GOVERNANCE
Council is the supreme governing body of the university. Its main function is to provide a general policy direction in the running of the institution. It has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that the University's mission and objectives are realized. The standing committees of Council are:
- Executive Committee
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Finance Committee
- Investment Committee
- Projects Committee for Campus Development
- Salaries and Conditions of Service Committee
- Academic Staff Promotions Committee
- Non-Academic Staff Promotions Committee
Council membership consists of the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellors, the President of the Student Union, who are ex-official members: and sixteen people appointed by the Minister of Higher Education and Technology, nine people appointed by the senate, one representative of each of the following groups: Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, Teacher Organizations, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers, Youth, Women, Churches, Farmers Unions, Chamber of Mines, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), Administrative Staff, Non-Senate Members of the Academic Staff, Workers Committee. The Chairman of Council is elected amongst the council members.
Senior Officers of the University
The ceremonial head of the University is the Chancellor. The Chief Academic and Executive Officer is the Vice-Chancellor, who is assisted by one or more Pro-Vice-Chancellors.
Ph.D. in Agriculture Sciences – Animal Nutrition (University of Reading, UK), MSc in Agriculture Grassland Science (University of Reading, UK), BSc in Animal Production (University of Alexandria, Egypt).
PhD (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands); MSEE (Kansas State University, USA); BSEE, BS – Mathematics and Engineering Management (Geneva College, USA).
PhD in Biochemistry (UZ), MSc in Biochemistry (Bombay), BSc (Hons) Chemistry (Bombay).
PhD in Biotechnology, MSc in Biotechnology.
PhD in Business Administration (Zambian Open University), MBA (NUST), MSc in HRM (GZU), BSc Sociology (Hons) (UZ), Diploma in Training Management (IPMZ), Certificate in Education (HTC), IPMZ Higher Certificate in Motivation, IPMZ Higher Certificate in Research Methods.
Chartered Management Accountant, Bachelor of Technology Honours Degree in Accountancy (University of Zimbabwe).
MSc in Library and Information Science (NUST), BSc in Library and Information Science.
PhD in Statistics (University of Limpopo, SA), MSc in Operations Research and Statistics (NUST), BSc in Applied Mathematics (NUST), Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (NUST).
PhD in Population Studies (University of KwaZulu Natal); MSc in Population Studies (University of Zimbabwe); B.A. Honours in Geography (University of Zimbabwe).
PhD in Physics – Renewable Energy (University of Fort Hare, SA), MSc in Renewable Energy (UZ), BTech (Hons) Applied Physics (UZ), Diploma in Vocational and Technical Education.
PhD in Medicine (University of Birmingham), MSc Clinical Immunology (University of Birmingham), MBChB (Medical Academy Gdansk, Poland).
PhD Constr Man (NMU, SA); MSc CPM (NUST); BSc HRUP (UZ), MZIRUP.
PhD in Education (University of Fort Hare), Master of Education in Educational Management (MSU), Bachelor of Education in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (UZ), Diploma in Education (UZ).
PhD Communication Studies (UJ), MSc Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (NUST), Certificate in International Broadcast (RNTC, Netherlands), Postgraduate Diploma in Media & Communication Studies (UZ), BA (Gen) (UZ).
PhD in Economics & Social Sciences (BOKU, Vienna, Austria); MSc Economics (UZ), BSc Hons Economics (UZ), Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (NUST), Diploma in Human Resources (IPMZ).
Senate
Academic Authority of the University is vested in the Senate. It has the responsibility of formulating and executing the university' academic policy. This covers admissions, teaching, examinations, programmes of study, conferment of awards and honours, Research and provides advice to Council the abolition and holding in obeyance of professorial chairs and other academic offices.
The Senate consists of the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Deans of faculties, full Professors, Chairmen of Departments, the Librarian (ex-officio), one member of the permanent teaching staff from each faculty, and six students elected by the Students Union.
The Vice-Chancellor is chairman of Senate. Senate has several committees of which the Academic Board is the principal one.
Head of Academic Departments
Faculty of Agricultural Science and Technology
| Name | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. K. Chilumani | A/Chairperson | Agricultural Information Technology | khesani.richard.chilumani@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. N. Nleya | A/Chairperson | Agricultural Genetics & Cell Technology | nancy.nleya@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. K. Mushonga | A/Chairperson | Sustainable Food Production | knowledge.mushonga@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. C.M. Mhlophe | A/Chairperson | Agribusiness, Economics & Management | clifford.mhlophe@nust.ac.zw |
| Eng. G. Kanyemba | A/Chairperson | Agricultural Engineering | givemore.kanyemba@nust.ac.zw |
Faculty of Applied Science
| Name | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. J. Mbanga | Chairperson | Applied Biology and Biochemistry | joshua.mbanga@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. B.N. Yalala | Chairperson | Applied Chemistry | bongani.yalala@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. S.P. Showa | Chairperson | Applied Mathematics | sarudzai.showa@nust.ac.zw |
| Prof. G.G. Nyambuya | Chairperson | Applied Physics | golden.nyambuya@nust.ac.zw |
| Mrs. S. Nleya | Chairperson | Radiography | nleya.sindiso@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. P. Mdlongwa | Chairperson | Statistics and Operations Research | precious.mdlongwa@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. K. Sibanda | Chairperson | Informatics and Analytics | khulani.sibanda@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. S. Ngwenya | Chairperson | Computer Science | sibangiso.ngwenya@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. D. Makaza | Chairperson | Sports Science and Coaching | daga.makaza@nust.ac.zw |
Faculty of Communication and Information Science
| Name | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. N. Dube | Chairperson | Journalism and Media Studies | nkosana.dube@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. N. Pasipamire | Chairperson | Library and Information Science | notice.pasipamire@nust.ac.zw |
| Prof. P. Dewah | Chairperson | Records and Archives Management | peterson.dewah@nust.ac.zw |
| Mrs. E.C. Chiware | Chairperson | Publishing Studies | effort.chingono@nust.ac.zw |
Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences
| Name | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. S. Warima | Chairperson | Accounting Sciences | siboniso.warima@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. N.J. Malunguza | Chairperson | Actuarial, Insurance & Risk Management | noble.malunguza@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr N. Tshuma | Chairperson | Banking and Economic Sciences | nothando.tshuma@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. M.J. Ndlovu | Chairperson | Business Management Sciences | mlisa.ndlovu@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. E. Mbedzi | Chairperson | Finance and Fiscal Sciences | edson.mbedzi@nust.ac.zw |
| Mrs. I. Ndlovu | Chairperson | Marketing and Consumer Sciences | izithembiso.ndlovu@nust.ac.zw |
| Prof. G.V. Nani | Director | Graduate School of Business Science | gwendoline.nani@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. T. Ndlovu | Director | Institute of Development Sciences | thabo.ndlovu@nust.ac.zw |
Faculty of Engineering
| Name | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. N. Mguni | Chairperson | Chemical Engineering | nonhlanhla.mguni@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. F. Mudhindi | A/Chairperson | Civil & Water Engineering | felix.mudhindi@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. B. Dlodlo | Chairperson | Electronic Engineering | buthanani.dlodlo@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. S. Ncube | A/Chairperson | Fibre and Polymer Engineering | sizo.ncube@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. L. Mugwagwa | Chairperson | Industrial and Manufacturing | lameck.mugwagwa@nust.ac.zw |
Faculty of Environmental Science
| Name | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. V. Ndlovu | Chairperson | Environmental Health | vuyelwa.ndlovu@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. M. Ndabambi | A/Chairperson | Environmental Science | mlamuli.ndabambi@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. A. Chichinye | Chairperson | Forest Resources & Wildlife Management | angela.gumbi@nust.ac.zw |
| Prof. H.G.T. Ndagurwa | Chairperson | Geospatial Science | hilton.ndagurwa@nust.ac.zw |
Faculty of Medicine
| Name | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Y.B.C. Malango | Chairperson | Anatomy and Physiology | yayaha.malango@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. D. Sibanda | Chairperson | Pharmacology and Biochemistry | daniel.sibanda@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. M. Mzingwane | Chairperson | Pathology | mayibongwe.mzingwane@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. N. Mawere | A/Chairperson | Psychiatry, Social Behavioural Sciences | nemache.mawere@nust.ac.zw |
| Mrs. Y. Chauraya | A/Chairperson | Nursing and Midwifery | yevonnie.chauraya@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. H.C. Gunguwo | Chairperson | Community Medicine | hilary.gunguwo@nust.ac.zw |
| Prof. E.O. Enwerem | A/Chairperson | Surgery and Anaesthetics | enyioma.enwerem@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. J. Moyo | Chairperson | Obstetrics and Gynecology | jephat.moyo@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. T.P. Thatha | A/Chairperson | Pediatrics | thabani.thatha@nust.ac.zw |
| Dr. M. Ndlovu | A/Chairperson | Medicine | mbongeni.ndlovu@nust.ac.zw |
Faculty of Science and Technology Education
| Name | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. E. Mhlanga | Chairperson | Art, Design and Technology Education | elphina.mhlanga@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. L. Sibanda | Chairperson | Science, Mathematics and Technology Education | louis.sibanda@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. S. Ndlovu | Chairperson | Technical and Engineering Education and Training | sipo.ndlovu@nust.ac.zw |
Faculty of the Built Environment
| Name | Designation | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. C. Manyepa | Chairperson | Architecture | chiedza.manyepa@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. T. Njere | Chairperson | Construction Management | tinotenda.njere@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. J. Mlotshwa | Chairperson | Property Studies and Urban Design | jabulani.mlotshwa@nust.ac.zw |
| Mr. N. Khupe | Chairperson | Quantity Surveying | ntjidzi.khupe@nust.ac.zw |