Qualifications

• Lieutenant Colonel Tapiwa Mafura is an emerging scholar in the fields of media and international affairs
• currently serving as the Acting Chairperson of the Department of Political Science. He holds impressive academic credentials
• including: • Master of Science in International Affairs from Midlands State University • Master of Arts in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Botswana • Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the Zimbabwe Open University • Diploma in Defence and Security Studies from the University of Zimbabwe • Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from the Zimbabwe National Defence University Furthering his academic pursuits
• Lieutenant Colonel Mafura is currently a PhD Candidate at Midlands State University
• where his research explores the intersections of media
• public diplomacy
• and postcoloniality in post-2000 Zimbabwe. His doctoral work promises to provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping global politics and representation of postcolonial states. In addition to his academic background
• Lieutenant Colonel Mafura has extensive research experience and a commitment to knowledge dissemination. He has published several articles and book chapters
• including a policy brief paper on the recurring insurgency in the Democratic Republic of Congo and contributions to edited volumes on media
• security intelligence
• and the evolving dynamics of terrorism
• intelligence
• and the media in Africa. Furthermore
• Lieutenant Colonel Mafura has been an active participant in various academic conferences and invitational lectures
• covering topics such as cybersecurity
• national security
• media and international relations
• dissertation writing
• pedagogy
• assessment
• and academic writing for publication. With his diverse academic background
• extensive research experience
• and commitment to teaching and mentorship
• Lieutenant Colonel Tapiwa Mafura is a valuable asset to the institution and the broader academic community.