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MAIZE-COWPEA INTERCROPPING AND WEED
SUPPRESSION IN LEAF STRIPPED AND DETASSELLED
MAIZE IN ZIMBABWE
A study was conducted to evaluate the suitability of cowpea (Vigna anguiculata) varieties
for maize-cowpea intercropping in leaf stripped and detasselled maize at the University
of Zimbabwe Farm during the 2005/6 cropping season. A Randomized…
for maize-cowpea intercropping in leaf stripped and detasselled maize at the University
of Zimbabwe Farm during the 2005/6 cropping season. A Randomized…
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ZIMBABWEAN DIABETICS' BELIEFS ABOUT HEALTH AND
ILLNESS: AN INTERVIEW STUDY
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OBSTACLES TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HIV/AIDS CURRICULUM IN
GURUVE DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE
The aim of this present study was to investigate constraints faced by secondary school teachers
in the teaching and learning of HIV/AIDS education in Guruve District in Mashonaland Province
of Zimbabwe. Specifically, it focused on HIV/AIDS content,…
in the teaching and learning of HIV/AIDS education in Guruve District in Mashonaland Province
of Zimbabwe. Specifically, it focused on HIV/AIDS content,…
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN ENHANCING STUDENT, RETENTION,
PERSISTENCE AND SUCCESS IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought to establish how student involvement could enhance student retention, persistence and
success in Open and Distance Learning at Zimbabwe Open University for it to become a world class
university. Open and Distance Learning (ODL)…
success in Open and Distance Learning at Zimbabwe Open University for it to become a world class
university. Open and Distance Learning (ODL)…
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BUILDING SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION FUTURES FOR THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN SUB-CONTINENT
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ENHANCING QUALITY OF UNIVERSITY E-LEARNING PROCESSES:
STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN A BLENDED LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY (ZOU)
Increasing competition from transnational Universities has forced many Universities in Africa to provide (ODL)
through -learning technologies. In many cases E-learning is provided in partnerships with external providers or
exclusively as foreign…
through -learning technologies. In many cases E-learning is provided in partnerships with external providers or
exclusively as foreign…
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INTEGRATING ON-LINE LEARNING INTO TRADITIONAL OPEN AND
DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL) PROGRAMMES: CHALLENGES AND
PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS IN SUB SAHARAN UNIVERSITIES
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development has helped Open and Distance
Learning (ODL) universities world wide reach out to many global students through on line programmes.
Many ODL institutions in developed countries have…
Learning (ODL) universities world wide reach out to many global students through on line programmes.
Many ODL institutions in developed countries have…
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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…
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
AN EMPOWERING
DISCIPLINE OR JUST A PASSING RAGE: A CASE OF ODL INSTITUTIONS IN ZIMBABWE
This study is on graduates’ perceived feelings on how Distance Education (DE) offering institutions in Zimbabwe
have empowered them. We asked the question: Is DE an empowering discipline or a passing rage which is being
used by most institutions as…
have empowered them. We asked the question: Is DE an empowering discipline or a passing rage which is being
used by most institutions as…
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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING
HIV AND AIDS AMONG UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES
HIV and AIDS have caused serious impacts on sustainable development in all sectors of the economy
including higher education. The need to assess risk in higher education in Africa is lacking. This piece of work
adds on to existing knowledge on HIV…
including higher education. The need to assess risk in higher education in Africa is lacking. This piece of work
adds on to existing knowledge on HIV…
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AFRICAN CONTEXT FOR TECHNOLOGICAL FUTURES FOR DIGITAL
LEARNING AND THE ENDOGENOUS GROWTH OF A KNOWLEDGE
ECONOMY
The Southern African countries, embodied as the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
region, face sustainable development problems and low global competitiveness. Innovation in the
education sector presents a promissory note that can…
region, face sustainable development problems and low global competitiveness. Innovation in the
education sector presents a promissory note that can…
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PEDAGOGIC POSSIBILITIES OF ICTS AND TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES IN AN INCREASINGLY NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The research project seeks new opportunities/ directions of learning and teaching in an increasingly
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
networked world, and how they can benefit people in developing countries in support of sustainable
development. The research agenda is aimed at…
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INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF GOVERNMENT
What is Government in Political Science? What precisely does it cover? These are some of the
questions that spring to the mind of thee student faced with a choice of study at the university or college in the
social and humanistic sciences.…
questions that spring to the mind of thee student faced with a choice of study at the university or college in the
social and humanistic sciences.…
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INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE ON DHS IN AFRICA
The DHS program has conducted nationally-representative surveys worldwide, including Africa, since the mid-1980s.
The data are open access and provide a rich resource for policymakers and scholars alike; however there has never
been a special issue…
The data are open access and provide a rich resource for policymakers and scholars alike; however there has never
been a special issue…
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KNOWLEDGE FRONTIERS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ZIMBABWE
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INSURING TOBACCO CROP BY MT DARWIN DISTRICT SMALLHOLDER
FARMERS: A MYTH OR REALITY
In recent years, tobacco farming has taken an increase among smallholder farmers in
Zimbabwe. High and immediate payments made by buyers of tobacco have caused this shift
to tobacco farming especially in Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe. Hence even…
Zimbabwe. High and immediate payments made by buyers of tobacco have caused this shift
to tobacco farming especially in Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe. Hence even…
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ACCESS AND INCLUSION OF INMATES TO EDUCATION THROUGH OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING MODE
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INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS
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INFORMATION POLICY ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING
If some ideas, decisions and policies are not advocated and lobbed for, they would remain unknown
to implementers and to the general public. It is imperative to advocate and lobby for different information
policies in order for those in power to…
to implementers and to the general public. It is imperative to advocate and lobby for different information
policies in order for those in power to…
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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…
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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.…
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IN VITRO DEGRADABILITY OF FORAGE LEGUMES USING THE ANKOM RF GAS TECHNIQUE
The AnkomRF gas production technique was used to assess rumen degradability of Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean), Vigna
unguiculata Walp (L) (cowpea) and Desmodium uncinatum (silverleaf desmodium) forage legumes. Forage samples of 1.0
g/DM were placed…
unguiculata Walp (L) (cowpea) and Desmodium uncinatum (silverleaf desmodium) forage legumes. Forage samples of 1.0
g/DM were placed…
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EFFECTS OF IN-ROW SPACING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF IRISH POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L.) VARIETIES IN EASTERN HIGHLANDS OF ZIMBABWE
rish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yields vary widely, usually showing a declining trend, due to differences in in-row spacing used,as well as poor varietal selection for specific locations. This study evaluated the growth and yield responses to…
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IMPLICATIONS OF GLOBALIZATION ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM GROWTH
AND DEVELOPMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Globalization is a phenomenon that has permeated and influenced the whole spectrum of human activities.
One such activity is the tourism industry. This is due primarily to tourism’s geographical scale; its spatial
linkages, as well as increased…
One such activity is the tourism industry. This is due primarily to tourism’s geographical scale; its spatial
linkages, as well as increased…
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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…
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