• Certificate in Education (MTC).
• Certificate in Management of Training (IPMZ).
• Certificate in Computers (Gweru Polytechnic).
• B Ed Administration,Planning and Policy Studies (UZ).
• M Ed Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (UZ).
• MBA (Zimbabwe Open University).
• PhD Development Studies.

• Sustainable Rural Development
• Climate change

• Urban hegemony over rural communities in Zimbabwe
• Sustainable rural livelihoods in the context of climate change

• Matunhu, J. (2013). China’s Development: Lessons for Africa, The Dyke 7 (1) 136-149.
• Matunhu, J. (2012). Rural Banking for Development in Zimbabwe: a Conceptual Analysis, Nkumba Business Journal, (11) 1-12 see nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/dwn/nujournal2012.pdf.
• Matunhu, J. (2012). From Modernity to Dependency Theories Poverty Still Remains in Africa: Which way now? Knowledge Platform Journal,Mambo Press 1(1), 130-135.
• Matunhu, J., &Nengwenkhulu, R. (2012). Democracy and Rural Development in post-Apartheid South Africa, Journal of Development Studies,1 (2) 105-115.
• Matunhu, J. (2012). Indigenisation of Foreign-owned Companies: Challenges and Opportunities for Rural Development in Zimbabwe (2012), Southern Peace Review Journal, 2(1) 5-20.
• Matunhu, J. (2012). Revisiting how Knowledge Economy of the Centre Sustains Rural Poverty and Underdevelopment in Africa, The Dyke, 6 (2) 189-201.
• Matunhu, J. (2012). Focusing on Psycho-social Effects of the May 2008 Xenophobic attacks in South Africa, African Journal of Justice and Criminology. 6 (1&2) 95-108.
• Matunhu, J. (2012). Poverty and Corporate Social Responsibility in Africa: A critical assessment, ZOU Journal of Open and Distance Learning, 1(1) 84-94.
• Matunhu, J., Makura, AH, &Matunhu, V. (2011). Relevance of Ordinary ‘O’ and Advanced ‘A’ levels Agriculture syllabi in addressing food shortages in Chivi District of Zimbabwe, Fort Hare Papers 18 (3) 66-77.
• Ndhlovu, S. and Matunhu, J. (2011). Implementation of MIPA in HIV/AIDS Programmes in Matobo District of Zimbabwe, Journal of Science and Sustainable Development,1(4); 3-14.
• Matunhu, J. (2011). Global Interconnectedness (GIC): a curse or a blessing to Africa’s Development? Zimbabwe Political Science Review, 2 (1) 20-28.
• Chemhuru, C., Matunhu, J., Nyamande, S.W., Mahlathini, J., &Shumba A. (2011). Influences on Fertility Control and Early Parenthood in a Rural District in Zimbabwe, Journal of Psychology in Africa, 21 (4) 577.
• Matunhu, J. (2011). The impact of Fast Track Land Reform on Rural Poverty in Masvingo District in Zimbabwe, The Dyke 5 (1) 126-145.
• Matunhu, J. (2011). A critique of Modernization and Development Theories in Africa: A Critical Assessment.African Journal of History and Culture. 3(5)65–72.
• Matunhu, J. (2010). Every Dark Cloud has Silver Lining: Searching for Benefits of Zimbabwe’s Economic and Political recession: Journal of History and Development 1(2) 50-59.
• Munemo, D. & Matunhu, J. (2011). Tracing sources of regime change agenda in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Political Science Review, 1 (2) 26-38.
• Matunhu, J. (2010). Rural poverty: what is the nature of research and level of public involvement in research of Chivi District residents? Walter Sisulu Universitypp315-325.
• Matunhu, J, & Matunhu, V. (2008). Performance Management in Parastatals; the case of NRZ and ZUPCO (Zimbabwe). Africa Institute of South Africa- Africa Insight, 38 (1) 118-135.
• Matunhu, J. (2008). Rural poverty and land reforms in South Africa: Issues and Reform Dilemmas,African Journal of Development Studies, 1 (14) 159-194.
• Matunhu, J. (2008). Rural poverty trap: which way out for South Africa. Tamara Journal of Critical Organization Inquiry, 7 (7.1-2) 200-213.
• Matunhu, J. (2008). Theorizing Regional Economic Integration for Africa’s Development in the 21^st African Journal of Development Studies, 1 (15) 17-51.
• Matunhu, J. (2008). Revisiting rural poverty and social policy implementation in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. African Journal of Development Studies.
• Matunhu, J. (2008). Regional Economic Integration: the key to Africa’s Development in the 21^st OSSREA, 5 (2) 10-22.
• Matunhu, J. (2007). Decentralization of the Staffing of Schools in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Development Studies, 1 (12)128-150.
• Books
• Matunhu, J. (2012). Rural Development: putting Agriculture first in South Africa, Gweru: Love Book and Mambo Press.
• Matunhu, J. (2011). Rural Agriculture for Rural Development in South Africa, London: Lambert Academic Publishers.
• Matunhu, J. and Munemo, D. (2013) (e ds). Selected Issues in Development; Gweru: Booklove.

• Matunhu, J. (2012). Nexus between Teacher Education and Africa’s Development. In 56^thICET Year Book on Teacher Education, University Coast of Ghana: Association of African Universities (AAU).
• Matunhu, J. (2011). Africa’s Poverty Eclipse: Will the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) dissipate it? In Setting of New Social Science Research Agendas for Africa in the 21^st Century, Editors; Herman Musahara and Lilly Mafela. OSSREA.
• Matunhu, J. (2009). Poverty: a Challenge for Higher Education Curriculum. In: Curriculum Issues in Higher Education (2009): UNISA Press.

• Matunhu, J. (2011). Putting the last First. Author: R. Chambers. Year of Publication 1984. Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA).
• Matunhu, J. (2011). Zimbabwe’s Development Experiences since 1980: Challenges and Prospects for the future. OSSREA, (eds). Maphosa, F. Kujinga, K. and Chingarambe, S.D. Year of publication: 2007.  Fort Hare Papers – South Africa.
• Matunhu, J. (2010). Can the Poor Influence Policy? Participatory Poverty Assessments in the Developing World (2^nd edition) (ISBN – 08: 8213-5000-5). Author: Robb, CM. (2002), International Monetary Fund and The World Bank, Washington DC. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 12 (7) 255-257.
• Matunhu, J. (2009). Child Sexual Abuse: Issues and Challenges. Publishers: Nova Science Publishers, (editors) Megan, J. Smith (2008). Journal of Psychology in Africa.
• Matunhu, J. (2009). Challenges of Conflict, Democracy and Development in Africa. Electoral Institute of Southern Africa (EISA). (editors) KhabeleMatlosa, Jorgen Elklit and Bertha Chiroro (2007), Africa Institute of South Africa, 39(2) 114-118.

• Matunhu, J. Education for Women Entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe: a theoretical perspective. In Selected Development Issues in Zimbabwe. This is a book project run by MSU Department of Development Studies
• Matunhu, J.  Issues in Development: Drugs and Drug Abuse in Zimbabwe. In Drugs and Drug Abuse. This is a book project headed by Anita in the USA
• Matunhu, J. University Education for youth Entrepreneurship: a case of Midlands State University, Zimbabwe, Journal of Science and Sustainable Development, Uganda
• Matunhu, J. China’s Diplomacy in the new Scramble for Africa. Journal of Social Sciences.
• Matunhu, J. Production of Knowledge on Rural Poverty in Africa: Whose knowledge and for whom? Journal of Social Sciences.
• Matunhu, J. Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) in Funding University Education in Africa: A case of MSU in Zimbabwe, Association of African Universities (AAU) in conjunction with St. Mary’s University College.
• Matunhu, &Mago, S. Rural Banking for Rural Development in Zimbabwe, Studies of Tribes and Tribals.
• Matunhu, J. Rural banks for Rural Agricultural Productivity in Zimbabwe in the 21^st Journal of Agricultural Science.
• Matunhu, J. & Matunhu, V. A Review of the Implementation of Public Service Reforms by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, Journal of Social Sciences.
• Matunhu, J. & Matunhu, V. Implementation of Public Service Reforms by Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture 2012, Journal of Social Sciences.
• Matunhu, J. The Rural Poverty Reduction and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) nexus: a theoretical perspective. African Journal of Development Studies.
• Matunhu, J. & Matunhu, V. Revisiting the HIV/AIDS-development nexus in Chivi Rural District: the case of ward 15. Walter Sisulu University Research Directorate.

• Matunhu, J. (2011) Can Africa extricates itself from the bondage of the centre?  The Patriot News Paper, November 2011.
• Matunhu, J. (2011).Corporate Social Responsibility of Transnational Corporations in Africa, The Patriot News Paper, November 2011.
• Matunhu, J. (2010). Rural Development through Agriculture in Amathole District (ARD) in South Africa and Possible Lessons for Syria. “Paper presented at the First International Development Conference of Syria, organised by the Syria Trust for Development, Damascus 23‐24 January 2010” www.syriadexconf.org
• Matunhu, J. (2008). Human Element – the nerve centre for development: May 2008. Business Magazine, The Daily Dispatch Business Magazine, RSA.
• Matunhu, J. (2008). Let us talk ‘work place safety’: June 2008. Business Magazine, The Daily Dispatch Business Magazine, RSA.
• Matunhu, J. (2008). Dealing with work place safety challenges: July 2008. BusinessMagazine, The Daily Dispatch Business Magazine, RSA.
• Matunhu, J. (2007). It is not all about money honey! August 2007.Business Magazine, The Daily Dispatch Business Magazine, RSA.

• Development Issues: Drugs and drug abuse in Zimbabwe, This is a chapter in a book being edited by Anita Crumpton. The title of the book is, Pan-African Issues in drug and Drug Control: An international Perspective. For further information on progress in this regard, e-mail [email protected]
• Matunhu, V. and Matunhu, J.  (2013). Traditional Healers and Management of HIV/AIDS cases at a University in Zimbabwe, The Dyke
• Mago, S., Musasa, G. and Matunhu, J. The Impact of Globalisation on Business in Zimbabwe, Journal of Social sciences.
• Matunhu, J. Development Education for women entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe. Journal of Science and Sustainable Development. University of Uganda
• Matunhu, J. and Matunhu, V. Influence of Midlands State University Gender Programmes on Senga community in Zimbabwe, Journal of Science and Sustainable Development, University of Uganda.
• Matunhu, J. Education for Africa’s Development: Issues and Dilemmas, SASE.
• Matunhu, J. Should it be Democracy first and Development later or vice versa? Online Journal of Development Studies.

• PhD- University of South Africa (2012), Thesis title: ‘The Implementation of Gender Policy Programmes in Student Admissions in Zimbabwe State Universities.’
• Master’s in Education- University of Zimbabwe (2000), Curriculum and Arts
• Bachelor of Education- University of Zimbabwe (1995), Curriculum and Arts
• Certificate in Education (Sec) – University of Zimbabwe (1986), Mathematics

• Gender Issues in society
• Gender issues in the curriculum
• Curriculum Development issues
• Gender and Political instability

1. Chauraya,, E. (2006)  ‘An Assessment of the Efficacy of the Tripartite Student Teacher Mentoring Scheme in Zimbabwe’s Masvingo Province,’  Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research (ZJER). Vol 19, N0. 3: 398-408
2. Chauraya, E. (2010)  ‘Management of Household Budgets and Gender Violence Among Heterosexual Dual Worker Marriages in Masvingo and Gweru Urban, Zimbabwe’, Zimbabwe Social Science Review, Vol 1, No, 1: 27-41
3. Chauraya, E, (2010) ‘The Zimbabwe Domestic Violence Act (Chapter 5:16): An Elusive Agenda, Zimbabwe Social Science Review, Vol 1,No.2: 69-87.
4. Chauraya, E, (2010),’Culture, Gender and Patriarchy: The Tripartite Alliance of Power and Its Impact on the legal Provision of Black Women in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Political Science Review, Vol 1,No.2:  65-80.
5. Chauraya, E. (2011) ‘An Investigation into the Extent of Gender Responsiveness of the Student Accommodation Environment and Policy at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research (ZJER, Vol 23, No.2: 131-145.
6. Chauraya,E., Matope, N., & Maruzani, N. (2012) Voices of Conflict: Students’ & Lecturers’ Perceptions of the Utility of the Bridging Program at University, US-China Education Review: Vol 2, No 4: 452-461.
7. Maruzani, N., Matope,N., & Chauraya, E. (2012),’ Gender Equality from a Gender Budgeting Perspective’, International Journal of Asia Social Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 9: 1627-1640.
8. Chauraya, E. (2012) ‘The African View on  Gender and its Impact on Implemented Gender Policies and Programs in Africa’, Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, Vol 13, No, 3:p 252-261
9. Chauraya, E (2012) Images of Zimbabwe Women in the Millennium? A literary analysis of Commuter Omnibus Posters, Nawa Journal of Language and communication (NAWA) Volume 6, Number 2, Dec 2012. p 130-142
10. Chauraya, E.  2013. Gender mainstreaming in Zimbabwe State Universities: Turning Dreams into Reality, Unisa Latin American Report, Vol 29, Number 1, 2013. p39-50
11. Maphosa, C,;Zikhali,J,; Chauraya, E and D. Madzanire, 2013. Students’ Perceptions of the Utility of Pedagogical Approaches Used by Lecturers in Selected Faculties at a Zimbabwean University, Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 36, Number 2, 2013, p113-122
12. Matope, N,; Maruzani, N,; Chauraya, E, and Bondai, B. 2013, Lobola and gender based violence: Perceptions of married adults in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe, Journal of Education Research and Behavioural Sciences, Viol 2, Number 11, November 2013.p 192-200.
13. Efiritha Chauraya & Manyike Vivian Tintswalo. 2014. Gender Mainstreaming in Student Admissions in Zimbabwe State Universities: The Gap between Implementation and Ideal Practice. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences (MCSER), Vol 5 No. 8, pp 406-414.
14. Chauraya Efiritha, Madzanire Daniel, Maphosa Cosmas & Zikhali Joyce. 2014. How do lecturers teach? Students’ Assessment of Lecturers’ Attributes in a Selected University in Zimbabwe. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 5 No. 7 pp 307-316
15. Madzanire Daniel, Maphosa Cosmas, Zikhali Joyce & Chauraya Efiritha 2014. Interrogating Students’ Engagement in Academic Work in a Selected University in Zimbabwe. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 5. No. 16 pp 247-255
16. Matope , N; Maruzani N & Chauraya, E.  2014. Gender dynamics in the performance of Grade 7 certificate of Primary Education Examinations in Gweru Urban District, Zimbabwe. Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Vol 3 (4) pp 168-172.  
17. Chauraya E. (2013) ‘Gender Discrimination in Transnational Academic Mobility of Lecturers’ The Dyke, Volume 7(3) pp 85-101. 
18. Chauraya, E (2013). Appraising Gender Equity – Rethinking the African Landscape of Provebia, Journal of African Indigenous Languages and Literature, Volume 1. No. 1 pp 82-95.
19. Chauraya, Efiritha (2013) Early Childhood Development Literature: Symbolic Representation and Gender Significance, African Journal of Children’s Literature, Vol. 1 No 2, 2013, pp 19-31
20. Chauraya, Efiritha (2014) Access or inclusion? Conceptualisation and operationalisation of gender equality in Zimbabwe state universities, Perspectives in Education, 32 (4), pp5-20
21. Zikhali, Joyce, Chauraya Efiritha, Madzanire Daniel and Maphosa Cosmas, (2015) An Exploration of Factors Affecting Students’ Studies in one Selected University in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Education Science, 9 (2) pp 243-254.
22. Chauraya, Efiritha (2013) Theorizing Gender in Film:The case of Mwanasikana, Revisualising Africa: Journal of African Cinema, Vol 1, No 2, 2013 
23. Chauraya, Efiritha (2014) Perceptions about women academic leaders: a reflection of power in higher education, Madirativhange: African Journal of Language and Literature, vol 1, no. 1, 2014
24. Efiritha Chauraya & Annah Moyo (2019) Undergraduate Student Research Experiences: A Call for ICT- Aided Supervision, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol III, Issue V, pp 2454 – 6186.
25. Dzingirai Clemence & Efiritha Chauraya (2021) Knowledge and Perceptions of Accelerated Advancement among female teachers in Chivi District of Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe: A stumbling block to gender equality. Journal of Social Inclusion and Educational Advancement, 3 (6),
26. Chauraya Efiritha (2022) Interface between Gender and the Covid-19 induced work-from-home Policy: Evidence from a Zimbabwe University.  International Journal of Gender Studies in Developing Societies, Vol 4, No.4,328-338.
27. Muchabaiwa, Wonder & Chauraya Efiritha (2022) The gender blindness of education 5.0 framework: An obstruction to promotion opportunities for female academics in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Management in Education, 08920206221126640
28. Clemence Dzingirai & Efiritha Chauraya, (2022) Gendered constructions of school headship: The case of Chivi district in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. The Dyke, 16(1), 1-18.
29. Chauraya, Efiritha (2022). Fulfilling Obligations: A gender transformative framework for enhanced prevention of gender-based violence at a university in Zimbabwe. The Dyke, 16(2) Issue 4. https://thedyke.msu.ac.zw/index.php/thedyke/issue
30. Chauraya Efiritha (2023) Gender Politics and Zimbabwe Universities: Facets, Contexts and Consequences. Journal of International Women’s Studies. Vol 25, Issue 1, article 10. Available at https://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol 25/issue1/10
31. Efiritha Chauraya & Wonder Muchabaiwa. (2023). Consulting Teaching and Learning at a Zimbabwe University During Covid-19: Roadmap to Recovery and Beyond. Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education, 7(1), 74-85

Research Based Books:

• Chauraya, E. (2012), Utility of the Tripartite Student Teacher Mentoring Scheme in Zimbabwe: Hopes, Gaps and Challenges Expressed. Lambert Academic Publishing: ISBN -978-3-659-29185-9. (128 pages). 5 chapters
• Chauraya E. (2015), Gender in Higher Education, published by Africa Institute for Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Tolerance. ISBN -978-0-7974-611 9-2. 6 chapters. (Book currently in print.

• • ‘Breaking Boundaries’ in Brookes-Morris, S. (ed) Tales of Womanhood Volume 1, (2018) ISBN 13:9781717332905 ; 10:1717332900
  • How Civil Conflict and Gender Based –Violence affect women’s education in Africa in Izarali, M; Masakure, O & Shizha, E (eds) Security, Education and Development in Contemporary Africa, (2017), Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
   
  • ‘Understanding Gender’ (Chapter 1) in Introduction to Gender Studies: A Student Guide (2011). Booklove Publishers: Gweru,ISBN-978-0-7974-4753-0
   
  • ‘Redressing Gender Imbalances’ (Chapter 7) in Introduction to Gender Studies: A Student Guide (2011). Booklove Publishers: Gweru. ISBN-978-0-7974-4753-0

•  Chauraya, E. (2007), ‘ZIVA KODZERO DZAKO: Mhosva Dzapabonde’, Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society (CASAS): Cape Town. ISBN- 978-1-919932-71-2

1. January 2002, August 2002, October 2003, April 2004, October 2004 and December 2004. In my capacity as Dean of students of students at Bondolfi teachers’ college, I attended various workshops on issues of gender.
2. 26/09/2005- I participated in the crafting of the final draft of the Gender Training Manual in Education at the New Ambassador Hotel, Harare. I had been a member of the steering committee from Ministry of Education from the very start.
3. 9^{th December} 2005 –I attended a gender sensitization workshop at Fairmile Motel, Gweru. Here I presented a paper on Gender Based Violence and the Zimbabwean law.

5. 15 ^th July 2006- I presented a paper on Gender and the Classroom to the Catholic teaching nuns at Drifotein Mission, Midlands Province. The workshop was organized by the Roman Catholic Church-Gweru Diocese.
6. 1^{st &} 2^nd August 2006-Attended a Research workshop on Research and Publication skills. The workshop was organized by the Faculty of Education, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.
7. 27 to 30 ^th 2006-I attended a workshop organized by Musasa Project at the Riverside lodge Masvingo on Gender Based Violence-Training of trainers Workshop.
8. 14 ^th December 2006-Co assisted Mawere with Matsa in a gender sensitization presentation on Gender Responsiveness at the Zimbabwe Military Academy, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
9. 1^st December 2007-attended a workshop organized by the Women’s Coalition Group at the Fairmile Motel Gweru on 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.
10. March 2008-My prepared paper was accepted ahead of all the papers prepared for the Organization called Tonga Online on Gender issues in ICT Education.

12. March 31^st 2010 – Co-assisted in arranging and carrying out of a workshop on research in my capacity as deputy chairperson of the Faculty of Education research committee constituted in January 2010.
13. 6^th April 2010 – Attended a Faculty of Education workshop on ‘Standardization of Research Supervision and Marking’ at the Midlands State University.
14. 6^th April 2010 – Presented a paper on ‘Literature Review’ at the standardization workshop on research supervision and marking in the faculty of education at the Midlands State University.
15. 9^th April 2010- Attended a workshop on ‘Better Schools Better Teaching- Learning’ organized for the Catholic Heads and their Priests in Charge at Regina Mundi Secondary School in Gweru, Zimbabwe.
16. 9^th April 2010- Presented a paper on Gender and the School to Catholic Heads and their priests in charge at Regina Mundi Secondary School in Gweru, Zimbabwe.
17. 20^th May 2010 –Attended a mini workshop on how to conduct a viva for the Bachelor of Education research students who had submitted their final research projects.

20. 4^th April 2012- Attended a workshop on ‘Standardizing Supervision and Marking of Student Research Projects in SEMINAR ROOM 3. At this workshop I presented a paper on ‘Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations in Research’)
21. 25^th October 2012-Attended a workshop on ‘Supervision of Students’ Research Projects’ in the University Committee Room (MSU).
22. 26^th -28^th September 2012. Attended a Conference by African Network for Internationalisation of Education (ANIE) at the University of Pretoria, S.A. At this conference I presented a paper entitled ‘Gender Discrimination in Transnational Academic Mobility of Lecturers’ I was funded by the MSU Research Board.
23. 4^th October 2012- Attended a Conference by the Southern African Society for Education (SASE) at the Great Zimbabwe Hotel, Zimbabwe. At this Conference I presented a paper entitled’ Access or Inclusion? Conceptualization and Operationalisation of gender Equality in Zimbabwe State Universities.’ I was funded by the MSU Research Board.
24. 1 – 7^th July 2013- Participated in a writers’ workshop, as part of the AD HOC technical committee drafting the SADC Gender Module at Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa. Workshop was organized and funded by SADC Secretariat.

26. 26. 24 February – 7 March 2014-Trained as a Masters and PhD supervisor in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania under the Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA).
27. 8-9 August 2014- Attended a workshop on ‘Women and the Environment: Threats and Opportunities’ at Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa.

30. 22-23 August 2019 -. Attended a mini-conference on ‘Leadership Retreat for Woman’ at Michaelangelo Hotel, Sandton, South Africa
31. Co- presented a paper at the RAGA 2021 Conference -International Conference Centre, Lead City, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Title of paper: Knowledge and perception of Accelerated Advancement among teachers in Chivi District, Masvingo Province: A stumbling Block to gender equality.
32. 6 October 2022. Presented a paper titled ‘Fulfilling obligations: A gender transformative framework for enhanced prevention of gender-based violence at a university in Zimbabwe’ at a conference on ‘Combating GBV in Tertiary Institutions of Zimbabwe- Tackling the Root Causes through Policy Advocacy and Strategic Approaches’ held at Midlands State university (MSU), Zimbabwe, hosted by the MSU Gender Institute on 5 & 6 October 2022.
33. 8 March 2023. Webnar on ‘ Social Justice and Gender in Universities’ Hosted by Training Center Communication (TCC)- AFRICA & UNESCO

• Dean of the Faculty of Education from January 2017 to 7 April 2023
• Acting Dean of the Faculty of Education from December 2016 to March 2017
• Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Education from July 2012 to December 2016
• Chaired the University Assets Disposal Committee, the University Farms and Pricing Committee and the University Infrastructure and Facilities Maintenance Committee January 2017 to 7April 2023
• Chair the Donation and Awards Committee. This is a subcommittee of the University Committee on Academic Ceremonies
• Senate Representative in the University Budget Committee

• Dip Social Work (University of Zimbabwe)
• Bachelor of Social Work (University of Zimbabwe)
• Master of Social Work (University of Zimbabwe)
• Doctor of Philosophy Social Work (University of Witwatersrand)

• Child sexual abuse
• Child Protection
• International Social Work
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Social Protection

• Mupedziswa,R., Muridzo, N.G. & Simbine, S.L. (2025). School Social Work in Sub- Saharan: Africa: Issues, Challenges &  Prospects, Rheinfelden, IFSW
• Simbine, S.L., Muridzo, N.G. & Mupedziswa,R.(2025). Inclusive School Social Work in sub-Saharan Africa: A focus on Children with Disabilities. In Rodreck Mupedziswa, Noel Garikai Muridzo & Samuel Lisenga Simbine (eds) School Social Work in Sub- Saharan: Africa: Issues, Challenges & Prospects, Rheinfelden, IFSW. Pp 131 – 144.
• Sukulao, T., Kurevakwesu, W., Tshugulu, A.N., Matanga, A.A., & Muridzo, N.G. (2025). Perceived causes and consequences of food insecurity in rural Zimbabwe: Using a decolonised methodology. Journal of Social Development in Africa, 40(1), 27-61. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jsda.v40i1.3
• Kurevakwesu, W., T. Mabeza, T., Masungwa, D., Matanga, A. A., Chirangwanda, K., Mavuka, A., & Muridzo, N. G. (2025). Re-entry of Teenage Mothers into Zimbabwe’s Education System: Implications for Social Work and Policy. The International Journal of Community and Social Development. DOI: 10.1177/25166026241310030
• Gozho, C. S., Muridzo, N. G., & Muzingili, T. (2024). The Tale of Professional Parenting: Caregiver Experiences in Dealing with Delinquent Children in Zimbabwe’s Residential Care Centres. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 60(4), 849–869.  https://Doi.Org/10.15270/60-4-1401
• Muridzo, N.G, Hungwe, C & Chadambuka, P.(2024). Access to water, sanitation and hygiene facilities by women with disabilities in Zimbabwe’s Harare Metropolitan Province during COVID-19, Disability & Society, DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2024.2411527
• Muridzo N. G. (2024). Social work’s contribution to socio-economicdevelopment – why, how & who? African Journal of Social Work, 14(3), 133-139. Presentation delivered at Africa Day Indaba, 25 May 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v14i3.4.
• Muridzo , N.G.,   Simbine, S.L. &  Chigangaidze , R.K. (2024). Some religious, myths,       beliefs, and cultural dispositions as contributors to child sexual abuse in     Zimbabwe, Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, DOI: 10.1080/15426432.2024.2311412
• Mukurazhizha R., Muridzo N., Sunungurayi Charamba S. & Simbine S. (2023). The place   of indigenous knowledge in environmental social work in Zimbabwe. African            Journal of Social Work, 13(2), 110-117. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v13i2.7
• Tshuglu, A. N, Simbine S. L., Charamba, S., & Muridzo, N.G. (2023). The influence of           culture on child rights violations in Zimbabwe: A case study. Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 59 (3). DOI: 10.15270/59-3-1141
• Chigangaidze, R. K., Noel Garikai, M., & Samuel Lisenga, S. (2023). How deep is the cancerous cut of substance use disorders on human rights? The effects of substance use disorders from a human rights perspective: The thinking of Developmental Clinical Social Work. Social Work in Health Care, 62(6-7), 228-242. DOI:  10.1080/00981389.2023.2221706
• Muridzo, N., Chikadzi, V & Kaseke, E. (2018).Challenges faced by Professionals working in Child Sexual Abuse Multi sectorial forums: A Case of the Victim Friendly System Zimbabwe. Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 55 (4), 452- 468. doi.http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/54-4.672
• Muridzo, N., Chikadzi, V & Kaseke, E. (2018). Challenges faced by Child sexual abuse survivours with disabilities utilising available intervention strategies: A case of the Victim Friendly System in Zimbabwe. Journal of Human Rights & Social Work 3 (191–201) Available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s41134-018-0068-1

• Reserch Fellow, Department of Social Work and Community Development University of Johanesburg
• Vice President International Federation of Social Workers  ( 2016 -2020)
• Regional President, International Federation of Social Workers, Africa Region ( 2016 – 2024)
• Regional Vice President/ Member At Large,   International Federation of Social Workers, Africa Region ( 2014 – 2016 )
• President,  National Association of Social Workers Zimbabwe (2011 – 2015)

• M. Tech Computer Engineering (Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology (PIET), Parul University, Gujarat, India)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (MSU)
• MSc Information Systems Management (MSU)
•  BSc (Honours) Computer Science (MSU)
• Class 1 Journeyman Certificate (Aircraft Radio and Telecommunications)
•  Full Technological Certificate (Telecommunications) (City and Guilds of London Institute)
•  Quality Assurance Certificate (City and Guilds)
•  HND Marketing Management (HEXCO)
•  Intermediate Certificate in Marketing (IMM – SA)

• MSc Software Engineering (ZNDU)
• BSc (Honours) Telecommunications (MSU)
• Diploma in Defence and Security Studies (UZ)
• Diploma in Wireless Engineering (PLA UST)
• Certificate in Security Management (ZIM)
• Certificate in Project Planning and Management (Alvord Institute)

• Big Data and Data Analytics
• Communication Network Designs
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cryptography

• Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Development Studies (Development Economics)
• Master of Commerce in Economics Degree
• Master of Science in Agricultural Informatics and Data Analytics
• Master of Science in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (Pending)
• Post-graduate Diploma in Education (Main focus – Pedagogy) (Pending)
• Post-graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (Main focus – Andragogy)
• Strengthening Postgraduate Research Supervision (Rhodes University specialisation module for Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education)
• Bachelor of Science (Special Honours) Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation 2.1
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree in Economics 2.1

• UNDP Research Internship [Economics Department] [Trained by Economic Advisor, Ojijo Odhiambo & National Economist, Ethel Bangwayo]
• Cooperatives Law Summer School [Trained by Prof. Henry Hagen (PhD. University of Helsinki) & Prof. Sonja Novkovic (PhD. McGill University)], 2023. In-person @ J. Dobrila University, Pula, Croatia.
• International Training on Empowering Women for Development, 2019 [Trained by NIRD &PR]. In-person @ National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (NIRD & PR), India.
• Training with field exposure on activities done by India’s Self-Help Groups, 2019 [Trained by Bala Vikasa]. In-person @ Bala Vikasa, People Development Training Centre (PDTC), India.
• Strengthening Postgraduate Research Supervision [Trained by Rhodes University, South Africa]. In-person in SA.
• ICH GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE E6 (R2) Certificate (Passed by 100%), GLOBAL HEALTH TRAINING CENTRE.
• United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & Institute of New Economic Thinking (INET) Summers School on Globalization and Development Strategies. Hosted from Geneva, Switzerland.
• Co-operative Governance. Executive Professional Development Certificate. (In person in Washington D.C. USA) [Trained by St Mary’s University, Canada]
• Hand-To-Hand Combat [Trainer: Zimbabwe JKA Chief Instructor Phebion Mudzenda, 6th Dan]

• Social and Solidarity Economy
• Cooperative Law & Cooperative Entreprenurship
• Financial Inclusion & Entrepreneurship
• Development Economics/Finance
• Agriculture & Rural Development
• Research Methods & Econometrics
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Informatics & Analytics
• Theology

1. Colossus of Rhodes, Greece.
2. Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt.
3. Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Iraq.
4. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt.
5. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Turkey.
6. Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Greece.
7. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Turkey.
8. Great Wall of China, China.
9. Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
10. Roman Colosseum, Italy.
11. Taj Mahal, India.
12. Petra, Greece.
13. Grand Canyon, USA.
14. Harbor at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
15. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
16. Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
17. Library of Congress, USA.
18. Lincoln Memorial, USA.
19. White House, USA.
20. USA Capitol, USA.
21. Medina of Marrakech, Morocco.

• Msc Applied Agricultural Economics,
• Bsc Agricultural Economics,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education,
• Diploma in Agriculture

• Agricultural Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Food Security
• Advanced Microeconomics
• Agricultural Project Planning

• MSc Sustainable Livelihoods and Technologies,
• MBA(Financial Services),
• BSc Agricultural Economics,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education,

•  Agricultural Commodity Markets & Value Chain Analysis
• Agricultural Business Finance & Risk
• Rural Society,
• Sustainable Livelihoods & Technologies,
• Agricultural & Rural Entrepreneurship

• Mupaso N., Nyamutowa C., Masunda S., Chipunza N and Mugabe D. 2014. Characterisation of smallholder irrigation schemes in Chirumanzu district, Zimbabwe. Journal of Agricultural Science. 6 (2)
• Assessing the readiness of Zimbabwe in adopting a Agricultural commodities and Derivatives Market-A review paper, MSUJSAT 2014, Nyamutowa C, Mupaso N , Masunda S
• Perspectives on the effectiveness of NGO initiatives in urban agriculture in Zimbabwe Sami B, Nyamutowa C,, Gwazane M , International Journal of Scientific Research, ISSN-2277-8179, Volume 3, Feb 2014
• Nyamutowa C and Masunda S (2013) – Review of Credit risk Management Practices in Commerical Banks in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Economics and Research, Vol 4
• Murowa Diamonds -Monitoring and Evaluation for sustainable development projects, Masaka J,Nyamutowa C, Manjeru P, 2012 2013
• Feasibility of relocation for mining activities, Murowa Diamonds, Masaka J, Nyamutowa C, Manjeru P             2013
• Land valuation. Esssar (India): Land and Natural resources , and Land Laws Review paper Masaka             J,Nyamutowa C, Manjeru P

•  Master of Science (Agricultural and Applied Economics) – University of Zimbabwe
• Bsc (Agricultural Economics) – University of Zimbabwe
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education – Midlands State University

• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Change
• Gender and Vulnerability Analysis
• Farm Business Management
• Food Security & Rural Development
• Communal Management of Resources

• TatsvareiS., Mujeyi K., Mugari E.M., Maparara T. (2015)A Value Chain Analysis of Tabasco Chillies Grown by Smallholder Farmers in Nyanga District, Zimbabwe. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare ISSN 2224-3208
• Chivizhe J.B, Gwazane M, Maparara T., Mika H.P (2014) Agricultural Extension Worker Training Needs Survey. The Case of Irrigation Schemes in The Midlands Province Of Zimbabwe. Research journali’s Journal of Human Resource Vol. 2 ISSN 2347-825X

• Msc Applied Agricultural Economics,
• Bsc Agricultural Economics,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education,
• Diploma in Agriculture

• Agricultural Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Food Security
• Advanced Microeconomics
• Agricultural Project Planning

• Bachelor of Science Hons degree in Agronomy from Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
• MSc Plant Sciences, Specialisation Crop Science from Wageningen University, the Netherlands

• Plant physiology,
• Stress physiology,
• Plant nutrition and Plant – microbe interactions

• Effects of foliar fertilizers containing magnesium, copper and zinc on yield and quality of mature tea. Manenji BT, Chandiposha M, Mashingaidze A. (2015). Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences; 2 (3B) 256-261.
• Challenges and constraints to Agricultural mechanization in Zimbabwe: A Dealers’ and Manufacturers’ perspective. Sammie B, Chitata T, Manenji BT, Ndau B, Chivizhe JB. (2015). International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research. Vol 4.Issue 2
• Evaluating the effects of chemical ripening with Fluazifop-p-butyl on sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) yield and sugar content. Muhwiridza M, Manenji BT, Madanzi T, Mahohoma W. (2016). International Journal of Plant and Soil Science 9(6): 1-8.article number IJPSS.20596
• Effect of Paclobutrazol application time and variety on growth, yield and quality of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Mabvongwe O, Manenji BT, Gwazane M, Chandiposha M. (2016) Advances in Agriculture. Hindawi Publishing Corporation. Volume 2016. Article IOD 1585463
• Effects of Tianda 2116 plant growth regulator on growth and yield of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L). Manenji BT, Mushipe H, Chagonda I, Mabarani MT, Chandiposha M. (2016). American Journal of Plant Sciences  ID: 2602137.
• Evaluation of different botanicals for the control of coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix Berkely and Broome). Mudyiwa RM, Mwatsiya N, Manenji BT, Chidoko P, Mahoya C. (2017) International Journal of Plant and Soil Science. 14(6):1-8. Article no.IJPSS. 28252. ISSN: 2320-7035
• Antifungal effects of botanical leaf extracts of Lantana camara, Moringa oleifera and Tagetes minuta on Rhizopus stolonifer invitro. BT Manenji, RM Mudyiwa, J Midzi, A Tsodzo (2017). Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International. 11(2): 1-8. ISSN: 2394-1073

• Agronomy,
• Sustainable Agriculture,
• Soil fertility
• Plant nutrition

• Crop Protection (Weed Science, Allelopathy, Plant Pathology and Entomology).
• Natural Pesticides (use of bioherbicides and biopesticides).
• Climate change and agriculture.
• Intercropping systems in Weed Management.
• Growing media on nurseries

•  MSc Crop Science (Agronomy major), University of Zimbabwe, 2004
• BSc Agriculture (Crop Science), University of Zimbabwe, 2001

• Cropping Systems and Agronomy
• Agroecology
• Seed Systems
• Climate Change and Adaptation
• Agroforestry Systems and Carbon plus Nitrogen Management in Cropping Systems

• Madanzi T, McAllister G, Kozanayi W, Goss M, Gadzirayi C, Chikukwa T. 2020. Potential of Agroecological Systems for Reducing Vulnerabilities to Disaster Risks In: Manatsa D, Chatiza K.,  et al. Building resilience to natural disasters in populated African mountain ecosystems: The case of Tropical Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe. TSURO TRUST. pp 33-46
• Dube, E.D.N., Madanzi T., Kapenzi A. and Masvaya E.N. 2014. Root length density in  maize (Zea mays L.) intercropped with cowpeas (Vigna uguiculata L.) within the same basin or outside the basin in a semi-arid area of Zimbabwe. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2014, 5, 1499-1507.
• Madanzi T., Chiduza C., Richardson – Kageler S. J., and Muziri T. 2012. Effects of different plant populations on yield and yield components of different soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] varieties in a smallholder area of Zimbabwe. Journal of Agronomy 11 (1):9-16
• Murungu F.S.and  Madanzi T. 2010. Sowing date, cultivar and seed priming effects on emergence, growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in a low altitude area of ZimbabweAfrican Journal of Agricultural Research 5 (17): 2341-2349
• Madanzi T., Chiduza C. and Richardson – Kageler S. 2010. Effects of planting method and seed size on stand establishment of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill c.v. Solitaire]. Journal of Soil and Tillage 106: 171 – 176
• F. S. Murungu, E. Zuva, T. Madanzi, I. Matimati, Z. P. Dube.2005.  Seed Priming and Water Potential Effects on Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) Germination and Emergence. Journal of New Seeds Vol 7(3): 57 – 73

• Master of Arts Degree in Cultural Heritage Studies, (MSU)
• Master of Arts Degree in Development Studies (MSU)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (MSU)
• Bachelor of Social Science in Archaeology and Environmental and Geographical Science (UCT)

• Industrial heritage,
• Community participation in heritage management,
• Heritage presentation and interpretation,
• Land reform and sustainable livelihoods,

• BSc (Hons) Chemical Engineering (University of Oran)
• MSc Chemical Engineering (University of Oran)

• Fuel cells /hydrogen production and storage
• Petroleum
• Modelling and simulation of energy systems
• Fossil fuels

• “Optimisation by experiment plan of extraction parameters of lead and nickel by cloud point” by Mbonje, Ashton ;Mubari,Petros,Kasaira; Mohamed;  Oran in Optimization and Modeling.

• PhD in Psychology (University of Kent, UK), MSc Research Methods in Psychology (University of Kent, UK), BSc Honours Degree in Psychology, University of Zimbabwe.

• Intergroup Relations
• Dehumanization and Infrahumanisation of Social Groups and Individuals.
• Gender Issues and Sexism.
• Developmental Disabilities and Discrimination.
• Personality and counselling Psychology.
• Pedagogical  Issues.

• Chisango, T., Mafa, I.H. & Maunganidze, L. (2022). Investigating the Sexist Implications of Bride Price (Lobola) in Zimbabwe. Society. Doi: 10.1007/s12115-022-007443-7.
• Mafa, I., Simango, T., & Chisango, T. (2021). Under-reportage of “sex for marks” cases within public universities in Zimbabwe. Sexuality & Gender Policy, 1-15.Doi: 10.1002/sgp2.12038.
• Chisango, T. ,Muridzo, N.G., Mafa, I., & Khombo, S. (2021). An Extrapolation of the Stereotype Content Model to University Lecturers. Journal of Applied Social Science. doi.org/10.1177%2F19367244211026915
• Maseko, M.M., Maphosa, S., & Chisango, T. Psycho-educational predictors and patterns of substance use among in-school adolescents in Gweru-Urban, Zimbabwe, Journal of Gleanings from Aademics, 8(1),17-40.
• Chisango,T. & Mayekiso, T. (2014). Exploring a linguistic intergroup bias on communication of compound-word names and acronyms among political parties. Journal of Communication.
• Chisango, T. Mayekiso, T, & Manuela, T. (2014). The social nature of benevolent sexism and the anti-social nature of hostile sexism. International Journal of Psychology. DOI: 10.1002/ijop.12106.
• Chisango, T & Mayekiso, T. (2013). An investigation of the sexist application of the morality concept of Tsika in the Shona Culture of Zimbabwe. International Journal of Psychology. DOI:10.1080/00207594.2013.766745.
• Chisango, T. & Javangwe, G. (2012). Are people better at recognizing ambivalent sexism on the basis of the non-standard profiles than the standard ASI ones? Sex Roles. DOI 10.1007/s11199-012-0146-2
• Chisango, T. & Gwandure, C. (2011). Delegitimization of disliked political organizations through biased language and acronyming. Journal of Psychology in Africa.
• Chisango, T. (2011). Is denial of uniquely human emotions limited to people with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome? Journal of Social Science.
• Viki, T., Winchester, L., Titshall, L., Chisango, T., Pina, A., & Russell, R. (2006). Beyond secondary emotions: The infrahumanization of outgroups using human-related and animal-related words. Social Cognition, 24, 753–775. Doi: 10.1521/soco.2006.24.6.753.

• DPhil in Human Resource Management-Chinhoyi University of Technology (2023).
• Thesis Title: “Developing a predictive model for human capital analytics adoption in Zimbabwean State Universities”
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education-Midlands State University (2022)
• MSc Human Resource Management-Great Zimbabwe University
• BCom (Hons)Human Resource Management-Zimbabwe Open University
• H.N.D Human Resource Management-Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe(IPMZ)
• Cert Employment Law-Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe(IPMZ).

• Human Capital Analytics
• Labour Law
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Performance Management

1. Mukuze,K.,Chavunduka,D.,Manuere,F.,&Ndhlovu,P.(2023).An Integrative Review of HR Analytics Implementation. Management and Economics Research Journal, Volume 9, Issue 1, pp.1-7. https://doi.org/10.18639/MERJ.2023.9900076
2. Mukuze, K., Ndhlovu, P., Chirasha, V., Muzvondiwa, E., Matyokurehwa, M.P.,& Rusike, E.(2023). Managing Millennials in The Workplace: A Disgrace or charming? Management and Economics Research Journal, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp.1-10. https://doi.org/10.18639/MERJ.2023.9900080
3. Ndhlovu, P.,Mukuze, K., & Ndhlovu, P.(2023).Labour alternative dispute resolution modes in Zimbabwe.The Economic and Labour Relations Review,Volume 34, Issue 3, pp. 555-571. doi:10.1017/elr.2023.26
4. Rashid, E., Jingura, R.M., & Mukuze, K.(2023).Perceptions of employees on performance management in public higher education institutions in Zimbabwe. Journal of African Education, Volume 4, Issue 2, pp.247-276.https://doi.org/10.31920/2633-2930/2023/v4n2a12
5. Mukuze, K., Chavunduka, D., Manuere, F., & Ndhlovu, P.(2022).The Nexus Between Human Capital Analytics and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in Zimbabwean State Universities. International Journal of Social Science Research and Review,Volume 5, Issue 12, pp.141-156. https://doi.org/10. 47814/ijssrr.v5i12.664
6. Mukuze, K., Ndhlovu, P., Chirasha, V., Samanga, N., Darangwa, I.&  Kurehwa, C.M.(2023).The impact of marital status on work-life balance considering covid-19 pandemic at Midlands State University. Global Journal of Economics and Business,Volume 13, Issue 5, pp.437-448. https://doi.org/10.31559/GJEB2023.13.5.4

1. Mukuze, K.,Ndhlovu,P., Shayanewako,S. & Darangwa,I.(2022, November 28). An integrative review of challenges faced by children with disability and supernaturalism in the society [Paper presentation]. Midlands State University, Research Council of Zimbabwe and UNICEF 2022 (Re) imagining a better world post COVID-19 for children with Disabilities Conference, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
2. Mukuze, K.(2022, November 14-17).The dark-side of HR Analytics:A Systematic Integrative Review [Paper presentation]. University of Fort Hare, Research Week of Excellence-Advancing Innovative Research in the decade of renewal conference 2022, South Africa.
3. Mukuze, K. and Ndhlovu, P.(2023, September 14-15).An integrative examination of challenges and opportunities in adopting artificial intelligence in Zimbabwean higher education institutions[Paper presentation]. Great Zimbabwe University Strengthening Sustainable Economic Development through Entrepreneurship, Science, and Innovation International Conference 2023, Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
4. Mukuze,K.,Chavunduka,D.,& Manuere, F. (2023, February 12-17). Developing a predictive model for human capital analytics adoption in Zimbabwean state universities[Paper presentation]. Chinhoyi University of Technology Entrepreneurship, Industrialization and Business Development International Conference 2023, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.

• Masters In Social Work Development Track (Midlands State University)
• Hon BSc in Social Work from Midlands State University
• Cert. in English for Business Communication
• Cert. in OP

• Developmental Work
• Substance and Drug Abuse
• Community Development
• Poverty and livelihoods
• Gender based violence
• Health and Wellness
• Nutritional issues for longtivity

• Cert in Project Management (BUSE)
• Bachelor of Science in Social Work Degree (MSU)
• Master of Science in Social Work (MSU)

• Research methods in Social Work
• Community Social Work
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Management and Administration
• Social development

• MSc Hospitality and Tourism
• BCom Tourism and Hospitality Management
• HND in Culinary Arts
• Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education

• MSc Hospitality and Tourism
• BSc Hospitality and Tourism
• Diploma in Education
• ND in Hotel and Catering

• MCom Acc  (MSU)
• BAcc (UZ)

• IFRS Compliance and value relevance
• Corporate failure

• Mugozhi F and Ngirazi A, An assessment of the application and the corporate failure predictive value of Altman’s Z-score model in Zimbabwe , GSTF Journal on Business Review (GBR) Vol.4 No.4, October 2016
• Hlabiso G and Mugozhi F, Commercial Uses of Sweet Potatoes—a Missing Link to Community Development: A Case Study of Rural Zimbabwe, Eastern Africa Social Science Research Review, Volume 33, Number 2, June 2017, pp. 29-41
• Mabwe L and Mugozhi F, An Analysis into the Implementation of Presumptive Tax Legislation in Zimbabwe, The International Journal Of Business & Management, Vol 6, Issue 2, February, 2018
• Mugozhi F, Nyamwanza L, Sitsha L and Chivizhe M, The Effects of Exchange Rates Fluctuations on the Performance of a Manufacturing Concern in a Hyperinflationary Environment: A Case of Delta Beverages Zimbabwe, The International Journal Of Business & Management, Vol 8 Issue 8, August, 2020
• Hlabiso G and Mugozhi F, Customer Satisfaction and Commuter Transport Services a Quandary: A Case Study of Zimbabwe Commuter Omnibus Transport Services, Greener Journal of Business and Management Studies, 6 (2), pp. 057-065, July 2016.
• Mugozhi F and Hlabiso G, Determinants of Small to Medium Enterprises’ Success or Failure: An Ex-post Appraisal of Startup Business by Young Entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe, The International Journal Of Humanities & Social Studies, Vol 5 Issue 3 March, 2017
• Sitsha L; Mugozhi F; Nyamwanza L; Muhomba M.. The impact of trade credit in a market distorted by currency disruptions: A case of BOC Gases , The Dyke, vol. 14 No. 1 of 2020

• (Dipl.-Eng.) Architecture (Bauhaus University, Germany);
• MACZ. MIAZ. MNCAQS.

• Research and Innovation in Architecture

• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, Midlands State University 2016
• MSc Land Resource Assessment for Development Planning in Arid Areas, Midlands State University 2015
• BSc Land and Water Resources Management, Midlands Sate University 2009

1. 1. Tembo, C–An embodied Culture of optimism and struggle: The Tongai   Moyo example-JPAS Vol 6 No 5, 2013
   2. Tembo, C, and Mutasa, DE- In pursuit of endogeneity: An analysis of selected Post-independence Shona Poetry, SAFOS Vol. 27 No. 1, 2017
   3. Tembo, C and Gijimah, T-Autochthony in the midst of Afro-pessimism in Chirikure Chirikure’s poetry- African Journal of Language and Culture, Vol 1 no 2, 2013
   4.  Maganga, A and Tembo, C– Expounding Selected Shona Novelists’ Perspectives on Ritual Murder in Dyke Vol 9 (1) 2015
   5. Maganga, A, Tembo, C and Dewah, P– Singing the Second Chimurenga: An Afrocentric elucidation of Simon Chimbetu’s selected songs- South African Journal of Oral History vol 3 No1 2015
   6. Mpofu, P and Tembo, C-Militarising music and demilitarising the military: Making sense of Musoja in Zimdancehall music in Muziki Vol 12 no 1, 2015 https://doi.org/10.1080/18125980.2015.1031453 
   7. Muwati, I, Tembo, C and Mutasa, DE- Children’s songs and human factor development-SAJAL Vol 35 No1 2016 https://doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2016.1186897 
   8. Tembo, C, and Maganga, A-Propagating self-hatred and dis-membering Africans through song- Jibilika-Journal of Performing arts
   9. Tembo, C and Mutasa, D-Shona Proverbial lore, agency and optimism- South African Journal of Folklore Studies, Vol 22 (2) 2012
   10. Tembo.C  Maganga, A and Nenduwa, A- Musician as Culture Hero: Exploring Male-Female Relations in PaChihera and Simon Chimbetu’s Selected Songs – Commonwealth Youth and Development, Vol 13 No 2, 2015 https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC184651 
   11. Tembo, C, Muwati, I and Chigidi, W– Music, nation and politics: An analysis of Tongai Moyo’s music in the decade of crisis in Singing nation and Politics in the decade of crisis- 2000-2010, MSU Press, 2017.
   12. Typification of democracy in Ancient hona society: a paremiological perspective. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1080/14725843.2024.2395942 

• Chigidi, W and Tembo, C– Traditional oral literature and the socialisation of the Shona (Zimbabwe) girl child- African Journal of Language and Culture Vol 1 no 2 2013

1.  Viriri, A and Tembo, C– Language, Voice and Literature: expression of African spiritual experience in Zimbabwe’s Chimurenga war narratives- Imbizo vol 1(1) 2010 http://hdl.handle.net/11408/1085 
2. Muwati, I, Tembo C and Mutasa DE Woman with voice: An analysis of female agency in Dino Mudondo’s song, ‘Jatirofa’ and Josphat Somanje’s ‘Handibvume’, in South African Journal of African Languages Vol 38 Issue 2, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2018.1463713 
3. Breaking the chains: An afrocentric exploration of ageism in selected 

1. 1. Charles Tembo– Humanising and harmonising Africans through Poetry- The Chirikure Chirikure Example International Journal of Contemporary Research Vol 1 No 1 2014 http://hdl.handle.net/11408/1293 
   2. Tembo Charles & Mutasa. DE -Life-affirmation in Greater Mhondera’s ‘Usatye Kani Africa & Chirikure’s ‘Europe Vakomana’ in South African Journal of African Languages Vol 39 No 2 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2019.1618000 
   3. Allan Maganga & Charles Tembo Visualisation of female characters in Huturu Hwemavanga, Chakwesha and Nguva Yakaoma. 2022. African Identities. https://doi.org/10.1080/14725843.2022.2159787

• Explicating selected Shona novelists’ perspectives on business 

1. 1. Tembo, C, Maganga, A & Dewah, P- Utilising IKS or Crime against Humanity? A critical engagement with Discourses on Alick Macheso’s Use of Manhood to treat Nhova- South African Journal of Oral History Vol 7 No 1, 2019
   2. Tembo, C & Mutasa DE. Existential nihilism in Ignatius Mabasa’s Poetry: Implications for the Development of the Human Factor. Southern African Journal of Folklore Studies Vol 27 No.1. 2019 ://dx.doi.org/10.25159/1016-8427/5065 

• Tembo, C, Gijimah, T & Maganga, A-Honouring And Praising Mothers through song: analysing selected songs of Zimdancehall artist, Tocky Vibes. African Identities https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14725843.2024.2365655 

1. Tembo, C & Maganga, A. Guilty at Law: analysing Simon Chimbetu’s and Paul Matavire’s Memoirs Prison. 2023. Imbizo. https://doi.org/10.25159/2663- 6565/11219 
2. Gijimah, T & Tembo, C. The politics of colonial residential place names in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe: unmasking European hegemony. African Identities.2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/14725843.2023.2207768 
3. Tembo, C & Maganga, A & Nenduva, A- Forging strong and purposeful male-female relations: An African womanist study of Love in Kireni Zulu’s songs, Zveimba & Ndichakuvaraidza https://doi.org/10.25159/2663-6565/11190 
4. Tembo, C & Gijimah, A- An analysis of Pre-recorded audio adverts in Zimbabwe: a Dari perspective: South African Journal of African Languages Vol. 45 Issue 3 

1. Tembo, C, Gijimah, T and Maganga, A-The intersections of comedy and politics in Zimbabwe:analysing Baba Tencen’s ‘Borderphobia’ and Prosper Ngomashi’s ‘Pastor and his wives’in South African Theatre Journal. https://doi.org/10.1080/10137548.2022.2121748 
2. Maganga, A & Tembo, C Typification of democracy in ancient Shona society: a paremiological   perspective  in African Identities https://doi.org/10.1080/14725843.2024.2395942 

1. 1. Tembo, C, Muwati, I and Chabata, E– Politicians and political parties in the music of Chipanga- in Muwati, I, Charamba. T & Tembo. C- in Singing Nation and Politics: Music and the decade of crisis in Zimbabwe – 2000- 2010, Midlands State University Press (2018)
   2.  Tembo, C and Mpofu, P.– ‘More than just Nicknames’: Manifestations of Nommo in Honour and Celebration of the Lives of Heroes and Heroines in post-independence Zimbabwe in Mashiri, P. et al Zimbabwe Naming Practices, and Patterns. Harare: University of Zimbabwe Publications.

• Tembo, C, Muwati, I & Chigidi, W- Music, Nation, and Politics: A Critical Engagement with Tongai Moyo’s Music on the Crisis- in Singing Nation and Politics: Music and the decade of crisis in Zimbabwe – 2000- 2010, MSU Press (2018) 

• Maganga, AT. Tembo, C & Chikara, T.O. 2022.  Oliver Mtukudzi as a Cultural Activist: Exploring Africanity in Tuku Music. In Chitando, E. et al. ‘The Life and Music of Oliver Mtukudzi: Reconstruction and Identity. Oliver Mtukudzi: New York: Springer.

• Mpofu, P & Tembo, C. 2023. Rethinking the framing of women in the nation through self-naming and self-definition of female nationalists in Zimbabwe in Meyiwa, T & Cekiso, M Names fashioned by Gender: Stitched Perceptions. UNISA Press

1. Singing nation and Politics: Music and the Decade of Crisis in Zimbabwe 2018 with Itai Muwati and Tyanai Charamba, 2018, Midlands State University Press. 

• Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (African Languages) UNISA – 2017
• M.A. in Applied English Linguistics - 2012
• M.A. in African Languages & Literature, MSU- 2010
• B.A. Honours in African Languages & Culture, MSU – 2004

• Gijimah, T. and Matiza, V.M. 2018. Ambivalence in Hoseah Chipanga’s music: A Critical Analysis. In I. Muwati, T. Charamba and C. Tembo, Singing Nation and Politics: Music and the ‘decade of Crisis’ in Zimbabwe 2000-2010. Gweru: Midlands State University.

• Charamba, T and Gijimah, T. 2019. From a Minority Language to an Officially Recognised Language: Dynamics in the Marginalisation of Nambya in Zimbabwe’s Education System, in Language revitalisation: A matter of Survival for Marginalised communities and Culture. Harare: University of Zimbabwe Publications.  pp 49-60

• Tembo, C. and Gijimah, T. 2013.  Autochthony in the midst of Afropessimism in Madirativhange: Journal of African Indigenous Languages and Literature 1:2 pp1-13.

• Gijimah, T. and Sabao, C. 2016. Bi/multilingual voices and audiences? Code-switching in Zimbabwean popular drama, Studio 263, in International Journal of Linguistics, 8:5 pp 40-57.

1. 1. Matiza, V. M. and Gijimah, T. 2016.  The Mediation of Gospel Music in the Zimbabwean Crisis (2000-2010): A reconciliation measure. In Journal of African Security, Peace and Tolerance Studies, 1:1 pp59-72. 
   2. Gijimah, T. 2019. Code-switching as a means of struggling against the English hegemony at Midlands State University, in Journal for Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences 8:1pp 41-60.
   3. Gijimah, T. 2019. Challenges and Prospects in Teaching and Learning Previously Marginalised Languages in Zimbabwean Universities: The Case of Sotho at Midlands State University, in The Dyke, Vol 13:1 pp96-116. 

• Gijimah, T. and Mutasa, D.  2020. Interrogating the forces that condition media representation of traditional healers in selected Zimbabwean newspapers, in the South African Journal of African Languages, Vol 40:2. Pp208-217

•  Gijimah, T. 2020.   Misnaming Africa: Dehumanising Images of Africa in Twelve Years a Slave and The Good Lie, in Commonwealth Youth and Development. 18, 1 pp 1-22

•  Gijimah, T. and Sabao, C. 2022. Decolonising Christian based ‘Prophetship’. A Pragma-Dialectic Analysis of Re/presentations of Faith Healing and Faith Healers in Zimbabwean Newspapers, in Journal of African Languages and Literary Studies vol 3:1 pp 51-66

• Tembo, C., Maganga, A, T. and Gijimah, T. 2022. The intersections of Comedy and and Politics in Zimbabwe: Analysing Baba Tencen’s ‘Borderphobia’ and Prosper Ngomashi’s ‘Pastor and his Wives, South Africa Theatre Journal, DOI:10.1080/10137548.2022.2121748

• Gijimah T. 2022. (Re)naming patterns, initiation names and their significance among the Lemba people of Mberengwa, Zimbabwe. Nomina Africana, vlo 36:2 pp 115-126

• Gijimah, T, Tembo, C and Maganga A, T. 2023. The politics of colonial residential place names in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe: unmasking European hegemony, African Identities, https://www.tandfonline.com/action/showCitFormats?doi=10.1080/14725843.2023.2207768

• Tembo, C. Gijimah, T. and Maganga, A. T. 2024. Honouring and praising mothers through song: analysing selected songs of Zimdancehall artist, Tocky Vibes, African Identities, DOI: 10.1080/14725843.2024.2365655

• Gijimah, T. and Tembo, C. 2025. An analysis of pre-recorded street audio adverts in Zimbabwe: A dariro perspectives 44(X) pp 1-7

1. Jenjekwa, V. 2023. COVID-19, kovhidhi, dzihwamupengo: Language use, language change and pandemic perceptions among Shona-speakers in Gweru, Zimbabwe. The African Journal of Information and Communication, 31(2023): 1-17. Available on DOI: https://doi.org/10.23962/ajic.i31.13995
2. Jenjekwa, V.  2023. Remnants of colonial place-names in Gutu, Zimbabwe: Objectifying history or sustaining the frontiers of ‘othering’? The Dyke, 15(2021): 1-22. Available on 
3. Jenjekwa, V. 2022. Language visibility in the public space: the linguistic landscape of Masvingo, Zimbabwe. South African Journal of African Languages, 42(2): 103-112. Available on DOI: 10.1080/02572117.2022.2094085
4. Jenjekwa, V. 2021. Post-2000 revitalisation of Shona place names in Zimbabwe: recovering voices from the past. Nomina Africana: Journal of African Onomastics 35(1): 1-14. Available on https://doi.org/10.2989/NA.2021.35.1.1.1356 
5. Jenjekwa, V. & Barnes, L.2018. Changes in the linguistic landscape resulting from Zimbabwe’s post-2000 land reforms: Recasting the First and Second Chimurenga Narratives. Language Matters 49(3): 67-85. Available on https://doi.org/10.1080/10228195.2018.1539119.
6. Jenjekwa, V. & Lawrie Barnes, L. 2017: The transition from KwaMudzviti to the town of Mupandawana: A toponymic perspective. Nomina Africana 31(2): 127-139. Available on https://doi.org/10.2989/NA.2017.31.2.3.1314
7. Jenjekwa, V. 2016. Locating indigenous knowledge systems: discourse on corruption in Zimbabwe. Africology: The Journal of Pan African Studies. 9(1): 188-201 Available on http://www.jpanafrican.org/docs/vol9no1/9.1-12-Jenjekwa.pdf
8. Jenjekwa, V., Rutoro, E., and Runyowa, J. 2013. Inclusive Education and the primary school teacher education curriculum in Zimbabwe: The need for a paradigm shift. The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies 1(3): 21-28. Available on www.theijhss.com
9. Jenjekwa, V. 2013. Access and quality in education in resettlement schools: The case study of Zvivingwi Secondary school in Gutu district, Masvingo Province.  International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies 5(2): 15-21.
   1. http://www.academicjournals.org/ijeaps/PDF/Pdf2013/May/Jenjekwa.pdf

1. Jenjekwa, V. (Ed.). 2024. Zimbabwe’s History, Heritage and Culture: A Names Perspective. Gweru: MSU Press and Publications.
2. Jenjekwa, V. 2024. Introduction: What’s in a Name? In: V. Jenjekwa. 2024. Zimbabwe’s History, Heritage and Culture: A Names Perspective (pp1-14). Gweru: MSU Press and Publications.
3. Jenjekwa, V. 2023. Managing References in Academic Writing. Gweru: Dream Discovery Publishers.
4. Magwa, W., Jenjekwa, V. & Moyo, M. (Eds.). 2021.  Sociolinguistics and Multilingual Education in Zimbabwe. Gweru: MSU Press and Publications.
5. Jenjekwa, V. 2021. Introduction: In: W. Magwa, V. Jenjekwa & M. Moyo (Eds.). 2021. Sociolinguistics and Multilingual Education in Zimbabwe (pp. xi-xiii). Gweru: MSU Press and Publications.
6. Jenjekwa, V. 2021. Language Planning and Policy in Africa. In: W. Magwa, V. Jenjekwa & M. Moyo (Eds.). 2021. Sociolinguistics and Multilingual Education in Zimbabwe (pp. 22-41). Gweru: MSU Press and Publications.
7. Jenjekwa, V. 2021. Sociolinguistics: An Overview. In: W. Magwa, V. Jenjekwa & M. Moyo (Eds.). 2021. Sociolinguistics and Multilingual Education in Zimbabwe (pp. 1- 20). Gweru: MSU Press and Publications.
8. Jenjekwa, V. 2018. Published Abstract: Discourses of displacement and restoration: trends in Zimbabwe’s post-2000 land reform toponymy. Meeting Handbook LSA. 2018 America Names Society (ANS) Annual Conference Salt Lake City, Utah 4-7 January 2018. Available on https://www.linguisticsociety.org/sites/default/files/LSA%202018%20Annual%20Meeting%20Handbook.pdf

• An applied linguist whose research interests lies in the nexus between language and media,
• language change, minority languages, semiotics, discourse analysis, political discourse, media
• discourse, advertising discourse and communication.

1. Muchena, TC. (2024) Trials and tribulations of EAP Practitioners in Zimbabwe, In: Practitioner Agency and Identity in English for Academic Purposes, (eds.). Ding, A. and Monbec, L. Bloomsbury Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9781350263260.0016 pp108-121 pp.101-121
2. Nemaramba, D., Muchena, T.C., Nyika, R. (2024). Strategic Communication for Zimbabwean Public Universities Amidst Crises. In: The Palgrave Handbook of Language and Crisis Communication in Sub-Saharan Africa (eds) Jakaza, E., Mangeya, H., Mhute, I.  Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43059-6_26 pp. 469-487
3. Muchena T and Jakaza, E. (2022) Language Preservation, Evolution, and Loss: The Case of the Shona Language Spoken in Kenya, , Studies in the Languages of Africa, Language Matters, Taylor and Francis 53,(2) https://doi.org/10.1080/10228195.2022.2089718 pp.23-36
4. Muchena T. C. (2022) Sexually suggestive content in Advertising: A multimodal semiotic analysis of Mambo’s Chicken advertisements on Twitter In: Strategic Communications in Africa The Sub-Saharan Context (eds.). Mangeya, H. Mhute, I. Jakaza. E.  Routledge  pp. 91-105
5. Nyika R. and Muchena TC (2021) Primary school teachers’ views of the use of gender-neutral language to enhance gender equality in schools, The Dyke 15(2) pp122-134
6. Muchena, T. (2021).Of COVIC-19 and Zimbabwean Newspaper Cartoons. A Multimodal Approach. In: COVID-19 Ramifications in Zimbabwe, Africa and Beyond: An interdisciplinary perspective. (eds.) A.M. Rusero, N. Mashavira and M. Mawere Bamenda: Langaa RPCIG pp. 369-392

• BCom Economics (MSU)
• PDTE (MSU)
• MCom Economics (MSU)
• MSc Finance and Investment (NUST)

• Public Finance
• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Change
• Family Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Develoment Economics
• Industrial Economics

• S.H.E Committee Member
• Department Counselling Focal Person

Qualifications:

• Post-Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education 
• Master of Science – Local Governance Studies Degree
• Bachelor of Science – Local Governance Studies Honours Degree

Research Interests:

• Human Settlements and Governance
• Local Economic Development
• Rural and Urban Development
• Social Media and Citizen Participation

Publications:

Zevure, A., Mutema, E. P. and Masimba, J. (2025) ‘Rethinking ethics in politically sensitive research: the researchers’ fieldwork experience in Kwekwe District, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe’, Ethnography and Education, pp. 1–17. doi: 10.1080/17457823.2025.2567996.  

Mutema, E. P., Kanyane, M., Masimba, J., & Poshai, L. (2025). Consolidating and Modelling an Ethics Architecture for Zimbabwe’s Urban Councils: Issues for Consideration. Journal of Law, Society and Development, 24 pages. https://doi.org/10.25159/2520-9515/14943. 

Masimba, J. (2024). Assessing the Role of Local Authorities in Promoting Tourism in Zimbabwe. A Case of Victoria Falls City Council. Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.62049/jkncu.v4i2.121.

Rajah, N. and Masimba, J (2024). Analysis of Institutional Woodland and Water Resources Management: The Impact of Institutions and Institutional Structures for Woodland and Water Resources Management. The Case of Ward 1 Vungu Rural District. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, VIII(IV), pp.2334–2342. doi:https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.804237.

Masimba, J., Rajah, N., Mutema, E., Moyo, T., Mukunyadze, T., Chikerema, F. and Chakunda, V. (2024) “The Role of Social Media in Promoting Citizen Participation in Zimbabwe’s Urban Local Authorities”, Journal of Law and Social Sciences, 6(1), pp. 46-66. doi: https://doi.org/10.53974/unza.jlss.6.1.1203.

Masimba, J, Rajah, N and Mutema, EP (2022) Harnessing the growth of the informal sector to promote Local Economic Development in Gweru Urban. The Dyke 15(3):1-21.

Masimba, J. and Rajah, N. (2022). The Causes and Consequences of the Growth of Informal Settlements in Epworth Local Board Area. African Journal of Public Administration and Management, 19(2), pp.55–72.

Conferences attended:

Zimbabwe National Disability Expo (2025) Accelerating Disability Inclusion Now: A Collective Responsibility. 25–27 June 2025 at Victoria Falls’ Chinotimba Stadium.

Decolonising education for equity, peace, innovation, industrialisation and Sustainability in Africa. Presented a paper titled “A Review of Inclusive Education in Tertiary Institutions: A Case of Policies and Practices at Midlands State University”. (26-27 September 2023 at Midlands State University)

World Tourism Day September 2022 Symposium (Midlands State University) - The role local authorities play in promoting tourism—paper presented by Julianos Masimba. 

Research Grants Awarded:

Devolving governmental powers and responsibilities for enhancing the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 3 in rural local authorities in Zimbabwe. May to July 2025. 

A framework for building the adaptive capacity of rural women in responding to the impacts of climate change in the Midlands Province. July to August 2025.

Academic Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (PDTE) (MSU) (2025)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Public Management & Governance) (NWU) (2017)
• Master of Administration (MAdmin) (Public Administration) (UFH) (2013)
• Bachelor of Administration (Honours) in Public Administration (UFH) (2011)
• Bachelor of Administration (Human Resources Management) (UFH) (2010)

Research Interests:

• Public Administration
• Democracy and the Developmental State
• Welfare State, Social Security and Social Protection
• Public Policy
• Ethics and professionalisation of Public Management

Publications:

• Haurovi, M. 2018. Reviewing fiscally funded social security provision in the BRICS bloc: lessons for South Africa. Journal of Public Policy in Africa, 5(2):73-88.
• Haurovi, M. 2019. Enhancing the provision of fiscally funded social security in South Africa: Statutory and Regulatory Insights. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 5(2):697-712.
• Haurovi, M. 2019. A proposed socially inclusive management framework for sustainable social security in South Africa. Journal of Public Administration, 54(3):447-463.
• Haurovi, M. 2021. Social Protection and a Developmental State in South Africa. Journal of Public Administration and Development Alternatives, 6(1):13-27.
• Haurovi, M. & Chilunjika, A. 2023. Assessing the Prevalence of Unethical Behaviour in the South African Police Service. Insights into Regional Development, 5(4):36-48.
• Chilunjika, A. & Haurovi, M. 2024. Towards Ethical and Effective Policing in The South African Police Service's Crime Prevention Environment. African Renaissance, 21(2):105-128.
• Haurovi, M. & Chilunjika, A. 2024. Fourth Industrial Revolution and Social Innovation Dynamics in South Africa: A Review. Insights into Regional Development, 6(2):103-116.
• Haurovi, M. 2025. Decentralised Development Cooperation for sustanble urban development in South Africa: a review. African Journal of Development Studies, 15(1): 27-50.

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ORCiD: 0009-0006-2529-5521

  Qualifications: 

• Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology, Midlands State University
• MSc Crop production, Africa University, Zimbabwe
• BSc Crop Science, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

 Research Interests:

• Biological control options, agents, predators, parasitoids, and plant-insect pest interactions and biopesticides (botanical pesticides).
• Sustainable production systems

Community Engagement Activities:

• External examiner and curriculum reviewer for MSU-Agriculture affiliate colleges.
• Involved in providing horticultural production training and extension services to Mkoba orphanage.
• Provides farmer short course training in crop pest management.

Publications:

• Pahla Innocent, Jian Min Zhang, Robert Musundire, Zandile Doreen Moyo. Morphological and molecular characterisation of the parasitoid complex of Liriomyza leafminer (Diptera: Agromyzidae) species in the small-scale vegetable production sector of Zimbabwe. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. April, 2025. 10.1007/s42690-025-01489-5

• Sipiwe Gobiye, Innocent Pahla, Elizabeth Ngadze. Evaluating the Impact of Border Crops on Aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Infestation and Damage in Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata). Journal of Plant Sciences. Vol. 4, No. 6,2016, pp. 139-145. doi: 10.11648/j.jps.20160406.12 

• Pahla, I., Tagwira, F., Muziri, T. and Chitamba, J. 2013. Effects of pH, nitrogen and phosphorus on the establishment and growth of Moringa oleifera. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2014, 4(3): 211-216 DOI:10.5923/j.ijaf.20140403.11.

• Pahla, I., T. Tumbare, J. Chitamba and A. Kapenzi, 2014. Evaluation of Allium sativum and Allium cepa intercrops on the control of Brevicoryne brassicae (Homoptera: Aphididae) in Brassica napus. Int. J. Farm. Allied Sci., 3: 1069-1074

• Pahla, I.,Moyo, M.,  Muziri, T., and Muzemu, S. Evaluating the effectiveness of botanical sprays in controlling aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae) on rape (Brassica napus L).International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) Vol. 5, No. 1, p. 1-6, 2014.

• Pahla, I., Muziri, T., Chinyise, T., Muzemu, S. and Chitamba, J. 2013. Effects of soil type and different pre-sowing treatments on seed germination and seedling vigour of Acacia sieberana. International journal of plant research 04/2014; 4(2):51-55.
• Innocent Pahla1*, Tererai Tumbare1, James Chitamba2 and Arnold Kapenzi.2014 Evaluation of Allium sativum and Allium cepa intercrops on the control of Brevicoryne brassicae (Homoptera: Aphididae) in Brassica napus. IJFAS Journal-2014-3-10/1069-1074/ 31 October, 2014 ISSN 2322-4134 ©2014 IJFAS

• Innocent Pahla¹, Martin Moyo¹, Simbarashe Muzemu², Tavagwisa Muziri³. 2014. Evaluating the effectiveness of botanical sprays in controlling aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae) on rape (Brassica napus L.), International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, p.1-6,
• Pahla¹, I., Muziri¹, T., Muzemu¹, S. and Chiedza², C. 2013. Effect of different sucrose concentrations on the vase life of different protea cultivars (Protea leucadendron and leucospermum). International Journal of Biosciences. ISSN:2220-6655, Vol. 3,No. 9, p.208-213
• Innocent Pahla^1,*, Fanuel Tagwira², Simbarashe Muzemu¹ and James Chitamba³. 2013. Effects of Soil Type and Manure Level on the Establishment and Growth of Moringa International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2013, 3(6):226-230.

Qualifications:

• PhD Chemistry (University of the Witwatersrand), RSA
• MBA (National University of Science and Technology), ZIM
• BSc Hons Chemistry (University of University), ZIM

Research Interests:  

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry 
• Drug design and development 
• Medicinal chemistry 
• Biocatalysts  
• Synthesis, hydrogenation and production of biofuels 
• Transition Metal cross-coupled transformations
• Agrochemical and Value-Added Chemicals Research
• Water Treatment

  Publications:

• Changunda, C. R. K.; Basson, A. E.; van Vuuren, S. F.; Rousseau, A. L. and Bode, M. L. “Palladium-catalysed cross-coupling as a key step in the synthesis of pyridyl-benzamides, –benzylamines and –sulfonamides,” Tetrahedron, 2017, 73, 137–147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tet.2016.11.071 
• Charles R. K. Changunda, BC Venkatesh, William K. Mokone, Amanda L. Rousseau, Dean Brady, Manuel Fernandes and Moira L. Bode “Efficient one-pot synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and unexpected synthesis of novel tetracyclic derivatives by nucleophilic aromatic substitution,” RSC Adv. 2020, 10, 8104–8114. DOI.10.1039/c9ra10447j 
• Charles R. K. Changunda, Amanda L. Rousseau, Adriaan E. Basson, and Moira L. Bode “Synthesis of novel pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives as potential inhibitors of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase using palladium-catalysed C-N cross-coupling and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions,” Arkivoc 2020, iii, 152-170. https://doi.org/10.24820/ark.5550190.p011.282
• Maya Mellisa Makatini, Mufaro Mugari, Eric Morifi, Thapelo Mbhele, Charles Changunda, Mohamed Aqiel Dalvie, Nonhlanhla Khumalo, "Refinement and Validation of QuECHERS and SLE methods for the analysis of organophosphates and pyrethroids metabolites in urine and hair samples using a novel 2-Dimensional GCxGC-TOF-MS," J. of  Chromatograph B, 2025, Manuscript No: CHROMB-D-25-01035

Academic Qualifications

1.Ph.D in Environmental Science (Remote Sensing),  University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

2.Master of Science in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (Urban Planning and Management), University of Twente, The  Netherlands

3.Masters in Environmental Policy and Planning, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

4. Bachelor of Honours in Geography, University of Zimbabwe,  Zimbabwe

Professional Certificates

1. Certificate in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT),  University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
2. 3rd Institute of Space Sciences (IEEC-CSIC)and 1st IEEE Geoscience and Remote  Sensing Society (GRSS) Instrumentation and Future Technologies Remote  Sensing (IFT-R3S) Certificate, 1-5 July  2019 , Universitá Politecnica de Catalunya   and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona,   Spain 
3. Certificate in Remote Sensing Applications in South Africa with Focus on Land Degradation, July, 2022, (University of Jena, Germany).
4. The use of Earth Observation data and geospatial technology to support decision-making in local municipality areas, 11-13 March 2024, South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

Research Interests

• Urban development, planning and management;
• Spatial interaction modelling, gravity models, transport geography and network analysis;
• Geographic information science;
• Earth Observation and remote sensing of urban green spaces;
• Nature based solutions;
• Spatial statistics, landscape ecology and vegetation fragmentation mapping and analysing in urban landscapes;
• Thermal urban remote sensing;
• Land surface temperature trends in cities;
• Urban climate and urban heat islands mitigation;
• Climate change and spatial epidemiology
• Mapping and modelling urban growth pattrns, land cover  and land use change using earth observation data  and geographical information systems;
• Spatial regression modelling, morphological spatial pattern analysis;
• Smart cities, Sustainable cities and Communities;
• Non-motorized transport systems, Urban Transportation System;
• Occupational hazards and accident prevention at workplace;
• Occupational health and safety

Publications

(a) Books

1. Pedzisai Kowe, Cletah Shoko and Steven Jerie., eds. (2023). Advances in GIS and remote sensing the landscape pattern of land cover on urban climate and urban ecology. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA. doi: 10.3389/978-2-8325-3949-1

(b) Peer Reviewed Research Articles

1. Kowe Pedzisai, Pedzisai Ezra, Gumindoga Webster, Rwasoka Tendayi Donald,(2014), An analysis of changes in the urban landscape composition and configuration in the Sancaktepe District of Istanbul Metropolitan City, Turkey using landscape metrics and satellite data, Geocarto International, DOI: 10.1080/10106049.2014.905638
2. Ezra Pedzisai, Pedzisai Kowe, Caxton H. Matarira, Anyway Katanha and Ronald Rutsvara (2014), Enhancing Food Security and Economic Welfare Through Urban Agriculture in Zimbabwe, Journal of Food security, 2 (2014), 79-86.
3. Pedzisai Kowe, Onisimo Mutanga, John Odindi  and Timothy Dube (2022), Impacts of eco-environmental quality, spatial configuration, and landscape connectivity of urban vegetation patterns on seasonal land surface temperature in Harare metropolitan city, Zimbabwe, African Geographical Review, DOI: 10.1080/19376812.2022.2117215.
4. Pedzisai Kowe, Onisimo Mutanga, John Odindi and Timothy Dube, 2019, Exploring the spatial patterns of vegetation fragmentation using local spatial autocorrelation indices, Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, DOI: 10.1117/1.JRS.13.024523.
5. Pedzisai Kowe, Onisimo Mutanga, John Odindi and Timothy Dube, 2019, A quantitative framework for analysing long term spatial clustering and vegetation fragmentation in an urban landscape using multi-temporal Landsat data, International Journal of Applied Earth Observations and Geoinformation, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2020.102057.
6. Pedzisai Kowe, Onisimo Mutanga, John Odindi and Timothy Dube., 2021. Effect of landscape pattern and spatial configuration of vegetation patches on urban warming and cooling in Harare metropolitan city, Zimbabwe. GIScience & Remote Sensing, 58(2), pp.261-280.
7. Pedzisai Kowe, Onisimo Mutanga and Timothy Dube, 2021. Advancements in the remote sensing of landscape pattern of urban green spaces and vegetation fragmentation. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 42(10), pp.3797-3832.
8. Pedzisai Kowe, Timothy Dube, Terence Darlington Mushore, Amos Ncube, Tatenda Nyenda, Godfrey Mutowo,Tsikai Solomon Chinembiri, Mamadou Traore and Gokhan Kizilirmak, 2022, Impacts of the spatial configuration patterns of built-up and urban vegetation on land surface temperature using the spectral and local spatial autocorrelation indices, Remote Sensing Letters,13(12), http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2150704X.2022.2142073
9. Tatenda Musungwa and Pedzisai Kowe, 2022, Effects of occupational health and safety management systems implementation in accident prevention at a Harare beverage company, Cogent Engineering,9(1), 2124638, DOI: 10.1080/23311916.2022.2124638
10. Upenyu Naume Mupfiga, Onisimo Mutanga, Timothy Dube, Pedzisai Kowe, Spatial clustering of forest fire intensity using MODIS satellite data, Atmosphere MDPI,13(12), https://DOI.org/10.3390/atmos13121972
11. Pedzisai Kowe, Elijah Ncube, Webster Gumindoga, Chikumbutso Liwonde, Donald Tendayi Rwasoka, Auther Maviza, James Magidi, Eric Tshitende, Moises de Jesus, (2023), Spatial-temporal variability analysis of water quality based on remote sensing data and methods: A Case study of Lake Manyame, Scientific African, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01877
12. Tatenda Nyenda, Tenderano Musungwa, Tafadzwa Terrence Piyo, Pedzisai Kowe, Justice Muvengwi, Ed FT Witkowski, (2023), Edaphic and topographic gradients have differential influence on woody species assemblages on serpentine and non-serpentine soils in an African Savanna, Plant and  Soil, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06228-8
13. Pedzisai Kowe, Cletah Shoko and  Steven Jerie (2023), Editorial: Advances in GIS and remote sensing the landscape pattern of land cover on urban climate and urban ecology. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 11:1308710. https://doi: org/10.3389/fevo.2023.1308710
14. Amato Chireshe, Pedzisai Kowe, Tapiwa Shabani, Tatenda Musasa,Takunda Shabani, Samuel, B. Moyo, Assessment of ergonomic risks among refuse collectors in municipalities of Harare District, Zimbabwe, Safety in Extreme Environments, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42797-023-00085-5
15. Gumindoga, Webster, Chikumbutso Liwonde, Donald Tendayi Rwasoka, Pedzisai Kowe, Auther Maviza, James Magidi, Lloyd Chikwiramakomo, Moises de Jesus Paulo Mavaringana, and Eric Tshitende., 2024. Urban flash floods modeling in Mzuzu City, Malawi based on Sentinel and MODIS data. Frontiers in Climate, 6, p.1284437.
16. Gumbo, Elvis Batsirai, Mark Makomborero Matsa, Pedzisai Kowe, Tapiwa Shabani, and Takunda Shabani., 2024. Towards developing a framework to manage mining-induced land degradation in rural areas of Zimbabwe: a review. GeoJournal, 89(4), p.151.
17. Elvis Batsirai Gumbo, Mark Makomborero Matsa, Pedzisai Kowe, Takunda Shabani and Tapiwa Shabani, Developing an intergrated framework to manage deforestation associated with tobacco farming in Zimbabwe: A systematic review, 2025, Biodiversity and Conservation, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-025-03017-w
    
18. Pedzisai Kowe, Robson Spencer Nyamuziwa, Amato Chireshe, Leon Poshai, Steven Jerie, Mark Makomborero Matsa, Shadreck Matindike, Tapiwa Shabani, Takunda Shabani, John Hove, An examination of the occurance of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDS) and symptoms among small scale construction workers in Windhoek, Namibia,   Social Sciences & Humanities Open 12 (2025): 101651
19. Pedzisai Kowe, James Magidi, Rapport Sango, Julius Musyoka Ndambuki, An evaluation of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Geographic Information Systems in landfill site selection for a small municipal town (237755533), Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Under revision
20. Pedzisai Kowe and Cletah Shoko,Spatiotemporal variability of urban land surface temperatures associated with land cover changes in city of Gweru, Zimbabwe, Discover Applied Sciences (Manuscript ID: 5d325a18-a801-4021-956c-ff9f5ba9449b), Under revision
21. Pedzisai Kowe, A remote sensing aided approach in examining and quantifying the spatial-temporal variations of water quality parameters in Palawani dam in Matebeleland South in Zimbabwe, Frontiers In Water (ID 1664828), Under revision
22. Webster Gumindoga, Ntando Nondo, Donald Tendayi Rwasoka, Pedzisai Kowe, James Magidi, Aurther Maviza, Lloyd Chikwiarmakomo, Modelling soil erosion hotspots in Manyame Catchment of Zimbabwe, Hydrological Sciences Journal (HSJ-2023-0607), Under review
23. Pedzisai Kowe, Steven Jerie, Tapiwa Shabani, Amato CHIRESHE,  Takunda Shabani and Lydia Valet, The effectiveness of iso 9001:2015 quality management system implementation to company’s operations. A case study of Kadoma Paper Mills, Kadoma, Quality & Quantity, (QUQU-D-24-00133), Under review
24. Tsikai Solomon Chinembiri, Onisimo Mutanga,  Pedzisai Kowe, Advancing Forest Carbon Stock Prediction: Bayesian Hierarchical Geostatistics and Machine Learning with Multispectral Remote Sensing, Forest Ecosystems (FECOS-D-25-00638), Under revision
25. Pedzisai Kowe and Cletah Shoko, A spatial autocorrelation approach in examining the impacts of spatial-temporal dynamics of seasonal land surface temperature and land cover changes on the urban climate of the metropolitan city of Bulawayo, Journal of Spatial Sciences, Under revision
26. Pedzisai Kowe and Cletah Shoko, Thermal variations and ecological evaluation based on land surface temperature and impacts of urban land cover types in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Discover Geoscience (a0c77fa8-2887-4d94-8044-8c2ba2a8e70e), Under revision
27. Godfrey Tambudzayi Musabayana and Pedzisai Kowe (2025), Pushing back the effects of climate change in Southern Africa through Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) strategies: A case study of Zviviri Village (Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe), Climate Dynamics (CLDY-D-25-00602), Under Review
28. Tsikai Solomon Chinembiri, Onisimo Mutanga and Pedzisai Kowe, Equity-Oriented Spatial-Temporal Modelling of Environmental and Socie-economic Risk Factors for Major Non-Communicable Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa, Annals of Epidemiology (AEPD-25-00970), Under review
29. Tsikai Solomon Chinembiri, Onisimo Mutanga, Timothy Dube and Pedzisai Kowe (2025), Bayesian Spatial-Temporal Modelling of Relative Mortality Risk in East Africa: The Role of Climate, Air Pollution, and Urbanization, Scientific African (SCIAF-D-25-02786), Under Review
30. Tsikai Solomon Chinembiri, Onisimo Mutanga, Pedzisai Kowe, Justen Manasa (2025), Spatial Inequalities and Detection Bias in Non-Communicable Disease Risks: A Bayesian Hierarchical Study of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Region, Spatial and Spatio-temporal Epidemiology (SSTE-D-25-00186), Under Review
31. Tsikai Solomon Chinembiri,  Onisimo Mutanga, Pedzisai Kowe and Justen Manasa, Climate Variability, Urban Transitions, and the Spatial Dynamics of Non-Communicable Diseases in West Africa: A Bayesian Spatio-Temporal Assessment (2000–2019), Environment International (ENVINT-D-25-0585), Under review
32. Tsikai Solomon Chinembiri, Onisimo Mutanga, Pedzisai Kowe, Justen Manasa (2025), Urban and Climate Transitions as Drivers of Non-Communicable Disease Burden in West Africa: A Regional Spatio-Temporal Analysis (2000–2019)", BMC Public Health (4aad80d4-3dec-4a41-a6c8-2f4c06548312), Under review

Qualifications:

Doctor of Philosophy in Film and Theatre: University of Zimbabwe 2025                                                                      Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education: Midlands State University 2024                                                            Master of Philosophy in Film: University of Zimbabwe 2016                                                                                            Bachelor of Arts Honors in Theatre Arts: University of Zimbabwe

Research Interests:

• African Theatre, Film and Television Identities and Performance Trends
• Environmental activism, decolonising environmental activism
• The Intersection of Cultural Productions, Media, and Politics
• Advertising, Copywriting, Graphic Design and Branding

Publications:

• PhD Chemistry (Midlands State University), ZIM
• MSc Materials Chemistry (Midlands State University), ZIM
•  BSc Hons Chemical Technology (Midlands State University), ZIM
•  PDTE (Midlands State University), ZIM

• Drug discovery and development
• Cheminformatics
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Guyo, Upenyu, Chigondo, Fidelis, Nyoni, Stephen, Muchanyereyi, Netai, Zinyama, Ngceboyakwethu P., Kusena, Winmore and Nyoni, Dubekile. (2024). Green chemistry: current status and challenges in Zimbabwe. Physical Sciences Reviews. 9(10): 3305-3322.
• Zinyama NP, Guyo U, Mugumbate G. (2023). Identification of binding sites in nicastrin and binding modes of its inhibitors. F1000Research, 12(150).
• Chundu P, Dube E, Zinyama NP, Moyo M, Shumba M. (2021). Poly-phthalocyanine doped graphene oxide nanosheet conjugates for electrocatalytic oxidation of drug residues. Frontiers in Chemistry, 9:633547.
• Chaduka M, Guyo U, Zinyama NP. (2021). Effect of aluminium triflate on Cd (II) recovery by peanut hull-g-methyl methacrylate: optimisation and modelling using a response surface methodology. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 101(9).
• Chaduka M, Guyo U, Zinyama NP, Tshuma P, Matsinha LC. (2020). Modeling and optimization of Pb (II) adsorption by a novel peanut hull-g-methyl methacrylate biopolymer using response surface methodology (RSM). Analytical Letters, 53(8).
• Ngwenya S, Guyo U, Zinyama NP, Chigondo F, Nyamunda B, Muchanyereyi N. (2019). Optimization of Cd (II) adsorption from wastewater using magnetic hybrid sorbents. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 9(4),3996-4005.
• Kalumpha M, Guyo U, Zinyama NP, Vakira FM, Nyamunda BC. (2019). Adsorptive potential of Zea Mays tassel activated carbon towards removal of metformin hydrochloride from pharmaceutical effluent. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 22,2020, 148-156.
• Moyo M, Guyo U, Mawenyiyo, Zinyama NP, Nyamunda B. (2015). Marula seed husk (Sclerocarya birrea) biomass as a low cost biosorbent for removal of Pb (II) and Cu(II) from aqueous solution. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 27, 126-132.
• Guyo U, Zinyama NP, Sebata E. (2013). Utilization of low-cost adipose tissue waste as a source of stearic acid for use in rubber activation. Engineering Science and Technology: An International Journal, 3(1), 2250-3498

1. Workshops

1. Bridging Data Science and AI/ML Tools in Infectious Disease Research SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl, South Africa. 27–30 Sept 2022
2. Computational Chemistry Training Workshop Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing. 18–22 July 2016

• Zimbabwe Chemical Society (ZCS)

Qualifications:    

• Doctor of Philosophy (Public Administration), University of Botswana(UB) 
• Master of Philosophy-Public Administration (UB) 
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, MSU       
• Master of Business Administration Degree (Midlands State University) 
• BSc Geography and Environmental Studies Degree (ZOU) 
• Diploma in Forestry – Zimbabwe College of Forestry(ZCF) 
• Certificate in Rural Development- Domboshava National Training Centre, Zimbabwe 
• Professional  Training  Programme for TAs, MSU

Research Interests                            

• Local Governance,
• E-Government,
• Public administration,
• Environmental Management,
• Local Government Administration,
• Land Reform, Human Settlements and Governance,
• Service Delivery,
• Rural and Urban Development,
• Project Management,
• Human Rights and Governance,
• Inclusive Service Delivery,
• Strategic Planning.  

 Conference Presentations and workshops:

• Governance For Development In Africa: The Key To Service Delivery by Naome Rajah And Dr Dorothy Mpabanga, A Paper Presented As Part Of The Proceedings Of The CESPAM Conference Held At The University of Botswana 9-10 June 2015.
• E-Government For Better Government In Developing Countries:- Opportunities And Challenges, by Naome Rajah And Dr Dorothy Mpabanga, A Paper Presented As Part Of The Proceedings Of The CESPAM Conference Held At The University of Botswana 9-10 June 2015.
• Rajah N. Professional Training Programme on Human Rights and Local Governance in the Context of the SDGs PTP 3-Phase 1, organized by the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sweden in cooperation with the Centre for Applied Legal Research, Harare, Zimbabwe 02-06 March 2020.  

Publications:  

Matimati, P. and Rajah, N (2015) The Use Of E-Governance By Local Authorities to Improve Service Delivery: The Case Of Chitungwiza Municipality. Journal of Global Research in Computer Science, Volume 6(12).

Rajah, N. (2016) E-Government In Zimbabwe: An Overview Of Progress Made and Challenges Ahead. Journal of Global Research in Computer Science,  6(12), ISSN-2229-371X 

Rajah. N and Lekorwe. M (2017) E-Government Development in Africa: the case of the Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa and Botswana-lessons for Zimbabwe, International Journal of Trend in Research and Development, volume 4 (5) 2017.

Rajah, N. Rajah, D. Jerie, S. (2012) Challenges in Implementing an Integrated Environmental Management Approach in Zimbabwe- published in the October 2012 Edition as research paper in the Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences (JETEMS), Vol 3(4). 

Rajah. N and Mabika. H (2018) Urbanising Rural Zimbabwe: Growth Points37 on, Opportunities and Challenges: Case of Zhombe in the Midlands Province, Journal of Trendsin Research and Development, Volume 5/ issue-1 February 2018. 

Rajah. N and Mpabanga .D (2018) E-Government for better Government in Developing Countries, African Journal of Public Adminstration and Management, Volume 15 No. 2 (2018).

Rajah, N. and Masimba, J (2024) Analysis of Institutional Woodland and Water Resources Management: The Impact of Institutions and Institutional Structures for Woodland and Water Resources Management. The Case of Ward 1 Vungu Rural District. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, VIII(IV), pp.2334–2342. doi:https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.804237.

Masimba, J., Rajah, N., Mutema, E., Moyo, T., Mukunyadze, T., Chikerema, F. and Chakunda, V. (2024) The Role of Social Media in Promoting Citizen Participation in Zimbabwe’s Urban Local Authorities”, Journal of Law and Social Sciences, 6(1), pp. 46-66. doi: https://doi.org/10.53974/unza.jlss.6.1.1203.

Masimba, J, Rajah, N and Mutema, EP (2022) Harnessing the growth of the informal sector to promote Local Economic Development in Gweru Urban. The Dyke 15(3):1-21.

Masimba, J. and Rajah, N. (2022). The Causes and Consequences of the Growth of Informal Settlements in Epworth Local Board Area. African Journal of Public Administration and Management, 19(2), pp.55–72.

 Community Service 

•       Student Employment Committee-University Service,
•       Social Welfare work-Community/Church

Qualifications:

• PhD in Information Systems, University of South Africa
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, Midlands State University
• MSc Management Information Systems, Midlands State University
• BSc Information Systems, Midlands State University

Research Interests:

• eHealth
• Computer Security
• Big Data Analytics
• Cloud Computing

Publications:

• Musungwini .S, Mugoniwa B., Furusa S.S. &Rebanowako T.G (2016).An analysis of the use of cloud computing among university lecturers: a case study in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 53-70
• Furusa, S.S. and Coleman, A., 2018. A strategic framework for effective utilisation of ehealth tools by medical doctors in zimbabwe's public hospitals. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 9(8), pp.284-288.
• Furusa, S.S. and Coleman, A., 2018. Factors influencing e-health implementation by medical doctors in public hospitals in Zimbabwe. South African Journal of Information Management, 20(1), pp.1-9.
• Musungwini, S., Mahlangu, G.,Mugoniwa, B., &Furusa, S. S., (2016). Framework for Threat Modelling for a Power Utility: Case of Zimbabwe Power Utility Company. International Journal of Computer Science and Business Informatics, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 8-23.
• Mahlangu, G.,Mugoniwa, B., Furusa, S. S.,& Musafare C.(2016). Implementation of e-Government Services using Java Technologies: A Methodological Guide in Improving an e-Police Management System in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Computer Science and Business Informatics, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 32-43.
• Sibanda M., Mapenduka W., &Furusa S.S. (2016). Assessment Of The Availability And Utilization Of Icts For Teaching And Learning In Secondary Schools – Case Of A High School In Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Vol 5, No 5, pp. 282-288
• Furusa, S.S., Mahlangu, G., Mugoniwa, B., Giyane, M. and Rebanowako, T.G., 2016. A conceptual Model for Highway Speed Monitoring and Enforcement in Zimbabwe. Journal of Systems Integration, 7(4), pp.19-24.
• Gilbert, M., Furusa, S.S., Musafare, C. and Beauty, M., Evaluating the Adoption of Deductive Database Technology in Augmenting Criminal Intelligence in Zimbabwe: Case of Zimbabwe Republic Police.
• Tsokota, T., Mahlangu, G., Rebanowako, T.G. and Furusa, S.S., 2017. Can the social construction of technology be used to explain the perception of social media in Zimbabwe?: Paper presented at 11th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium-16-17 February 2017.

Research Interests:

• Cultural Studies and Political Communication,
• Memory Studies,
• Digital and Electronic Broadcasting
• Media Education & Andragogy Training Approaches 
• Indigenous Languages in Journalism

  Qualification

• Diploma in Edu (Marymount teachers’college);
• Bsc Geography and environmental Studies (ZOU);
• Post Graduate Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management (MSU);
• Msc in Safety, Health and Environmental Management (MSU);
• PhD Environmental management (UNISA).

  Research interests

• Waste management
• Occupational safety and health
• Environmental issues.
• Sustainability

  Publications.

1. Chireshe Amato, Shabani Tapiwa and Shabani Takunda (2023).Safety and health risks associated with illegal municipal solid waste disposal in urban Zimbabwe. “A case of Masvingo”. Safety in Extreme Environments.
2. Chireshe Amato, Kowe Pedzisai, Musasa Tatenda,Shabhani Tapiwa, Shabani Takunda and Moyo Samuel. B (2023). Assessment of ergonomic risks among refuse collectors in municipalities of Harare District, Zimbabwe.Safety in Extreme Environments.
3. Beauty Dzawanda, Mark Makomborero Matsa and Amato Chireshe (2024). Do Children Matter in the Quest for Sustainable Development Goals Attainment?Children's Vulnerability and Water Scarcity in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Community Well-Being.
4. Chireshe Amato, Steven Jerie, Timothy Vurayayi Mutekwa, Tapiwa Shabani, Takunda Shabani and Muyambo Tafadzwa (2024). Impacts of solid waste management strategies in urban high density suburbs: A case of Amaveni suburb, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe. Discover Environment.
5. Steven Jerie, Tapiwa Shabhani, Takunda Shabani and Amato Chireshe (2024). The potential role of safety, health environmental quality (SHEQ) management systems in sustainable landfill management in Zimbabwe-a review. Discover Sustinability.
6. Steven Jerie, Amato Chireshe, Tapiwa Shabani and Takunda Shabani (2024). Residents' willingness to pay for  solid waste management  services: a case of Glenview suburb, Harare, Zimbawe. Smart Construction and Sustainable Cities.
7. Steven Jerie, Amato Chireshe, Tapiwa Shabani, Takunda Shabani, Pure Maswoswere, Olivia C Mudyazhezha, Chengetai Mashiringwane and Lloyd Mangwandi (2024). Environmental impacts of plastic waste management practices in urban suburbs areas of Zimbabwe. Discover Sustainability.
8. Steven Jerie, Timothy Vurayayi Mutekwa, Tapiwa Shabani, Takunda Shabani and Amato Chireshe (2025). Understanding occupational health challenges in managing hospital solid waste in Zimbabwe: a critical review. Discover Public Health.
9. Tatenda Musasa, Amato Chireshe, Steven Jerie, Thelma Machisi, Tapiwa Shabani and Takunda Shabani (2025). Residents' perceptions towards illegal houshold solid waste disposal: A case of Chegutu, Zimbabwe. Smart Construction and Sustainable Cities.
10. Pedzisai Kowe, Robson Spancer Nyamuziwa, Amato Chireshe, Leon Poshai, Steven Jerie, Mark Makomborero Matsa, Shadreck Matindike, Takunda Shabani, Tapiwa Shabani and John Hove (2025). An examination of the occurance of work-related masculoskeletal disorders (WMSDS) and symptoms among small scale construction workers in WINDHOEK, Namibia. Social Sciences and Humanities Open.

Qualifications

• Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resource Management Degree
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Human Resource Management 
• Diploma in Psychology 
• Certificate in HR Metrics and Analytics 
• Certificate in Industrial Organizational Psychology 
• Certificate in Payroll Administration 
• Certificate in Leadership Training 

Research interests:

• Behavioral Science
• Digital HR Transformation 
• Industrial Relations & Labor Dynamics 
• Gender & the world of work 

Publications

• Chirasha, V., & Gauya, C. (2018). Human Resource Standing Committees Functions, Effectiveness and Challenges in a Parastatal. A case of Zimbabwe National Water Authority Board (ZINWA). Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal-Vol.5,No.3
• Ncube. F, Donga. T & Gauya. C (2017). Performance Contracts and Service Delivery in Rural Local Authorities: A Myth or a Reality, The International Journal of Business Management. Vol 5, Issue 2: p 60-66

Qualifications:, Dip Ed (UZ), BECE(MSU), MECDP(MSU)

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Music Technology (MSU)
• BSc Hons. Music & Musicology (MSU),
• Post Graduate Diploma In Tertiary Education (MSU)
• T2 Diploma in Telecommunications & Electronics Engineering.(City & Guilds).

Research Interests

• Music recording,
• Mixing and Mastering,
• Live sound reinforcement,
• Microphone techniques,
• Sound acoustics,
• Studio designs.

Publications:

1.  Mutavati, A., & Muranda, R. (2023). A survey on the uptake of software and hardware resources for music production in Zimbabwean contemporary music. African Musicology Online, 12(2), 56-64.

2. Muranda, R.,2024. Chimbudzi, W., Mutavati, A., Moyo K.F. De-neocolonizing African music: Espousal of home-grown production techniques for indigenous music in the digitized age Zimbabwe In DeneocolonizingAfrica: Harnessing the Digital Frontier” U. S. Akpan (Ed) (p.433-447) Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66304-8_24

3. Muranda, R., Mutavati, A., Moyo K.F & Moyo, A. 2024. Digital Technology In Breaking Information Barriers Plus The Preservation Of Musical Arts In Zimbabwe In Indigenous African Communication and Media Systems in a Digitized Age. U.S. Akpan and E.M. Mutua (Eds) Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland (December 2024). 

4. Moyo, K. F., Mutavati, A. & Muranda, R. (2025). Exploring Midlands’ Gweru-brood Music Artists and Music Producers’ pursuits of career success in Harare. African Musicology Online,14(2), 59- 68. https://doi.org/10.58721/amo.v14i2.1139

Music Albums:

• True Vine: Tenzi huyai

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education - PDTE (Midlands State University, 2023). 
• PhD in Public Administration (University of the Western Cape, 2022).
• Certificate in Copy-Editing (University of Cape Town, 2020).
• Diploma in Human Resources Management (IPMZ, 2017).
• Master of Public Administration Degree (University of Zimbabwe, 2017). 
• Certificate in Data analysis using SPSS (SPSS Zimbabwe, 2017).
• Certificate in Practical Project Planning and Management (University of Zimbabwe, 2016).
• International Computer Driving Certificate (TelOne Center for Learning, 2015).
• Bachelor of Administration Degree (University of Zimbabwe, 2013).

Research Interests:

• Public Policy Analysis
• Digital Governance 
• Public Administration 

Publications:

[A] - Journal Articles

1. Poshai, L., & Intauno, K. (2025). Building blocks for smart cities adoption and associated implementation drawbacks in sub-Saharan Africa. International Journal of Urban Sciences, 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1080/12265934.2025.2452497
2. Mutema, E. P., Kanyane, M., Masimba, J., & Poshai, L. (2025). Consolidating and Modelling an Ethics Architecture for Zimbabwe’s Urban Councils: Issues for Consideration. Journal of Law, Society and Development, 1–24 https://doi.org/10.25159/2520-9515/14943
3. Kowe, P., Nyamuziwa, S., Chireshe, A., Poshai, L., Jerie, S., Matsa, M.M., Shabani, T., & Hove, J. (2025). An Examination of the Occurrence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) and Symptoms Among Small-Scale Construction Workers in Windhoek, Namibia. Social Sciences & Humanities Open. 12, 2025, 101651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101651
4. Intauno, K., Chilunjika, A., & Poshai, L. (2024). Electronic procurement adoption in Zimbabwe's public sector: examining the benefits, shortcomings and the critical success factors. International Journal of Procurement Management, 20(3), pp. 331–349. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPM.2024.138963
5. Poshai, L., & Intauno, K. (2024). Evaluating the efficacy of social capital in facilitating sustainable municipal waste management: Reflections from Harare, Zimbabwe. Journal of Education, Management and Development Studies, 4(1), pp.80–93. https://doi.org/10.52631/jemds.v4i1.22
6. Tsverukayi, B.H. & Poshai, L., (2024). Commodification of Zimbabwe’s higher education amid funding decline: Impact on universal access. Transformation in Higher Education, 9(0), pp. a399 https://doi.org/10.4102/the.v9i0.399 
7. Poshai, L. & Vyas-Doorgapersad, S. (2023). Digital Justice Delivery in Zimbabwe: Integrated Electronic Case Management System Adoption. South African Journal of Information Management, 25(1), pp.a1695.  https://doi.org/10.4102/sajim.v25i1.1695
8. Poshai, L., Chilunjika, A., & Intauno, K. (2023). Examining the Institutional and Legislative Frameworks for Enforcing Cybersecurity in Zimbabwe. International Cybersecurity Law Review, 4(2), pp.431–449. https://doi.org/10.1365/s43439-023-00093-y
9. Choto, T.B. & Poshai, L. (2023). The Politics and Public Administration nexus in the practice of Football Administration in Zimbabwe. Administrative Theory & Praxis, 45(4), pp.1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/10841806.2023.2282924
10. Chigora, P., Poshai, L., & Mcilo, A. (2022). Challenges with online teaching and learning under COVID-19 lockdown in selected Zimbabwean universities. Journal of Public Administration and Development Alternatives, 7(2), pp.36–49. https://doi.org/10.55190/RDHC9092

[B] - Book Chapters 

1. Poshai, L. & Intauno, K. (2024). Streamlining public sector human resource recruitment and selection processes through digitalisation: Prospects and challenges for African bureaucracies. In E. Shava & N. Ndebele (Eds.). Digital Transformation in Public Sector Human Resource Management. Chapter ­ 1, (pp.1–20). IGI Global. 
2. Tsverukayi, B.H., & Poshai, L. (2024). Navigating Digital Transformation in Higher and Tertiary Education post the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons from selected State Universities in Zimbabwe. In Kayyali, M. (Ed.). Building Resilience in Higher Education: Globalization, Digital Skills, and Student Wellness, Chapter 19, (pp.354–375). IGI Global. 
3. Poshai, L. & Marawako, J. (2023). ‘Evaluating the efficacy of digital platforms for cyberspace election campaigning in Zimbabwe: Implications for the 2023 plebiscite’. In S. Muqayi (Ed.), The Route Towards the 2023 Harmonised Elections in Zimbabwe, Chapter 2, (pp.11–38). Harare: University of Zimbabwe Publications. 
4. Mcilo, A., Poshai, L., & Chigora, P. (2023). ‘The impact of Covid-19 on social security provision within the SADC’s social security frameworks: reflections from Zimbabwe and South Africa’. In MR Phooko, LT Chigowe, H ‘Nyane (Eds.), The Development and Application of SADC Community Law in Member States, Chapter 7, (pp.149–174) Cape Town: Juta. 

[C] - Conference Presentations 

• Presented a paper titled 'Voter Apathy and the Retreating Boundaries of Democracy in Zimbabwe', at the Centre for Research on Democracy Workshop, hosted by Stellenbosch University from 28 March to 31 March 2023.
• Presented a paper titled 'Evaluating Member States' Compliance to Instruments Guiding Education Provision in the SADC Region during the Covid-19 Pandemic' at the SADC Community Law Seminar co-hosted by the University of Johannesburg and the National University of Lesotho on 29 April 2022
• Presented a paper titled ‘Urban Housing Policy Dynamics in the Global South’ at the YEBO International Conference co-hosted by the University of the Western Cape and Cape Peninsula University of Technology on 12 March 2020. 

 [D] - Service in University Committees 

• Research Board Representative (Faculty of Social Sciences) 
• Research Ethics Alternate Representative (Faculty of Social Sciences) 

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hsiIxBMAAAAJ&hl=en

Qualifications

•  MSc FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION – MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY(2014 MAY)
• BSc FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION – MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY(NOV 2009)
• POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TERTIARY EDUCATION (NOV 2015)

Research Areas

• Food Safety
• Food product development
• Community Nutrition and Assessment

  Publications:

1. Lisberth Gonah, Ruth Nyoka, Laston Gonah, Batsirai Murapa,Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of dairy farmers on antibiotic use and their effects to health in Gweru district, Zimbabwe,Food and Humanity,Volume 3,2024,100384,ISSN 2949-8244, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2024.100384.
2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2023.10.009
3. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4128-4_14
4. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4764-1_21
5. https://doi.org/10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i3.283
6. doi.org/10.47363/JFTNS/2024(6)161
7. https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4682036

Qualifications 

• Phd in geography (Midlands State University, 
• Master of Science in Safety Health and Environmental management (MSHE)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Safety Health and Environmental management (MSU)
• Bachelour of Science With Education (BSC.Ed) (Bindura University college, UZ)
• Diploma in Science Education (Hillside Trs. College, UZ).

  Research interests

• Environmental health and safety
• Climate change
• Disaster management
• Built environment (urban geography)
• Waste Management
• Agroecology and Agribussiness.

  Publications

1. Kusena, W. Marambanyika, T. Maswoswere, P. (2014) Overcoming environmental challenges in the cement manufacturing sector throughcleaner production. A case of Sino Company, Zimbabwe
2. Sibanda N. Matsa M. M. Maswoswere P. (2020). Rural Communities’ Understanding of Flood Disaster Risk: A Case Study of Tsholotsho District, Zimbabwe
3. Maswoswere, P. Matsa, M. M. Sibanda, N. (2023) Town Planning and Development for Disaster Prevention: Insights from Gokwe Town, Zimbabwe.

Academic Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education – Midlands State University 
• Ph.D Sociology – University of KwaZulu-Natal
• MA Sociology – University of Limpopo
• BA Honours Psychology – University of Limpopo
• BA Honours Sociology – University of Limpopo
• BA (Sociology, Political Science) - University of Limpopo

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Migration
• Climate governance 
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Sustainable Livelihoods and Food Security 

PUBLICATIONS

Selected Refereed Journal Articles 

• 2023. Rethinking the nexus of food insecurity, Climate Change and Migration in the Developing World: A case of Sub-Saharan Africa. Research in Business & Social Science, 12 (1), 249-253.
• 2022. Community Perceptions on the Effects of Climate Change on Socio-Economic and Health Conditions of Dikgale Community, Limpopo Province South Africa. African Journal of Development Studies (AJDS), 12 (1), 183-200.
• 2022. The Politics of Employment in South Africa under the African National Congress: An Afrocentric perspective. African Journal of Development Studies. 12 (1), 151-168.
• 2022. Towards ‘leaving no one behind’: A case study of climate change adaptation in Mutoko district, Zimbabwe. Eurasian Journal of Social Sciences. 10 (2), 131-142
• 2021. Implications of the Marginalisation of Social Sciences in the Fight against the Covid 19 Pandemic: A Humanities Perspective. International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 10 (1), 1533-1541.
• 2021. Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Entrepreneurship: A Case of Horticulture Farmers in Mutoko District of Zimbabwe. Indonesian journal of social andenvironmental issues (IJSEI). 2 (3), 221 – 226.
• 2021. ‘Evoking the epistemology of climate governance through Indigenous Knowledge Systems for sustainable development in rural Zimbabwe’, Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 13(1), a1024.
• 2021 Multilevel approach to climate change adaptation in rural Zimbabwe: a well- articulated framework devoid of effective implementation. African Journal of Development Studies. 11 (1) 165-181.
• 2021. Indigenous knowledge Systems based climate governance in water and land resource management in rural Zimbabwe. Journal of Water and Climate Change. 10 (2), 1-13. 
• 2021. Implications of the Marginalisation of Social Sciences in the Fight against the Covid 19 Pandemic: A Humanities Perspective. International Journal of Criminology and Sociology.10(1), 1533-1541
• 2021. The Toxicity of Welfare State: Discourse Analysis of #FeesMustFall Movement in South Africa, African Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies (formerly Ubuntu: Journal of Conflict and Social Transformation) Vol. 10, No. 2.
• 2020. Climate Change and Variability Discourse among Community Members and Smallholder Farmers in Mutoko District, Zimbabwe. Mankind Quarterly, 61(2):225-250.
• 2019. Rethinking Indigenous climate governance through climate change and variability discourse by a Zimbabwean rural community. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 11 (5), pp. 730-743.
• 2019. Climate change and variability perceptions in Ga-Dikgale community in the Limpopo province of South Africa. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 11 (3), pp. 392-405.
• 2018. ‘Adaptation measures to sustain indigenous practices and the use of indigenous knowledge systems to adapt to climate change in Mutoko rural district of Zimbabwe’, Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 10(1), a388.
• 2018, ‘Climate change and vulnerability discourse by students at a South African university’, Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 10(1), a476.
• 2017. Climate change: A threat towards achieving “Sustainable Development Goal number two” (end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture) in South Africa’, Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 9(1), a350.
• 2017. Dichotomies of chronic and episodic rural-urban poverty: A South African context. Africa Insight. 47 (1), 1-12.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

• “Emergence of the wave of democratisation in Africa and its aftermath: a focus on governance in South Africa” SAAPAM 4th Annual Conference proceedings: Limpopo Chapter, 28-30 October 2015, ISBN no. 978-0- 620-66009- 9), pp.387-398.
• “Lessons from post- apartheid South Africa for a violence imbued protest culture” 1st International Annual conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives. 06-08 July 2016 (ISBN: 978-0-620- 69682-1 print) and (ISBN: 978-0-620-69683-8 e-book). pp.273-282.
• Citizenship crisis or xenophobia? A critical analysis of service delivery protest in South Africa. Presented at SAAPAM 5th Annual Conference proceedings: Limpopo Chapter, 26-29 October 2016, ISBN no. 978-0- 620-66009-9). pp.41-48.
• Local government elections: A beacon of ‛service delivery hope’ in South Africa. International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), the 2nd Annual Conference on “ The Independence of African States in the Age of Globalisation”, July 26-28, 2017.

BOOK CHAPTERS

• 2023. Sustainable agriculture and sustainable developmental goals: a case study of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. Chapter 3 (pages 91-103). In Farooq, M., Gogoi, N., & Pisante, M. (ed) Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90500-8.00002-6

Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Peace, Security and Development Studies, Midlands State University (2021-2022)
• Bachelor of Science in Politics and Public Management, Midlands State University (2017-2021)
• LLB Bachelor of Laws honors degree, Midlands State University (2023-2027)
• Advanced Human Rights Certificate in Disability Rights, University of Pretoria (2024)

Research Interests:

• Human Rights and Social Justice
• Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
• Migration Politics and Human trafficking
• Youth Participation in Governance and Social Change
• Regional Security and Policy Development
• Philosophical Foundations of Peace and Justice

Publications:

Qualifications:

• PhD Public Management and Governance, University of Johannesburg 
• Master of Public Administration, University of Zimbabwe 
• BSc Hons in Administration, University of Zimbabwe 

Research Interests:

• Public Management
• Public Health Management
• E-government
• Digital Health

Publications:

1. Chilunjika A, Daky Dhowoch L.O, Chilunjika S.R.T. 2020. Secession and the Political Economy of South Sudan from 2011 to 2017. International Journal of African Renaissance Studies- Multi-inter and Transdisciplinarity Vol 15 issue 2.
2. Chilunjika S.R.T and Chilunjika A. 2020. Dynamics surrounding the implementation of the Primary Health Care PHC Approach in Zimbabwe's Rural Areas: The case of Mt Darwin District from 2009-2012. International Journal of Clinical interventions and Medical Science Vol 3 issue 1.
3. Chilunjika S.R.T, Mutizwa B and Chilunjika A. 2020. Unpacking the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe's public sector. Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol 2 issue 3.
4. Masiyakurima P, Chilunjika A and Chilunjika S.R.T. 2020. Challenged faced in the implementation of the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation ZIMASSET Economic Policy from 2013 to 2018. International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science Vol 3 issue 2.
5. Chilunjika A and Chilunjika S.R.T. 2021. Twinning arrangements and service delivery in Zimnanawe's local authorities: The case of Bulawayo City Council (Zimbabwe) and eThekwini Municipality ( South Africa). Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation, Vol 2.a37.DOI https://doi.org/10.4102/jolgri.v2io.37.
6. Chilunjika S.R.T., Zimano F.R., and Chilunjika A. 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic and Sexual Reproductive Health needs of women and adolescent girls in Zimbabwe. International Journal  of Behavioural and Health Care Research,Vol 8 Nos1/2 pp 59-73.
7. Chilunjika A., Intauno, K. Uwizeyimana, D.E and Chilunjika S.R.T. 2022. Dynamics of patronage politics and the tendering process at Zimbabwe's state procurement board. African Journal of Governance and Development, Vol 11(1) pp79-103.
8. Chilunjika A., Intauno, K. Chilunjika S.R.T. 2022.  Artificial intelligence and public sector human resource management in South Africa: Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects. SA journal of Human Resource Management. Vol 20. https://doi.org/10.4102sajhrm.v20i10.1972.
9. Mapuvire, D.H. Chilunjika, S.R.T Mutasa, F. 2022 Health  and safety perspectives in Zimbabwe public sector. In Chiware M, Nkala, B and Chirisa I, (eds) Transformational Human Resource Management in Zimbawe. Spinger, Singapore.
10.  Chilunjika, A, Uwizeyimana, D.E and Chilunjika S.R.T. 2023. The nexus between leadership and the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) in Zimbabwe. Research in Business and Social Science Vol 12(2)pp 320-329. 
11.  Chilunjika, S.R.T. and Chilunjika A. 2023. Embracing e-health systems in managing the covid-19 pandemic in Sub Saharan Africa. Social Science and Humanities 8(2023).
12. Chilunjika, S.R.T., Chilunjika, A.  and Uwizeyimana, D.E. 2023. Municipal International Cooperations (MICs) in Zimbabwe's local authorities: An exploratory study of Harare Metropolitan City.  Business Ecosystem and Strategy 5(3).
13. Chilunjika, S.R.T., Chilunjika, A. and Uwizeyimana, D.E. 2023. Implementing e-procurement at Zimbabwe' National Pharmaceutical Company (NATPHAM): Challenges and Prospects. JeDEM-Journal of EDemocracy and Open Government, 15(1):124-143.
14. Chilunjika, A., Uwizeyimana, D.E. and Chilunjika, S.R.T.  2023. Road Tolling and domestic revenue mobilisation in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 13(5):67-77.
15. Chilunjika, S.R.T. and  Uwizeyimana, D.E. 2024. Blockchain technology for health information management: a case of Zimbabwe. Insights into Regional Development, 6(1), 59-73.
16. Chilunjika, S.R.T. and Chilunjika A. 2024. Using Mobile Health Technologies to Promote Maternal Health Care in Developing Countries: A Case of Zimbabwe. African Journal of Gender, Society and Development. 13(4):359-379.
17. Chilunjika, S.R.T. and Chilunjika, A. 2024. Artificial Intelligence and Human Resource Management in Zimbabwe's Public Health Sector: Opportunities and Challenges. African Journal of Development Studies. 14(4):239-258.
18. Chilunjika S.R.T., Chilunjika, A. and Tsoeu-Ntokoane, S. 2024. Opportunities and Challenges of E-health in Developing Countries: The Case of Lesotho. African Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3(3):367-387.
19. Chilunjika S.R.T. and Chilunjika A. 2024. Digital Health Technologies for  Anti Corruption, Transparency and Accountability: Opportunities and Challenges for Zimbabwe. International Journal of Educational Review,Law and Social Sciences, 4(3):860-871.
20. Chilunjika S.R.T., Chilunjika, A. and Uwizeyimana, D.E. 2024. Implementing E-health intiatives in Zimbabwe's Public Health Sector. Kurdish Studies. 12(3):1-9.

Qualifications;

• MSc Agricultural Meteorology, University of Zimbabwe, 2010
• BSc Honours Land and Water Resources Management, Midlands State University, 2005
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, Midlands State University, 2013

Research Interests

Quantification of plant water use, Climate change / variability issues on water resources, water security, Agro meteorology

Publications;

1. Veronica Makuvaro, Tavengwa Chitata, Emmanuel Tanyanyiwa and Solomon Zirebwa. 2023. Challenges and Opportunities in Communicating Weather and Climate Information to Rural Farming Communities in Central Zimbabwe. Weather, Climate, and Society 15 (1), 109-119
2. Tavengwa Chitata, Tirivashe Philip Masere, Bester Tawona Mudereri, Blessing Mirika Ndau, Solomon Farai Zirebwa, Batanai Lovemore Sammie, Rangarirayi Lucia Mhindu, Ngonidzashe Lewis Mufute, Kudakwashe Makwena, Dzikamai Chipunza, Joy Mufaro Sibanda, Augustine Mureri, Elvis Tawanda Mupfiga, Neil Mandinyenya Zhou, Raymond Mugandani. 2023. The paradox of ‘Water is Life’ in a water rationed city during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 in Zimbabwe: Trends, Dynamics and Implications in the Agricultural, Environmental and Water Sectors. Springer International Publishing, 219-240
3. Raymond Mugandani, Tavagwisa Muziri, Cyril Tapiwa Farai Murewi, Amanda Mugadza, Tavengwa Chitata, Marvelous Sungirai, Farai Solomon Zirebwa, Petronella Manhondo, Elvis Tawanda Mupfiga, Charles Nyamutowa, Bester Tawona Mudereri, Zvenyika Eckson Mugari, Liboster Mwadzingeni and Paramu Mafongoya. Mapping and Managing Livelihoods Vulnerability to Drought: A Case Study of Chivi District in Zimbabwe. Climate 2022, 10, 189, https://doi.org/10.3390/cli10120189
4. Nompumelelo T Mobe, Sebinasi Dzikiti, SF Zirebwa, SJE Midgley, W Von Loeper, D Mazvimavi, Zanele Ntshidi, NZ Jovanovic. 2020. Estimating crop coefficients for apple orchards with varying canopy cover using measured data from twelve orchards in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Agricultural Water Management 233, 106103
5. NT Mobe, S Dzikiti, T Volschenk, SF Zirebwa, Z Ntshidi, SJE Midgley, WJ Steyn, E Lötze, S Mpandeli, D Mazvimavi. 2020. Using sap flow data to assess variations in water use and water status of apple orchards of varying age groups in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Water SA 46 (2), 213-224
6. S Dzikiti, T Volschenk, S Midgley, M Gush, N Taylor, E Lotze, S Zirebwa, Z Ntshidi, N Mobe, M Schmeisser. 2018. Quantifying water use and water productivity of high performing apple orchards of different canopy sizes. Report to the Water Research Commission. URL: http://www.topfruit.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-Dzikiti-Quantifying-water-use-by-high-performing-apple orchards-in-thewinter-rainfall-areas-of-South-Africa. pdf 
7. Sebinasi Dzikiti, T Volschenk, SJE Midgley, E Lötze, NJ Taylor, Mark B Gush, Zanele Ntshidi, SF Zirebwa, Q Doko, M Schmeisser, C Jarmain, WJ Steyn, HH Pienaar. 2018. Estimating the water requirements of high yielding and young apple orchards in the winter rainfall areas of South Africa using a dual source evapotranspiration model. Agricultural water management 208, 152-162
8. SJE Midgley, S Dzikiti, T Volschenk, FS Zirebwa, NJ Taylor, MB Gush, E Lötze, Z Ntshidi, N Mobe. 2018. Water productivity of high performing apple orchards in the winter rainfall area of South Africa. XXX International Horticultural Congress IHC2018: International Symposium on Cultivars, Rootstocks and Management Systems of 1281, 479-486
9. Zirebwa, F.S., Sammie, B., Kapenzi, A., Mugandani, R. and Madanzi, T. 2014. An evaluation of the performance and subsequent calibration of two reference evapotranspiration estimation models for Gweru, Zimbabwe. Academia Journal of Agricultural Research 2 (7) 167-174
10. Sammie, B., Chitata, T., Chagonda, I., Zirebwa, F.S. and Gwazane, M. 2014. Dynamics of maize production practices in urban open field agriculture in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research 5 (2) 164-170
11. Kapenzi, A., Zirebwa, F.S., Sammie, B. and Madanzi, T. A comparative analysis in detachability of different soil textures. MSUJSAT 5 (1)
12. Zirebwa, F.S., Kapenzi, A., Makuvaro, V., Sammie, B., Mugandani, R. and Madanzi, T. An evaluation of the performance and subsequent calibration of three solar radiation estimation models for semi-arid areas in Midlands Zimbabwe. MSUJSAT 5 (1)
13. Zirebwa, F.S., Mashonjowa, E., Chipindu, B. and Mhizha, T. 2012. Citrus crop water requirements in northern Zimbabwe: Significance of the whole season irrigation calendars. MSUJSAT 3 (1) 43-56
14.  

• Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation Midlands State University (MSU), Dec 2024
• Master of Science in Marketing (Msc Mktng) National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe, Nov 2018
• Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree in Marketing (B’Comm Mkting) National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe, Nov 2014
• Diploma in Education (Dip Edu) Hillside Teachers’ College, (UZ), Zimbabwe, April 2000

• Entrepreneurship
• Agribusiness Marketing
• Innovation and Business Continuity
• Sustainability
• Rural Development

• Moyo, J., Watyoka, N. and Chari, F., 2023. Challenges in the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Zimbabwe’s Insurance industry. In 2022 1st Zimbabwe Conference of Information and Communication Technologies (ZCICT) (pp.1-6). IEEE Xplore.
• Moyo, J., Mutsvangwa, S., Chabata, T.V., Sibanda, L., and Chari, F., 2023 Business continuity management and supply chain disruptions: A case of humanitarian organizations in Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe, Cogent and Business Management, 10(2), p.2235754
• Moyo, J., Chari, F., Chabata, T.V. and Watyoka, N., 2024. Agritourism as a tool for sustainable development for rural Zimbabwe. In Agritourism for sustainable development: Reflections from emerging African economies (pp. 219-235). GB: CABI.
• Moyo, J., Mbuyisa, E & Chari, F., 2025. Economic resilience and sustainable agripreneurship in tobacco value chains: A case of small-scale farmers in Gokwe district, Zimbabwe. Journal of Future Sustainability, 5(1), 23-30

• Keyboard (piano) performance
• Voice performance
• Marimba performance
• Guitar performance
• Audio recording
• Mixing
• Mastering
• Musical video production
• Sound design.

Qualifications:

Research Interests:

Publications:

Qualifications

Research interests:

• Engineering Management
• Energy, Renewable Energy
• Engineering Education
• Computational Fluid Dynamics

Journal Publications

• Sustainable energy in Zimbabwe: status, challenges, and solutions
• Towards Circular Economy: Integrating Waste Management for Renewable Energy Optimization in Zimbabwe
•  Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development in South Africa: A Focus on Grid-Connected Integration of Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development in South Africa: A Focus on Grid-Connected PV Systems
• “Towards Sustainable Development: Analyzing the Viability and Integration of Renewable Energy Solutions in South Africa”—A Review
• Towards Circular Economy: Integrating Waste Management for Renewable Energy Optimization in Zimbabwe

Book Chapters

• Engineering Education and Industry Synergy in Zimbabwe: A Divide and Redirection

Conference Proceedings

• Bridging the Digital Divide: "Improving Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) in Zimbabwe to Spur Economic Development."

• Renewable energy adoption and integration in South Africa: an overview

• Solar PV Grid-Connected System Analysis for Midlands State University, Zimbabwe

Qualifications:

• MSc(Ecological Resources Management),
• MA (Monitoring & Evaluation),
• MSc (Biostatistics and Epidemiology),
• BSc in Agriculture (Animal Scienc)
• PGDTE
• SHATCOR 1 & 2

Research Interests:

• Fisheries and Aquaculture,
• Epidemiology and data analysis,
• Monitoring and Evaluation

Community Engagement

• Holy Cross Fish Farming Project (Chirumanzu).
• Aquaculture projects with Gobo Community (Silobela), Chivi, Dufuya (Lower Gweru).
• Indigenous Poultry with Mberengwa community

Publications:

1. Robert Kudzanayi Gono, John Muzvondiwa, Ireen Chihanga and Petronillah Rudo Manhondo (2015). Socio-economic factors affecting the successful implementation of aquaculture projects in Zimbabwe; a case study of Chivi District. Livestock Research for Rural Development Volume 27 (2).
2. Petronillah Rudo Sichewo, Robert Kudzanayi Gono, John Muzvondiwa and Willard Mungwadzi (2014): Isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria in edible fish: A case study of rural aquaculture projects feeding livestock manure to fish in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, Volume 3(11) 897-904.
3. Muzvondiwa John V, Chiwara Joseph and Ngwenya Mary M (2013): Fish abundance and species composition between fished and non-fished areas of Lake Chivero, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 2 Issue 2 pg 397-403.
4. Ngwenya Mary M, Mkandhla Naison M and Muzvondiwa John V (2013): A comparison of lion home range sizes in two management blocks in a semi-arid savannah national park of Zimbabwe. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 2 Issue 2 pg 388-396.
5. Gono Robert Kudzanayi, Svinurai Walter and Muzvondiwa John Vengai (2013): Constraints and opportunities to guinea fowl production in Zimbabwe: A case study of the Midlands Province, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 2 Issue 3 pg 236-239.
6. Muzvondiwa John Vengai, Gono Robert Kudzanayi and Sichewo P (2013). Impacts of agricultural activities on water quality in the DufuyaDambos, Lower Gweru, Zimbabwe.International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 2 Issue 9 pg 264-268.
7. Sichewo Petronillah R, Gono Robert K, Muzvondiwa John V and Nyoni Sizanobuhle (2013). Isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria in edible fish: A case of Fletcher Dam in Gweru, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 2 Issue 9
8. Muzvondiwa J V, Kamanda M T, Nyamukanza C C and Mutisi C (2012). Effect of protein and energy levels on faecal progesterone concentration in Sabi ewes during oestrus cycle.Midlands State University Journal of Science, Agriculture and Technology Volume 3(1).

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resources Management(Chinhoyi University Of Science and Technology)
• Master of Commerce in Strategic Management (Great Zimbabwe University )
• Bachelor of Management in  Human Resources (Zimbabwe Open University )
• Post Graduate Diploma In Tertiary education (Midlands State University)

Research Interests

• Strategic Management
• Business/Labour Law
• Human Resources Management 
• Intellectual Property Law
• Business model Innovation
• Strategic Human Resources Management

• PhD Cultural and Media Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
• Master of Science Media and Society Studies, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
• Bachelor of Science Media and Society Studies, Midlands State University
• Diploma in Communication and Journalism, Christian College of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

• PhD in languages and Lite
• Master of Arts in Applied English Linguistics
• Post Graduate diploma in Education
• Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication Honors

• Applied Linguistics
• gender studies
• Climate change
• Multilingualism
• Second language Acquisition
• Communication

• DPhil English 2019 
• Masters in English (MEL) 2013
• BA Hons English 2002

• Interface between history and literature
• (Auto)biography
• Life writing
• Academic and Professional Communication
• Land literature
• Memory Studies

• Mandizvidza, S. 2024. Behind and Beyond the Bench: Challenges and Opportunities for Judicial Protection and the Attainment of Justice in Zimbabwe as Explored in Petina Gappah’s Rotten Row (2016). Imbizo, UNISA Press. https://doi.org/10.25159/2663-6565/17315
• Chidora, T. and Mandizvidza, S. 2024. Introduction: Revisiting Flora’s Dambudzo. Matatu 55 (2024): 1-17. doi:10.1163/18757421-05501008
• Chidora, T. and Mandizvidza, S. 2023. ‘The Intellectual Legitimation of Zimbabwe’s Sell-out Discourse.’ In Mujere, J., Mwatwara, L. and Nyakudya, M. (Eds). Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Zimbabwe’s Liberation Struggle: Revolutionaries and Sell-outs. London/New York: Routledge. DOI: 10.4324/9781003222002 
• Mandizvidza, S. 2022. ‘Dariro: land, space and human relationships in Mungoshi’s Waiting for the Rain and selected short stories in Chirere’s Somewhere in this Country.’ In Muwati, I. (Ed). Dariro: The African Theory of Participation and Performance. UZ Press.
• Matsika, T. and Mandizvidza, S. 2022. ‘The politics of sustainability: Discourse Interventions and Intersections in Post-2000 Zimbabwean Policy Texts.’ In Mukaro, L., Ncube, G., Mushangwe, H., Chipara, M. and Gwatirisa, Y. UNLOCKING An Untapped Potential: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Language and Development in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. Harare: UZ Press.
• Chidora, T., Mandizvidza, S. and Chibvamushure, B. 2019. The Feminine and the Subaltern in Literary Imaginations: An Ecofeminist Reading of Chenjerai Hove’s Bones. Zambezia 2019 Special Issue: Perspectives on Gender in Zimbabwe.
• Mandizvidza, S., Mateveke, P., Kufakurinani, U. and Chidora, T. 2019. Perspectives on Gender in Zimbabwe. Zambezia 2019 Special Issue: Perspectives on Gender in Zimbabwe.
• Mandizvidza, S. and Chidora, T. 2018. Exilic Consciousness and the Ambivalent Fate of the Exiled in Zimbabwean fiction with special reference to Chikwava’s Harare North (2009). Zambezia, 44(3): 47-65.
• Chidora, T. and Mandizvidza, S. 2017. Utopian and Dystopian Homecomings in Olley Maruma’s Coming Home and Shimmer Chinodya’s Harvest of Thorns. Pivot: Shattered, 6(1): 52-74.
• Mandizvidza, S. and Magosvongwe, R. 2017. Land and Sustainable Futures for All from a Gendered Perspective: Insights from The Trek and other Stories (L. Hoba) and Red Soils (S. Ndlovu, 2016). Zambezia, 46(ii): 54-65.
• Mandizvidza, S. and Chidora, T. 2016. ‘Listening to Conrad’s Heart of Darkness speaking to Africa: An open-minded approach.’ In Magosvongwe, R., Mlambo, O. B. and Ndlovu, E. (Eds). Africa’s Intangible Heritage and Land: Emerging Perspectives. Harare: University of Zimbabwe Publishers. pp 183-196.
• Chidora, T. and Mandizvidza, S. 2015. ‘From Labourer to Farm-owner: An Evaluation of the Legitimacy of the Black Farm Labourer as an Owner of Land in Chenjerai Hove’s Bones.’ In Makwavarara, Z., Magosvongwe, R. and Mlambo, O. B. (Eds). Dialoguing Land and Indigenisation in Zimbabwe and other Developing Countries: Emerging  Perspectives. Harare: University of Zimbabwe Publishers. pp 340-355.

Qualifications:

LLB (MSU) & LLM (MSU)

Research Interests:

Civil Procedure, Commercial Law and Human Rights Law

Publications:

Civil Procedure of High Court and Supreme Court Textbook

Qualifications:

• MSc Water Resources Engineering, LTH, Lund University, Sweden.
• BSc (Hons) Agricultural Engineering, Chinhoyi University Of Technology, Zimbabwe.

Research Competences:

• Water reuse, including greywater and wastewater reuse
• Water-use efficiency
• Environmental sustainability
• Public health

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA)
• Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Publications:

• Tendai H. Madzaramba. (2024). Potential and acceptance of greywater for
  non-potable reuse at Zandspruit informal settlement in Johannesburg. Cogent Engineering,
  11:1, 2416726, https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2024.2416726   
• Tendai H. Madzaramba and Pesanai Zanamwe. (2023). User perceptions and acceptability of wastewater reuse in low-income communities: A narrative review. Journal of Water and Climate Change (2023) 14 (11): 4236–4244. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2023.414   
• Zanamwe, P., Tembo, L., & Madzaramba, T. H. (2024). The effect of pre-soaking common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) seeds in gibberellic acid solution on germination and seedling growth. African Journal of Horticultural Science, 24, 65-76. 

Qualifications:

• MSc Materials Chemistry (Midlands State University, ZIM)
• BSc Honours in Chemical Technology (Midlands State University, ZIM)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (Midlands State University, ZIM)

Research interests: 

• Electrochemistry
• Environmental remediation
• Material chemistry
• Industrial Chemistry

• PhD Chemistry (Nelson Mandela University), RSA
• MSc Chemistry (Nelson Mandela University), RSA
• B Eng (Hons.) Production Engineering (Chinhoyi University of Technology), Zimbabwe

• Pharmaceutical drug synthesis
• Organic synthesis
• Continuous flow chemistry

• Sagandira, M.B., Sagandira, C.R. & Watts, P. Continuous flow synthesis of xylidines via biphasic nitration of xylenes and nitro-reduction. J Flow Chem11, 193–208 (2021). 
• Sagandira C.R., Sagandira M.B., Khasipo A.Z., & Watts P., An overview to the synthetic routes to essential antidiabetic drugs. Tetrahedron. 96, 132378, (2021)
• Sagandira C.R., Akwi F. M., Sagandira M.B., Watts P., Multistep Continuous Flow Synthesis of Stavudine. J. Org. Chem., 86, 20, 13934–13942, (2021).
• Koeberg B.L., Sagandira M.B., Sagandira C.R., Watts P., Paradigm shift in medicinal products synthesis: Continuous flow technology. Tetrahedron. 168, 134333 (2024).

• MSc Chemistry (University of Zimbabwe), ZIM
• BSc Honours Chemistry (University of Zimbabwe), ZIM

• Nanomaterial synthesis
• Electrochemistry
• Sensing technologies

• MEng Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering (National University of Science and Technology), ZIM
• BEng Honours Chemical and Processing Engineering (Midlands State University), ZIM

• Corrosion and Materials Protection
• Bioenergy Production
• Predictive Modeling
• Environmental remediation

• Mungwari CP, Obadele BA, King’ondu CK. Phytochemicals as green and sustainable corrosion inhibitors for mild steel and aluminium: Review. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces. 2024;100374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsurfi.2024.100374.
• Chipangura, W., Masauli, B., Mungwari, C. P., Nyamunda, B. C., Madziwa, T. N., Nyathi, L., Tom, H. T., & Chigondo, M. (2024). Fabrication of briquettes from charcoal fines using tannin formaldehyde resin as a binder. European Journal of Sustainable Development Research, 8(1), em0249. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejosdr/14125
• Nicolle Zindi, S., Chipangura, W., Madziwa, T. N., Simende, C. K., Mungwari, C. P., & Nyadenga, D. (2024). Evaluation of the production of biogas from the codigestion of jatropha press cake and chicken manure. Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 08(01), 92–104. https://doi.org/10.38177/ajast.2024.8108
• Mungwari, C., Chipangura, W., B. Ndlovu, N.Madziwa, T., K. Simende, C., Nyenyayi, K., & C. Chewu, C. (2024). Kinetic and Equilibrium Modelling of Lead, Zinc and Copper Ions Sorption from Aqueous Solution Using Charcoal Fines. Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 08(01), 14–32. https://doi.org/10.38177/ajast.2024.8102

• Chakanaka P. Mungwari. Optimization of Maceration Technique for Extraction and Characterization of Mimosa Wattle (Acacia mearnsii) Tree Bark Constituents. SACI Inorganic and Carman Chemistry Conference. Champagne Sports Resort, Central Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 2 to 6 June 2024.

• Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE)

• MSc Chemistry (University of Fort Hare), RSA
• BSc Honours Chemistry (University of Fort Hare), RSA
• BSc in Biochemistry and Chemistry (University of Fort Hare), RSA
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (Midlands State University), ZIM
• Post Graduate Diploma in Biblical Studies and Christian Leadership (AMFCC), RSA
• Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene Management (Centre of Occupational Health and Safety), ZIM

• Metal Organic Frameworks
• Drug Delivery
• Renewable Energy
• Water Treatment
• Photovoltaics

• Moyo, P.K., Mehlana, G., Makhubela, B.C., Tshuma, P. and Chikukwa, E.S., 2024. Closing the Loop in the Carbon Cycle: Enzymatic Reactions Housed in Metal–Organic Frameworks for CO₂Conversion to Methanol. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, pp.1-48.
• Nyamukamba, P., Mukumba, P., Chikukwa, E.S.and Makaka, G., 2022. Hydrogen Sulphide removal from biogas: A review of the upgrading techniques and mechanisms involved. International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER), 12(1), pp.557-568
• Chikukwa, S, Meyer, E., Mbese, J. and Zingwe, N., 2021. Colloidal synthesis and characterization of molybdenum chalcogenide quantum dots using a two-source precursor pathway for photovoltaic applications. Molecules, 26(14), p.4191.
• Nyamukamba, P., Mukumba, P., Chikukwa, E.S. and Makaka, G., 2020. Biogas upgrading approaches with special focus on siloxane removal—A review. Energies, 13(22), p.6088.

• Chikukwa Evernice S, Prosper Mpapuli and Tichaona Nharingo. Fabrication of CoF𝐞_𝟐𝐎_𝟒/BiOBr/CuO Ternary Composite for Visible-Light Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange. Pan African Chemistry Network Congress, Nairobi, Kenya 27-31 October 2024

• Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)

• MSc Chemistry (University of Zimbabwe), ZIM
• BSc Honours Chemistry (University of Zimbabwe), ZIM

• Organic synthesis
• Environmental remediation
• Material chemistry`

• The 15^thANCAP SYMPOSIUM, Arusha Technical College, Ausha, Tanzania, 22^nd to 23^rd November 2022.
• ANCAP Women Conference, Arusha, Tanzania, 25^thNovember 2022.  
• The 1^stZIM03 Workshop, Botanical Gardens, Harare, 18^th to 19^th May 2023.
• The 2^ndZIM03 Workshop, Botanical Gardens, Harare, 16^th to 17^th May 2024.

• The African Network for The Chemical Analysis of Pesticides (ANCAP)

Qualifications:

• DPhil Governance(current) 
• MA Peace and Governance
• BA Peace Conflict and Development Studies Minor

Research Interests:

• Trade
• Mobility
• Governance

  On-going research: Degenerative governance and informal cross border trade in Zimbabwe 

• MSc Chemistry (University of Zimbabwe), ZIM
• BSc Honours Chemistry (University of South Africa), RSA
• Higher National Diploma in Applied Chemical Technology, Masvingo Poly, ZIM
• National Diploma in Applied Chemical Technology, Masvingo Poly, ZIM
• National Certificate in Science Education, Masvingo Poly, ZIM

• Crystallography
• Carbon dioxide utilization
• Development of novel metal-organic frameworks
• Water sorption studies using metal-organic frameworks
• Enzyme catalysis using metal-organic frameworks.

• Linia Gedi Marazani, Victoria Gascon-Perez, Ayush Pathak, Michele Tricarico, Jin-Chong Tan, Michael J. Zaworotko, Andrew E. H. Wheatley, Banothile C. E. Makhubela, and Gift Mehlana. Water sorption studies with mesoporous multivariate monoliths based on UiO-66. 2024.Materials Advances. 5(19): 7679-7689.
• Linia Gedi Marazani, Maureen Gumbo, Lendly Moyo, Banothile C. E. Makhubela, and Gift Mehlana. Synthesis and characterization of neodymium-based MOFs for application in carbon-dioxide reduction to syngas. 2024, 48(34), 15025-15035.

• Linia Gedi Marazani, Gift Mehlana, and Banothile Makhubela, Poster presentation: Chemical and Biological Catalysts Supported On Metal-Organic Frameworks for Carbon Dioxide Utilisation. 19 January 2023, 3rd Pan-African Conference on Crystallography (PCCr3) Harnessing Crystallography for Africa’s Research and technology Transformation; Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi –Kenya.
• Crystallography for the people, Online European Crystallographic Association Webinar, 13 April 2023
• A key purpose of high-pressure research- effect of pressure on structures and functionalities of materials, Online European Crystallographic Association Webinar, 29 June 2023
• Linia Gedi Marazani, online presentation: Mesoporous monolithic metal-organic frameworks for biological catalysis. 07 August 2023. Global online seminar series on metal-organic frameworks by Omar Yaghi, Berkeley University, USA.

• MSc Analytical Chemistry (NUST)
• MSc Material Chemistry (MSU)
• MBA (MSU)
• BSc Honours Chemical Technology (MSU)
• PDTE (MSU)

• Material Chemistry
• Environmental remediation

Qualifications:

• MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,
• BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

Research Interests:

• bioconversion of waste to  value-aded products
• environmental biotechnology applications
• bioremediation 
• water purification 
• sustainable waste management systems
• ethnopharmacological studies
• livestock health and nutrition

Qualifications 

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Applicant.
• Post Graduate Diploma inTertiary Education (2023)
• Master of Arts in Development Studies, Midlands State University (2019-2020).
• Master of Science in International Affairs/ Relations, Midlands State University (2018-2019).
• Bachelor of Science in Politics and Public Management Honours Degree, Midlands State University (2014-2017).
• Certificate in participation: Youth participation in Innovation and Creativity for Sustainable Future, United Nations Model(2018)

Research Interest

• Development Strategies: Peace, Democracy, Human Rights
• International Relations: Foreign policy, Diplomacy, İnternational Law, İnternational Human Rights law, Regional Integration 
• Politics: İnternationa Politics, Politics and Governance, İnternational Political Economy, Political Consultancy, Opposition Politics, Elections 
• Peace and Security: Peace Building and Reconciliation, Conflict Management, Transformation and Resolution
• Public Management: Public Policy, Employment relations, Human Resource Management, Performance Management 

• Food safety
• Cereal Technology and Product Innovation
• Nutrition Communication and Knowledge Management
• Food Systems and Sustainability
• Rural Development and Food Security
• Urban Food Systems and Food Waste Reduction
• Food Policy and Governance

1. Chawanda, E.T., Manhokwe, S., Jombo, T.Z., Mugadza, D.T., Njini, M., Manjeru, P. (2022). Optimisation of Malting Parameters for Quionoa and Barley: Application of Response Surface Methodology. Journal of Food Quality. Article ID 5279177. https://bit.ly/4fvcIRQ

Qualifications

• MSc in Human Resource Management (MSU, 2015)
• BSc in Human Resource Management (MSU, 2012)
• Diploma in Personnel Management (IPMZ, 2008)
• Executive Certificate in Labour Relations (UZ, 2019)
• Certificate in Human Resources Management (Harare Polytechnic, 2001)

Research Interests

• Industrial Relations, 
• Cross-Cultural Intelligence,
• Leadership
• Human Resource Policy and Practice
• Occupational Health and Safety

Publications

Muzvondiwa, E. (2020). Livelihood and survival strategies among Gweru urban teachers and their implications on pupils’ performance in the current Zimbabwe’s flopping economy. Technium Social Sciences Journal, 7(1), 74–85. https://doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v7i1.356

Mukuze K, Ndhlovu P, Chirasha V, Matyokurehwa MP, Muzvondiwa E, Rusike E, 2023. Managing Millennials In The
Workplace: A Disgrace Or Charming? Management and Economics Research Journal, 9(3): 9900080.
https://doi.org/10.18639/MERJ.2023.9900080 

Mapuranga, R., Muzvondiwa, E., Shateyi, S. (2024). Automation and Human Resources Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry of Zimbabwe. In: Ndhlovu, E., Dube, K., Makuyana, T. (eds) Tourism and Hospitality for Sustainable Development. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63077-4_8

Muzvondiwa, E., & Gudyanga, A. (2024). An evaluation of preparedness of government high schools in the implementation of the competence based curriculum (CBC) in Gweru district, Zimbabwe. Cogent Education, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2380625

Muzvondiwa ,E. Mapuranga, R. Chiriseri , E. & Madzivanyika , G. (2024). Occupational Health and Safety Risks Associated with Grass Trimmers in One of the Universities in Zimbabwe. Global Journal of Economics and Business, 14 (5), 496-506, 10.31559/GJEB2024.14.5.6

Chiriseri , E.Mubango , H.Madzivanyika , G.Muzvondiwa , E. & Mfandaidza , N. (2024). The Effectiveness of Worker Participation in Promoting Industrial Harmony- A Case of one of the Public Sector Organisations in Zimbabwe . Global Journal of Economics and Business, 14 (5), 518-530, 10.31559/GJEB2024.14.5.8

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education from Midlands State University 
  Master of Commerce in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance Degree from the Midlands State University in Gweru, Zimbabwe.
• Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree in Entrepreneurship from Lupane State University Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
• Bachelor of Social Science Special Honors Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from Lupane State University Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Research interests

• Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
• Innovation and creativity
• Financial management 
• Strategic management for SME’s

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, MSU (2024-2025) 
• Msc Degree in Local Governance Studies, MSU (2018-2019)
• Bsc Hons Degree in Local Governance Studies, MSU(2007-2011)

Research Interests:

• Decentralisation and devolution
• Public  Sector Procurement
• Employment relations
• Strategic planning and management
• Housing and human settlements
• Public Sector Auditing 
• Urban development and planning 

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, Midlands State University 2016
• MSc Land Resource Assessment for Development Planning in Arid Areas, Midlands State University 2015
• BSc Land and Water Resources Management, Midlands Sate University 2009

Publication:

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21472-1_15

https://doi.org/10.50908/grb.2.0_144

https://doi.org/10.31220/agriRxiv.2021.00067

https://doi.org/10.21303/2504-5695.2023.003040

Sammie B, Chitata T, Manenji B, Ndau B and Chivizhe JB. 2015. Challenges and constraints to agricultural mechanisation in Zimbabwe: A dealers’ and manufacturers’ perspective. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research 4(2): 284-287.

• MSc Land and Water Resources Management ,
• MSc Ecological Resources Management,
• BSc (Hons) Land and Water Resources Management

• MSc Land Resources Assessment for Development Planning ,
• BSc (Hons) Land and Water Resources Management,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education

• MSc Analytical Chemistry,
• BSc (Hons) Chemistry

• MSc Environmental Policy & Planning ,
• BSc (Hons) Geography & Environmental Science

• Msc Applied Agricultural Economics,
• Bsc Agricultural Economics,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education,
• Diploma in Agriculture

• Agricultural Marketing
• Consumer Behavior 
• Food Security
• Advanced Microeconomics 
• Agricultural Project Planning

• MSc Social work -University of Zimbabwe (2006)
• Bachelor of social work -University of Zimbabwe (2001)
• Diploma in social work -University of Zimbabwe (2000)
• Post-graduation diploma in tertiary Education-Bindura university of science   education (2016)

1. Journal articles
2. Mabvurira, V., Muchinako, G. A. and Maushe, F. (2012). Attitudes, knowledge and perceptions about homosexuality among undergraduate Social Work students at the University of Zimbabwe, School of Social Work. IJARMSS, 2 (8).
3. Nyoni, C., Maushe, F., Mugumbate, J. and Chigondo, E. E. (2012). Rethinking Disability in an African setting: the case for Zimbabwe. Research Journal of Social Sciences and Management, Volume: 02, Number: 08
4. Maushe, F., Nyoni, C., Chigondo, E. E., Rangarirai, F. (2013). Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and social work response. ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 3(1), 75-83
5. Mugumbate, J., Maushe, F. and Nyoni, C. (2013). Ruralisation of urban areas: Reversing development in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences, 2 (7), 13-30
6. Maushe, F. (2014). In Search For The Right To Education: The Role Of The Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) In Promoting Access To Education In Zimbabwe. Journal of Development Administration, Volume 1(1), 1-20
7. Maushe, F. and Nyoni, C. (2014). Caring for people with HIV and AIDS and their families: Social work response. Research Journal of Social Sciences and Management, Volume: 03, Number: 11, 15 30.
8. Maushe, F. & Mugumbate, J. (2015). We Are on Our Own: Challenges facing child headed households (CHH), a case of Seke Rural Area in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Social Work, 5 (1), 33-60.
9. Kurevakwesu, W. and Maushe, F. (2020). Towards Afrocentric Social Work: Plotting a New Path for Social Work Theory and Practice in Africa through Ubuntu. African Journal of Social Work. Volume 10, Number 1. Special Issue on Ubuntu Social Work. pp. 30-35
10. Mukurazhizha, R., Maushe, F. (2021). the role of the church in preparing congregations to face covid-19 and life after the pandemic in Zimbabwe.          article 4027. https://doi.org/10.20935/AL4027.
11. Lizzy Zinyemba, Francis Maushe social work treatment and rehabilitation options for convicts in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Social Work, 6 (1), 23-50.

10. Mugumbate, J. and Maushe, F. (2014). Fundamentals and eclecticism. In J. Mugumbate (2014). Promoting Social Work for Zimbabwe’s Development, 46-64. Bindura: Bindura University Press
11. Maushe, F. (2014). Rural Migration: Calls for Growth Point Policy Revival. In J. Mugumbate, Dodo O., Maushe, F., Ruparanganda, L., Zembere, M., Makwerere, D., Ngwerume, E. and Mtetwa, E. (2014). Development Policy & Practice: Making use of population census data in Zimbabwe, 55-74. Harare: IDA Publishers
12. Maushe, F. (2014). Caring for children in need: addressing gaps in current programming. In J. Mugumbate (2014). Promoting Social Work for Zimbabwe’s Development, 102-114. Bindura: Bindura University Press
13. Rudo Mukurazhizha and Francis Maushe (2022) Parenting Issues in Zimbabwe, Professional Social work in Zimbabwe. Putting children first. Edited by Vincent Mabvurira, Mutsa Murenje and Mulwayini Mundau. Beyond The Vale Publishing South Africa.
14. Conference Proceedings or Presentations
15. Maushe, F., Nyoni, C. and Chigondo, E. E. (2013). Lost Homes Lost Livelihoods, A life time of Suffering: a case study of livelihood strategies for former farm workers in Mazowe, a decade after land distribution. Presented at Harvard University, United States of America.
16. Nyoni, C and Maushe, F (2016). Lived experiences of illegal miners (makorokoza) in Zimbabwe. Presented at Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe.

• Master of Science Degree in Social Work from the University of Zimbabwe
• Bachelors of Social Work Honors Degree from the University of Zimbabwe.
• Currently studying for a Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education with Midlands State University and an
• Advanced Diploma in Family Therapy with CONNECT Zimbabwe.

• Gender issues
• Mental Health
• Disability
• Forensic Social Work
• Climate Change
• Child Protection

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the Midlands State University
• Master of Science in Social Work from the Midlands State University
• Certificate in project Management from Bindura University

• Child protection
• Community development
• Social development
• Research methods
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems

• MSc(Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology)
• BSc(Biotechnology),
• Cert(NGS Bioinformatics)

• Molecular biology
• Bioinformatic Computational
• Drug Dicovery

Qualifications

• DTech Public management in Peacebuilding

Research interests

• Peace building community initiatives, 
• Community healing
• Action research in Peacebuilding,
• Restorative justice, 
• Peace education, 
• Conflict transformation 
•  Violent prevention

Community Engagement

• Facilitation of Violent Prevention Workshop
• Facilitation of Alternative to Violence Project
• Facilitation of Trauma Healing Projects
• Projects Moitoring and Evaluation

Qualifications

• Master of Commerce in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance (MSU, Zimbabwe, 2015)
• BCom Business Management (MSU, Zimbabwe, 2012)

Professional Courses 

• Conduct Outcome Based Assessment (Reats Training Services, South Africa, 2016)
• Activity Based Budgeting (University of Business Excellence, South Africa, 2016).

Research Interest

• Leadership
• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship 

Publications

• Mveku, B., Mutero, Tanaka. T. T., Nyamwanza, T., Chagwesha, M., & Bhibhi, P. (2023). The Significance of Microfinance Establishments on The Growth of Small to Medium Enterprises in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities, 7(1), 50–61. https://doi.org/10.31098/ijmesh.v7i1.1519
• Chagwesha, M., Mhlanga, D., Mveku, B., Matizanadzo, N.., Dzingirai, M. (2023). Influence of Green Marketing Startegies on Consimer Purchase Decision: Evidence from Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry in Zimbabwe. In: MHlanga, D., Ndhlovu, E. (eds) The Fourth Industrial revolution in Africa. Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/101007/978-3-031-28686-5_17
• Chagwesha, M., & Nyamwanza, T. K. (2022). Intergenerational Leadership Practices in African Family Firms: A Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Applied Management Sciences and Engineering (IJAMSE), 9(1), 1-13.
• Gumbo, L., Margaret, M., & Chagwesha, M. (2022). Personal Financial Management Skills Of University Students and Their Financial Experiences During The Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management, 4(2), 129–143. https://doi.org/10.35912/ijfam.v4i2.835
• Dzingirai, M., Chagwesha, M., & Mudzurandende, F. (2021). Challenges and opportunities from COVID-19 vis-à-vis informal cross-border women entrepreneurs scenario in Zimbabwe. Handbook of research on sustaining SMEs and entrepreneurial innovation in the post-COVID-19 Era, 40-59.
• Zvitambo, K., Chagwesha, M., Dzingirai, M. & Musariri, T. (2020). Bootstrapping Financing Strategies adopted by Zimbabwean Women Enterprises to enhance Growth. International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research. 7(1):5489-5494
• Nyamwanza, T., Mavhiki, S., Nyamwanza, L & Chagwesha, M. (2015). Capacity Utilization Strategies in the Milk Processing Industry in Zimbabwe. Journal of Management and Marketing Research. Volume 19: 1-9

Research Interests

• Theories of International Relations
• Peace and Security
• Operations of International Organisations
• War studies
• International law
• Foreign policy
• Elections Management

• PhD in Economics (University of South Africa)
• MSc in Economics (University of Zimbabwe)
• BSc in Economics (University of Zimbabwe)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (Midlands State University)

• Health Economics
• Development Economics

• Chipunza, T. and Nhamo, S. (2023) Potential demand for National Health Insurance in Zimbabwe: Evidence from selected urban informal sector clusters in Harare. PLoS ONE 18(5): e0286374. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286374
• Chipunza, T. and Nhamo, S. (2023) Fiscal capacity and public health expenditure in Zimbabwe, Cogent Economics & Finance, 11:1, 2175459. https://doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2023.2175459
• Charumbira, M. and Chipunza, T. (2016) Fiscal anomalies in Zimbabwe: Election period influences (1984 – 2008), The Dyke: A Journal of the Midlands State University.
• Chipunza, T., Chikuta, O. and Nkomazana, N. (2013) Economic benefits from the 2010 FIFA World Cup - the Case of Zimbabwe’s hotel and lodging sector, International Journal of Business Management & Administration, 2(7).
• Mhere, F., Chipunza, T. and Masunda, S. (2013) Investigating the relationship between Education & Economic Growth in Zimbabwe, Journal of International Business & Economics, 13(1).

• Chipunza, T. and Nhamo, S. (2023). Health and Healthcare Delivery in Zimbabwe: Past and Present. In: Mhlanga, D. and Ndhlovu, E. (eds) Post-Independence Development in Africa. Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development. Springer, Cham, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-30541-2_10

• Post-Budget Analysis, Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care, Parliament of Zimbabwe (2016 National budget).
• Post-Budget Analysis, Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care, Parliament of Zimbabwe (2018 National budget).

• Former Chairperson, Department of Economic Sciences, Midlands State University (MSU)
• Former Chairperson, Faculty of Commerce Timetable Committee (MSU)
• Former Vice Chairperson, Editorial & Publications Committee (MSU)
• Former Faculty Representative, Editorial & Publications Committee (MSU)
• Former Committee member, Midlands State University Senate

Qualifications:

• MSc Sociology and Social Anthropology (UZ)
• BSc Sociology (UZ)

Research Interests:

• Climate change
• Climate migration
• Natural resource based conflict
• Domestic communal land-grabbing
• Water and livelihoods
• Social inequalities
• Social marginalization
• Crime and deviance

Publications:

Chadambuka, P., Moyo T., Zengeni, F and Gandah, P.P.T. (2024) Domestic communal land grabbing and dwindling peri-urban spaces: The Case of Midlands District’s Mataga Communal Areas. In Matanzima, J., Chadambuka, P. and Helliker, K. (eds). Natural resource-based conflicts in rural Zimbabwe. Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003424697-3

Gandah, P.P.T. (2024) Farmer-miner conflicts in Mberengwa North, 2000–2020. In Matanzima, J., Chadambuka, P. and Helliker, K. (Eds). Natural resource-based conflicts in rural Zimbabwe. Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003424697-13

Markiewicz, V., Gandah, P.P.T and Micinski, N.R. (2024) Who Speaks for Africa at COP? Power and Politics at the UN Climate Negotiations. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/06/who-speaks-for-africa-at-cop-power-and-politics-at-the-un-climate-negotiations?lang=en

Qualifications  

• PhD (Leadership studies)
• Masters in Business Administration,
• Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Honours
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education
• Management Development Programme 

Research Interests        

• Strategic project management
•  E-Commerce 
• Strategic marketing
• Business Leadership
• Design thinking and innovation
• International business

Publications      

• Chimuka L and Sibanda T (2012) Policy and legal factors affecting investment in the mining industry : The case of Zimbabwe. IJMT. 151-166
• Zvandasara P and Sibanda T (2012) Positioning strategies in the petroleum industry : The case of Zimbabwe. IJRSS 266-281
• Chonzi P and Sibanda T (2012) ‘From the operating theatre to the office’ ; An analysis of the leadership skills and competencies of medical superintendents of public hospitals in Zimbabwe. IJRSS 338-352
• Gutu D, Sibanda T and Maibvisira G (2013) An evaluation of project management practices in the Zimbabwean Telecommunications sector
• Chimunda G and Sibanda T (2013) The role of government funding in youth entrepreneurial growth in Zimbabwe. IJRSS

Qualifications

• Master of Philosophy in Geography and environmental studies (2020-2022) - Spatio-temporal dynamics of agro-meteorological drought between 1990 and 2020 in Mberengwa and Zvishavane districts, Zimbabwe. (Midlands State University)
• Bachelor of science Honours degree in geography and environmental studies (2016-2019).   (Midlands State University).

  Research interests

• Geographic Information System 
• Remote sensing of the environment 
• Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
• Cloud Computing earth observation techniques 
• Environmental management
•  Climate Change and Climate Resilience.

    Publications..

1. Mupepi, O., Matsa, M. M., & Hove, J. (2024). A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS DROUGHT RISK ANALYSIS APROACH IN ARID SOUTH-WESTERN ZIMBABWE: PROSPECTS FOR INFORMED RESILIENCE BUILDING. Nature-Based Solutions, 100149.
2. Muringaniza, K., Mupepi, O., Musasa, T., & Mafirakureva, L. (2024). Land cover changes in rural communities of Zimbabwe pre and post land reform era; a case of Shurugwi South constituency. South African Geographical Journal, 1-22.
3. Mupepi, M., Marambanyika, T., Matsa , M., and Dube, T. (2024). A systematic review on remote sensing of wetland environments. Transactions of the royal society of South Africa, 1-24. Taylor and Francis
4. Shabani, T., Defe, R., Mavugara, R., Mupepi, O., & Shabani, T. (2024). Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) in solid waste management in Southern Africa: a review. SN Social Sciences, 4(2), 39.
5. Maruta, E., Matsa, M., Mupepi, O., & Dzawanda, B. (2023). Water safety and associated public health impacts in upcoming and informal urban settlements in Zimbabwe: case of Amsterdam Park in Harare. Sustainable Water Resources Management, 9(5), 138.
6. Mupepi, O. (2022). Remote Sensing Drought Indices and their Application in Mapping Spatial and Temporal Variations of Drought in Zimbabwe. J Remote Sens GIS, 11(9), 1000251.
7. Mupepi, O., & Matsa, M. (2023). COVID-19 induced DV in Zimbabwe’s Southlea Park residential area in Harare. Journal of Policy and Society, 1(1), 290-290.
8. Matsa, M. M., Dzawanda, B., Mupepi, O., & Hove, J. (2023). Sustainability of donor-funded projects in developing remote minority Tonga communities of Zimbabwe. Discover Sustainability, 4(1), 34
9. Mupepi, O., & Chinyemba, R. (2023). Land use/cover change and transormations in Upper Runde Sub-catchment area in Zimbabwe. Journal of Policy and Society, 1(1), 285-285.
10. Matsa, M. M., Mupepi, O., Hove, J., & Dzawanda, B. (2024). Binga's VaTonga communities involvement in Zambezi river fishery resource harvesting and management. Scientific African, 23, e02041.
11. Mupepi, O., & Matsa, M. M. (2023). A comparative analysis of changes in surface water resources in dry and wet areas of Zimbabwe between 1990 and 2020: the case of Mazowe and Mberengwa Districts. In Water, Land, and Forest Susceptibility and Sustainability (pp. 123-146). Academic Press.
12. Muringaniza, K., Madhara, K., Musasa, T., & Mupepi, O. (2024). Environmental challenges associated with disposal of baby diapers in Hwange town, Zimbabwe. Journal of Policy and Society, 1(1).
13. Matsa, M., & Mupepi, O. (2022). Flood risk and damage analysis in urban areas of Zimbabwe. A case of 2020/21 rain season floods in the city of Gweru. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 67, 102638.
14. Mupepi, O.,* and Matsa, M. (2023). Application of Vegetation Condition Index, Standardized Precipitation Index and human perceptions in monitoring spatio-temporal dynamics of drought. A case of Zvishavane District in Zimbabwe. Environmental Development, Elsevier 
15. Mupepi, O.,* and Matsa, M. (2023). Decadal spatio-temporal dynamics of drought in semi-arid regions of Zimbabwe between 1990 and 2020. A case of Mberengwa and Zvishavane Districts. Theoretical and Applied Climatology. Springer 
16. Mupepi, O. (2022). Remote sensing drought indices and their application in mapping spatial and temporal variations of drought in Zimbabwe. Journal of Remote Sensing and GIS. DOI: 10.35248/2469-4134.22.11.25 
17. Mupepi, O*., and Matsa, M. M. (2022). Seasonal dynamics of agro-meteorological drought in Mberengwa and Zvishavane districts between 2017 and 2020, Zimbabwe. Natural Hazards, 1-28.
18. Mupepi, O*., and Matsa, M. M. (2021). Spatio-temporal dynamics of drought in Zimbabwe between 1990 and 2020: a review. Spatial Information Research, 1-14.
19. Matsa, M. M., Chokuda, F., Mupepi, O., & Dzawanda, B. (2021). An assessment of groundwater quality in Zimbabwe’s urban areas: case of Mkoba 19 suburb, Gweru. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 193, 1-15.
20. Mupepi, O*., and Matsa, M. M. (2021). The influence of rainfall and soil-type distribution on uptake of small grains in semi-arid regions of Zimbabwe: A case of Mberengwa and Zvishavane districts. Environmental Challenges, 5, 100223.
21. Matsa, M., Mupepi. O*., and Musasa, T. (2021). Spatio-temporal analysis of urban area expansion in Zimbabwe between 1990 and 2020: The case of Gweru city. Environmental Challenges, 4, 100141.
22. Matsa, M., Musasa, T., and Mupepi, O. (2021). Loss of urban green spaces due to increased land use/cover changes between 2000-2019: the case of Gweru city, Zimbabwe. African Geographical Review, 1-19.
23. Matsa, M., Zhou, B., Mupepi, O., Defe, R., & Musasa, T. (2020). Occupational safety and health hazards associated with rehabilitation of sewer reticulation plants; a case of drawcard construction company sites in Redcliff, Zimbabwe. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management.
24. Matsa, M., Mupepi, O., Musasa, T. and Defe, R. (2020). A GIS and remote sensing aided assessment of land use/cover changes in resettlement areas; a case of ward 32 of Mazowe district, Zimbabwe. Journal of Environmental Management, 276, p.111312.

Qualifications:  

• PhD -Comparative Education and Education Management( UFS-Bloemfontein, South Africa)
• MED Educational Management (UZ- Zimbabwe)
• BED EAPPS (ZOU-Zimbabwe)
• Diploma In Education-Secondary (U.Z)   

Research interests: 

• Comparative education and educational management    
• Educational leadership and administration
• Technology leadership and ICT integration into education
• Contemporary issues in education
• Educational policy and planning 

Publications: 

1. Grootboom,  N, Guvhu, R & Tachiona T & Tsokota T(2024). Performance Management and Industry 4.0. Indusry 4.0 and People Analytics. A Technical Perspective of HRM, 39-50.

2. Rosemary Guvhu, Terence Tachiona, Munyaradzi Zhou & Tinashe Gwendolyn Zhou(2022) Research Agenda for Use of Machine Learning and Internet of Thngs in "People Analytics" in ICT and Data Sciences 149-169, CRS Press.

3. Guvhu R, Jita T, & MAO Akintunde(2021). School principals' perceived knoweledge towards information and communication technology in teaching and learning in Zimbabwean secondary schools. International Journal of Management in Education 15(6), 507-522.

4. Blessed Mveku, Rosemary Guvhu, Tanaka T.T Mutero, Esnath T.R Manhiwa, & Eukael, N Mbuyisa, (2023). The Effect of Entrepreneurship on the students' self-employement, empowerment and nurtuting the minds for the future. International Journal of Research Publications  Vol.135, Issue 1,  193-205.

5.

Presented paper:    

• Principal leadership and the integration of ICTs for teaching and learning, at the Postgraduate Student Conference held at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 29 to 30 September 2017.

• Bachelor of Architecture. Hons. (NUST).
• Bachelor of Architecture. Post Grad. (NUST).
• MACZ. MIAZ.

• Bachelor of Architecture Hons (NUST),
• Master of Architecture (NUST). MIAZ

• Healthcare Architecture,
• Sustainable Architecture,
• Construction technology,
• Building Services and systems 

 Academic Qualifications

• 2021- PhD, University of Fort Hare, East London, South Africa
• 2019-2021, Msc in Water Management and Governance, IHE Institute of Water Education,Delft,Netherlands
• 2010-2011, MA in Development Studies Degree, Midlands State University, Gweru
• 2000-2004, BA Hons History & Development Studies Degree, Midlands State University Gweru
• 2013-2014: Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education. Midlands State University, Gweru

Research Interests:

• Water security 
• Gender
• Contemporary politics and development issues

Publications

1. The constitution making process 2011-2013; Prospects and Challenges for political development of the country by Treda Mukuhlani in Selected Development Issues in Zimbabwe: Edited by Douglas Munemo and Jephias Matunhu pg 26-58
2. Water Scarcity in Communities, Coping Strategies and Mitigation Measures: The case of Bulawayo by Treda Mukuhlani and Mandlenkosi Taurai Nyamupingidza,  in  the Journal Of Sustainable Development, Volume 7, No 1, 2014, Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education pg 1-17
3. The role of Church Based Organisation in Peace-building: A case study of CCJP in Masvingo Diocese, 2008-2013 by Treda Mukuhlani, Ireen Mudeka and Prosper Manavele in Southern Peace Review Journal . Vol 3, No1,September 2014 pg 73 -108
4. Socio-political Repair and National Healing in the context of a Failed Demobilisation and a Perpetual War Mentality in Zimbabwe. Ireen Mudeka, Dorothy Goredema and Treda Mukuhlani in Southern Peace Review Journal . Vol 3, No1,September 2014 pg 12-33
5. Zimbabwe’s Government of National Unity: Successes and Challenges in Restoring Peace and Order by Treda Mukuhlani Journal of Power, Politics & Governance. June 2014, Vol. 2, No. 2 pg169-180
6. ‘Kupururudzira muroora songs in Muzvezve: Bride welcoming ceremony or relegation of women to the subaltern?" Journal Nokoko authored by Treda Mukuhlani and Wonder Maguraushe
7. Youth empowerment through small business development projects in Zimbabwe: the case of Gweru Young People’s Enterprise (GYPE). Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa by Treda Mukuhlani
8. Opportunities and Constraints of formalising the informal sector in post 2000 Zimbabwe, by Treda Mukuhlani in Value Addition and Economic Sustainability:Multidsciplinary Perspective Editors Vongai Zvidenga Nyawo ad Hazel and Tafadzwa Ngoshi, Midlands State University Press,2021 

Conferences 1.Attended the Gender Political and Economic Mainstreaming Conference Funded by OSSREA in KAMPALA, UGANDA in June 2013. 2.Presented a paper at the International Conference on Economic Integration, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development14TH – 16TH OCTOBER 2015, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe entitled ‘Opportunities and Constraints of formalising the informal sector in post 2000 Zimbabwe’ 3.Presented a paper at the 17 WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium on Integrated Water Resources Management: Water Security, Sustainability and Development in Eastern and Southern Africa Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) Botswana 26 – 28 October 2016  entitled‘Bulawayo residents’ perceptions and attitudes towards the introduction of prepaid water meter systems’    

• Msc Gender and Policy Studies
• Bsc Special Honours in Sociology
• Bsc Social Sciences
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education.

• Gender and Development,
• Gender, Peace and Security,
• Sociology of Rural Development,
• Socio-linguistics,
• Social capital

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology student (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
•  Master of Science in Sociology and Social Anthropology (University of Zimbabwe)
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Sociology (University of Zimbabwe)

Research Interests: 

• Youth Studies
• Migration Studies
• Identities
• Urban Sociology
• Social Policy
• Political Sociology. 

Publications:

Ngwenya, P. & Moyo, T. (2024). Covid-19 and managing urban marginality in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Cities, 150, 105029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.105029 

Moyo, T. (2024). Of vaccines, biopower, subjects and governmentality: An ethnographic enquiry on Zimbabwean Covid-19 vaccination drive. Anthropology Southern Africa, 47(1), 20-31. https://doi.org/10.1080/23323256.2023.2265942 

Chadambuka, P., Moyo, T., Zengeni, F., Gandah, P. P. T. (2024). Domestic Communal Land Grabbing and Dwindling Peri-Urban Spaces: The Case of Midlands District’s Mataga Communal Areas. In Matanzima, J., Chadambuka, P., Helliker, K. (eds.) Natural Resource-Based Conflicts in Rural Zimbabwe. London https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003424697/natural-resource-based-conflicts-rural-zimbabwe-joshua-matanzima-patience-chadambuka-kirk-helliker 

Moyo, T. (2023). “The 2030 Agenda, Climate Urbanism and Urban Planning in Zimbabwe,” in Cobbinah, P. B. and Gaisie, E. (eds) Reimagining Urban Planning in Africa. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 282–302. doi: 10.1017/9781009389457.021.

Moyo, T. (2023). Subaltern urbanism as a way of life: Redefining and (re) imagining postcolonial urbanity in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Journal of Urban Affairs, 45(3), 428-440. https://doi.org/10.1080/07352166.2022.2099284 

Moyo, T. (2020). Sexuality as a tool to gain political power: an introspection of Zimbabwean elections of 2013. African Identities, 18(4), 421-434. https://doi.org/10.1080/14725843.2020.1777837 

Moyo, T. (2015). Informalisation and Privatisation of Social Protection and Social Security in the Context of Zimbabwean Economic Downturn. In R. Mahomva & S. Moyo, (eds) The Post-1980 Chimurengas Explained. Bulawayo: LAN, pp.73-96 

Qualifications: 

• DLitt. et. Phil. Languages and Literature (2022), Fort Hare.
• M.A Applied English Linguistics (2014),
• B.A (Hons) English and Communication (2009),
• Post Graduate Diploma in Media and Society Studies (2013)

Research Interests:

• Applied linguistics,
• Stancetaking,
• Academic Writing,
• Social Media,
• Onomastics

Publications:

• Chikara, T. O., & Sabao, C. (2019). Rule Flouting As Argumentation Strategy: A Case of the South African and Zimbabwean Parliaments . In E. Jakaza (Ed.), Argumentation and Appraisal in Parliamentary Discourse. Hershey: IGI Global.
• Sabao, C., & Chikara, T. O. (2018). Social Media as Alternative Public Sphere for Citizen Participation and Protest in National Politics in Zimbabwe: the case of #thisflag. In F. Endong (Ed.), Exploring the role of Social Media in Transnational Advocacy. Hershey: IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266666916639743
• Chikara, T.O. (2018) Book Review: Pocket guide for Communication Skills: Saidi, U. Dande Journal of Social Sciences and Communication. Vol 2(2). Https://doi.org/10.15641/dande.v2i2.41
• Maganga, A.T., Tembo, C., Chikara, T.O. (2022) Oliver Mutukudzi as a cultural activist: Exploring Africanity in Tuku Music. In Chitando, E., Mateveke, P., Nyakudya, M., Chinouriri, B. (eds) The Life and Music of Oliver Mtukudzi. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-80728-3_8#citeas 
• Chikara, T.O., Landa, N., Zhou, S. (2022) Conflicting Images of Mugabe and of Zimbabwe under Mugabe in Twenty-first century literary imaginaries. In Sabao, C., Mahomva, R., Mhandara, L. (eds) Re/membering Robert Mugabe: Politics, Legacy, Philosophy and Death. Leaders of Africa Network (LAN), Bulawayo.
• Sabao, C., Mugadza, M., Chikara, T.O. (2022) Death of a tyrant? From liberation fighter to deposed leader? Frames of Robert Mugabe's death in selected Zimbabwean and British media. In Sabao, C., Mahomva, R., Mhandara, L. (eds) Re/membering Robert Mugabe: Politics, Legacy, Philosophy and Death. Leaders of Africa (LAN), Bulawayo.
• Chikara, T.O., Landa, N. & Madoda, C. (2023) Stance in the Academic Writing of Zimbabwean Students Using English as a Second Language. Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education. Volume 17(1) pp.116-132.
• Chikara, T.O. (2024) An onomastic survey of contemporary Zimbabwe's musical arts industry. The Dyke 17(2).
• Chikara, T.O. (2024)  Navigating stancetaking at university. An explorative study of first year writing in Zimbabwe. In Mavengano E and Sabao, C. Languages Matters in Contemporary Zimbabwe. Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781032705897-7/navigating-stancetaking-university-tendai-owen-chikara?context=ubx

Community Engagement: 

• Trainer in Communication & Conflict Resolution
• Peer educator
• Youth Leadership Training
• Blogger

Qualifications:

• Master of Commerce in Marketing Strategy- Midlands State University.
• Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management - Midlands State University.
• Bsc Special Honours Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation- Lupane State University

Research Interests:

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Quality Management
• Brand Management
• Consumer Behaviour
• Integrated Marketing Communication

Publications:

Qualifications:

• MTech Machine Design
• BTech Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
• HND Mechanical Engineering
• ND Draughting & Design Technology
• Certificate Advanced Computer Aided Engineering
• Certificate Advanced Machining Technology with CAD/CAM
• Certificate CNC Technology
• Certificate Machine Tool Maintenance

Research Interests:

• Machine Design
• Rapid Prototyping, additive manufacturing, 3D printing
• Laser beam machining
• Electro discharge machining
• CNC Technology, Adaptive machining/optimization

• Plant Microbe interactions
• Plant growth promotion,
• Disease supression,
• Stress tolerance,
• Rhizosphere ecology,
• Microbial applications such as Biofertilizers, Biopesticides
• Composting enhancers

Qualifications

• Bsc Honours Geography and Environmental Studies
• Master of Philosophy (MPhiL) in Geography.

Research interests

• Resilience building and rural community development
• Climate change and variability adaptation and management
• Sustainable water resources management
• Safety and health
• Disaster risk reduction and management
• Food security
• cleaner and smart production system

  Publications

1. Mavugara, R., Matsa, M. and Defe, R., 2024. Performance assessment of Mabula municipal wastewater plant: Zvishavane town, Zimbabwe. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, p.103575.
2. Takunda Shabani · Rameck Defe · Roberta Mavugara· Oshneck Mupepi (2024 ·Tapiwa Shabani1 Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) in solid waste management in Southern Africa: a review
3. Defe, R. and Matsa, M., 2024. The significance of stakeholder engagement towards building sustainable climate smart villages in Mwenezi District. Environmental Challenges, p.100855.
4. Roberta Mavugara, Mark Matsa and Rameck Defe, (2023) Enhancing Optimal Resource Recovery from Municipal Wastewater Sludge: Selection of Appropriate Waste to Energy Technologies for Zvishavane Urban, Zimbabwe
5. Makuvaro Veronica, Defe Rameck, Matsa Makomborero Mark, Mapfungautsi Rungano, Muchianga Nyasha,  (2022) Enhancing disaster risk reduction through adoption of climate smart initiatives in marginal communities of southern Zimbabwe: Elsevier Journal of Environmental Challenges, Volume 9, 100637. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2022.100637  
6. Matsa, M., Shuche, C., Musasa, T. and Defe, R., (2022). Surface water distribution challenges and elephant impacts on woody species in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Tropical Ecology, pp.1-11.
7. Matsa, M.M., Mazire, F., Musasa, T. and Defe, R., (2022). Health and safety issues within artisanal and small-scale gold mining: a case for Penhalonga, Ward 21 Mutasa District, Zimbabwe. African Geographical Review, 41(1), pp.93-107.
8. Defe, R., and Matsa., M (2021). Resilience Building Initiatives to Counter Shocks and Stressors Affecting Rural Communities in Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe. Journal of Environmental change in Africa and the Middle East. 10.1007/978-3-319-45648-5
9. Defe, R., and Matsa., M (2021). The contribution of climate smart interventions to enhance sustainable livelihoods in Chiredzi District. Journal of Social Ecological Systems
10. Matsa, M., Alick, A, Musasa T., Defe, R. (2021) Public-Private Partnerships on Water and Sanitation Issues in Small Towns: Case of Mvurwi, Zimbabwe, Springer Nature Switzerland, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_4256-1
11. Matsa, M.M., Mazire, F., Musasa, T. and Defe, R., (2020). Health and safety issues within artisanal and small-scale gold mining: a case for Penhalonga, Ward 21 Mutasa District, Zimbabwe. African Geographical Review. DOI: 10.1080/19376812.2020.1850300
12. Matsa, M., Mupepi, O, Musasa T., Defe, R. (2020) A GIS and remote sensing aided assessment of land use/cover changes in resettlement areas; a case of ward 32 of Mazowe district, Zimbabwe. Journal of Environmental Management;  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111312
13. Matsa, M., Zhou, B., Mupepi, O, Defe, R., Musasa T., (2020) Occupational safety and health hazards associated with rehabilitation of sewer reticulation plants; A case of drawcard construction company sites in Redcliff, Zimbabwe, Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management. 13(5): 597 – 607, 2020. doi: https://ejesm.org/doi/v13i5.8
14. Marambanyika, T., Sakarombe, S., Musasa, T., Defe, R (2020) Biogas technology adoption as an alternative source of energy in Domboshava communal area of Zimbabwe: Benefits and Challenges. Journal of Geographical Research, 3(3), 23 -32.
15. Marambanyika, T., Begede, L., Musasa, T., Defe, R (2020) The role of pre-task risk assessment in accident prevention at a mine in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe. The Dyke Journal, 14 (1)

• MCom Tourism and Hospitality Management
• BCom Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Education

• MSc Hospitality and Tourism
• BCom Tourism and Hospitality Management
• HND in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, Midlands State University (2013).
• Master of Arts in Applied English Linguistics, Midlands State University (2010)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Communication, Midlands State  University (2007)
• Doctor of Literature Applied Languages, Nelson Mandela University, (2023)

Research Interests-

• Genre studies
• Academic writing
• social media
• socio-linguistics
• teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Collaborative writing

Publications:

• Hlatshwayo, P. (2016) Teaching English for specific purposes in a changing Educational Context: A Case of Midlands State University’, International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Culture, 3, (1), 42-51.
• Hlatshwayo, P. (2016) The other side of social media: an Ubuntu approach’, International Journal of language and Linguistics, 4, (4), 153-156
• Hlatshwayo, P. (2016)  Generic Grouping in Newspapers: A systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) Approach, The International journal of Humanities and social studies, 4, (10), 105-112. Gumbo, L., Gumbo, I. and Hlatshwayo, P.  (2016) Once upon a time: The Folktale as a Pedagogical Tool in English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching and Learning, Ideal Journal of Education and Policy Studies, 2,(5),154-15.

• BSC honours in Geography and Environmental Studies- MSU
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education- ZOU
• OSHEMAC course NSSA
• Master of Sciences in Social Ecology-UZ

• Sustainable mining
• Ecology
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental Politics

• MSc in Safety Health and Environmental Management. (Midlands State University) 
• Occupational Safety Health and Environmental Management Certificate. (NSSA - Harare Institute of Technology).
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management. (University of Zimbabwe). 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Safety Health and Environmental Management. (Midlands State University).
• Bachelor of Social Sciences Local Governance Studies Honours Degree. (Midlands State University).

• Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Quality.
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
• Good Governance and Environmental Management.
• Waste Management.
• Public Health Management.
• Occupational Hygiene.
• Ergonomics.
• Food Safety, Water and Sanitation.

• MPhil in Geography and Environmental Studies
• BSc Honours in Geography and Environmental Studies.

• wetlands,
• ecosystems,
• waste management,
• environmental management
• local and indigenous knowledge systems.

1. Ngwenya, K. and Marambanyika, T.,  (2021) Trends in use of remotely sensed data in wetlands assessment and monitoring in Zimbabwe.  African Journal of Ecology, 59(3).
2. Marambanyika, T., Mupfiga, U.N., Musasa, T, and Ngwenya, K,. Local perceptions on the impact of drought on wetland ecosystem services and associated household livelihood benefits: the case of Driefontein Ramsar site in Zimbabwe. Land, 10(6)
3. Ngwenya,K., and Marambanyika, T. Stakeholders' composition, knowledge and use of Earth Observation data in wetland ecological assessment, Zimbabwe. Scientific African, 21.

• Waste Management

• Dip Ed (Geo)
• Bed (Geo)
• Post Grad SHE
• MSc SHE

• International Marketing

• Mupemhi. S.& Mupemhi R (2006).Understanding Service failure and complaint management in marketing oriented organizations: A Review, Dyke.
• Mupemhi. S., Duve, R & Mupemhi. R (2011) The impact of the Internet on Agro-marketing: A case of food processing and exporting SMEs in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Business Management Studies.
• Mupemhi.S & Mupemhi. R (2012) Branding in Emerging markets: Lessons for Zimbabwe. International Journal of Management and Business Studies (IJMBS).
• Mupemhi. S., Duve. R & Mupemhi. R (2013) Factors affecting the Internationalisation of Manufacturing SMEs in Zimbabwe, ICBE Policy brief, Trust Africa-IDRC.

• MSc in Tropical Entomology (UZ)
• BSc (Hons) In Biological Sciences (UZ)
• Studies In Progress: Doctor of Philosophy in Stored Product Entomology

• Molecular Genetics
•  Entomology.

• Bare, J. and Mutambara-Mabveni, A. (2010). Behavioural characteristics of the Scale insect Aspidoproctus sp. near glaber (Homoptera: Margarodidae) in different instar stages in Miombo woodlands in Hurungwe, Zimbabwe.MSUJSAT Vol 2(1)

• Mubvekeri, W., Bare, J and Makaka, C. M. (2014). Assessing the diversity and intensity of pesticide use in communal area conton production in Zimbabwe. J. Ecol. and Nat. Res,

• In Press: Bare J. and Chinhengo A. Preliminary investigation of the effect of Trichoderma harzinum  (isolate T 77) on the growth of Phellinus remosus in culture.(Journal Title Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection: Taylor & Francis)

• Bare, J and Tsuro B. Evaluation of the functional response of the ladybird beetle Cheilomenes lunata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and its potential as a biological control agent for the cabbage aphid Brevicoryne brassicae (Homoptera: Aphididae)( Journal Title: Biocontrol Science and Technology: Taylor & Francis)

• Bare, J., Moyo, P. and Chimoga, A. R. The functional responses of Hippodamia (Adonia) variegata feeding on the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii.
• Mguni S., Manda J., Bare J., Chekenya L., Makaure Jand Makaka C. In press. In vitro antibacterial activity of honey against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Elixir International Journal.
• Mguni S, SibandaN ,Bare J , MakakaCastonand Mabaya L.In press. An assessment of the microbial quality of sausage and chicken sold in formal and informal markets at a taxi rank in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Elixir International Journal.

• Bare, J and Tsuro B. Evaluation of the functional response of the ladybird beetle Cheilomeneslunata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and its potential as a biological control agent for the cabbage aphid Brevicorynebrassicae (Homoptera: Aphididae)(Journal Title: Biocontrol Science andTechnology: Taylor & Francis)
• Bare, J., Moyo, P. and Chimoga, A. R.The functional responses of Hippodamia (Adonia) variegata feeding on the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii

• Currently Studying PhD in Information Systems , University of South Africa
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education , Midlands State University
• MSc Management Information Systems, Midlands State University
• BSc Information Systems, Midlands State University

• Social networking sites
• ICT4D
• Cloud Computing

• Musungwini .S, Mugoniwa B., Furusa S.S. & Rebanowako T. G (2016). An analysis of the use of cloud computing among university lecturers: a case study in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 53-70
• Musungwini, S., Mahlangu, G.,Mugoniwa, B., & Furusa, S. S., (2016). Framework for Threat Modelling for a Power Utility: Case of Zimbabwe Power Utility Company. International Journal of Computer Science and Business Informatics, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 8-23.
• Mahlangu, G.,Mugoniwa, B., Furusa, S. S., & Musafare C.(2016). Implementation of e-Government Services using Java Technologies: A Methodological Guide in Improving an e-Police Management System in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Computer Science and Business Informatics, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 32-43.
• Gilbert, Mahlangu., Samuel Simbarashe, Furusa., Musafare, Chikonye., Beauty, Mugoniwa., ‘Evaluating the Adoption of Deductive Database Technology in Augmenting Criminal Intelligence in Zimbabwe: Case of Zimbabwe Republic Police’, International Journal of Computer Science and Business Informatics IJCSBI.ORG ISSN, 16(2), pp. 1694–2108.
• Furusa, Samuel Simbarashe., Mahlangu, Gilbert., Mugoniwa, Beauty., Giyane, Maxmillan., Rebanowako, Tuarai George (2016) ‘A conceptual Model for Highway Speed Monitoring and Enforcement in Zimbabwe’, Journal of Systems Integration, 7(4), pp. 19–24. doi: 10.20470/jsi.v7i4.269
• Mugoniwa, B., Musungwini, S. and Furusa, S. S. (2018) ‘Exploring the Pros and Cons of Social Media Use : Is It Time for Organisations to Consider Appointing Social Media Officers’, 7(9), pp. 290–296. doi: 10.21275/ART20191024

• MSc-Inorganic Chemistry, Bindura University of Science Education
• BSc (Hons) Chemistry, Bindura University of Science Education
• Diploma in Education (Science), University of Zimbabwe 

• Environmental remediation
• Developing novel nano-sorbents and membranes for wastewater treatment, 
• Development of Biosensors,
• Inorganic synthesis
• Nanotechnology and drug delivery

• Jackfama, T., Moyo, M., Nharingo, T., Shumba, M., Okonkwo, J. (2019). Water hyacinth modified carbon paste electrode for simultaneous electrochemical stripping analysis of Cd (II) and Pb (II), International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry 99 (1), 47-60.
• Vincent Usai, Tawanda Mugadza, Fidelis Chigondo, Munyaradzi Shumba, Tichaona Nharingo, Mambo Moyo, Piwai Tshuma (2019). Synthesis and Characterisation of cobalt oxide nanoparticles decorated graphene oxide and its electrocatalytic behavior. Polyhedron 157, 192-199
• U Guyo, N Matewere, K Matina, T Nharingo, M Moyo. (2017). Fabrication of a sustainable maize stover-graft-methyl methacrylate biopolymer for remediation of methyl red contaminated wasters. Sustainable materials and technologies 13, 9-17
• Moyo, M., Chirinda, A., Nharingo, T. (2016). Removal of Copper from Aqueous Solution Using Chemically Treated Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Leaf Powder. CLEAN–Soil, Air, Water 44 (5), 488-495
• T Muzvidziwa, M Moyo, JO Okonkwo, M Shumba, T Nharingo, U Guyo, (2017). Electrodeposition of zinc oxide nanoparticles on multiwalled carbon nanotube-modified electrode for determination of caffeine in wastewater effluent, International journal of environmental analytical chemistry. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry 97 (7), 623-636.
• T Nharingo, M Moyo (2016). Application of Opuntia ficus-indica in bioremediation of wastewaters. A critical review. Journal of environmental management 166, 55-72
• Nharingo, T., Moyo, M and Mahamadi, C (2015) Kinetics and equilibrium studies on the biosorption of Cr(VI) by Vigna Subterranean (L.) Verdc hull. International Journal of Environmental Research. 10 (1), 85-96
• Nharingo, T., Ndumo, T and Moyo, M (2015) Human health risks due to heavy metals through consumption of wild mushrooms from Macheke forest, Rail Block forest and Muganyi communal lands in Zimbabwe. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Environmental monitoring and assessment 187 (12), 738.
• Moyo. M., Makore, G and Nharingo, T (2015). Afzelia quanzensis bark extract for green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and study of their antibacterial activity. International Journal of Industrial Chemistry 6 (4), 329-338
• Guyo, U., Makawa, T., Moyo, M., Nharingo, T., Nyamunda, B.C and Mugadza, T (2015). Application of response surface methodology for Cd(II) adsorption on maize tassel-magnetite nanohybrid adsorbent. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. Journal of environmental chemical engineering 3 (4), 2472-2483.
• Nharingo, T., Zivurawa, M.T and Guyo, U (2015) Exploring the use of cactus Opuntia ficus indica in the biocoagulation–flocculation of Pb(II) ions from wastewaters. International journal of environmental science and technology 12 (12), 3791-3802. International journal of environmental science and technology 12 (12), 3791-3802
• Nharingo, T and Ngwenya, J.T (2013). Single and Binary sorption of lead (II) and Zinc (II) ions onto Eichhornia Crassipes (water hyacinth) ash. International Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative 2, 419-426
• Nharingo, T., Shoniwa, V., Hunga, O and Shumba, M (2013). Exploring the biosorption of Methylene Blue dye onto acid treated sugarcane bagasse. An equilibrium isotherm study. International Journal of Current Research. International Journal of Current Research. 5, 2169-2175.
• Chigondo, M., Guyo, U., Shumba, M., Chigondo, F., Nyamunda, B., Moyo, M and Nharingo, T (2013). Utilization of Coal Fly Ash Zeolites in the Removal of Copper (II) Ions from an Aqueous Solution. IRACST – Engineering Science and Technology: An International Journal.
• U.Guyo, M. Chigondo, M. Shumba, F. Chigondo, B. Nyamunda, M. Moyo, T. Nharingo. (2013). Synthesis and Characterisation of Zeolites  From Coal Fly Ash (CFA). Engineering Science and Technology: An International Journal. 3 (4): 714-718.

• The second symposium on analytical chemistry for sustainable development – ACSD2013 and the 4th Federation of African Chemical Societies (FASC) congress Marrakech (Morocco), May 7-9, 2013

• DPhil in Human Resource Management
• MSc Human Resource Management
• BSc Honours Degree in Human Resource Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education
• Diploma in Human Resource Management (IPMZ)

• Performance management, 
• Human Resource Information systems, 
• Knowledge Management and Public Sector HRM

1. Mahapa M. & Chirasha V.(2012). Emotional Intelligence and Effective leadership.A case study of a minning company in Zimbabwe.DYKE a Journal of the Midlands State University. Vol 6, No 2 pp 100-113
2. Mahapa M. & Chirasha V.(2012). An assessment on the uptake level of a fully Integrated Human Resource Information System (HRIS).A Case of the Midlands State university.Public Administration Research.Vol 1, No 1 pp 121-127.
3. Chirasha V.& Mahapa M. (2012). An analysis of the causes and impact of deviant behavior in the workplace.The case of secretaries in State Univerities. Journal of Emerging Trends in Economies and Management Sciences. Vol 3, No 5 pp 415-421
4. Mahapa M. (2013). Impact of Knowledge Management strategies on organizational performance  in the Hospitality industry. Public Administration Research. Vol 2, No 1 pp 76-83
5. Bhebe Q & Mahapa M. (2014), The Decline in Trade Union Density 21^st Century in Zimbabwe. A case of Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU),Journal of Human Resource Management and Labour studies. Vol 2, No 1 pp 67-82.
6. Mahapa M., Dzimbiri L, & Maphosa F. (2015). Performance  Management in Public Sector Organisations: Benefits and Complexities. Online Journal of Social Sciences Research.Vol 4, Issue 2 pp 18-22
7. Mahapa M., Dzimbiri L, & Maphosa F. (2015). Performance Management hurdles in a public health sector organization in Zimbabwe. European Scientific Journal. Vol 11,No 32 pp 244-263.

1. Mahapa M, (2012). Enhancing Employer of Choice Status through human resource management practices: Lessons for the public service in Zimbabwe.Vol X no 2 Quiet Mountain Essays

• Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education , Midlands State University
• MCom  Accounting, Midlands State University
• BCom Accounting , Midlands State University

• Corporate governance
• Information technology Governance
• Information security
• Finance

• Madzikanda, F., Musiiwa, T., Giyane, M., Mutembedza, A. N., Mamboko, P. & Rebanowako, T.G. (2013). Investigating The Awareness Of Social Engineering On Current And Future Employees. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary (JIARM), Volume 1, Issue No. 8, pp: 466-475.
• Mamboko, P., Tsokota, P., Giyane, M. & Mhaka, C. (2013). Meeting The Funding Gap In Urban Local Authorities In Zimbabwe-A Case Study Of Gweru City Council. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary (JIARM), Volume 1, Issue No. 8, pp: 368-380.
• Jamba, F., Chipfumbu, C. T., Tsokota, T., & Mamboko, P. (2013). IT Governance Practices and Enterprise Effectiveness in Zimbabwe: a Case of a Zimbabwean Bank. European Journal of Business and Management, 5(20), 130-135.
• Mamboko, P., Zhou, M., Tsokota, T., & Mhaka, C. (2015). IT Governance: Status and Level of Implementation in Zimbabwean Urban Local Authorities. European Journal of Business and Management, 7(1), 173-178.
• Mupfiga, P., Tsokota, T. &  Mamboko, P. (2015).  Challenges to the implementation of information technology risk management and compliance in Zimbabwean state universities. The International Journal Of Engineering And Science (IJES), 4(12), 54-60.