MR BONGANI MHLANGA'S PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY

 HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bongani Mhlanga is a dynamic and multi-skilled young guy from the Kingdom of Eswatini. He stays at Piggs Peak and is from Nyakatfo Chiefdom under Mhlangatane Inkhundla. He graduated from the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) in 2019 with a Bachelor of Education Education—Majoring in Religious Education & History; obtaining a Second Class First Division 2:1. He also possesses an International Diploma in Computer Studies which he got from the Institute of Development Management (IDM Eswatini) with one (1) Distinction, two (2) Merits and five (5) Passes. He has a Diploma in Biblical Theology, Christian Lifestyle and Ministry from Christian Life College. Other certificates that he has include the Certificate of Completing Training and Demonstrating Leadership on Improving Maternal and Child Health in the Community from Elizabeth Glazer Community Leader Institute. Advanced Cybersecurity Training for Teachers Certificate, Self-directed learning for higher education, Certificate in Online Teaching for Educators & Open Educational Resources for Online Learning Certificate.

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Bongani Mhlanga is passionate about Information Technology and has been exposed to a number of ICT activities. For example, he has helped lecturers to use technological tools for teaching while he was still a student at UNESWA. These includes the use of Blogs, audio-visuals and conference calls to name a few. He has helped some schools to have Blogs and YouTube Channels, and he has trained teachers on the effective use of such technologies as well. He has also created Blogs and YouTube Channels for churches to publish articles of reports and other important information and post videos for public consumption which also serves as their archives. He is currently helping some students from different Institutions of Higher Learning with Basic Computer Literacy Skills, Religious Studies tasks and projects writing.

He has a personal Blog where he publishes different material with the help of experts including lecturers and teachers. The Blog is mostly viewed by students in the field of IT, Education, History and Religion. He is currently working as a Computer Technician for Absa Investments (Pty) Ltd with the listed companies; Oil One Swaziland, Masahe Timber Treaters and Piggs Peak Motors. His duties include fixing technical problems, designing information, invoicing and management systems. He also helps in the tender processing for any bidding for the afore mentioned companies. He facilitates Virtual conferences and designing adverts posters and brochures for the companies.

 

VISION

Bongani Mhlanga’s dream is pursuing a Master of Art in Religious Studies and is mostly interested in the area of Science of Religion, African Traditional Religion, World religions and Biblical Studies. His other burning academic interest is on Master of Education in Instructional/Educational Technology. This is ignited by the diverse society that is so engulfed with major religious conflicts that poses danger and a threat to global security and peace. The 21st century learning is forcing educators to adopt Technologies in Teaching and Learning, so there is a growing demand of Instructional Technologists to sustain the new trend and embrace the challenges that comes with them.