About Us
The NCGTR is a national hub for advancing groundwater knowledge, training, and innovationin Zimbabwe and the wider SADC region. Established to respond to growing climate-inducedwater challenges, the Centre promotes sustainable groundwater management through research, training, and policy support.Key Partners: Government of Zimbabwe (MoLAFWRD), UNESCO ROSA, University of Zimbabwe, SADC-GMI, ZAMCOM, LIMCOM, BUPUSA, IAH, Global Water Partnership
Mission & Vision
To be a globally recognized centre of excellence in sustainable groundwater management by 2035.
Mission
To generate and share scientific and heritage-based innovations through research, training,outreach, and policy advocacy, contributing to water security and climate resilience.
Core Functions
- Research: Focused on climate change, groundwater modeling, and conservation.
- Training: Accredited short courses and modules for professionals and communities.
- Advisory Services: Technical and policy guidance for national and regional stakeholders.
Training & Research Areas
- Groundwater monitoring and data management
- Groundwater governance and legal frameworks
- Community-based groundwater management
- AI and Big Data in water resources
- Indigenous knowledge integration
- Climate resilience planning
Partner Universities
- Bindura University
- Chinhoyi University
- Gwanda State University
- Lupane State University
- Manicaland State University
- Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
- Midlands State University
- National University of Science and Technology
- University of Zimbabwe
Contact Us
Focal Person: Prof. Maideyi Meck – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dean Faculty of Science: Prof. Idah Sithole-Niang – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MoLAFWRD: Eng. Percy Mugwangwavari – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
UNESCO ROSA: Dr. Muchaneta Munamati – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Images
Groundwater seminar by UNESCO ROSA
Groundwater professional registering for a training
Dean of science University of Zimbabwe opening a training session and director UNESCO ROSA looking on 
Partner University (MSU) laboratory for use by NCGTR
