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ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF COMMERCE GRADUATES 2000 – 2015
TRACER STUDY
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This study traced graduates of the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) Faculty of Commerce (FACOM) from year 2000 to year 2015 to assess curriculum relevance, graduate outcomes, and labour market alignment. A total of 150 self-administered questionnaires…
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YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND ITS PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS ON
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF GOKWE RURAL COMMUNITY,
ZIMBABWE
This study sought to evaluate the effects of unemployment on youth career development in Gokwe Rural Community, Zimbabwe. Employing a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design, the research involved a population of 375 individuals, with a final…
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DATA-DRIVEN URBAN GOVERNANCE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN
ZIMBABWEAN CITIES
The study investigated the opportunities and challenges associated with data-driven urban governance in Zimbabwean cities, focusing on Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare. It employed a qualitative, descriptive research design, drawing on document analysis…
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THE COST OF CORRUPTION IN A RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED COUNTRY: THE CASE OF
ZIMBABWE
Despite repeated reform efforts, corruption remains deeply entrenched across key institutions. Zimbabwe is now ranked 160 out of 180 in terms of the perceived levels of public sector corruption. Whilst the cost of corruption has remained un-assessed…
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A FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF
STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN ZIMBABWE
Poor governance practices have remained entrenched in both the public and private sectors despite the adoption of various legal frameworks and institutional measures aimed at promoting corporate governance practices. A close analysis of the focus of…
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THE DETERMINANTS OF POOR SERVICE DELIVERY IN ZIMBABWE’S LOCAL
GOVERNMENT SYSTEM
This article, grounded in decentralisation theory, examined the determinants of poor service delivery in Zimbabwe’s local government system, against a backdrop of chronic underperformance and growing public discontent. Using a survey-based…
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COLLABORATIVE WATER GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL EQUITY: A SUB-SAHARAN
PERSPECTIVE
Access to water and sanitation services is a global crisis, however, it is more prominent in poor and disadvantaged communities, especially in developing countries. This paper adopts a qualitative discourse analysis approach to examine collaborative…
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THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN REVENUE MANAGEMENT IN ZIMBABWE
The government of Zimbabwe has continued with the economic management of protectionism since independence in 1980, which was being used by the former colonial government. The new black government embarked on huge expenditure on capital…
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THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) represent a crucial component of the national economy in Zimbabwe, yet they are beset by systemic operational challenges that affect their performance and reputation. There have been concerns about the effectiveness of…
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EXAMINING MALFEASANCES BEHIND THE UNDERPERFORMANCE OF STATE ENTITY BOARDS IN ZIMBABWE
Public entities in Zimbabwe have been experiencing frequent corporate failures that are
attributed to endless scandals that include embezzlement of funds, unscrupulous rewarding of tenders and nepotism. The primary objective of the study was,…
attributed to endless scandals that include embezzlement of funds, unscrupulous rewarding of tenders and nepotism. The primary objective of the study was,…
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URBAN REGENERATION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES IN LOCAL
GOVERNMENT: CASE OF THE CITY OF HARARE
African cities, due to substantive urban growth, have faced the challenge of urban deterioration
which has contributed to city unattractiveness and low business opportunities over the years.
Previous studies have indicated that urban decay is a…
which has contributed to city unattractiveness and low business opportunities over the years.
Previous studies have indicated that urban decay is a…
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BUILDING RESILIENCE IN HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE: THE
SIGNIFICANCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN DISASTER
RESPONSE
The study aimed to assess the significance of Information and Communication Technology in
enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations
in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160…
enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations
in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160…
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DEBT AMNESTY FOR ZIMBABWE’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT: ISSUES, EFFECTS AND
IMPLICATIONS
This article that made use of the utilitarian framework of analysis, focused on Ignatius Chombo,
a former Zimbabwean Minister of Local Government, who issued an order granting debt
amnesty to residents of the 92 local government councils in the…
a former Zimbabwean Minister of Local Government, who issued an order granting debt
amnesty to residents of the 92 local government councils in the…
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INTERSECTING DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN
AFRICA
The advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the internet has
revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service
delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable…
revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service
delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable…
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EFFECTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED COMPANIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of corporate governance practices on the
financial performance of companies that were listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)
from 2014 to 2019. The major objectives of the study were to…
financial performance of companies that were listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)
from 2014 to 2019. The major objectives of the study were to…
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MIGRANTS, CRIMINALS AND STATE SECURITY
CONCERNS IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTH AFRICA: THE IMPLICATIONS OF LABELLING ON MIGRANT POLICY AND PRACTICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
This article discusses the policy aims of the South African Department of
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
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ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE
MOBILISATION
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BOARD DIVERSITY, FIRM CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE OF COMPANIES LISTED ON THE ZIMBABWE STOCK EXCHANGE (ZSE) (2009-2015)
Many practitioners (Wilton, 2011; Abad et al., 2017; Arenas-Torres et al., 2021; Ali et al., 2022) now acknowledge that the diversity of a Board of Directors is a strength in corporate boards and the adoption of diversity in corporate boards is…
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TRAINING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE ZIMBABWEAN MINING INDUSTRY
Artificial intelligenceis Each and every aspect of our society has been changed by artificial intel-
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
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EVOLUTION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN ZIMBABWE'S
STATE UNIVERSITIES
Despite persuasive heuristics and pragmatic promotion for the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
to infuse dynamism into public sector infrastructure development, little is known about their progress in
Zimbabwe's state universities. This…
to infuse dynamism into public sector infrastructure development, little is known about their progress in
Zimbabwe's state universities. This…
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CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN ZIMBABWE'S STATE
UNIVERSITIES
A weakness of the extant Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) literature to date has been its
normative approach to the subject, creating in effect, a 'one size fits all view' of the
preconditions or Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the…
normative approach to the subject, creating in effect, a 'one size fits all view' of the
preconditions or Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the…
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DETERMINANTS OF BOARD DIVERSITY FOR FIRMS LISTED ON THE ZIMBABWE STOCK EXCHANGE
Board diversity is a topical discourse in firm governance and
management. Diversity came up as a way of eliminating
discrimination in employment and making sure there is equality,
inclusion and affirmative action in the way firms do business.…
management. Diversity came up as a way of eliminating
discrimination in employment and making sure there is equality,
inclusion and affirmative action in the way firms do business.…
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AN ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE
EXCLUSION OF NON-FORMAL WORKERS FROM
THE MOZAMBICAN SOCIAL PROTECTION
SYSTEM
This thesis was an analysis of the factors influencing the exclusion of the non-formal workers
from the Mozambique Social Protection System (MSPS). It aimed at finding mechanisms
through which the MSPS could become more comprehensive and inclusive.…
from the Mozambique Social Protection System (MSPS). It aimed at finding mechanisms
through which the MSPS could become more comprehensive and inclusive.…
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A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABILITY
IN THE OPERATIONS OF ANGOLAN NON-GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANISATIONS (NGOs): A CASE STUDY OF ACTIVITIES OF NGOs SAVE
THE CHILDREN AND FUNDAÇÃO YME, FROM 2000 TO 2010
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have gained an important role in development co-
operation during the last two decades. The development funding channelled through NGOs has
increased and the number of NGOs engaged in development activities,…
operation during the last two decades. The development funding channelled through NGOs has
increased and the number of NGOs engaged in development activities,…
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A STUDY OF THE FACTORS IMPACTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT (RBM) IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE IN ZIMBABWE
This study determined that the availability of capacity to implement Results Based Management
(RBM) is a major determinant of the success or failure of the strategy. The purpose of the study was
to investigate the main factors that impacted on the…
(RBM) is a major determinant of the success or failure of the strategy. The purpose of the study was
to investigate the main factors that impacted on the…
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