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THE DISTINCTION OF CLINT LE BRUYNS’ KAIROS
THEOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA
This article, contextualised within the commemoration of 50 years of scholarship at the
Research Institute for Theology and Religion of the University of South Africa, examines
the enduring contributions of Clint Le Bruyns to the development of the…
Research Institute for Theology and Religion of the University of South Africa, examines
the enduring contributions of Clint Le Bruyns to the development of the…
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THE ECONOMICS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETING BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MUREHWA AND MUTOKO DISTRICTS IN ZIMBABWE
The study assessed the nature of marketing chain of fruits and vegetables in Murehwa and Mutoko
Districts in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection
techniques were used. Qualitative data were…
Districts in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection
techniques were used. Qualitative data were…
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THE EFFECT FEEDING FORAGE LEGUMES AS NITROGEN SUPPLEMENT ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF SHEEP
The effect of feeding forage legumes,
Cowpea, Silverleaf desmodium and Oxley fine stem
stylo, as protein supplements to natural pasture (veld)
hay on intake, growth rate and nitrogen metabolism in
growing lambs was evaluated. Thirty growing…
Cowpea, Silverleaf desmodium and Oxley fine stem
stylo, as protein supplements to natural pasture (veld)
hay on intake, growth rate and nitrogen metabolism in
growing lambs was evaluated. Thirty growing…
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THE EFFECT OF BANK-SPECIFIC FACTORS ON BANKING SECTOR DEVELOPMENT IN
ZIMBABWE
The study sought to ascertain the effect of bank-specific factors on banking sector development
in Zimbabwe since the introduction of the multi-currency system. This was prompted by an
inability of Zimbabwe’s banking system to efficiently and…
in Zimbabwe since the introduction of the multi-currency system. This was prompted by an
inability of Zimbabwe’s banking system to efficiently and…
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THE EFFECT OF STAGE OF GROWTH AND METHOD OF DRYING
FRESH HERBAGE ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THREE TROPICAL
HERBACEOUS FORAGE LEGUMES
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of
stage of growth and method of drying fresh herbage on
the chemical composition of herbaceous forage
legumes namely Cassia rotundifolia (Cassia), Lablab
purpureus (Lablab) and Macroptilium…
stage of growth and method of drying fresh herbage on
the chemical composition of herbaceous forage
legumes namely Cassia rotundifolia (Cassia), Lablab
purpureus (Lablab) and Macroptilium…
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THE EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENT STRATEGIES ON OPERATIONAL
PERFORMANCE OF HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE DURING THE
COVID-19 PERIOD
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the supply chains, and this created acute
shortages of materials and products in both local and global markets. This situation demanded
humanitarian organisations to implement supply chain resilient…
shortages of materials and products in both local and global markets. This situation demanded
humanitarian organisations to implement supply chain resilient…
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OPEN DAYS AS A STUDENT RECRUITMENT TOOL. A CASE OF
MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
This study examined the effectiveness of open days as student recruitment tools in higher
education, focusing on Midlands State University (MSU). Open days are widely regarded as a
crucial marketing strategy in higher education, offering…
education, focusing on Midlands State University (MSU). Open days are widely regarded as a
crucial marketing strategy in higher education, offering…
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THE EFFECTS OF CLASS SIZE ON THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY MATHEMATICS
LEARNING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
The Education For All (EFA) agenda at independence in Zimbabwe led to a massive expansion of education in order
to avail educational opportunities to marginalized black children. This has not been coupled with the adequate
provision of teaching and…
to avail educational opportunities to marginalized black children. This has not been coupled with the adequate
provision of teaching and…
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THE EFFECTS OF PLANTING METHODS ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF
GROUNDNUT (
ARACHIS HYPOGAEA) CULTIVAR NATAL COMMON IN AFRICA
SOUTH OF THE SAHARA
The most appropriate planting method to use for optimum growth and yield of groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea)
in Africa South of the Sahara (ASS) among those currently used is not known, as the methods are highly
influenced by environmental conditions…
in Africa South of the Sahara (ASS) among those currently used is not known, as the methods are highly
influenced by environmental conditions…
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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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THE EFFICACY OF LEAN MANUFACTURING ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE. A
CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWEAN BEVERAGES MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
The impact of Lean Manufacturing (LM) on organisational performance is an ongoing
discussion globally. Zimbabwean companies have implemented LM tools for operational
performance across various industries. The Beverage industry has also been…
discussion globally. Zimbabwean companies have implemented LM tools for operational
performance across various industries. The Beverage industry has also been…
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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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THE ESSENCE OF THE PRINCIPLE OF DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
The basic concept and principle of the hierarchy, that is, scalar factor, binds together the
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
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THE FUNCTIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTIONS
The basic concept and principle of the hierarchy, that is, scalar factor, binds together the
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
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THE IMPACT OF ICTs ON MDGs: CONTEXT FOR DIFFUSION AND ADOPTION OF ICT INNOVATIONS IN EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA
he major problem of underdevelopment in Africa characterized by the huge challenge
to achieve the millennium development goals (MDGs) is on knowledge empowerment
supported by information and communication technologies (ICTs). Information…
to achieve the millennium development goals (MDGs) is on knowledge empowerment
supported by information and communication technologies (ICTs). Information…
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THE IMPACT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS IN ZIMBABWE
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THE IMPACT OF URBAN WETLAND FARMING ON FOOD SECURITY IN
ZIMBABWE’S URBAN AREAS
This study explores the urban wetlands contribution to household food security in Zimbabwe. This is
under the backdrop of hazy information which exists under the environmental importance of wetland
resource discourse. The study was an ethnographic…
under the backdrop of hazy information which exists under the environmental importance of wetland
resource discourse. The study was an ethnographic…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) IN ZIMBABWE: A CASE STUDY OF SOCIAL MEDIA
IN THE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SECTOR.
The Postal and Telecommunications Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) statistics point to
the rise in the use of social media in Zimbabwe. The United Nations World Tourism
Organisation(UNWTO) also allude to the important role played by the tourism…
the rise in the use of social media in Zimbabwe. The United Nations World Tourism
Organisation(UNWTO) also allude to the important role played by the tourism…
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THE INFLUENCES OF PHILOSOPHY ON OTHER FIELDS
Many thinkers have regarded it as the philosopher’s task to synthesize the results of all the sciences
into one uncontradictory homogenous, total picture of the world. The scientists, they argued, studied various
facets of the world such as the…
into one uncontradictory homogenous, total picture of the world. The scientists, they argued, studied various
facets of the world such as the…
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THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES
Due to the amount of uncertainty in public policy – making, the idea has taken shape that public policy should be studied to
better comprehend its various facets, that is, the input to and output of policy, and also the participants and factors…
better comprehend its various facets, that is, the input to and output of policy, and also the participants and factors…
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THE MORAL AUTHORITY AND PROPHETIC ZEAL OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN ZIMBABWE
This article aims to illuminate moral authority and prophetic zeal dynamics by analysing the
struggles encountered by congregations resisting state encroachments. Amidst Zimbabwe’s
political turbulence, the church operates at a critical juncture,…
struggles encountered by congregations resisting state encroachments. Amidst Zimbabwe’s
political turbulence, the church operates at a critical juncture,…
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THE NATURE AND PREVALENCE OF BULLYING IN PRIMARY
SCHOOLS OF NKAYI SOUTH CIRCUIT IN ZIMBABWE
The aim of the present study was to investigate the nature and prevalence of bullying among
primary school pupils in Nkayi South Circuit in Matabeleland North Province in Western Zimbabwe.
The population comprised of all the 300 teachers in Nkayi…
primary school pupils in Nkayi South Circuit in Matabeleland North Province in Western Zimbabwe.
The population comprised of all the 300 teachers in Nkayi…
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THE NATURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP IN INSTITUTIONS
SAMSON BROWN MUCHINERIPI MARUME
ROY ROBSON JUBENKANDA
Many prominent scientists, scholars, practitioners and writers are agreed that the most polymorphic concept of leadership is
an indispensable and universal element for the useful and successful functioning of a group or institution and attainment…
an indispensable and universal element for the useful and successful functioning of a group or institution and attainment…
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THE NECESSITY OF RELATED LITERATURE SEARCH AND REVIEW EXERCISES IN
DISSERTATION AND THESIS PREPARATION AND WRITING
The systematic and scientific study of the related literature is the life cycle of every
dissertation/thesis research proposal and research writing process. It is a form of secondary data collection,
data analysis, and data presentation. The…
dissertation/thesis research proposal and research writing process. It is a form of secondary data collection,
data analysis, and data presentation. The…
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THE NECESSITY OF WORK, METHOD AND PROCEDURE IN PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
Public administration is a science and as such its activities have to be undertaken according to
reputable and reliable work studies, methods and procedures; hence the necessity to study in some details the
three concepts. These then constitute the…
reputable and reliable work studies, methods and procedures; hence the necessity to study in some details the
three concepts. These then constitute the…
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