Mbuso Gerald Dlamini
February 9, 2021
Obituary - MBUSO GERALD DLAMINI
Mbuso Gerald Dlamini, affectionately known as Tununu, son of the late Zebrone Mfelane Dlamini and Maggie Sibongile Maphako, was born on the 18th of March 1981 at Sigombeni in the Manzini region. He began his educational walk in 1987 at St Michael’s primary school and completed his high school education at St Christopher’s High School in 1998. Thereafter, he enrolled at the University of Swaziland, for a Bachelor’s of Science degree and completed in2003 with a B.Sc. in Computer Science.
Mbuso launched his career in ICT at the Ministry of Finance, as an IT specialist under a fiscal restructuring project in 2003 to 2005. He later joined The Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Commission (CMAC) as an IT officer (2005 – 2009), where he successfully established the CMAC IT Department from scratch, developed IT policies that guided operations and support standards of the IT department. He also enrolled at the University of South Africa (UNISA) for a postgraduate certificate in applied project management in IT and in knowledge of management in 2008.
In 2009, he left CMAC to join The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) as an ICT Manager (2009 -2011). Whilst at ACC, he enrolled through distance learning for a few certificates; these were Conflict Communication and Negotiation Skills (Maccavlei Training Institute). Furthermore, whilst at ACC, Mbuso enrolled for his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree majoring in Project Management at the Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA) and graduated in 2011. Later in 2011, he left ACC and joined the Swaziland Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise (SWADE) as an IMS Manager in 2011-2013. He finally left the SWADE in 2013 to further his studies in Taipei, Taiwan. He studied for a Master of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT) and completed his studies in 2015. Whilst at NTUT, he worked as a research assistant and tutor. Upon returning to his home country, he shun the corporate world and began a life in academics.Mbuso joined the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) under the academic wing as a Network Engineer/Security Lecturer. Because of his passion and excellence in teaching, he was promoted to be the Head of Academics in December 2017, a position he held until his demise. Mbuso was an achiever and a hard worker. He had several articles published in reputable journals in Asia and Africa. He was also a board member for the National Maize Cooperation (NMC).
Mbuso was a loving and caring family man. In 2011, he married his childhood sweetheart, Ntombenhle Vilakati, with whom he had four children; Sisekelo (late), Sibane, Wakhile and Nwabisa. He will be missed for his down to earth attitude, love and support to his entire family. We are all going to miss his jokes, love for taking pictures, smile, his cooking skills and food, advice, time he spent with his family and friends, storytelling and most importantly his passion of working hard for his kid. Tununu was a big dreamer and loved bragging about his life experiences. He had a knack of giving everyone a nickname especially the little ones, where he would name them and laugh at them. He is survived by his Wife, daughter, two sons, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces.
Sitsi lala ngekuthula Hlubi Mlangeni. Bowuhlala usho kutsi “sengijake lelilanga lakhona ngiyo hlangana nebatali bami nemntfwanami Sisekelo” when there was discord in the family as you loved peace. The most hurting part is we never got enough time to spend with you and never got the chance to say goodbye.
As they always say till we meet again …. Goodnight Nkhosi, we will see you in the morning. You played a big role in our lives; it is time for you to rest. We will always cherish and remember the memories we shared with you. In our hearts you will forever be
“It is not Goodbye but till we meet again”
“Lala ngekuthula Mlangeni lomuhle”
Uyibekile indvuku ebandla
‘NKHOSI’
“Lala ngekuthula Mlangeni lomuhle”
Uyibekile indvuku ebandla
‘NKHOSI’