Dr. Gwatirera Javangwe

Qualifications:

Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychology, University of Zimbabwe, 2017. Master in Forensic Psychology, University of Zimbabwe,2007. Bachelors in Psychology, University of Zimbabwe, 2002.

Academic Appointments:

Senior Lecturer

Research Interests:

Forensic Psychology

Faculty: Social And Behavioural Sciences

Department: Applied Psychology

Research Category: Behavioral Sciences

Biography:

Dr. Gwatirera Javangwe PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at The University
of Zimbabwe. He completed his PhD in Psychology with the University of Zimbabwe in 2017. He has
a Masters of Philosophy in Psychology, a BSc Psychology Honours Degree, all from the University of
Zimbabwe. He is a Forensic Psychologist with more than15 years experience in applied research in
the areas of evidence-based assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. He
has a keen interest in offender assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. He also has keen interest in
health psychology, community psychology, developmental psychology, economic psychology and
transport and traffic psychology. He has extensive experience in the design of studies and
interventions. He is a member of over 15 international professional associations including the African
Research on Ageing Network, International Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (IATSA),
Association for Treatment of Sexual abusers (ATSA), International Union of Psychological science,
International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) and National Coordinator of
ISSBD, Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi). He is a member of the Medical Research Council
of Zimbabwe, National Health Research Development Committee, Research Board of the University of
Zimbabwe and University of Zimbabwe, Research Ethics Committee. He has vast administrative
experience, as a teacher, Headmaster, lecturer and Chairperson of the Department of Psychology. He
is also Board member of several local and international organizations. He was Vice Chairperson of
Women and Law in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, a Founding member of Pan African Psychology
Union, a continental board and representative organisation of all psychologists in Africa. He was the
Technical Team Leader in the ZACRO Baseline study on the Needs of Female Inmates in
Zimbabwean Prisons. He is also the Technical Advisor of the Steering Committee on the Needs of
Female inmates in Zimbabwe. He was an Advisory Board Member to The Zimbabwe Prisons and
Correctional Service- Mashonaland Region (Harare Metropolitan, Mashonaland Central, and
Mashonaland West Provinces of Zimbabwe). He was also an Executive member of the Zimbabwe
Psychological Association. He is the immediate past President of the Association of University
Teachers, University of Zimbabwe. Dr Javangwe is the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Prisons and
Correctional Service-Harare Metropolitan Province, Advisory Board. He is also the Vice Chairperson of
Zimbabwe Association of Organisations Working with Prisons. He is the Programme Coordinator for
the BSc Honours Degree in Forensic Psychology and Criminology and Master of Science in Forensic
Psychology and Victimology. He is a member of the International Association for Correctional and
Forensic Psychologists, a member of the International Association of Police and Criminal
Psychologists and a National Association for Treatment of Offenders (UK).

Email: g.javangwe@sociol.uz.ac.zw

Phone: +263 772 960 707

Publications:

Publications
1. Machando, D., Maasdorp, V., Wogrin, C., Javangwe, G., & Muchena, K. C. (2019). Professional caregivers: Stress and coping in the face of loss and trauma. Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology, 19(2), 81-90. Doi: 10.1080/ 20797222.2019.1692989
2. Madzikatire, E., Mamimine P.W., Javangwe,G., & Kazembe, C. (2019) Individuals’ experiences with Spa technology consumption in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Spa and Wellness, 2(1), 35-52. DOI: 10.1080/24721735.2019.1668670
3. Krys, K., Capaldi, C. A., van Tilburg, W., Lipp, O. V., Bond, M. H., Vauclair, C. M., ... & Ahmed, R. A. (2018). Catching up with wonderful women: The women‐are‐wonderful effect is smaller in more gender egalitarian societies. International journal of psychology : Journal international de psychologie, 53 , 21–26. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.12420
4. Madzikatire, E., Mamimine. P., & Javangwe, G. (2017). A Theoretical lens of the nexus between spa technology consumption and one’s psychosocial and economic development. Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 22 (8),26-33. DOI: 10.9790/0837-2208022633
5. Krys, K., Vauclair, C. M., Capaldi, C. A., Lun, V. M. C., Bond, M. H., Domínguez-Espinosa, A., ... & Yu, A. A. (2016). Be careful where you smile: Culture shapes judgments of intelligence and honesty of smiling individuals. Journal of nonverbal behavior, 40(2), 101-116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10919-015-0226-4
6. Javangwe, G., Ponde, T., Kanda, R.,& Zharare, W. (2015). Documenting a Best Practice Model for Successful Female Inmate and Female Ex-inmate Reintegration: The Gogo Olive Project Journal of Social Development in Africa, 30(2), 7- 26.
7. Javangwe, G. (2014). Towards a Child Inclusive and Child Focused Child Custody Decision Making Model in Zimbabwe, International Society to the Study of Behavioral Development Bulletin, (Series 25, no.1) p 33-37.
8. Javangwe, G., Stewart, J., Nhamo, D., & Ruparanganda, W. (2014, June). 5 Children’s drawings of their experience of parental verbal arguments. In Psychology Serving Humanity: Proceedings of the 30th International Congress of Psychology: Volume 1: Majority World Psychology (p. 63-87). Psychology Press.
9. Javangwe, G. (2013). How to Africanize Psychology in Zimbabwean Universities: An Introductory Note. Journal of Black Psychology, 39(3), 336–341. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095798413480681
10. Chisango, T., & Javangwe, G. (2012). Are people better at recognizing ambivalent sexism on the basis of the non-standard profiles than the standard ASI ones?. Sex roles, 67(1), 69-82.
11. Javangwe, G., & Mukondyo, R. Z. (2012). A comparison of the interactive play behaviours between children with albinism and their siblings and children without albinism and their non-albino siblings. Early Child Development and Care, 182(12), 1593-1610.
12. Javangwe, G., & Chirisa, I. (Eds.). (2013). Navigating the Contours of African Childhood Experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. Palo Alto, CA: Academica Press.
13. Javangwe, G., & Chirisa, I.(2012) Setting The Tone for the Book. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (p. 6), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
14. Javangwe, G. (2012). An allegorical Analysis: Articulating Children’s rights and advocating for social acceptance among children living with disability In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (p. 139 -157), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
15. Javangwe G, Mutasa F, Chirisa I and Bowora J (2012). A Review of Alternatives to Corporal Punishment: Lessons for Zimbabwe. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (p.159-176), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
16. Madzikatire E, Javangwe G and Kuipa P. K ( 2012). Expectant mothers’ views on and experiences with hair loss among Black African Infants. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (p. 177-206), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
17. Mataruse T and Javangwe G (2012). Through their Drawings: gauging Children’s conceptualizations of their own participation in church activities. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (p.207 -266), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
18. Lah Lo-oh, J and Javangwe, G (2012). Children as agents of their own development and learning” A new paradigm shift in early childhood education. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (p.267 -285), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
19. Bahago, B and Javangwe, G. (2012). Parenting Goals of some Jaba mothers and fathers in northern Nigeria. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (p.287 -296), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
20. Machiridza, S and Javangwe, G (2012). How do indoor play materials impact on young children’s cognitive ability, social interaction and creativity: A comparison of rural and urban preschool children. IIn Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (pp. 201-228), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
21. Javangwe, G and Tamanikwa T (2012). How gender and age influence interactive paly behaviours among 308 year olds from three children’s homes. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (pp.229-251), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
22. Momoh, G. O and Javangwe, G. (2012). An investigation on effects of absentism on pupils’ literacy education in Plateau State, Nigeria: Implication for Counseling. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (p.252-261), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
23. Javangwe G. and Smart L. T (2012). Children’s preferences for engaging and associating with non-biological male figures in institutions of care in Zimbabwe: Implications for attachment. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (pp. 262-284), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
24. Javangwe, G and Chirisa I (2012). A final Note. In Javangwe, G & Chirisa, I (eds.), Navigating the Contours of African Childhood experiences: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (p.285), Palo Alto, CA: Academia Press.
25. Javangwe, G., & Chitsiku, S. (2009). Enumeration of children living and working in the streets of Harare, Epworth, Norton, Chitungwiza and Ruwa. Harare: Tatu Publications.
26. Javangwe, G. Chitsiku, S. & Mhizha, S. (2009). The nature and prevalence of violence and sexual abuse among boys living and working. Harare: Tatu Publications.
27. Javangwe, G. (2008). The boy child’s voice: A dimension to children’s rights, sexuality reproductive health rights, sexual abuse. Harare: Padare.
28. Javangwe, G. (2008). Sexuality, reproductive health, rights, gender based violence, and HIV and AIDS in selected tertiary institutions of higher learning. Harare: Padare.
29. Javangwe, G. (2008). Synopsis of sexuality, reproductive health rights , gender based violence and HIV and AIDS in tertiary institutions. Harare: Padare.
30. Javangwe, G., Mudzwiti, K., & Muromo, T. (2007). Men’s knowledge attitudes, beliefs and practices on gender based violence and its interface with HIV and AIDS. Harare: Padare.
31. Javangwe, G., & Mudzwiti, K. (2007). Training of trainers manual: Men as partners programme in combating gender based violence and HIV and AIDS. Harare: Padare.

Patented Work:

Grants & Funding (current and Past projects):

Awards & Achievements:

Awarded Best Prize for Innovation: Exhibition: Creating Safer Communities through Face Recognition Technology, presented JFare a locally developed face recognition algorithm and App, University of Zimbabwe Research Week 5- 10 August 2018.
Awarded a Medical Research Council of UK Research Grant (2018-2020): Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights among Female Inmates in Zimbabwean, Malawian and UK prisons £ 178 000-00.
Awarded the Global Challenges Visiting Scholar Grant to visit Liverpool John Moores University (UK) august 2018 – September 2018.
Awarded Best Prize for Innovation: Family Ride Intervention: Assisting children of separating and divorcing parents voice their views on post separation living arrangements, UZ research Week 24- 28 July 2017.
Awarded Travel grant to attend the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Biennial Congress in Vilnius Lithuania 9- 12 July 2016
Awarded Travel grant to attend the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Biennial Congress in Shanghai 7- 12 July 2014.
Awarded a bursary and invited by Oxford University, St Annes College to attended a Workshop on “Fertility Transition in the South”, St. Anne’s college, University of Oxford, 23-25th April 2014, and in the Oxford Spring School in Demography, Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, 28th April – 1 of May 2014.
Awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Research and Book Voucher for the best presentation at the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) Africa Regional UNISA, 25-27 September 2013.
Awarded the Witkin-Okinji Memorial Fund Award to attended the International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology (IACCP2012) Congress at Stellenbosch University 17-21 July 2012
Jacobs Foundation Travel grant to attend International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology Winter PhD School at Stellenbosch University 12-16 July 2012.
Jacobs Foundation Travel grant to attend ISSBD Africa Regional Workshop University of Lagos, 28 to 30 November 2011.
Awarded a Certificate of Excellence for the best presentation at the at ISSBD Africa Regional Workshop University of Lagos, 28 to 30 November 2011.
Jacobs Foundation. Travel grant to attend ISSBD 21st Biennial Congress, Mulungushi Conference Centre Lusaka, Zambia July 18-22 2010

Consultancy and advisory work (current and past):

Developed and piloted a National Manual and Handbook for rehabilitative counselling of young offenders in Zimbabwe, for Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service and Childline Zimbabwe funded by KNH 2017-2018.
Training of Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service, Provincial Rehabilitation Coordinators in Counselling, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Young Offenders in Zimbabwe, Stephen Margolis Resort 3-4 May 2017 for Childline Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service Young Offenders Project funded by KNH.
Conducted a Training of Trainers on Rehabilitation and Reintegration and Strategic Planning Regional Workshop for Zambia Correctional Service, Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service and Malawi Prisons Service at OCHI Safari, Harare, 13- 17 February 2017 for Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service and Voluntary Service Overseas
Baseline survey on status of offending and reoffending among young offenders in Zimbabwean prisons, Childline Zimbabwe, 10 February - 24 March 2016, funded by KNH
Training of Trainers on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Prisoners and ex-prisoners including income generating activities and nutrition projects from Malawi, Zimbabwe and Swaziland for Volunteer Service Overseas(VSO RHAISA) Pretoria- Broklyn Guest Lodge 12- 17 November 2015
Rehabilitation and Reintegration of prisoners including income generating activities and nutrition projects for ZPCS Mashonaland Region- nutrition garden launched 11 November 2015 at Chikurubi Farm Prison
Reintegration Experiences of Female Ex-Inmates released from Zimbabwean prisons focusing those released on Presidential Amnesty and beyond, with special emphasis on the challenges and opportunities January- March 2015 for Zimbabwe Association for Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Offender (ZACRO) funded by Oxfam.
 Designing and implementing livelihoods rehabilitation and reintegration strategies for inmates in Mashonaland Region. August to October 2015 Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service Mashonaland Region.
Team Building and Debriefing for University of Zimbabwe, HIV and Aids Education Centre Staff, 11 December 2014, Chengeta Lodges, Selous, Zimbabwe.
 Development of a National Handbook for Counselling GBV Perpetrators for Padare/Enkednleni Men’s Forum on Gender Funded by UNFPA June 2014.
Creating Child Labour Free Zones: Baseline of Child Labour in Epworth for ANPPCAN, April 2014
Team Building and Debriefing (Expressive Arts and Adventure Therapy) for University of Zimbabwe, HIV and Aids Education Centre Staff, 19 December 2013, Chengeta Lodges, Selous, Zimbabwe.
Broken Chains: Upholding the Rights of Women in Zimbabwean Prisons- I have been appointed the Principal Investigator and Technical Team Leader for a baseline study aimed at ascertaining the rights and needs of women and children in conditions of incarceration in Zimbabwean Prisons. October 2012- March 2013 for Zimbabwe Association for Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation of the Offender (ZACRO) funded by Oxfam.
 Impact Evaluation of The Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) in Zimbabwe (implemented from 2000- to 2011) Dec 2011- Feb 2012.
Management Development Programme: Assessment Centre to identify the operational levels and capacity for Management Executives for PG Zimbabwe Industries 14-15 October 2010.
 Designed Module for Women’s University in Africa entitled “Social Psychology.”
Enumerating Children Living and Working on the Streets of Greater Harare, for Streets Ahead, funded by PACT, USAID, & Children First Zimbabwe. August 2009.
The nature and prevalence of violence and sexual abuse among children living and working in the streets of Harare, Zimbabwe. December 2008
Research Assistant in the Male Circumcision Situation Analysis in Zimbabwe for MoHCW done by GRM International Pvt Ltd funded by UNFPA. February 2008-January 2009.
Baseline survey of Sexuality, Reproductive Health, and Sexual abuse and Violence against the boy child in Zimbabwe for Padare, funded by Save the Children UK. June 2008-July 2008.
Baseline survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices on Gender Based Violence and its interface with HIV and AIDS in three selected rural communities of Zimbabwe( Nyanga, Nkayi and Wedza) for Camfed Zimbabwe- funded by CAMFED International. January –June 2008.
Situational analysis of Scaling Up Gender Based Violence and HIV and AIDS interventions among Mobile and Vulnerable Populations: The case of Odzi Community (Formerly Kondozi Estate), funded by UNFPA. May 2008.
Facilitated at the Stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop for Padare/Enkundleni/Men’s Forum on Gender’s baseline survey on Sexuality, Reproductive Health, Rights, Gender Based Violence, and HIV and AIDS in selected Tertiary Institutions of Higher Learning held at Cresta Oasis Hotel 15 February 2008 funded by Oxfam Australia.
Facilitated at and Evaluated ANPPCAN’s advocacy and lobbying programme on birth registration, child abuse and children’s rights programme workshop held at Esikhoveni Training Centre in Umzingwane District on 7 December 2007 funded by MS Zimbabwe.
Facilitated and produced reports for the Zimbabwe National Association on Mental Health (ZIMNAMH)’s project entitled “Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Children Living with Disabilities.” Project was done in Chegutu District, Zvimba South, Shamva District and Bindura South district from November 2007 to March 2009 funded by UNICEF.
Analysed data for the Ecumenical Peace Initiative Zimbabwe from November 2007 –January 2007 funded by UNDP.
Analysed data for UNICEF’s Zimbabwe Gender Friendly Policy and Planning Index Survey October 2007 funded by UNICEF.
Data analysis and report writing for Streets Ahead’s Participatory Rapid Appraisal of the causes and trajectories of the street children phenomenon in Jacha Area of Epworth October 2007.
Facilitated and produced a report for AU-ANPPCAN’s Child Consultative workshop on the African Common Position on Children-Africa Fit for Children in Zimbabwe August 2007 funded by African Union.
Principal researcher, Padare/Enkundleni/Men’s Forum on Gender’s baseline survey on Sexuality, Reproductive Health, Rights, Gender Based Violence, and HIV and AIDS in selected Tertiary Institutions of Higher Learning August 2007 funded by Oxfam Australia.
Developed a Training Manual on Redefining Manhood and Masculinity, Gender Based Violence and the Interface with HIV and AIDS for Padare/Enkundleni/Men’s Forum on Gender July 2007.
Field supervisor for the Coalition Against Child Labour in Zimbabwe -Baseline survey on child labour in Zimbabwe funded by FNV of Netherlands and HIVOS, November to December 2006 to January 2007.
Co-Principal Investigator for the Padare/Enkundleni/Men’s Forum on Gender-Baseline survey on Gender Based Violence and its interface with HIV/AIDS funded by UNFPA and Bread for The World, July to October 2006.
Analysed data for MR E. Kondo for a Study on Impact of HIV/AIDS on SMEs in Zimbabwe funded by ILO (April2006-May 2006).
Analysed data for Ms Magaisa for a Research on the Survey on Child Labour in Honde Valley Estates (2004) for EMCOZ funded by ILO.
Research Assistant for Empretec Zimbabwe for an Empretec Impact Assessment study in Zimbabwe February 2005 funded by ILO.

Supervision information (MPhil, DPhil, etc.):

Doctor of Philosophy Supervision
Completed DPhils
Enes Madizkatire 2016 to 2018. The significance of spa technology to development in Zimbabwe (Chinhoyi University of Technology)- Completed 2018.
Current DPhil Students
Jacqualine Chivasa (2018-). The experiences of children of incarcerated parents left behind. (University of Zimbabwe)
Makumbirofa Ruth (2018- Locating the extent and function of Shona funerary performance as therapy in contemporary Zimbabwean society. University of Zimbabwe.
Sarudzai Mahomva 2019 –Caregiving: A feminist perspective on the lived experiences of caregivers in Harare, University of Free State, South Africa.
Mangiro Olivia (2019- ). Profiling Adult Sex Offenders in Zimbabwean Correctional Facilities, UKZN
Ruvimbo Marikano- ChireraNherera- A Trauma Informed Kinship Parenting and Carae Model -UZ
Co-Supervisor for
Simbarashe Mazani 2019- Performing Well at Work and Enjoying a fulfilling Private life: Key Determinants in Managing Work-NonWork Life Interface. University of Zimbabwe
Jeannette Haifiku 2019: An exploration on the impact of retirement on the psychological wellbeing of police officers: The case of retiring and retired police officers in Namibia, University of Zimbabwe.

Master Of Philosophy Supervision
Current MPhil students
Enia Munyira 2019-: Young Sex Offenders in Zimbabwe: Offence typologies, University of Zimbabwe.

Completed MPhils
Madzikatire E.(2012) Ethnic and Cultural Perspectives on hair loss Among Black African Infants in Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe. 2013. This was the first MPhil student for the Chinhoyi University of Technology since its inception. Completed.
Kokera R (2011) Factors affecting Management and Treatment of Aggressive and Violent Behaviour in a Mental Health Institution. Completed

Murombo G (2011) An Exploration of the Experiences on Non-Migrant Transnational Children in Harare, Zimbabwe. Completed.
Master Of Philosophy Examination
Candidate: Tendai Edn Nyambiya University of Zimbabwe, 2021
Title of Thesis: : Every Drop Counts Blood Donors’ Motivations to Donate Blood.
Candidate: Odmell Chipungu ,Chinhoyi University of Technology September 2019
Titile of Thesis: ‘Health Tourism and Appropriation of Indigenous Sexual Stimulants and Fertility Enhancers in Zimbabwe’

Professional membership, Committees, Boards:

Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe, National Health Research Development Committee
Zimbabwe Association of Organisations Working with Prisons and Prisoners (Technical Advisor).
Zimbabwean Female Offenders Steering Committee - Technical Advisor
Associate of the University of Oxford’s Oxford Institute of Population Ageing
 Pan African Psychology Union
 Forum for African Psychology
Association of Black Psychologists 2010
Association of Psychological Science 2012
American Psychological Association 2015
International Union of Psychological Science 2012
International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development 2010
International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology 2012
 Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers 2016
 International Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers 2016
International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services 2021
International Corrections and Prisons Association 2021
Australia and New Zealand Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers 2016
Crime Linkage Network- a network of professionals focusing on the study of crime networks 2013
Society of Forensic Interviewers 2014
African Research on Ageing Network 2013
Pervasive Developmental Studies Network
Member of the Facilitators Association of Zimbabwe
Society for the Research on Child Development
Society for Study of Emerging Adulthood
Society for Research on Identity Formation
Registering with the Allied Health Professions Council and the Zimbabwe Psychological Association as a Forensic Psychologist.
Association of Psychological Science
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network, Africa Region
Association for Behavioural Analysis
Extra Ordinary Professor University of KwaZulu Natal
Zimbabwe Psychological Association, Vice President & Director, International Relations
University Service and Committees
Appointed to the University of Zimbabwe, Research Board 2019- 2023
University of Zimbabwe Chaplains Board Member
External Examiner Psychology Department, Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe 2008- to 2017.
Alternate Faculty of Social Studies Representative to the University Publications Committee 2009- 2011
Departmental Representative to the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee 2008-2012
 Faculty of Social Studies Representative on the College of Health Sciences Board 2010 to date
Faculty of Social Studies Representative (stepping in for Prof Nganguru) on Quality Assurance Committee 2012
Faculty of Social Studies Representative on Termination of Studies committee. Current
Departmental representative on Faculty Regulations Committee
Reviewer Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research,
Reviewer Zambezia, Journal of the Humanities
Community
Appointed Thought Leader/ Peer Review for Zimbabwe Council for High Education July 2021- 2024
 Programmes Technical Advisor Summit Care Trust 2021
 Member and Technical Advisor Fathers Against Abuse 2021
Founder and President Board of Directors Brothers’ Haven 2021
Founding Editor (2019), Zimbabwe Journal of Psychology, a Zimbabwe Psychological Association Peer Reviewed Publication
Appointed Chairperson, Advisory Board Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service December, 2019 to date
Appointed Vice Chairperson Advisory Board Member and Board Vice Secretary Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Service, Harare Province 2018.
 Appointed Academic Institutions Focal Person on National Healing Dialogue, National Peace and Reconciliation Commission November 2017 to date.
 Appointed Advisory Board Member and Board Vice Secretary Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Service, Harare Province 2017 to 2019.
Member of Zimbabwe Association of Organisations working with Prisons and Prisoners
Appointed Advisory Board Member Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Service, Mashonaland Region- covering prisons in Harare, Mashonland West, and Mashonaland Central- 2013 to March 2017
 Appointed Board Member Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Service’s Institute of Correctional Services Zimbabwe 2012 to date,
Board Secretary, Defence Child International-Zimbabwe
Women and Law in Southern Africa- Zimbabwe Board Vice Chair Person Member (responsible for Audit and Finance and Programming)
Provincial Secretary-The African Apostolic Church- Harare Province, Zimbabwe
Vice General Secretary -The African Apostolic Church Board of Trustees
Advisory Board member of a US – Africa child protection group (organisation)– Harambee Arts based in San Rafael California USA, operating from Ethiopia.
Trustee of the Renewal International Zimbabwe- recently registered organisation dealing with psychosocial support for children living in and on the streets.
Member of the Advocacy Technical Working Group on Male Circumcision in Zimbabwe
Member of Street Ahead (organisation offering Psychosocial support services to Children Living and working on the Streets of Harare
Member of the Therapists Support Group, Zimbabwe
Reviewer South African Psychology Students’ Conference
Reviewer Journal of Black Studies
Reviewer Research Council of Zimbabwe, Annual Symposium
 Reviewer Pan African Psychology Union