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ZIMBABWEAN INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (ZIK)
- IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CURRICULUM
First part of the paper, examined conceptual issues associated with Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IK),
including the nature of the intersection between Science and IK. We reflected on methodological pluralism, and
knowledge production. Intellectual…
including the nature of the intersection between Science and IK. We reflected on methodological pluralism, and
knowledge production. Intellectual…
Position: 2 (481 views)
ZIMBABWEAN DIABETICS' BELIEFS ABOUT HEALTH AND
ILLNESS: AN INTERVIEW STUDY
Position: 50 (188 views)
ZIMBABWE’S FAST TRACK LAND REFORM PROGRAMME (FTLRP): A TRANSFORMATIVE SOCIAL POLICY APPROACH TO MUPFURUDZI RESETTLEMENT (SHAMVA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE)
The paper analyses Zimbabwe’s Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) as a social policy instrument. Mupfurudzi Farm in Shamva district was used as a case study. Five tasks of the Transformative Social Policy Framework (TSPF) were analysed in a…
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ZIMBABWE’S E-GOVERNMENT READINESS AND ADOPTION OF CLOUD-BASED RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Zimbabwe is one of the developing countries striving to reach a middle economy status by year 2030. In its bid to achieve this vision, it has adopted an electronic government strategy (e-government strategy)
where government business is done…
where government business is done…
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WORKPLACE COUNSELLING AS A REMEDY FOR BURNOUT:
A CASE STUDY OF OPERATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION SECTOR
RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES IN MIDLANDS REGION OF ZIMBABWE
The study investigated whether workplace counselling was a remedy for burnout
which operational nongovernmental organisation (NGO) employees experience. The
study was prompted by the fact that in Zimbabwe there is no recommended solution
to the…
which operational nongovernmental organisation (NGO) employees experience. The
study was prompted by the fact that in Zimbabwe there is no recommended solution
to the…
Position: 100 (168 views)
WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN RESOLVING CHURCH CONFLICTS. A CASE OF THE SALVATION ARMY, BINDURA CITADEL, ZIMBABWE
This study investigates women’s participation in resolving church conflicts. The study used a mixed method approach
combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and congregants survey. The findings of the study were that
women in the…
combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and congregants survey. The findings of the study were that
women in the…
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WOMEN RE-DEFINING
THEMSELVES IN THE CONTEXT OF HIV AND AIDS: INSIGHTS FROM TENDAYI WESTERHOF’S UNLUCKY IN LOVE
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Women Re-defining
Themselves in the Context
of HIV and AIDS: Insights
from Tendayi Westerhof’s
Unlucky in Love
Anna Chitando
Introduction
In a literary landscape that has been dominated by male voices,
Westerhof’s auto/biographical text…
Women Re-defining
Themselves in the Context
of HIV and AIDS: Insights
from Tendayi Westerhof’s
Unlucky in Love
Anna Chitando
Introduction
In a literary landscape that has been dominated by male voices,
Westerhof’s auto/biographical text…
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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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WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: ITS PROSPECTS AND LIMITATIONS: A CASE
STUDY OF HARARE METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
This study investigated the prospects and limitations of women's economic empowerment in
Harare, Zimbabwe, focusing on the experiences within the Harare Metropolitan Province.
Employing a case study design, this research utilised qualitative data…
Harare, Zimbabwe, focusing on the experiences within the Harare Metropolitan Province.
Employing a case study design, this research utilised qualitative data…
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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…
Position: 71 (179 views)
WHO IS DISENGAGING THE GEAR? IS SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THE IMPEDIMENT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE NEW CURRICULUM IN ZIMBABWE?
School leadership is there to build ‘learning bridges’ between learners and the curriculum content
(Everand, Morris & Wilson, 2004, p. x). This study seeks to investigate challenges that school
leadership face in the implementation of the new…
(Everand, Morris & Wilson, 2004, p. x). This study seeks to investigate challenges that school
leadership face in the implementation of the new…
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WHO IS DISENGAGING THE GEAR? IS SCHOOL LEADERSHIP THE IMPEDIMENT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE NEW CURRICULUM IN ZIMBABWE?
School leadership is there to build ‘learning bridges’ between learners and the curriculum content
(Everand, Morris & Wilson, 2004, p. x). This study seeks to investigate challenges that school
leadership face in the implementation of the new…
(Everand, Morris & Wilson, 2004, p. x). This study seeks to investigate challenges that school
leadership face in the implementation of the new…
Position: 118 (164 views)
WEANING AGE/TIME BASED MODEL INFLUENCING PERFORMANCE IN GOATS AND SHEEP
MEAT PRODUCTION
Weaning is an essential animal husbandry intervention which hasbeen associated with nutritional stress that interferes with both animal’sbehavioral and physiological responses consequently influencing postweaning growth performance in goats and sheep…
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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…
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VINE HARVESTING FREQUENCY IMPACT ON TUBER YIELD ATTRIBUTES OF
COMMONEST SWEET POTATO CULTIVAR IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) root tubers and vines are important for human and animal nutritional
requirements, respectively; the vines being additionally used for propagation, but root tuber yield is greatly
affected by vine harvesting…
requirements, respectively; the vines being additionally used for propagation, but root tuber yield is greatly
affected by vine harvesting…
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VIABILITY OF SMALLHOLDER DAIRYING IN WEDZA, ZIMBABWE
Viability differences in smallholder dairy farming
are a result of differences in access to markets and services.
It is hypothesized that innovations that improve productivity
and market linkages also improve returns and viability. The
viability…
are a result of differences in access to markets and services.
It is hypothesized that innovations that improve productivity
and market linkages also improve returns and viability. The
viability…
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VALUE STATEMENTS DIFFER FROM FACTUAL STATEMENTS
In axiology it is customary to make a clear distinction between facts and values. A corresponding
distinction is made between value statements and factual statements. This distinction constitutes the subject of
this article
distinction is made between value statements and factual statements. This distinction constitutes the subject of
this article
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UTILIZING INTERVENTIONIST - PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH STRATEGIES IN
ESTABLISHING THE EFFICACY OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN OPEN AND
DISTANCE LEARNING.
Research in open and distance learning (ODL), in an era of technological
advancement, e-learning innovations, social inclusion and multiculturalism,
should essentially take cognisance of the cognitive situates of the participants.
The…
advancement, e-learning innovations, social inclusion and multiculturalism,
should essentially take cognisance of the cognitive situates of the participants.
The…
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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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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…
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USING ECUMENICAL EXPERIENCES TO RESPOND TO NEW PUBLIC LIFE CHALLENGES
The description of the history of the church in Zimbabwe highlights the presence of a visibly
united church that has been actively involved in supporting public life since the colonial era.
The division within the Christian community is not a…
united church that has been actively involved in supporting public life since the colonial era.
The division within the Christian community is not a…
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USE OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCES
Many years of experience point to the general statement that the usefulness and beauty of
philosophy lies not so much in the answers that it provides to problems, but in the question which it rationally
poses
philosophy lies not so much in the answers that it provides to problems, but in the question which it rationally
poses
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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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URBAN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY: A CASE
STUDY OF OLD PUMULA SUBURB OF BULAWAYO IN
ZIMBABWE
This study is an investigation on how urban agriculture enhances food security in Old Pumula suburb of Bulawayo. The study sought
to establish the nature and extent of urban agriculture in Old Pumula identify challenges faced by urban farmers and…
to establish the nature and extent of urban agriculture in Old Pumula identify challenges faced by urban farmers and…
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UNPACKING EDUTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN COMMUNITY RESOURCE
CENTRES IN GWERU, ZIMBABWE
n the past decades, children used to acquire valuable insights and knowledge through storytelling and
folklore sessions from adults within the community, schools and libraries. Such sessions, termed educational
entertainment (edutainment), used to…
folklore sessions from adults within the community, schools and libraries. Such sessions, termed educational
entertainment (edutainment), used to…
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