Staff Profile

Qualifications

1. Philosophaea Doctor (PhD) – University of the Western Cape
2. Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) (Law)-cum laude (UWC)
3. Masters of Public Administration (MPA)-Univ. of the Western Cape
4. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BA Hons) –UNISA
5. Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) – University of Zimbabwe
6. Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed) – University of Zimbabwe
7. Certificate in Peace Research-University of Peace (United Nations-Addis Ababa)
8. Certificate in Election Observation Methodology (African Union)
9. Certificate in Paralegal Studies (University of the Western Cape in collaboration with
   the African Centre of Excellence for Access to Justice (ACE-AJ)) (2024)

Research Interests

• Democracy and Development
•  Civil Society and Citizen Participation
• Human Rights and Development
• Local Governance
• Rural Development
• Sustainable Development
• Climate Change

Publications

1. Mukushwa, Z.C; Mapuva, J; Sakarombe, E and Samugwede, M.Z (2024). ‘Green Local Authority Budgetary Processes for Urban Sustainability in Zimbabwe’ (Book Chapter) in ‘Green Public Governance and Management Transitions: Policy Lessons for Zimbabwe’ (Book) (in press).
2. Mapuva, L and Mapuva, J (2024). ‘So near Yet so Far-Children’s Right to Education in Zimbabwe’ in Law, Democracy and Development (under review).
3. Marumahoko, S; Nhede, N.T and Mapuva, J (2024). ‘Interrogating Multi-level Government Power Dynamics and Cooperation in Zimbabwe: Evidence From Harare City Council’ in Cities (under review).
4. Mapuva, Jephias & Mapuva, Loveness (2024). ‘Interrogating the Inadequacies of the Promotional and Protective Mandate of the African Charter’s Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Provisions’ in Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 14 (2) 1-6, (2024)  https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/RHSS/article/viewFile/62244/64269
5. Mapuva, J (2024). ‘Interrogating the Community Participation Paradigm: A theoretical Perspective’ in Journal of Research in Social Science And Humanities (2024) 5 (1) https://www.jrssh.org/index.php/jrssh/article/view/163/pdf
6. Mapuva, J (2024). ‘An Assessment of the Law and Practice of the Right to Water: Evidence from Zimbabwe’ The African Review: A Journal of African Politics, Development and International Affairs, 51 (1) 1-16, January 2024. 
7. Siziba, E, and Mapuva, J (2023). “Towards a Reconceptualization of Poverty: Implications For its Eradication and Policy”, Journal of Asian and African Social Science and Humanities, 9 (1) 34-45, 30 March 2023. 
8. Siziba, E; Mapuva, J; Bowora, J; Samukange, T; Gomo, M (2022). “In Their Own Voices- Understanding GBV in Zimbabwe: Evidence from a Survivor’s Perspective” Journal of African Studies and Development, 14 (4), 154-159, October 2022
9. Mukushwa, Z.C, Mapuva, J and Mutema, E.P (2021). “The Practice of Participatory Budgeting during the COVID19 Pandemic in Zimbabwe’s Local Government Sector: A Case of Chitungwiza Municipality”, The African Review: A Journal of African Politics, Development and International Affairs, 48 (2) 597-620, July 2021 (University of Dar es Salaam).
10. Mavhura, E and Mapuva, J (2021). “Barriers for local authorities to invest in disaster risk reduction: Evidence from Zimbabwe” in South African Geographical Journal, 104 (1) 122-136 https://doi.org/10.1080/03736245.2021.1934092
11. Mukushwa, Z.C, Mapuva, J and Mutema, E.P (2021). “Re-visiting the Constitutionalisation of Local Governance in Zimbabwe: Opportunities and Challenges for Development” in Journal of Public Administration and Development Alternatives, 5 (2) 18-35, Sept 202(https://journals.co.za/toc/jpada/5/2) 
12. Sibanda, S.M; Mapuva, J and Tambura P (2020). “Assessing the Role of Artisanal and Small-scale Mining in Poverty Alleviation: Case of Barn Mining Area, Ward 25 Matopo” in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development 9 (2) 109-126, May 2020.
13. Mapuva, J and Machiya, F (2020). “Using The Sustainable Livelihood Approach To Explore Determinants Of Off-Farm Diversification By Land Reform Beneficiaries In Sanyati District-Mashonaland West Province-Zimbabwe” in Journal of African Studies and Development  12 (2) 40-51, May 2020 
14. Mapuva, J and Takabika, T (2020). “Urban Local Authorities in Zimbabwe and the new Constitution”. International Journal of Peace and Development Studies 11 (1) 1-18, February 2020.
15. Munyede P and Mapuva, J (2020). “Exploring Public Procurement Reforms in Rural Authorities in Zimbabwe” in Journal of Public Administration and Governance, 10 (1)1-16; January 2020
16. Mapuva, J (2019). “Increasing Participatory Space in Zimbabwean Local Governance Democracy” African Journal of History and Culture 11 (7) 65-73; December 2019
17. Mawadza, T and Mapuva, J (2019). “The Significance of Urban Agriculture in Poverty Alleviation: Case of Bindura Town” in Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research; 4 (8) 1-23; August 2019
18. Tambura, P and Mapuva, J (2019). “Interrogating Integrated Solid Waste Management in Rural Councils in Zimbabwe: Case of Mt Darwin” Journal of Waste Management and Disposal, 2 (1) 1-10; 03 June 2019.
19. Mapuva, J and Miti. G.P (2019). “Exploring the Uncharted Territory of Devolution in Zimbabwe”, Africanus: Journal of Development Studies   49 (3)1-18; February 2019, (University of South Africa).
20. Mapuva, J (2018). “Living the Life of a Social Movement: Evidence From the National Constitution Assembly in Zimbabwe”- The African Review: A Journal of African Politics, Development and International Affairs, 45 (2) 72-93; December, 2018 (University of Dar es Salaam).
21. Mapuva, J and Mazambani D (2018). “De-politicising the Local Government Landscape: Evidence from the Law and Practice of Local Government in Zimbabwe”- International Journal of Political Science and Development, 6 (8) 258-268, December 2018.
22. Mashizha, T. M., & Mapuva, J. (2018). The Colonial Legislation, Current State Of Rural Areas In Zimbabwe And Remedial Measures Taken To Promote Rural Development. Journal of Asian and African Social Science and Humanities, 4 (3), 22–35
23. Mapuva, J (2017). “Zimbabwe’s Economic Interventionist Policies: Critical Issues and Perspectives” The African Review: A Journal of African Politics, Development and International Affairs, 44 (2) 29-49; December 2017, (University of Dar es  Salaam). 
24. Mapuva, J and Makaye, P (2017). “Exploring Zimbabwe’s Enduring Economic Challenges and Interventionist Strategies: Showcasing the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZimAsset)” Africanus: Journal of Development Studies 47 (1) (2017) (UNISA), December 2017. 
25. Makaye, P and Mapuva, J (2016). “Unpacking Zimbabwe’s Enduring Economic Quagmire: Interrogating the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZimASSET)” International Journal of Political Science and Development, 4 (6) 199-207, July 2016.
26. Mapuva, J and Dube M (2016). “Small Scale Gold Mining and Rural Livelihoods: Case of Wozoli-Silobela, Ward 22, Kwekwe District (Zimbabwe” Journal of Progressive Research in Social Sciences (JPRSS), 3 (3) 223-231, 23 March, 2016.
27. Mapuva, J & Chimbangu, F (2016). “Of Natural Resources, Poverty Alleviation and Local Communities: Case of Quarry Mining in Mutoko District (Zimbabwe)” Journal of Progressive Research in Social Sciences (JPRSS), 3 (2) 191-197, February 19, 2016.
28. Mapuva, J and Madyauta, G (2016), Interrogating NGO Intervention in Poverty Alleviation and Community Empowerment for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: Case of Ward 22, Bikita District (Zimbabwe), in Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, 26 (7) p1-9
29. Mapuva, J (2016). “Sustainable Local Governance Reforms: An Urban Planning Perspective”, Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 7 (11)110-118.  
30. Mapuva, J (2015). “Citizen Participation, Mobilisation and Contested Participatory Spaces” International Journal of Political Science and Development 3(10) 405-415, October 2015.
31. Chinyanganya T. P, Ncube-Phiri S, Mapuva J and Tichagwa Joyman (2015). “NGOs, urban community gardening and sustainable development: Case study of Wards 3 and 7, Masvingo District, Zimbabwe” in Global Journal of Art and Social Science Education, Vol 3 (4) 116-124, September 2015.
32. Mapuva, J and Mapuva, L (2015). “Globalisation, Economic Growth and Employment Creation in South Africa” in Journal of Culture, Society and Development, Vol. 9, 18-26, 2015
33. Jephias Mapuva (2015). “Is Devolution Still an Option?” The Zimbabwean, 14 August 2015. Available at https://www.thezimbabwean.co/2015/08/is-devolution-still-an-option
34. Mapuva, J (2015). “Skewed Rural Development Policies and Economic Malaise in Zimbabwe” African Journal of History and Culture, Vol. 7 (7) 142-151, July 2015. 
35. Mapuva, J (2015). “The Controversies of Devolution in Zimbabwe” International Journal of Political Science and Development 3 (5) 281-202, May 2015.
36. Mapuva, J (2015). “Prospects of Amalgamating the SADC and SACU” Peace and Conflict Monitor – Policy, University of Peace, 19 February 2015. Available at    http://www.monitor.upeace.org/innerpg.cfm?id_article=1078
37. Mapuva, J and Mapuva, L (2015). “Arnstein’s Ladder of Participation: Case of Zimbabwe” International Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol.11, pp1-13 
38. Mapuva, J (2014). “Local Governance, Democratisation and Constitutionalism in Zimbabwe” International Journal of Politics and Good Governance, 5 (5.4), 1-25, Quarter IV, 2014.
39. Mapuva, J (2014).  “Can the Centre Hold for Arnstein’s Ladder of Participation in Zimbabwe” African Journal of History and Culture, 6 (10) 183-191, December, 2014
40. Mapuva, J (2014). “Regional Integration and Amalgamation: The SADC/SACU Dichotomy” Global Journal of Art and Social Science Education, 2 (2), 056-060, October, 2014.
41. Mapuva, J (2014). “The Debilitating Impact of Corruption on Democracy and Good Governance” International Journal of Political Science and Development 2 (8) 164-174 (September, 2014).
42. Mapuva, L and Mapuva, J (2014). “Zimbabwe’s New Constitutional Dispensation and Children’s Right to Education” Peace and Conflict Monitor – Policy, University of Peace, 22 August 2014. http://www.monitor.upeace.org/printer.cfm?id_article=1064
43. Mapuva, J (2014). “The Law and Practice of the Devolved System of Governance in Zimbabwe” Peace and Conflict Monitor-University of Peace, 1 August 2014. Available at  http://www.monitor.upeace.org/innerpg.cfm?id_article=1060
44. Mapuva, J and Muyengwa-Mapuva, L (2014). “The Citizen Participation/Democracy Dichotomy” International Journal of Politics and Good Governance, 5 (5.2) 1-7, Quarter 11, 2014. 
45. Muyengwa-Mapuva, L and Mapuva, J (2014). “International Law, Sanctity of Life and the Right to Life: A Critical Analysis” International Journal of Politics and Law Research 2 (2): 15-22, June, 2014.  
46.  Mapuva, J (2014). “Zimbabwe and Malawi’s Political and Electoral Intricacies: A Comparative Analysis” International Journal of Political Science and Development 2 (6) 132-139, June 2014.
47. Mapuva, J and Muyengwa-Mapuva, L (2014). “The SADC Regional Bloc: What Challenges and Prospects for Regional Integration? Law, Democracy and Development Journal, 18 (1) 22-36; (University of the Western Cape).
48. Mapuva, J and Muyengwa-Mapuva, L (2014). “State, Civil Society and Human Rights in Zimbabwe” International Journal of Politics and Law Research 2 (1) 8-14, March 2014.
49. Mapuva, J and Muyengwa-Mapuva, L (2014). “Devolution and the new Constitutional Dispensation in Zimbabwe” Peace and Conflict Monitor In-Depth, University of Peace, 5 March 2014.
50. Mapuva, J and Muyengwa-Mapuva, L (2014). “The Troubled Electoral Contestation in Zimbabwe” International Journal of Political Science and Development 2 (2) 15-22, February, 2014.
51. Mapuva, J (2014). “Challenges to Regional Integration in the SADC” International Journal of Public Law and Policy 4 (3) 309-319, March 2014.
52. Mapuva, J (2014).  “Africa and the Challenges to Democratisation” International Journal of Public Law and Policy, (IJPLAP), 4 (2) 192-209, February, 2014.
53. Mapuva, J (2013). “Unpacking Regional Economic Integration Challenges Bedevilling the SADC Regional Grouping: A Synopsis” Developing Country Studies, 3 (13) 95-102, December 2013.
54. De Visser J and Mapuva J (2013). “Special Interest Councillors in Zimbabwe – Reviewing Law and Practice in terms of the 2013 Constitution” Law, Democracy and Development Journal,  17 (2), December 2013, (University of the Western Cape).
55. Mapuva J and Kamwaria, A (2013). “Power-Sharing and Political Inclusion in Post-Accord Democracies: Lessons from Zimbabwe and Kenya” Africa Peace & Conflict Journal 6 (2) 17-31, December 2013 issue.
56. Mapuva, J (2013).“Putting Democratic Urban Governance to Test” Public Policy Administration and Research, 3 (12) 104-109, December 2013.
57. Mapuva, J (2013).“The Feminist Discourse and the Development of a Civic Virtue in Zimbabwe: Case of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA)” Journal of African Studies and Development 5 (8) 261-270, December 2013.
58. Mapuva J (2013). “Governments of National Unity (GNUs) and the Preponderance of the Incumbency: Case of Kenya and Zimbabwe” International Journal of Political Science and Development 1 (3) 105-116, November 2013.
59. Mapuva, J (2013).“Enhancing Citizen Participation Through Civic Action in Zimbabwe, 1997-2010” International NGO Journal, 8 (6) 117-130, August 2013
60. Mapuva, J (2013). “Elections and Electoral Processes in Africa: A Gimmick or a Curse?” African Journal of History and Culture, 5 (5) 87-95, July, 2013.
61. Jephias Mapuva (2012). “Enhancing Citizen Participation Through Civic Action in Zimbabwe” African Centre for Citizenship and Democracy; Working paper 9 (Monograph)
62. Mapuva, J & Muyengwa, L (2012). “A Critique of Key Legislative Framework Guiding Civil Liberties in Zimbabwe” in Potchefstroom Electronic Law Review Journal, 15 (4) 124-164 (December, 2012) (University of North-West).
63. Mapuva J (2012). ‘The Trials and Tribulations of Constitutionalism and the Constitution-making Process in Zimbabwe’ in Alternatives Turkish Journal of International Relations 11(1) 110-126, 1 February 2012.
64. Mapuva, J (2011). “Enhancing Local Governance Through Local Initiatives: Residents Associations in Zimbabwe” in African Journal of History and Culture (AJHC), 3 (1)1-12
65. Mapuva, J (2011). “Safeguarding Citizen Participation Through Government of Unity (GNU) or is Democracy Being Violated? in Africa Peace & Conflict Journal, 5 (2) July 2011
66. Ile, U.I & Mapuva, J (2010). “Citizen Participation and Democracy-Safeguarding Citizen Participation Through Government of National Unity (GNU) or Democracy Violated?” Journal of Public Administration, 45 (1) 30-42, March 2010 
67. Mapuva, J (2010). “The Trials and Tribulations of Constitutionalism and the Constitution Making Process in Zimbabwe” in International Journal of Public Law and Policy 2 (3) 2010 
68. Mapuva, J (2010). “Inculcating Citizen Participation and Local Governance: Case of Zimbabwe” PULA: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 24 (2) 65-84, September 2010, (University of Botswana)
69. Mapuva, J (2010). “Militarisation of Public Institutions, Flawed Electoral Processes and Citizen Participation” in Journal of Legislative Studies, 16 (4) 460-475, (December 2010).
70. Mapuva, J (2010). “The Impact of Globalisation on South Africa’s Economic Development” Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 12 (2) 390-413; 2010 Spring (B) Issue.
71. Mapuva, J & Chari, Freeman (2010). “Colonialism no Longer an Excuse for Africa’s Failure” in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 12 (5) 159-171, 2010 Winter (A) Issue. 
72. Mapuva, J & Makaye, P (2010). “Poverty Amidst Plenty: Southern Africa’s Regional Shame” in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 12 (7) 22-36, 2010 Winter (A) Issue. 
73. Mapuva, J (2010). “Government of National Unity (GNU) as a Conflict Prevention Strategy: Case of Zimbabwe and Kenya” in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 12 (6) 247-263, Fall (B) Issue.
74. Mapuva, J & Ile, U.I (2008). “Civil Society and Citizen Participation in Governance Processes in Zimbabwe” Journal of Public Administration, 43 (2) 124-140, June 2008. 
75. Mapuva, J (2008). “Civil Society and Democratic Virtue in Zimbabwe” International Journal of Civil Society Law, VI (1) 57-72; January 2008 (Columbus School of Law: Catholic University of America). 

Published Books

1. Mapuva, L and Mapuva, J (2016). The Dilemma of Children’s Right to Education in the Era of the Fast- Track Land Reform Programme in Zimbabwe, Re-visited, Cambridge Scholars Publishers, Newcastle Upon Tyne
2. Mapuva, J (2014). Citizen Enlightenment Through Civil Society Activity in Zimbabwe, 1997-2010, World Science Research Publishing (WSRP) (November 2014).
3. Mapuva, J (2013). Challenges to Urban Democratic Governance in Zimbabwe, Cambridge Scholars Publishers, Newcastle Upon Tyne (January, 2014).
4. Mapuva, J and Loveness Muyengwa-Mapuva (2014) “Civil Society and the Trials and Tribulations of Zimbabwe’s Post-Colonial Period: Is Citizen Participation Under Threat?” LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany (February, 2014).
5. Mapuva, J (2010). Civil Society and Local Governance: Case Study of the Combined Harare Residents’ Association [CHRA]-Zimbabwe, Cambridge Scholars Publishers, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Published (April 2010).

Published Book Reviews

1. Harris,J; Stokke,K and Tornquist, O (eds) (2004). ‘Politicising Democracy: The New Local Politics of Democratisation’. International Political Economy Series, pp246 in THEORIA: Journal of Social and Political Theory; Issue No. 121, 2009
2. Michael Bratton Robert Mattes, and E, Gyimah-Boadi (2005) Public Opinion, Democracy and Market Reform in Africa. New York: Cambridge University Press, pp 466; ISBN:0-521-60291-2 paperback in THEORIA: Journal of Social and Political Theory, (September 2011 Issue)
3. Michael Haus and Murray Stewart (2007).’Urban Governance and Democracy: Leadership and Community Involvement’ London, Routledge, pp 257 ISBN:0-415-45979-6-Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance (November 2011 Issue)
4. Geoffrey Nyarota. ‘Against the Grain: Memoirs of a Zimbabwean Newsman’. Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2006. Distributed by New Holland Publishing, Cape Town, pp 370; ISBN: 1770071121, in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 13 (1) 374-376, (July 2011)
5. Hyden, G; Olowu, D. & Okoth-Ogendo, H.W.O, (eds) (2000) ‘African Perspectives on Governance’ Trenton, Africa World Press, Inc, in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa 12(6), 383-385, (2010)
6. Kayizzi-Mugerwa, S; Olukoshi A.O & Wohlgemuth, L (eds) (1998), ‘Towards a New Partnership With Africa: Challenges and Opportunities’; Uppsala, Sweden: Nordiska Afrikainstitutet, in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 12(6) 386-387, (2010)
7. Adebayo O. Olukoshi, (ed) ‘Politics of Opposition in Contemporary Africa’, Nordiska Afrikainstitutet, 1998, Sweden, p328. ISBN 91-7106-419-2, in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 12 (5) 314-315 (2010)
8. Nzongola-Ntalaja,G and Margaret Lee (eds),(1997), ‘The State and Democracy in Africa’, AAAPS Books, Harare, Zimbabwe; p232.ISBN 0-7974-1745-1 (pbk) in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa 12(5) 308-310 (2010)
9. Baker, J. & Pedersen, P.O. (1992) ‘The Rural-Urban Interface in Africa’ The Scandinavian Institute of African Studies, Seminar Proceedings Uddevalla, Sweden, Nordiska Afrikainstitutet, in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa 12 (5) 311-313 (2010)
10. Adebayo Oyebade and Abiodun Alao, ‘Africa After the Cold War: The Changing Perspectives on Security’, Africa World Press Inc, Trenton, New Jersey, 1998, p 228, ISBN 0-86543-651-7 $21.95, in Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa,  12 (5) 278-279 (2010)
11. Thompson, L & Tapscott, C (2010), (eds). “Citizenship and Social Movements: Perspectives From The Global South” Claiming Citizenship. Zed Books and CDRC; London; pp290; ISBN 978-1-84813-389-1 in POLITIKON, 38 (1) 193-194, April 2011
12. Gaventa, J & Tandon. R (eds) (2010). Globalizing Citizens: New Dynamics of Inclusion and Exclusion-Claiming Citizenship: Rights, Participation and Accountability Series; ZED Books: London; p226.ISBN 978-1-84813-472-0 in European Journal of Development Research, 23, 179–180 (2011)
13. Green, L.C (2005) “The Contemporary Law of Armed Conflict” 5th ed), Manchester University, London in Peace and Conflict Review, 5 (2) 88-91, Spring 2011 
14. Ross Herbert & Steven Gruzd (2008) “The African Peer Review Mechanism: Lessons From the Pioneers” South African Institute of International Affairs, in Journal of Contemporary African Studies, 29 (3) 358-359, July 2011
15. Geoffrey Nyarota. Against the Grain: Memoirs of a Zimbabwean Newsman. Cape Town: Zebra Press, 2006. Distributed by New Holland Publishing, Cape Town, pp 370; ISBN: 1770071121, in PULA: Botswana Journal of African Studies, October 2011, University of Botswana.

Other Publications

Books

1. Mapuva, J (2010). Technology and the Pedagogics of Learning. Cambridge Scholars Publishers, Newcastle Upon Tyne (published September 2010).
2. Mapuva, J, Stoltenkamp, J &Muyengwa, L (2010), “E-learning Continuum Within a Higher Education Environment” Lambert Book Publishers, Germany.

      Book Chapters 

1. Mapuva, J . (2011). Defining the Role of Online Education in Today’s World. In Demiray, U., & Sever, S. (Eds.), Marketing Online Education Programs: Frameworks for Promotion and Communication. (pp. 159-183). IGI Global, 2011. Available online at http://www.igi-global.com/bookstore/chapter.aspx?titleid=53372
2. Stoltenkamp, & Mapuva, J. (2011)”Integrated Marketing Communications and Their Application to the Open Education Field” Marketing Online Education Programs: Frameworks for Promotion and Communication, (pp 1-17) IGI Global, 2011. Available online at http://www.igi-global.com/bookstore/chapter.aspx?titleid=53362

Articles

1. Mapuva, J (2009). “Confronting challenges to e-learning in Higher Education Institutions” International Journal of Education and Development Using ICT ; 5(3) 101-114, 2009– Refereed Article 
2. Mapuva, J & Muyengwa, L (2009). “Of Social entities and Collaborative Approaches [e]Learning enhancement in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs): Case study of the University of the Western Cape” in African Higher Education Research Online. http://ahero.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=cshe&action=viewauthor&id=cshe_537 
3. Mapuva, J & Muyengwa, L., (2010). “Conquering the Barriers to Learning Through E-Learning” in International Journal of Teaching and Learning In Higher Education [IJTLHE], 21(3)221-227; 2010; Refereed Article
4. Stoltenkamp, J & Mapuva, J., (2010). “E-Tools and the Globalised World of Learning and Communication” in Contemporary Educational Technology, 1(3) 208-220, July-2010 
5. Mapuva, J., Stoltenkamp, J & Muyengwa, L (2010). “Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts: Harnessing Technology for Enhanced Learning Achievement Through Powerful Web Tools” in International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Education, 7(12) 3-16; December 2010
6. Stoltenkamp, J; Mapuva, J., (2011). Khumalo, Y & Kies, C (2011) “Rolling out Podcasting to Enhance Teaching and Learning: A Case of the University of the Western Cape” in International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Education, 8 (1) 11-24; January 2011.
7. Mapuva, J (2011). “Dealing with Challenges to Learning in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Through E-Learning” in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, 8(4) 37-46; April 2011

Editorial Board Membership

1. Member of the Society of African Journal Editors (SAJE)
2.  Member of the Editorial Board: Journal of Public Administration and Development Alternatives (JPADA) (Univ. of Limpopo).
3. Member of the Editorial Board of The African Review: A Journal of African Politics, Development and International Affairs (Univ. of Dar es Salaam).
4.  Member of the Editorial Board of Huria: Journal of the Open University of Tanzania
5.  Reviewer for Third World Quarterly
6. Member of the Editorial Board: European Journal of Development Studies
7. Member of the Editorial Board: Journal of Waste Management and Disposal
8. Member of the Editorial Board: Journal of Public Administration and Governance
9.  Member of the Editorial Board: Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
10. Member of the Editorial Board of Mankind Quarterly
11. Member of the Editorial Board: Journal of Politics and Law