Prof. Patient Rambe
Prof. Patient Rambe

NRF RATING
C2
DESIGNATION
Director: Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies
PORTFOLIO
Prof. Rambe’s research lies at the intersection of technology entrepreneurship, digital entrepreneurial firms, digital technologies and business innovations. He is the Associate Editor of the African Journal of Information Systems. He is the lead editor of several books including Entrepreneurial Development in Southern Africa: Technological and Managerial Perspectives (Palgrave MacMillan), Sustainable Human Development in Emerging Economies: The role of emerging technologies, frugal innovations and techno-entrepreneurship (Palgrave MacMillan) and co-editor of The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa: Post Covid 19 Perspectives (Taylor & Francis).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Technology entrepreneurship, technology business incubation, digital entrepreneurship, Gen AI for entrepreneurial firms.
PUBLICATIONS
  • Simba, A., Rambe, P., Navarrete, S. & Vadillo, M. (2024). A technostress–entrepreneurship nexus in the developing world. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal,1-28  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11365-024-00968-4 (Springer: Impact factor: 5.6).
  • Rambe, P. (2023). Research excellence and productivity for global impact at an African University. Studies in Higher Education, 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2023.2265931
  • (Impact Factor: 4.2 (2022)
  • Rambe, P. & Khaola, P. (2023). Enhancing competitiveness through technology transfer and product quality: The mediation and moderation effects of location and asset value. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 12(Article 19). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-023-00284-1 (Springer listed Impact factor: 2.141)
  • Masoetsa, R., Ndofirepi, T., & Rambe, P. (2023). Effects of social media-mediated customer engagements on purchase intentions: Evidence from selected full-service restaurants in South Africa. Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/15378020.2023.2214066   (Taylor & Francis). (Impact Factor:  4.8)
  • Musiiwa, D., Khaola, P. and Rambe, P. (2022). The influence of social media usage and student citizenship behaviour on academic performance. International Journal of Management Education, 20(2), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2022.100625  (Elsevier listed Impact factor: 5.2)
  • Rambe, P & Khaola, P. 2022. The impact of innovation on agribusiness competitiveness: The mediating role of technology transfer and productivity. European Journal of Innovation Management, 25(3), 741-773 (Emerald Publishing listed). (Impact factor: 4.750).
  • Rambe, P, Mbeo, M & Meda, L. 2022. Using technology-organisational-environment framework to explore research innovation strategies and academic resistance to research productivity at a University of Technology, The International Journal of Learning in Higher Education, 30(2), 29-45.
  • Rambe, P and Khaola, P. (2021). The influence of innovation on agribusiness competitiveness: The mediating roles of technology transfer and productivity. European Journal of Innovation Management, 25(3), 741-773 (Emerald listed Impact factor: 4.750).
  • Rambe, P., Ndofirepi, T. and Mpiti, N. (2021). Private funding, profitability and growth opportunities of immigrant SMMEs: A Resource Based View, International Journal of Business and Globalisation (Elsevier Listed)
BOOK(S) OR CHAPTER(S) IN BOOK(S)
  • Rambe, P. (2024). SME appropriation of blockchain, metaverse, and digital payments to deepen financial inclusion and democratise financial ecosystems: A critical developing economy perspective. In: A.A. Shaikh, G. Mutanov, & H. Karjaluoto (Eds). Blockchain, Metaverse, and Digital Payments – A global digital consumer perspective. UK: Routledge.
  • Rambe, P. (2024). The effect of business expansion strategies on indigenous innovation commercialisation in selected South African indigene firms: The mediation of business resilience. In: E.L. Eijdenberg, F. Ostertag, D. Léo-Paul & H. Onwuegbuzie (Eds). Indigenous entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for theory and practice. UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Rambe, P. (2024). Digitalisation and digital innovation as strategies for sustainable business model development and value creation for African SMMEs: A research, practitioner, and policy agenda. In P. Rambe & R.E. Hinson (Eds.), Entrepreneurial Development in Southern Africa: Some Contemporary Perspectives. UK: Routledge
  • Rambe, P. (2024). The future of digital entrepreneurship in Africa: New frontiers, prospects, opportunities and challenges for small digital enterprises. In: P. Rambe & R.E. Hinson (Eds.), Entrepreneurial Development in Southern Africa: Some Contemporary Perspectives. UK: Routledge.
  • Rambe, P., Mpiti, N., & Khoza, G. (2024). Financial bootstrapping strategies in emerging economy contexts: Cost escalation as a deliberate financial strategy. In: Samuel Adomako, Michael Asiedu Gyensare, & Mujtaba Ahsan (Eds.). Stakeholder Management and Entrepreneurship in Africa. UK: Routledge.
  • Rambe, P. (2023). Sustainable digital technology, frugal innovations and techno-entrepreneurship for sustainable human development. In P. Rambe & B. Nyagadza (Eds.). Sustainable Human Development in Emerging Economies: The role of emerging technologies, frugal innovations and techno-entrepreneurship in achieving SDGs targets. UK: Palgrave McMillan.
  • Rambe, P. (2024). Sustainable human development in Southern Africa: The frugal innovation-knowledge intensive entrepreneurship nexus. Nyagadza & Abu Bashar (Eds.) Disruptive Frugal Digital Technological Innovation in Africa. UK: Routledge.
  • Rambe, P. &. Masupa, E. (2024). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and agri-tourism: Implications for entrepreneurial firms in emerging contexts. To appear in: B. Nyagadza, F. Chigora & A. Hassan (Eds.), Agritourism in Africa. UK: Routledge.
  • Hinson, R.E & Rambe, P. (2024). Entrepreneurial Development in Southern Africa – Technological and Managerial Perspectives. In: P. Rambe, & R.E. Hinson (Eds.) Entrepreneurial Development in Southern Africa: Technological and Managerial Perspectives (pp. 9-27). UK: Palgrave McMillan.
  • Rambe, P. & Hinson, R.E (2024). The future of innovation and entrepreneurship as a driver of livelihoods in Southern Africa: A synthesis. In: P. Rambe, & R.E. Hinson (Eds.) P. Rambe, & R.E. Hinson (Eds.). Entrepreneurial Development in Southern Africa: Technological and Managerial Perspectives (pp. 244-275). UK: Palgrave McMillan.
  • Igwe, P.A., Hinson, R.E., Rugara, D., Odame, D.N., Twum, K.K. & Rambe, P. (2023). The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa: Introduction to Africa’s Entrepreneurial Landscape. In: R. E. Hinson, D.N. Odame, K. K. Twum, P. Rambe, P. Igwe, & D. Rugara (Eds.). The future of entrepreneurship in Africa: Cross-sectional perspectives post-Covid-19 (pp. 1-10). London: Taylor & Francis/CRC Press.
  • Rambe, P., Odame, D.A., Twum, K.K., Igwe, P.A., Robert Ebo Hinson, R.E & Rugara, D. (2023). Policy and managerial implications for entrepreneurial practice in Africa. In: R. E. Hinson, D.N. Odame, K. K. Twum, P. Rambe, P. Igwe, & D. Rugara & (Eds.). The future of entrepreneurship in Africa: Cross-sectional perspectives post-Covid-19 (pp. 149-161). London: Taylor & Francis/CRC Press.
  • Rambe, P. & Maime, B. (2023). 4IR Technologies on venture creation and technology commercialisation: Insights and exemplars from an emerging economy context. In: R.E. Hinson, K. K. Twum, P. Igwe, D. Rugara & P. Rambe (Eds.). Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development in Africa: Some Multidisciplinary Perspectives (pp. 149-178). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave McMillan.
  • Adae, E.K. Rambe, P., Twum, K.K., Odame, D.A. & R.E. Hinson, R. (2023) Theoretical, Policy, and Managerial Implications for Entrepreneurial Practice in Africa. In: R.E. Hinson, D.A. Odame, E.K. Adae & K. Adom (Eds.) Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development in Africa: A Route to Sustained Economic Development (pp. 197-221). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave McMillan.
  • Maime, B. & Rambe P. (2023). Exploring potentialities and limits of internationalization of high-technology family-owned start-ups in Africa: A PESTEL Perspective. In: R.E. Hinson, K. K. Twum, P. Igwe, D. Rugara & P. Rambe (Eds.). The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa: Cross-Sectoral Perspectives Post-COVID-19 (pp. 69-83). London: Taylor & Francis/CRC Press.
  • Rambe, P. (2023). The flipped classroom effect on entrepreneurship education: Applying critical pedagogy in digital environments. In: C.G. Iwu & R. Shambare (Eds.). Delivering entrepreneurship education in Africa: New perspectives from across the continent. (pp. 1-31) UK: Emerald Publishing.
PRESENTED CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS
  • Masupa, E. & Rambe, P. (2021). The effects of selected Fourth Industrial Resolution (4IR) digital technology on SMME resilience. Fostering Innovation Advances in Applied Management (FinAAM Conference) 2021, Department of Applied Management, Durban University of Technology. December 2, 2021
  • Mantje, M and Rambe, P. (2021). The effects of Knowledge management on SMME competitiveness: An emerging economy context view. In. A. Garcia-Perez & L. Simkin (Eds), Proceedings of the 22nd European Conference on Knowledge Management (pp. 534- 544). Virtual conference supported by Coventry University, 2-3rd September 2021.
  • Saker, E and Rambe, P. (2021). Predicting entrepreneurial intentions of young adults: moderating role of entrepreneurial orientation and mediating role of perceived benefits of technology. Paper presented at the Virtual International Conference of Entrepreneurship Development (ICED) 2021, Central University of Technology, Free State, 8-10 September 2021.
  • Nhepera, N and Rambe, P. (2021). Stakeholder engagement, initiative-friendly culture, and business continuity: mediated moderated model. Paper presented n at the Virtual International Conference of Entrepreneurship Development (ICED) 2021, Central University of Technology, Free State, 8-10 September 2021.
  • Rambe, P., Mpiti, N. & Khaola, P. (2021). The influence of technology acquisition on performance of hair salons: the explanatory roles of motivation – and ability– enhancing HR practices. Paper presented at the Virtual International Conference of Entrepreneurship Development (ICED) 2021, Central University of Technology, Free State, 8-10 September 2021.
  • Tsabalira, M. & Rambe, P. (2020). Appropriating Smartphone Applications and Wearables Data for Knowledge Management and Effective Health Management. In A. Garcia-Perez & Lyndon Simkin (Eds) Proceedings of the 21st European Conference on Knowledge Management (pp. 1007-1012). Coventry University, UK on 2–4 December 2020, Academic Conferences International Limited.
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