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Senior Lecturer in Development Studies and Politics (MUCE), passionate about extractives governance, holder of a PhD (Politics) from University of Newcastle

Iringa, Tanzania
Joined April 2012
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Dr. Japhace Poncian, Tanzania Country Manager for the African Extractivism and the Green Transition project, delivered the keynote address at HakiRasilimali's Critical Minerals Research Symposium 2026, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.ย  #HakiRasilimali
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#Latest on #JasusiTV: UNYAMA MKUBWA! Askari Magereza Wamsukuma Mheshimiwa Tundu Lissu na Kumwangusha Mahakamani Hivi kama hawa maharamia wanadiriki kumtesa Mheshimiwa hadharani huku mamilioni ya Watanzania wakiangalia kesi hiyo mubashara, hali ikoje akiwa peke yake huko jela? Ikiwa sasa ni zaidi ya siku 100 tangu Mheshimiwa Lissu awekwe gerezani kwa kesi ya mchongo, is it enough kulalamika tu Kuwa anaonewa ilhali watu wanasubiri miujiza ndo imnusuru? That aside, hata huyo hakimu jahili akiamua kesi ipelekwe mahakama kuu, one doesn't need even kuhitimu kozi fupi ya sheria let alone a law degree kubaini kuwa Mheshimiwa Lissu sio tu hatotendewa haki bali ameshahukumiwa kinyume cha sheria, no wonder wamemweka pamoja na wafungwa waliokwishahukumiwa kunyongwa? Video kamili ipo hapa youtu.be/ZnFQ-wYNfu4?si=c6mqโ€ฆ Ikikupendeza, fanya ku-subscribe
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๐ŸŒ MUCE ina Wataalamu ambao ni Wahitimu wa MUCE Waliofikia Ngazi za Kimataifa! MUCE inajivunia kuwa na wataalamu waliokulia, kusomea na sasa kufundisha hapa chuoni โ€“ mfano hai ni Dkt. Japhace Poncian, Mtiva wa Kitivo cha Insia na Sayansi za Jamii, mtaalamu mahiri wa taaluma za Maendeleo na Siasa, ambaye pia ni mhadhiri na mtafiti mwenye kutambulika kitaifa na kimataifa, na muhitimu kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Leeds (Uingereza) na Newcastle (Australia). Akiwa ni mmoja wa wanataaluma waliopitia MUCE na sasa anashika nafasi ya juu ya kiuongozi, anaonesha wazi kuwa MUCE ni mahali ambapo vipaji huibuliwa, huendelezwa, na huishia kuleta mabadiliko chanya kwenye jamii. Unapochagua kusoma Masomo ya Maendeleo au Sayansi ya Siasa hapa MUCE: โœ… Unafundishwa na wataalamu wenye uzoefu wa ndani na mtazamo wa kimataifa โœ… Unajifunza kwa kuzingatia changamoto na fursa halisi za jamii โœ… Unajiandaa kuwa kiongozi wa kesho katika maendeleo ya kijamii na utawala bora ๐Ÿ“Œ Dirisha la Udahili linaendelea hadi 10 Agosti 2025! ๐Ÿ“ž Wasiliana nasi kwa msaada wa kujiunga: +255 753 469 546 | +255 764 875 468 #MUCE #WanataalumaWetu #MaendeleoNaSiasa #HomeGrownExpert #ElimuYaKimataifa #Udahili2025 #JiungeNaMUCE #ViongoziWaKesho
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Safari ya Mafanikio Huanza na Walimu Bora Katika video hii, tunakuletea Dkt. Edward Mgaya, mmoja wa wahadhiri wa MUCE katika Historia akisimulia safari yake ya kitaalumaโ€”kutoka kusoma ndani ya nchi, nje ya nchi hadi kufundisha hapa chuoni. MUCE tunajivunia kuwa na timu ya wahadhiri waliopata ubobezi kutoka vyuo mbalimbali duniani, wakiwa tayari kukupa elimu bora na kukuongoza kutimiza ndoto zako. ๐Ÿ’ก Unapochagua MUCE, unachagua: โœ… Elimu ya viwango vya kimataifa โœ… Miongozo ya kitaalamu kutoka kwa wataalamu waliobobea โœ… Mazingira bora ya ukuaji wa kitaaluma na kijamii ๐Ÿ“Œ Udahili unaendelea hadi 10 Agosti 2025 โ€“ usikose nafasi yako! ๐Ÿ“ž Piga simu kwa msaada wa kujiunga: +255 753 469 546 | +255 764 875 468 #MUCE #WalimuWaKimataifa #ElimuYenyeUbora #SomaMUCE #Udahili2025 #ChuoChakoChaKesho #AnzaSafariYakoLeo
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๐Ÿ“Š Join Us for a Quantitative Data Analysis Workshop! Sharpen your skills in data interpretation, statistical tools, and real-world analysis. Perfect for researchers, students, and professionals! ๐Ÿ“… Date: October 06-10, 2025 ๐Ÿ“ Venue: MUCE-CDF-SR2 ๐Ÿ•’ Time: 1500-1800HRS ๐Ÿ”— Register now: forms.gle/cHjbvsRHLNw1cMnu8
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Dirisha la udahili kwa wanafunzi wanaotaka kujiunga na Shahada za Awali limefungulia. Omba sasa, ujiunge na Chuo Kishiriki cha Elimu Mkwawa (MUCE)
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We are at the European Conference of African Studies in Prague this week, where we presented our research findings on resource nationalism in Southern Africa at our final knowledge mobilization event! @japhace @js_ovadia @southern_policy #ecas2025
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2. Our faculty dean @japhace considers the place and role of indigenous knowledge systems in mapping and extraction of minerals in the lake zone of Tanzania. Read it here: tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.โ€ฆ
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Enjoy reading our cutting edge and impactful research.
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3. Our Economics academic Dr Mirau Mbise considers the potential of wild edible fruits in Tabora region. Read the paper here: duce.ac.tz/jhss/index.php/jhโ€ฆ 4. Our Linguistics expert, Maulid Kiruya talks of intonation in Cinyambwa dialect of Cigogo language: duce.ac.tz/jhss/index.php/jhโ€ฆ
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The diversity and richness of research in our faculty showcased at the ongoing Research and Innovation Week at @officialmuce from 12th to 14th May 2025. Come see and talk with our researchers at the exhibitions.
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Calling African researchers in the humanities and social sciences! We are accepting applications for our CAS Visiting Fellowship Programme 2025-26 until 30 May 2025.
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New paper alert! We are pleased to share our staff's @k_ndimbo co-authored paper on Impact of smartphone use on fruit and vegetable growersโ€™ access to agricultural information in rural Tanzania.
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Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Aurรฉlie Journo of @univ_spn. We explored potential areas for inter-institutional collaboration in staff/student exchange, research, joint publications and grant applications. We are grateful and look forward to fruitful collaborations
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The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences @Fohssofficial welcomes applications for postgraduate admissions into its PhD programmes for the July and October 2025 and March 2026 intakes.
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This week, we had the pleasure of holding a training workshop for our newly incoming doctoral researchers and Zambian Research Assistants in Lusaka, Zambia. Many Thanks to @southern_policy for graciously hosting us!
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Congratulations to Our Newly Appointed Leaders! We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our new leaders. Your commitment, dedication, and outstanding service have earned you this well-deserved recognition. As you step into your roles, we wish you wisdom, strength, and continued success as you lead and inspire others. The MUCE community is proud of you! The appointments were made by Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam, His Excellency Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete for the 2024/25 โ€“ 2026/27 Triennium. #MUCEPride #Congratulations #Leadership #NewBeginnings #ExcellenceInEducation
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Introducing Our Co-Applicant - Janvier Kilosho Buraye #CriticalMinerals #justtransition
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