CPUT Libraries welcomes its new Director, Dr Elisha R.T. Chiware.

Before joining CPUT, Dr Chiware was a senior lecturer in Library and Information Science, focusing on Information Technology at the University of Namibia.

He was previously Library Director at Chinhoyi University of Technology and Senior Systems Librarian at Africa University both in Zimbabwe.

Chiware has also worked as an Assistant Librarian at both the Universities of Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Hailing from Zimbabwe, Chiware completed his primary education in his birth country and obtained his A-Levels in the United Kingdom, before returning to the University of Zimbabwe to graduate with a BA degree in Political Science and Economic History.

Having sparked his love for education, Chiware went onto to obtain a Masters degree in Library Science (Indiana University, Bloomington, USA) and more recently his PhD in Information Science (University of Pretoria).

When asked what the vision of his new challenge that lay ahead, Chiware expressed that he wanted to focus on “efficient and effective service delivery and the growth of the CPUT Libraries into a world class library and information service.”

Chiware added, “The merger provides a rare opportunity to build a diverse library and information service which, if managed effectively, can be the bedrock of a sound technological university education at CPUT and in the country.”

“Furthermore I want to see CPUT library staff grow and realise their potential through university-wide information delivery projects and engage in focused library service delivery research activities.”

But more importantly, Chiware emphasised that he wishes to see the “information resource base (both in print and electronic) grow to meet the teaching, research and learning needs of all the faculties and departments in the university.”

Dr Chiware has close to twenty published articles, conference papers and proceedings, references in industry books and edited books.

He has also served on the editorial board for the Journal of Information Technology for Development and has reviewed articles for the International Journal of Library and Information Science.

In addition, Chiware has taken on consultancy work for projects across the SADC region and abroad.

By Thando J. Moiloa

Photo: CPUT Libraries Director Dr Elisha R.T. Chiware.

Written by CPUT News
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It's a significant period for the CPUT Boxing Team, ranked number four by the University Sports South Africa (USSA).

The team put in “blood, sweat, and tears” in preparation to take on boxers from universities across the country at the University of Mpumalanga at the end of April.

“We have already started with our programme and participated in two tournaments already – one in Durbanville on 26 February and another in Dunoon on 5 March.  On the 12th of March, we will be fighting in Khayelitsha,” said Mvemve Mdingi, the team manager.

Mdingi, also the Faculty of Education Senior Phase Lecturer and Further Education and Training write-out Co-ordinator, said they welcome every student interested in becoming a world champion one day and accept both starters and experienced boxers.

“We would like to welcome all students, both males and females, to join our sport of boxing. Boxing is one of the sporting codes that encourages discipline and self-determination. It is good for self-defence and fitness. Let us help you learn how to be a champion. This year, we have a very busy calendar, and our boxers participate in district, provincial, and national SANABO [South African National Boxing Organisation] championships. Some of our boxers have been selected to participate in the Western Cape Open Boxing Champions League from 21 March 2022 until 17 December 2022.” 

The team trains from Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 19:00 at the Bellville campus Stadium Club House.

The team performed very well in the USSA 2021 games held in December in Richards Bay, coming home with nine medals, one gold, five silver and three bronze. Lumka Mswelanto received the medal for Best Female Coach of the Tournament, while Aphiwe Ntluzwana was elected as USSA's national executive.

Mdingi boasted that a B Ed (Intermediate Phase Teaching) student, Likho Nxele competed in the SANABO National Youth and Elite Championships and received a gold medal.  “She then went on to represent South Africa in the international African Union Sports Council Region 5 Games held in Lesotho, where she received a silver medal.”

AUSC is composed of 10 African Countries in the SADC region.  Mdingi added: “There is a great potential that she will be going to England to compete in the Commonwealth Games in July this year. Mdingi expressed his gratitude for the support given to boxing by the Head of the Sports Department, Siyabulela Mkhwalo.

“CPUT has great potential and talent, and once the COVID-19 pandemic lets go of us, a lot can be achieved. The plan is to grow boxing into other campuses like Mowbray and District Six in 2022 to increase competition,” Mdingi continued.

“Boxing is one of the best sports in helping anger management which is one of the reasons that we have lots of people in prisons. Boxing also teaches students the importance of practising and preparing to achieve goals.”

Written by Aphiwe Boyce

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