MZUMBE UNIVERSITY Convocation Newsletter November, 2017

MZUMBE UNIVERSITY VISION Mzumbe University is recognised as a leading institution in Africa and for demand driven knowledge generation, application, preservation & dissemination for socio-economic development by 2025 MESSAGE FROM THE CONVOCATION PRESIDENT

would like to introduce to you the move the University to greater heights. I also 2017 edition of the Mzumbe University wish Prof. Nyamsogoro and Kihanga success IConvocation Newsletter. I understand in their roles and I assure them of full support that it requires efforts, commitment and by the Convocation. sacrifice to publish a newsletter like this. In this regard, therefore, I commend the I am aware that the University is implementing Secretariat of the Convocation, the Publicity various development projects in its campuses Committee and the authors for the job well and centres including rehabilitation of done to ensure that the newsletter is out students’ hostels, staff houses, wastewater timely. system and other infrastructure. I am also aware that preparations for moving to You will note from the newsletter that Maekani have started including construction during the year, Mzumbe University has had of access road and water system as well as some success stories to share with the alumni construction of an academic complex at and the general public as narrated herein. Mbeya Campus College. Furthermore, the Certainly, these are not the only news from all University has already acquired the landed continuing with the campaign to raise fund corners of the university and I am aware that properties of the former Tegeta High School for the construction of the female student’s some of them have been published in other in Dar es Salaam and the process of procuring hostel launched last year. We still have a fora. I challenge the Mzumbe University dons land in Ilemela, Mwanza for future expansion long way to reach the target and, I appeal to and alumni in general to make it a point to of Mzumbe University services in Mwanza all of us to see to it that this was our own share more about the experiences using and the Lake Zone in general is going on well. idea and we have the obligation to pursue the Convocation Newsletter because it is We commend the University for all these it to completion. In order to show example another important avenue of informing each efforts and we hope that the Management and convince others that we determine other and the general public at large. I wish will put up a systematic development and to accomplish our dream, I urge all of us to to express my sincere appreciation for all the expansion plan in order to ensure that the honor our pledges and reach out to many achievements made to stir our University scarce resources are utilized in a judicious more people to support this noble idea. towards excellence in teaching, research, manner and to bring the desired impact to consultancy and community service. the Tanzania public and beyond. Last but not least, I wish to commend all of you who are joining our group of alumni in You will learn from the newsletter that I have been informed that University 2017. I believe that you have enjoyed studying the Mzumbe University Chancellor has launched the 4th Corporate Strategic Plan at Mzumbe University as we did. Let me appointed the Deputy Vice Chancellors from (2017/18 – 2021/22) since July this year after request you to be good ambassadors of the our fellow alumni group. The Chancellor the end of the period of the 3rd Corporate University, and cherish the good name that has appointed Prof. Ganka Nyamsogoro to Strategic Plan (2012 - 2016/17). I wish to has been built over the years. I do hope that be the Deputy Vice Chancellor responsible commend the University Management you will remember all what the University for Academics and Prof. Ernest Kihanga for successful implementation of the 3rd has done in transforming you into learned to be the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Corporate Strategic Plan and for launching and skilled people and use the knowledge Administration and Finance. I understand a new one which will guide the strategic and skills acquired at the University to serve that these are challenging tasks and heavy direction of the University in the increasing our country rallying behind the resolve of responsibilities, however, you will agree with highly competitive environment of delivery the 5th Phase Government of the United me that the two are the right choices for the of University education. I also appeal to Republic of Tanzania led by His Excellency, positions. They have the required education, Mzumbe University alumni to support the Dr. John Pombe Magufuli of transforming skills and experience needed for the job, University in the course of implementing Tanzania into a middle income country especially having had served as Principals the new Plan. I advise the management to through industrial development. of our Campus Colleges, Dar es Salaam disseminate the 4th Corporate Strategic Plan and Mbeya. I appeal to all members of the as widely as possible to buy-in support from I wish all of you a Happy 2017 Graduation Mzumbe University to support the Deputy various stakeholders. Related to the above, Ceremony as well as Happy Christmas and Vice Chancellors, so that, together, we can I wish to remind all of us that we are still Prosperous New Year.

Mr. Dominik Msabila - Chief Editor Editorial Board Members Ms. Rainfrida Ngatunga - Member Mrs. Sylvia T. Lupembe - Member Mr. Aloyce Gervas - Member

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 2 NYAMSOGORO APPOINTED DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR ACADEMICIC

Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)as of 2007. He also holdMSc. in International Banking and Finance (2001) and a PhD in Finance (2010)both from the University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom.

Prof. Nyamsogoro was employed at the then Institute of Development Management Mzumbe(IDM Mzumbe) as a Tutorial Assistant in October, 1997. He then rose through various academic ranks to Assistant lecturer in 1998, Lecturer in 2001; Senior Lecturer in 2004 and became anAssociate Professor in 2012. He has also worked as a visiting lecturer in Development Finance and Quantitative Methods courses offered at master’s level by the University of Bradford (UK) and Microfinance for International Development course offered at the Greenwich University, UK.

He has held various administrative positions at Mzumbe University. He was the Acting Head of Department of Accounting and Finance (DAF), Associate Director of Research, Publication By Rainfrida Ngatunga and Postgraduate Studies from 2010 up to 2012 and the Dean in the School of Business(SOB) from 2012 to 2014. He was appointed he Chancellor of Mzumbe University, Chief Justice Principal of the Mzumbe University Dar es Salaam Campus College (Retired) Hon. Barnabas Samatta acting in accordance in December, 2014 and later before finishing his first term in the Twith his powers conferred upon him by Section 11 (1) office he was appointed as a Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic in of the First Schedule of the Mzumbe University Charter, 2017 March, 2017. has appointed Prof. GankaNyamsogoro as the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic for a period of four years effective from Prof. GankaNyamsogorois also a Project Manager of Tanzania 13th March, 2017. Commission for Universities (TCU),Iringa University and Mzumbe University Project on Aligning Business Studies in Tanzania, The appointment comes after the end of tenure for Prof. (TIMBE) funded by NUFFIC, The Netherlands from 2012 to date. JosephatItika who was the substantive Deputy Vice chancellor He is also a Manager, in Business Environment Strengthening in Academic and later he was Acting Vice Chancellor for more than Tanzania (BRST- AC) project funded by five (5) donor countries 18 months. While Prof. Itika was the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. from Europe. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of the George Shumbusho who is the Director of Undergraduate Studies Journal of Business Education (CBE) from 2014 to date. and Senate Secretary was the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic. Nyamsogoro has published several articles and books in accounting, finance and microfinance both local and Before this appointment Prof. GankaNyamsogoro was the international journals and publishers. His research interest Principal of the Dar es Salaam Campus College (DCC). include the capability of accounting profitability theory to financial sustainability of microfinance institutions; quantitative Prof. Nyamsogoro born on the 21st April, 1972 at Muhundwe, impact assessment; financial performance; product costing; Tarime District in Mara Region, completed primary education at regulation of microfinance; and financial markets based research. Kigera Primary School 1986, O’level education at Mara Secondary School in 1990 and A’ level education at Buluba Secondary School The Editorial Board wishes to join the Mzumbe University in Shinyanga Region in 1993. Community to congratulate Prof. GankaNyamsogoro for his appointment and wishes him the best in performing his new He acquired an Advanced Diploma in Accountancy (ADCA) duties. The Editorial Board also wishes to commend the good in 1997 and became Certified Public Accountancy (CPA (T)) work by Prof. JosephatItika and Prof. George Shumbusho over National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) Tanzania, the years. 1997. Prof. Nyamsogoro is also a Certified International Accounting Standards (IAS) trainer by the Institute of Chartered

3 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 CHANCELLOR APPOINTS PROF. KIHANGA DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

University of Agriculture (SUA) from January to April,1996.He was then employed by the then IDM Mzumbe on April, 1996 as a Tutorial Assistant. He was promoted to various academic ranks such as Assistant Lecturer (1999), Lecturer (2002), Senior Lecturer (2006) and Associate Professor (2014).

Before he was appointed as the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration Prof. Kihangaheld various administrative positions within and outside the University. He was a Head of Entrepreneurship Development Centre from 2010 to 2011; Acting Associate Director in the Directorate of Research, Publication By Rainfrida Ngatunga Prof. Kihanga was born on the 22nd. and Postgraduate Studies (DRPS); February, 1968 at Lupembe, Senga Assistant Coordinator of TIMBE he Chancellor of Mzumbe in Njombe region. He completed Project from 2010 to 2011; and a University, Chief Justice primary education at Sabasaba Principal, Mbeya Campus College T(Retired) Hon. Barnabas Primary School in 1984; O’level since December, 2011for the period Samatta acting in accordance with education at Morogoro Secondary of three years until December, 2014 powers conferred upon him by School in 1988 and A’Leveleducation where he was reappointed to the same Section 11 (1) of the First Schedule of from Kigurunyembe Secondary post from 2014 until his appointment the Mzumbe University Charter, 2017 School in 1991 both in Morogoro. as a DVC AF. has appointed Prof. Ernest Kihanga as the Deputy Vice Chancellor, He has an Advanced Diploma in Prof. Kihanga as Associate Professor Administration and Finance for a Certified Accountancy (ADCA) is also a senior researcher and period of four years effective from in 1995 from the Institute of senior consultant in various areas. 13th March, 2017. Development Management Mzumbe He has published several articles (IDM Mzumbe), CPA (T) 2003, and books on accounting, finance The appointment comes after Certificate in Culture and Civilization and microfinance both in local and the end of two tenures of Prof. from Telemark College (Norway) international journals and publishers. FaustinKamuzoraas was the Deputy (1997). Prof. Kihanga has a Master in On behalf of the Editorial Board I Vice chancellor Academic and Business Administration in Project wish to join the Mzumbe University after that Dr. RomanusDimossothe Management from Agder University Community to congratulate Prof. Director of Research, Publications (Norway) (1997), Master of Science Kihanga for his achievement and wish and Postgraduate Studies as the in International Banking and Finance him good luck in performing his new Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, (2005) (Norway), PhD Groningen duties. We also wish to commend Administration and Finance. University (Netherlands) (2010). the good work performed by Prof. Before this appointment Prof. Ernest Before joining Mzumbe University FaustinKamuzora and Dr. Romanus Kihangawas the Principal of the Prof. Kihangafirst employed as an Dimosso. Mbeya Campus College (MCC). Assistant Accountant at the Sokoine

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 4 OBITUARY MZEE CHARLES SEMBE LUBOKO OMARY

By Rainfrida Ngatunga School, 1965-1969 he was a Headmaster of Ifunda Technical Secondary School, in Iringa Region, in 1969-1970 was a zumbe University community received with Principal of Dar es Salaam Technical College currently great sorrow the news of the demise of Mr. known as Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) and Charles Sembe Luboko Omary on the 28th M in 1970-1972 he was the Assistant Director of Tanzania’s March 2017. Mzee Omary died at the Muhimbili National National Education (in charge of Technical and Commercial Hospital and was laid to rest in Dar es Salaam on 31st March Education). 2017. On the 4th of July 1972 the first President of the United Mzee Omari died at the age of 83 years, was born on the 3rd Republic of Tanzania, the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage of November, 1935 at Muheza in Tanga Region was between Nyerere appointed Mzee Omary as the Principal to the 1972 to 1977 the principle of the Institute of Development Institute of Development Management (IDM) Mzumbe. Management (IDM) Mzumbe. Mzee Omar held a Diploma in Education from University of Makerere, Uganda; Bachelor His appointment came three days after IDM Mzumbe of Mathematics from Bowling Green State University (1965) become a Parasternal Organization 1st July 1972. He served United States of America and a Master of Education from the position until 1977 when he was again appointed University of Dar es Salaam (1977). Principal at Moshi Cooperative College currently known as Moshi University of Co-operative. In 1980 He was again He was first employed in the government service in 1959 transferred back to IDM Mzumbe as a Principal at Tabora Boys Secondary School in Tabora. In 1961-1963 he was the Second Master of Tabora Boys Secondary He served the position at IDM Mzumbe up to April 1984

when he was again appointed by the President of United Republic of Tanzania Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere to be the commissioner for National Education in the then Ministry of Education currently Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST). He was later promoted to be the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Prime Ministers Office and later Permanent Secretary in the Vice President’s Office, responsible for Dodoma Capital Development.

Mzee Omary was among the great leaders in Tanzania who has contributed widely to the nation. Mzumbe University community will remember his contribution, Guidance and support even after he left towards development of this University, he will always be remembered for that. Mzee Omary a leader and a friend that we loved so much!

Rest in Peace Mzee Omary.

5 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 THE EAST AFRICAN DEBATE CHAMPIONSHIP - MU BRINGS HOME MEDAL

By Borish Nkoo of Rwanda as well as Rwandan Catholic University. Kenya had one team from the Catholic University s. Dorice John Mgeta an LLB 1 student while from Tanzania, only Ms. Dorice John Mgeta at the Mzumbe University, Mbeya from Mzumbe University participated. MCampus College, has won the Best Speaker in the East African Debate Championship In the first six rounds which began on 28th August, beating forty participants from various universities 2017, the Team from Mzumbe University won first in East African countries. place in all debating rounds with total of 800 points and speaker’s point 152. On 29th August, there were Ms. Dorice John Mgeta won the medal with speaker’s two rounds in which Mzumbe University took the points 442, the prize were awarded by the Chancellor first place in round one and the third place in round of the University of Rwanda, Prof. Philip Cotton who two. The braking teams into the quarter finals, was the Guest of Honour at the ceremony on the 1st Mzumbe University became in the third place. of September, 2017. In the semi-finals, the team’s positions were The East African Debate Championship was not revealed due to reasons known only to the organized by Aspire Rwanda in collaboration with adjudicators and therefore, Mzumbe did not make the University of Rwanda. The competition was held up to the finals. from 26th August to 2nd September 2017. Kyambogo University emerged the winner of the There were forty participants from various East African Debate Championship while Mzumbe universities in East Africa and teams of two were University had won the Best Speaker for the debate. formed to imitate the British debating system that was adopted. Countries that participated in the competition were Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. The Panel of the adjudicators came from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Nigeria.

In the competition, Uganda had ten teams from the University of Makerere, Kyambogo University and the International University of East Africa (Kampala). Burundi had one team from the National University and Rwanda had seven teams from the University

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 6 MUMCC NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ON MOOT COURT COMPETITION

By Rainfrida Ngatunga The competition was organized and sponsored by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) involves zumbe University Mbeya Campus College (MU- all University and higher learning institutions offering MCC) students have emerged winners of the programmes in Law. MU MCC emerged the winner defeating MInternational Humanitarian Law National Moot other 10 competing teams from St. Augustine University of Court competition in Tanzania. The competition held in Tanzania (SAUT), Ruaha Catholic University, University of th th Dar es Salaam from the 6 to 7 April, 2017 at Ramada Dar es Salaam (UDSM), University of Dodoma (UDOM), Hotel brought together 10 Universities. Tumaini University Makumira, Mzumbe University (Main Campus), Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College Mzumbe University Mbeya Campus College emerged the (TURDACO), Muslim University of Morogoro (MUM) and winner after defeating the University of Dar es Salaam Kampala International University (Tanzania). on the final round. As a national winner, MU MCC was awarded a certificate of participation and reading materials Student who represented MU MCC are Rebecca E. Rabach, on International Humanitarian Law. William Kilimo and Oscar F. Mallya all third year LLB students.

Also, as a national winner, MU MCC will represent Tanzania Speaking after receiving the news, Mzumbe University Vice in all Africa International Humanitarian Law Competition Chancellor Prof. Lughano Kusiluka, congratulated the students th th scheduled to take place at Arusha from 18 to 25 and academic staff who participated in preparing them and November, 2017. assured them support on the forthcoming competition.

PROF. NGOWI APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER, UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH

By Happiness Chilewa provides a stellar opportunity to shape Botswana, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe the executive and leadership education and Belgium. rof. Honest Prosper Ngowi industry which is among Prof. Ngowi’s of Mzumbe University has area of interest and expertise. We Despite from the current appointment, Pbeen appointed a member are assured that he will provide Prof. Ngowi is a board member in other of the University of Stellenbosch continuous input and reflection for local institutions including Tanzania Business School Executive Education’s the University to stay abreast and Investment Centre (TIC), Economic International Advisory Board for 2017- ensuring high quality output. With his and Social Research Foundation 2019. experience and insight, Prof. Ngowi (ESRF), Foundation for Civil Society (Board Chairperson), Swissaid, University of Stellenbosch is a world- will help Stellenbosch to enhance its services and contribute to its quest to Envirocare, Restless Development class school of organisational and (Chairperson). management development. It is develop an advance learning network internationally accredited and rated across Africa. The Editorial Board of the Convocation number 1 by the Financial Times in This is the first time for many years Newsletter join the Mzumbe London among the top 100 World Mzumbe University staff is appointed University community to congratulate Class listed Universities since 2010. to serve in a board of a University Prof. Ngowi for the appointment. Prof. Ngowi is the first academician to be According to the appointment outside the country. Other Board members appointed are drawn from appointed in the adversary Board of a letter among other things that being Foreign University. a member of the Advisory Board Lesotho, South Africa, Mauritius,

7 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 MUDCC STUDENT SHINES NBAA/CPA EXAMINATIONS

By Happiness Chilewa studying ready to sit for their NBAA/CPA subjects.

he newly Center for NBAA/CPA Review On his side, Prof. Honest Ngowi, the Head of short Classes which was established in 2016 by Courses at MUDCC said that the Campus College Tthe Mzumbe University Dar es Salaam has decided to introduce review classes aiming at Campus College has started to yield good fruits preparing participants for intermediate and final following a student from the center managing to levels to be able to seat for their examinations. He pass all six subjects in her first sitting and scored further said, upon their success in their examination the highest marks in Management Governance will increase number of professionals in the areas of and Ethics which crowned her the best student in finance, auditing, taxation, corporate management, intermediate level examinations. business reporting, performance management etc.

Speaking shortly after the graduation ceremony From the editorial board and entire Mzumbe community which was held at NBAA grounds at Mbweni, in we congratulate Violet. Dar es Salaam, Ms. Vaileth Kamly Nyanga, said her way to the victory was not easy since she had to sacrifice a lot for her future. “It was a difficult path, being a lady I had to attend various activities at home on one hand and the other hand to study very hard to make sure I fulfill my dreams. I thank God and my lecturers for their tireless assistance which has led to the achievement i see todaya.

Ms. Nyanga completed her first degree in Accounts and Finance in Public sector from Mzumbe University in 2016 and later joined Mzumbe CPA centre at Dar campus for my CPA review classes which she finally graduated.

The MUDCC Center for Review NBAA/CPA began with 12 students but the three months classes program has been attracting a number of students. To date the program has more than 45 students

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 8 “They are capable: Lecturer-student mentorship success - Part 2”

By Eliaza Mkuna

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics

reetings and regards to Mzumbe University “You can teach a student a lesson for a day, but if you Alumni and the entire community. With a can teach him/her to learn by creating curiosity, he will Gnumber of achievements that the University continue the learning process as long as he/she lives” has attained in different avenues for the past year, I and Phil Collins once said “In learning you will teach would like to extend my congratulations to the Top and in teaching you will learn”. These quotes remind us Management for the ac that there is more to do beyond lectures and seminars.

This article is a continuation of my contribution towards Igniting students’ thinking can result into great promoting and guidance of students towards attaining philosophers and influence future innovations in their academic and career endeavors. Last year one of different disciplines. Moreover, mentorship can our B.Sc. in Economics students presented his paper start at an undergraduate level, where there is a high at an International conference organized by the Open possibility of getting fresh minds, curious to go further University of Tanzania in collaboration with partners in academia and research world. As I continue to work from Europe, the paper is currently under review for with students beyond their classes in inspiring them publication. This year we feel great as two more of to be well informed and go for greater heights, I still our B.Sc. in Economics students have been invited to encourage this kind of Lecturer-student relationship attend and present their papers on the “ 4th Voice of and one can design on how mentorship should be done Social Sciences International Conference on 30th at a certain point in time. And more so there should be November, 2017” at the Mwalimu Julius Kambarage a mentorship model designed to directly link students Nyerere Mlimani Campus under the theme “ The with the respective industry depending on their areas Youth Question and Social-Economic Development of interest and expertise. in Tanzania”. Papers which are going to be presented are “Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Agribusiness Sector: A case of Mvomero District in Morogoro Tanzania” by Khamis Msangi and another paper titled “Contribution of Tanzania Agricultural Voucher System Program to Youth Employment” by Osmond Shuma.

With the ongoing one and one mentorship program, there is a big room of learning great things from students as they are capable of many unfold innovations and ideas. A philosophical quote from Clap P. Bedford says

9 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 NANENANE PARTICIPATION 2017

By John Stephen

zumbe University classroom setting which was cadres attended the pavilion for Mbeya Campus College designed for public lectures and Legal aid and entrepreneurship MCommunity participated consultations and the other pavilion training. Also different political in the NANENANE exhibition was designed to show case different Leaders and administrators visited 2017 in Southern Highlands which activities and publications by all the pavilions and express their was held in Mbeya Region. The Mzumbe University. The classroom satisfaction on the participation 2017 exhibitions started on 01st was organized to give Public lectures of Mzumbe University in this very to 08th August 2017 and a team of and awareness on different issues important occasion. academicians and administrative including Legal aid on various topics staff represented the big Mzumbe At the pavilion exhibitors for free and entrepreneurship. Community at the John Mwakangale provided advice and counceling to The inclusion of the pavilion for grounds. prospective students and assisted public lectures and Legal Aid them through online registration. Mzumbe University had two was the major achievement this different pavilions one being a year. Many citizens from different

An IT expert from Mzumbe University assisting students on Online Admission system

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 10 THE CHANCELLOR’S SIXTH ANNUAL TOUR

By Sianaloli Joseph a chance to view the MU servers and other ICT devices bought under the Virtualization of Information and U Chancellor Retired Chief Justice Communication Technologies at Mzumbe University Honorable Barnabas Samatta kicked off project (VICT@MU). Mhis sixth annual tour of the three MU campuses on the 26th September 2016. The campus The Chancellor also toured the university health center, tour is a normal routine familiarization and updating and he was received by the Director of Health Services visit done by the Chancellor. This year’s tour started Dr. Bunini Manyilizu. At the hospital the Chancellor was with the Main Campus Morogoro. At the campus briefed and shown how the Government of Tanzania he was received and welcome by the Vice Chairman Hospital Management Information System (GoT of Mzumbe University Council, Retired Controller HoMIS) works. The hospital management system was and Auditor General, Mr. Ludovick Utouh, the Vice developed by Mzumbe University in partnership with Chancellor, Professor Lughano Kusiluka and the Kibaha Education Centre and Business Connection. Mzumbe University Top Management. The Chancellor was informed that this system was On his arrival The Chancellor was briefed on the envisaged to assist the administrators to have better University developments and challenges, later on monitoring and control of the functioning of hospitals he met all staff and held a discussions with them on across the state using decision support indicators, different issues pertaining to the well being and future assist the doctors, medical staff and other health of the University. The chancellor also met with students practitioners improve health services with readily and in his remarks, he emphasized on the importance reference patient data, workflow enabled less-paper of university education; and took the opportunity to process and parameterized alarms and triggers during also commend the MUSO President and students for a patient treatment cycle. Generally, the system has their cooperation with the University administration. enabled better health care provision to patients and Students were also given the platform to voice their increased hospital cash collection. The Chancellor comments; recommendations and their questions commended the University for the innitiative. were answered. Honorable Samatta continued with his visit in Mzumbe As part of the tour, Chancellor Hon. Samatta, visited the Directorate of Information and Communication University Dar es Salaam Campus College and ended Technology. At the directorate he was welcomed by with Mbeya Campus College. I join the Mzumbe the Director Dr. Alobagast Musabila, and briefed on University community to thank the Chancellor for this the several ongoing projects. The Chancellor was given undertaking this staff and students engage programme.

11 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 MAJALIWA VISITS MU PAVILION AT TCU EXHIBITIONS

By Rainfrida Ngatunga on online application system, responding to customers and visitors questions and issues. Another service was showcasing he Prime Minister of the United various services offered by the university, Research findings, Republic of Tanzania, Honorable books, manuals, articles published by MU staff. Kassim Majaliwa visited Mzumbe T th University pavilion at the 12 Higher The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) in collaboration Education exhibitions which were held at with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Mnazi Mmoja grounds in Dar es Salaam. (MoEST) and other stakeholders organized the exhibition. More than 100 Universities, higher learning, research, consultancy Hon. Majaliwa who was the guest of honour, and other institutions from Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, visited MU pavilion. The MU was the only Uganda, China, Malaysia and United Kingdom participated in Institution enrolling students at Exhibitions. the Exhibitions. The exhibitions were held from 26 July, 2017 the 29th July, 2017 at Mnazi Mmoja grounds Mzumbe University was represented by staff from its Campus in Dar es Salaam. The Prime Minister Colleges, Schools, Faculties, Institute and some academic congratulated the Mzumbe University directorates. Meanwhile, the University also participated in administration for using the exhibition as a the farmer’s exhibitions famously known as NANENANE in plartform for enrolling new entrants to the Morogoro and Mbeya regions. University.

Other services provided at the pavilion were admission advice, guidance o= and assistance

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 12 THE SUCCESSFUL MZUMBE University Dar Es Salaam Campus GRADUATE SALES BOOTCAMP

By Martha Kuzilwa (Former MUDCC Staff )

zumbe University Dar es hundreds of university graduates the most interesting and intriguing Salaam Campus College from different universities and part for the trainees as they all M(MUDCC) in collaboration institutes but only 103 were well struggling to show their skills with Enzo Graziano Associates (EGA) selected. There were also 200 were a sales consulting firm, organized a especially as they were doing the graduate training recruitment on delegates from public and private role playing part. The idea was the 26th of October 2016, at the Julius sectors including recruiters. to recreate the “fear of rejection” Nyerere International Conference experienced in the everyday life of a The training was facilitated by the Centre (JNICC), Dar-es-Salaam. salesperson. international sales specialist Mr. The training dubbed the Boot camp, Enzo Graziano and coordinated by The event was sponsored by Arusha equipped 103 graduates from higher the lead coordinator Dr. Darlene learning institutions who are looking International Conference Centre for employment and are committed Mutalemwa, a senior lecturer who (AICC), Julius Nyerere International to undertake a career in sales with was assisted by Mr. John Muruga, a Convention Centre (JNICC), SBC- practical selling skills. master degree student at MUDCC Pepsi, Mwananchi Communications and former president of the student Ltd, The Guardian Ltd, CRDB Bank, The aim of the Graduate Sales Boot organization of the same university. camp which was first ran in September TLR Eclectic, Sahara Media Group 2015, is to force graduates out of their John has dedicated several years to Ltd, Social Security Regulatory comfort zone (mindset, personality represent graduates rights and has Authority, Harbour View Suites, traits and behavioral patterns) and as volunteered as a coordinator of the Cornerstone Partners Ltd, Fastjet, well improve their employment youth development project. Fofam Group Media, Hotel Slipway, prospects as successful job seekers, job shapers and job makers. The theme of the training “You Nakabi Afrika Ltd, National Housing must “L”EARN before you drop Cooperation, Sanlam Insurance, At the training graduates are subjected the “L” EARN aimed to improve the Pyramid Pharma Ltd, Lensmark to public speaking exercises and role Studios, Ben Bros Motors Ltd, playing to teach practical selling skills graduates employment prospects with a view to giving then confidence as successful job seekers, job Reuben Printers and Vayle Springs and at the same time recreating “fear of shapers and job makers. Worded Ltd. The organizing team rejection” experienced in the everyday differently, at university we learn extends once again their sincere life of a salesperson. to win grades but in businesses we gratitude to the sponsors for their generosity. In a nutshell, the boot camp is keen learn to win people as graduates in to connect Tanzanian graduates with sales and Marketing. The training In his opening remarks Mr. Muruga employment opportunities as well as also presented a prime opportunity the Lead Coordinator welcomed Dr. bridge gaps between recruiters and for sales driven organizations to graduates with a view to ensuring that Darlene Mutalemwa who opened the Tanzanian workforce can meet the invest in the development of their the event by her beautiful remarks needs of the economy. teams by also participating in the by saying and pointing out, “I am training. It was also well attended extremely passionate about this The theme of the year 2017 training is by corporate recruiters and other Boot camp was “You must “L”EARN program since we started last year. delegates from the public and before you drop the “L” EARN. I love my job. These words were private sectors. The attendance inspiring to all the participants. The training camp attracted of this group of participants, was

13 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 Apart form Dr Mutalemwa building solutions provider, also products are good but customers other speakers were, the national added to that, “ The problem is are reached. Moreover he pointed training and capability manager that no one wants to be a sales foot out to the graduates who of SBC-Pepsi, Mr. Rashid Chenja soldier anymore. Today we live in participated in the sales training who among others, encouraged an era where we want romance and boot camp that the only secret for graduates and he said “Graduates money. Learn first and then earn being successful is discipline and think differently while they are in later. Experience ha to go first.” hard work. Secondly one should school, then from the time when surround themselves with positive they are at work. I urge graduates to The icing on the cake of the people, be curious and always put their best effort during school training was the surprise guest being ready to learn and finally one and at work.” In addition he offered who is one of the most prominent must take risks. internship opportunities to the business entrepreneurs in Tanzania, best-selected graduate participants Mr. Mohamed Dewji, who gave The testimonial of the guest of the training. out a short history about him speaker was inspirational, he and how he became a successful engaged with the participants and Mr. Enzo Graziano the training Business entrepreneur in Tanzania. responded to their many questions. facilitator started by acknowledging He began by telling his profound Lastly he stressed to putting that, “Technology has changed the short story about himself, “I was efforts on education and work for way we communicate. Thirty years born in Singida in 1975 on a table success does depend on efforts and ago one had to go to a sales person at home with an umbilical cord hard work not and good grades but now people use Google to find around my neck but I was born only. “Dropouts might be more a sales person or an item. In the year safe. I started my life fighting and successful than a person who has 2016, sales people compete with never have stopped fighting for it.” gone to school and is well educated Google and not with other sales He told the graduates. He went on for example Bill Gates. people.” This was a lesson to the to say he graduated in 1987 from graduates that they should ensure primary school and went to the Dr. Darlene Mutalemwa gave that they are IT knowledgeable. International School of Tanganyika the closing remarks and vote of and while there he competed thanks for the graduates, all invited He also advised the trainees that to in golf and through that he was participants and sponsors. It all be a good in sales one must endure able to get a golf scholarship and ended well with 23 graduates who pain first. In addition Mr. Enzo went to study in Florida. He also attended the sales boot camp Graziano insisted on “The power of studied at Georgetown University being selected for an internship positive thinking is not a reality. Pain in Washington D.C majoring with SBC- Pepsi and several others is power and not knowledge that is in Finance and Theology. Mr were offered the internship by why an organization trains people Mohamed Dewji told the crowd ALAF and Cornerstone Partners of twenty three years of age and in of graduates that Tanzania has Ltd. As organizers we will all the the end we have young adults who opportunities. He pointed out participants best in their sales are leading the old generation.”He that MeTL is successful because of carrier. went on to insist, “One must enjoy sales: - Sales distribution centers pain, and if you learn to enjoy availability - retail outlets across the pain then you would lose the Tanzania, credit to customers, weight. Training in sales consists of have branches in different parts pain. It is a privilege”. He summed of Tanzania and also Mobile Sales up “There is no life without pain, groups. because life is pain.” Despite the successes of MeTL, Mr. Bhavesh Chandaria, the head Mr. Mohamed Dewji said that his of learning and development at company has challenges including SAFAL Group of which ALAF Ltd first and foremost lack of good is part of as a Tanzania’s leading salespersons. Another challenge steel roofing manufacturer & allied is making sure that the company’s

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 14 STUDENTS GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

By Sianaloli Joseph

zumbe university primary School by the Regional Prof. Josephat itika donated Tsh. first year students Commissioner of Morogoro Hon. 5 Million and more 20 desks from Mstudying Principles of Dr. Rajabu Rutengwe. few of the staff. The Member of Management subject were inspired Parliament Hon. Abulaziz Abood by their Lecturer, Mr. Aloyce Gervas The Regional Commissioner also promised to add more 40 desks to conduct a community Project used the occasion to launch a from the MP fund. to give back to the community by Regional wise campaign for primary creating smiles to students who school desks around the region This meant that problem of desks were seating on the floor at Mindu by initiating a special fund that he at Mindu Primary was 100% solved Primary School. The students himself promised to officiate it by and Morogoro region campaign for with their lecturer fundraised Tsh. 1 Million from his Salary. In student’s desks will benefit from the and were able to make 20 desks the occasion, Mzumbe Univrsity initiatives made by our students. which were handed over to Mindu led by the Acting Vice Chancellor

15 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT IN EMERGING MARKETS (ICBMEM) 2017 CONFERENCE

By Dr. Emmanuel Chao

Introduction attended by scholars from Asian, This year the conference was Europe, North America and Africa organized by Mzumbe University CBMEM was an idea that and was officiated by the minister in partnership with Nelson- emerged from Mzumbe of Industry, Trade and marketing of Mandela African Institute of IUniversity School of the revolutionary government of science and technology between Business. The idea dates back Zanzibar, Hon. Ambassador Amina 19th-20th 2017. The theme for the to 2014 initiatives which were Salum Ali. The Zanzibar University conference is emerging markets conceptualized by Dr Emmanuel was our organizing partner. now and future, exploring trends, Chao with the intention to have a opportunities and challenges. The first conference on 2015, but due The overall objective of the conference was officiated by Ms to some earlier constraints, the international conference of Rebecca Mongi who represented first conference was able to take off business and management in Arusha city Director. 2016 between 9th-10th September. emerging markets (ICBMEM) This first conference was opened in conference is to provide a platform This year there were about 40 Zanzibar at Zanzibar beach resort to stimulate discussion and explore papers, which were presented by and 37 papers were presented. The collectively on various issues scholars within and outside the papers ranged from economics, affecting management of business country. The papers ranged from finance, information technology, for public and private enterprises economics, finance, marketing, marketing, supply chain that are within or operate in entrepreneurship, contemporary management and contemporary emerging markets (view of business management and healthy management. The conference was environment of the 21st century). management.

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 16 WHY ICBMEM 2017 Technological changes have decisions. Further, the scholarly The trends that shape the provided OPPORTUNITIES for cooperation will have a multiplier emerging markets of today more asymmetric information effect than government-to- are constantly evolving. The where in some cases the enterprises government cooperation. businesses and organizations in know better than governments emerging markets have faced and lawmakers. The pace of The outcome of the research tremendous changes due to fast adapting to the opportunities effort that takes into account the changing environmental factors that are offered by the changes in contextual elements of emerging on the one hand and pressing the modern world have not been markets may not necessarily mimic new global development priorities optimized especially for firms in those in developed economies. on the other. This has brought emerging markets. The pace of This is due to the differences in significant implications on the way adapting new global challenges has historical and cultural aspects. the organizations are managed. not been well echoed adequately The ICBMEM 2017 was thus an important platform that gear The fast technological changes, in the scholarly world. towards forming an international transformation of institutions scholarly effort in addressing through continuous policy reforms Emerging markets of Africa and shaping research agenda for and rapidly changing industry have started to focus on emerging markets. boundaries, have necessitated for industrialization and sustainable both academics and practitioners development. Newly Tanzanian Theories are not made in vacuum government for example, has set alike, the need to better understand but are developed to explain the this as a top national agenda. The the opportunities and challenges rationale behind practice, and in role of government in economic that come along with the trends. doing so, help to predict behavior development for most emerging It is thus important to understand in similar occurrences. The markets of Africa used to be active, the key drivers and outcome of strength of social sciences theories but today it is passive (through these trends that shape emerging in particular depends on how they shaping policies and regulations markets of now and future not take into account the context that enable better business because of their sake but because specific issues. With this emerging environment). We believe that of the global interconnections. scholarly cooperation that the changes and dynamics that For example what is happening combine both scholars to reflect we witness in emerging markets in China today do have impact in issues related to emerging markets, are an important laboratory several other countries even if they we hope there will be better for researchers. I believe that may not have direct trade links. insights and new perspectives that scholarly cooperation will yield will shape our understanding of What will define the 21st Century is timely and better insights that will the pace of science and Technology shape corporate and government emerging markets. in advancing humanity. With these developments come the moral questions that need to receive proper attention from ethical point of views. The triangle of harmonious business will thus be defined in terms of how the businesses collectively take into account the planet, people and profits. The dynamics that are taking place in our societies redefine and shape the role of business, government and community. Conference Members in a group photo.

17 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 MZUMBE UNIVERSITY INTRODUCES ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMP - 2017

By Dr Emmanuel Chao and a book launch. Range Success in Career, Business and Personal Development’’ written by Dr Introduction Some of the notable companies/ Emmanuel Chao, who is a lecturer at zumbe University institutions which participated in the Mzumbe University was among organized and launched the event were National Economic a series of the products which were Mthe entrepreneurship Empowerment Council (NEEC), launched in the event. camp for the first time in May 2017. Tanzania bureau of Standards (TBS), Mzumbe University Resource and This was an important platform SIDO, EFTA, BUNI (under COSTECH), Incubation centre, which steered up for sharing, inspiring and paves the MAXCOM, PSF, RALEIGH, SUGECO, the formation for this event has been way for positive change. The theme KINSHAGA FOODS PRODUCTS & a catalyst in ensuring that students for this year was share, be inspired COMPANIES, FERNMARKETING, are graduating with both theoretical and grow. The event has brought BECAO (Bee Keeping Community and practical skills. The University together scholars, entrepreneurs, Organization), TCCIA, INSPIRE and incubation centre started by the donor students, business firms, business several other. Further, emerging funds from TIMBE project (under association and private as well as companies from Mzumbe University, the government of Netherlands) public institutions to share knowledge which are under the University’s but has managed to move well after and provide the opportunity for mentorship program, were able to the project. The centre is facilitating positive economic change. The event participate in the event by launching business mentorship and skills took place at Mzumbe University- their products and exhibitions. building for students and surrounding Morogoro Campus. It involved A new book titled ‘’Secrets of Long- community. presentations, exhibitions, products

The Vice Chancellor admiring a product of one participant a Mzumbe Alumni.

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 18 The success of the centre will depend The problem of youth unemployment knowledge of the successful ventures more on its linkage with other for example has been accelerated if shared, will likely reduce this rate of stakeholders, and thus this event was by the increased number of new failure. an important milestone in establishing graduates in the labour market that sustainable collaborations. is not proportional to rate of new job Second issue is Inspiration: The creation. These graduates are often Universities or academic institutions The Mzumbe entrepreneurship camp not well prepared psychologically for provide much insight on theories, was thus complementing government self-employment (entrepreneurship). but for the youth to be motivated, efforts for economic growth and they need to be inspired from those industrialization. Further, the event In the effort to address these who have succeeded. Mzumbe did not just provide a learning challenges, the Tanzanian government Entrepreneurship Camp does not just platform but also an inspiration has made several initiatives, but provide a learning platform but also platform that motivated several other they often face limitations at the an inspiration platform that will make start-ups. implementation level. Further the motivate several other start-ups. sustainability of these efforts remains Background of the event questionable due to inadequate The third issue of the event theme coordination of the institutions that is Growth. Those start-ups which This event came at a time when our are responsible for implementation. survive the challenge of failure will country is facing an increased global yet face a very major test afterwards, competition and unemployment Such challenges increases the relevance and that is growth. There could be rate. The scholarly and industry of cooperation among institutions several challenges which may limit the contribution are very important in and the academic institutions need to growth of entrepreneurial firms, but addressing these challenges. play even more critical role now than the most important one lies in the in the past in terms of establishing scope of the firms themselves. Other The changing global business linkages with the industry and other firms define growth in terms of doing landscape has been witnessed supporting institutions. much better than peers in a local by opening of country borders, area, others view it as performing technological advancements and The theme of this event was Share, be better within their region, others growing global interconnections. Inspired and Grow. view it as conquer new opportunities These changes have opened First issue is sharing of knowledge: and expand at national level, but yet several new opportunities for both There is no doubt that knowledge some view it as expanding beyond the individuals and Enterprises in terms plays a significant role on national national borders. improving standards of living and development. The significance efficient ways of doing things. To role of knowledge in the national Few start-ups inspire to expand at accommodate such opportunities development agenda, calls for national and the number is even and dynamics, the government and governments to be active partners extremely low for those who look non-government institutions in the in the knowledge process (in terms growth beyond national borders. country are constantly required to of both formation and acquisition). National competitiveness is partly transform through cooperation and Tomorrow’s world is defined by our defined by how local firms orients knowledge sharing. connected efforts. themselves in terms of looking opportunities beyond their national In recent years there has been Knowledge sharing is important borders. It is unfortunate that this is inadequate linkage between the because the knowledge that is not not the work of government because industry (business firms) and shared will have a limited impact the role of government is to provide education institutions. This has been to the society. There are several the conducive environment for this to reflected in the research efforts that researches that are been done almost take place. have not been in line with the issues on annual bases but few of them are that are currently facing today’s shared to the intended audience. business. The persistence of such Statistics indicated that, more that weaknesses may likely create a vicious 80% percent of all start-ups do not cycle unless addressed. survive to see their second year. The

19 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 EVENT IN PICTURES

Vice Chancellor- Mzumbe University-Prof Kusiluka officiating the Entrepreneurship camp - 2017.

Mr. Nicholaus Tutuba PHD candidate, showcasing bee product produced under the P4 project.

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 20 Entrepreneurs trained at the Mzumbe University resource centre displaying their products.

Mzumbe University students behind preparation of the entrepreneurship camp 2017.

21 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 UNPACKING THE FIFTH PHASE GOVERNMENT’S INDUSTRIALIZATION MOVE

By Prof. Honest Ngowi to labour – intensive economy. aims at attaining industrial sector It took the form of Industrial contribution in Vision 2015. It ebates and plans on Revolution in Western Europe and desires for construction of agro- Tanzania’s fifth phase North America in the 18th and 19th processing, middle, large and basic government economic D centuries. industries and industries that use future revolve around the axis domestic raw materials. of industrialization. This is the Elsewhere in the economic and main economic project for the business literature industrialization It also desires to strengthen existing fifth phase government. This new is described as the process in which industries and increase industrial industrialization move is packed a country transforms itself from sector GDP contribution from 9.9% in various documents. They range a basically agricultural society in 2013 to 15% in 2020 and have 40% from the ruling party’s 2015 election into one based on manufacturing of Tanzania’s employment coming manifesto to President Magufuli’s of goods and services. Whereas from the industrial sector by 2020. It maiden speech in the Parliament manual labor is more often than also desires to mobilize the private th on 20 November 2016 and the not replaced by mechanized sector to invest in middle and Second Five Years Development and automated high tech-mass large industries and protect them Plan that saw the light of the day production, craftsmen are replaced against competition from foreign in July 2016 after coming to end of by assembly lines. Industrialization industries. It also desires to increase its predecessor on the same date. is associated with the growth sub-regional, regional and global In order to put all the debates and development of large urban preferential markets access. Good on this grand move in the right centers and suburbs. Tanzania may as these desires are, there are needs perspectives, there is a need to need to adopt its own definition of for for critical and construcive unpack the whole industrialization industrialization but it should not interogations on what it takes to move including what it is all about miss out the key components of a attain the desired industrialization and why it is important. true industrialized economy. above. Selected thoughts are shared in what follows. Unpacking industrialization Desired industrialization

At the core of succeeding in Drawing from President Magufuli’s Employment creating industries Tanzania’s industrialization speech in the Parliament on 20th The desire is to have 40% of move lies understanding of what November 2015, there are three employment in Tanzania coming industrialization means and entails main typologies of industries from the industrial sector by the year by all key stakeholders. This is that the fifth phase government 2020 although the current percent because a problem known is a desires to attain. These are mass is not given in the said manifesto problem half solved. Pass et al (2000) employment-creating industries; or President’s speech. For Tanzania describe the term industrialization industries for domestic mass to attain the mass employment- to imply the extensive development consumption goods and industries creating industrialization, then of organized economic activity for export goods. On its part, it has to opt for labour intensive for the purpose of manufacture. the ruling party’s 2015 election industrialization if it means jobs It is characterized by inter alia manifesto aims to accomplish coming direct from industries. transformation of a primarily and implement the third phase of labour intensive production agrarian economy into a more Sustainable Industrial Development techniques employ more labour specialized, capital – as opposed Plan (SIDP) 2010–2020. It also

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 22 than capital and therefore create in favour of domestically produced of African countries – Tanzania more jobs. However, there are several goods. In Tanzanian context, there included - in the AGOA market downsides of labour intensive is emerging and complex high and access opportunity should be able production and by extension middle class with by and large tastes to give us lessons. labour intensive industrialization. and preferences skewed towards These include limited ability to imported consumables. This can Industries that will use domestic enjoy economies of scale through be attributed to higher quality raw materials large scale production, less speed and better brands of imports. For The new industrialization move in production, less efficiency Tanzanian industries to produce in Tanzania aims also at having and at times less quality and goods and services for mass industries that will make use of standardization of products. For domestic consumption, there is a domestic raw materials. Given the this type of industrialization, need to ensure that they meet the nature and structure of Tanzania’s employment can only be mainly needs of consumers as captured in economy it is most likely that the created along industrial value their tastes and preferences. main raw materials to be used chains nodes through backward are mainly agricultural in nature and forward integration. It Export oriented industrialization in very broad sense of the term. calls for strong inter-sectoral The fifth phase government desires They include agricultural products, linkages and holistic approach to to have industries that will export livestock and fisheries. industrialization. All sectors related industrial goods. This is a good to the industrial sector need to be thing because inter alia, exports adequately developed. Ways forward for Higher Learning earn a country the much needed Institutions foreign currencies with the many Industries for mass consumption and far-reaching advantages of Based on the nature and shape The fifth phase government targets this. In order to be able export of the fifth phase government’s industries that will produce goods industrial goods, domestic value industrialization move, various addition and a move away from for mass domestic consumption. stakeholders have various roles to the current predominantly export They include but not limited play. These stakeholders include of unprocessed raw materials to textile, footwear, cooking/ higher learning institutions in is important. Among the key edible oil etc. There are many general and Mzumbe University in implication here is availability of economic advantages embedded particular for that matter. Given in consumption of domestically and access to export markets for their core mandates of research, produced goods and services. They the ‘made in Tanzania’ industrial training and consultancy/service include saving of foreign currency goods. Currently the main industrial to the community, higher learning goods from Tanzania include agro- that would have imported the institutions including Mzumbe processed products. In order to goods, more domestic jobs have to provide intellectual creation and related individual access the export market in a leadership in industrialization move incomes as well as government meaningful way, there is a need to based on their areas of competence. revenues through tax and none- meet and adhere to the demanded These institutions should therefore tax charges. However, there is a quality and standards. For food mainstream industrialization in need to interrogate the theory and beverage products for example their core businesses of training, and practices of consumers issues of sanitary and phytosanitary research and consultancy. conditions as well as traceability are behavior. Tanzania consumers as are consumers elsewhere, have very important. Important too, in their tastes and preferences for exporting is the ability to meet and goods and services. The tastes and adhere to the needed quantity and preferences may not be necessarily supply frequencies. Performance

23 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 Commentary on the Preparation of the PhD (Doctoral) / Master Degree Concept Note

By Montanus Milanzi (PhD Management Science) Mzumbe University, SoPAM P.O. Box 2 Mzumbe, Tanzania Email: [email protected], Tel: +255 784 324627

am writing this short article in order to guide you words carry different meanings and hence, they should and the general readers particularly researchers, not be considered similar. Each of the two products Iwho seem to have shown the determination to possesses distinct and different features in the academic start and enter into the advanced degree bandwagon discourse. For instance, a dissertation should reflect an in our institutions of higher learning. Most of us who independent scientific research and critical evaluation have engaged in such a journey at the beginning fail to literature based on scientifically recognized methods recognize how the doctoral degree program and master and techniques, demonstrate that the candidate is able degree study demand. The learners take the writing of to master the terminology and master information a PhD or master proposal very lightly and with the halo accurately, demonstrate that the candidate is able to effect of PhD/master degree work is very simple! They integrate and critically evaluate information and has think that preparing a dissertation/thesis proposal is a the ability to arrive at his/her own independent and matter of sitting for 2 or 3 hours or surfing in the internet (possibly accurate) conclusion and show the significance in the café or at home for half an hour attempting to cut of the candidate’s research and the implications of the and paste some texts and then produce a document, results. On the other hand, a thesis should: provide a which is christened a Dissertation/Thesis Proposal. proof of independent scientific research, reflect on in depth investigation of the available literature including I believe that even the genius ones would require the identification of anomalies and gaps present in the some monster time (may be months) to germinate consulted literature, identify the rationale of the current the ideas into a proposal. It is in fact most people or study and make an original contribution to science students equate the writing of the advanced Proposal specifically the generation of knowledge, among other for PhD or master degree as if it is similar to producing intentions. the bachelor degree or the diploma proposal. On the contrary, a dissertation or a thesis proposal for doctoral Students need not rush when preparing proposals for or master degree work should constitute a well thought the higher degree dissertations/theses. It is advised out scientific piece of plan. that each applicant or student should first come up with a Concept Note or a Concept Paper (less than 5 It is not the intention of the author of this article pages), which hints on the basic issues related to his/her to debate on the nature and major features of advanced study before writing a proposal. The piece of dissertations/theses. The aim is rather to outline the advice I am offering here is that a Concept Note should major pre requirements that are needed before one have informed a reader or the applicant him/herself the starts to write a dissertation/thesis proposal specifically following pieces of information: for those applicants whose degree programmes will be hosted by the School of Public Administration and 1) When a Concept Note is written a reader or a Management (SOPAM) of Mzumbe University. To start student him/herself should be able to answer the with, it is wrong (at least in our University) to use the two following question: Will the proposed research/ words, ‘dissertation’ and ‘thesis’, interchangeably. The two study make any contribution to knowledge or

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 24 practice? Or specifically whether the proposed study the contribution of workers councils in study is a basic, pure, fundamental, evaluation public institutions in Tanzania? or applied research? Or if it is an action research 5) Other criteria/issues: show that an applicant or an evaluation study what sort of contribution or student has a keen interest to undertake to knowledge or practice (problem solving) an advanced degree on the topic he/she has is expected? In case of action and evaluation identified. In addition, the applicant/student studies it may be the generation of knowledge should also show that he/she has an ability in the adoption of methods by an applicant to do an advanced study in terms of time, such as randomization, matching methods, devotion and other resources with minimum double difference method, instrumental and reasonable level of supervision. variable method, among others (Milanzi, 2017). I am expecting that this guide will help a reader and 2) The hint on the philosophical or theoretical the would-be applicant or the student to organize information related to the current and previous his/her mind and then be able to prepare a short studies in the topic. At this level it is not expected Concept Note (of less than five pages, for example) that the applicant/student can exhaustively that can be submitted to the School or relevant address all philosophical and theoretical issues Department for scrutiny and approval. A Concept Note related to the area or the topic in which an is not a conversational telephone call or a one or two investigation will be carried out. But, it is possible (lobbying) visits to the Department of the University that the student should be able to provide the by the applicant/student requesting for admission or hint (scanty or limited knowledge) on the state permission to go to the field for data collection. The of knowledge or practice pertaining to the Concept Note is the document that shows a discourse scientific advancement related to the expected which the student/applicant would like to pursue. or proposed study problem area. I would like to show how a generic Concept Note should 3) A proposed methodology and/or a research look like. I first assume that the proposed Concept Note approach (strategy) that will be suitable in the structure in this article can be used and applied by any study. An applicant or a student must rationalize person originating from any natural science or social the choice of the approach and methodology science discipline to convince the academic department and he/she should be able to indicate that he/ that what she/he intends to do is worth scientific, she is conversant with the selection he/she has worth doing and worth developing the research plan made. The applicant should show the relevance (Proposal). Second, it is upon the student to shape his/ of the proposed method(s) and approach(es) her Concept Note to fit the specific requirements which and how will they tally with the formulated the academic department concerned would like to read objectives, research problem and hypotheses or know about the problem area. (research questions). Hence, the contents of the Concept Note I am proposing 4) A compatibility of the proposed study to the are:- national, institutional goals and the overall research agenda. Is the topic worth research in 1) The title of the study: preferably it should have the context of the national, institutional and the average of eight words. Avoid redundant research agenda priorities? Whose research words in the title. For example, M.C.Milanzi agenda? For instance, why someone wants to (2004) PhD Thesis twas entitled The Application

25 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 of Soft Systems Methodology within Farming applications carried out so far were Communities in Tanzania. These are only 11 from the western and developed world. words. I think this is tolerable! Avoid putting Therefore, it is worth testing or using adverbs like ‘effectiveness’, ‘efficient’ etc in the the methodology in the receiving title! environment (developing world) which would probably come out with 2) Identify the study Problem: You need to show new results and insights about the the (sketchy) state of the art concerning the methodology use that are different problem area which you are planning to carry from the sending (western) world. out the investigation. Justify your choice by indicating that the particular research b. Theoretical / epistemological level: problem area is not yet understood (by who? Milanzi (2004) noted that SSM By scientists? Decision makers?) - or not yet as a methodology is interpretive completed [unfinished/inconclusive findings] (qualitative) and thus its use depends on (what studies? What model? What theory? the would-be participants; interpretive What methods? What questions / hypotheses?), factors. The SSM participants apply the ignored by researchers (protruding the methodology which is influenced by epistemological gaps), not recognized and/or their culture(s), among other variables. less emphasized by scientists. These influences are social processes in which participants appreciate In this section you should also answer the their actions and decisions. But this following questions; Are you finding the novel appreciation cannot be fully performed problem? Are you trying to proceed (extend) uncontrollably. I think something from where other scientists have ended? Are must be performed inside and among you correcting something? participants in addition to appreciation For example, Milanzi (2004) sets the research so that choices can be made to the problem of his study at two levels namely at the very end. The new theoretical concept level of application on the use of soft systems was proposed namely the Foucault’s methodology (SSM) and at the theoretical level ‘subjectivisation.’ It is not a matter of (that is knowledge production). He extended objectifying decisions/choices, plans the works of Peter Checkland and Costas and actions through appreciation but Tsouvalis by attempting to bridge the gaps actors using SSM should subjectivise that were noted during the application of SSM themselves through problematisation. in Europe in the 1990s and early 2000s. The identification of research problem by Milanzi 3) Develop the objectives, research questions and (2004) is described as follows:- / or hypotheses a. Prepare the central objective of a. Practical/Application level: he claims your study (Milanzi 2011). Identify that SSM (as a western invention) the Empirical and/or non empirical has never been used or applied by objectives. people/users in developing countries b. Create the support objectives (up to such as Tanzania. The majority of 3 questions). These objectives must

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 26 squarely build on the central objective. which the assessors can decide and facilitate the c. Develop the research questions: author’s intentions. Empirical questions or non empirical questions and then show the direction of their causality non causality (Milanzi, References 2004, 2011a, b). Auriacombe, C.J. (2001) Guidelines for Drawing up 4) Inform about the methodology or a meta- Research Proposals and Preparing Theses/Dissertations, method to be used in the study Pretoria: Unisa, Department of Public Administration a. What design: Experiment? Survey Milanzi, M.C. (2017) Managing agroforestry (census)? Case study? WHY? interventions in Tanzania: a descriptive analysis, b. What type of the study? Cross sectional? Conference Paper, IURO 125th Anniversary Congress, Longitudinal? Mixed? Why so? September 18 – 22, Freiburg, Germany c. Do not use ambiguous words like qualitative or quantitative methods ___ (2011a) Comments on the Concept Notes, Official d. Units of inquiry and units analysis Communication (Letter) to the Dean, Faculty of Public e. Data collection instruments and data Administration and Management (FPAM), Mzumbe analysis procedures University, Tanzania (26th May 2011) f. Theoretical and practical developments: conceptual framework/ ___ (2011b) Key ideas when setting research questions, model expected to be used. Mzumbe University Newsletter, Issue Number 12, July – December, pages 14, 15 & 19 I could have amply elaborated this section ___ (2004) Application of soft systems methodology with concrete examples from my doctoral within farming communities in Tanzania, Unpublished degree thesis work but I doubt that this PhD Thesis, University of Lincoln, United Kingdom commentary should not be too long to read. Let it not bore you to explain the ___ (forthcoming) Research Methods in Social Sciences, interpretive meta-method used during my Mzumbe University doctoral degree endeavor in England.

5) Conclusion

I have tried to make myself well understood by the readers of this guide. This is what I perceive to be the case. I think that the whole exercise of determining the quality of the Proposal will depend on the quality of the Concept Note developed by you.

It is in the opinion that after reading this article the applicants/students in our School can now come up with their respective Concept Notes written with a degree of accepted and crude scientific rationality,

27 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT MZUMBE UNIVERSITY MBEYA CAMPUS COLLEGE IMPROVING

By Omari Issa and Certificate Programmes one and lectures do their private studies year. comfortably. The second floor has n the 6th of November two Computer Laboratories both 2017 Mzumbe University Mzumbe University Mbeya with enough personal computers Mbeya Campus College, O Campus College has capable and for Students’ use with full time like all other Mzumbe University competent Academic staff. There availability of wireless Internet Campuses, Colleges and Centers, are Lecturers, Assistant Lecturers services facility. In the Computer began the 2017/2018 Academic and Tutorial Assistants in almost labs there are two competent ICT year. We at Mbeya Campus College every discipline of study offered. personnel available to support the Teaching and Non-Teaching There is gender balance in terms users of the labs including Students staff are ready to receive both, of the Academic staff whereby and the Lecturers whenever continuing and first year students Ladies and Gentlemen Lecturers needs arise. With the advent of joining various Courses offered work hand in hand to ensure new technologies telecom and at Mzumbe University Mbeya that Mzumbe University Mbeya computers library services are also Campus College. Campus College prospers. revolutionized from the traditional Mzumbe University Mbeya Academically Mzumbe University to modern paperless, so as MUMC Campus College is one of the Mbeya Campus College excels with library is modernized. Campuses of Mzumbe University, the performance of its Students Apart from the library, Mzumbe a Public University with its main while at the College and also as University Mbeya Campus has five Campus in Morogoro Region. The Graduates in the Labour Market Lecturer theaters, Nkrumah (NLT), other Campus located in Dar es are both good. The learning Kapuufi (KLT), Kyungu I, Kyungu Salaam. Mzumbe University Mbeya environments at the Campus II and Kyungu III Lecture Theaters. Campus offers various Programmes College are very attractive and NLT has a capacity to carry more from certificate to Bachelor conducive for serious Students. than 360 Students and KLT is the Degrees. Programmes offered are This is because the Campus has second largest Lecture Theater Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Bachelor modern infrastructure facilities at the Campus with a capacity of of Business Administration (BBA), including Library, Lecture Theaters, 250 Students all seated. The Three Bachelor of Accountancy and Seminar Rooms, as well as good Kyungu Lecture Theaters have Finance (BAF), Bachelor of Human surroundings. equal size and each has a capacity Resource managements (BHRM), of carrying 160 Students. Diploma in Laws (DL), Diploma in Talking of the improvements, Business Administration (DBA), the Mzumbe University Mbeya As for the library, all the lecture Diploma in Accountancy (DA), Campus College now has a two- theatres are well designed to allow Diploma in Human Resource storey building Library. The ground both, ventilation and lighting. The Managements (DHRM), Certificate floor is general collection area with Theaters have overhead projectors of Accountancy (CA) and Certificate books, law reports, newspapers for easy education delivery by of Human Resources Management and other learning and informative Lecturers and also for other learning (CHRM). All Bachelor Programmes reading resources. The first floor is activities. are for three years period whereas a vast study room well furnished Diploma Programmes two years with chairs and tables that Students Mzumbe University Mbeya

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 28 Campus College also has other Campus College is good. Cloe to for finance students, are given facility including four Seminar the college is the High Court of opportunities to interact with Bank Rooms. Each of these four Seminar the United Republic of Tanzania of Tanzania officials and also Mbeya Rooms has a capacity of carrying (Mbeya District Registry), the referral Hospital officials. 80 Students at once seated Bank of Tanzania (BoT) (Mbeya The Acting Principal, Dr.Gustav with Internet services wireless Branch) and the Mbeya Referral Kunkuta, asserts that the learning guaranteed. Hospital and BoT Staff quarters. environment of Mzumbe Being near to the High Court The general environment and University Mbeya Campus College Registry office is advantageous to surroundings of Mzumbe is a result of the efforts of every the Students and Academic Staff University Mbeya Campus College Member of staff of the Campus in Laws Programmes and Courses. College without forgetting major are conducive and attractive for The High Court Registry has been support from the Main Campus studying. There are open spaces of providing opportunities to the Management (Morogoro). which the Students use for private Students and Academics to access studies and general discussions. unreported precedents found in Dr. Kunkuta acknowledged the The open spaces are well kept, their High Court Library. More top Management of Mzumbe clean and safe for anyone to use so Students and Academics are University for their strategic efforts for academic activities. All these from time to time allowed to visit that positively affected the Campus open spaces are also linked to the and attend Court trials during and allowed improvements in the wireless Internet service and thus High Court and the Court of learning environment. Students may use the Internet for Appeal Sessions conducted there. academic uses even while outside It is a great learning opportunity “ Lastly I wish to welcome all the Lecture Theaters and Library. supplementing the theoretical new and the continuing students knowledge acquired in classes to the Campus ”. Dr. Kunkuta. The neighborhood surrounding and Library. The case is the same Mzumbe University Mbeya

29 Convocation Newsletter | 2017 MZUMBE UNIVERSITY STAFF URGED TO EXERCISE

By Frank Kilima The Bonanza brought together, more than Abdul. Congratulations to all the winning 150 staff members and non-members of teams and individuals. MUASA who registered to take part in he Vice Chancellor prof Lughano sports and games competition for both The MUASA chairperson Mr. Emmanuel Kusiluka has urged staff at the female and male teams. Members took Akili, speaking during the event, said Mzumbe University main Campus T part in Sports including football, tennis, this year’s Bonanza marks the beginning Morogoro to build a habit of exercising and Netball and 100 meters run for both while of many more events. He called upon participating in sports to avoid to avoid the Mzumbe community to participate games included the famous sack race, developing chronic non-communicable especially the MUASA members. Mr. Akili chicken chase, tag of war (rope pulling), ailments. thanked gave a special appreciation to the checkers, spoon run, draft and coconut VC for sparing time to take part in the shelling. “ This event brings us together as members Bonanza; He also thanked the Tanzania of Mzumbe University Community in Higher Learning Institutions Trade Union Winners of the various sports and games a social setting hence buttressing our (THTU) Mzumbe for their cooperation relationship. But more important is that are: Football – Non academic staff; Netball throughout the preparations of the exercises uplifts our mental and physical – Academic staff; Coconut shelling (men) Bonanza. And lastly but more important wellbeing” - Mukhsini Muhunzi; Coconut shelling he gave kudos to the sponsors PPF for their (female) - Maria Mpugumoto, Egg Run support. This was said during the Mzumbe (men) - Iddy Ally Kaheza; Egg run (female) University staff Bonanza, organized by - Rose Mwakipesile; Sack run (Male) - Eliuta Members who participated spoke well of the Mzumbe University Academic Staff Mhenga, (female) - Asmin Abdul; Tennis the event and they are looking forward Association (MUASA) held on Saturday - Prof. Joseph Kuzilwa; Tag of War rope to the next Bonanza, urging the MUASA 11th of November, 2017 at the main pulling (men) – academic staff; Tag of War Leadership to ensure that the next Bonanza campus grounds. The event was graced rope pulling (female) – non academic staff; is planned for the near future. by the Vice Chancellor whom apart from Draft - Emmanuel Wambura; Checkers - being the Guest to Honor also took part in Anna Keffa; Chicken race – 100 meters various sports activities. (men) - Kelvin Mwita and (female) - Asmin

Convocation Newsletter | 2017 30 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN Convocation President and Mzumbe University Management invites you to contribute towards a fundraising campaign for the construction of a Female Students Hostel at the Main Campus, Morogoro.

The campaign aims at raising TZS 4.5 billion for construction of the hostel which will accommodate 900 female students.

You can contribute through Mzumbe University Convocation Fundraising Account Number 0150209448900, CRDB Bank Mzumbe Branch

Thank you for being part of Mzumbe University Family for contributing towards the University’s development.

MAZINGIRA BORA, ELIMU BORA KWA MTOTO WA KIKE TUJIFUNZE KWA MAEDELEO YA WATU

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