We are excited to announce the recent appointment of Prof. Stephen Simukanga to the board of the Association of African Universities Southern Africa Regional Office (AAU SARO) at the Women’s University in Africa, Harare. Prof. Simukanga brings a vision of strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing among Southern African universities. He aims to work closely with the Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) to support its efforts in building communities of practice and to integrate insights from other AAU members into the region. His focus will be on advancing leadership, professional development for higher education staff, and supporting the growth of young researchers.
We also extend our congratulations to the following distinguished colleagues on their appointments to the AAU SARO board:
- Dr Erold Naomab, Vice-Chancellor, Namibia University of Science and Technology
- Professor Romeela Mohee, Higher Education Commissioner, Mauritius
- Isaac Olusola Fajana, Vice-Chancellor, National University of Lesotho
- Dr Ignatious Nzero, Dean of Law, Zimbabwe Open University
- Dr Patsani Kumambala, Head Dean, LUANAR-Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Sunungurai Dominica Chingarande, Vice-Chancellor, Women’s University in Africa & AAU SARO Head of Secretariat
These new appointments mark an exciting chapter for AAU SARO, promising enhanced regional cooperation and innovative approaches to tackling challenges in higher education. The collective expertise of the new board members will play a crucial role in shaping the future of research and academic excellence in Southern Africa. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of their leadership and contributions.
