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THE VALUE OF AN INFORMATION POLICY
Information policy is the glue that holds the proper management of information for nations and
organisations. Information if not well managed poses challenges to privacy and confidentiality, intellectual
rights, security, reliability,…
organisations. Information if not well managed poses challenges to privacy and confidentiality, intellectual
rights, security, reliability,…
Position: 173 (298 views)
THE WIDER VISION OF SOCIAL POLICY: EXPLORING THE WAYS OF
CURBING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN FOUR WARDS OF SHAMVA NORTH CONSTITUENCY (ZIMBABWE)
The researchers sought to discover the forms and depths of violence against women, and to analyse
the current responses to the violence in Shamva North constituency in Zimbabwe. Prevent violence
against women through in-depth understanding of such…
the current responses to the violence in Shamva North constituency in Zimbabwe. Prevent violence
against women through in-depth understanding of such…
Position: 287 (257 views)
THEORIES AND THEORY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Scientists usually view theories as rationally thought out explanations of some empirically observed
phenomena, consisting of sets of interrelated principles that describe relationships in association with those
phenomena for the purposes of…
phenomena, consisting of sets of interrelated principles that describe relationships in association with those
phenomena for the purposes of…
Position: 89 (349 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: 102 (335 views)
TOWARDS ACHIEVING QUALITY EDUCATION
IN POST COLONIAL ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES
AND OPPORTUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF
BANKWE CLUSTER IN MBERENGWA
The thesis presented to the Zimbabwe Open University grew out of the concerned efforts and
contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the
significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my…
contributions of multiple actors who made their contributions some without knowing the
significance of their participation. I am especially indebted to my…
Position: 143 (308 views)
TRADE LIBERALISATION-CAPITAL INFLOW: AN INCLUSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR ZIMBABWE
This study sought to determine a framework of upholding trade liberalism for increased capital
inflows in the form of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Zimbabwe. The study used the
ARDL-ECM in the determination of the nexus between the two…
inflows in the form of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Zimbabwe. The study used the
ARDL-ECM in the determination of the nexus between the two…
Position: 149 (304 views)
TRANSFORMING PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOODS THROUGH LAND REFORM IN A1
RESETTLEMENT AREAS IN GOROMONZI DISTRICT IN ZIMBABWE
The study reflected on the livelihoods activities of A1 farmers in Goromonzi District in Mashonaland
East Province in Zimbabwe. The study used both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Data
were collected through in-depth…
East Province in Zimbabwe. The study used both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Data
were collected through in-depth…
Position: 110 (327 views)
TRAVELLERS’ LEVEL OF SATISFACTION WITH THE QUALITY OF
SERVICES AT HARARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Although Zimbabwe’s tourism suffered a dramatic downward trend between 2000 and
2010, the establishment of the government of national unity brought a positive upturn in
tourist arrivals. However, the growth of tourism is still below its expected…
2010, the establishment of the government of national unity brought a positive upturn in
tourist arrivals. However, the growth of tourism is still below its expected…
Position: 333 (242 views)
TUTOR EFFECTIVENESS: CONCEPTIONS OF STUDENT TEACHERS AT
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY IN MASVINGO
NGARA ROSEMARY
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY, ZIMBABWE
NGWARAI RICHARD
Tutoring is an age - old practice .There are some requisites for tutors to be effective. Content
knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If
a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine…
knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If
a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine…
Position: 162 (301 views)
TUTOR EFFECTIVENESS: CONCEPTIONS OF STUDENT TEACHERS AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY IN MASVINGO
Tutoring is an age - old practice .There are some requisites for tutors to be effective. Content
knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If
a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine…
knowledge is an essential ingredient for effective tutoring and many other personal attributes. If
a tutor is received as genuine and having a genuine…
Position: 321 (246 views)
TUTORING IN THE ERA OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES: RE-EXAMINING
CURRENT STATUS AND EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES AT THE
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Faced with the rapid changes in the development of tutoring and e-learning technologies, the institutions
of higher learning are now struggling to choose the appropriate mix and combinations of the tutoring
methods that meet the diverse needs of…
of higher learning are now struggling to choose the appropriate mix and combinations of the tutoring
methods that meet the diverse needs of…
Position: 314 (249 views)
TWENTY FIRST CENTURY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES FOR
INMATES IN ZIMBABWE PRISONS
The study was set to establish the extent to which Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional
Services (ZPCS) provide rehabilitation and correctional services. World over, people are
imprisoned after the courts have found them to be guilt of an offence.…
Services (ZPCS) provide rehabilitation and correctional services. World over, people are
imprisoned after the courts have found them to be guilt of an offence.…
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TWENTY FIRST CENTURY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES FOR INMATES IN ZIMBABWE PRISONS
The study was set to establish the extent to which Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) provide rehabilitation and correctional services. World over, people are imprisoned after the courts have found them to be guilt of an offence.…
Position: 6 (770 views)
TYPES AND KINDS OF PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC POLIC MAKING
S. B. M. Marume [1988 and 2015] argues that from the practical working of any government,
be it at local, provincial or regional, national, or international government, public policy and public policy –
making takes place at different levels, and…
be it at local, provincial or regional, national, or international government, public policy and public policy –
making takes place at different levels, and…
Position: 333 (242 views)
UNDERSTANDING CONFLICT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION METHODS IN ZIMBABWEAN CHURCHES. THE CASE OF BINDURA SALVATION ARMY CITADEL
This study sought to assess how congregants at Bindura Salvation Army Citadel understand conflict and conflict
resolution methods. The study used a mixed method approach combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews
and congregant’s…
resolution methods. The study used a mixed method approach combining focus group discussions, in-depth interviews
and congregant’s…
Position: 173 (298 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: 15 (581 views)
UNLOCKING A SUSTAINABLE GREEN GROWTH FRONTIER OF MANUFACTURING SMALL
TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN CHINHOYI
URBAN, ZIMBABWE
EN
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to economic growth and
sustainable development globally. However, their contribution to sustainable green growth in
the fourth industrial revolution has been largely not addressed by…
sustainable development globally. However, their contribution to sustainable green growth in
the fourth industrial revolution has been largely not addressed by…
Position: 431 (166 views)
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…
Position: 198 (288 views)
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…
Position: 45 (419 views)
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…
Position: 388 (216 views)
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
Position: 177 (297 views)
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…
Position: 158 (302 views)
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…
Position: 123 (316 views)
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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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…
Position: 325 (245 views)