Turning Overwhelm
into Progress
ABOUT
ANICHE SCHOLAR
Aniche Scholar is a private consulting service that supports Master’s and Doctoral research candidates in Business and Management programmes, globally. Led by Dr. Chenai Muhwati, a PhD-qualified professional with advanced degrees in Marketing and Supply Chain Management, and global research coaching experience, we help students balance research with career and personal responsibilities through clear guidance and constructive feedback.
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We offer detailed document reviews and one-on-one consultations that make the research process more focused and manageable, while upholding academic ethics and integrity. As such, our services are not designed to replace supervisors or take over decision-making in projects. Instead, we coach and mentor candidates to gain the knowledge, confidence and independence to strengthen their own work. From proposal to final submission, Aniche Scholar equips clients with the clarity to succeed.
Dr. Chenai Muhwati, PhD
Co-Founder & Director | Aniche Scholar
MEET DR. CHENAI MUHWATI
Co-Founder | Director
Academic Background
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Dr. Chenai Muhwati, a seasoned academic and research consultant, holds a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), one of Africa’s leading institutions for research and innovation. UKZN consistently ranks among the top universities in South Africa and is recognised globally for its research excellence. She completed her undergraduate and Honours studies in Marketing and Supply Chain Management, earning an impressive seven Certificates of Merit, one Dean’s Commendation, and 16 distinctions across a diverse range of Management modules in both degrees.
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Master's Studies and Achievements
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Dr. Muhwati completed her MCom degree in 2015, further establishing her academic expertise in Supply Chain Management. Her research, titled, 'The Potential Role for Social Media to Improve Agility in South African Fashion Industry Supply Chains', reflects her commitment to both theoretical and practical industry challenges. During her Master’s, she was selected as one of six students to represent UKZN at the AAE Summer School in Chemnitz, Germany, where she presented a working paper at the East Forum, which led to a publication in the Journal of Contemporary Management. She was also invited to join the Golden Key Honour Society and was one of fewer than 10 Master’s students selected to attend the prestigious Writing for Publication Workshop at UKZN, alongside faculty members. Throughout her MCom journey, Dr. Muhwati built strong networks with key fashion industry stakeholders and was a student member of SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management).
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During her Master’s studies, Dr. Muhwati discovered her passion for teaching research while working as a postgraduate research assistant. She received overwhelmingly positive feedback from students she assisted, many of whom encouraged her to pursue a career in academia. During this period, she was entrusted with supervising two Honours students and one Postgraduate Diploma student, all of whom successfully completed their research.
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Doctoral Studies
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Dr. Muhwati’s PhD research focused on closed-loop supply chain strategies for SMME fashion retailers in South Africa, tackling challenges posed by low quality, secondhand fast fashion product imports. As a practical solution to the issue, her study advocated for a shift towards remanufacturing, reusing, and recycling such imports to develop a more sustainable, economically viable, and environmentally responsible fashion industry in Africa. With the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 in mind, she developed a decision-support model to guide stakeholders in adopting closed-loop supply chains, facilitating a more practical solution to the problem.​​
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Diverse Educational Experience
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In addition to attending the summer school in Germany, Dr. Muhwati has studied in Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. This multinational academic exposure contributes to her sensitivity to diverse academic environments, cross-cultural research perspectives, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by students across different educational systems.
Academic Roles
With 12 years of experience in academia, Dr. Muhwati has held roles including lecturer, research supervisor, programme coordinator, moderator, study guide developer, and research coach. While completing her PhD, Dr. Muhwati lectured and supervised postgraduate students at another institution, where she consistently received outstanding feedback for research supervision. Students praised her patience, ability to keep them calm during moments of anxiety, her dedication to going above and beyond in providing support, and her structured guidance that boosted their research confidence. Her strong impact in research supervision and dedication to her academic roles led to her promotion to Programme Coordinator.
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Global Coaching and Mentorship
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During her time working in the research coaching and mentorship industry, Dr. Muhwati has worked with Master's and Doctoral research candidates in a variety of disciplines and from leading institutions such as Harvard (U.S.A), the University of Toronto (Canada), King Saud University (Saudi Arabia), London Business School (U.K), the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), Liverpool John Moores University (U.K), Gordon Institute of Business Science (South Africa), and Henley Business School (England). To date, her one-on-one coaching and mentorship has spanned over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and North America, giving her a diverse global perspective that now shapes her coaching approach at Aniche Scholar.​
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Aniche Scholar
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Currently, as Co-Founder and Director of Aniche Scholar, Dr. Muhwati applies her extensive expertise to research coaching and mentorship that services Master's and Doctoral research candidates in Business and Management programmes. Recognising the need for high-quality, ethical and accessible research consulting, she co-founded Aniche Scholar to support a broader audience of business professionals who seek to up-skill through their studies but may feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to approach the research process.
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Coaching Approach and Advocacy
As a mental health advocate, keen on highlighting the unique mental health challenges faced by research candidates, her methods are calm, collaborative, patient, and empathetic. She focuses on simplifying the research process, at a pace that is most effective and sustainable for the student, ensuring services are carefully tailored to each individual's needs.
Through Aniche Scholar, she continues to make a lasting impact on research candidates, worldwide, helping them gain the skills and confidence needed to successfully and independently complete their research and advance their careers, without compromising their wellbeing.
What Students and Professionals Have Said About Dr. Muhwati
Voices from a Decade of Research and Academic Support
For over a decade, in roles spanning teaching, supervision, and coaching, Dr. Muhwati has received praise for her mentorship and ability to simplify complex research concepts.
“Chenai, we have only worked together for 3 months, but your professionalism and focus will take you far. Thank you for your support and for always going the extra mile.”
South Africa
Empowerment
Our goal is to help build confidence, critical thinking, and academic skills that will serve our clients beyond their dissertation or thesis projects, supporting their long-term success in academia or industry.
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Accessibility
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Research can be overwhelming. As a result, our services focus on simplifying complex concepts and processes, helping our clients structure their ideas effectively. Using an adaptable and culturally aware approach, we aim to make the research process more approachable for research candidates in various countries and diverse academic systems.
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Client-Centred Support
Every client is unique, and so is their research journey. Each service is personalised, empathetic, and designed to meet each researcher’s individual needs, whether they are professionals, beginners, returning students, or advanced scholars.
Integrity and Ethics
We aim to uphold the highest ethical standards in private research support, ensuring all our services align with university guidelines. This means we do not offer any unethical services. Instead we offer guidance that empowers our clients to succeed through their own efforts.
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