{"id":98,"date":"2025-01-21T11:13:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T11:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/schoolsAndUnits\/lusakacampus\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2025-04-17T08:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T08:55:38","slug":"staff-profiles-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cbu.ac.zm\/schoolsAndUnits\/lusakacampus\/staff-profiles-2\/","title":{"rendered":"STAFF PROFILES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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PROF. EPHRAIM MUNSHIFWA<\/strong><\/p>\n

DIRECTOR : LUSAKA CAMPUS<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ephraim Kabunda Munshifwa <\/strong>is an Associate Professor of Real Estate and Director, Lusaka Campus. He is also a visiting Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. Prof. Munshifwa is former Dean of the School of the Built Environment at the Copperbelt University and the last Chairperson of the Valuation Surveyors Registration Board (VSRB) before its transformation into the Zambia Institute of Valuation Surveyors (ZIVS). He has been in practice for 31 years, having graduated with a BSc in Land Economy (Copperbelt University) and later obtained an MPhil in Land Economy (University of Cambridge) and PhD Construction Economics and Management (University of Cape Town). Professor Munshifwa has all-round experience in the land and real estate sub-sector as an academic, researcher, and practitioner. Additionally, he is an accredited trainer in Corporate Board Leadership under the Institute of Directors Zambia. Professor Munshifwa is a member of several local and international associations and societies, including the Zambia Institute of Valuation Surveyors (ZIVS), Zambia Institute of Estate Agents (ZIEA), Institute of Directors Zambia (IODZ), Society for Institutional and Organisational Economics (SIOE-USA), and African Real Estate Society (AfRES). Professor Munshifwa is also a fellow of the Cambridge Commonwealth Society.<\/p>\n

Professor Munshifwa has published widely, including in journals such as Habitat International, Land Use Policy, Town and Regional Planning, Urban Forum, Agrarian South, and Asian and African Studies. His main research interests are in the application of institutional economics to real estate subjects such as valuation, investment, management, land policy and governance, etc. His teaching responsibilities include courses in the MSc Real Estate Finance and Development Programme, specifically in Real Estate Investment Analysis and Real Estate Finance, and supervising of doctoral students. https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=VHbM3tcAAAAJ&hl=en<\/a>https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/authid\/detail.uri?authorId=56971450000<\/a><\/p>\n

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MRS MARGARET BANDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

DEPUTY REGISTRAR<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mrs. Margaret Banda, the Deputy Registrar at the Lusaka Campus of the Copperbelt University, is a seasoned administrator and Human Resource Management practitioner. Her career spans over eighteen (18) years, and she has served the Copperbelt University in various\u00a0capacities at a senior level. Mrs. Banda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management. She is a Full Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management. Her current role involves heading the Human Resources and Administration function and providing administrative support to all academic activities at the campus.<\/p>\n

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DR GOSNELL LENOX YORKE<\/strong><\/p>\n

CO-ORDINATOR AND SENIOR LECTURER<\/em><\/p>\n

DAG HAMMARSKOLD INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES<\/em><\/p>\n

PhD (Religious\/Biblical Studies and two-years of Legal Training, McGill University, Canada); Post-Doctoral Certificate in Linguistics (University of South Africa); and External Research Fellow, The Tshepo Institute for the Study of Contemporary Africa (Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr Gosnell Lenox Yorke is the Coordinator of the Lusaka Branch Office of the Dag Hammarskj\u00f6ld Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies (DHIPS). He earned a PhD from McGill University in Canada (1987) where he also studied law for two years (1986-1988). There, he was taught<\/a> by Prof. John Humphrey, the Canadian Drafter of what is now the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the UN. Later, Dr. Yorke earned a post-doctoral Certificate in Linguistics from the University of South Africa (1999). He also holds a BA (1976 \u2013 University of the Southern Caribbean, Trinidad), an MA (1977 \u2013 Andrews University, USA) and another master’s degree (1979 \u2013 McGill University). A Zambian Resident and a Naturalized Citizen of Canada and South Africa, Dr. Yorke was born in St. Kitts-Nevis in the Caribbean. He has lectured in Canada, the United States, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Fluent in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, he also has a basic speaking knowledge of Kiswahili.<\/p>\n

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In DHIPS, he teaches, researches and publishes in the areas of religion, language, human rights, and the pan-African interactions within all six Regions of the African Union, encompassing both Africa and its Diaspora. As a Translation Consultant who was trained<\/a> by the United Bible Societies, he has consulted for various Bible Translation Agencies in Africa, including the Bible Society of Zambia. He is a Former Extraordinary Professor at the Institute for African Renaissance Studies at the University of South Africa (now part of the Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs); Former Honorary Consul (Diplomat) for his Caribbean State to South Africa; and currently, both a Member of the Global Coordinating Committee of the Trans-Atlantic Roundtable on Religion and Race and an External Research Fellow in the Tshepo Institute for the Study of Contemporary Africa at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada.<\/p>\n

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MRS. SEKELA K. MUNYATI<\/strong><\/p>\n

CO-ORDINATOR AND LECTURER<\/em><\/p>\n

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mrs Sekela Kaonga Munyati is a highly experienced business studies lecturer with over 8 years experience of teaching and administration. Currently a Lecturer and coordinator for the School of Business at the Copperbelt University Lusaka Campus. With a BA. and an MBA she is well equipped<\/a><\/span> with the academia rigor and practical insights necessary to navigate the diverse landscape of modern business. She specializes in strategic management and leadership Gender equality and social inclusion, Emotional intelligence, and organizational behavior.<\/p>\n

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MS NATASHA NYANJA<\/strong><\/p>\n

CO-ORDINATOR AND LECTURER<\/em><\/p>\n

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ms Natasha Nyanja is a highly respected Information Technology lecturer with a passion for inspiring the next generation of tech professionals. She holds a Master of Engineering degree in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) from a prestigious university and has more than eight years of experience in both academia and industry. Throughout her career, Natasha has been dedicated<\/a><\/span> to the advancement of IT education and training. Her dynamic teaching style and innovative curriculum design have made her a favourite among students. She has a knack for breaking down complex technical concepts into easily digestible lessons, fostering a deep understanding of IT principles.<\/p>\n

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Her research not only informs her teaching but also contributes to the ever-evolving field of information technology. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, Natasha is actively involved in mentoring underrepresented students and promoting gender balance in STEM fields. In her spare time, Natasha enjoys staying up to date with the latest technological trends, playing Scrabble, and volunteering for local tech-related community projects. She is a true visionary in the field of Information Technology, helping to shape the future of IT professionals one lecture at a time.<\/p>\n

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