{"id":6438,"date":"2025-12-11T13:09:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swazidailynews.com\/?p=6438"},"modified":"2025-12-11T13:09:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:09:27","slug":"bonginkosi-mkhonza-appointed-new-uneswa-registrar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/6438\/business\/bonginkosi-mkhonza-appointed-new-uneswa-registrar\/","title":{"rendered":"Bonginkosi Mkhonza appointed new UNESWA registrar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Siphesihle Dlamini<br \/><br \/>The University of Eswatini (UNESWA) has officially announced the appointment of Bonginkosi Max Mkhonza as its new Registrar, with his tenure commencing on December 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This strategic appointment has been hailed as a significant milestone for the institution as it seeks to strengthen its governance and administrative capabilities during a critical phase of transformation. Mkhonza, a distinguished alumnus of UNESWA, brings a wealth of experience and leadership acumen to his new role.<\/p>\n<p>His career spans numerous executive positions across both public and private sectors, where he has demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, institutional strategy, human capital management, and organisational transformation. His extensive background in diverse industries equips him with a unique perspective and skill set essential for driving systemic reforms and fostering a culture of high performance.<\/p>\n<p>The University faces a pivotal moment as it embarks on deep structural and operational changes aimed at enhancing its efficiency and reputation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6443\" style=\"width: 1337px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6443\" src=\"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PAGE-2-SUB-LEAD-New-University-of-Eswatini-UNESWA-Registrar-Bonginkosi-Mkhonta-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1337\" height=\"1671\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New University of Eswatini (UNESWA) Registrar Bonginkosi Mkhonta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mkhonza\u2019s proven track record in strategic renewal projects and systems reform will be instrumental in guiding UNESWA through this period.<\/p>\n<p>His leadership is expected to catalyse improvements in governance frameworks and streamline administrative processes, ultimately benefiting students, staff, and the broader academic community.<\/p>\n<p>In his first statement as Registrar, Mkhonza acknowledged the challenges ahead with candour and determination. \u201cIt is both a privilege and a profound responsibility to return to the University that shaped my own professional journey.<\/p>\n<p>I have no illusions about the magnitude of the task before us. The challenges are deep, complex, and long-standing. But I am confident that, through collaboration with Council, Management, Staff, and Students, and the support of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, we can rebuild UNESWA into a modern, efficient, and trusted national institution. This is a moment that calls for courage, humility, and collective resolve,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Registrar\u2019s Office at UNESWA plays a crucial role in managing student records, registration, and academic services, serving as the backbone of the University\u2019s academic administration.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"_df_book df-lite\" id=\"6430\"  data-title=\"\" wpoptions=\"true\" thumbtype=\"\" ><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under Mkhonza\u2019s stewardship, the office is expected to enhance its operational effectiveness, ensuring that students receive timely and accurate academic support while maintaining the integrity of institutional data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Siphesihle Dlamini The University of Eswatini (UNESWA) has officially announced the appointment of Bonginkosi Max Mkhonza as&hellip;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6443,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,21,22,24,25,26],"tags":[46,55,60,73,58],"class_list":["post-6438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-africa","category-business","category-eswatini-daily-news","category-future","category-national","category-swaziland","tag-africa","tag-business","tag-education","tag-eswatini","tag-national","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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