Departmental Overview
Programmes on Offer
Research, Innovation & Community Service
Departmental Staff
Departmental Overview
Department Chairperson – Dr. A. Manyani
Mandate Statement
The mandate of the Geography Department is to promote the teaching and learning of all current and future programmes which include Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Development Studies, Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Disaster Management Sciences, Master of Science Degree in Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sustainability, Master of Science Degree in Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Master of Science in Disaster Risk Management and Master of Science in Sustainable Developemnt among other Geography related courses offered by the University. The teaching and learning processes embrace both the theoretical, the technical and practical aspects with internership to cement the development of knowledge and skills provided by the curricula. The outcome is to produce knowledgeable, skilled, innovative and entrepreneurial graduates through teaching and research innovation; and sustainably develop products and services for industrialisation and community transformation.
Thus, the Department endevears to pursue and achieve its mandate through scientific research and publication on current and topical issues as well as through collaborations, engaging in university and community extension services. Stakeholder involvement and participation through setting up of MOUs is being done to achieve the desired goals. Both staff and students are to be fully equiped with geospatial analytical skills some of which are acquired through some short courses introduced in the Department.
Vision
The Geography Department seeks to be an internationally renowned Department producing transformative and innovative graduates with geospatial analytical skills to sustainably develop communities.
Mission
To produce knowledgeable, skilled, innovative and entrepreneurial graduates through teaching and research innovation; and sustainably develop products and services for industrialisation and community transformation.
Core Values
As Geography Department works towards achieving the set Vision and Mission, it embraces the following values for both staff and students:
- Integrity – Truthfulness, honesty, ethical
- Teamwork – Respect, trust, mutual accountability, tolerance, complementing, cooperation, caring, receptiveness, solidarity
- Student centeredness – Empathy, compassion, responsive, respect
- Commitment – Dedication, loyalty, sacrifice
- Diversity – Inclusivity
- Innovativeness – Originality
Geography Department is a vibrant Department that seeks to be internationally renowned producing knowledgeable, transformative, innovative and entrepreneurial graduates with geospatial analytical skills, to sustainably develop products and services for industrialisation and community transformation through teaching, research and extension. The department mainly consists of Doctors and Professors with a diversity of research experiences evidenced by numerous publications in high impact international journals. Research focuses on current and topical issues which include climate change, disaster risk reduction and sustainable environmental management.The Department develops and runs undergraduate programmes such as Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Disaster Management Sciences and Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Development Studies and Geosciences. Postgraduate programmes include Master of Science in Natural Resources Mangement and Environmental Sustainability, Master of Science in Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Master of Science in Sustainable Development and Master of Science in Disaster Risk Mangement. PhDs are also offered in relevant fields.
The Department promotes collaborative work both internally and externally. It scooped a DELPHI grant (2009-2012) worth eighty-nine thousand pounds during a collaboration with BRAC University (Bangladesh) and Northumbria Universities (UK). The grant resulted in two PhD graduates, the establishment of new programmes, a series of workshops and a successful International Disaster Management Conference. The Department is also collaborating with the World Vision in a grant project on ‘Enhancing Disaster Preparedness in Most Vulnerable Flood Prone Districts of Zimbabwe through Multi-Level Capacity Building – ECHO HIP Project (2018-2020). Other extension services done include ‘Disaster Education and Community Resilience to Flooding in Zimbabwe, Building Community Resilience in flood-prone communities of Zimbabweand Reducing Vulnerability to flooding in rural communities of Zimbabwe. The Department was also awarded a local Bindura Univerity of Science education Grant (ESG/01/18) for GIS based Municipality of Bindura Utility Management System, Zimbabwe and several other research awarded. Geography Department has strong GIS and Remote Sensing experts who lead in outreach programmes for capacity building including flood hazard mapping. Some collaborations are underway with the World Bank. The local BUSE Weather Station is providing weather information to local farmers and the national grid.
Programmes on Offer
Short Courses on Offer
Undergraduate Programmes on Offer
Postgraduate Programmes on Offer
- Master of Science Degree in Climate Change and Sustainable Development
- Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Development (MScSD)
Regulations
Research, Innovation & Community Service
Geography Department Publications 2021
- Chanza N (2021) Climate Change Adaptation in Southern Africa: Universalistic Science or Indigenous Knowledge or Hybrid, African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation, Springer, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-42091-8_8-1
- Chanza N. and Musakwa W. (2021) Indigenous practices of ecosystem management in a changing climate: Prospects for ecosystem-based adaptation, Environmental Science & Policy, 126(3/4):142-151, DOI:10.1016/j.envsci.2021.10.005.
- Chingombe, W. and Musarandega, H. (2021). Understanding the Logic of Climate Change Adaptation: Unpacking Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation by Smallholder Farmers in Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe. Sustainability 2 (13) 3773. https://doi.org/10.3390/ su13073773.
- Chingombe, W. & Musarandega, H., 2021, ‘From the Cyclone Idai disaster to the COVID-19 pandemic: An account of inadvertent social capital enhancement in Eastern Chimanimani, Zimbabwe’, Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 13(1), a1068.https://doi.org/10.4102/ jamba.v13i1.106.
- Kalinga Chilongo, Tawanda Manyangadze and Mukaratirwa Samson (2021) Human-associated scarcity of hosts for the tsetse flies (Diptera: Glossidae) is related to an increase in prevalence of trypanosome infections in flies in North-Eastern Zambia, Tropical Animal Health and Production 53, 305, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-021-02749-5
- Manyangadze T, Mavhura E and Chimbari MJ (2021) Spatial heterogeneity association of HIV incidence with socio-economic factors in Zimbabwe, Journal of Geographical Research, 04:03, DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jgr.v4i3.3466
- Manyangadze T, Mudavanhu C, Mavhura E and Pedzisai E (2021) An exploratory analysis of the spatial variation of malaria cases and associated household socio-economic factors in flood-prone areas of Mbire District, Zimbabwe, Geojournal.
- Manyangadze T, Mudavanhu C, Mavhura E and Pedzisai E (2021) Flood inundation mapping in data-scarce areas: a case of Mbire District, Zimbabwe, Geo: Geography and Environment
- Manyani A, Makuwerere D and Mashanga T.(2021) Secondary Heritage Studies Book 1 published by Consultus Publishing Services and approved by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. ISBN: 978-0-7974-9793-1.
- Mavhura E and Manyangadze T (2021) A comprehensive spatial analysis of social vulnerability to natural hazards in Zimbabwe: driving factors and policy implications, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102139
- Mavhura E and Manyangadze T (2021) An exploration of farmers’ adaptation strategies in Zimbabwe’s intensive farming region, Geojournal , DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-021-10451-0(0123456789123458697(),-volV)
- Mavhura E, Manyangadze T and Aryal KR (2021) A composite inherent resilience index for Zimbabwe: An adaptation of the disaster resilience of place model, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102152
- Mavhura E. (2021) The 2014 Tokwe‐Mukorsi floods: Were the civil protection authorities in Zimbabwe prepared for the disaster? Journal of Flood Risk Management, DOI: 10.1111/jfr3.12687
- Mavhura, E and Mapuva, J (2021). “Barriers for local authorities to invest in disaster risk reduction: evidence from Zimbabwe” in South African Geographical Journal, https://doi.org/10.1080/03736245.2021.1934092
- Mukushwa, Z.C, Mapuva, J and Mutema, E.P (2021). “Re-visiting the Constitutionalisation of Local Governance in Zimbabwe: Opportunities and Challenges for Development”in Journal of Public Administration and Development Alternatives, 5, No.2, 2021
- Mukushwa, Z.C, Mapuva, J and Mutema, E.P. (2021)The Practice of Participatory Budgeting during the COVID19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe’s Local Government Sector: A Case of Chitungwiza Municipality, The African Review.
- Munsaka, E., Mudavanhu, C., Sakala, L. et al. (2021) When Disaster Risk Management Systems Fail: The Case of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe. Int J Disaster Risk Sci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13753-021-00370-6.
- Musarandega, H and Chingombe, W. and Pillay, R. (2021). Unpacking Climate Change Adaptation Strategies: An Account of Smallholder Farmer Experiences in Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe. Africanus Journal of Development Studies 50(1):21 DOI: 10.25159/2663-6522/5730
- Tawanda Manyangadze, Moses John Chimbari, Owen Rubaba, White Soko and Samson Mukaratirwa (2021) Spatial and seasonal distribution of Bulinus globosus and Biomphalaria pfeifferi in Ingwavuma, uMkhanyakude district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Implications for schistosomiasis transmission at micro-geographical scale, Parasites and Vectors; 14:222, DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04720-7
2020 Publications in the Geography Department
- Chilongo Kalinga, Manyangadze Tawanda, Mukaratirwa Samson (Accepted). Effects of human settlements and spatial distribution of wing vein length, wing fray categories and hunger stages in glossina morsitans morsitans and glossina pallidipes in areas devoid of cattle in North-eastern Zambia. Journal of Medical Entomology, DOI https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa2282.
- Alexio Mbereko, Moses J. Chimbari, Tawanda Manyangadze and Samson Mukaratirwa (2020) Knowledge, perceptions and social constructs of schistosomiasis, a water-borne disease in two semi-arid rural areas of South Africa (Ndumo chieftaincy) and Zimbabwe (Ntalale ward). Food and Waterborne Parasitology, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fawpar.2020.e00091
- Mutsaka-Makuvaza MJ, Zhou XN, Tshuma C, Abe E, Manasa J, Manyangadze T, Allan F, Chingombe N, Webster B, Midzi N. (2020), Genetic diversity of Biomphalaria pfeifferi, the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni in Shamva district, Zimbabwe: role on intestinal schistosomiasis transmission, Molecular Biology Reports, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-020-05541-0
- Mutsaka-Makuvaza MJ, Zhou XN, Tshuma C, Abe E, Manasa J, Manyangadze T, Allan F, Chingombe N, Webster B, Midzi N. (2020), Molecular diversity of Bulinus species in Madziwa area, Shamva district in Zimbabwe: implications for urogenital schistosomiasis transmission, Parasites and Vectors 13(14) DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3881-1
- Chidhakwa, P, Mabhena C, Mucherera B, Chikuni J and Mudavanhu C (2020) Women’s Vulnerability to Climate Change: Gender-skewed Implications on Agro-based Livelihoods in Rural Zvishavane, Zimbabwe. Indian Journal of Gender Studies 27(2):259-281.
- Mudavanhu, C., Manyangadze, T., Mavhura, E., Pedzisai, E & Manatsa, D. 2020. Rural households’ vulnerability and risk of flooding in Mbire District, Zimbabwe, Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer; Int Soc for the Preven & Mitig of Nat Haz, 103(3): 3591-3608.
- Mavhura, E., Manyangadze, T., Mudavanhu. C. & Pedzisai, E. 2020. An Assessment of Riparian Communities’ Preparedness to Flood Risk: The Case of Mbire Communities in Zimbabwe; GeoJournal https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-020-10329-7.
- Mucherera, B., & Mavhura, E. (2020). Flood survivors’ perspectives on vulnerability reduction to floods in Mbire district, Zimbabwe. Jàmbá – Journal of Disaster Risk Studies, 12(1), a663. https://doi.org/10.4102/jamba.v12i1.663
- Mavhura, E. (2020). Dam-induced displacement and resettlement: Reflections from Tokwe-Mukorsi flood disaster, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 44, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101407
- Chanza, N., Pakama Q. Siyongwana, Williams-Bruinders, L., Gundu-Jakarasi, V., Mudavanhu, C., Sithole, V. B., & Albert Manyani. (2020). Closing the Gaps in Disaster Management and Response?: Drawing on Local Closing the Gaps in Disaster Management and Response?: Drawing on Local Experiences with Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13753-020-00290-x
- Siyongwana, P. and Chanza, N. (2020). Demographic implications of transiting from segregation to integration: a focus on education issues in Buffalo City, South Africa. Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series, 47(47): 145-160. DOI: http://doi.org/10.2478/bog-2020-0009
- Chanza, N. and Gundu-Jakarasi, V. (2020). Deciphering the Climate Change Conundrum in Zimbabwe: an exposition. In, John Tiefenbacher (edn.), Global Warming and Climate Change. IntechOpen, London. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.84443
- Patience Chidhakwa, Clifford Mabhena, Blessing Mucherera, Joyline Chikuni and Chipo Madavanhu (2020) Women’s vulnerability to Climate Change: Gender-skewed Implications on Agro-based Livelihoods in Rural Zvishavane, Zimbabwe. Indian Jounal of Gender Studies 27(2) 259-281). 2020
- Mutsaka-Makuvaza MJ, Zhou XN, Tshuma C, Abe E, Manasa J, Manyangadze T, Allan F, Chingombe N, Webster B, Midzi N. (2020), Genetic diversity of Biomphalaria pfeifferi, the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni in Shamva district, Zimbabwe: role on intestinal schistosomiasis transmission, Molecular Biology Reports (2020) DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-020-05541-0
- Mutsaka-Makuvaza MJ, Zhou XN, Tshuma C, Abe E, Manasa J, Manyangadze T, Allan F, Chingombe N, Webster B, Midzi N. (2020), Molecular diversity of Bulinus species in Madziwa area, Shamva district in Zimbabwe: implications for urogenital schistosomiasis transmission, Parasites and Vectors 13(14) DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3881-1
2019 Publications in the Geography Department
- Mawadza, T and Mapuva, J (2019). The Significance of Urban Agriculture in Poverty Alleviation: case of Bindura Town in Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research; Vol. 4, Issue 8; 1-23; August 2019
- Tambura, P and Mapuva, J (2019). Interrogating Integrated Solid Waste Management in Rural Councils in Zimbabwe: Case of Mt Darwin Journal of Waste Management and Disposal, 2 (1) 1-10
- Mapuva, J and Miti. G.P (2019). Exploring the Uncharted Territory of Devolution in Zimbabwe, Africanus: Journal of Development Studies Vol. 49 (3):1-18 (February 2019)
- Mudavanhu C, (2019) Adults’ Attitudes towards Children’s Participation in Disaster Risk Management in Zimbabwe. Children, Youth and Environments, 29(1). www.jstor.org/action
- Mavhura E. (2019) Systems Analysis of Vulnerability to Hydrometeorological Threats: An Exploratory Study of Vulnerability Drivers in Northern Zimbabwe, Int J Disaster Risk Sci www.ijdrs.com https://doi.org/10.1007/s13753-019-0217-x www.springer.com/1375.
- Mavhura E. (2019) A systems approach for assessing emergency preparedness in underground mines of Zimbabwe, Resources Policy 62: 1–8; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2019.03.005.
- Mavhura E. (2019) Analysing drivers of vulnerability to flooding: a systems approach, South African Geographical Journal, 101:1, 72-90, DOI:10.1080/03736245.2018.1541020
- Manyani A, Urmilla B, Chanza N and Mavhura E. (2019) Governance of rural livelihoods and adaptation to climate variability and change in Zimbabwe: Enhancement considerations in Chadereka. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences. Volume 7. Issue 1. PP6-21. ISSN (Online): 2321-9467. www.questjournals.org.
- Makuwerere D, Manyani A and Mashanga T. (2019) Secondary Heritage Studies Book 2 published by Consultus Publishing Services and approved by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. ISBN: 978-0-7974-9790-0.
2018 Publications in the Geography Department
- Chanza N. (2018) Book Chapter “Strategies for water Disaster Management in Zimbabwe”, in Environment , Infrastructure and Services in Urban and Regional Planning in Zimbabwe, University of Zimbabwe Publications.
- Mapuva, J (2018). “Living the Life of a Social Movement: Evidence From the National Constitution Assembly in Zimbabwe”- The African Review: A Journal of African Politics, Development and International Affairs, 45 (2) 72-93; December, 2018.
- Mapuva, J and Mazambani D (2018). De-politicising the Local Government Landscape: Evidence from the Law and Practice of Local Government in Zimbabwe- International Journal of Political Science and Development, 6(8) 258-268, December 2018.
- Mukwada G. and Manatsa D. (2018) Spatiotemporal analysis of the effect of climate change on vegetation health in the Drakensberg Mountain Region of South Africa. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 190(6). DOI: 10.1007/s10661-018-6660-0
- Chanza N., Chigona A., Nyahuve A. and Nondo N. (2018) Diagnosing barriers to climate change adaptation at community level: reflections from Silobela, Zimbabwe. GeoJournal. DOI: 10.1007/s10708-018-9890-3.
- Chanza N. (2018) Limits to Climate Change Adaptation in Zimbabwe: Insights, Experiences and Lessons, Book Chaptr : Limits to Climate Change Adaptation. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-64599-5_6.
- Bongo, hanza N P.P., Dziruni, G. & Muzenda-Mudavanhu, C., (2018) ‘The effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation as a strategy for improving quality of life and disaster resilience for children with disability in rural Zimbabwe’, Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 10(1), a442. https://doi.org/10.4102/jamba.v10i1.442.
- Ceccato P, Ramirez R, Manyangadze T, Gwakisa P, Thomson MC. (2018) Data and tools to integrate climate and environmental information into public health, Infectious Diseases of Poverty 7(1):126.
- Ndlela S, Manyangadze T, Sachisuko A, van der Lingen S, and Makowe IA. (2018) The distribution and management of two invasive pests of Eucalyptus: The red gum lerp psyllid; Glycaspis brimblecombei (Hemiptera: Psylloidae), and the blue gum chalcid wasp; Leptocybe invasa (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in Zimbabwe; African Entomology 26(1): 104–115
- Rubaba O., Chimbari M.J., Soko W., Manyangadze T. and Mukaratirwa S. (2018) Validation of a urine circulating cathodic antigen cassette test for detection of Schistosoma haematobiumin uMkhanyakude District of South Africa, Acta Tropica. 182 (2018): 161–165. www.elsevier.com/locate/actatropica.
- Mbiriri M., Mukwada G. and Manatsa D. (2018) Influence of Altitude on the Spatiotemporal Variations of Meteorological Droughts in Mountain Regions of the Free State Province, South Africa (1960-2013). Hindawi Advances in Meteorology Volume 2018, Article ID 5206151, 11 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/5206151 DOI10.1155/2018/5206151
- Mbiriri M., Mukwada G and Manatsa D. (2018) Spatiotemporal characteristics of severe dry and wet conditions in the Free State Province, South Africa. Theoretical and Applied Climatology. DOI10.1007/s00704-018-2381-0
- Manyani A. and Bob U. (2018) Stakeholder Participation in Climate Change Adaptation in Chadereka Ward 1 of Muzarabani Rural District in Zimbabwe, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS). Vol. 23 no. 1: 72-85. (Published 15/2/18).
2017 Publications in the Geography Department
- Manyani, A., Chagweda K., Muzenda-Mudavanhu C., and Chanza N. (2017) Indigenous-Based Practices of Adapting To Climate Change: Reflections From Chirumhanzu, ZimbabweIOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) e-ISSN: 2319-2402,p- ISSN: 2319-2399.Volume 11, Issue 12 Ver. I (December. 2017), PP 54-66 www.iosrjournals.org
- Chanza, N., Nyahuye, A., Mundoga, T. and Moyo F.F. (2017) Emerging solid waste management challenges in Beitbridge Border Town: Evidence from a participatory approach. International Journal of Advanced Research, 5(4), 771-781. DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/3874.
- Chanza, N. and Mafongoya, P.L. (2017). Indigenous-based climate science from the Zimbabwean experience: From impact identification, mitigation and adaptation. In, Mafongoya, P.L. and Ajayi, O.C. (editors), Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Climate Change Management in Africa, The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), Wageningen, The Netherlands, 316pp.
- Mavhura E, Collins A.E and Bongo P. (2017) Flood Vulnerability and relocation readiness in Zimbabwe. Journal of Disaster Prevention and Management Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal. Volume 26 (1): 41 – 54 DOI 10.1108/DPM-05-2016-0101.
- Mavhura, E., (2017) ‘Building resilience to food insecurity in rural communities: Evidence from traditional institutions in Zimbabwe’, Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies 9(1), a453.
- Mavhura E., (2017) Applying a systems-thinking approach to community resilience analysis using rural livelihoods: The case of Muzarabani district, Zimbabwe, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2017.09.008.
- Mavhura, E; Manatsa, D. and Matiashe, M. (2017) Adapting smallholder farming to climate change and variability: Household strategies and challenges in Chipinge district, Zimbabwe, , Climate Change, Vol. 2: 903- 913.
- Mavhura E., Manyena A.& Collins E. (2017) An approach for measuring social vulnerability in context: The case of flood hazards in Muzarabani district, Zimbabwe, Geoforum 86: 103-117.
- Maponga R, Fethi Ahmed & Terrence Darlington Mushore (2017) Remote sensing based assessment of veldfire trends in Zimbabwe published by GeoCarto International, DOI:10.1080/10106049.2017.1289557.
- Maponga R, Fethi Ahmed & Desmond Manatsa (2017) Determination of Veld Fire Hazard Zones in Multiple Tenure Systems in Zimbabwe: Implications for Intervention, Environment and Ecology Research 5(6): 409-421.
- Manatsa D & Mukwada G. (2017) A connection from stratospheric ozone to El Niño-Southern Oscillation, Published 2017 in Scientific reports.
- Bongo P.P., Dodo E.& Muzenda-Mudavanhu C. (2017) Exploring the Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Flood Disaster Risk Reduction in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), Volume 4, 2017, PP 1-20.
- Mudavanhu C. (2018) ‘Children’s Experiences of Participation in Disaster Risk Reduction: Perspectives from Parents and Stakeholders in Muzarabani, Climate Events and Disaster Mitigation from Policy to Practice, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
- Mapuva, J (2017). “The Controversies of Zimbabwe’s Economic Interventionist Policies: Interrogating the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZimAsset)” The African Review: A Journal of African Politics, Development and International Affairs, Vol. 44, No. 2, December 2017.
- Manyangadze T, Chimbari MJ, Macherera M, and Mukaratirwa S. (provisionally accepted, October 2017) Micro-spatial distribution of malaria cases and control strategies at ward level in Gwanda district, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe, Malaria Journal
- Ndlela S, Manyangadze T, Sachisuko A, van der Lingen S, and Makowe IA, (accepted- October 2017) The distribution and management of two invasive pests of Eucalyptus: The red gum lerp psyllid; Glycaspis brimblecombei (Hemiptera: Psylloidae), and the blue gum chalcid wasp; Leptocybe invasa (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in Zimbabwe, African Entomology
- Muhubiri K, Chimbari MJ, Manyangadze T, Mukaratirwa S, (2017) Schistosomiasis risk factors based on infection status among school-going children in the Ndumo area, uMkhanyakude District, South Africa, Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 6 pp.
- Muhubiri K, Chimbari MJ, Manyangadze T, Mukaratirwa S, (2017) Efficacy of praziquantel on Schistosoma haematobium and re-infection rates among school-going children in the Ndumo area of uMkanyakude district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Infectious Diseases of Poverty 6:83, 9 pp.
2015-16 Publications in the Geography
- Mukwada G and Manatsa D. (2016). Acacia mearnsii management in a South African national park: SWOT analysis using hot topics in biological invasion as a guide. Journal of Mountain Science.DOI：10.1007/s11629-015-3808-z
- Manatsa D and Reason CJC. (2016) ENSO-Kalahari Desert linkage on Southern Africa summer Surface Air Temperature variability. International Journal of Climatology, Royal Meteorological Society, DOI: 10.1002/joc.4806
- Mushore D., Manatsa D., Pedzisai E., Mudavanhu C. (2016). Investigating the implications of meteorological indicators of seasonal rainfall performance on maize yield in a rain-fed agricultural system: Case study of Mt Darwin District in Zimbabwe. Theor Appl Climatol DOI 10.1007/s00704-016-1838-2.
- E. Efon, A. Lenouo, D. Monkam and D. Manatsa, (2016). Cloud properties during active and break spells of the west african summer monsoon from CloudSat-CALIPSO measurements, Journal of Atmospheric and Solar Terrestrial Physics, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jastp.2016.04.001.
- Muzenda-Mudavanhu C., Manyena B., Collins A. E. (2016) Disaster risk reduction knowledge among children in Muzarabani District, Zimbabwe. Natural Hazards, 1-21. DOI: 10.1007/s11069-016-2465-z. Publication link: 5f47f68e-7a7a-4e11-b2fc-471292e99c4a
- Muzenda- Mudavanhu C. (2016) A review of Children’s participation in Disaster risk reduction. Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies; 8(1). doi: 10.4102/jamba.v8i1.218
- Mapuva, Jand Dube M (2016). “Small Scale Gold Mining and Rural Livelihoods: Case of Wozoli-Silobela, Ward 22, Kwekwe Distict (Zimbabwe” Journal of Progressive Research in Social Sciences (JPRSS), 3 (3) 223-231, March 23, 2016.
- Mapuva, J&Chimbangu, F (2016). “Of Natural Resources, Poverty Alleviation and Local Communities: Case of Quarry Mining in Mutoko District (Zimbabwe)” Journal of Progressive Research in Social Sciences (JPRSS), 3 (2) 191-197, February 19, 2016.
- Mapuva, Jand Dube M (2016). “Small Scale Gold Mining and Rural Livelihoods: Case of Wozoli-Silobela, Ward 22, Kwekwe Distict (Zimbabwe” Journal of Progressive Research in Social Sciences (JPRSS), 3 (3) 223-231, March 23, 2016.
- Mapuva, J&Chimbangu, F (2016). “Of Natural Resources, Poverty Alleviation and Local Communities: Case of Quarry Mining in Mutoko District (Zimbabwe)” Journal of Progressive Research in Social Sciences (JPRSS), 3 (2) 191-197, February 19, 2016. Mavhura E, Collins A and Bongo P (2016) Vulnerability to River Flooding and Relocation Readiness: The Case of Floodplain Residents in Zimbabwe (Accepted for Publication by the Journal of Disaster Prevention and Management).
- Mavhura, E (2016) Disaster Legislation: A critical review of the Civil Protection Act of Zimbabwe. Nat Hazards80: 605-621 DOI 10.1007/s11069-015-1986-1
- Chanza, N., Mugano, G., Chirisa, I& Bandauko, E. (2016). Locating Harare in the Zimbabwean Mantra of Economic Underperformance: Trends, Reality and Implications in Service Delivery. Journal of Social Development in Africa, 29 (2): 161-186.
- Siyongwana, PQ. &Chanza, N. (2016) Interrogating the post-apartheid socio-economic transformation in Mdantsane, Buffalo City. GeoJournal 04/2016; DOI:10.1007/s10708-016-9714-2
- Chanza, N. & de Wit, A. (2016) Enhancing Climate Governance through Indigenous Knowledge: Case in Sustainability Science. South African Journal of Science, 112 (3/4), Art. #2014-0286, 7 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2016/20140286
- Manatsa D., T.D. Mushore and A Lenouo (2015). Improved Predictability of Droughts over southern Africa using the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index and ENSO. Theoretical and Applied Climatology. DOI: 10.1007/s00704-015-1632-6.
- Mudavanhu C. Manyena B.S, Collins A.E, Bongo P., Mavhura E., Manatsa D, Taking Children’s Voices in Disaster Risk Reduction a Step Forward. Int. J. Disaster Risk Sci. DOI:10.1007/s13753-015-0060-7.
- Manatsa D., C. Mudavanhu, T.D. Mushore , E. Mavhura (2015). Linking Major Shifts in East Africa ‘Short Rains’ to the Southern Annular Mode. International Journal of Climatology,The Royal Meteorological Society. DOI:10.1002/joc.4443.
- Mavhura E, Manatsa D and Mushore T (2015). Adaption to Drought in Arid and Semi Arid Environments: Case study of the Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe. Jamba Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies; 7, No 1, 7 doi:10.4102/ jamba. v7i1.44.
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Departmental Staff
Departmental staff
Dr. Albert Manyani – Chairperson
Lecturers
- E. Pedzisai
- Dr. Emmanuel Mavhura
- Dr. Tawanda Manyangadze
- Dr. Robert Maponga
- Mr E Siziba
- Mr T Samukange
- Mrs T P Chinyanganya
- Dr. Chipo Mudavanhu
- Dr Nelson Chanza
Teaching Assistants
- Miss L. Dzungu – Teaching Assistant (HBSc in Disaster Management Studies)
Technical Staff
- Mr B Hwata: Senior Technician, Cert Agric, Cert Cartography, Post Grad Dipl GIS UZ, MSc NME (current studies).
- Mr Machekanzombe: Techinician (Weather Station)
- Mr T. Musodza – Technical Assistant (Cartography and GIS)