Bio

Desmond Farai Ncube is a PhD candidate in Land and Agrarian Studies at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), University of the Western Cape. A passionate development practitioner and social justice activist, Desmond’s research focuses on the expanding lithium extraction in Zimbabwe and its impact on land governance, property rights, and rural development. His work aims to influence academic and policy discussions around natural resource governance, climate justice, and land reforms across Southern Africa.