Jabulani Dhliwayo facts for kids
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Jabulani Dhliwayo
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Dhliwayo addressing a summit in Tanzania
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| Born | 15 April 1960 Harare, Zimbabwe
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| Nationality | Zimbabwean, American |
| Alma mater | University of Kent |
| Spouse(s) | Nyaradzo Mafolo Dhliwayo |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Black Engineer of the Year Special Recognition, (2004) |
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| Fields | Physics, optical physics, optical fiber, giber sensors, marketing |
| Institutions | Corning, Inc. |
Jabulani Dhliwayo (born April 15, 1960) is an expert in ICT. He started a company called ICT Africa. Jabulani strongly believes that ICT can help Africa grow its economy. He has visited over twenty African countries. There, he helped train people and build fiber optic networks. These networks are like super-fast internet cables. Jabulani also helped write a book called "Open Access for Africa: Challenges, Recommendations and Examples". He wrote his own book too, called "The Endless Journey: From a liberation struggle to driving emerging technologies in Africa".
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Jabulani Dhliwayo's Early Life and Education
Jabulani Dhliwayo went to primary school at the United Church of Christ mission school. This school was located at Mt. Silinda. During his school years, there were big changes happening in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Because of these changes, Jabulani had to study in different places. He went to Jersey Secondary school in Zimbabwe. He also studied in camps in Mozambique. Later, he attended Ahmadiyya High School in Sierra Leone. This is how he finished high school.
Higher Education and Degrees
After high school, Jabulani continued his studies. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He received this degree from the University of Sierra Leone. Next, he studied physics. He got his Master of Science degree in physics from Laurentian University in Canada. Finally, he completed his education with a PhD in physics. He earned his PhD from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom.
Jabulani Dhliwayo's Career Journey
In 1975, Jabulani Dhliwayo traveled to Mozambique. He joined a group working for Zimbabwe's independence. This group was called ZANLA. Their goal was to fight for a new government in Rhodesia. Later, the group's education leader, Dzingai Mutumbuka, sent Jabulani to Sierra Leone. This was so he could continue his studies.
Teaching and Engineering Roles
After Zimbabwe became an independent country, Jabulani returned home. He started working as a teacher. He taught at Chindunduma High School. He also taught at Harare Polytechnic.
After earning his PhD, Jabulani began working in engineering and science. He held positions at Ando Corporation in Maryland, USA. He also worked at Corning Incorporated in New York, USA. At these companies, he was a scientist and a manager. As a scientist, Jabulani created new ways to measure light and fiber optics. These are important for fast internet and communication.
Founding ICT Africa and Leadership
After his work at these companies, Jabulani started his own organization. He founded ICT Africa. This organization focuses on information and communication technology in Africa. In 2004, he also joined the NEPAD Council. NEPAD stands for the New Partnership for Africa's Development. He was part of a group of leaders invited to Maputo, Mozambique. They met with African heads of state. Jabulani and his group shared their ideas for developing the African continent.
