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Mrs L.K. Nyanga
Lecturer/ Chairperson
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Tel: +263 4 303211 Ext 15067
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Academic qualifications:
BSc Honours Biochemistry, MSc Biotechnology
PhD Student (Food Science – Microbiology: Wageningen University the Netherlands)
Teaching:
Food Microbiology, Cell Biology and Immunology, Food
Fermentation, Food Biotechnology, Food Chemistry,
Product Development and Marketing, Dairy Technology,
Sanitation and Legislation.
Research Areas:
Indigenous food fermentations, Starter cultures, Food
safety, Quality systems, HACCP, Small-scale agro-
processing technologies, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS
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Publications
Nyanga L.K, Nout M.J.R, Gadaga T.H; Boekhout T, Zwietering M.H. 2008. Traditional processing of masau fruits (Ziziphus mauritiana) in Zimbabwe. Journal of Ecology of Food and Nutrition
Nyanga L.K, Nout M.J.R, Gadaga T.H, Theelen B, Boekhout T, Zwietering M.H. 2007. Yeasts and lactic Acid Bacteria microbiota from Masau (Ziziphus mauritiana) Fruits and their fermented fruit pulp in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Food Microbiology,120, 159-166.
Nyanga, L. K.; Nout, M. J. R.; Gadaga, T. H.; Boekhout, T. and Zwietering, M. 2006. Isolation and Identification of yeasts from masau (Ziziphus mauritiana) fruits and their Fermented Products in Zimbabwe. The 20th International ICFMH Symposium on Food safety and food biotechnology: diversity and global impact, Abstract book page 250.
Ndlovu, P. D.; Mduluza, T.; Kjetland, E. F.;Midzi, N.; Nyanga, L.; Gundersen, S.G.; Friis, H. and Gomo, E. 2006. Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis and HIV in females living in rural community of Zimbabwe: does age matter? Transaction of the Royal Society of Tropical medicine and Hygiene, 101,433-438.
Vogel, R. F. and Nyanga, L. K. 2005. Sourdough Fermentation. In Food Fermentation ed. Nout, R. M. J., de Vos, W. M. and Zwietering, M. H., pp 53-60. Wageningen Academic Publishers, the Netherlands. ISBN 9076998833
Gadaga, T.H., Nyanga, L.K. & Mutukumira A.N. 2004. The occurrence, growth and control of pathogens in African fermented foods. African journal of Food, agriculture, Nutrition and development, 4:1-13.
Midzi, N., Ndlovu, P.D., Nyanga, L.K., Kjetland, E.F., Reimert, C.M., Vennervald, D., Mudenge, G., Friis, H., Gundersen, S.G., & Mduluza,T. 2003. Assessment of eosinophil cationic protein as a possible diagnostic marker for female genital schistosomiasis in women living in a Schistosoma haematobium endemic area. Parasitology Immunology, 25:581-588.
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Dr S. Nyagura
Lecturer
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Academic qualifications:
PhD Degree, MSc Child Development , BSc
Teaching:
Advanced Topics in Nutrition
Nutrition Education & Communication
Food nutrition & Agricultural Systems
Fundamentals of Nutrition
Research Areas:
Family and work relationships, consumer choices
Maternal and Child Nutrition
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Publications
Research paper on attitudes of Zimbabwean parents towards selected child feeding practices was
Published.
Books for children’s reading covering Health and Aids Education and Population Education.
Nyagura S. (1993). Lets Talk About Immunization, Teacher’s Books, Grade 6, College Press.
Nyagura S, et al(1990). Action Magazine Production for SADC Countries.
Nyagura S. & Malaba T. (1996). Longman Primary home economics, Grade 7 Pupils, Longmans.
Nyagura S. & Malaba T. (1996). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 7 Pupils, Longman, Zambia
Nyagura S. & Malaba T. (1996). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 7 Pupils, Longmans
Nyagura S. & Malaba T. (1996). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 7 Pupils, Longmans
Nyagura S. & Malaba T. (1994). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 5 Pupils, Longmans
Nyagura S. & Malaba T. (1993). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 5 Pupils, Longmans
Nyagura S. & Malaba T. (1993). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 4 Pupils, Longmans
Nyagura S. & Malaba T. (1996). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 4 Pupils, Longmans
Nyagura S. & Moyo S. (1993). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 3 Pupils, Longmans.
Nyagura S. & Moyo S. (1994). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 3 Pupils, Longmans.
Nyagura S. & Moyo S. (1992). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 2 Pupils, Longmans.
Nyagura S. & Moyo S. (1991). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 2 Pupils, Longmans.
Nyagura S. & Moyo S. (1991). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 1 Pupils, Longmans.
Nyagura S. & Moyo S. (1991). Longman Primary Home Economics, Grade 1 Pupils, Longmans.
Nyagura S. & Gweme I. Population Education Teachers Book.
Rural Urban Differences and Breast Feeding Practices of children by Black Zimbabwean Parent
Volume 11 Number 1 March 1999, Human Resources Reserch Centre (HRRC)
Gweme I.; Nyagura S.; Marechera R.; Mpofu M.; Chimanikire N. (1996) Population Education Pupils” Book,
Grade 1-7, UNESCO and UNFPA.
UNICEF, AIDS programme Form 3 AIDS Book
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Mr C. Benhura
Lecturer
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Tel: +263 4 303211 Ext 15099
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Academic qualifications:
BSc General (Chemistry and Biochemistry), MSc in Analytical Chemistry.
Teaching:
Food Chemistry, Meat Technology, Quality, Assurance, Food Legislation, Food Analysis, Edible Oils and Fats Technology.
Research Areas:
Toxic heavy metals in food and water, food quality management, food chemistry and food legislation
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Publications
1. Benhura C., Zaranyika M.F and Ndlovu M., 2008, The Effect of Industrial Dump waste Disposal on
Ground Water Quality”, Journal of Applied Sciences in Southern Africa , Volume 13 issue 1 .
2. Benhura C and Zaranyika M.F, 2010,The Effect of Industrial Dump waste Disposal on Surface Water
Quality, Journal of Applied Sciences in Southern Africa , Volume 13, issue 2
3. Benhura C*, Makamba F., Mushanguri G., Gumiro N and Muzivi I, 2010, Yield Analysis at a Poultry
Processing Plant in Harare, Zimbabwe, African Journal of Food, Agriculture , Nutrition and
Development, Volume 10, Issue 10, 4219-4234
4. Benhura C, In process Quality Control In the Food and Water Industry, Sub-Saharan Africa Regional
Workshop on Food Education, Security and Social Perspectives, Workshop proceedings October 2008,
Addis Ababa.
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Ms F. Pswarayi
Lecturer
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Telephone: +263-4-303211 Ext 15067
Cell Number: +263-774354399
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Skype: missfeta
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Academic qualifications:
BSc Biological Sciences and Biochemistry, MSc Food Technology
Teaching:
Food Microbiology, Food Toxicology, Sanitation and Legislation, Fruit and Vegetable Technology, Food Fermentations, Food Analysis
Research Areas:
Food Microbiology and Food Safety
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Mrs N.G.T. Mushonga
Lecturer
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Telephone: +263-4-303211
Ext15099
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Academic qualifications:
BSc Biology, MSc Home Economic, PhD candidate
Teaching:
Principles of Nutrition – Micronutrients
Techniques in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
Nutritional Epidemiology
Nutritional Assessment and Surveillance
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
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Research Areas: (Work in Progress)
1. Book writing on Diabetes Type 2
2. Research on Mathematical Pass Rate among “O” level Students in Zimbabwe.
3. Nutritional status of University of Zimbabwe students
4. Child rearing practices in the farming communities
5. PhD research on Nutritional status of Preschool children aged 3 – 5 years in Mashonaland East
Province and Harare suburbs in Zimbabwe with special focus on overweight and its predisposition to Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Publications
Publication in non-referred Journal Nutrition and Lifestyle of Barclays Bank Employees: Barclays Bank Wellness Program. May 2011.
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Mrs P. Chopera
Lecturer
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Telephone: +263-4-303211 Ext
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Academic qualifications:
BSc Nutrition (University of Zimbabwe 2000-2003)
MSc Nutrition and Health specialization: Public Health Nutrition (Wageningen University and Research Centre 2008-2010)
PhD Candidate (Wageningen University and Research Centre since January 2011)
Teaching:
Introduction to Nutrition Sciences
Principles of Nutrition: Macronutrients
Advanced Topics in Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition Education and Communication
Research Areas:
Vitamin A and dark adaptation
Iron fortification of cereal foods
Zinc enrichment of drinking water, effects on the following : serum zinc status, growth and morbidity from diarrhea and ARI in under 5’s.
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Mr B. Chipurura
Lecturer
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Telephone: +263-4-303211
Ext 15066
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Academic qualifications:
BSc Food Science and Technology
BSc Fourth year Honours Food Science and Technology
MPhil in Biochemistry
PhD candidate
Teaching:
Food Chemistry – Macro - components
Meat Technology
Food Engineering II
Research Areas:
Traditional foods
DPHIL TITLE: Formulation and Characterization of Selected Food Products from Adansonia digitata L. fruit pulp
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Publications
1. Nhukarume, L., Chipurura, B., Chikwambi, Z. and Muchuweti M. Phenolic content and antioxidant capacities of Parinari curatelifolia, Strychnos spinosa and Adansonia digitata. Journal of Food Biochemistry, vol 34, supplement 1, March 2010, pp 207-221(15)
2. Muchuweti, M., Kasiamhuru, A., Benhura, M.A.N., Chipurura, B., Amuna, P., Zotor, F. and Parawira, W. 2009. Assessment of the nutritional value of wild leafy vegetables consumed in the Buhera district of Zimbabwe: A preliminary study. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS) 806:323-330.
3. Munodawafa, T., Lameck, S., Chagonda, L.I., Muchuweti, M., Moyo, S.R and Chipurura, B. Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of some Zimbabwean Traditional Medicinal Plants. Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants Vol. 30: Drug Plants IV, 12: pp 204-213.
4. Chipurura, B., Muchuweti, M. and Manditsera, F. 2010. Effects of thermal treatment on the phenolics content and antioxidant activity of some vegetables. Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2(3): 176 186.
5. Chipurura, B. and Muchuweti, M. 2010. Effect of irradiation and high pressure processing on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacities of vegetables. Asia Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2(4): 190-199.
6. Chipurura, B., Muchuweti, M., Parawira, W. and Kasiyamhuru, A. (2011) An assessment of the phenolic content, composition and antioxidant capacity of Bidens pilosa, Cleome gynandra, Corchorus olitorius, Galinsoga parviflora and Amaranthus hybridus. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 911:417-426
http://www.actahort.org/books/911/911_48.htm
7. Chipurura, B., Muchuweti, and Kasiyamhuru, A. (2012). Wild leafy vegetables consumed in Buhera district of Zimbabwe and their total tannins, Proanthocyanidins and flavonoids content. Ecology of Food and Nutrition. In Press. Accepted March 2012.
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