Respected University of Zambia Economics Professor Venketash Sheshamani has died.
Prof. Sheshamani died on Wednesday.
Details of his death have not been released yet but the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research where he was a member has confirmed his death.
In a statement, the Institute says, “SAIPAR family would like to pass its condolences to Mrs Lalitha Seshamani and family on the passing of Professor Venkatesh Seshamani on Wednesday 3 July 2019.”
“Prof. Seshamani was a professor of economics at the Department of Economics, University of Zambia and a founding and current member of SAIPAR Board of Directors.”
It said Prof Seshamani has made significant contributions to economic education in Zambia and he has supported and made significant contributions to the growth of SAIPAR.
And Lusaka Economist Herryman Moono has described the late Prof. Sheshamani has a Grand Master of Economics.
“Saddened to hear the death of an eminent and highly accomplished Scholar, a Philosopher, a Mathematician and master of pedagogy in Economics, Prof. Venkatesh Seshamani,” he wrote.
“My first and only A+ in Economics at the University of Zambia was in Econometrics under the hands of Prof. Sheshamani. He inspired confidence in his students and was always available to guide us in matters even beyond Economics.”
He added, “In my view, he has achieved alot in his career – selfless he was, dedicated to academic service – distinguished indeed he was.”
RIP, Prof.
Never heard of him. Remember I actually have a PhD
Thanks
BB2014,2016
@Mushota siya banje!
@Mushota, attention mentality. shame on you pequeño hijoputa de madre.
@Mushota, because you were not even a figment of imagination in your parents mind when he was already a professor. May your soul rest in peace professor Seshamani.
Life well lived.Brilliant mind.RIP Prof
My Condolences to the family.He taught me Defence Economics. You ran your race and go well Prof.
Prof Sheshamani, what a legend! You introduce economic theory to me as a B.Eng student and also taught development economics. It’s this foundation on which I build my liking for economics. Let’s unit in a chorus to celebrate a life of a dedicated academic and researcher. Shalom Prof VS. May your legacy live on. RIP!
Imagine! Even last year, he was still active as a researcher. Here are two insightful articles to relish “Deprivation levels in Zambia, 2006 – 2015: an analytical profile” and “The Impact of Budget Deficits on Inflation in Zambia”
Chabipa. I was hoping to get a chance to be panel beaten by the man in econometrics. Rest well Prof. Condolences to the bereaved family.
Comment: will miss professor, can’t forget the statement read to us during the Indian based independence day!
A life well lived. What a brilliant man he was. His humility and intelligence inspired me the first time I met him.
Mr Moono, you’re so egocentric and insensitive, because why turn the passing of Prof Seshamane to your silly ego of your A+? Grow up, sir! Know which ocassion to brag.
I agree with you. Herryman Moono is an simplistic attention seeker.
How else can one start mentioning an A+ on hen a family and a community has lost a loved one.
Very petty
Legendary professor, MYSRIEP.
A great loss. A truly brilliant mind. To have been one of your students is one of the greatest joys of my life. Such powerful ability to communicate and teach. Fare well Professor
MHSRIP.
Ba Lusaka Times, why not include a summary paragraph of his qualifications? People would also be interested to know where he harvested his knowledge.
You lived for others prof.
Does PhD stand for Permanent head Damage? Just a question from a curious PhD holder.
my condolences to the family.
Oh no, you were wonderful professor taught me advanced microeconomics am lucky to have been one of the students of such great scholar. You live on within us professor. MHSRIP
Though I did not directly interact with you as an undergrad, I nonetheless knew about you from my colleagues pursuing economics degrees and as a lecturer in Mathematics I ended up teaching the same students as you did and they all sang praises of how you taught them well.
RIP Professor VS.
RIP our Lecturer- You ran your race with pride, honesty and academic professionalism- to be matched by only a few
Leave him alone, he got an A+ while your were hiding in the bush.
Why can’t these Proffessors steer the economy of our country without partiality or are they just good and theories?RIP.Meanwhile we have other self proclaimed economist who think they can do better at plot one.
Rest in eternal Peace my former lecturer at UNZA.
Condolences to the Prof’s family and May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. His works at the UNZA and in Zambian in general is God given!
My first interaction with Dr Seshamani was in July 2004 when I visited my daughter and her family for three months.
I spent a delightful time with him and Lalitha . The hours we spent discursing the world of economics & of course politics were of immense joy to me.
He was a Mumbaikar & I was a Punekar in India and we shared a huge heritage of Indian scriptures. He could qoute ‘ Gnagneshwari’ with the same felicity as he would the quote the economic postulates.
My world was richer due to Seshamani.
I miss him enormously.