109 June and 29 September, 201089REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONContinuedUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE - ContinuedNAME TYPE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE DATES OF COMPLETIONVilakati, N.Sukati, C.W.S.Certifi cate programme for adults involved in communitybasedwork with vulnerable children and youthSupporting practical arts and technology teachers in fi neartMember of several editorial boards and reviewer ofarticles for several refereed journalsMember of Panel of Regional Reviewers for DistanceEducation Instructional MaterialsOngoingJuly 2010OngoingOngoingMember of the Swaziland Educational ResearchAssociation’s Editorial BoardOngoingAWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND HONOURSStaffDESCRIPTION OF AWARDScholarship award to K. Ferreira-MeyersAWARDING ORGANISATIONRegional Doctoral School “Languages, Pluralities andDevelopment” – AUF Indian Ocean BureauPUBLICATIONSBook Chapters / Conference ProceedingsFerreira-Meyers, K. (2010) « L’apprentissage parinvestigation et les outils Moodle : Un suivi desalliances stratégiques pour la mise en place del’apprentissage en ligne des langues à l’Universitédu Swaziland », in Actes de conférence GrandForum Francophone pour la Recherche et l’Innovation(EFRARD 2010), Rachel Kamga (coordinatrice),176 pages, Paris: Europia Productions.Ferreira-Meyers, K. (2010) « Strategic alliances foronline learning within the Department of ModernLanguages (University of Swaziland)», in TEDC2010 Proceedings, published online.Sukati, C.W.S. (2010). Planning a Quality UniversitySystem: Using Technology to Increase Access toUniversity Education. In Mukerji, S. and Tripathi,P. (Eds.). Cases on Technological Adaptability andTransnational Learning: Issues and Challenges. Hershey,PA (USA): IGI Global.International JournalsFerreira-Meyers, K. (2010) « L’aventure del’autofi ction: de la théorie doubrovskienne à lanécessité d’une continuation de la réfl exion àpropos de ce genre littéraire au XXIème siècle », inDalhousie French Studies, “Spécial Serge Doubrovsky”91 (Summer 2010): 55-61.Ferreira-Meyers, K. (2010) « Le roman policier:témoin de l’histoire politique zimbabwéenne », inBelphégor, Revue électronique 9(2) (December), 15pages.Ferreira-Meyers, K. (2010) « Le roman policierrêve-t-il d’une Afrique meilleure? », in RevueIvoirienne des Langues étrangères, Université deCocody et Bouaké, published online.Mapolisa, T, Muyengwa, B., and Chakanyuka, S.(2010). Tutors’ Experiences in Supervising ResearchProjects for Students on the Masters and Bachelorof Education (M.Ed. and B.Ed.) in EducationalManagement: A Case Study of Mashonaland Centraland Mashonaland East Regional Centres of theZimbabwe Open University. The African symposium10(1).Sukati, C.W.S. (2010). Reducing Poverty: EducationPlanning and Policy Implications for Swaziland. EducationalPlanning: The Journal of the InternationalSociety for Educational Planning (ISEP) 19(2).Sukati, C.W.S. et al. (2010). Conventional versusDistance Education Revisited: Does Mode Matter?Indian Journal of Open Learning 19(1).REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 9006

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTREDr. T.D. MkatshwaDirector of theAcademic Development CentreVISIONLeadership through excellence in teaching and learning.MISSIONTo promote quality assurance and excellence in teachingand student learning at UNISWA.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of ADC are to:Organise in-service activities on basic teaching skillsfor academic staff;Assist staff in the development of teaching andlearning materials;Develop staff skills in assessment and evaluation ofstudents;Provide guidance on methods of evaluation foracademic staff;Administer students’ assessment of staff performanceand give feedback to staff;Organise in-service activities for the administrativestaff of the University; andOrganise management training for deans, heads ofdepartment, tutors and assistant tutors.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYDuring the year under review, the Academic DevelopmentCentre organized just three activities: an orientationfor newly-arrived academic and administrative staff, aseminar in Advanced Microsoft Excel, and an orientationfor newly-elected faculty deans and heads of department.These seminars aimed at achieving the followingobjectives:Orienting new members of staff on theexpectations of the University;Empowering staff with ICT skills for use in theirteaching; andImproving managerial skills of academic staff inleadership positions.In addition to the above objectives, the ADC, throughdifferent fora, has continued to familiarise academicstaff with the Student Evaluation questionnaire. A more91REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTREContinueduser-friendly course evaluation form was produced anddistributed to all departments for use in 2010/2011.Unfortunately, the form has yet to be used because ofthe cost associated with its production. On average, eachregistered student would need fi ve forms per semesterand the amount of paper required could not be met bythe present departmental budget allocation. The ADCtogether with ICTC is looking into the possibility ofhaving students do the evaluation online.Future activities planned by the Centre will focus on:Further developing staff skills in teaching andassessment;Familiarizing staff on issues of quality assurance inuniversity teaching and learning; andEmpowering staff with ICT skills for use in theirteaching and research.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARSNational Workshops, Hosted by the CentreTITLE/THEMEDATEOrientation for New Academic and Administrative Staff – Kwaluseni Campus 11 November, 2010Advanced Microsoft Excel – Kwaluseni Campus 25 February, 2011Orientation for Faculty Deans and Heads of Department – Kwaluseni Campus 11 March, 2011Senior University Management at the Orientation WorkshopNew Deans and Heads at the Orientation WorkshopSome Heads of Department at the Orientation WorkshopOrientation Workshop participantsREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 9206

VISIONCommunity service for national development.MISSIONTo facilitate the provision of quality and relevantcommunity service; and to integrate community serviceas a core function of the University.CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICESContinuedOBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Centre for Community Servicesare to:Promote the development of community serviceprogrammes;Support the integration of community servicelearning programmes and curricula in cooperationwith partners;Encourage and support volunteerism and extra-curricularcommunity involvement by students and staff;Promote corporate partnerships with communitiesand service sectors;Facilitate the integration of community service inUNISWA’s quality assurance of programmes;Promote community service-oriented researchaimed at solving national development challenges;Publicise integrated community service projectsand programmes; andDevelop recognition / reward schemes for staff andstudent participation in community service.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe Centre continues to implement initiatives withexternal stakeholders and the partnership with thegrowing student network of clubs and organizationscontinues to strengthen. One success story is theMafutseni project which was fi rst identifi ed by students.Leaders in the rural community of Mafutseni haveprovided land to be used for the benefi t of the youth inthe area. The Centre is facilitating a fundraising drive bystudents and providing other logistics to source fundsfor materials to fence the land so that the youth canembark on income generating projects.The newly established relationship between the Centreand His Majesty’s Correctional Services, where an MOUwas signed the previous year, provides tremendousopportunities for active collaboration. UNISWA willcontinue to expand internship programmes withCorrectional Services for different faculties in addition toMrs. D.G. NkambuleDirector of theCentre for Community Servicesopportunities for training and research. The Departmentof Correctional Services is eager to develop actionorientedresearch with UNISWA staff and students.The Centre sees great potential with the University’sproposed ‘credit system’ and hopes to continue towork collaboratively with departments and faculties indeveloping service learning programmes. The Centreis involved with the Task Team set up by the Pro ViceChancellor in 2010, to develop ‘community serviceactivities assessment guidelines’. The Centre also is alsoworking on a policy that would assess and formalizecommunity service activities of both staff and studentsto rationalize promotion criteria and credit assessment.In this regard, the Centre has embarked on a Universitywideinitiative to formulate a database of all communityservice carried out by staff and students.Centre activities in the past year included:The Lead Afrika women’s empowerment projectin the Enceka community was completed. Theproject was funded jointly by UNISWA andNEPAD through Lead Afrika;Developing a newsletter that will disseminateinformation on community service carried out bystaff, students and external stakeholders; and93REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICESContinuedForming strategic alliances withNERCHA and UNICEF to assist indesigning training materials, conductingresearch, and providing jointcommunity services.COMMUNITY OUTREACHBY STUDENT CLUBS ANDSOCIETIESAdult EducationThe Adult Education students at both thediploma and degree levels through theirpracticals assist many communities in a varietyof ways. These development projects can beaccessed on the UNISWA website.Tree planting by UNIGEPS and the Vice ChancellorEnvironmental Health StudentsAssociationThe Environmental Health Students Association(EHSA) helped construct three classroomsin the Shiselweni region under Shiselweni 2constituency whose Member of Parliament is Mr.Benedict Xaba, also the Minister of Health andSocial Welfare. Partners on the project includethe Minister for Health, Minister for PublicWorks and Transport - Mr. Ntuthuko Dlamini,Micro-Projects and community members. Duringthe event, students gave a health educationpresentation on good hygiene practices andtaught the community how to construct good pitlatrines. Health inspectors also participated andsupported the students.The Honourable Minister for Public Works and TransportMr Ntuthuko Dlamini and the Honourable Minister for HealthMr Benedict Xaba at the Madulini OutreachCapability in DisabilityThe UNISWA SIFE Kwaluseni team decided toassist in marketing, empowering and monitoringdisabled people’s businesses in Swaziland. Theinitative began the previous year and has beensupported by the University.The same team also focuses on handcraftsmade by disabled people. This year theydecided to diversify and empower the disabledwith agriculture skills and also assist them inmarketing their vegetables with assistance fromNAMBOARD.His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister Mr. T.N. Masuku with SIFECo-ordinator (in blue) admiring disabled people’s waresREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 9406

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY CENTREMr. T.I. ThwalaDirector of Information andCommunications Technology CentreVISIONEmpower the University community to use informationand communications technology in an effective,effi cient and innovative manner in order to meet theUniversity’s objectives.MISSIONTo deliver appropriate information and communicationstechnology services and resources that support theUniversity’s mission of learning, teaching, research,administration and outreach; and also promotethe effective and optimal use of these services andresources.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Information and CommunicationTechnology Centre are to:Provide, manage and maintain the University datanetwork infrastructure;Manage and maintain Internet connectivity andassociated services;Provide central computing facilities for studentsand staff;Provide advice on implementation of newUniversity information technology systems;Develop and maintain the University’sadministrative information systems;Establish and implement computing andinformation technology policies, procedures andstandards; andProvide training programmes for staff on use theof the University’s computing facilities.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe ICT Centre was challenged by operational budgetreductions the past year, but was still able to improveICT services and infrastructure. A new email systemhas replaced the old system which was based onMercury POP3/SMTP gateway and Pegasus mail as thepredominant email client. The major problem with theMercury/Pegasus mail system was that it restrictedaccess to email mainly to the University networkand did not support access via a Web browser fromany machine that has access to the Internet. In orderto implement the new email system, Open-sourcesoftware was used with three similarly spec’d HPProLiant DL380 servers acquired for each campus. Thesystem makes use of SMTP and IMAP as the email accessprotocols. Students access the email system throughWebmail, while staff members have the choice of using95REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY CENTREContinuedthe Webmail interface or confi guring an email clientto use the IMAP and SMTP protocol for access. Withthe introduction of the new email system, the emailaddresses of users at the University were simplifi ed touniswa.sz for staff and university departments or units,and student.uniswa.sz for all students.Training sessions on the use of Excel and some of itsadvanced features were conducted for University staffby the Centre, and more sessions will be scheduled inthe future.The Maintenance Department of the University fi nishedbuilding a new computer lab in the Institute of DistanceEducation building which will accommodate over 40computers and will start operating in the 2011/2012academic year.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNew staff memberMr. Neliso M. Dlamini joined the department duringthe 2010/2011 academic year as a Technician and iscurrently based at the Luyengo campus.Training attended by ICT Centre StaffFollowing an invitation that was extended by theMinistry of Agriculture to the University to host anearth observation station, the need for training tomanage the system arose. Mr. Wiseman Nyembe, aTechnologist in the department, went to the SouthAfrican Weather Station headquarters in Pretoria fortraining on installing and managing PUMA and AMESDstations, and also to acquire the capability to transferthis knowledge to local system administrators backin Swaziland. The fi rst part of the training dealt withthe Linux operating system and the EUMETCASTReceiving Station. The second part of the training dealtwith administration of one the systems. The trainingwas held 7-11 February, 2011.Mr. Mduduzi C. Ngubeni, a Technologist in theDepartment, attended the Pan African e-NetworkTraining session in India, which provided training on howto install the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), thetechnology used for the Pan African e-Network project,one of whose aim is to connect African Universitieswith Indian Universities via VSAT for e-Education. Thetraining also included Tele-Education and Tele-MedicineSoftware, with the Tele-Education Software looking atfour main processes:Student registration;Content uploading;Control server uses and Login; andAgent server and Login.Mr. Neliso M. Dlamini ICTC TechnicianREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 9606

UNISWA RESEARCH CENTREProf. M.P. DlaminiDirector of theUNISWA Research CentreVISIONTechnological advancement and sustainable developmentthrough excellence in research.MISSIONAs the focal point for research at the University, theUNISWA Research Centre facilitates the coordination,strengthening, promotion, generation, accumulation anddissemination of knowledge and information throughresearch, and thereby promotes economic growth anddevelopment and socio-cultural values.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the URC are to:Promote meaningful research at UNISWA;Strengthen staffi ng and upgrade facilities at theResearch Centre;Improve the relevance of research, strengthen thetechnical base for research, and increase access tokey literature;Formulate, implement, monitor and review policiesand procedures for processing research proposalsfor funding;Liaise with national research institutions andindustries in order to align the UNISWA researchagenda with national needs, and to share facilitiesand mobilise funding;Encourage problem-specific and creative research; andEstablish and sustain effective interaction withpartners and the benefi ciaries of research.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe UNISWA Research Centre (URC) continues toexecute its mandates in research promotion throughmentoring and participatory and transparent assessmentand funding of research proposals through the FacultyResearch Committees and Technical Advisory Committeeof the Research Board. It also offers seminars, workshopsand publication avenues to promote a positive culture ofresearch and to strengthen the technical competencies ofstaff. It continues to refl ect on and make revisions in theResearch Board Guidelines and Procedures for Research,to respond better to research challenges.Through its Strategic Plan, which is in motion, URC is:Redirecting the UNISWA research agenda to bemore focussed on national priorities and in line withthe availability of expertise;97REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNISWA RESEARCH CENTREContinuedCollaborating more with industry and other productiveinstitutions to share human and materialresources and to mobilise funding for research forthe common good;Promoting ownership of research, through participationby relevant partners and communities, whoare the direct benefi ciaries; andDisseminating research fi ndings through cooperationwith the media.cooperation of relevant departments and institutions;Strengthening funding for research;Researchers being guided by ethical procedures inresearch;Protecting the institutional intellectual propertyemanating from research; andResearchers publishing more, through the enhancedUNISWA Research Board policies.URC also envisions, through its Strategic Plan:Improving and expanding its complement of staffand provision of facilities for research with theThrough its regular mandates and with the new issues to bedealt with in the Strategic Plan, URC hopes for some positiveindicators of achievement in the academic years to come.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS - Hosted by the URCSCOPE TITLE/THEME DATEInstitutional Annual Dissemination Seminar on Research Results by Staff. Organised jointly 20 January, 2011with the Technical Advisory Committee of the UNISWA Research Board.RegionalResearch4Life-TEEAL Programmes Training-of-Trainer Workshop for Lesothoand Swaziland Researchers and Librarians.Funded by Information Training and Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA) andhosted by the Faculty of Agriculture and the UNISWA Research Centre.22-25 March, 2011National Conferences, Workshops and SeminarsDlamini, M.P. Presented on Research Instrumentation,Data Collection and Analysis at the NationalCurriculum Centre (NCC) Staff Workshop, S&BConference Centre, Manzini, 5 August, 2010.International Conferences, Workshops and SeminarsDlamini, M.P., Manana, N.F., and Dlamini, B.M.Infl uences of Students Background on their AcademicPerformance at the University of Swaziland,Faculty of Agriculture. Paper presented at the26 th Annual Conference of the Association ofInternational Agricultural Extension and Education(AIAEE), Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada, 16-19 May, 2010.Dlamini, M.P. Building a Critical Mass of Womenin High Academic Ranks and Leadership Positions.Paper presented at the Ministerial Conference onHigher Education in Agriculture in Africa (CHEA),Speke Resort and Conference Centre, Munyonyo,Kampala, Uganda, 15 November, 2010.RESEARCH ACTIVITIES - Research Funded by the Research Board for 2010/2011APPLICANTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY TITLE OF PROJECT AMOUNTAPPROVED(EMALANGENI)Ntonifor, N.N.Masina, G.T.Makamba, F.Monadjem, A.Mahlaba, T.A.M.Magagula, C.N.Crop Production Agriculture Effects of Locally Produced BotanicalInsecticides and CulturalPractices on Maize Stalk Borersand Seed YieldBiology Science Exploring the Role of SmallMammals as Bio-Control andPest Species in Agro-Ecosystemsusing Molecular Technique58,162.7098,366.44REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 9806

UNISWA RESEARCH CENTREContinuedRESEARCH ACTIVITIES - Research Funded by the Research Board for 2010/2011APPLICANTS DEPARTMENT FACULTY TITLE OF PROJECT AMOUNTAPPROVED(EMALANGENI)Edje, O.T.Maseko, P.Crop Productionand MalkernsResearch StationAgricultureConservation Agriculture II:Residual Effects of Sunn Hemp(Crotalaria Juncea L.) as a CoverCrop on Succeeding Maize(Zea Mays L.) Crop Yields andSoil Properties29,023.00Mhazo, N.Masarirambi, T.Agriculturaland BiosystemsEngineering andHorticultureAgricultureEffects of Mulching and ConservationTillage on IncidentalRainfall Partitioning in Maize(Zea Mays L.) Agrosystems in theMiddleveld of Swaziland52,488.14Thwala, J.M.Bwembya, G.C.Chemistry Science Bioaccessibility of EssentialElements in IndigenousVegetables in Swaziland55,521.60COMMISSIONED STUDIESRESEARCH TEAM TITLE SOURCE OF FUNDING DATE OFCOMPLETIONNdlovu, H.L.Nyawo, S.M.Nhlabatsi, D.D.Khumalo, K.P.Mkhonta, P.B.The League of AfricanChurches in Swaziland:Challenges and ProspectsUNISWA Research Board March 2011FINAL REPORTS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE UNISWA RESEARCH BOARDThe following final reports are now available in the Research Centre:AUTHOR(S)Ossom, E.M.Mavuso, N.S.Singwane, S.S.Matondo, J.I.Tevera, D.S.Edje, O.T.Ossom, E.M.DEPARTMENT ANDFACULTYCrop Production,Faculty of AgricultureMOA - MalkernsDepartment ofGeography, Environmental Scienceand Planning, Faculty of ScienceDepartment of Crop Production,Faculty of AgricultureTITLE OF PROJECTInfl uence of Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria Juncea L.) GreenManuring on Agronomic and Ecological Properties ofSweet Potato [(Ipomoea Batatas L.) LAM.] in SwazilandA Feasibility Study on Rainwater Harvesting in SwazilandConservation Agriculture I: Effects of Time of UndersowingMaize (Zea mays I.) with Sunn Hemp (Crotalariajuncea I.) on Maize Seed YieldPUBLICATIONS OF THE UNISWA RESEARCH BOARDUNISWA RESEARCH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UREJAST)Seven manuscripts were published in UREJAST Volume 13(1) June 2010:99REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNISWA RESEARCH CENTREContinuedAUTHORSChiromo, A.S.Oloyede, O.I.Mayoli, R.N.Isutsa, D.K.Matondo, J.I.Salam, A.Mdluli, D.Phiri, C.Njagi, K.O.Isabell, C.Havice, W.L.Nanua, J.N.Varkey, A.J.Dlamini, M.D.TITLE OF MANUSCRIPTChallenges of Science Teaching and Learning in Rural Day Secondary Schools in ZimbabweLevels of Acquisition of Science Process Skills Among Year Two Senior Secondary SchoolChemistry StudentsEffects of Pre-Conditioning Temperature and Shade on Growth, Yield and Quality ofRanunculus Cut Flower Under High Altitude and Tropical ConditionsUses of Wetlands at Ka-Luhleko Area in SwazilandEffects of Moringa oleifera leaf extracts on Germination and Growth of Radicle andHypocotylsPredictors of Students’ Attitude Towards Computer TechnologyIndigenous Porous Pot Water Filter for Rural Communities in SwazilandSeven manuscripts were published in UREJAST Volume 12(2) June 2010:AUTHORSMaina, Y.T.Dlamini, C.G.Masuku, M.B.Alimi, T.Ajewole, O.C.Baruwa, O.I.Bifarin, J.O.Dlamini, M.D.Dube, M.A.Amusan, O.O.G.Mataa, M.Chilembo, S.D.Peter, G.Malaza, J.TITLE OF MANUSCRIPTScreening of Maize (Zea mays) Varieties to Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) Infestation inSwazilandImpact of HIV and AIDS on Agricultural Production in SwazilandSocio-Economic Factors Differentials of Non-Users of Fertilizer in the Adoption ofOrganic Fertilizer in Oyo State, NigeriaCurrent State of Science, Technology and Innovation in SwazilandChemical Profi les of Five Swazi Medicinal plantsInteraction of Pre-Harvest and Post-Harvest Practices on Shelf Life and Fruit Quality inMango (Magnifera indica L.)Utilisation of Resources and Sustainability of Livelihoods in the Middleveld of SwazilandMEMBERS OF EDITORIAL BOARD OF UNISWA RESEARCH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE,SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (UREJAST)The current members of the Editorial Board of UREJAST are:INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSVacant – Editor and ChairmanProf. N.A. Sukati (Health Sciences) – Deputy EditorProf. J.I. Matondo (Science) – MemberProf. J.N. Nanua (Agriculture) – MemberProf. M.P. Dlamini (URC) – SecretaryINTERNATIONAL MEMBERSProf. Robert L. Rhykerd (Illinois State University) -Representing North AmericaOn search - Representing EuropeOn search - Representing AsiaOn search - Representing AfricaREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 10006

UNISWA RESEARCH CENTREContinuedUNISWA RESEARCH JOURNAL (UREJ)Six manuscripts were published in UREJ Volume 24 (December 2009):AUTHOR(S)Mafela, L.Okeke, C.I.O.Mushoriwa, T.D.Sibanda, J.Nkambule, H.Z.Sithole, S.T.M.Mtetwa, G.Sibanda, J.Zamberia, A.TITLE OF MANUSCRIPTEducational Access, Participation and Retention of Basarwa in School: The Case of WesternKweneng, BotswanaThe Discovery of an Interaction Sequence: Echoes from the Application of the SymbolicInteractionism and Grounded TheorizingTesting Generative Thinking among Swazi ChildrenBank Failures in Zimbabwe: Lessons from the 2003-2004 Bank-Wide Liquidity CrisisSwaziland E.S.L. Educators’ and Students’ Perception of the Effect of Text Messaging onStudents’ WritingSocial Science Research in Swaziland: Qualitative and Quantitative ApproachesMEMBERS OF EDITORIAL BOARD OF UNISWA RESEARCH JOURNAL (UREJ)The current members of the Editorial Board of UREJ are:INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSVacant – Editor and ChairmanDr. C.W.S. Sukati (IDE) – Deputy EditorDr. L.Z. Dlamini (Humanities) – MemberDr. A.M. Zamberia (Social Science) – MemberDr. P.N. Joubert (Commerce) – MemberDr. B.T. Dlamini (Education) – MemberProf. M.P. Dlamini (URC) – SecretaryINTERNATIONAL MEMBERSProf. C.B. Nzioka (University of Nairobi) -Representing Eastern AfricaProf. N. Osarenren (University of Lagos) -Representing Western AfricaProf. M. Malaba (University of Namibia) -RepresentingSouthern Africa (to be appointed)On search - Representing Northern AfricaUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICESTAFF MEMBER TYPE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE DATESChair, National Steering Committee - Food, Agricultureand Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network(FANRPAN) Swaziland Node for SADC FANRPAN andCoordinating Assembly of NGOs (CANGO)June 2008 to presentDlamini, M.P.Representative - SwazilandPANOS Southern Africa (PSAf) Board(Re-elected as Vice Chairperson)Chair, Executive Committee of thePANOS Southern Africa (PSAf) Board2010 – 20132010 – 2013101REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNISWA RESEARCH CENTREContinuedADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe following documents have been approved by theSenate for research purposes:1. Guidelines on Publishing Printed Materials bythe University of Swaziland2. Policy on Ethical Conduct in Research3. University of Swaziland Research AgendaThe following documents have been sent to the FacultyBoards for input:1. Policy on Research Funding at the Universityof Swaziland2. University of Swaziland Intellectual PropertyRights and Patent PolicyParticipants of the Annual Dissemination Seminar on Research ResultsParticipants of the Annual Dissemination Seminar on Research ResultsREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 10206

SWAZILAND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRADITIONALMEDICINE, MEDICINAL AND INDIGENOUS FOOD PLANTS (SIRMIP)Prof. P.S. DlaminiDirector - (SIRMIP)VISIONLeadership through excellence in research on traditionalmedicine, medicinal and indigenous food plants.MISSIONThe Institute seeks to serve as Swaziland’s leading institutionfor the design, coordination and execution of multidisciplinaryresearch in traditional medicine, medicinal and indigenouswild edible plants. It strives to combine the expertise ofscientists and Traditional Medical Practitioners (TMPs), witha view to producing plant-derived pharmaceuticals andpromoting the use of traditional medicine in national healthcare. It also seeks to raise general awareness regarding thenutritional value of underutilized indigenous wild edibleplants.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Institute are to:Promote ethnobotanical surveys for indigenous noncultivatedfruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants inorder to establish and maintain a database;Document available bioresources and theirtechnological exploitation;Provide a forum for the meeting of researcherson medicinal and food plants with nutritionistsand traditional medical practitioners (TMPs) in anatmosphere of mutual trust and respect;Collect seeds of under-utilized indigenous fruits andvegetables to form a gene bank which could be used tobroaden the food base;Propagate food and medicinal plants in order toconserve biological diversity;Bioassay medicinal and indigenous food plants;Isolate and identify bioactive compounds from plants;Develop isolated compounds into new drugs for thetreatment of common diseases; andOrganize workshops and seminars.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe Swaziland Institute for Research in Traditional Medicine,Medicinal and Indigenous Food Plants (SIRMIP) continues torespond to the objectives of the University’s strategic plan aswell as to the national agenda on health issues and povertyalleviation. The Institute carries out ethnobotanical surveysand plant propagation studies, and produces seedlings ofindigenous medicinal and food plants at Mafutseni, with theview to transplanting them back to their original habitats and103REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

SWAZILAND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRADITIONALMEDICINE, MEDICINAL AND INDIGENOUS FOOD PLANTS (SIRMIP)ContinuedProf. C.M. Magagula and Emeritus Professor L.P. Makhubu during the launch of the bookTraditional Medicine and Healing in Swazilandcommunity-based botanical gardens. These activities facilitatethe documentation of valuable indigenous knowledge, theconservation of biodiversity, and the sustainable utilizationof biological resources. SIRMIP also carries out scientificresearch on the agronomy, taxonomy, phytochemistry andpharmacology of medicinal plants in an attempt to discoverand produce drugs to deal with the major diseases affectingthe Swazi population such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDSand bilharzia.The Institute works in collaboration with internalresearchers as well as national and international partnersin the following ways. Students and academic staff memberswho have research projects that are related to the workof SIRMIP are encouraged to affiliate with the Institute; andrepresentatives from various faculties of the University areinvited to join the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) ofSIRMIP. At the national level, SIRMIP has formed an AdvisoryBoard with representatives from various governmentministries and non-governmental organizations (see below)who will advise the Institute on policies and fundraisingfor research and infrastructural development. Outside ofSwaziland, SIRMIP has established links with the Council forScientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of South Africa andthe Southern Africa Network for Bio-Sciences (SANBio) ona project that is aimed at carrying out scientific validationof traditional remedies used in the treatment of HIV/AIDSand its opportunistic infections. Other links include studentexchange with the University of Johannesburg and associationwith the African Technology Policy Studies network (ATPS).SIRMIP’s Advisory Board has representatives from:SIRMIP/FAOMinistry of Education;Ministry of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs;Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs;Ministry of Health;Ministry of Agriculture;Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade;Swaziland National Trust Commission;Traditional health practitioners;UNESCO;Swaziland Environment Authority; andWHODuring the period under review, SIRMIP hosted a workshopwith the theme, “Uplifting collaborative efforts withSIRMIP: How can we forge partnerships”. This was aimedat strengthening existing relationships with internal andexternal organizations and establishing new partnerships.During the workshop, SIRMIP together with the UNISWAResearch Centre, launched the book entitled, “Traditionalmedicine and Healing in Swaziland” whose author is EmeritusProfessor L.P. Makhubu. The book is a culmination of 30 yearsof research carried out by the author while working at theUniversity, through SIRMIP.In terms of human resources, at present the Institute hasthree research fellows: a Pharmacologist, a Taxonomist andan Agronomist. The Phytochemist position is being advertisedand there is still the need for a Nutritionist.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 10406

SWAZILAND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRADITIONALMEDICINE, MEDICINAL AND INDIGENOUS FOOD PLANTS (SIRMIP)ContinuedSIRMIP has finalised a proposal for funding for the developmentof its infrastructure at Mafutseni to provide laboratories,nurseries, staff offices, staff houses, a herbariumand several other structures for it to be able to implementits objectives effectively. The proposal will be sent to theUNISWA Foundation for help in seeking funding on behalfof the Institute.Lastly, the Institute is considering developing plans tocommercialize some of its activities, such as the productionof seedlings of indigenous plants for sale, so that the incomegenerated can be used to sustain the Institute’s researchactivities.CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPSAND SEMINARSHosted by SIRMIPUplifting Collaborative Efforts with SIRMIP: Howcan we Forge Partnerships (national), 22 April, 2010.National Conferences, Workshops and SeminarsDlamini, P.S. The Role of SIRMIP in Health Researchin Swaziland. Paper presented at the First NationalHealth and Research Conference, Kwaluseni,November 2010.Dlamini, P.S. The Role of SIRMIP in Swaziland. Paperpresented at the Harnessing Science and Technologyfor Development - COMESA Summit, Kwaluseni,August – September, 2010.Dludlu, M.N. How to Excel in Science andMathematics at High School Level. Paper presentedat The Importance of Science and Mathematics forYoung Learners, March 2011.International Conferences, Workshops and SeminarsDlamini, P.S. IPR Status in Swaziland. Paper presentedat The State of Science, Technology and Innovationin Africa: Implications for achieving the MillenniumDevelopment Goals (MDGs), Egypt, November 2010.Ahmad, M. Isolation and Characterization ofSecondary Metabolites from Myricaria elegances.Paper presented at the International ChemistryConference, Bara-Galy Campus, Peshawar University,Pakistan, September 2010.RESEARCH ACTIVITIES - Research in ProgressRESEARCHER(S) TITLE OF RESEARCH SOURCE OFFUNDINGAhmad, M.Isolation and Characterisation of Secondary Metabolitesfrom Myrtus communis L. and their PharmacologicalActivitiesSIRMIPDlamini, C.S.Propagation of Endod (Phytolacca dodecandra) at theMafutseni SIRMIP Experimental siteUNISWA/SIRMIPDludlu, M.N.Sibandze, G.Sukati, N.A.Mdluli, J.V.Dlamini C.S.Vilane, V.SDlamini, P.S.Sibandze, G.Dludlu, M.N. Dlamini,C.S. Vilane, V.S.Sibandze, G.Thwala, S.Sibandze, G.Ethnobotanical Survey of the Hhohho region of SwazilandCollection of Germplasm for Indigenous Wild Edible PlantsEvidence of Plants Used in Labour and DeliveryPharmacological Screening of Traditional Remedies forMalariaUNISWA/SIRMIPUNISWA/SIRMIPSIRMIP/MidwiferySIRMIP105REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

SWAZILAND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRADITIONALMEDICINE, MEDICINAL AND INDIGENOUS FOOD PLANTS (SIRMIP)ContinuedCOMMISSIONED STUDYRESEARCH TEAM TITLE SOURCE OFFUNDINGDATE OFCOMPLETIONSIRMIPScientifi c Validation of TraditionalRemedies for HIV/AIDSSANBio/CSIROngoingLINKS/COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS/ORGANISATIONSTITLENAME OFUNIT/CENTREREPRESENTATIVENATUREOF LINKSSANBio/CSIR Dlamini, P.S. Link on scientifi cvalidation oftraditionalremedies forHIV/AIDSDATES SPONSORSHIPCOMMENCE EXPIRY2010 Ongoing SANBioMin. of Health andSocial Welfare,Bilharzia UnitDlamini, C.S.Link on Endodproject forthe control ofbilharzia2004 OngoingSIRMIP/THPsCommitteeSIRMIPCollaborationon sharing ofindigenousknowledge2010 OngoingUNIVERSITY-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICETYPE OF COMMUNITY SERVICEEndod project (Ntfonjeni)Botanical gardens (Ntondozi)Compiling booklet for natural products enterprise development for local communitiesDATESOngoingOngoingOngoingTree planting for habitat restoration in Boyane with UNISWA-BIOSOC 12 March, 2011SIRMIP, Faculty of Health Sciences staff and traditionalhealers during an ethnobotanical surveryNurseries at MafutseniREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 106

UNIVERSITY FARMMr. S.B. MotsaFarm ManagerEXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe year 2010/2011 was characterized by frequentrains, two weeks non-stop at times, which madeit impossible to work in the fi elds as the soil wastoo wet to continue farming operations. Prolonged dryspells and the unreliable supply of irrigation water fromthe Malkerns Canal, particularly in the months of Augustand October, also presented challenges to the croppingprogramme. The early crops, pastures, silage and drymaize performed below expectation.New developments at the Farm, in the year underreview, were the completion of the Dalcrue Farmwater reservoir and installation of the transformers andcables for two centre pivots, while one centre pivot isstill not completed. The irrigation facility is yet to becommissioned. Students from the Faculty of Agriculturecontinue to use the Farm facilities for practical lecturesand entrepreneurship training.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Farm are to:Provide facilities for practical learning for students,staff and other interested parties;Provide facilities for research that focuses ondevelopment of agriculture in Swaziland and theregion;Be self-supporting through improved revenuegeneration;Foster the involvement of the University incommercial farming; andProvide extension services in its areas of comparativeadvantage.Farm StatusThe Farm is 260 hectares inclusive of cropped area andgrazing land. The cropped area is 189 hectares of whichonly 27 hectares are currently irrigated. The size of theirrigated area will in the very near future increase by120 hectares, following completion of the Dalcrue FarmProject.LIVESTOCKDairy EnterpriseThe dairy unit has 80 milking cows. The calving rate forthe year under review was 88% and mortality was 2.5%.Total milk production for the year was 379,600 litreswith an average daily production of 13 litres per cow.107REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIVERSITY FARMThe revenue from milk sales for the year was E957,727.70,a decrease of 2% compared to the previous year. Thefollowing factors contributed to the decline:The increasing number of Animal Science studentswho do feed trials on the milking cows for theirresearch has affected milk production;The calving cycle for the cows was not during thecool winter season – the best time for high milkproduction;Climate change that brought about higher temperatureswhich affected the cows as they favour lowtemperatures for maximum milk production;Farm pastures which were not in good condition dueto the dry spell, and poor irrigation infrastructure;The Farm’s milk cooling tank broke down in August2010, and thus a lot of milk was lost through spoilage,this contributed immensely to the revenue loss.Eight dairy cows were sold through a public auction,and three cows were sold to the University for thegraduation ceremony. Revenue generated from the salesamounted to E69,748.00.Beef EnterpriseBeef cattle were not sold during the year under review,since most sales were done in the 2008/2009 farmingseason. There were 17 cows, with a 100% calving rate,and a mortality rate of 11.7% since only two calves diedand 15 survived.Piggery EnterpriseDuring the year under review, the Farm culled three oldsows and two old breeding boars which were all soldto the public for slaughter. The new stock is performingwell as they are already on their fourth lactating stage.Revenue from the piggery enterprise for the year wasE175,483.18. This fi gure represents a 20.6% increasefrom last year’s sales.Other LivestockThe small stock herd comprises fi ve sheep and 15 goats.These are principally reared for research and teachingpurposes in the Department of Animal Science. In thepast, the Farm experienced a high mortality rate of smallstock, hence the continued research by the departmentof Animal Science on these animals.Crops UnitDuring the year under review, white maize was the bestperformer due to rains that came at the right time. Thecrops contribution to the Farm income was signifi cant.Revenue from white maize was E391,453.00, an increaseof 37.64% over the previous year from the same cropon the same hectarage. Revenue from yellow maize wasE9,480.00, also higher than the previous year. A sevenhectare bean crop did not survive the severe dry spell.Overall PerformanceDespite the poor performance of the season, especially atthe beginning, the overall performance of the UniversityFarm was slightly better than the previous year. Totalrevenue received was E1,315,076.78 -- a good season.However, the Farm has a great potential to generatemore revenue.The fi nished dam without waterThe fi nished dam fi lled up with water and ready for useREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 10806

UNIVERSITY FARMContinuedCentre Pivot #1 irrigating a crop of green mealiesProgress on the Dalcrue Farm ProjectThe Dalcrue Farm irrigation project was scheduled tocommence operating at the beginning of the 2009/2010cropping season as indicated in the 2008/2009 annualreport. However, this was not possible due to technicaldelays in the installation of the irrigation system. Thewater reservoir is now complete and has been fi lledwith water. The power transformers and electric cableswere installed in the last quarter of 2010. Power hasbeen connected to the pump house and centre pivots.Trial runs of the two centre pivots have been made, andit was found they require adjustments to sprinklers andrequired pressure. There is an opportunity to implementthe scheduled winter cropping programme as indicatedin the cropping proposal for the Farm depending onwhen the facility will be commissioned.Quality of the SeasonThe year 2010/2011 was challenging in all aspects ofagriculture. The season was characterized by heavy rainsand storms coupled with prolonged dry spells. It wasdiffi cult to plan for critical operations such as plantingand top dressing. Rainfall was poorly distributed andthis was exacerbated by the equally erratic supply ofirrigation water from the Malkerns Canal. The worst hitmonths were August and October, which are during thetraditional peak planting period. Most of the early crops,pastures, silage and dry maize got stressed by eitherheavy rains lasting a week or more or a dry spell withThe foundation for construction of a guard house at theDalcrue main gate next to the damvery high temperatures lasting a month. The yields werefar below expectation.Student Activities on the FarmThe number of students running entrepreneurialprojects on the Farm continues to grow. The Farmenterprises are diverse and include vegetable production,maize production, pork and poultry production, milkprocessing, and management of the Farm Produce Shop.A further increase in student activities on the Farm isexpected in the future.PersonnelThe Farm had the following staff complement for2010/2011:CATEGORYNUMBERFarm DirectorVacantFarm Manager 1Farm Foreman 1Dairy Technician 1Storeman 1Tractor drivers 4Farm attendants 12Dairy attendants 9Piggery attendants 2Total 31109REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FINANCESMr. M.E. DlaminiBursarEXECUTIVE SUMMARYDuring the period under review, the fundingof the University continued to be a sourceof concern to the University Council andManagement. At present, the major source of revenueis the Government subvention, which constitutes 83%,followed by tuition and fees at 13% of the total revenue.Consequently, the University approached the SwazilandGovernment for supplementary funding of E148.5million but due to the very diffi cult economic situationand serious budget constraints, no additional fundswere received.The operations budgets for departments have continuedto decline and departments are fi nding it increasinglydiffi cult to survive with the meagre resources at theirdisposal.In an effort to minimize expenditure and improveeffi ciency, the University has embarked on a privatizationof support services such as security and cleaning. TheBookshop is likely to be in the hands of a private vendorby August 2011.The exercise will reduce personnel costs and freesome resources for the core business of the University,which is teaching, research, and community service.In addition, the University has adopted a number ofaustere measures to control and monitor expenditure.The fi nancial support the University receives fromGovernment as a public institution is appreciated. Forits part, the University will continue to use allocatedfunds judiciously.The declining budgetary support over the years,combined with pressure to increase the intake ofstudents in all programmes, e.g. Postgraduate Certifi catein Education, have caused the University’s physicalfacilities to fall into a severe state of disrepair throughoveruse. The inability of the University to keep physicalfacilities and laboratory equipment in an operationalstate will in the medium term lead to a sharp decline inthe quality of teaching and research, the core businessof the institution.In the year under review, the Swaziland Government hascontinued to provide E5 million for the rehabilitation ofphysical infrastructure and laboratories.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 11006

FINANCESContinuedA summary of University fi nances for the year ended 31 March, 2010 is as follows:RevenueRecurrent subvention 269,288,217Student tuition fees 48,439,922Residence fees 11,124,678Refectory income 6,741,022Bookshop sales 15,524,603Interest revenue 4,608,894Other income 9,726,736Total 365,454,072ExpenditureBooks 16,817,686Building and maintenance 5,733,203Consumables 6,524,239Contract staff passages 2,785,282Food supplies 6,104,480Personnel costs 258,646,695Service and maintenance 2,415,050Utilities 7,485,909Other costs 55,165,067Total 361,677,611111REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

FINANCESContinuedStudents Enrolment(a) Per Faculty and Year of Study by GenderFaculty Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total M F T M F TAgriculture 130 125 255 114 106 220 108 93 201 108 72 180 - - -Commerce 65 63 128 53 53 106 43 51 94 43 52 95 51 50 101Education 144 153 297 39 51 90 11 13 24 18 10 28 - - -Health Sci. 64 63 127 39 46 85 28 32 60 36 39 75 31 53 84Humanities 41 50 91 46 62 108 43 54 97 26 33 59 - - -Science 82 36 118 88 24 112 37 19 56 55 24 79 6 0 6Soc. Science 65 73 138 68 54 122 65 50 115 63 54 117 42 36 78P.G.S. 49 34 83 23 20 43 15 18 33 - - - - - -I. D. E. 261 308 569 176 270 446 122 186 308 125 218 343 44 53 97 24 26 50 18 20 38Total 901 905 1806 646 686 1332 472 516 988 474 502 976 174 192 366 24 26 50 18 20 38Grand Total 5556(b) By Gender per FacultyFACULTY MALE FEMALE TOTALAgriculture 461 395 856Commerce 255 269 524Education 212 227 439Health Sciences 198 233 431Humanities 156 199 355Science 268 103 371Social Science 303 267 570Institute of Post-Graduate Studies 72 87 159Institute of Distance Education 770 1081 1851TOTAL 2695 2861 5556(c) Foreign students by Country of OriginCOUNTRYOF ORIGINREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 11206NUMBER OFSTUDENTSBotswana 11Ghana 1Japan 1Kenya 2Lesotho 1Mozambique 1Nigeria 1Tanzania 5Uganda 2Zambia 9Zimbabwe 8Total 42

STATISTICSACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFThe staff complement for the year under review wasAcademic and administrative staff by rank 2010/ 2011FACULTY MALE FEMALE TOTALProfessor 19 3 22Associate Professor 18 11 29Senior Lecturer 38 21 59Lecturer 123 106 229Teaching and Administrative Assistants 6 9 15Total 204 150 354Staff on leave of Absence/ Sabbatical 4 2 6Total 208 152 360Academic and administrative staff by Citizenship 2010/ 2011FacultySwazi Citizensin postExpatriatesTotalAdministration 47 1 48Agriculture 40 21 61Commerce 14 4 18Education 24 8 32Health Science 32 7 39Humanities 21 12 33Science 33 25 58Social Science 29 6 35IDE 7 2 9Library 9 5 14Academic Development Centre 1 0 1Center for Community Service 1 0 1ITCT 1 0 1Institute of Posts Graduate Studies 2 0 2UPC 2 0 2HICC 0 0 0UNISWA Research Centre 2 0 2SIRMIP 4 1 5Total 268 92 360113REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

STATISTICSContinuedSwazi Citizens on Training 2010/ 2011FACULTY MALE FEMALE TOTALAdministration 0 2 2Agriculture 4 0 4Commerce 1 0 1Education 0 2 2Health Science 0 6 6Humanities 0 0 0Science 5 1 6Social Science 1 0 1IDE 0 0 0Library 0 0 0SIRMIP 0 0 0Total 11 11 22Staff by Faculty and gender 2010/ 2011FACULTY MALE FEMALE TOTALAdministration 31 17 48Agriculture 41 20 61Commerce 9 9 18Education 19 13 32Health Science 10 29 39Humanities 14 19 33Science 49 8 57Social Science 19 16 35IDE 2 7 9Library 5 9 14Academic Development Centre 0 1 1Center for Community Service 0 1 1ITCT 1 0 1Institute of Posts Graduate Studies 1 1 2UPC 1 1 2HICC 0 0 0UNISWA Research Centre 1 1 2SIRMIP 3 2 5Total 206 154 360REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 11406

THE UNISWA FOUNDATIONMr. V. SimelaneCaretaker - UNISWA FoundationSigning of the Draft Amendment Agreementof the Sports EmporiumThe special friendship between the State of Kuwait andthe Kingdom of Swaziland has been further cementedthrough the provision of an additional grant of E14million for the Sports Emporium project. A function washeld on 28 August, 2010 at the Royal Villas Hotel for thesigning of the Draft Amendment Agreement between theState of Kuwait and the Government of the Kingdom ofSwaziland. The Sports Emporium is a major undertakingfalling under the auspices of a key strategic initiative ofthe Foundation which is expansion and rehabilitation ofthe physical infrastructure of UNISWA. The current totalvalue of this fl agship project is E50 million. A high leveldelegation led by the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait,H.E. Mr. Hassan Bader Al-Oqab, and comprising of theLeft - right: Dr. V.M. Mhlanga, Chairman of Board of Trustees - UNISWA Foundation, Mr. Betram Stewart, PrincipalSecretary Ministry of Economic Planning & Development, HRH Prince Hlangusemphi, Hon. Minister for EconomicPlanning & Development, H.E. Mr. Hesham Al-Waqayan, Deputy Director General of Kuwait Fund for Arab EconomicDevelopment, H.E. Mr. Hassan Bader Al-Oqab, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Swaziland, Mr. AbdulrahmanAl-Hashim, Regional Manager for East, Central and Southern Africa Kuwait Fund115REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

THE UNISWA FOUNDATIONContinuedDeputy Director General of the Kuwait Fund for ArabEconomic Development, H.E. Mr. Hesham Al-Waqayan,and the Regional Manager for Central, East and SouthernAfrica, Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Hashim, were present forthe ceremony. Signing on behalf of the Government ofSwaziland was the Honorable Minister for EconomicPlanning and Development, HRH Prince Hlangusemphi,who was accompanied by the Principal Secretary inthe same Ministry, Mr. Bertram Stewart. RepresentingUNISWA and the Foundation were the Vice Chancellor,Professor Cisco M. Magagula, the Chairman of the Board ofTrustees of UNISWA Foundation, Dr. Vincent M. Mhlanga,the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor V.S.B. Mtetwa, thePhysical Planner and the Acting CEO of the Foundation.The main event was followed by a formal dinner hostedby the Foundation in honour of the Kuwait delegation atthe Lihawu Restaurant.the University’s goal to enrich the university experienceand quality of life for students, members of staff and theUniversity community. It has a seating capacity of about3,500 and includes indoor sporting facilities, a heated25m swimming pool designed according to the FINAstandard for swimming pools, gym, juice bar, Internet café,pool room, and squash courts. The Sports Emporium isscheduled for completion in July 2011.Visit of the Third Secretary of the Embassyof Japan, Mr. Kentaro YamaneOn 27 January, 2011, the Third Secretary of the Embassyof Japan, Mr. Kentaro Yamane, visited UNISWA on hisdebut trip to the Kingdom of Swaziland. The dignitarywas welcomed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor CiscoMagagula, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr.Vincent Mhlanga, and UNISWA Foundation Management.The main purpose of his visit was to familiarise himselfSite visit to the Sports EmporiumSite Visit to the Sports EmporiumFollowing the signing of the Draft Amendment Agreementwas a visit by the Kuwait delegation and key offi cials fromUNISWA to the construction site of the Sports Emporiumon the 29 August, 2010 at the Kwaluseni Main Campus ofUNISWA. The tour was facilitated and led by the PhysicalPlanner, the Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor, andProject Manager, Elijah Simelane of E.D. Simelane Civiland Structural Engineering Consultants. Scheduled forfi nal completion by mid-July, 2011, signifi cant progress hasbeen made towards the construction of this landmarkfacility in spite of the heavy and prolonged rains in late2009. The world class, multi-faceted sports hall is part ofMr. Kentaro Yamane, Third Secretary, Embassy of theRepublic of Japan, Mr. S.S.K. Dlamini and Prof.C.M. Magagula at the Dlacrue Farm Irrigation Projectwith projects funded by the Embassy of Japan as partof the HAMA (Hub of African Modern Agriculture)strategic initiative of the UNISWA Foundation. HAMA isa sustainable project for poverty alleviation, food securityand social upliftment. The tour commenced at the DalcrueFarm Irrigation project where a centre-pivot irrigationsystem was installed and dam constructed. The groupthen proceeded to the National Crop Production Centreand Women’s Agricultural Hostel which are presentlyunder construction. The total value of the projectsfunded by the Government of Japan is in excess ofREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 11606

THE UNISWA FOUNDATIONContinuedgrowth of Swaziland by continuallyproducing top-pedigree engineerswhose expertise and skills arerelevant to the needs of the jobmarket. It further aims to closethe glaring gap in the numberof available engineers requiredto sustain the economic growthprospects of the country. Othercompanies that have shown keeninterest and have a vested interestin this endeavour include MTNSwaziland, SPTC, and RSSC whohave all toured the facility led bytheir Executive leadership.The Managing Director of Tibiyo Taka Ngwane, Mr. A.T. Dlamini, the ManagingDirector of Swaziland Electricity Company, Mr. P. Gumbi, the Vice-Chancellor,Prof. C.M. Magagula, and other offi cials touring the Electrical and ElectronicEngineering BuildingE20 million. The grants were availed by the Government ofJapan under the Counterpart Funds Grant Assistance forthe Food Security Project for Underprivileged Farmers(2KR) and the Grant Assistance for Grassroots HumanSecurity Projects (GGP). The two projects are scheduledfor completion at the end of June 2011 and end of May2011 respectively.Visit of the Managing Directors of Tibiyo TakaNgwane, Mr. A.T. Dlamini, and SwazilandElectricity Company, Mr. Pius Gumbi, to theElectrical and Electronic Engineering BuildingRoyal Swaziland SugarCorporation (RSSC)Donation PresentationOn 25 March, 2011, RSSCpresented a donation of E60,000 tothe UNISWA Foundation at an event held at the SimunyeCountry Club. The company which is the largest employerin the country and listed on the Swaziland Stock Exchangehas continued to avail funding year after year towards akey strategic endeavour of the Foundation, the InstitutionalFund for Academic Advancement. The Fund aims toavail opportunities for the most outstanding studentsThe launch of the new Electrical and Electronic Engineeringprogramme was marked by the construction of a stateof-the-artbuilding housing several laboratories andclassrooms. The construction was made possible througha grant of E12.7 million availed by the Government ofSwaziland. The current phase of the project involvessecuring equipment to be installed and fi tted in thevarious laboratories of the facility. Mr. Pius Gumbi inhis capacity as Chairman of the UNISWA-Industrypartnership initiative has been at the forefront ofmobilising key strategic partners to donate funds for theequipment requirements estimated at E10.5 million. Thenew Engineering programme aims to foster the industrialThe Chairman of RSSC, Mr. A.T. Dlamini, and the ManagingDirector of RSSC, Mr. Nick Jackson, presenting a donation tothe Vice Chancellor, Prof. C.M. Magagula who received it onbehalf of the UNISWA Foundation117REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

THE UNISWA FOUNDATIONContinuedand academics to harness their professional growthand development by participating in student exchangeprogrammes, scholarships, workshops and seminars withlocal, regional and international counterparts. RSSC haspreviously participated in the activities of the Foundationas a collaborating partner for the refurbishment of theMain Conference Room at Kwaluseni. The Chairman ofRSSC, Mr. A.T. Dlamini, and the Managing Director, Mr. NickJackson, presented the donation to the Vice Chancellor,Professor Cisco Magagula, who received it on behalf of theUNISWA Foundation and UNISWA.Swaziland Water Services Corporationscholarship presentation functionOn 1 September, 2011, a donation presentation functionwas held at the headquarters of SWSC in Ezulwini atthe Emthonjeni building. Four new scholarships wereawarded to successful candidates following a rigorousmerit-based selection process by the UNISWA/SWSCscholarship selection panel. Academic excellence is themain criteria for award of scholarships. The studentswill be pursuing a MSc. Environmental ResourcesManagement degree within the Faculty of Science.Following a fi ve-year agreement entered into betweenthe Foundation and SWSC in 2007, the UNISWA/SWSCscholarship programme has awarded scholarships worthclose to E500,000 to eight outstanding students towardsthe same degree. The strong philanthropic gesture ofSWSC is exemplifi ed by the additional fi nancial supporttowards the scholarship well beyond the initially pledgedamount. One of the tangible benefi ts of the scholarshipis an internship programme availed by the companyto the students it sponsors. The student benefi ciariessince inception, enrolled both on a full-time two-yearprogramme and part-time three-year programme are asfollows;1. Mbongeni Hlophe2. Khanyisile Gamedze3. Samkele Thwala4. Musa Maxwell Mbingo5. Nontobeko Mlangeni6. Nkosingiphile Dlamini7. Machawe Thwala8. Simanga ShabanguFrom left to right: Ms. Khanyisile Gamedze, MSc. Environmental Resources Management fi nal year studentreceiving her sponsorship from Mr. Peter Bhembe, Managing Director, SWSC, while the Vice-ChancellorProf. C.M. Magagula looks onREPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 11806

GRADUATIONA prize-winning student receiving his prize from the Registrar Mr. S.S. Vilakati.Looking on is the Director, Academic Mr. R.N. MasukuAssistant Registrar (HR) Mr. Job Shongwe receivinghis congratulatory note from the Assistant Registrar(Academic) Ms. Zanele FakudzeThe 30 th Convocation of the University of Swazilandwas held on 9 October 2010. A total of 1620 studentsgraduated. Certifi cates and Diplomas were awardedA section of the graduating studentsto 595 students, Bachelors degrees were conferred to1012 students while Master’s degrees were conferred to21 graduates.The pie chart below shows the distribution of degrees at the 30 th ConvocationAgriculture 327Commerce 173Education 232Health Sciences 171Humanities 87Science 63Social Science 124Institute of Distance Education 422Institute of Post-Graduate Studies 21Total 1620119REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

IN MEMORIAMDuring the year under review, the University lost fi ve support staff and four students.The list of the deceased is as follows:Support StaffNameMr. Mpendulo MabuzaMr. Dumsani F. DlaminiMr. Mathokoza MvakaliMs. Ntombi KhumaloMr. Magwedla ShabanguDepartmentPhysicsFarmHorticultureAcademic Development CentreBookshopStudentsNameMr. Jerome SimelaneMs. Lusiwe KhumaloMs. Nonhlanhla MalibaMs. Siphiwe MavimbelaProgrammeB.A. Humanities IVB.A. Humanities IIIB.A. Humanities IVMasters in Curriculum StudiesMay their souls rest in peace!REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 12006

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