Martha Matashu PhD is currently a senior Lecturer and director in School of Commerce and Social Studies Education in the Faculty of Education at the North West University in.  She has experience in accounting, finance, governance, leadership and management in the academic and corporate world. She has published articles in international journals and presented several papers at conferences. She is a co –editor for a book that focus on education, human capital, economic growth and social justice. She authored different book chapters. Her research interest education economics, accounting education, corporate governance, human capital and education in developing countries.