BLESSING MATAKA | Lecturer I

Blessing Mataka

bmataka@mu.edu.zm

Career Profile

Worked in the Civil Service for 4 years and has been working in the academia for over 10 years, including in administration in Higher Education. Pioneered the establishment of MOU between Mulungushi University, Local Government Association of Zambia and Chalimbana Local Government Training Institute. Served as Head of Department for Political and Administrative Studies at Mulungushi University from 2017 to 2023. Have carried out some consultancy with Zambia Correctional Service and the National Assembly of Zambia. Part of the organizing committee for the inaugural and second international academic conference organized and hosted by Mulungushi University.

Education Background

  1. MSc International Relations, University of Zimbabwe (2010)
  2. BSc Honours Political Science, University of Zimbabwe (2008)
  3. Certificate in Teaching Methodology, Mulungushi University (2023)

Publications

  1. Victor Chikampa, Lungowe Sinvula, Bleesing Mataka and Fred Moonga (2022) An empirical study on the influence of training on affective job commitment and employee task performance among Public Service workers in Zambia, Mulungushi University Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 3, No.1 https://research.mu.ac.zm/research/index.php/mu

  2. Oliver Muleya Nzala and Blessing Mataka, A Review of Zambia’s Economic Diplomacy with a Special Focus on Zambia-China Relations 2010-2018, International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol (1) Issue (3) (2020) Pages 1-7. https://www.ijrpr.com/uploads/V1ISSUE3/IJRPR011.pdf

  3. Blessing Mataka and Chanda Mungulube, Exploring the Implementation of E-governance at the Road Transport and Safety Agency: A Case Study of Ndola Office, Zambia, International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol (1) Issue (2) (2020) Pages 24-31 https://www.ijrpr.com/uploads/V1ISSUE2/IJRPR009.pdf

  4. Blessing Mataka and Peter Rabson Nguluwe, The Impact of Community Participation on Community Development in Zambia: Case Study Nsanjika Area of Nsingo Ward in Luangeni Constituency of the Eastern Province, Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Mgmt. Tech. 2(3): 30-43, June 2020. https://www.ajssmt.com/Papers/233043.pdf

  5. Blessing Mataka and Mwaka Ossin Nkandu, The Effects of Voter Apathy on the Growth of Electoral Democracy in Zambia with Special Focus on Kabwe Central Constituency, Global Journal of Advanced Research, Vol-7, Issue-3 PP. 81-87, May 2020 https://issuu.com/ijrpr/docs/ijrpr008/1

  6. Mary Lubinda, Nsama Musawa & Blessing Mataka, Investigating the Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs In Kabwe, International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, ISSN: 3471-7102, ISBN: 978-9982-70-318-5, 2018

  7. Blessing Mataka, A Bundle of Opportunities: A Correction of Misconceptions about Climate Change, International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, SSN: 3471-7102, 2017 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332157556_The_International_Journal_of_Multi-Disciplinary_Research_A_Bundle_of_Opportunities_A_Correction_of_Misconceptions_about_Chimate_Change_Blessing_Mataka

  8. Blessing Mataka and Maimbolwa Sepo Imasiku, Research Unpacking the Complexities and Impact of Dumping on Africa’s Manufacturing Industry: A Special Focus on Zambia's Textile and Auto-Electronic Industry, International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary, ISSN: 3471-7102, ISBN: 978-9982-70-318-5, 2018 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332155369_The_International_Journal_of_Multi-Disciplinary_Research_Unpacking_the_Complexities_and_Impact_of_Dumping_on_Africa's_Manufacturing_Industry_A_Special_Focus_on_Zambia's_Textile_and_Auto-Electronic_Ind