Position: Chairperson

Email address: nothando.tshuma@nust.ac.zw

Biography

Dr. Nothando Tshuma serves as the Chairperson of Banking and Economic Sciences. She has been a member of the Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences since 2011. Notably, she holds the distinction of being a Turkiye Fellow for the Turkish Language program for Public Officials and Academics (2022), demonstrating a C1 proficiency in the Turkish language. Dr. Tshuma’s teaching portfolio includes Liquidity and Risk Management for the CCL diploma in Risk and Loss. Additionally, she actively contributes to the Banking Advisory board and various other boards. Her leadership extends beyond academia—she spearheaded The Economics Classroom project in 2019, which resulted in the establishment of entrepreneurial ventures by students. As Chairperson, Dr. Tshuma envisions a department that bridges theory and practice, nurturing the next generation of economists and banking professionals. Her guiding motto is ‘Together, we strive for resilient financial systems, sustainable growth, and equitable prosperity.’

Qualifications 

PhD in Business and Management, specialisation in Banking, Insurance and Risk Management (University of Zambia)

Master of Science in Banking and Financial Services(NUST)

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Banking (NUST)

Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (NUST)

Courses Taught

Principles of Macroeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics.

Liquidity and Risk Management

Research Interests

Bank Survival, Microfinance, Financial Inclusion, Risk management as well as Small and Medium Enterprises, women empowerment.

Research Links/Publications

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nothando-Tshuma-2/research

Community Service/Engagement

Career guidance officer

Examination Coordinator (2014 to 2022)

Group facilitator National Census 2012