Department of Media and Journalism Studies

Academic Qualifications

• DLitt et Phil (Communication) (UNISA, 2018)
• MA in Media and Communication Studies (UZ, 2012)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Media and Communication Studies(UZ, 2007)
• BA in Media Studies (ZOU, 2004)
• Further Education Trainer’s Certificate (HEXCO) (Harare Polytechnic, 2015)
• National Diploma in Public Relations (HEXCO) (Harare Polytechnic, 1999)
• Diploma in Journalism & Professional Writing (INTEC, Cape Town, 1999)
• National Diploma in Library & Information Science (Harare Polytechnic, 1997)
• Certificate in Modern Journalism (CACC, 1995)
• National Certificate in Library and Information Science (Harare Polytechnic, 1988)

Research Interests

Dr. Lisborn Webster Mandizvidza’s research interests include, Media and Development, Propaganda, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and Gender issues.

Selected Publications

The Zimbabwe’s Seamless Public Media: How Their Political Coverage Coincides With ZANU PF’s Politics and Behaviour in Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s Fall.

Contact details

Email Address: mandizvidzalw@zou.ac.zw,     lisburnw@gmail.com

Mobile: +263 773 943 613

+263 774 634 127

 Telephone: +263 242 250159

Physical Address: Harare /Chitungwiza Region

Harare Main Post Office. Nelson Mandela Street, Harare, Zimbabwe.