Dr at University of Johannesburg,Ā Zimbabwe
Hlungwani Promise Machingo is a Zimbabwean development scientist and lecturer at Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. Born on June 16, 1984, in Mwenezi, he holds multiple degrees and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Johannesburg. His research focuses on youth empowerment, economic growth, and rural development. An author of numerous publications and book chapters, he is also a member of professional bodies like SAAPS and the Development Studies Association of Zimbabwe. Promise is skilled in project planning, evaluation, and qualitative research, and is known for his teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication.
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š Professional Bodies
Hlungwani Promise Machingo is a member of the South African Association of Political Studies (SAAPS) and the Development Studies Association of Zimbabwe.
š¼ Work History
Hlungwani Promise Machingo began his career in 2006 as an Assistant to the Agriculture and Environment Trainer at the Mwenezi Development Training Centre (MDTC) in Zimbabwe. In 2007, he worked as an intern in the Department of Natural Resources and Environment at the Mwenezi Rural District Council (MRDC). From 2009 to 2018, he served as a History and English Language Teacher for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Zimbabwe. Since May 2019, he has been a Lecturer in Development Sciences and Policy at the Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. He took on the additional role of Acting Chairperson in the Department of Development Sciences from May 2020 to May 2024. Currently, he is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, College of Business and Economics, School of Public Management, Public Policy and Governance.
š ļø Professional Skills, Interests, and Capabilities
Promise M. Hlungwani is a trainable, assertive, dynamic, self-motivated, and cooperative individual. Believing in the team spirit and the conviction that togetherness is the soul of success, he has worked in teams in various capacities. He is computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Through various organizational roles, he has gained significant insights into professionalism, work ethics, and effective communication. He is result-oriented, committed to working under minimal supervision, and takes the initiative to innovate.
š Key Attributes and Areas of Specialty
Development discourse and international trends of topical issues. Supervising undergraduate students. Developing course outlines and teaching courses in Development Studies. Engaging theoretically with human development and the capabilities approach. Monitoring and evaluation of projects. Conducting research in various qualitative disciplines. Project planning and implementation
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- Title: The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the heart of the SDG agenda: The role of education in Zimbabwe
Authors: E. Yingi, P.M. Hlungwani, B. Nyagadza
Journal: Africa Review
Year: 2022
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Pages: 213-229
Citations: 17
- Title: Development or destruction? Impacts of mining on the environment and rural livelihoods at Connemara Mine, Zimbabwe
Authors: M. Magidi, P.M. Hlungwani
Journal: South African Geographical Journal
Year: 2022
Volume: 104
Issue: 1
Pages: 1-23
Citations: 14
- Title: Mainstreaming youth policy in Zimbabweāwhat role for rural youth?
Authors: P. Hlungwani, S. Masuku, M. Magidi
Journal: Cogent Social Sciences
Year: 2021
Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Article ID: 1893907
Citations: 14
- Title: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Imperatives of African Statesā Sovereignty over Natural Resources
Authors: P.M. Nyagadza, B., Kabonga, I., Chigora, F., Rukasha, T.C., Hlungwani
Journal: From #RhodesMustFall Movements to #HumansMustFall Movements: African
Year: 2021
Citations: 8
- Title: Youth Empowerment as A Driver Of Economic Growth: Policy Implementation Challenges In Zimbabwe
Authors: P.M. Hlungwani, C.N. Sayeed
Journal: Journal of African Union Studies
Year: 2018
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Pages: 107-128
Citations: 7
- Title: Youth socio-economic empowerment through policy implementation in rural Zimbabwe: A case study of youth self-help projects in Mwenezi District (Masvingo Province)
Authors: M.P. Hlungwani
Year: 2018
Citations: 6
- Title: Experiences of enacting critical secondary school history pedagogy in rural Zimbabwe
Authors: P.M. Hlungwani
Journal: Cogent Arts & Humanities
Year: 2021
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Pages: 1-14
Citations: 5
- Title: The COVID-19 pandemic and regional integration in Africa: Implications of the responses from ECOWAS and SADC
Authors: E. Yingi, P. Hlungwani
Journal: South African Journal of International Affairs
Year: 2022
Volume: 29
Issue: 2
Pages: 227-241
Citations: 4
- Title: Governance and Politics of Small-Scale Artisanal Gold Mining in Zimbabwe
Authors: P.M. Hlungwani, E. Yingi, L. Chitongo
Journal: Journal of Public Administration and Development Alternatives (JPADA)
Year: 2021
Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Citations: 4