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THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN REVENUE MANAGEMENT IN ZIMBABWE
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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STRATEGIES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF MICRO-CREDENTIALS IN THE ECONOMY OF
ZIMBABWE BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION/LEARNING AND TRAINING
The study sought to recommend appropriate strategies for the propagation of micro-credentials that would positively influence economic growth using micro-credentials to provide knowledge and skills training. The thrust was to establish the state of…
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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,…
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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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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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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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THE ZIMBABWEAN BANKING SECTOR IN THE 21ST CENTURY: A JOURNEY TOWARDS ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING
Organisational Learning (OL) has become a crucial strategic and dynamic capability, enabling firms to adapt their business models for sustained relevance and competitiveness in today's dynamic business environment. However, its adoption in the…
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ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF COMMERCE GRADUATES 2000 – 2015
TRACER STUDY
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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