Title: Lecturer

Faculty: Agriculture

Department: Agricultural Management

Qualifications:                                                          

Africa University                                            MSc. Crop Production (2005-2007)

Zimbabwe Open University                           BSc. Agriculture Management (1999-2003)

Chibero College of Agriculture                      Diploma in Agriculture (1986-1988)

Publications: 11

Areas of Research Interest:

Plant pathology and horticulture (flowers, mushroom and tree species ranging from deciduous, indigenous, agroforestry, bio-diesel trees species).

Contact Details:

Cell: 263775436116

Email: tembol@zou.ac.zw

Faculty: Agriculture

Department: Agriculture Management

Name of Chairperson: Dr. C. Mvumi

Qualifications:

• PhD Agriculture (Soil Science): University of Fort Hare, South Africa, (2014-2017): Thesis: Litter quality effects on soil stability and erodibility in the Ntabelanga Area, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
• MSc in Agroforestry: Bindura University of Science Education, Bindura, Zimbabwe, (2007- 2009).
• Master in Business Management (MBA); Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe (2018- 2020).
• BSc (Hons) Natural Resources Management and Agriculture (Crop Production and Horticulture): Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe, (2002- 2005)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE): Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe (Pending)

Areas of Research Interest: Soil conservation, Sustainable soil fertility management, Soil pedology & Crop production.

Editorial roles.

Guest Associate Editor:  Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems Climate-Smart Food Systems

Review Editor: Frontiers in Plant-Soil Interactions

Published (2 books, 4 book chapters & 60 article):

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Wisdom Kurangwa (Lecturer/Programme Coordinator)
Dphil student at Zimbabwe Open University
MSc Agriculture (in Agrochemistry & Soil Science, UKRAINE)
Publications:10
Areas of Research: Soil Fertility Management, Horticulture, Indigenous Mushroom Production, Hydroponic Crop Production.
kurangwaw@zou.ac.zw

wkurangwa@gmail.com

No. Qualification Institution Period
1 Current Studies; Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Management;Pin Number: P1361782X
Zimbabwe Open University 2016-
2. Masters in Agricultural Economics University of Fort Hare; South Africa 2008-2010
3. Honors Degree in Agricultural Economics, University of Fort Hare; South Africa 2007-2008
4. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Management Zimbabwe Open University 2001-2006
5. Diploma in Education Secondary Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College; Harare 1993, 1995
National Certificate in Agriculture Kushinga Phikelelah Agricultural College; Marondera 1989-1992
6. GCE Cambridge Ordinary Level Murembe Secondary School, Musana, Bindura 1986-1987
7 Zimbabwe Junior Certificate Murembe Secondary School, Musana, Bindura 1984-1985
7. Primary Certificate Chiveso Primary School Musana, Bindura 1975-1983

Local & International Research Articles Presented
Conferences/Workshops Participated
i. Electronic-Learning for Tutors through use of MyVista and Turnitin: Zimbabwe Open University, Harare: 2015, Hwange: 2016.
ii. Word tourism day conference Vic-Falls 2016
iii. Defense Workshop for Higher Degrees: Zimbabwe Open University; Bulawayo, 2015)
iv. Vice Chancellor’s Research Day: Zimbabwe Open University: Bulawayo: 2013; Harare, 2012.
v. Donor Grant Development workshop: United Nations Development Programme, Vic-Falls 2015.
vi. Southern African Regional Youth Training in Conflict Management and Peace Building, Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa, Bindura, 2006.

G Research interest: Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Management, Education as well as Developmental Social Sciences.

Title: Senior Lecturer

Name of  Lecturer : Ms Chimbwanda Florence

Qualifications:  PHD Agriculture Student UNISA 2016 to date

MSc in Agricultural and Applied Economics (UZ)

BSc Honours Degree in Agriculture (UZ)

Areas of Research Interest:

Agribusiness Management, Agricultural and Food Marketing, Agricultural Policy Analysis and Agricultural Extension.

Publications:  16

Email: flochimbwanda@gmail.com or  chimbwandaf@zou.ac.zw