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CO-OPTING TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN STATE POLITICS; A CASE STUDY OF MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE
This study was a comparative analysis on the effects of co-opting traditional institutions in state politics
focusing on the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study employed
a mixed method approach…
focusing on the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study employed
a mixed method approach…
Position: 379 (255 views)
CLOSING GENDER ASSET GAP IN LAND ACCESS AND CONTROL IN A1 SCHEMES IN ZIMBABWE
The study reflected on the impact of the fast track land reform programme, 2000-2002 on the
distribution of land between men and women in A1 resettlement areas in Zimbabwe. Throughout the discourse
on the land reform programme, the virtues of land…
distribution of land between men and women in A1 resettlement areas in Zimbabwe. Throughout the discourse
on the land reform programme, the virtues of land…
Position: 279 (293 views)
CHARACTERIZATION OF URBAN PRODUCTION OF ROADRUNNER (INDIGENOUS) CHICKEN IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
In many developing countries, Roadrunner (Indigenous) chicken production in urban areas offers multifaceted opportuni-
ties. However,Plea this local enterprise also has some potential hazards and constraints. The research aimed to…
ties. However,Plea this local enterprise also has some potential hazards and constraints. The research aimed to…
Position: 32 (539 views)
CHANGING JOBS LIKE CHANGING CLOTHES: JOB HOPPING AMONG ZIMBABWEAN UNIVERSITY LECTURERS
Job hopping has become prevalent amongst Zimbabwean university lecturers. The study seeks
to identify a solution to job hopping amongst academics. The investigation was aimed at
understanding causes, impact and solutions to job hopping of lecturers…
to identify a solution to job hopping amongst academics. The investigation was aimed at
understanding causes, impact and solutions to job hopping of lecturers…
Position: 429 (201 views)
CHALLENGES TO THE CENTRALITY OF TEACHING PRACTICE IN THE STUDENT TEACHERS’
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND COMPETENT CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN THE MIDLANDS
PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE
The study endeavoured to investigate the nature of student teacher experiences and
challenges they faced when doing Teaching Practice (TP). Additionally, the study aimed to
propose ways by which problems in Teaching Practice could be overcome to…
challenges they faced when doing Teaching Practice (TP). Additionally, the study aimed to
propose ways by which problems in Teaching Practice could be overcome to…
Position: 321 (278 views)
CHALLENGES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT IN UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This study was on the challenges encountered in the management of sport in universities in
Zimbabwe and how these could be overcome. The purpose of the study was to create a
conducive environment for the development of university students sport.…
Zimbabwe and how these could be overcome. The purpose of the study was to create a
conducive environment for the development of university students sport.…
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CHALLENGES FACED BY ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ACCESSING AND USING ICT MATERIALS: A CASE STUDY OF THE MIDLANDS REGIONAL CAMPUS
In its 2017 Strategic Plan, Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) proposed that every Masters student should prepare and submit assignments online. Every student is also encouraged to access learning materials online and to use the MyVista platform.
It…
It…
Position: 41 (499 views)
CHALLENGES FACED BY LEARNERS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN MATHEMATICS: PROPOSAL FOR A ‘BLIND MATHEMATICS’ CURRICULUM
This study examines the typical challenges that learners with visual impairment encounter as they engage in the
various activities in mathematics learning in secondary schools. The study adopts a constructivist epistemology,
using a multiple-case…
various activities in mathematics learning in secondary schools. The study adopts a constructivist epistemology,
using a multiple-case…
Position: 407 (232 views)
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN BULAWAYO METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
Continuous Assessment (CA) has been introduced as part of the examination and assessment innovation in the
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Position: 424 (210 views)
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN BULAWAYO
METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
Continuous Assessment (CA) has been introduced as part of the examination and assessment innovation in the
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Position: 414 (225 views)
CAUSES OF MARITAL CONFLICTS IN CHRISTIAN
MARRIAGES IN DOMBOSHAVA AREA,
MASHONALAND EAST PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE
This study investigates causes of marital conflicts in mainline and modern day Christian churches found in
Domboshava area. The study used a qualitative approach, using focus group discussions with church
members and in-depth interviews with church…
Domboshava area. The study used a qualitative approach, using focus group discussions with church
members and in-depth interviews with church…
Position: 84 (399 views)
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT IN MUDZI DISTRICT’S PRIMARY SCHOOLS
This study, ―Causes and Effects of Financial Mismanagement in Mudzi District‘s Primary
Schools.‖ is a doctoral thesis conducted in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province
between 2018 and 2022. The study's goal was to look at the issues that…
Schools.‖ is a doctoral thesis conducted in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province
between 2018 and 2022. The study's goal was to look at the issues that…
Position: 15 (690 views)
BUILDING SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION FUTURES FOR THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN SUB-CONTINENT
Position: 394 (242 views)
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE: THE
SIGNIFICANCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN DISASTER
RESPONSE
The study aimed to assess the significance of Information and Communication Technology in
enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations
in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160…
enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations
in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160…
Position: 435 (185 views)
BOARD SIZE VERSUS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: A THEMATIC APPROACH
This paper seeks to examine the effects of board size upon firm’s financial performance. Board characteristics include
outside directors, board size, gender diversity and board diligence. This paper concentrated upon the board size’s effect
upon…
outside directors, board size, gender diversity and board diligence. This paper concentrated upon the board size’s effect
upon…
Position: 235 (311 views)
BOARD DIVERSITY, FIRM CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE OF COMPANIES LISTED ON THE ZIMBABWE STOCK EXCHANGE (ZSE) (2009-2015)
Many practitioners (Wilton, 2011; Abad et al., 2017; Arenas-Torres et al., 2021; Ali et al., 2022) now acknowledge that the diversity of a Board of Directors is a strength in corporate boards and the adoption of diversity in corporate boards is…
Position: 26 (562 views)
BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCESSES AND THEIR IMPACT ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC ENTITIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of appointment systems for public entity boards in Zimbabwe in enhancing meritocracy, given the contribution of the parastatals
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
Position: 418 (218 views)
ATTAINING ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS IN ZIMBABWE’S STATE UNIVERSITIES: PERCEPTIONS OF THE OPERATIONAL STAFF
The researcher sought to establish the perceptions of operational staff on their understanding
of organisational success. The perception of organisational success is usually a reflection of
where the owner of the perception stands in the…
of organisational success. The perception of organisational success is usually a reflection of
where the owner of the perception stands in the…
Position: 213 (319 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: 235 (311 views)
ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF CONSERVATION
AGRICULTURE ON MAIZE YIELD IN
NYAKATSAPA, MUTASA DISTRICT, MANICALAND
PROVINCE: IMPLICATIONS ON EXTENSION
ADVICE TO FARMERS IN PROMOTING THE
AGRICULTURE
he study assessed the effects of conservation agriculture on maize yield in
Nyakatsapa, Mutasa district. 20 ca farmers, 20 farmers doing conventional farming
system and area AEW were used as research subjects in 2011/2012 farming…
Nyakatsapa, Mutasa district. 20 ca farmers, 20 farmers doing conventional farming
system and area AEW were used as research subjects in 2011/2012 farming…
Position: 374 (256 views)
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF ADEQUATE AND
INADEQUATE INORGANIC FERTILIZER RATES ON
THE YIELD LEVELS OF PAPRIKA IN MUTASA
RESETTLEMENT AREA, MANICALAND
PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE
Position: 152 (341 views)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACADEMIC DECISION-MAKING AND STUDENTS’ RECORDKEEPING: A CASE OF AN ODEL UNIVERSITY
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education is reshaping traditional processes of academic decision-making and students’ recordkeeping. This study explores the use of AI in academic decision–making and students’…
Position: 485 (4 views)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TRAINING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE ZIMBABWEAN MINING INDUSTRY
Artificial intelligenceis Each and every aspect of our society has been changed by artificial intel-
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
Position: 68 (427 views)
APPROACHES TO ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
Man, the different situations in which he finds himself, the diversity of aims, objectives and functions
that he purpose and that are laid down for him and the many types of frames of reference in which he finds
himself, are all together so complex…
that he purpose and that are laid down for him and the many types of frames of reference in which he finds
himself, are all together so complex…
Position: 305 (285 views)
ANALYSIS OF THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT POLICIES IN ZIMBABWE
Public transport is an essential component of urban life in Zimbabwe, yet it is beset by operational inefficiencies, regulatory fragmentation and safety concerns. This paper examines the effectiveness of public transport management policies by…
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