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Biosafety Expert
(EXP)
last updated: 21 Aug 2026
As the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Manager at the National Biotechnology Authority (NBA), I am involved in operationalization of departmental research and development strategies. I direct research and development outputs by participating in technology transfer initiatives for biotechnology products of national significance. My current portfolio also involves engaging stakeholders to influence biotechnology research and biosafety regulation frameworks in workshops, seminars and conferences. At the Genomics and Biobank Centre, our department organizes training programs to enhance team competencies in emerging biotechnology fields.
As the RDI Manager I am directly involved in operationalising the National GMO testing framework aligned with Cartagena Protocol and NBA biosafety regulations. I serve as the key person involved in validation of GMO detection methods as well as approval of GMO testing results. As standard practice I also recommend inter-laboratory validation studies to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of GMO tests.
Person:Dr Shepherd ManhokweRESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION MANAGER, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATIONPhone: +263773684716,Fax:Email: smanhokwe@nba.ac.zw,Website:Related OrganizationNational Biotechnology Authority of Zimbabwe (NBA)21 Princess Drive NewlandsHarare, Harare Metropolitan Province
+263-242-782155, ZimbabwePhone: +263 774250315,Fax: +263 4 782856/9,Email: dsavadye@nba.ac.zw,Website: http://www.nba.ac.zw,
1979
Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwean
National Biotechnology Authority (NBA)
EN
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION MANAGER
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RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
EN
2025-02
- Operationalisation of departmental research strategies
• Guiding the development of new biotechnology products, services, and intellectual property (IP).
• Participating in technology transfer initiatives for biotechnology products of national significance
• Operationalising the national GMO testing framework aligned with Cartagena Protocol and NBA biosafety regulations.
• Validating advanced GMO detection methods and approval of GMO testing results
• Recommending inter-laboratory validation studies to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of GMO tests.
MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
EN
FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
EN
2007-05
2025-01
Duties involved teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, innovation, community engagement and research
BSc in Biochemistry
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University of Zimbabwe
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1999-08
2001-06
MSc in Biotechnology
EN
University of Zimbabwe
EN
2005-08
2007-06
PhD in Food Science and Nutrition
EN
Midlands State University
EN
2012-08
2019-11
B. Other professional qualifications
- Executive Course on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources in the Life Sciences, WIPO Academy, 2025
- Certificate of Training: Regional Biosafety Training, Harare, COMESA, 2015
- Certificate: Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact assessment of Food and Nutrition Security programmes, Wageningen UR, Netherlands, 2017
- Biotechnology research and development
- Environmental risk assessment
- Capacity development
- Food safety
- Public awareness, education and participation, including access to information
- Risk management
- Sampling and detection of living modified organisms
- Socio-economic considerations
- Traditional knowledge
- Musuka, G.; Machakwa, J.; Mano, O.;Iradukunda, P.G.; Gashema, P.; Moyo, E.; Nsengimana, A.; Manhokwe, S.; Dhliwayo, T.; Dzinamarira, T. (2025) Antimicrobial Resistance and Its Impact on Food Safety Determinants Along the Beef Value Chain in Sub-Saharan Africa— A Scoping Review, Trop. Med. Infect. Dis., 10, 82. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/tropicalmed10030082
- Shepherd Manhokwe, Victor Nyanhete, Rudo Natasha Mugadza, Ruth Nyoka, Patience Marume. (2024) Food Toxicity Caused by Transfer of Arsenic Through Groundwater Irrigation: A Threat to Food Safety and Human Health In Arsenic Remediation of Food and Water:. Springer eBook, ISBN,978-981-97-4764-1. Print ISBN 978-981-97-4764-1 (eBook) ; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4764-1
- Mugadza D.T, Nduku S.I, Gweme E, Manhokwe S, Marume P, Mugari A, Magogo C, and Jombo T.Z. (2021) Drinking water quality and antibiotic resistance of E. coli and Salmonella spp. from different sources in Gweru urban, Zimbabwe. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 193, 546.
- Africa Circular Economy Network (ACEN)
- Junior Chamber International (JCI)
- Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education (ZIMCHE) Peer reviewer, 2022- to date
- National Technical Committee Member; FD017: Food Hygiene, Standards Association of Zimbabwe
- Shona
| Language | Level |
|---|---|
| English | excellent |
