Editor-in-Chief
Dr Mzukisi Xweso
North-West University, South Africa
E: Mzukisi.Xweso@nwu.ac.za
Editorial Board
Meinrad Haule Lembuka
The Open University of Tanzania
E: meinrad.lembuka@out.ac.tz
Yuvan Sankar
Nat. Integrated Welfare & Dev. Trust (NIWAD), India
E: official.ysrdek@gmail.com
A/Prof. Mina M. Ogbanga
Rivers State University, Nigeria
E: Mina.ogbanga@ust.edu.ng
Laison Mwiinde
Zimbabwe
E: latmwinde@gmail.com
Dr Mzukisi Xweso (EiC and Chair)
North-West University, South Africa
E: Mzukisi.Xweso@nwu.ac.za
Stanislaus Matindike
Zimbabwe
E: smatindike@gmail.com
Dr Wilkins N. Muhingi
Jomo Kenyatta Uni of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
E: wilkndege@gmail.com
Kudzai Mwapaura
Women’s University in Africa (WUA), Zimbabwe
E: mwapaurak@staff.msu.ac.zw
Wilberforce Kurevakwesu
Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
E: kurevakwesuw@staff.msu.ac.zw
Dr Sharlotte Tusasiirwe
Western Sydney University, Australia. Uganda
S.Tusasiirwe@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Oliver Mutanga
Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan. Zimbabwe
E: oliverm.junior@gmail.com
Dr Rugare Mugumbate
Managing Editor | University of Wollongong, Australia; University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Zimbabwe
E: rugare@africasocialwork.net
Dr Kenneth Yakubu
The George Institute for Global Health, Australia
E: kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au
Dr Deepika Saluja
The George Institute for Global Health, India
E: DSaluja@georgeinstitute.org
Dr Upenyu S Majee
Institute of Ubuntu Thought & Practice, African Studies Center, Michigan State University, USA
E: majeeupe@msu.edu
To be added
TBA
E: ubuntu@africasocialwork.net
Staff
Erina Nyahwema
Publishing Officer (Copyediting)
Zivo Publishing
E: enyahwema@africasocalwork.net
Maria Mahlangu
Publishing Officer (Peer Reviews)
University of Zimbabwe
E: mmahlangu@africasocalwork.net
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
This policy may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect the evolving needs of JoU.