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UTILIZING FORENSIC ACCOUNTING TOOLS FOR ENHANCING FRAUD
PREVENTION AND DETECTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR: AN EXAMINATION OF ZIMBABWEAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Fraud poses a significant challenge to the public sector in Zimbabwe, with severe consequences.
Local authorities are tasked with developing effective strategies to combat fraud. This study aimed
to investigate how the application of forensic…
Local authorities are tasked with developing effective strategies to combat fraud. This study aimed
to investigate how the application of forensic…
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CONSUMER EPIPHANIES ON DIGITAL BANKING RESILIENCE IN DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES. REFLECTIONS FROM ZIMBABWE
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RAMIFICATIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT MARKETING ON FIRM SURVIVAL: META- ANALYSIS
The rapid proliferation of social media has transformed content marketing into a critical
strategy for firm survival in the digital age. This research paper synthesised the existing
literature to evaluate the impact of social media content…
strategy for firm survival in the digital age. This research paper synthesised the existing
literature to evaluate the impact of social media content…
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THE EFFECTS OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 64 OF 2016 ON CLEARING AGENTS BASED AT BEITBRIDGE BORDER POST IN ZIMBABWE
The current study sought to explore the effects of Statutory Instrument Number 64 of 2016 on the
business of clearing agents based at Beitbridge Border Post. The study used qualitative research and an
exploratory research design. Data were…
business of clearing agents based at Beitbridge Border Post. The study used qualitative research and an
exploratory research design. Data were…
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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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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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THE RIGHT TO REASONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION IN
ZIMBABWE
The so-called ‘third wave’ of democratisation in Africa has witnessed a
transition from a culture of impunity in the exercise of public power to more
emphasis on a culture based on legality and the protection of fundamental rights
of citizens.…
transition from a culture of impunity in the exercise of public power to more
emphasis on a culture based on legality and the protection of fundamental rights
of citizens.…
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WHY DO FEMALE STREET VENDORS EARN LESS THAN MALE STREET
VENDORS IN HARARE?
The study explored the factors that influenced income disparities betweenmaleand female street
vendors in Harare, the capital city ofZimbabwe.Qualitative data collection techniques used in the study
included in-depth personal interviews, focus…
vendors in Harare, the capital city ofZimbabwe.Qualitative data collection techniques used in the study
included in-depth personal interviews, focus…
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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING IN
ZIMBABWE
The primary aim of the study was to uncover demographic and socio-economic details and reasons
for opting for open and distance learning. Although the focus was on women learners, the study adopted a
gender approach in assessing access to…
for opting for open and distance learning. Although the focus was on women learners, the study adopted a
gender approach in assessing access to…
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STRATEGIES FOR DAILY SURVIVAL: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AMONG STREET VENDORS OF HARARE METROPOLITAN
The study investigated the role of social capital among street vendors of Harare Metropolitan. The
investigation relied extensively on qualitative research because we wanted to get an in-depth understanding of
the uses of social networks as daily…
investigation relied extensively on qualitative research because we wanted to get an in-depth understanding of
the uses of social networks as daily…
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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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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…
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THE PRECURSORS OF POST -MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS FAILURE IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC LISTED COMPANIES
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THE WIDER VISION OF SOCIAL POLICY: EXPLORING THE WAYS OF
CURBING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN FOUR WARDS OF SHAMVA NORTH CONSTITUENCY (ZIMBABWE)
The researchers sought to discover the forms and depths of violence against women, and to analyse
the current responses to the violence in Shamva North constituency in Zimbabwe. Prevent violence
against women through in-depth understanding of such…
the current responses to the violence in Shamva North constituency in Zimbabwe. Prevent violence
against women through in-depth understanding of such…
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REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN THE
CITY OF BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE
The purpose of this thesis was to make an analysis of the challenges facing the real
estate and properties management industry in the city of Beira, Mozambique. This
research features both Policy Formulation and Management areas of study. In light…
estate and properties management industry in the city of Beira, Mozambique. This
research features both Policy Formulation and Management areas of study. In light…
Position: 68 (227 views)
IMPACT OF ONLINE TAX SYSTEM ON TAX COMPLIANCE OF SMALL TO
MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
Globally, tax authorities are relying on e-government-driven solutions like online tax systems to
communicate with taxpayers in settings for tax collection, administration, and compliance. The
study investigated the impact of online tax system on…
communicate with taxpayers in settings for tax collection, administration, and compliance. The
study investigated the impact of online tax system on…
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THE EMPIRICAL EVALUATION OF THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DERIVATIVESMARKETS AND MARKET FACTORS IN ZIMBABWE AND BOTSWANA
The study evaluated the association between financial markets and financial stability (as measured by bank
credits to deposits), financial efficiency (as measured by bank costs to income ratio), financial access (as
measured by bank accounts per…
credits to deposits), financial efficiency (as measured by bank costs to income ratio), financial access (as
measured by bank accounts per…
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AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DERIVATIVES USAGE AND KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS IN BOTSWANA
The study evaluated derivative usage of 21 firms listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in relation to
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
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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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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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RIGHT TO INFORMATION
According to available literature on administrative behaviour in public administration, one of the
essential elements of public accountability and control in modern democratic societies is the aspect of right to
information. The concept of right…
essential elements of public accountability and control in modern democratic societies is the aspect of right to
information. The concept of right…
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THE PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
According to S.B.M Marume (1988) and J.M Stevens (1982:279), it is maintained that in many
democratic societies both developed and developing ones where administrative adjudication affects the rights of
an individual, the common law principles of…
democratic societies both developed and developing ones where administrative adjudication affects the rights of
an individual, the common law principles of…
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LEVERAGING PEOPLE ANALYTICS TO IMPROVE STRATEGY EXECUTION: A SYSTEMATIC
REVIEW
This study explored the role of people analytics in enhancing strategy execution, focusing on
its impact on workforce alignment, decision-making, and organisational performance. Using a
Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach grounded in the…
its impact on workforce alignment, decision-making, and organisational performance. Using a
Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach grounded in the…
Position: 396 (111 views)