BaTonga Research Cohort’s

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Meet the experts shaping the future of the Batonga Research Cohort.We are thrilled to introduce Linda Susan  Munkuli.Lin...
15/02/2026

Meet the experts shaping the future of the Batonga Research Cohort.

We are thrilled to introduce Linda Susan Munkuli.

Linda Susan Mukuli is a distinguished academic and PhD researcher in African Languages and Cultural Heritage, currently serving as a language and communication Lecturer at Lupane State University in the Department of Languages, Media, and Communication Studies. With a Master of Arts in African Languages and Culture from Midlands State University and a BA Honours from the University of Zimbabwe, Linda is a dedicated advocate for the preservation of African identity and linguistic sovereignty. Her research sits at the vital intersection of cultural studies, language and communication and indigenous knowledge systems (IKS). Beyond her core focus, she possesses specialized expertise in onomastics and translation studies, exploring how language acts as a living archive of history and heritage. Through her scholarly contributions, Linda is committed to elevating indigenous wisdom and ensuring that African traditions remain central to the global cultural narrative, bridging the gap between traditional heritage and modern academic excellence.

Meet the experts shaping the future of the Batonga Research Cohort.We are thrilled to introduce Dr Themba Munsaka, our E...
15/02/2026

Meet the experts shaping the future of the Batonga Research Cohort.

We are thrilled to introduce Dr Themba Munsaka, our Editor-in-Chief.

Dr Temba Munsaka is an interdisciplinary scholar, mental health practitioner, accountant, project management specialist, marketer, engineer, poet, and novelist with a PhD in Economics and Project Management, ongoing PhD studies in Development Studies at Africa Research University (Zambia), an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Midlands State University (Zimbabwe), a Master of Commerce in Project Management, and an Executive MBA. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Applied Accounting and Marketing (Honours), a BSc Honours in Psychology from Zimbabwe Open University, and several additional qualifications spanning psychology, business, and the social sciences. His current doctoral research examines the impact of major infrastructure projects, including the Beitbridge Border Post and Kazungula Bridge, on industrialisation in Zimbabwe and Zambia, complemented by MPhil research on carbon credit markets and an MSc thesis on neuropsychological predictors of schizophrenia treatment response at Gweru Provincial Hospital. His work integrates clinical practice, community mental health interventions, economic analysis, project management, policy research, and creative writing across development and socioeconomic domains. He has published academic and literary works and is currently engaged in research on schizophrenia, public debt political economy, AI-enabled mental health care, urban food insecurity, rural industrialisation, and contemporary African literature, and he is a member of the Zimbabwe Psychological Association.

Welcome, Dr Themba Munsaka!

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