The faculty of management & entrepreneurial sciences

Precious Hove is the dean for faculty of Management and Entrepreneurial Sciences at Women University in Africa, Zimbabwe.  Precious Hove holds a Doctorate degree in Business Management obtained from Witwatersrand, South Africa, a Master’s degree in Strategic Management, obtained from Chinhoyi University of Technology, an Honors degree in Business Management obtained at Midlands State University and a Diploma in Education, obtained from the University of Zimbabwe. Precious possess leadership skills and promotes team spirit at work.  She is a an honest person with confidence in her work. Precious is a woman of integrity.   Over the years, Precious has developed interest in business management, new product developments, entrepreneurship and knowledge management.  She has co-authored several publications in those areas. Precious has over 15 years’ experience at Universities.

Biography: Gertrude Zadzisai Makuliyashi
Gertrude Zadzisai Makuliyashi is a lecturer in the Commerce and Management Department within the Faculty of Management and Entrepreneurial Sciences at the Women’s University in Africa in Harare, Zimbabwe. She teaches marketing communications, digital marketing, principles of marketing, business communication, and graphic design modules, with a particular interest in culturally grounded and technology enabled communication strategies. She is an Inaugurate Communications Auditor and a holder of a Master’s in Journalism and Media Studies, which informs her interdisciplinary approach to media, culture, and markets. A prospective PhD student, her planned research focuses on AI enabled, culturally sensitive communication frameworks for sustainable development and inclusive value chains.

Full Name: Mubango Hazel
Current Position: Lecturer
Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• PhD. in Human Resource Management
• MSc. Human Resource Management
• BSc. Hons. Counselling
• BSc. Hons. Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Education
• IPMZ Diploma in Human Resource Management
• IPMZ Diploma in Management of Training
• ZAAT Professional Certificate in Accountancy.

Area of Specialisation: Human Resources Management
Research Interests/Areas of Expertise: future of human resources management, work-life balance, employee wellbeing, HR analytics, women at work and educational management issues in industry and academia
Professional Biography/Profile:
Dr Mubango is a full-time Lecturer and former Chairperson of the Department of Commerce and Management at the Women’s University in Africa (WUA), Zimbabwe. She holds a PhD in Human Resource Management and brings more than 20 years of combined academic and industry experience in Human Resource Management and Educational Management.
Dr Mubango is an accomplished researcher and academic with a strong record of scholarly engagement. She has published more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and has presented her research at over 10 international academic and research conferences. Her scholarly work reflects a sustained interest in contemporary human resource management and emerging workplace and educational issues.
Her research interests include contemporary Human Resource Management, work-life balance, employee wellbeing, labour and employee relations, working women, and Educational Management. Her work particularly explores emerging challenges affecting employees and organisations, with a focus on issues relevant to both industry and higher education.
In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, Dr Mubango has contributed to academic leadership and the development of higher education through her experience in departmental management and postgraduate academic supervision. Her combination of academic expertise, industry experience, research engagement, and leadership experience positions her well to contribute to contemporary discussions on human resource management, organisational effectiveness, employee wellbeing, and workplace transformation.

Dr Josphat Nyoni
Senior lecturer -Faculty of management and entrepreneurial sciences, Deputy Research Chairperson, Member of the higher degrees Committee
Academic and professional qualifications
• PhD Business Strategy and Leadership
• Master’s in Development Finance
• Master’s in Business Administration:
• Bachelor of Honours in Economics:
• Bachelor of Economics
• Certificate in International Economic Issues and Development
• Certificate in Economic Modeling – Economics,
• Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Studies
• Certificate in Education and Sciences
Research Interests
• Artificial intelligence and strategic management
• Digital transformation and business model Innovation
• Business model innovation and monetization
• Business strategy and Leadership
• Economic policy and development

Professional Biography
• Senior Lecturer / MBA Programmes Coordinator
• Women’s University in Africa –
• Director – Economic Affairs-Government of Zimbabwe
• Senior Economist-Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe –
• Senior Lecturer-Masvingo Polytechnic College

NAME: BOTHWELL MASHURA

DESIGNATION: LECTURER & CAMPUS COORDINATOR – KADOMA CAMPUS

QUALIFICATIONS: BTEC FINANCIAL ENGINEERING DEGREE (HIT) & MSC IN FINANCE AND INVESTMENT (NUST)

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION: FINANCE, STATISTICS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH INTEREST: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENTS

RESEARCH INTEREST: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
Eng. Bothwell Mashura is a university administrator, academic, and researcher based in Zimbabwe. He serves as a Campus Coordinator at Women’s University in Africa, Kadoma Campus, with experience in higher education administration, academic coordination, institutional leadership, and stakeholder engagement. His research interests include governance, economic growth, illicit financial flows, financial management and digital transformation. He is particularly interested in evidence-based research that contributes to institutional effectiveness, policy development, and sustainable socio-economic development

FULL NAME
Anesu Kelvin Chiomba
CURRENT POSITION/ DESIGNATION
Lecturer, Department of Commerce and Management
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
• PhD in Human Resource Management Candidate, Women’s University in Africa, 2026 to date
• MSc Human Resource Management
• BSc Honours Psychology
• Certificate in Microsoft Office Application Packages

AREA OF SPECIALISATION
Human Resource (HR) Analytics, Labour Law, Training and Development. Industrial Relations
PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY
Anesu Kelvin Chiomba is a Lecturer in the Department of Commerce and Management at Women’s University in Africa.
He is an HR professional and PhD Candidate specialising in Human Resource Analytics. With experience as an HR Manager, he brings real workplace insights into the classroom.
Mr Chiomba is passionate about equipping students with data-driven HR skills and legal knowledge to lead people effectively in dynamic business environments

Kumbirai Gift Terera
Lecturer & Programme Coordinator – Marketing
Department of Commerce and Management
Tel. +263 24 459 601
Cell. +263 773068106
Email Adress: kumbiraiterera@gmail.com / kterera@wua.ac.zw
Mr K G Terera holds a Master of Commerce in Marketing, a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Marketing, and a Diploma in Public Relations. He is currently in the final stages of his PhD studies. Mr Terera is particularly passionate about research in agricultural value chains. His PhD thesis focuses on creating a value chain model aimed at supporting profitable smallholder banana farming in Mutasa District, Zimbabwe. Previously, he has worked as a marketing manager, advertising executive, research consultant, and research and business development officer across universities, the advertising industry, NGOs, and banks. He currently teaches Diploma, undergraduate, and Masters courses in Digital Marketing, Services Marketing, Agricultural Marketing, Principles of Marketing, and Strategic Quality Management.

Full Name: Mrs. Tariro R. Guta
Current Position/Designation: Lecturer, Department of Commerce and Management

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

MSc in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

BSc in Management and Entrepreneurial Studies, Specializing in General Management and Marketing

Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies

Area of Specialisation:

Strategic Management, Corporate Governance, and Leadership

Research Interests/Areas of Expertise:

Strategic Management, Corporate Governance, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Innovative Entrepreneurship, and Women Empowerment for Social Impact6. Professional Biography/Profile:

Mrs. Tariro R. Guta is a Lecturer in the Department of Commerce and Management at Women’s University in Africa. She teaches Corporate Governance, Strategic Management, General Management Principles, Leadership, and Conflict Management. Mrs. Guta holds an MSc in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a BSc in Management and Entrepreneurial Studies specializing in General Management and Marketing, and a Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies. Her journey at WUA began as a Personal Assistant. This role provided her with firsthand experience in institutional governance, administration, and operations. That foundation, combined with her postgraduate training and teaching qualification, enables her to bring both practical and academic insight into the classroom. Mrs. Guta is committed to developing ethical, strategic, and people-centered women leaders. Her teaching philosophy centers on making complex management concepts practical and relevant, equipping students with skills in governance, leadership, and entrepreneurship to drive organizational effectiveness and social impact. Her research and community engagement interests include Innovative Entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment as tools for sustainable development.