Pro-Vice Chancellor, Infrastructure Development and Digitalisation

 

Professor Hodson Makurira

Professor Hodson Makurira is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction and Civil Engineering. He holds a PhD in Hydrology and Water Management from the Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands), MSc in Water and Environmental Resources Management from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (The Netherlands) and a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Civil Engineering obtained from the University of Zimbabwe. Prior to joining the University of Zimbabwe in 2003, Professor Makurira worked for the Ministry of Water Resources and Development and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority as a Water Resources Engineer. He served as Chairman of the Department of Construction and Civil Engineering (2012-2014) and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (2015–2022). Since 2023, he has been holding the position of Acting Dean of Studies for the University of Zimbabwe - Pan African Minerals University of Science and Technology College (UZ-PAMUST College).

Professor Makurira is a Fellow of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers and is registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe. He is also the Zimbabwe correspondent to the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) and is the Chairman of the Africa Regional Committee of the same association. He is past Chairperson of the WaterNet Board of Trustees and Associate Editor of the Journal of Physics and Chemistry of the Earth and Hydrological Sciences Journal. 

Published Book Chapters

1. Tendai P. Chibarabada, Goden Mabaya, Luxon Nhamo, Sylvester Mpandeli, Stanley Liphadzi, Krasposy K. Kujinga, Jean-Marie Kileshye-Onema, Hodson Makurira, Dhesigen Naidoo and Michael G. Jacobson. (2022). Building capacity for upscaling the WEF nexus and guiding transformational change in Africa. In Water - Energy - Food Nexus Narratives and Resource Securities: A Global South Perspective. Eds Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi, Aidan Senzanje, Albert Modi, Graham Jewitt and Festo Massawe. Elsevier 2022.  
2. Makurira, H., 2014. Rainwater harvesting and conservation agriculture in the southern African region in Pittock, J., Grafton, R.Q and White, C., Water, food and agricultural sustainability in Southern Africa (pp. 143-175). Tilde University Press, Prahran.  

   Publications in peer-reviewed journals                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1

   1. Ndemere, K., Gumindoga, W., Makurira, H.,  and Rwasoka, D.T. (2024). Performance evaluation of multiple satellite rainfall products in mountainous catchment of Eastern Zimbabwe. Scientific African., 2024, 23, e02120  
   2. Taguta C, Nhamo L, Kiala Z, Bangira T, Dirwai TL, Senzanje A, Makurira H, Jewitt GPW, Mpandeli S and Mabhaudhi T (2023) A geospatial web-based integrative analytical tool for the water-energy-food nexus: the iWEF 1.0. Front. Water, 14 December 2023. Sec. Water and Human Systems. Volume 5 - 2023 https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2023.1305373  
   3. Hubert T. Samboko, Sten Schurer, Hubert H. G. Savenije, Hodson Makurira, Kawawa Banda and Hessel Winsemius. (2023). Towards affordable 3D physics-based river flow rating: Application over the Luangwa River Basin. Geosci. Instrum. Method. Data Syst., 12, 155–169  
   4. Simbarashe Dzirekwa, Webster Gumindoga, Hodson Makurira, and Donald Rwasoka. (2023). Prediction of climate change impacts on availability of surface water resources in the semi-arid Tugwi Mukosi catchment of Zimbabwe. May 2023. Scientific African DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01691. LicenseCC BY-NC-ND 4.0  
   5. Moises Mavaringana, Webster Gumindoga, Jean-Marie Kileshye OnemaJean and Hodson Makurira (2023). Modelling future flood events under climate change scenarios in the Pungwe River Basin. Water Practice & Technology. April 2023. DOI: 10.2166/wpt.2023.063  
   6. Martin Magure, Webster Gumindoga, Hodson Makurira and Donald Tendai Rwasoka. (2022). Impacts of wetland loss and fragmentation on the hydrology of Zimbabwe's Highveld. September 2022. Water Practice & Technology 17(11):2463-2483. DOI: 10.2166/wpt.2022.107  
   7. Mujere, N.,Masocha, M.Makurira, H. and Mazvimavi, D. (2022). Assessing the variation of river channel reach inflows on transmission losses. World Water Policy, 2022, 8(2), pp. 232–243  
   8. Never Mujere, Mhosisi Masocha, Hodson Makurira and Dominic Mazvimavi. (2022).  Dynamics and scales of transmission losses in dryland river systems: a meta-analysis, Australasian Journal of Water Resources, 26:2, 227-241, DOI: 10.1080/13241583.2021.1996680     
   9. Samboko, H.T., Schurer, S., Savenije, H.H., Makurira, H., Banda, K. and Winsemius, H., 2022. Evaluating low-cost topographic surveys for computations of conveyance. Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems, 11(1), pp.1-23.  
   10. Mujere N, Mazvimavi D, Masocha M, Makurira H. Effects of rainfall variations on river channel transmission losses in a semi-arid catchment. World Water Policy. 2020;6:134–141. https://doi.org/10.1002/wwp2.12028  
   11. T.Samboko, I Abas, W.M.J.Luxemburg, H.H.G.Savenije, H.Makurira, K.Banda and  H.C.Winsemius,Evaluation and improvement of remote sensing-based methods for river flow management. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Volume 117, June 2020, 102839  
   12. Stanford Mutemi, Zvikomborero Hoko and Hodson Makurira(2020). Investigating feasibility of use of bio-sand filters for household water treatment in Epworth, Zimbabwe. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2020.102864  
   13. Gumindoga, W., Rientjes, T.H.M., Reggiani, P, Makurira H.,Haile A, T. (2020). Hydrologic evaluation of bias corrected CMORPH rainfall estimates at the headwater catchment of the Zambezi River. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Volume 115, February 2020, Article 102809. 
   14. W. Gumindoga, T.H.M. Rientjes, A.T. Haile, H. Makurira& P. Reggiani (2019) Performance evaluation of CMORPH satellite precipitation product in the Zambezi Basin, International Journal of Remote Sensing, 40:20, 7730-7749, DOI:10.1080/01431161.2019.1602791 
   15. Gumindoga, W., Rientjes, T. H. M., Haile, A. T., Makurira, H.,and Reggiani, P. (2019): Performance of bias-correction schemes for CMORPH rainfall estimates in the Zambezi River basin, Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 23, 2915-2938, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-2915-2019, 2019.  
   16. Nharo,T, Makurira, H.,and Gumindoga, W. (2019). Mapping floods in the middle Zambezi Basin using earth observation and hydrological modelling techniques, Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2019.06.002.  
   17. Jose Malanco, Hodson Makurira, Evans Kaseke, and Webster Gumindoga. (2018). Water management challenges at Mushandike Irrigation Scheme in Runde Catchment, Zimbabwe. Proc. IAHS, 95, 1-7, 2018. https://doi.org/10.5194/piahs-95-1-2018  
   18. Thomas Matingo, Webster Gumindoga, and Hodson Makurira. (2018). Evaluation of sub daily satellite rainfall estimates through flash flood modelling in the Lower Middle Zambezi Basin. Proc. IAHS, 95, 1-7, 2018. https://doi.org/10.5194/piahs-95-1-2018  
   19. Webster Gumindoga, Hodson Makurira, and Bezel Garedondo. (2018). Impacts of landcover changes on streamflows in the Middle Zambezi Catchment within Zimbabwe. Proc. IAHS, 95, 1-7, 2018. https://doi.org/10.5194/piahs-95-1-2018  
   20. Mikael Ekandjo, Hodson Makurira,and Elen Mwelwa. (2018). Impacts of hydropower dam operations in the Mana Pools National Park floodplains. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of the Earth.  
   21. Gumindoga, W., Makurira, H., Phiri, M., and Nhapi, I. 2016. Estimating runoff from ungauged catchments for reservoir water balance in the Lower Middle Zambezi Basin. Water SA Vol. 42 No. 4 October 2016.    
   22. Tumbare M. J., Makurira H., and Shonhiwa E. K. 2016. An assessment of impacts of climate and/or land use change on selected dam spillway designs in the Mazowe catchment in Zimbabwe. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (JSET). Volume 3 No. 1  
   23. Muhonda, P., Mabiza, C., Makurira, H., Kujinga, K., Nhapi, I., Goldin, J., and Mashauri, D. Analysis of Institutional Mechanisms that support community response to impacts of floods in the Middle Zambezi River Basin, Zimbabwe, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, D01:10.1016/jpce.2014.11.013, In press.  
   24. Makurira, H., and Tumbare, M.J. 2014. Water insecurity in Zimbabwe’s towns and cities: Challenge for institutions. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (JSET) ISBN9780797460072. In press.  
   25. Nyikadzino, B., Chibisa, P., and Makurira, H. Exploring the effectiveness of sustainable water management structures in the Upper Pungwe River Basin.  Journal of Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 67-69. Pages 173-179.  
   26. Bola, G., Mabiza, C., Goldin, J., Kujinga, K., Nhapi, I., Makurira, H., and Mashauri, D., 2014. Coping with droughts and floods: A Case Study of Kanyemba, Mbire District.  Journal of Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 67-69. Pages 180-186.  
   27. Shumba, S., Makurira, H., Nhapi, I., and Gumindoga, W. 2014. Environmental Impacts of Natural and Man-Made Hydraulic Structures-Case Study Middle Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management (IJAIEM). Volume 3, Issue 1. Pp 242 -257.  
   28. Ncube, S.P., Makurira, H., Kaseke, E., and Mhizha, A.2011. Reservoir operation under variable climate: Case of Rozva Dam, Zimbabwe. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Volume 36, Issues 14-15, Pages1112-1119.  
   29. Mavima, G., Soropa, G., Makurira, H., and Dzvairo, W., 2011. Sedimentation impacts on reservoir as a result of land use on a selected catchment in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (IJEST), Vol 3, Issue 8.pp 6599-6608.  
   30. Tsiko, T.T., Makurira, H., Gerrits, A.M.J., Savenije, H.H.G. 2011. Measuring forest floor and canopy interception in a savannah ecosystem. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, in press.  
   31. Makurira, H., Savenije, H.H.G., Uhlenbrook, S., Rockström, J., Senzanje, A., (2011). The effect of improved on-farm techniques on maize yields and water productivity in sub-Saharan rainfed agricultural systems. (doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2011.05.003): 8pp. 

   32. Enfors, E., Barron, J., Makurira, H., Rockström, J. and Tumbo, S.D., 2010. Yield and soil system changes from conservation tillage in dryland farming: a case study from North Eastern Tanzania Agricultural Water Management, doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2010.02.013.   

   33. Mul, M.L., Kemerink, J.S., van der Zaag, P., Vyagusa, F.N., Mshana, M.G., and Makurira, H., 2010. Water allocation practices among smallholder farmers in South Pare Mountains, Tanzania; The issue of scales. Agricultural Water Management, doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2010.02.014. 

   34. Makurira, H., H.G. Savenije, S. Uhlenbrook, J. Rockström, A. Senzanje, 2009. Investigating the water balance of on-farm techniques for improved crop productivity in rainfed systems: A case study of Makanya catchment, Tanzania. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Volume 34, Issues 1-2, Pages 93-98.

   35.   Makurira, H., Savenije, H.H.G., Uhlenbrook, S., 2009. Modelling field scale water partitioning using on-site observations in sub-Saharan rainfed agriculture. Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 14: 627-638.

   36. Makurira, H., M.L. Mul, N.F. Vyagusa, S. Uhlenbrook, H.H.G. Savenije, (2007). Evaluation of community-driven smallholder irrigation in dryland South Pare Mountains, Tanzania: A case study of Manoo micro dam. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 32 (2007).  pp1090–1097  

   37. Makurira, H., Savenije, H.H.G., Uhlenbrook, S., Rockström, J., Senzanje, A., Towards a better understanding of water partitioning processes for improved smallholder rainfed agricultural systems: A case study of Makanya catchment, Tanzania. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 32 (2007). pp 1082–1089. 

   38. Mazvimavi, D., Madamombe, E., Makurira, H., Assessment of environmental flow requirements for river basin planning in Zimbabwe. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 32 (2007). pp 995-1006.  

   39. Ndokosho, J., Hoko, Z., Makurira, H., 2007. Assessment of management approaches in a public water utility: A case study of Namibia Water Corporation (NAMWATER) Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 32 (2007). pp 1300-1309.  

   40. Mutiro, J., Makurira, H., Senzanje, A., and Mul, M. L., 2006. Water productivity analysis for smallholder rainfed systems: a case study of Makanya catchment, Tanzania. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 31 (2006). pp 901-909.

    

  Vice Chancellor 

PROFESSOR PAUL MAPFUMO 

BSc Hons Agric (UZ), MpHIL, PhD (UZ)

Specialization: Carbon and nitrogen dynamics in tropical agro-ecosystems; Legume Biological Nitrogen Fixation; Soil fertility management; Farming systemsecology;Agro-ecosystems analysis; Participatory research methods.

Publications:

1. Manzeke G.M., Mapfumo P., Mtambanengwe F., Chikowo R., Tendayi T. and Cakmak I. 2012. Soil fertility management effects on maize productivity and grain zinc content in smallholder farming systems of Zimbabwe. Plant and SoilDOI 10.1007/s11104-012-1332-2
2. Mtambanengwe F., Mapfumo P., Chikowo R. and Chamboko T. 2012. Climate change and variability: Smallholder farming communities in Zimbabwe portray a varied understanding. African Crop Science Journal20: 227-241
3. Tittonell P., Scopel E., Andrieu N., Posthumus H., Mapfumo P., Corbeels M., van Halsema G.E., Lahmar R., Lugandu S., Rakotoarisoa J., Mtambanengwe F.,Pound B., Chikowo R., Naudin K., Triomphe B., and Mkomwa S. 2012. Agroecology-based aggradation-conservation agriculture (ABACO): Targeting innovations to combat soil degradation and food insecurity in semi-arid Africa. Field Crops Research132: 168–174 
4. Kabambe V. H., Chilimba A. D. C., Ngwira A., Mbawe M., Kambauwa G. and Mapfumo P. 2012. Using innovation platforms to scale out soil acidity-ameliorating technologies in Dedza district in central Malawi. African Journal of Biotechnology11(3):561-569. 
5. Mapfumo P. 2011. Comparative Analysis of the Current and Potential Role of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Southern Africa. Chapter 8 In: Bationo, A.; Waswa, B.; Okeyo, J.M.; Maina, F.; Kihara, J.; Mokwunye, U. (Eds.) Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Multiple Roles of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management. 1st Edition. Springer, NY, USA. Pp 175-200. ISBN: 978-94-007-1535-6 
6. Giller K.E., Tittonell P., Rufino M.C. van Wijk M.T., Zingore S. Mapfumo P., Adjei-Nsiah S.,Herrero M., Chikowo R., Corbeels M., Rowe E.C., Baijukya F., Mwijage A., Smith J., Yeboah E., van der Burg W.J., Sanogo O.M., Misiko M., de Ridder N. Karanja S. Kaizzi C. K’ungu J. Mwale M., Nwaga D., Pacini C., Vanlauwe B. 2011. Communicating complexity: Integrated assessment of trade-offs concerning soil fertility management within African farming systems to support innovation and development. Agricultural Systems104(2):191-203. 
7. Rufino M.C., Dury J., Tittonell P., van Wijk M.T., Herrero M., Zingore S., Mapfumo P. and Giller K.E. 2011. Competing use of organic resources, village-level interactions between farm types and climate variability in a communal area of NE Zimbabwe. Agricultural Systems 104:175-190 . 
8. Adjei-Nsiah S., Issaka R. N., Fening J. O., Mapfumo P. Anchirina V. and Giller K. E. 2010. Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change and Variability and Existing Opportunities for Adaptation in Wenchi Area of Ghana. The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses2:49-59 
9. Nezomba H., Tauro T.P., Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 2010. Indigenous legume fallows (indifallows) as an alternative soil fertility resource in smallholder maize cropping systems. Field Crops Research115:149–157 
10. Tauro T.P., Nezomba H., Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 2010. Population dynamics of mixed indigenous legume fallows and influence on subsequent maize following mineral P application in smallholder farming systems of Zimbabwe. Nutrient cycling in agro-ecosystems88:91-101  
11. 2010. Nitrogen and phosphorus capture and recovery efficiencies, and crop responses to a range of soil fertility management strategies in sub-Saharan Africa.Nutrient cycling in agro-ecosystems 88:59-77 
12. Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 2009. Combating food insecurity on sandy soils in Zimbabwe: The legume challenge. Symbiosis 48:25-36 
13. Nezomba H., Tauro T.P., Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 2009. Indigenous legumes biomass quality and influence on C and N mineralization under indigenous legume fallow systems. Symbiosis 48:78-91 
14. Tauro T.P., Nezomba H., Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 2009. Germination, field establishment patterns and nitrogen fixation of indigenous legumes on nutrient-depleted soils. Symbiosis 48:92-101 
15. Mapfumo, P., Chikowo, R., Mtambanengwe, F., Adjei-Nsiah, S., Baijukya, F., Maria, R., Mvula, A. and Giller, K. 2008. Farmers’ perceptions lead to experimentation and learning. LEISA 24: 30-31. 
16. Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 2008. Smallholder farmer management impacts on particulate and labile carbon fractions of granitic sandy soils in Zimbabwe.Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 81:1-15 
17. Nezomba H., Tauro T.P, Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 2008. Nitrogen fixation and biomass productivity of indigenous legumes for fertility restoration of abandoned soils in smallholder farming systems. South African Journal of Plant and Soil 25(3):161-171. 
18. Mapfumo P., Mtambanengwe F. and Vanlauwe B. 2007. Organic matter quality and management effects on enrichment of soil organic matter fractions in contrasting soils in Zimbabwe. Plant Soil 296:137-150. 
19. Chivenge P. P., Murwira H. K., Giller K. E., Mapfumo P. and Six, J. 2007. Long-term impact of reduced tillage and residue management on soil carbon stabilization: Implications for conservation agriculture on contrasting soils. Soil & Tillage Research. 94:328-337. 
20. Nezomba H., Tauro T.P., Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 2007. Biomass productivity of N2-fixing indigenous legumes on sandy soils under smallholder rain-fed conditions of Zimbabwe. African Crop Science Conference Proceedings 8: 1505-1512. 27-31 
21. Tauro T.P., Nezomba H., Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P.2007. Field emergence and establishment of indigenous N2-fixing legumes for soil fertility restoration.African Crop Science Conference Proceedings 8: 1929-1935. 
22. Mtambanengwe, F. and Mapfumo, P. 2006. Effects of organic resource quality on soil profile N dynamics and maize yields on sandy soils in Zimbabwe. Plant and Soil 281(1-2):173-190  
23. Chikowo, R., Mapfumo, P., Leffelaar, P. and Giller, K.E. 2006.Integrating legumes to improve N cycling on smallholder farms in sub-humid Zimbabwe: Resource quality, biophysical and environmental limitations. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 76:219-231  
24. Mtambanengwe, F. Mapfumo, P. and Vanlauwe, B. 2006. Comparative short-term effects of different quality organic resources on maize productivity under two different environments in Zimbabwe. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 76 (2-3):271-284.  
25. Mtambanengwe, F. and Mapfumo, P. 2005. Organic matter management as an underlying cause for soil fertility gradients on smallholder farms in Zimbabwe.Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 73:227-243. 
26. Chikowo R., Mapfumo, P., Nyamugafata P., Giller K.E. 2004. Maize productivity and mineral N dynamics following different soil fertility management practices on a depleted sandy soil in Zimbabwe. Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment 102:119-131
27. Chikowo, R. Mapfumo, P. Nyamugafata, P. and Giller, K.E. 2004. Mineral N dynamics, leaching and nitrous oxide losses under maize following two-year improved fallows on a sandy loam soil in Zimbabwe. Plant Soil 259:315-330  
28. Chikowo, R., Mapfumo, P., Nyamugafata, P., Giller, K.E. 2004. Woody legume fallow productivity, biological N2-fixation and residual benefits to two successive maize crops in Zimbabwe. Plant Soil 262:303-315.  
29. Chikowo R., Mapfumo, P., Nyamugafata P., Nyamadzawo G., Giller K.E. 2003. Nitrate-N dynamics following improved fallows and maize root development in a Zimbabwean sandy clay loam Agroforestry Systems 59(3): 187-195  
30. Mapfumo, P., Campbell, B.M., Mpepereki, S. and Mafongoya, P. 2001. Legumes in soil fertility management: The case of pigeonpea in smallholder farming systems of Zimbabwe. African Crop Science Journal 9:629-644  
31. Mapfumo, P., Mpepereki, S and Mafongoya, P. 2000. Pigeonpea-nodulating rhizobia prevalence and effect on inoculation response in smallholder-managed soils in Zimbabwe Experimental Agriculture 36:423-434.  
32. Mapfumo, P. Giller, K.E. Mpepereki S. and Mafongoya, P.L. 1999. Dinitrogen fixation by pigeonpea of different maturity types on granitic sandy soils in Zimbabwe.Symbiosis 27:305-318.  
33. Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 1999. Nitrogen cycling in non-N2-fixing tree legumes: challenges for biological nitrogen fixation research in savanna ecosystems.Symbiosis 27:293-303.  
34. Mapfumo, P. 1999. Legumes: An underutilized resource in Communal Areas. Zimbabwe Science News 32:54-57.  
35. Mapfumo, P., Mafongoya, P and Mpepereki, S. 1998. Opportunities for introduction of pigeonpea into smallholder farming systems of Zimbabwe. Transactions of the Scientific Association of Zimbabwe 72:60-65   

Book Chapters

1. Mapfumo P. 2011. Comparative Analysis of the Current and Potential Role of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Southern Africa. Chapter 8 In: Bationo, A.; Waswa, B.; Okeyo, J.M.; Maina, F.; Kihara, J.; Mokwunye, U. (Eds.) Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Multiple Roles of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management. 1st Edition. Springer, NY, USA. Pp 231-218. ISBN: 978-94-007-1535-  
2. Mtambanengwe, F. and Mapfumo, P. 2008. Combating food insecurity on sandy soils in Zimbabwe: The Legumes dilemma. In: F. Dakora, S.B.M. Chimphango, A.J. Valentine, C. Elmerich and W.E. Newton (Eds.). Biological nitrogen Fixation: Towards Poverty Alleviation through Sustainable Agriculture. Current Plant Science Biotechnology in Agriculture. pp 29-30.  
3. Mapfumo, P. 2008. Integrating N2-fixing legumes, soils and livelihoods in Southern Africa: A Consortium approach. In: F. Dakora, S.B.M. Chimphango, A.J. Valentine, C. Elmerich and W.E. Newton (Eds.). Biological nitrogen Fixation: Towards Poverty Alleviation through Sustainable Agriculture. Current Plant Science Biotechnology in Agriculture p. 111. ISBN: 978-1-4020-8251-1  
4. Mapfumo, P. and Mtambanengwe, F. 2004. Base nutrient dynamics and productivity of sandy soils under maize pigeonpea rotational systems in Zimbabwe. In: Bationo, A. (Ed.) Managing Nutrient Cycles to Sustain Soil Fertility in Sub-Sahara Africa. Academy Science Publishers/TSBF-CIAT, Nairobi, Kenya. pp. 225-238.  
5. Mtambanengwe, F., Mapfumo, P. and Kirchmann, H. 2004. Decomposition of organic matter in soil as influenced by texture and pore space distribution. In: Bationo, A. (Ed.) Managing Nutrient Cycles to Sustain Soil Fertility in Sub-Sahara Africa. Academy Science Publishers/TSBF-CIAT, Nairobi, Kenya. pp. 261-275. 
6. Mtambanengwe F. and Mapfumo P. 2003. Integrating organic resource quality and farmer management practices to sustain soil productivity in Zimbabwe. In: S.R. Waddington (Ed.), Grain Legumes and Green Manures for Soil Fertility in Southern Africa: taking Stock of Progress. SoilFertNet and CIMMYT-Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. pp 57-63  
7. Mapfumo P., Mtambanengwe F., Mpepereki S. and Giller K.E. 2003. Adding a new dimension to the improved fallow concept through indigenous herbaceous legumes. In: S. Waddington (Ed.). Grain Legumes and Green Manures for Soil Fertility in Southern Africa: Taking Stock of Progress. Soil Fert Net and CIMMYT-Zimbabwe, Harare. pp 67 – 74.  
8. Nyathi, P., Kimani, S.K., Jama. B., Mapfumo, P., Murwira, H.K., Okalebo, J.R. and Bationo, A. 2003. Soil fertility management in semi-arid areas of East and Southern Africa. In: M.P. Gichuru, A. Bationo, M.A. Bekunda, H.C. Goma, P.L. Mafongoya, D.N. Mugendi, H.M. Murwira, S.M. Nandwa, P. Nyathi and M.J. Swift (Eds.) Soil Fertility Management in Africa: A Regional Perspective. Academy Sciences Publishers/TSBF-CIAT, Nairobi, Kenya. pp. 219-252.  
9. Giller K.E. and Mapfumo, P. 2002. Biological nitrogen fixation, forms and regulating factors. In: R. Lal, (Ed.). Encycloopedia of Soil Science. Marcel Dekker Inc. New York. pp. 107-109.  
10. Giller, K.E., Mpepereki, S., Mapfumo, P., Kasasa, P., Sakala, W.P., Pombeya, H., Itimu, O., Cadisch, G., Gilbert, R., and Waddington, S.R. 2002. Putting legume N2-fixation to work in cropping systems of southern Africa. In: F. Pedrosa, M. Hungria, M.G. Yates and W.E. Newton (Eds.). Nitogen Fixation: From Molecules to Crop Productivity. Kluwer Academic, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, pp. 525-530. 
11. Mapfumo, P., Mpepereki, S. and Mafongoya, P. 1998. Pigeonpea in Zimbabwe: A new crop with potential. In: Soil Fertility Research for Maize-Based Farming Systems in Malawi and Zimbabwe. S.R. Waddington, H.K. Murwira, J.D.T. Kumwenda, D. Hikwa and F. Tagwira, eds. Soil Fert Net and CIMMYT-Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, pp. 93-98

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Professor Attwell Mamvuto is an Associate Professor, Art and Design Education in the Department of Art Design and Technology Education, as well as the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs and Administration at the University of Zimbabwe. He has also been a Chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education, Deputy Dean and Dean of the Faculty of Education, Proctor as well as the Senior Proctor at the University of Zimbabwe. During his tenure as the Chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education, he was responsible for teacher education programmes in all teachers colleges in Zimbabwe that are associate institutions of the University of Zimbabwe. He is internationally published in the areas of art curriculum, pedagogy, assessment in art education, and teacher education. His editorial experience includes a reviewer for international journals and an editor of book manuscripts. He has been an external examiner to local and regional universities. He has done consultancy work for entities such as UNICEF,VVOB, Save the Children, and Youth Council of Zimbabwe. Professor Mamvuto is an executive board member of the Africa Arts Association (AfrAA), a continental arts body, and member of the International Study Association on Teachers and Training (ISATT). 

Publications (Journal articles, book chapters) 

1.  Mamvuto, A. (2025). Public art in Zimbabwe. Perspectives for the enhancement of the art and design curriculum. International Journal of Education and the Arts, 26(12).http://doi.org/10.26209/ijea26n12 

2. Chiutsi, V. & Mamvuto, A. (2024). Culture and visual representation in children’s unsolicited graphic art: Insights with pedagogical implications. Mosenodi Journal, 27(2), 19-32. 

3.Imbayago, S., Mamvuto, A., Katsamudanga, S. & Kwaira, P. (2024). Reading beyond theimagery: Interpreting the art of Tengenenge sculpture community. Communiars, Journal of Image,Arts and Critical and Social Education, 12, 55-69

4. Mpofu, N., Mamvuto, A., & Nhira-Mberi, E. (2024). Metaphoric visual expressions in African art: aniconographical analysis of selected artworks by contemporary visual artists. Visual Studies.https://doi.org/10.1080/1472586X.2024.2346627 

5. Mamvuto, A. & Mannathoko, M. (2024). Truncated art education: Perspectives on Africanizing the art and design curriculum. In K, Freedman & F. Hernández- Hernández, Curriculum, Culture and Art Education: Comparative Perspectives, pp229-242. SUNY Publishers, USA.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    6. Mamvuto, A. (2024). Museum-school partnership: Synergizing paradigmatic engagements. In A.Sinner, B. White, &T. Osler (Eds). Propositions for Museum Education: International Art Educatorsin Conversation. pp. 149-160. Intellect Publishing, UK. https://doi.org/10.1386/9781789389135_14                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

7. Mamvuto, A.; Machingura, F.; & Tafirenyika, J. (2024). Motivation for Doing Postgraduate Studies especially Doctoral Studies (PhD) in Zimbabwe. In F. Machingura & M. Mawere, Titles without Meriting: Interrogating the Fake Doctorate Phenomena, pp. 111-125. Lexington Books, UK.  

8. Tafirenyika, J.; Machingura, F.; &. Mamvuto, A. (2024). Supervisor Related Factors Impacting on Doctoral Degree Candidature at a Selected Higher Education Institution in Zimbabwe. In F.Machingura & M. Mawere, Titles without Meriting: Interrogating the Fake Doctorate Phenomena,pp. 183-199. Lexington Books, UK.

9. Mpofu, N., Mamvuto, A., & Mupondi, G. (2023). Envoicing silent objects: Giving found objects anew lease of life by contemporary African artists. Australian Art Education. 44(1), 30-41 

10. Mamvuto, A. (2023). Modeling an authentic multivariate assessment scheme in art and design10. Mamvuto, A. (2023). Modeling an authentic multivariate assessment scheme in art and designteacher education curriculum, Communiars, Journal of Image, Arts and Critical and SocialEducation, 10, 24-36. https://dx.doi.org/10.12795/Communiars.2023.i10.02 

11. Mamvuto, A. & Samwanda, B. (2023). Museum, a space for a[c]ulturing authentic aesthetic sensibilities. International Journal of Education & the Arts, 24(si1.5). http://doi.org/10.26209/ijea24si1.5 

12. Imbayago, S.; Mamvuto, A.; Katsamudanga, S. & Kwaira P. (2022). Synergizing gallery narrativesand art and design teacher education curricula for enhanced visual art practice. ZANGO Journal of Contemporary Issues. 35, 42-56. 

13. Mamvuto, A. (2022). Anecdotal discourses in Art and Design education in Zimbabwe. In A.Mamvuto; N. Makuvaza; P. Kwaira & F. Zindi. Discourses in Education and Culture in Post-Colonial Zimbabwe. Harare: University of Zimbabwe Press. 

14. Mamvuto, A.  Mannathoko, M. (2022). Reconfiguring and programming visual arts education inprimary and secondary schools amidst COVID-19 protocols. Mosenodi Journal, 25(2), 103-118. 

15. Mamvuto, A.; Dlodlo, M.; Dewa, V. & Dziwa, D.D. (2022). Art and Design in higher education:Narratives and trajectories in university education in Zimbabwe. In D. Garnet &  A. Sinner (eds.)Living Histories: Encounters with International Perspectives in Art Education, pp.176-189. UK:Intellect. 

16. Mamvuto, A. & Kangai, P. (2021). Portfolio implementation for self-reflection and professionalgrowth of students in the arts. Visual Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/1472586X.2021.1940262. 

17. Mamvuto, A. &  Mannathoko, M. (2021). The changing African Art and Design Curricular:Narratives from Teacher Education. Arts Education Policy Review.https://doi.org/10.1080/10632913.2021.1952675. 

18. Mamvuto, A. (2021). Interfacing artistic freedom, censorship, and pedagogy: An interview withartist-teacher Chikonzero Chazunguza. Visual Arts Research, 47(2), 89-101.

19. Gurure, R. Mamvuto, A. (2021). Examining teachers’ discourses of the Visual and PerformingArts (VPA) in the primary school curriculum. Australian Art Education, 42(1), 70-82. 

20. Mannathoko, M. & Mamvuto, A. (2020). Modelling an integrative approach to the Creative andPerforming Arts and the Visual and Performing Arts in the primary school curriculum. LonakaJournal of Learning and Teaching, 11(2), 100-116.

21. Musoni, P., Mamvuto, A. & Machingura, F. (2020). Traditional African religious artefacts in the Johane Masowe Chishanu yeNyenyedzi Church in Zimbabwe: Interpreting the visual narratives.Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, 46(1): 1-17. 

22. Mamvuto, A. & Mannathoko, M. (2019). African art and design curriculum: In R. Hickman (GeneralEditor), J. Baldacchino, K. Freedman, E. Hall & N. Meager (Volume Editors) International Encyclopedia of Art and Design Education, Curriculum. (pp. 577-587). Sussex: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 

23. Mamvuto, A. (2019). Visual arts and art education in Zimbabwe since the 1999 Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Education and Training (CIET). Teaching Artist Journal, 17(1-2): 34-44.

24. Mamvuto, A. (2019). Interfacing contemporary art and art education in sub-Saharan Africa. In R.Hickman (General Editor), J. Baldacchino, K. Freedman, E. Hall & N. Meager (Volume Editors).International Encyclopedia of Art and Design Education, Histories and Philosophies. (pp. 205-217).Sussex: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 

25. Mannathoko, M. & Mamvuto, A. (2019). Assessment in art and design education. An analysis of practices in Botswana primary schools. In R. Hickman (General Editor), J. Baldacchino, K.Freedman, E. Hall & N. Meager (Volume Editors). International Encyclopedia of Art and Design Education, Pedagogy. (pp. 1233-1249). Sussex: John Wiley & Sons Inc. 

26. Mannathoko, M. & Mamvuto, A. (2018). Teaching the arts in the primary school curriculum. What strategies imbue the integrative arts subjects? Studies in Art Education. 59(2): 145-158. 

27. Mannathoko, M. & Mamvuto, A. (2018). Drawing and the aesthetisation of the human figure by the Botswana children aged four to ten years: Implications for pedagogy. International Journal of Art and Design Education. 38(2), 376-386. 

28. Mannathoko, M. &  Mamvuto, A. (2018). Learner involvement in art and design educationassessment: The missing matrix in Botswana primary schools. Arts Education Policy Review,119:3, 172-184. 

29. Khudu-Petersen, K. &  Mamvuto, A. (2016). Second chance education in Botswana: Implementinga holistic approach based on the botho philosophy to empower marginalised youth in the Kweneng District, Alternative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples. 12(1): 57-70.

30. Kangai, P. & Mamvuto, A. (2012) Picturing the curriculum: Decoding the socio-cultural messages in children’s unsolicited representations. Zimbabwe Journal of Technological Sciences. 2(1): 121-138. 

31. Mamvuto, A. Academic examining in the University of Zimbabwe Scheme of Association. In A.Mamvuto, P. Kangai, B.R.S. Chivore &  F. Zindi (Eds). Excellence in Teacher Education: TheZimbabwe Experience (pp46-62). Harare. University of Zimbabwe. ISBN 978-1-77920-045-7.  

32. Kangai, P. & Mamvuto, A. (2011) Emerging perspectives in teaching practice external examining in the University of Zimbabwe scheme of association. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research23(2): 84-101.

33. Oyedele, V.; Mamvuto, A. & Nhiwatiwa, L. (2010) Teachers’ perceptions on the effectiveness ofwomen leadership in Mutare District schools. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 22(2):170-180.

34. Mamvuto, A. & Kangai, P. (2009) Michael Polanyi’s theory of cognition: Its critique and implications for art education. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 21(2): 142-155. 

35. Mavhunga, P.J; Mavundutse, O. & Mamvuto, A. (2008). Professional studies: The Zimbabweteacher education curriculum bearer? Zimbabwe Bulletin of Teacher Education, 15(1): 93-109. 

36. Mamvuto, A. (2006) Deconstructing visual imagery by the mentally retarded: Implications formethodology theory. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 18(1): 50 – 89. 

37. Mamvuto, A. (2006). A case study of multiculturalism and diversity in art and design teaching andlearning in selected secondary schools in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Bulletin of Teacher Education,13(2): 39-61. 

38. Mamvuto, A. (2004) Developing critical and reflective thinking in art and design studio practice through formative portfolio management: An analysis of pre-service art and design secondaryschool teachers. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 16(1): 29 - 52. 

39. Mamvuto, A. (2002). Involving students in the evaluation process of their own creative art studioproductions through mutual evaluation. Zimbabwe Bulletin of Teacher Education, 11(2): 1-14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Executive Director, Quality Assurance and Professional Development Directorate

 

 Professor Emmanuel Chabata

Emmanuel Chabata is the Executive Director for Quality Assurance and Professional Development (QA & PD), at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ). He is a Professor of Linguistics and holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Oslo, Norway. He obtained a Master of Arts, a Bachelor of Arts Special Honours and a Bachelor of Arts General degree from the UZ. He joined the UZ as a Teaching Assistant in 1997, became a permanent Research Fellow in 2000, a Senior Research Fellow in 2012, an Associate Research Professor in 2015 and a Full Professor in 2024. He was the Acting Director at the African Languages Research Institute from 2012 to 2020. He became the Academic Programmes Specialist in the QA & PD Directorate in 2020 and later became the Acting Executive Director of the same Directorate in June 2023 and the Executive Director in October 2023. 

His current area of research and work is Quality Assurance and Professional Development in Higher Education where he has made significant contributions institutionally, nationally and regionally. For example, in his capacity as the Quality Assurance - Academic Programmes Specialist, and together with colleagues in the Directorate, he spearheaded preparations for accreditation of the UZ’s new academic programmes with the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) in 2020.  He also led preparations and processes leading to the re-accreditation of UZ by ZIMCHE in December 2023. He has facilitated at numerous quality assurance workshops within the UZ, some of which include programme development and module designing, induction of new lecturers, development of standard operating procedures and Education 5.0 innovative teaching and learning methodologies. He has also participated in some of ZIMCHE activities, including being a peer reviewer and Team leader in institutional and academic audits.  

His other research interests are in Lexicography, Terminology Development, Computational Linguistics, Translation, Onomastics and Language Planning and Policy where he has done a lot of practical work and published widely. He has also been a visiting scholar and external examiner at various local, regional and international universities, some of which include the Midlands State University and Zimbabwe Open University in Zimbabwe, University of Botswana, University of Zambia, University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, University of Namibia, Tswane University of Technology, University of Pretoria, University of Witwatersrand and University of Zululand in South Africa, University of Oslo in Norway, Renmin University of China, Northeast Normal University in China and University of Wisconsin in the United States of America. 

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