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STRATEGIES TO REDUCE AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS EMISSIONS: BALANCING FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN ZIMBABWE EARNEST RUNGANO
Focusing on Zimbabwe, this study examined the determinants of agrifood systems emissions while considering economic growth, population growth, trade openness and energy use. Using the extended STIRPAT model, the study used the ARDL technique,…
TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN HARARE: CAUSES, IMPACTS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Urban traffic congestion was a growing challenge in many developing cities, including Harare, Zimbabwe. This study investigated the causes, impacts and potential solutions to traffic congestion in Harare using a qualitative research methodology.…
CO-CREATING SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES THROUGH OPEN INNOVATION: STRENGTHENING AFRICA EUROPE COLLABORATION IN TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Collaborative open innovation and technology-enabled entrepreneurship have emerged as pivotal drivers of sustainable development across Africa and Europe. Despite growing policy attention, limited empirical synthesis existed on how such…
THE INFLUENCE OF RELATED DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGIES ON FIRM PROFITABILITY: INSIGHTS FROM THE MOTOR INDUSTRY IN ZIMBABWE
invest in related technologies, given the clear profitability benefits associated with this
transition. In addition, automotive companies in Zimbabwe were encouraged to revamp the
automotive parts manufacturing sector to overcome existing…
transition. In addition, automotive companies in Zimbabwe were encouraged to revamp the
automotive parts manufacturing sector to overcome existing…
ANTI-CORRUPTION MITIGATORY MEASURES IN TRADING OF MAIZE GRAIN AND TOBACCO: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH-BASED OBSERVATIONS IN THE MIDLANDS PROVINCE’S AGRARIAN SECTOR IN ZIMBABAWE.
This paper focuses on how corruption affects the trading of Maize grain and Tobacco basing on research findings obtained in an unpublished doctoral thesis by the same author in the Agrarian sector in the Midlands Province in Zimbabwe between 2000 and…
MUSHIKASHIKA IN HARARE: A SOCIOECONOMIC AND REGULATORY ANALYSIS
Mushikashika, the informal pirate taxi system, in Harare, Zimbabwe, has become a dominant force in urban transportation. While it provides an essential service to commuters, it also poses significant challenges, including road safety concerns,…
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF ECONOMIC DOWNTURN ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE ACROSS SELECTED SECTORS OF INDUSTRY IN ZIMBABWE
Economic downturns have significantly disrupted work-life balance for employees in Zimbabwe, intensifying stress and making it increasingly difficult to manage personal and professional responsibilities. This study aimed to examine the impact of…
ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT POLICIES IN ZIMBABWE
Public transport is an essential component of urban life in Zimbabwe, yet it is beset by operational inefficiencies, regulatory fragmentation and safety concerns. This paper examines the effectiveness of public transport management policies by…
UNPACKING THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM:
INSIGHTS FROM SMES AND START-UPS IN BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE
This study evaluated the impact of social media (SM) technologies on the growth of business start-ups (BSs) and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Specifically,it examined how the following social media platforms—X (formerly…
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN PROMOTING
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: LESSONS FOR ZIMBABWEAN SMES – A NARRATIVE
LITERATURE REVIEW
The study aimed to determine whether Performance Management Systems (PMS) are effective in improving employees' performance or not. The paper also addresses policies and procedures used when implementing PMS and whether recommendations should be made…
HARNESSING THE ROLE OF SUCCESSION PLANNING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF RETAIL
SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE
ZIMBABWE
MASAMBA TERRENCE
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), within the Zimbabwean retail sector, play a pivotal role in the nation's economic growth. This study investigated the antecedents for adopting succession planning by retail SMEs in Mashonaland West Province. The…
BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCESSES AND THEIR IMPACT ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC ENTITIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of appointment systems for public entity boards in Zimbabwe in enhancing meritocracy, given the contribution of the parastatals
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
UNLOCKING A SUSTAINABLE GREEN GROWTH FRONTIER OF MANUFACTURING SMALL
TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN CHINHOYI
URBAN, ZIMBABWE
EN
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to economic growth and
sustainable development globally. However, their contribution to sustainable green growth in
the fourth industrial revolution has been largely not addressed by…
sustainable development globally. However, their contribution to sustainable green growth in
the fourth industrial revolution has been largely not addressed by…
BOARD DIVERSITY AND PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN TRANSPORT SERVICE SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE
The main aim of the study was to assess the effect of board diversity and performance of state-
owned enterprises (SOEs) in transport service sector in Zimbabwe. The research adopted mixed
methods approach rooted in the pragmatism paradigm.…
owned enterprises (SOEs) in transport service sector in Zimbabwe. The research adopted mixed
methods approach rooted in the pragmatism paradigm.…
EXAMINING THE CONFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND
BUSINESS ETHICS: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND DEBATES
Artificial intelligence is influencing how businesses operate and how people live and work in
the 21st century. To remain competitive, businesses are forced to integrate AI in their
operations or else face relegation. Since many businesses have…
the 21st century. To remain competitive, businesses are forced to integrate AI in their
operations or else face relegation. Since many businesses have…
THE EFFICACY OF LEAN MANUFACTURING ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE. A
CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWEAN BEVERAGES MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
The impact of Lean Manufacturing (LM) on organisational performance is an ongoing
discussion globally. Zimbabwean companies have implemented LM tools for operational
performance across various industries. The Beverage industry has also been…
discussion globally. Zimbabwean companies have implemented LM tools for operational
performance across various industries. The Beverage industry has also been…
SOCIAL MARKETING IN PROMOTING PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR IN NOT-FOR-
PROFIT ORGANISATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF CONVENTIONAL CHURCHES IN ZIMBABWE
Environmental awareness has become an interesting area of study for organisations since they
all strive to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals. Social marketing is
one of the key strategies that is being harnessed by…
all strive to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals. Social marketing is
one of the key strategies that is being harnessed by…
EFFECTIVENESS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ZIMBABWE
The study analysed the effectiveness of the governance within the Zimbabwean commercial
banking sector. The study was based on the rationale that the Zimbabwean commercial banking
sector had witnessed a negative trend in terms of return on…
banking sector. The study was based on the rationale that the Zimbabwean commercial banking
sector had witnessed a negative trend in terms of return on…
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