Editorial Board

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1 Editor-in-Chief

2 Editorial Board

3 Staff

4 Terms of Reference

Editor-in-Chief

Dr Mzukisi Xweso

North-West University, South Africa

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Meinrad Haule Lembuka

The Open University of Tanzania

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Yuvan Sankar

Nat. Integrated Welfare & Dev. Trust (NIWAD), India

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A/Prof. Mina M. Ogbanga

Rivers State University, Nigeria

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Laison Mwiinde

Zimbabwe

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Dr Mzukisi Xweso (EiC and Chair)

North-West University, South Africa

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Stanislaus Matindike

Zimbabwe

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Dr Wilkins N. Muhingi

Jomo Kenyatta Uni of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

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Kudzai Mwapaura

Women’s University in Africa (WUA), Zimbabwe

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Wilberforce Kurevakwesu

Midlands State University, Zimbabwe

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Dr Sharlotte Tusasiirwe

Western Sydney University, Australia. Uganda

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Dr Oliver Mutanga

Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan. Zimbabwe

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Dr Rugare Mugumbate

Managing Editor | University of Wollongong, Australia; University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Zimbabwe

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^{Dr Kenneth Yakubu}

The George Institute for Global Health, Australia

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^{Dr Deepika Saluja}

The George Institute for Global Health, India

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^{Dr Upenyu S Majee}

Institute of Ubuntu Thought & Practice, African Studies Center, Michigan State University, USA

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^{To be added}

TBA

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Staff

Erina Nyahwema

Publishing Officer (Copyediting)

Zivo Publishing

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Maria Mahlangu

Publishing Officer (Peer Reviews)

University of Zimbabwe

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Terms of Reference

Our editorial board plays a critical role in upholding the quality, integrity, and vision of the journal. They monitor and ensure the effective and ethical management of submissions, peer review processes, and the journal’s strategic development.

Role	Responsibilities
Chief Editor	Calling for 2 board meetings a year and chairing. Promoting/marketing the journal with the help of a journal assistant. Receiving submissions and queries. Sending manuscripts for review and communicating the results with writers. Editing manuscripts submitted to the journal. Accepting or rejecting submissions. Delegating as necessary. Representing the JoU externally.
Deputy Chief Editor	Supporting the Board chair in all roles. Board Chair in the absence or delegation of the Chief Editor.
Editors	Review at least 3 articles a year.
Assistant Editors	Review at least 1 article a year.
Journal Manager	Ensures adherence to timelines and editorial policies. Journal indexing and accreditation. Journal distribution. Board Chair in the absence of Chief and Deputy Editor.
Journal Assistant	Supports and acts in the absence of the Journal Manager or when delegated.
Guest Editors	Coordinate a special issue. Invited to join the board when they are editing a special issue of the journal.
Everyone	Uphold academic and ethical standards, including confidentiality and conflict of interest disclosures. Actively participate in editorial and peer review when requested, and within agreed timelines. Attend board meetings (virtual or in-person) and contribute to journal planning. Promote the journal within academic, professional, and policy networks. Mentor junior editors. Identify potential topics and contributors.

Editorial board membership is both a responsibility and an honour. Members are entrusted with maintaining the scholarly quality and reputation of the Journal of Ubuntu. Through collective effort, the board advances the journal’s contribution to knowledge, practice, and policy.

Useful resources

Editorial review guidelines

Peer review guidelines

Author guidelines

Journal policy

Editorial board members

This policy may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect the evolving needs of JoU.