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REIMAGINING CLIMATE JUSTICE AND ACTION FOR MARGINALISED VOICES IN ZIMBABWE: A KAIROS MOMENT
Climate change is a major crisis that affects everyone, especially in developing countries like
Zimbabwe. It causes environmental problems and worsens economic inequalities, hitting
marginalised communities the hardest. If Zimbabwe seriously wants…
Zimbabwe. It causes environmental problems and worsens economic inequalities, hitting
marginalised communities the hardest. If Zimbabwe seriously wants…
Position: 410 (17 views)
EVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC CONSTRAINTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN ZIMBABWE: A CASE STUDY OF
HOTEL CHAINS IN HARARE
Despite the growing importance of sustainable practices in the tourism and hospitality sector,
the adoption of internationally recognized Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
remains notably low among hotels in the region. The purpose of this…
the adoption of internationally recognized Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
remains notably low among hotels in the region. The purpose of this…
Position: 374 (58 views)
REVENUE CONSTRAINTS ON THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: COVID-19 PANDEMIC
IN AFRICA
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected domestic revenue mobilization
capacity of governments in Africa which significantly affected Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) implementation trajectory. This chapter focused on
examining the impact…
capacity of governments in Africa which significantly affected Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) implementation trajectory. This chapter focused on
examining the impact…
Position: 66 (152 views)
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO INJURIES AMONG HANDBALL PLAYERS
IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF MASVINGO PROVINCE,
ZIMBABWE.
Sport injury has become an inescapable occupational menace in physical and sporting circles
due to the current high entry of people into sport for competition and entertainment reasons.
This inclination has seen a shift of interest from therapeutic…
due to the current high entry of people into sport for competition and entertainment reasons.
This inclination has seen a shift of interest from therapeutic…
Position: 145 (134 views)
CHALLENGES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT IN UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This study was on the challenges encountered in the management of sport in universities in
Zimbabwe and how these could be overcome. The purpose of the study was to create a
conducive environment for the development of university students sport.…
Zimbabwe and how these could be overcome. The purpose of the study was to create a
conducive environment for the development of university students sport.…
Position: 54 (159 views)
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTS OF
SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON THE HEALTH OF
WOMEN IN GWERU URBAN
Sexual violence could be a menace to the health of women, so this study sought to
investigate the effects of sexual violence on the health of women. The research
hypothesis was that there is no relationship between sexual violence and…
investigate the effects of sexual violence on the health of women. The research
hypothesis was that there is no relationship between sexual violence and…
Position: 189 (126 views)
N ASSESSMENT OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT FOLLOWING
BIRTH TRAUMA AND ITS DIDACTIC IMPLICATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF PRIMARY
SCHOOL CHILDREN IN BULAWAYO AND MATABELELAND REGIONS.
This qualitative case study involved an assessment of neuropsychological development
following birth trauma and its didactic implications. The aim was to evaluate how brain
injuries occurring before, during and after birth affect the children’s…
following birth trauma and its didactic implications. The aim was to evaluate how brain
injuries occurring before, during and after birth affect the children’s…
Position: 30 (172 views)
FRESH WATER SOURCES POLLUTION: A HUMAN RELATED THREAT TO
FRESH WATER SECURITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
This paper is mainly an overview of the challenge of human induced water sources pollution in South Africa.
The major line of argument in this paper is that the rapidly growing population, urbanisation, agricultural,
industrial and mining activity…
The major line of argument in this paper is that the rapidly growing population, urbanisation, agricultural,
industrial and mining activity…
Position: 73 (149 views)
WASTE DISPOSAL PRACTICES THAT INVOLVE COMMUNITIES
The aim of the study was to explore challenges faced by local authorities in the management of solid wastes, and to
establish the kind of linkages that exist between the ratepayers and local authorities. The study also focused on
discovering what…
establish the kind of linkages that exist between the ratepayers and local authorities. The study also focused on
discovering what…
Position: 258 (114 views)
USING LIVELIHOOD PROFILES FOR ASSESSING CONTEXT IN ICT4D RESARCH:
A CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWE’S HIGHVELD PRIME COMMUNAL
The importance of context specific ICT4D innovation has been highlighted in Information
Systems research by the short-comings of a-contextual innovation. This has often been
accepted without due understanding of how to develop context specific…
Systems research by the short-comings of a-contextual innovation. This has often been
accepted without due understanding of how to develop context specific…
Position: 275 (111 views)
“THE EFFECTIVENESS’ OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN SERVICE
QUALITY OF MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND CHILD CARE”
Causes of child death were identified; strategies and policies were put in place to help minimize child
death. The challenge is that the service quality is being ignored which is leading to more child deaths. . The
research sought to address the…
death. The challenge is that the service quality is being ignored which is leading to more child deaths. . The
research sought to address the…
Position: 263 (113 views)
SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF MALE CIRCUMCISION AS
PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN ZIMBABWE
The World Health Organisation recommended the scale-up of voluntary medical male circumcision
(VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention method in 2007 and several countries with high HIV prevalence rates
including Zimbabwe have since adopted the…
(VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention method in 2007 and several countries with high HIV prevalence rates
including Zimbabwe have since adopted the…
Position: 117 (140 views)
SCHISTOSOMIASIS AN ISSUE IN FLOOD PRONE AREA OF
DAMBAKURIMAWARD 1, MUZARABANI DISTRICT OF
ZIMBABWE
The study focused on community, perception of schistosomiasis during floods. Random sampling was used to select the
respondents. A Sample of 100 household was chosen to respond to questionnaires and a focus group interview of the community
members…
respondents. A Sample of 100 household was chosen to respond to questionnaires and a focus group interview of the community
members…
Position: 311 (105 views)
REPRESENTING, CONSERVING AND CELEBRATING NATURE: AN ANALYSIS OF
CHIFUNYISE’S TAKURA AND THE TALKING BRANCH: A COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL
STORIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT
n Zimbabwe, children’s literature is an evolving, yet very crucial discipline that deals with topical issues such as lan-
guage, identity, culture, environmentalism and sustainable development. Located within the discourse on Zimbabwean
literature,…
guage, identity, culture, environmentalism and sustainable development. Located within the discourse on Zimbabwean
literature,…
Position: 216 (122 views)
INVIGORATING HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION THROUGH ADDRESSING TO POVERTY AND GENDER INEQUALITIES AMONG YOUNG WOMEN: A CASE FOR MASVINGO URBAN
This study sought to explore the perspectives of young women in Masvingo with the aim of better informing them on
HIV prevention. Focus group discussions and interviews were used to explore issues relating to HIV prevention. An
inductive content…
HIV prevention. Focus group discussions and interviews were used to explore issues relating to HIV prevention. An
inductive content…
Position: 243 (117 views)
HIV AND AIDS WORKPLACE POLICY FOR THE ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY-FRIEND OR FOE?
This study sought to evaluate the friendliness of the HIV and AIDS workplace policy
for the Zimbabwe Open University. This was a case study of one regional centre. Thirty six
purposively selected fulltime lecturers and support staff participated in…
for the Zimbabwe Open University. This was a case study of one regional centre. Thirty six
purposively selected fulltime lecturers and support staff participated in…
Position: 92 (145 views)
PERCEPTIONS ON ECOLOGICAL SANITATION IN ZIMBABWE: THE CASE OF MASIYARWA COMMUNAL AREA IN ZVIMBA DISTRICT OF MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE
Ecological sanitation technologies have taken prominence as sustainable ways of managing human
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
Position: 189 (126 views)
LEARNING STATISTICS AT A DISTANCE: ANALYZING THE CAUSES OF FAILURE IN
STATISTICS COURSES IN THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Adult learners face limitations, constraints, consequences and challenges as they study
statistics at a distance. These aspects need to be revealed and debated and, this study
attempts to contribute to that debate. The research analyzes causes of…
statistics at a distance. These aspects need to be revealed and debated and, this study
attempts to contribute to that debate. The research analyzes causes of…
Position: 104 (143 views)
ZIMBABWEAN DIABETICS' BELIEFS ABOUT HEALTH AND
ILLNESS: AN INTERVIEW STUDY
Position: 40 (166 views)