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P.O.BOX 1235.
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
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Monday to Friday: 8AM - 4:30PM
Munhumutapa School of Commerce
Department of Economics And Finance
CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME REMARKS
Welcome to the Department of Economics and Finance. We are dedicated to providing world-class education and fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation. Our programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to excel in today’s dynamic and globalised financial landscape. We proudly offer Bachelor of Commerce Degrees in:
- Banking and Finance
- Economics and Finance
- Economics
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Financial Engineering
Our department also provides advanced studies with a comprehensive range of Master’s Degrees in:
- Development Finance
- Economics
- Financial Economics
- Finance
- Environmental and Development Economics
Additionally, we offer prestigious doctoral programs:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Degrees
Our dedicated School, industry partnerships, and rigorous curriculum ensure that our graduates are well-prepared to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the business world.
Dr .H. Dude
PhD in Finance, UKZN 2021, MCom Finance, GZU 2012, Master of Business Administration (ZOU, 2007), BA Hons in Economics UNISA, 2000,BA in Economics, UNISA, 1999
Position: Chairperson
email: hdube@gzu.ac.zw
+263774178834
Research Areas
LECTURERS
| Title and full name | Qualifications (awarding institution and year of attainment) | Contact details Cell number & Email
| Research interest |
Dr. James Zivanomoyo | 1.DPhil Economics (GZU, 2024) 2. MSc Economics (UZ, 2003) 3.BSc Economics (UZ, 1991) | +263774056437 | 1.Macroeconomic Issues 2.Agriculture 3.Environmental Economics and Climatic Change |
| Dr. Clainos Chidoko | 1. DPhil International Economics (University of Zimbabwe) (2021) 2. MSc Economics (University of Zimbabwe) (2006) 3. BSc Honours in Economics (University of Zimbabwe) (2003) 4. Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and tertiary Education (Great Zimbabwe University) (2016) 5. Diploma in Education (Mathematics) (1996) | 0773570327 | 1.International Trade and Economic Integration 2.Industrial Development |
Dr. Garikai Makuyana | 1.Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education – GZU (2018) 2.PhD Economics –UNISA (2017) 3.Msc Economics –UZ (2007) 4.Bsc Honours Economics – UZ (2005) | +263782314111 | 1.markets development 2.African economic growth processes 3.Efficiency of private and public investments 4.Climate Finance Econometric models |
Dr. Rabson Magweva | 1.Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary education, (GZU, 2021) 2.PhD Finance (UKZN, 2020) Executive Certificate in Financial Econometrics (UZ, 2016) 3.MSc Finance and Investments (NUST, 2012)B.Com Finance Hons (GZU, 2008) | 0773003284 rmagweva@gzu.ac.zw | 1.Financial Technology 2.Stock market development 3.infrastructure investment 4.green finance |
| Dr. Regret Sunge | PhD in Economics University of Johannesburg (2021) | +263772243599 rsunge@gzu.ac.zw | 1. climate economics 2. International 3. Trade Agricultural economics |
| Dr.Thomas Mutsvene | 1.Ph. (finance & Investment-Durban university of technology, SA-2019 2.MBA finance & Investment-Regent Business School, SA-2015 3.BC Accounting Hons-University of Namibia-2016 4.Bcom Hon insurance & risk management-MSU-2009 5.postgraddiplomainhigher&tertiaryeducation-gzu-2021 6.Post-Doctoral research fellowship alumni-Tshwane university of technology,SA-2024 | +263782417525 | 1.Climate change risk management 2.Climate finance, 3. Auditing, 4.Agricultural Finance &investment 5.Cyber risk management |
Mr. Campion Chiromba | 1. MSc in Finance & Investment (NUST 2008) 2. B/Com (Hons) in Banking (NUST 2000) 3. Certificate in Impact Measurement & Management (Duke University 2024) | +263775995739 | 1. Impact investment 2. Responsible investment 3. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) 4. Sustainable investments 5. Corporate Social Responsibility |
Dr. Simion Matsvai | 1. DPhil Agriculture Economics(University of Fort Hare- 2020) 2.Master of Commerce Industrial Strategy & Trade Policy(Great Zimbabwe University- 2012) 3.Bachelor of Science Honours Degree-Economics(UZ: 2006) | smatsvai@gzu.ac.zw simmymatsvai@gmail.com +2637781317 31 | Research interest Applied Economics (Development, Agriculture, Environmental and Financial Economics) |
Dr. Shallone Munongo | 1. Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary education (GZU, 2025; 2. PhD Management Studies (2019) 3. MSc Banking & Financial Services, National University of Science and Technology, 2012 4. BCom. Hons. Banking & Finance, Midlands State University, 2007 | 0773898507 | 1.Entrepreneurship, 2.Supply Chain Management, 3.Financial Inclusion |
| Mrs. Nyatondo Rose Constancia | 1.MSc in Economics University of Zimbabwe (2006) 2. BSc in Economics University of Zimbabwe (2003) 3.Post Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education- Great Zimbabwe University (2017) 4.Certificate in Project Management-Trust Academy (2010) | +263772981000 | Economic growth, development Economics development finance, international economics, monetary policy, poverty reduction |
| Mr.Valentine Mutendi | 1.Post Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education (GZU, 2022) 2.MSc Risk Management and Insurance, NUST, 2018) 3.SSTC Honours Statistics (UZ, 2012) 4. BSc Majors Mathematics and Statistics (UZ, 2011). | 0773652705 vmutendi@gzu.ac.zw | Life and health Insurance (long term Savings). Credit Risk Derivatives Climatic Change and Insurance. |
| Mr Pascal Gubwe | 1. PGDHTE (GZU 2022). 2.MSc in Risk Management and Insurance (NUST 2020). 3.BCom Risk Management and Insurance (GZU 2017). 4.Associate Diploma in Insurance (IISA 1990) 5.ND Marketing (2000 Hexco) | 0772256725 | 1.Insurance, 2.life insurance distribution 3.Risk management. |
| Mr.Robert Mwanyepedza | 1)Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management and Economics (Cum Laude) – University of Fort Hare (2017) 2)Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Financial Markets – University of Fort Hare (2018) 3)Master of Commerce in Economics – Nelson Mandela University (2022) | Cell 0777850497 | Urban and Housing Economics, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Applied Economics, Behavioural Economics |
Dr.Tafirei Mashamba | PhD Finance, UKZN (2018) MSc Finance & Investments, NUST (2010) BCom Finance, GZU (2008), PGDHTE, GZU, 2018 | 0773029040 | 1.Fintech 2.Bank regulation 3.AI & ML in Finance |
| Dr.Ephraim Matanda | 1.D.Phil Accounting Sciences., MSU, 2024 2.MSc Finance and Investment (NUST, 2008) 3. BSc (Economics, HONS, 2003) and 4. CE (GTC, 1989) | 0773742494 | 1.Financial Management 2.Research Methods and Statistics 3. Banking and Finance |
| Mr.Dauglas Halimani | 1) Bachelor of Commerce Honours Finance NUST 2008 2) Masters in Banking and Financial Services 2013 3) Bachelor of Laws UNISA 2019 4) Masters in Insurance Law(pending) | +263773902506 +26371462213 | Corporate governance, international finance, insurance law, corporate law, banking law, international banking |
| Ms.Linda C.Gumbo | 1.BCom Finance (Great Zimbabwe University, 2009) 2.MSc Finance and Investments (National University of Science and Technology, 2012) | +263779471641 | 1.Corporate Distress, 2.Financial 3.Sustainability, stock markets |
| Dr.Watson Munyanyi | 1.BBS (Hons) Finance and Banking (UZ), 2.MBA(MSU), 3.PhD Business Management (UJ) | 0772969872 wmunyanyi@gzu.ac.zw | Risk Management; Insurance, Public Finance; Investment; Fixed Income Securities; Private Equity Investments, General Management & Finance |
Mr Loverage Chakazamba | 1.MBA-ZOU(2008) 2.AIOBZ(2002) 3.Bcom Hons Banking and Finance-ZOU (2019) | 0772704177 | 1. Financial inclusion 2. Financial Literacy |
| Mr. Misheck Diza | 1.Mcom Finance (GZU 2013) 2.Bcom Finance (GZU 2011) | 0774679515 | Financial modeling, Corporate finance, Corporate Governance, Portfolio analysis |