Bio
Dr. Jeffrey Kurebwa is a distinguished academic and researcher based at the Bindura University of Science Education in Zimbabwe, where he serves in the Department of Peace and Governance. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Administration, a Master of Public Administration, and a PhD in Public Administration, with his doctoral studies completed at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (now Nelson Mandela University) in South Africa. Dr. Kurebwa's research spans critical areas of peace, security, governance, and public administration, with a particular focus on Zimbabwe and the broader African context. His published works include studies on leadership succession in Pentecostal churches, child marriages, women in peacekeeping, cybercrime, illicit financial flows, and the effects of globalization on youth. With over 90 publications, an h-index of 7, and more than 160 citations, Dr. Kurebwa is recognized as a leading voice in his field. He is also a Fellow of the Global Journals, contributing to peer review and editorial processes. His commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges through rigorous scholarship makes him a pivotal figure in the academic community.
Educational Journey
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
phd public administration in political and governmental studies • political and governmental studies
2013Bindura University of Science Education
BSC (HONS) ADMINISTRATION, MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, PHD PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Experience
Research
The Capacity of Adolescent- Friendly Reproductive Health Services to Promote Sexual Reproductive Health among Adolescents in Bindura Urban of Zimbabwe
This study seeks to understand the capacity of Adolescent-Friendly Reproductive Health services (AFRHS) in promoting Sexual Reproductive Health (SRP) among adolescents in Bindura Urban of Zimbabwe. Qualitative methodology was employed to understand the utilisation of AFRHS. Health service utilisation was assessed through key informant interviews, focus group discussions, observations and documentary search. The data collection methods used allowed the researcher to get insight on adolescents’ experience and the factors associated with their accessing SRH services from AFRHS; the meaning of AFRHS for adolescents; health care providers’ attitudes towards adolescents seeking SRH services; and community perceptions and readiness to accept AFRHS. The findings showed that both socio-cultural and health facility factors influence utilisation of SRH services. Many of these factors stem from the moral framework encapsulated in socio-cultural norms and values related to the sexual health of adolescents, and health care providers’ poor value clarification. This study provides an empirical understanding of the reasons and factors associated with SRH service utilisation, which goes much deeper than program provision of AFRHS in Zimbabwe.
The Effects of Globalization on Youth Culture and Identity: A Zimbabwean Experience
This study sought to understand the effects of youth culture and identity on the Zimbabwean youth. A case study of Harare urban in Zimbabwe was used in order to have an indepth understanding of the subject. The globalization era has both exerted a great effect upon and has been greatly affected by youth. Globalization has visibly changed the nature of the relationship between the world’s youth and their sense of identity. The Zimbabwean urban youth can be regarded as that part of the community who are most receptive, or, alternatively, susceptible to, foreign cultural practices.
Military Intervention as a Means of Dealing with Dictatorship: The Zimbabwean Experience
The purpose of the study was to understand the effectiveness of a military intervention in dealing with dictatorship. Qualitative methodology was used. A case study approach was used to explore findings in Zimbabwe. Key informant interviews and semi-structured interviews were used as data collection methods. The results showed that there was a degree of democracy that is currently enjoyed after the ousting of the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe. Harmonized elections held on 31 July 2018 were less violent, international observers were invited to observe and the opposition parties campaigned in areas traditionally regarded as ZANU PF strongholds. Results also showed that the military intervention was indeed constitutional as it was carried out observing the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Findings of the study also showed the link between democracy and military intervention. Recommendations proffered include formulating legislations that limit Presidential powers and for the President to account to Parliament. There is need to effect laws that govern the role of the military in civilian matters, so as to avoid another military intervention. The international community is recommended to denounce military incursions in politics as soon as possible to stop the trend from erupting again.
