Dr. Clever Madimutsa

Clever Madimutsa
Dr. Clever Madimutsa
Senior Lecturer
Researcher
Head of Department
Government and Management Studies
Email
clever.madimutsa@unza.ac.zm
Research Profiles
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9705-0212
  • Dr. Clever Madimutsa is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Government and Management Studies at the University of Zambia. He previously served as Coordinator of Postgraduate Programmes in the same department from 2016 to 2021.
  • He has been a lecturer at the University of Zambia since June 2006.
  • He is also a recipient of the Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund Scholarship (2014) and the University of the Western Cape Writing Fellowship (2016).

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  • Madimutsa, C. and Gwasupika, J. (2025). Trade Unions, Member Services, and Pacification of Workers in Local Councils in Zambia. African Journal of Sociology, Psychology and Rural Studies, 5(1): 45-63.
  • Shikabi, P., Madimutsa, C., Chewe, M., Namukombo, J. and Daka, E. (2025). Transformation of Public Administration in Zambia: Approaches, Beneficiaries and Losers. Africa Review, 17(3): 306-330.
  • Wamunyima, N.A., Madimutsa, C., Shikabi, P., Hang’andu, M. and Nyirenda, T.C. (2024). Outsourcing in the Public Sector and Its Negative Effects on Service Delivery in Zambia. The African Review. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1163/1821889x-bja10096
  • Siachisa, M., Madimutsa, C., Mulima, S.S. and Nguluwe, P.R. (2023). Privatization, Public Debt, and Exploitation of Citizens in Zambia. African Journal of Public Administration and Environmental Studies, 2(2): 5-23.
  • Chewe, M., Madimutsa, C., Daka, E. and Namukombo, J. (2023). New Public Governance and Undermining of the Public Interest in Zambia. African Journal of Sociological and Psychological Studies, 3(2): 5-26.
  • Madimutsa, C. (2023). Industrial Relations, Social Dialogue and Pacification of Public Sector Unions in Zambia: Rethinking Trade Union Strategies. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 58(8): 1528–1544.
  • Daka, M. and Madimutsa, C. (2023). The Role of Local Networks in Domestic Solid Waste Collection in Lusaka, Zambia. African Journal of Public Administration and Environmental Studies, 2(1): 73–86.
  • Sithole, E., Madimutsa, C. and Bwalya, M.C. (2023). Adequacy of Career Progression Instructions in Influencing Promotions of Commissioned Officers in the Zambia Defence Force. African Journal of Career Development, 5(1): a67. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/ajcd.v5i1.67
  • Gwasupika, J. and Madimutsa, C. (2022). Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining in Local Councils in Zambia: Tactics and Challenges. African Journal of Sociological and Psychological Studies, 2(2): 43–58.
  • Madimutsa, C., Malisase, R., Daka, E. and Chewe, M. (2021). Public Sector Reform and the Introduction of Neoliberal Capitalism in African Socialist States: The Case of Zambia. Review of Radical Political Economics, 53(3): 462–477.
  • Madimutsa, C. and Pretorius, L.G. (2021). Public Sector Reform and the Challenges of Open and Expansive Unionism in Zambia. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 56(4): 707–720.
  • Nyakalale, P. and Madimutsa, C. (2021). Challenges Facing the Implementation of the Green Movement in Residential Areas in Lusaka, Zambia. Africa Journal of Public Sector Development and Governance, 4(1): 128–142.
  • Daka, M. and Madimutsa, C. (2020). Collaborative Governance and Community Participation in Solid Waste Management in Lusaka. African Journal of Governance and Development, 9(2): 524-542.
  • Madimutsa, C. (2019). Using the Case Study Method to Examine the Implications of Public Sector Reform for Public Sector Unions. SAGE Research Methods Cases. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781526466013.
  • Madimutsa, C. and Pretorius, L.G. (2018). Public-Private Partnerships and Industrial Relations in the Public Sector in Zambia. African Journal of Public Affairs, 10(4): 310-325.

  • Madimutsa, C. and Pretorius, L.G. (2017). Revisiting Trade Unions’ Response to New Public Management: A case from Zambia. Public Personnel Management, 46(3): 288-307.

    Occasional Papers

  • Momba, J.C. and Madimutsa, C. (2009). The Evolution and Development of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy in Zambia. SAIIA Occasional Paper No 17. Braamfontein: South African Institute of International Affairs.

    Research Reports

  • Chipenzi, M., Kaela, L.C.W., Madimutsa, C., Momba, J.C., Mubanga, H., Muleya, N. and Musamba, C. (2011). The State of Democracy in Zambia. Lusaka: FODEP/UNZA-PAS.

    Conference Papers

  • Namukombo, J. and Madimutsa, C. (2023). “Trade Unions and the Changing Character of Working Classes in Zambia”. Paper presented at the SMAIAS-ASN Summer School on Popular Movements Today: Class Struggles in Rural and Urban Peripheries. Harare and via webinar, 16–20 January.
    Madimutsa, C. and Pretorius, L.G. (2016). “The Role of Governance Networks in Economic Development: Lessons from Zambia”. Paper presented at the ASSADPAM Annual Conference on Towards the Accountable State: Respecting Citizens’ Rights, Delivering Services. Cape Town, 25-27 October.
    Momba, J.C. and Madimutsa, C. (2007). “The Evolution and Development of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) in Zambia”. Paper presented at the SAIIA Conference on Comparing Experiences of Political Party Consolidation in Africa. Johannesburg, 23 May.

    Seminar Papers

  • Madimutsa, C. (2009). “The Role of the Youth in Policy Development in Zambia”. Paper presented at the CPD/FES Seminar on Policy Development for Youth in Political Parties and other Youth Organisations. Lusaka, 12 June.
  • Madimutsa, C. (2008). “Issues of Convergence and Conflict between Trade Unions and Political Parties”. Paper presented at the CPD/FES Seminar on Enhancing Interaction and Dialogue between Unions and Political Parties. Lusaka, 24-25 September.
  • Madimutsa, C. (2008). “The Policy Formulation Process”. Paper presented at the CPD/FES Seminar on Policy Development in Political Parties. Lusaka, 12 June.

  • Madimutsa, C. (2007). “The Impact of Cognitive Engagement on Political Participation in Zambia”. Paper presented at the Afrobarometer Summer School. Cape Town, 22 January - 16 February.

    Newsletters

  • Namukombo, J. and Madimutsa, C. (2024). On the Zambian Working Class. The Internationalist Newsletter, Issue 69, 12 March.

    Preprint Publications

  • Madimutsa, C., Nyirenda, T.C. and Sililo, R. (2026). Rational Administrative Chaos: Re-Theorising Donor-Driven Public Sector Reforms in Zambia. ScienceOpen Preprints. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14293/PR2199.004093.v1
  • His research focuses on public sector reform, collaborative governance and labour relations.
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