ZIBANANI.KAHAKA

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Ms Z Kahaka
Title
Mrs.
Firstname
Zibanani
Lastname
Kahaka
Position
Lecturer
Department
Phone
+267 3555001
Professional Qualifications

MComm (Economics)

 

Brief Biography

Zibanani Kahaka is a lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Botswana (UB). Prior to joining UB Ms Kahaka worked as an Economist with the Ministry of Finance & Economic Development. 

Ms Kahaka's research focus is on international trade issues particularly trade facilitation & e-commerce, trade & industrial policy. Her other research interests include economic planning & development as well as economic transformation. She also serves as a member of the Botswana National Trade facilitation committee under the Ministry of Investment Trade & Industry.

Teaching Areas

International Trade, Techniques of Planning, Transport Economics, Macroeconomics & Microeconomics

Research Areas

International Trade issues, Economic Development issues

Postgraduate Supervision Areas

International trade, Economic development, Public policy

Selected Publications

1. Kahaka. Z, Motshegwa. B, Malema.B.W, (2018). Navigating Botswana’s Economic Development Trajectory since Independence: Successes and Challenges. 11th International Conference on “Priorities for the future: good governance, health and safety, social justice and economic equity”. 26-28 June 2018, UB Conference Centre, Gaborone, Botswana.

2. Kahaka. Z, (2017) Private Sector Participation in promoting Economic progress in SubSahara land locked developing countries (SSA-LLDCs). International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, Vol 2(12).

 3. Bakwena. M, Kahaka. Z. (2014) The Botswana National Information and Communication Technology Policy and Economic Diversification: How have we fared thus far? Botswana Notes and Records, Vol 45.

4. Kahaka. Z, Motlaleng. G.R. (2012) Appropriate Trade Policy for Botswana’s Economic Diversification. International Journal of Afro-Asian Studies,Vol. 3(2).

In pursuit of academic excellence