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EVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC CONSTRAINTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN ZIMBABWE: A CASE STUDY OF
HOTEL CHAINS IN HARARE
Despite the growing importance of sustainable practices in the tourism and hospitality sector,
the adoption of internationally recognized Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
remains notably low among hotels in the region. The purpose of this…
the adoption of internationally recognized Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
remains notably low among hotels in the region. The purpose of this…
Position: 367 (96 views)
THE RELEVANCE AND ORIENTATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE: ALIGNING WITH
EDUCATION 5.0
This paper seeks to understand and explain the relevance and orientation of teacher education (TE) in
Zimbabwe and is based on the multiple case study carried out by the author. Preliminary study
identified a gap in form of a misalignment of…
Zimbabwe and is based on the multiple case study carried out by the author. Preliminary study
identified a gap in form of a misalignment of…
Position: 381 (81 views)
ALIGNING TEACHER EDUCATION WITH EDUCATION 5.0 POLICY IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND
OPPORTUNITIES
This paper seeks to explore and explain the challenges and opportunities faced by implementers in
aligning teacher education with Higher and Tertiary Education 5.0 policy in Zimbabwe. While this study
appreciated the efforts that were being made to…
aligning teacher education with Higher and Tertiary Education 5.0 policy in Zimbabwe. While this study
appreciated the efforts that were being made to…
Position: 250 (137 views)
EFFECT OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF AQUEOUS EXTRACT ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF RAPE AND CABBAGE
Position: 297 (127 views)
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…
Position: 297 (127 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…
Position: 73 (179 views)
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…
Position: 313 (124 views)
CYBER-SECURITY GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK AND ITS EFFECTS ON ZIMBABWE
LOCAL AUTHORITIES: A REVIEW PAPER
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The purpose of this review paper was to analyse literature related to cyber-security governance
frameworks effects in Zimbabwe local authorities. Cyber-security governance is a developing
subject with an expanding literature. It is founded in…
frameworks effects in Zimbabwe local authorities. Cyber-security governance is a developing
subject with an expanding literature. It is founded in…
Position: 420 (13 views)
IMPLEMENTATION OF E-LEARNING IN THE NORTHERN CENTRAL
DISTRICT OF HARARE, ZIMBABWE.(2015-2017)
The study sought to investigate the implementation of e-learning in schools
and was a case study of Harare Northern Central District from 2015 to 2017. The
research objectives were to determine the benefits of e-learning, identify the
challenges…
and was a case study of Harare Northern Central District from 2015 to 2017. The
research objectives were to determine the benefits of e-learning, identify the
challenges…
Position: 29 (216 views)
THE ATTITUDES OF EMPLOYERS AND CO-WORKERS TOWARDS THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This study was a systemic enquiry into attitudes of employers and co-workers towards employees with disabilities in the community of Chitungwiza in Zimbabwe. A qualitative case study method was used to carry out this study. The purposive sampling…
Position: 120 (164 views)
UNHU/UBUNTU AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH CIVICS
AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
This paper reports on the interviews and focus group discussions held with seventy two University student
teachers and three high school administrators to examine the concept and practice of Unhu or Ubuntu within the
Zimbabwean context and its…
teachers and three high school administrators to examine the concept and practice of Unhu or Ubuntu within the
Zimbabwean context and its…
Position: 12 (245 views)
SIGNIFICANCE OF LITTER SIZE, DURATION OF DRY PERIOD AND STAGE OF PREGNACY ON
MILK YIELD AND COMPOSITION IN DAIRY ANIMALS
The factors influencing the amount and composition of
produced milk can be divided into two groups, namely internal
and external factors. This is very important to remember when
evaluating the milk quality and in the improvement of milk yield
and…
produced milk can be divided into two groups, namely internal
and external factors. This is very important to remember when
evaluating the milk quality and in the improvement of milk yield
and…
Position: 354 (113 views)
INFLUENCE OF NON-GENETIC FACTORS WEIGHT AND CARCASS TRAITS IN
INDIGENOUS MATEBELE GOAT
The objective of the present study was to establish the non-genetic factors which affect slaughter weight
and carcass traits. A mixed classification model containing the effects of year of slaughter, age at slaughter,
month of slaughter and sex was…
and carcass traits. A mixed classification model containing the effects of year of slaughter, age at slaughter,
month of slaughter and sex was…
Position: 245 (139 views)
INDIGENOUS GOATS AND SHEEP BREEDS AND THEIR CROSSES IN THE TROPICS AND
SUBTROPICS: GROWTH TRAITS, CARCASS PARAMETERS AND MEAT QUALITY PROPERTIES
The tropics and subtropics is a habitat to diverse populations of
indigenous goats and sheep breeds known for their adaptability to the
existing harsh agro-ecological conditions and the majority are reared
under traditional systems of management.…
indigenous goats and sheep breeds known for their adaptability to the
existing harsh agro-ecological conditions and the majority are reared
under traditional systems of management.…
Position: 49 (190 views)
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL FOR CEREAL
PRODUCTION IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF MOZAMBIQUE
The study addressed the challenges of low cereal production in the Central Region of
Mozambique. There is a persistent low level cereal production as evidenced by acute hunger
prevailing in the region, despite the condusive environment, example…
Mozambique. There is a persistent low level cereal production as evidenced by acute hunger
prevailing in the region, despite the condusive environment, example…
Position: 257 (136 views)
SCHISTOSOMIASIS AN ISSUE IN FLOOD PRONE AREA OF
DAMBAKURIMAWARD 1, MUZARABANI DISTRICT OF
ZIMBABWE
The study focused on community, perception of schistosomiasis during floods. Random sampling was used to select the
respondents. A Sample of 100 household was chosen to respond to questionnaires and a focus group interview of the community
members…
respondents. A Sample of 100 household was chosen to respond to questionnaires and a focus group interview of the community
members…
Position: 317 (123 views)
SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF MALE CIRCUMCISION AS
PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN ZIMBABWE
The World Health Organisation recommended the scale-up of voluntary medical male circumcision
(VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention method in 2007 and several countries with high HIV prevalence rates
including Zimbabwe have since adopted the…
(VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention method in 2007 and several countries with high HIV prevalence rates
including Zimbabwe have since adopted the…
Position: 156 (156 views)
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN WANTING CIRCUMCISION AND
RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR IN ZIMBABWE: EVIDENCE
FROM THE 2010–11 ZIMBABWE DEMOGRAPHIC AND
HEALTH SURVEY
Zimbabwe adopted voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention
strategy in 2009. A number of studies have been conducted to understand the determinants of VMMC uptake but
few studies have examined the characteristics of…
strategy in 2009. A number of studies have been conducted to understand the determinants of VMMC uptake but
few studies have examined the characteristics of…
Position: 217 (143 views)
SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTARY MEDICAL MALE CIRCUMCISION (VMMC) FOR HIV PREVENTION AMONG MEN AND WOMEN IN ZIMBABWE
Background: Medical male circumcision was introduced in Zimbabwe in 2009 as an additional HIV
prevention method. This study sought to investigate support for the roll-out of voluntary medical male
circumcision (VMMC) and men’s willingness to get…
prevention method. This study sought to investigate support for the roll-out of voluntary medical male
circumcision (VMMC) and men’s willingness to get…
Position: 322 (122 views)
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…
Position: 26 (218 views)
REPRESENTING, CONSERVING AND CELEBRATING NATURE: AN ANALYSIS OF
CHIFUNYISE’S TAKURA AND THE TALKING BRANCH: A COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL
STORIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT
n Zimbabwe, children’s literature is an evolving, yet very crucial discipline that deals with topical issues such as lan-
guage, identity, culture, environmentalism and sustainable development. Located within the discourse on Zimbabwean
literature,…
guage, identity, culture, environmentalism and sustainable development. Located within the discourse on Zimbabwean
literature,…
Position: 238 (140 views)
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…
Position: 49 (190 views)
TOWARDS A WELCOMING SOCIETY: AN EXAMINATION OF
STEPHEN ALUMENDA’STHE GIRL WHO COULDN’T DANCE
AND ANANI THE ALBINO BOY
Children’s literature is a useful resource for transforming society for the better. In this study, I pay
attention to Stephen Alumenda’s ideological commitment to disadvantaged children. I undertake
a literary analysis of his works that focus on…
attention to Stephen Alumenda’s ideological commitment to disadvantaged children. I undertake
a literary analysis of his works that focus on…
Position: 173 (151 views)
A PROPOSED ECONOMIC MODEL ON THE NEXUS BETWEEN SOCIAL CAPITAL AND
WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 389 (71 views)
EFFECTS OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON UNIVERSITY LECTURERS’
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Communication technology is advancing on a daily basis bringing efficiency and flexibility in
the workplace. However, literature on its effect on work life balance among lecturers is blurred.
Overuse of mobile communication devices for work-related…
the workplace. However, literature on its effect on work life balance among lecturers is blurred.
Overuse of mobile communication devices for work-related…
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