Students as knowledge creators: Reflections on the 16 June Day of the African Child Conference for Students (DACCS2026)
Please note this post is longer than usual posts that we publish on the Mtandao platform. Every year on 16…
Author: Rugare Mugumbate
Interested in social work and development in Africa and the recognition, valuing and use of indigenous philosophies such as Ubuntu.
More than just showing up: how to get the most out of a conference
This is a long post. It covers every significant reason to attend a conference and how to make the most…
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Decolonising higher education: theories and the Mtandao framework
Key theories of decolonising higher education The theories guiding decolonising higher education focus on dismantling coloniality, understood as the persistence…
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What is Harambee, and at what level in social work and development is it most useful?
Lecture by Rugare Mugumbate Welcome. I am answering the question: what is Harambee, and at what level in social work…
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New evidence on Ubuntu: Facilitators and barriers to the use of Ubuntu values in social work and social development
Authors:Janestic Mwende TwikirizeRugare MugumbateChinwe R. NwannaMfundo Mandla MasukuSharlotte TusasiirweRobert Kudakwashe ChigangaidzeBernard MayakaReceived 16 Jul 2025, Accepted 17 Feb 2026, Published…
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA)
ASWDNET has signed a three-year, non-monetary Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa…
Dr Mzukisi Xweso’s appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Ubuntu | Nyingi waUbuntu
Dr Mzukisi Xweso’s appointment as Editor-in-Chief on 1 March 2026 marks a significant milestone for the Journal of Ubuntu |…
How many and which systems make up IKS – indigenous knowledge systems?
Introduction Indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) are holistic frameworks through which communities understand, organise, and apply knowledge for survival, cultural identity,…
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Samora Machel’s Theory of Superstition and its Firmer Implications for Social Work and Development
“To ensure our victory, we must destroy the remnants of colonialism in our minds. Superstition is one of its weapons…
Pumzika Mzee Ngugi waThiongo
Mzee Ngugi, son of Thiongo died at the age 87 on 28 May this week. Rest well, pumzika, Mzee. He…
Njema Afrika Siku
The Africa Social Work and Development Network (ASWDNet) wishes you a happy Africa Day. Africa Day was started in 1963,…
In Memoriam: Mzee Valentin-Yves Mudimbe (1941–April 2025)
A towering figure in African philosophy, postcolonial thought, and decolonial scholarship About Mzee Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, the distinguished Congolese philosopher, philologist,…
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Africa Day Indaba 2026 for Australasia and the Pacific
This year’s Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific will be on 23 May 2026, online. The indaba…
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Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific
This year’s Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific will be on 23 May 2025, online. Concept Brief…
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Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa
The methodology used to create this AI generated article was as follows: The AI application used was MetaAI, an application…
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Karibu, could you please help with contact details (takes -5 minutes)?
We are gathering contact details of social work and development institutions in Africa for the Ushahidi Ubuntu Digital Project. Please…
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The baobab tree metaphor of action research
Action research tests potential solutions to social and development problems to find the most effective ones. It is simply a…
Strategies to achieve high levels of originality, independent thought and authentic writing
When writing — book chapters, book, blog post, social media message or journal article — it is important to think…
Ushahidi
Ushahidi is a phone and computer application or software developed in Kenya, Africa, to collect information from the community and…
Artificial Intelligence (AI): How to avoid students cheating assessments
It is true that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can think for students and make them less critical learners. Ultimately, they…
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Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators
Cite as: Mugumbate, R. (2023). Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators. Blog post at https://africasocialwork.net/blog…
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Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach
Cite as: Mugumbate, R. (2023). Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach. Blog post at https://africasocialwork.net/blog Learning at home,…
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Twelve (12) Tips and Information for Prospective Doctoral Students
The four types or levels of degrees are associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral. The bachelor’s and master’s degree are usually…
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Ignatius Mabasa’s thesis in an African language: Why it is important to use African languages in education, research and publishing
In 2021, renowned African author Ignatius Mabasa completed his doctor of philosophy (PhD) thesis in his language. He conceptualised, wrote…
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