Dr. Eva Maria Mfutso Bengo is the Head of the Economics and Law Department, a role in which she brings thoughtful leadership, intellectual discipline, and a balanced interdisciplinary perspective. With advanced academic training culminating in a PhD, she situates her work at the intersection of economics, governance, and policy analysis—fields that require analytical clarity, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to objectivity. Her academic background and professional philosophy make her particularly adept at guiding a department that straddles two foundational pillars of societal development.

Eva Maria’s leadership emphasizes academic coherence, rigorous curriculum design, and the cultivation of a department that produces graduates capable of navigating complex economic systems and legal frameworks with confidence and integrity. She has contributed significantly to enhancing programme structure, strengthening quality assurance processes, and promoting an environment where staff and students engage meaningfully with both theory and real-world challenges. Her approach to departmental development is strategic and measured, always grounded in rational analysis and long-term institutional benefit.

In her scholarly work, she is known for her precise reasoning and her insistence on objectivity—qualities that shape her teaching, research, and mentorship. She encourages students to think critically, evaluate evidence carefully, and cultivate a professional ethos built on accountability and intellectual honesty. Under her leadership, the department continues to grow in academic reputation, research engagement, and relevance to national policy priorities.

Outside her professional pursuits, Eva Maria values clarity of thought and environments that nurture rational reflection. She is intentional about maintaining balance and fostering personal well-being—habits that reinforce her calm, analytical, and steady leadership style.