Address
P.O.Box 1235.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Robert Gabriel Mugabe School of Heritage and Education
DEPARTMENT OF HERITAGE, HISTORICAL & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
About The Department
The Department is divided into 4 sections;
- Archeology, Heritage and Museum Studies,
- History,
- Economic History and
- Development Studies.
The Department offers taught Masters programmes in African History and Development Studies. These Masters programmes aim to prepare students for Doctoral studies. The Department also offers MPhil and DPhil Degrees in Archaeology, History, Economic History and Development Studies.
Position: Chairperson
DPhil (Development Studies, Wits, 2021),MSc (Development Studies) [WUA, 2012]BA Hons (Development Studies, MSU, 2019)Post Graduate Diploma (Child Sensitive Social Policies) [WUA, 2016]BA (General) [GZU, 2010]
email: nmazuru@gzu.ac.zw
Research Areas
SECRETARY – Ms. T. Gombera
BCom (Business Management, 2022 GZU), ND (Secretarial Studies) [Masvingo Polytechnic, 2013], NC (Secretarial Studies) [Masvingo Polytechnic, 2010]
Email address: tbgombera@gzu.ac.zw
Programmes On Offer
PROGRAMMES IN THE DEPARTMENT
- BA Honours Degree in Development Studies
- BA Honours Degree in Economic History
- BA Honours Degree in History
- BA Special Honours Degree in History
- BA Honours Degree in Archaeology, Museums and Heritage Studies
- MA IN AFRICAN HISTORY
- MA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
- MPhil and Doctoral degrees across all degree programmes above
Programme competencies and skills:
Archaeology, Heritage and Museum Studies
- Archaeological FieldworkStudents in archaeology have practical experience in conducting fieldwork including excavations, surveys and mapping.
- Cultural Heritage DocumentationStudents are exposed to various documentation techniques in various contexts including museum documentation, collection documentation, site condition assessment and documentation and site mapping.
- Community Engagement SkillsStudents gain skills in communicating and engaging with various stakeholders such as local communities in the practice of heritage management
- Projects Management SkillsStudents are acquainted with project management skills that prepare them for managing projects at various levels.
- Application of technology to archaeology and cultural heritageStudents gain proficiency in the application of advanced technologies such as GIS in archaeological research and cultural heritage management.
- Entrepreneurship skills Students gain entrepreneurial skills for the culture sector
- Data Analysis Students are able to apply various applications in the analysis of archaeological and cultural heritage data.
- Adaptability Students from the programme are prepared for opportunities in a wide array of employment opportunities from research, practice, management among others. As such adaptability is a key competency that is emphasised in the programme.
- Communication Skills Students learn to effectively communicate with different audiences such as visiting publics at heritage places, museums, galleries or the wider communities in various outreach programmes. They are also conversant with report writing and presentations as part of communication.
- Cultural Ethics Students learn to respect diversity in cultures and are aware of the ethics involved in working in the cultural sector (archaeological sites, galleries, museums, communities, etc).
BA HONS HISTORY, ECONOMIC HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
- Research skills
- Critical thinking
- Historical knowledge
- Contextualization: Place historical events and cultural artifacts in their appropriate historical contexts.
- Analytical writing: Write clear, concise, and well-structured essays and reports, using evidence to support arguments.
- Critical reading: Evaluate and interpret historical texts, including primary sources and secondary interpretations.
- Chronological thinking: Understand the sequence and relationships between historical events and processes.
- Cultural understanding: Appreciate diverse cultural perspectives and historical experiences.
- Contextual research: Conduct research that considers the historical context of a topic or issue.
- Argumentation: Develop and support historical arguments using evidence and logical reasoning.
- Communication skills: Effectively present historical research and ideas to various
Lecturers
TITLE &NAME |
QUALIFICATIONS
| CONTACT DETAILS | RESEARCH INTERESTS |
Prof . Fedlis Duri | PhD (History) [Wits,2012] MA( African History) [ UZ ,1999] Grad CE [ UZ,1988] BA Hons (African Experience) [ UZ ,1986] | Survival dynamics of marginalised people | |
Prof . Ngonidzashe Marongwe | PhD (African History)[ UWC, 2012] MA (African History) [ MSU ,2006] BA (History , War & Strategic Studies) [UZ ,1996] PGDE [ MSU, 2002] |
| Post-colonial African Governance; Violence and Terrorism; Justice, Human Rights and Democracy |
Dr. Simeon Maravanyika | PhD (Economic/Environmental History), [University of Pretoria, 2014] MA (African Economic History) [University of Zimbabwe, 2004] BA Honours (Economic History) [UZ, 2001]
| smaravanyika@gzu.ac.zw simeon.maravanyika@gmail.com | Commodity Histories (Cotton); Natural Resources Conservation and Management; Colonial Agricultural History; Social Histories |
Dr. Silvester Dombo
| PhD, UKNZ (2014) MA History, UZ (2009) BA Special Honours History, UZ (2007) BA General, UZ (2005) |
| Media Histories, Land Reform; Politics and Region; Entertainment Histories |
Dr. Jeffias Dzimbanhete | DLitt & Phil [UFH, 2011], MA (African History) [UZ, 1996] BA Joint Hons, [UZ, 1987] Grad DE [UZ, 1987]
| jdzimbanhete@gzu.ac.zw | Liberation War, Military History
|
DR. James Hlongwana | PhD (History, North-West University, 2021) MA (African History) [MSU,2007] BA Hons (History) [UNISA, 2004] BA [ UNISA ,2001] Dip Educ.[BTS ,1992] | Borderland Studies; Agrarian Studies | |
Dr. Lesley Machiridza | PhD (Archaeology)[ UP ,2019] MA (Archaeology)[ UP ,2012] BA Special Hons (Archaeology) [ UZ ,2005] BA [ UZ ,2004] | lmachiridza@gzu.ac.zw | Historical archaeology of the Rozvi; Liberation Heritage of Zimbabwe; Archaeology and ethnicity; Landscape archaeology |
Dr. Tapiwa Mubaya | DPhil MA (Heritage Studies)[ UZ ,2005] BA Hons( Philosophy) [ UZ ,2001] | tmubaya@gzu.ac.zw | Heritage Management; Community Participation; Museum Issues |
Dr. Mavis Thokozile Macheka | DPhil in Development Studies(UKZN) MA Development Studies(MSU) Post Grad Diploma in Development Studies(MSU) BA (Masvingo State University) Post Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education (GZU)
| mtmacheka@gzu.ac.zw |
Political ecology; Environmental and Climate Justice; Climate Change and Development; Livelihoods and rural development
|
Dr. Hilda Jaka | DPhil (Development and Management) NWU 2019, MA (Development)MSU 2012, BA HONS (History and Development) MSU 2011. | hjaka@gzu.ac.zw | Climate change, rural development, socio-ecological resilience, livelihoods, gender, water, energy and food nexus. |
Mr. Tasara Muguti | MA (African Economic History) [UZ,2002] Grad C.E [UZ, 1992] BA Hons (Economic History) [UZ, 1986]
| Indigenous Knowledge Systems with specific reference to African; Traditional Medicine; Human Rights and Democracy; Topical Issues on current Contemporary African Issues | |
Mr. David Tobias | MA (African History) [ MSU ,2008] PGDE [ZOU, 2002] BA [UZ,1998]
| dtobias@gzu.ac.zw | Land and Development; Democracy and Human Rights |
Dr. Ishmael Makanyisa | DPhil Development Studies, WITS, 2022) MA (History) [ MSU ,2008] Grad C.E [ UZ , 2002] BA (History) [ UZ,1997]
| imakanyisa@gzu.ac | Development induced displacements; Gender and Development; Disaster management; Rural livelihoods and Sustainable Development |
Mr. Munyaradzi Phiri | MA( Developments Studies) [MSU, 2015] BA (History & Development Studies) [MSU, 2006]
| Development issues, youth and development; Unemployment; Entrepreneurship | |
Mr. Ephraim P. Maruta | MA( Developments Studies) [MSU, 2015] BA (History & Development Studies) [MSU, 2006]
| emaruta@gzu.ac.zw | Political affairs, democracy and human rights |
Dr. Genius Tevera | PhD (Heritage Studies UCT, 2023) MA (Heritage Studies)[ UW ,2015] BA Hons (Archaeology, Cultural Heritage & Museum Studies) [ MSU , 2011) | Decolonial Discourses in Archaeology and Heritage Practices; Community Engagement; Heritage an Climate Change; Heritage Economics | |
Mr. Makwinja Trust Asima | PGDHTE (GZU, 2020) MA (Development Studies, GZU, 2019) BA Hons (Economic History, GZU, 2017) | Climate Change; Gender and livelihoods | |
Dr. Pauline Chiripanhura | PGDE (UZ 2023) DPhil (Archaeology) UCT 2018 MA (Heritage Studies, UZ, 2012) BA Special Hons Archaeology (Z, 2010) BA General (UZ 2009) | pchiripanhura@gzu.ac.zw | African Archaeology; Forensic Archaeology; Heritage Based Medical Science; Heritage Conservation and Management; Heritage and Sustainable Development; Heritage Entrepreneurship; Heritage and Community Participation |
Dr. Snodia Magudu | Doctor of Education (DED-UNISA) M.Ed Curriculum and Arts – History (UZ) B.Ed History (UZ) Certificate in Education History and English (Bristol) | Social Justice Issues; Teacher Education; Heritage Education | |
Dr. Kudakwashe Mapetere | DPhil( Curriculum Studies-History Instructional Leadership, UFS,2015) Masters in in Arts and Curriculum studies-History, UZ, 2006. Bachelor of Education. History. Solusi,2004 Diploma in Education, UZ,1996 | kmapetere@gzu.ac.zw | Curriculum Issues in History and Heritage Studies. History instructional leadership practices. Eco-pedagogies and sustainable education. |
Dr. Tawanda Mukwende | PhD (Archaeology UCT, 2016) MA (Heritage Studies)[ UZ ,2012] BA Hons (History and Development Studies) [ MSU , 2004) | Archaeology of Farming Communities of southern Africa; Material analysis in archaeology; Dry-stone wall conservation; World Heritage management | |
Mr Muchengeti Rukara | MA (Cultural Heritage Studies, MSU, 2015) BA Hons (Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, MSU, 2011) | Community Participation in Cultural Heritage Management; Heritage Tourism; Global Issues in Heritage Resource Management | |
Mr. Munyika Sibanda | Master of Information Science in Archival Sciences (UNISA 2017) BA Hons (Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, MSU, 2009) | munyikasibanda@gzu.ac.zw | Records and Information Management; Oral History; Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Community Archives |
Dr. Thomas Thondlana | PhD (Archaeology, UCL, 2012) MSc (Technology and Analysis of Archaeological Materials, University of London, 2007) BA 4th Year Hons Archaeology, UZ, 2005 BA General UZ, 2004 | tthondhlana@gzu.ac.zw | Archaeometallury; Archaeomining; History of Technology; World Heritage Management; African Museology; Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship |
Mr. Samuel Chakaipa | Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Development Studies (GZU) Master of Arts Degree Development Studies (GZU) | schakaipa@gzu.ac.zw | Women empowerment Climate change adaptation Child marriages/ Teenage pregnancies |