The Kugona-Ukwenelisa: Journal of Science, Technology and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Development (KU-JSTEED) is a biannual publication inspired by the heritage-based Education 5.0 Philosophy as a new paradigm for an education purposed to deliver goods and services that meet the development aspirations of individuals, communities and nations. KU-JSTEED harnesses and communicates the finest science, technology and innovations at local, national, regional and global scales to develop science- and technology-based solutions, and advance sustainable socio-ecological, industrial and business ecosystems development, and improve the quality of life. KU-JSTEED fosters critical thinking and cutting-edge research to build knowledge through science and innovation, and bring value for evidence-based knowledge. Enquiries can be directed to the Proxy Editor-in-Chief through the following email address: ku-jsteed@uzlib.uz.ac.zw. KU-JSTEED accepts article or paper submissions through the same email address during submission timelines defined by circulated calls for papers. KU-JSTEED Editor-in-Chief: Professor Dr P Mapfumo. Proxy Editor-in-Chief: Professor Z Makwavarara.