16. “In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream: An Autobiography of Thought Leadership”
On Monday 7 August 2017, the UJ Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation, in collaboration with the UJ Library, hosted the launch of a book entitled In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream: An Autobiography of Thought Leadership,by Professor Arthur Mutambara (Sapes Books 2017).
Prof Mutambara is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, and current president of the African News Agency (ANA) in Johannesburg.
This is the first of three volumes in a series that traces the leadership thoughts and philosophical disposition of Professor Arthur G.O. Mutambara over a period of 35 years, as his generation sought to become the transformation it wished to see in Zimbabwe. The trilogy constitutes a fascinating intellectual and political journey by the man who would become Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe at the age of 42. It is a collection of grounded reflections that he expressed over time, as he endeavoured to move, lead and inspire people, while turning strategic thinking into reality through the speed of execution.
Speakers: Professor Arthur Mutambara, Former Deputy Prime Minister, Zimbabwe; and President, African News
Professor David Moore, Head of Department of Anthropology and Development Studies, UJ
Event Type
Venue
Chinua Achebe Auditorium, 6th Floor, Kingsway Campus Library, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg.
Date
7 August 2017
Time
17h00-18h30
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.