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EFFECTIVENESS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ZIMBABWE
The study analysed the effectiveness of the governance within the Zimbabwean commercial
banking sector. The study was based on the rationale that the Zimbabwean commercial banking
sector had witnessed a negative trend in terms of return on…
banking sector. The study was based on the rationale that the Zimbabwean commercial banking
sector had witnessed a negative trend in terms of return on…
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EFFECTIVENESS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ZIMBABWE
The study analysed the effectiveness of the governance within the Zimbabwean commercial banking sector. The study was based on the rationale that the Zimbabwean commercial banking sector had witnessed a negative trend in terms of return on…
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THE PRECURSORS OF POST -MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS FAILURE IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC LISTED COMPANIES
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LEARNING STATISTICS AT A DISTANCE: ANALYZING THE CAUSES OF FAILURE IN
STATISTICS COURSES IN THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Adult learners face limitations, constraints, consequences and challenges as they study
statistics at a distance. These aspects need to be revealed and debated and, this study
attempts to contribute to that debate. The research analyzes causes of…
statistics at a distance. These aspects need to be revealed and debated and, this study
attempts to contribute to that debate. The research analyzes causes of…
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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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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 a…
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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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STRATEGIES OF DEVELOPING CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS
FOR ENHANCING TEACHING, LEARNING AND PEACE IN
ZIMBABWEAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE MIDLANDS
PROVINCE: A CASE STUDY OF GWERU AND SHURUGWI
DISTRICTS.
The main objective of the study was to establish the extent to which the development of
Conflict Resolution Skills was being fostered in the Gweru and Shurugwi District Primary
Schools. The study was triggered by the observed conflict among…
Conflict Resolution Skills was being fostered in the Gweru and Shurugwi District Primary
Schools. The study was triggered by the observed conflict among…
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A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES’ STAFF RETENTION
STRATEGIES
This study sought to find out staff retention strategies in selected Zimbabwe’s two public and
two private universities. Three Human Resources personnel who were selected using stakeholder
sampling and four Retained and seven Returnee lecturers who…
two private universities. Three Human Resources personnel who were selected using stakeholder
sampling and four Retained and seven Returnee lecturers who…
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RESPONSE OF CLEOME GYNANDRA TO ANIMAL MANURE
Low inherent soil fertility and high cost of synthetic fertilizers are some o f the factors hindering
productivity of indigenous leafy vegetables. Response of Cleome gynandra to cattle, goat and chicken m anure was
thus evaluated at Horticulture…
productivity of indigenous leafy vegetables. Response of Cleome gynandra to cattle, goat and chicken m anure was
thus evaluated at Horticulture…
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SELECTED SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES: ACCESS TO AND USE OF POTABLE WATER BY
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NYAKATONDO AND FOYA VILLAGES (MOUNT
DARWIN DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE)
The purpose of the study was to analyse access to potable water by people with disabilities in
Nyakatondo and Foya villages in Mount Darwin district. This district is located in Mashonaland
Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study was influenced by…
Nyakatondo and Foya villages in Mount Darwin district. This district is located in Mashonaland
Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study was influenced by…
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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…
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ZIMBABWE’S FAST TRACK LAND REFORM PROGRAMME (FTLRP): A TRANSFORMATIVE SOCIAL POLICY APPROACH TO MUPFURUDZI RESETTLEMENT (SHAMVA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE)
The paper analyses Zimbabwe’s Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) as a social policy instrument. Mupfurudzi Farm in Shamva district was used as a case study. Five tasks of the Transformative Social Policy Framework (TSPF) were analysed in a…
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SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE FAST TRACK LAND REFORM
PROGRAMME (FTLRP): THE CASE OF MUPFURUDZI FARM (SHAMVA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE)
The impacts and outcomes of the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) are varied, complex
and often misunderstood due to lack of empirical studies. The researcher sought to understand the state of
social services and social services needs in the…
and often misunderstood due to lack of empirical studies. The researcher sought to understand the state of
social services and social services needs in the…
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REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN THE
CITY OF BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE
The purpose of this thesis was to make an analysis of the challenges facing the real
estate and properties management industry in the city of Beira, Mozambique. This
research features both Policy Formulation and Management areas of study. In light…
estate and properties management industry in the city of Beira, Mozambique. This
research features both Policy Formulation and Management areas of study. In light…
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CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION STUDIES
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IMPACT OF ONLINE TAX SYSTEM ON TAX COMPLIANCE OF SMALL TO
MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
Globally, tax authorities are relying on e-government-driven solutions like online tax systems to
communicate with taxpayers in settings for tax collection, administration, and compliance. The
study investigated the impact of online tax system on…
communicate with taxpayers in settings for tax collection, administration, and compliance. The
study investigated the impact of online tax system on…
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FACTORS INFLUENCING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ SAVING BEHAVIOUR IN ZIMBABWE-
A CASE STUDY OF BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION FACULTY OF COMMERCE STUDENTS
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ESTIMATING A LOGISTIC REGRESSION MODEL ON THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIALINTELLIGENCE ON DERIVATIVE MARKETS
The study explored the role of Artificial intelligence on the stability, efficiency, depth, and access
of derivative markets during the period 2009 to 2021. The study used mixed method research.
Cross sectional data of 60 countries from North…
of derivative markets during the period 2009 to 2021. The study used mixed method research.
Cross sectional data of 60 countries from North…
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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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AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DERIVATIVES USAGE AND KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS IN BOTSWANA
The study evaluated derivative usage of 21 firms listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in relation to
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
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ACHIEVING SOCIO –ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
FOR WOMEN THROUGH ODL IN ZIMBABWE .A CASE
OF GWANDA DISTRICT
Globally there is concern for women empowerment and access to education. In developing countries such as Zimbabwe, of the 17%
who are illiterate, 2/3 of them are women who are marginalized, hence most have little or no access to education especially…
who are illiterate, 2/3 of them are women who are marginalized, hence most have little or no access to education especially…
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SERVICE DELIVERY IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL): QUALITY OF SERVICE OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTRES
This descriptive survey was conducted to establish the quality of service offered by the ZOU staff at the regional centres. A total of 325 respondents drawn from the ten regional centres of the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), responded to…
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DETERMINANTS OF BOARD DIVERSITY FOR FIRMS LISTED ON THE ZIMBABWE STOCK EXCHANGE
Board diversity is a topical discourse in firm governance and
management. Diversity came up as a way of eliminating
discrimination in employment and making sure there is equality,
inclusion and affirmative action in the way firms do business.…
management. Diversity came up as a way of eliminating
discrimination in employment and making sure there is equality,
inclusion and affirmative action in the way firms do business.…
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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…
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