Dr. Munyaradzi Duve, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Munyaradzi Duve is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of accounting and taxation, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Accountancy at the University of Johannesburg (2025β2027). He holds a Ph.D. in Economic and Management Sciences with a focus on Taxation from North-West University, South Africa, with his doctoral research examining the implications of presumptive taxation practices in Zimbabwe. Dr. Duve also holds a Master of Commerce in Accounting, a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Accounting, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education. With over a decade of lecturing experience at Great Zimbabwe University (2010β2024), he has taught and supervised in areas such as financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and financial management. He has held key academic leadership roles, including serving as Chairperson of the Department of Accounting, and has played a pivotal role in curriculum development, departmental management, and community engagement. A Certified Public Accountant and a candidate at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Dr. Duve has published in peer-reviewed journals, reviewed academic articles, examined postgraduate theses, and actively contributed to national budget advisory and university audit committees. His research, teaching, and leadership continue to influence accounting education and policy development in Zimbabwe and beyond.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award β Dr. Munyaradzi Duve
Dr. Munyaradzi Duve is a highly qualified and impactful researcher in the field of accounting and taxation, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in economic and fiscal policy within developing country contexts, particularly Zimbabwe. His academic and professional journey is distinguished by deep expertise, practical relevance, and meaningful scholarly contributions.
π Education
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π§βπ PhD in Economic and Management Sciences (Taxation)
North-West University, South Africa β August 2023
π Thesis: The context and role of presumptive taxation: implications of current taxation practices in Zimbabwe.
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π Master of Commerce in Accounting
Midlands State University, Zimbabwe β 2011
π Dissertation: The effects of tax incentives on the growth of the manufacturing sector in Zimbabwe.
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π§Ύ Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education
Great Zimbabwe University β December 2018
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πΌ Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting
Great Zimbabwe University β August 2008
πΌ Work Experience
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π§βπ« Lecturer, Great Zimbabwe University (2010 β 2024)
Taught: Financial Reporting, Taxation, Auditing, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management
π Duties: Teaching, research, supervision, examination, committee participation
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π§βπ¬ Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg (2025 β 2027)
Department of Accountancy β Continuing research and academic development
π Achievements & Contributions
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π Published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles in accounting & taxation
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π Authored book chapters on small business taxation
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π Presented research at national and international conferences
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π¨βπ« Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate theses
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π οΈ Developed new courses and revised existing ones
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π€ Guest lectured in collaboration with ACCA, ZIMRA, and Chartered Accountants Academy
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π Organised seminars and outreach programs
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π₯ Served on university senate and academic committees
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π€ Bridged interdisciplinary research in taxation and economic development
π§βπΌ Leadership & Administration
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ποΈ Chairperson, Dept. of Accounting, Great Zimbabwe University (2023β2024)
Oversaw curriculum, staff, budgeting, and departmental operations
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π§ School Work-Related Learning Coordinator (2018β2022)
Designed internship placement frameworks and assessment tools
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Awards, Honors & Professional Engagements
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π Certified Public Accountant (CPA-Z) (2015)
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Zimbabwe
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π Strategic Level Candidate, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (Ongoing)
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π External Examiner: 10 Master’s Dissertations, 1 PhD Thesis
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π Journal Reviewer: Reviewed 9 journal articles
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πΌ Budget Review Committee Member, Ministry of Local Government, Zimbabwe (2023βPresent)
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π Audit Committee Member, Great Zimbabwe University (2023βPresent)
PublicationΒ Top Notes:
Unmooring tax compliance: The impact of information technology in the Zimbabwean small firms under presumptive taxation
Exploring Sustainability in Startups: A Systematic PRISMA Review
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
Determinants of Small Business Tax Compliance Behaviour: Evidence From Zimbabwean Small Businesses
Bridging sustainable development gap in the gold mining sector of Zimbabwe
The influence of simplicity, fairness and transparency perceptions on presumptive tax compliance
A critical review of presumptive tax systems in developing countries characteristics: a review of the empirical literature