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25 June 2015

Congratulations are in order

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) would like to congratulate one of our senior lecturers, Mr Mkhwidzili on his appointment as an executive member of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension (SAAE).

A senior Lecturer for Research and Communication at UMP, Mr Mkhwidzili was elected to serve as a National Board member of the SAAE during its annual national conference which took place from 2-4 June 2015 was hosted by Ingwenyama Lodge in White River.

At this year’s conference two papers on Agriculture were presented. Dr Aghoror presented a paper on Agricultural Extension and Mr Danny Leroux, presented a paper on Agricultural Irrigation System.

Mr Mkhwidzili said that he would like to encourage other UMP academic staff to join their own professional bodies.

 “This will enable my colleagues to contribute through research internationally.”

(Details of the appointment will be provided/highlighted via formal appointment process)