Tinashe is an engineer and lecturer with a background in civil and water engineering, with experience in both the construction sector and community-based water development initiatives. He has worked on construction-related projects as well as in communities providing water supply solutions and contributing to improved food security through sustainable water and irrigation interventions. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil and Water Engineering and a Master of Philosophy in Irrigation and Water Engineering. His academic and professional interests are centred on climate change, water systems, irrigation, and sustainable approaches to infrastructure and community development.

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Civil and Water Engineering (NUST)
• Master of Philosophy in Irrigation and Water Engineering, Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT)

Research interests

• Climate change
• Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus
• Irrigation engineering
• Water engineering
• Sustainable water systems

Publications

2025. Shumba, A. Chinyama, C. Bangira, P. Rwakatiwana and O. Svubure 2025. Characterisation and water resource assessment of Shashani sand river, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. School of Agriculture- Chinhoyi University of Technology.

Contact Details

Email: tinashe.shumba@nust.ac.zw

Office Number: EF8, East Wing, NUST Administration Building