It was nice to be at University of Mpumalanga Siyabuswa campus (for a change) for the Africa Day celebration, with Prof Mammo Muchie as the guest of honour - our Mbombela campus had Prof Alinah Segobye. It’s a privilege to be associated with these committed Pan-Africanists

Our new book on the South African economy has been published - I just received author copies. Among other things, we propose aspects of what could make up an effective economic policy for South Africa

I published a paper in 2020 which was attempting to explain the changing/changed political landscape in South Africa For those keen, here is the link: upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/stra…

We have added our voice regarding the 7th administration news24.com/citypress/voic…

Here is the link for buying the Mkandawire book (Development in Africa - Remembering Thandika Mkandawire) ikaang.com/product/thandi…

I added my voice about what the new administration should focus on or do. Here is the link: businesslive.co.za/amp/bd/opinion…

As & when I watch television, I find Naledi Moleo of Newsroom Africa robust - she is in the league of journalists/broadcasters/anchors we are lucky to have in South Africa. Keep it up, Naledi Moleo

Dr Simphiwe Cele (my former Doctoral student) and I recently distilled some of the results from his PhD research into a journal paper on what we consider to be an important issue for South Africa (and other countries in the developing world): arfjournals.com/image/catalog/…

Temperatures hovering around 10°C in the nights this week in this part of the country. Not too bad or good but ideal for burning midnight oils.

Highlights of the month of Sept, including spending time with the incomparable Prof Kwesi Kwaa Prah (my other father) when I was in Cape Town & spending time with my (real) father when I was in Durban…

I got to deliver our new book on the South African economy to Zeph Nhleko (DBSA Chief Economist) - Zeph is an old friend since varsity days. He wrote an Endorsement for our new book (link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…)

After the Societal Impact of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts Conference in Cape Town, I attempted the Cape Town Marathon. All was going relatively well until cramps happened around 30KMs. We try again next time. At least we are guaranteed entry into Two Oceans Ultra-Marathon

After Portugal (after the conference), I went to Denmark to spend some time with Nikiwe (my daughter based in Denmark). I hadn’t seen her in a while. Time with her, like all my children but especially her as I don’t get to see her often, was priceless…

The employer congratulates the employee…

Having supervised over 20 Doctoral students since becoming an academic in 2010, these two former Doctoral students (Drs TK Pooe & David Mohale) stand out for having become more than former Doctoral students

Grandfather to Mwalimu & Langalibalele and to many others…

Latest blog/reflection: Reason, Season & Impact vusigumede.com/reflect.html

New journal paper with Dr Neo Mokone… jolgri.org/index.php/jolg…

Dr Neo Mokone & I did an opinion piece based on recent journal articles we published around water security issues…

On display at the 19th Africa Young Graduates & Scholars Conference