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Julius Nyerere School of Social Sciences
Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Welcome to the Sociology and Social Anthropology Department in the Julius Nyerere School of Social Sciences. The Department offers five pragrammes, which are, Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sociology, Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Social Anthropology, Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Conflict and Governance, Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Social Ecology, the multidisciplinary Master of Science Degree in Demography and Population Studies as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the above subject areas. These dynamic programmes prepares candidates with requisite knowledge, intellect and competences to meet challenges in the contemporary world.
Position: Chairperson
email: msibanda@gzu.ac.zw
Contact Details: 0773367043
PhD – Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management (UKZN) 2018, Msc Sociology and Anthropology (UZ) 2011, Bsc Sociology (UZ) 2007
Research Areas
Secretary: Ms T. E Sitshebo
Office Management (GZU 2024), NC (Office Management) (Masvingo Polytechnic. 2022)
Email tsitshebo@gzu.ac.zw
LECTURERS
Title and Name | Research Interests | Qualifications | Email Address | Contact number |
Mr David Mago
| -Peace building and Conflict Resolution -International Relations -Counter Terrorism -Diplomacy and Foreign Policy -Democracy and Human Rights Law -Peace and Security -Regional Integration -International Politics -Negotiation -Human Development -Peace Practitioner -Geo-politics -Elections and Electoral Systems -Human security -Social Protection and Climate Resilience -African Politics -Peace Education
| -Master of Social Science in Development Studies Degree (Mphil), University of Fort Hare, South Africa. -Master of Science (Msc) in Peace Leadership and Governance Degree, Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU). -Bachelor of Social Science Honors Degree (Bsc) in Development Studies, University of Fort Hare, South Africa. -Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Sociology (Bsc), Great Zimbabwe University. -Post Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education (PGDHTE), Great Zimbabwe University (GZU). -Certificate, Applied Center for Climate and Earth Systems Science (ACCESS), University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. |
| 0774697602 |
Dr Maxwell Chuma | -Gender -Livelihoods -Human security -Migration
| PhD, Sociology, GZU).
MSC in Sociology and Social Anthropology.
BSC honours in Sociology Diploma in Education. | 0772818865 | |
Mr Taona Museva | Climate-induced losses and damages -EIA, GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Environmental Management -Crime mapping and the Environment -Environmental Justice | MA (Env. Pol. & Planning) [UZ, 2012] BA Hons. (Geo) [UZ, 2004] PGDHTE [GZU, 2017]
| tmuseva@gzu.ac.zw | 0774695366
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Ms Sithole Faith | -Climate change -Gender -Law and Human Rights -Disability issues -Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Rights -GBV -Livelihoods | MSc Gender and Policy Studies (GZU) MSc Development Studies (NUST) Post-graduate Diploma in Paralegal Studies (MSU)
| 0773552062 | |
Dr Fadzai Chipato | -Displacements -Livelihoods -Climate change -Land Governance -Political Economy -Social Reproduction and Intersectionality
| Doctor of Philosophy in International Development Studies, China Agricultural University, Beijing China MSc International Development Studies, China Agricultural University, Beijing China Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology and Economics, Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe | 0774326995 | |
Mr. Alois Muzenje | -Climate change -Just energy transition -Human mobility -Gender and displacement | MSc International relations, Buse BSc Social Science, Gzu, Cert of counseling, ZIST | 0773073389 | |
Mr Oswell Rusinga | -Deafness and digital storytelling -Health and well-being -Sustainable human development -Demographic and social change | PhD Development Studies (Waiting for graduation) (UNISA) MSc Population Studies (UZ) BA Hons Geography (UZ) | 0774178860 | |
Dr Lloyd Nhodo | -Forced Displacements -Rural and Urban Livelihoods -Human Security
| PhD(Sociology)UKZN
Post Grad Certificate (Security Sector Governance) Wits
MSc (Sociology & Social Anthropology) [UZ,2008]
BSc Hons.(Sociology)[UZ,2007] | 0773663403 | |
Mr Gumisai Tinotenda Mutangi | -Livelihoods -Sexuality -Religion -Indigenous Knowledge systems | MSc (Sociology & Social Anthropology) [UZ,2010]
BSc Hons (Sociology)[UZ,2008]
| 0773215824 | |
Mrs Joseline Wadzanai Chitotombe | -Natural resource governance and policy -Sustainable livelihoods -Energy issues -Industrial ecology | PhD student in Environmental Sciences
MSc in Social Ecology
BSc Honours in Sociology
Diploma in Personnel Management (IPMZ)
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| 0772118172 0734631007
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Dr John Mbwirire
| -Peace and Governance -Community Development -Human Rights and Development -Protection Expert -Research Consultancy -Behavioral Sciences -Women and Youth Empowerment Studies -Conflict Resolution -Climate Change -Refugees Studies | PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies
MSc in Peace, Leadership and Conflict Resolution
BSc Hons Psychology Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations | jmbwirire@gzu.ac.zw | 0772591407 |
Dr Jacob Tagarirofa | -Human security -Peace building -Gender and development | PhD African Studies
Msc Development Studies BSc Sociology
PGD Higher and Tertiary Education.
| jtagarirofa@gzu.ac.zw | 0774585306 |