Department of Media and Journalism Studies

Academic Qualifications 

1. Master of Science in  Media and Society Studies (Midlands State University )

2. Post Graduate Diploma in Media and Society     (Midlands State University)

3. B.A Media Studies (Zimbabwe Open University )

Professional Qualifications

  Diploma in Education (University of Zimbabwe)

 Research Interests

1. Digital Media
2. Media and Democracy
3. Media and Culture

Selected Publications

 1. Jonhera, T. (2021). Democratic Transition or Change without Change? Critical Reflections on the Media Reform trajectory in post-Mugabe Zimbabwe. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). 5 (6),619-629

2. Jonhera,T. (2022). Kujata Jata:Tonga Song Blasts Past Hegemonic Barriers. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS).6 (12),762-771

3 Ndlovu, E., Jonhera, T. (2023) WhatsApp and the Changing Face of the Zimbabwean Newsrooms: A Case of Chronicle and NewsDay. Sarcouncil Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (SARC). 2(1),1-15

4.Jonhera, T. (2022) Can the Nambya Speak? Media inclusion, identity and the politics of belonging among ethnic minorities in Zimbabwe: A case study of the Nambya ethnic group.  Zimbabwe International Journal of Culture and Heritage, volume 1, Number 1,2022

5. Jonhera, T., Nyoni, T. (2023) Linguistic hegemony and the minority languages battle for the Zimbabwean broadcasting space: A case of ZBC Television and National FM. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS).7 (4),1178-1193

Conference Presentations

Presented two (2) papers at:

The International Conference on African and African Diaspora,Philosophy, Identity, and Culture

Hosted by: Zimbabwe Open University in collaboration with the Pan African Strategic and Policy Research Group,International  University of West Indies and Obafemi Awolo University.

Venue: Virtual

Date of presentation:27 August 2021.

Papers presented at the Conference:

1.Can the Nambya Speak?. Media inclusion,identity and the politics of belonging among ethnic minorities in Zimbabwe:A case study of the Nambya ethnic group

2.Ubuntu and the Social media Scourge:An analysis of Facebook effects on youth cultural values in urban Zimbabwe.

 Email Address: jonherat @zou.ac,zw or tongiejonhs@gmail.com

 Mobile : + 263 775 869 935

 Telephone:

+263 242 795991/795990/796464/770743/770744/794731/795518/7997730/793002/7/8 extn 408

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.

Academic Qualifications:

• MSc Media & Society Studies (Midlands State University) (2011)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Media & Society Studies (MSU) (2008)
• BA English & Communication Studies (ZOU) (2002)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) ZOU (2019)

Research Interests:

 Communication, Media Marketing, Customer Service & ODeL

 Selected Publications:

• Lumbe, A. Mangizvo, R.V, Mushaka, C (2021): Feasibility of total migration to online learning in ZOU.  The Case of Gokwe North District Centre.  International Journal of Research in Education, Humanities & Commerce. Vol. 02. Issue 2. Pg: 85-99 March – April 2021

• Lumbe .A. (2021). Evaluating the effectiveness of marketing strategies used in marketing the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) Products: A case of the Midlands Region.  International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation.  Pg. 72-79. Vol.  viii. ISSN 2321-2705 April 2021.

• Lumbe, A. Mushaka, C (2019): Access to Information, A prerequisite to sustainable economic transformation:  An assessment of Tsungai Resettlement Ward, 23 Gokwe North, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe. Special Issue 2020 Volume 2 of the Dyke (MSU).

• Kurebwa M. and Lumbe, A. (2015): Teacher Voices: Challenges of Double Sessioning in Gweru Urban Primary Schools. International Journal of innovative Research. Vol 4 Issue 3 pp38-41 ISSN2278-0211.
•  Mangwere (Lumbe), A., Wadesango, N. & Kurebwa, M. (2013): Influence of the Electronic Media on the Behaviour of Children/Teenagers in Zimbabwe. Journal of Communication,4(2)101-109ISSN2347-5374

International Conference Presentations;

• Lumbe A. (2022) Social Media, Driver for Heritage Practices:  A case of traditional medicines; Paper presented at the International Conference on Heritage held in Masvingo; Great Zimbabwe Hotel; 14-16 September 2022.
• Kurebwa, M. & Lumbe, A. (2023). Examination and Assignment Cheating Pandemic in ODL: A Case of the Midlands Regional Campus of Zimbabwe Open University. 57^th DEASA Conference. Manna Resort. Harare, 13-15 September 2023.

Theme: Re-visiting education as a common good: Opening up space for all through ODeL.

• Prof. M. Kurebwa & A. Lumbe (2023). The Digital Divide: Exploring obstacles in accessing Quality Education in ODeL at Zimbabwe Open University. National University of Science & Technology (NUST) International Research Conference (3^rd ESDIR) – 18-20 October 2023.

Theme: Transforming Teaching & Learning towards achieving 2030 Goals.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Email:            lumbea@zou.ac.zw

Mobile:                      +263 775 157 211

Telephone:                 +263 54 2226002/3

Physical Address:     No. 16 Victory Rd, Gweru East, Gweru, Zimbabwe

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in Local Governance Studies (Midlands State University 2023)
• Master of Science in Journalism and Media Studies (Midlands State University 2021)
• Special Honours in Media Studies (ZOU 2019)
• Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies (ZOU, 2017)
• Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies (UMAA Institute ICM UK, 2003)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate in Sign Language (ZOU, 2021)
• Certificate Investigative Journalism (Summer Academy South Africa, 2010)
• Advanced Journalism Course in Reporting in Transition (South Africa, 2010)
• Certificate in Sustainable Quality Journalism SADC Region (IAJ South Africa 2010)
• Certificate in Media Marketing and Sales (MISA, Zimbabwe, 2005)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Climate Change
• Sports politics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Communication Strategies

Email Address: nkiwaneb@zou.ac.zw

Mobile: : +263 775341029/ 780334604

Telephone:+263 284 – 2822965

Physical Address: Zimbabwe Open University, Faculty of Arts, Culture and Heritage Studies, Department of Media Studies, Number 249, Soudan Street, Showgrounds, Gwanda

Academic Qualifications

Master of Science in Media and Society Studies (MSU, 2016)

Bachelor of Arts Special Honours Communication and Media Studies (ZOU, 2014)

Bachelor of Arts Economic History and English (UZ, 2012)

Research Interests

Meluleki Moyo has research interest in political communication, new media technologies, radio and television studies as well as cultural communication.

Contact Details

Telephone:

+263 242 795991/795990/796464/770743/770744/794731/795518/7997730/793002/7/8 extn 430

Physical Address: Zimbabwe Open University, Faculty of Arts, Culture and Heritage Studies, Department of Languages and Literature, Corner House, 5^th Floor, Corner Samora Machel Avenue and Leopold Takawira Street, Harare, Zimbabwe.