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By Tim Tanton HARVEST, Alabama—Africa University made all the difference for the Rev. Dr. Kanunu Emmanuel Busambwa in his journey from a poverty-stricken background in Congo to a pastoral career in Alabama. “I wouldn’t be the person I am today without Africa University,” said Busambwa, 53, senior...
Mentor. Teacher. Friend. A Legacy That Lives OnEstablished by Africa University alumni and friends, The Tuarira Mtaita Scholarship Fund aims to assist deserving, top-performing students with limited financial means in accessing higher education. The fund honors and extends the legacy of the late Mr. Mtaita—a...
A chilly morning in eastern Zimbabwe marked a proud moment for Lieutenant Colonel Reverend Dr. Samba Mosweu of the Botswana Defence Force. Surrounded by family, he celebrated earning his Doctor of Ministry degree from Africa University (AU)—one of 10 military chaplains from across the Southern...
For the 11th consecutive year, friends of Africa University from South Carolina and surrounding states are signing up to sponsor and play golf in support of Africa University—a private, an-African and United Methodist-related institution located in Zimbabwe, southern Africa. This year, the one-day charity event has...
When load shedding, introduced over the past two years led to frequent electricity blackouts in the eastern part of Zimbabwe, Jose Tenete Domingos Lumboa and fellow students at Africa University had to deal with learning disruptions. The university responded to these scheduled outages, known as load...
In May, Africa University, in partnership with Wesley Theological Seminary, will grant degrees to its first Doctor of Military Chaplaincy cohort. Key points: Accredited by the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education, the program addresses the spiritual, ethical and psychological needs of uniformed forces personnel across the continent. Participants...
Becoming a Keystone Congregation for Africa University means participating in the evolving reality of The United Methodist Church and resourcing transformative mission and ministry. Supporting Africa University satisfies a need for purpose and solidifies connection to one of the greatest missions of The United Methodist Church....
The $137,000 contribution is designated to establish an endowed scholarship fund and provide an eighth direct scholarship for a woman studying at AU in the 2024-2025 academic year. United Methodist women of Los Altos (California) United Women in Faith recently announced a major gift of $137,000...
United Methodists are faithful, generous and deeply committed to global missional engagement. Across the denomination, local congregations made this clear in 2024 through their unwavering support for the Africa University Fund (AUF) apportionment. The Africa University Fund ended the year with overall giving at 78.95 percent....
While serving as chair of a Conference Board of Global Ministries, Rev. Warren Covell was introduced to Africa University through a challenge. The 2000 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church challenged each annual conference in the jurisdiction to endow a full scholarship at...