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ENTREPRENEURSHIP CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES IN
ZIMBABWEAN UNIVERSITIES
The thesis evaluated entrepreneurship curriculum implementation in Zimbabwean
universities. The thesis was prompted by shortfalls in capacitating students to create
entrepreneurial opportunities. The thesis was informed by the philosophy of…
universities. The thesis was prompted by shortfalls in capacitating students to create
entrepreneurial opportunities. The thesis was informed by the philosophy of…
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DEBT AMNESTY FOR ZIMBABWE’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT: ISSUES, EFFECTS AND
IMPLICATIONS
This article that made use of the utilitarian framework of analysis, focused on Ignatius Chombo,
a former Zimbabwean Minister of Local Government, who issued an order granting debt
amnesty to residents of the 92 local government councils in the…
a former Zimbabwean Minister of Local Government, who issued an order granting debt
amnesty to residents of the 92 local government councils in the…
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UNPACKING THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM:
INSIGHTS FROM SMES AND START-UPS IN BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE
This study evaluated the impact of social media (SM) technologies on the growth of business start-ups (BSs) and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Specifically,it examined how the following social media platforms—X (formerly…
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THE DETERMINANTS OF POOR SERVICE DELIVERY IN ZIMBABWE’S LOCAL
GOVERNMENT SYSTEM
This article, grounded in decentralisation theory, examined the determinants of poor service delivery in Zimbabwe’s local government system, against a backdrop of chronic underperformance and growing public discontent. Using a survey-based…
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DATA-DRIVEN URBAN GOVERNANCE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN
ZIMBABWEAN CITIES
The study investigated the opportunities and challenges associated with data-driven urban governance in Zimbabwean cities, focusing on Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare. It employed a qualitative, descriptive research design, drawing on document analysis…
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REVENUE CONSTRAINTS ON THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT GOALS: COVID-19 PANDEMIC
IN AFRICA
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected domestic revenue mobilization
capacity of governments in Africa which significantly affected Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) implementation trajectory. This chapter focused on
examining the impact…
capacity of governments in Africa which significantly affected Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) implementation trajectory. This chapter focused on
examining the impact…
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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…
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COLLABORATIVE WATER GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL EQUITY: A SUB-SAHARAN
PERSPECTIVE
Access to water and sanitation services is a global crisis, however, it is more prominent in poor and disadvantaged communities, especially in developing countries. This paper adopts a qualitative discourse analysis approach to examine collaborative…
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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE
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MILK PRODUCTION AND VIABILITY OF THE VARIOUS SMALLHOLDER DAIRYING MODELS USED IN ZIMBABWE
An evaluation of milk yield, dairy products and viability of the smallholder dairy production models used in Zimbabwe
was carried out. We used secondary data on 1167 smallholder dairy farmers. These were categorised into commercial
dairying (119),…
was carried out. We used secondary data on 1167 smallholder dairy farmers. These were categorised into commercial
dairying (119),…
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WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: ITS PROSPECTS AND LIMITATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF HARARE METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
This study investigated the prospects and limitations of women's economic empowerment in
Harare, Zimbabwe, focusing on the experiences within the Harare Metropolitan Province.
Employing a case study design, this research utilised qualitative data…
Harare, Zimbabwe, focusing on the experiences within the Harare Metropolitan Province.
Employing a case study design, this research utilised qualitative data…
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THE RIGHT TO REASONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION IN
ZIMBABWE
The so-called ‘third wave’ of democratisation in Africa has witnessed a
transition from a culture of impunity in the exercise of public power to more
emphasis on a culture based on legality and the protection of fundamental rights
of citizens.…
transition from a culture of impunity in the exercise of public power to more
emphasis on a culture based on legality and the protection of fundamental rights
of citizens.…
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THE COST OF CORRUPTION IN A RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED COUNTRY: THE CASE OF
ZIMBABWE
Despite repeated reform efforts, corruption remains deeply entrenched across key institutions. Zimbabwe is now ranked 160 out of 180 in terms of the perceived levels of public sector corruption. Whilst the cost of corruption has remained un-assessed…
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF WOMEN’S LAND RIGHTS IN ASIA, LATIN AMERICA AND SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
The study sought to make a systematic and critical comparative analysis of the distribution of land
between men and women in the three regions of Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa in order
to establish if there was any discrimination…
between men and women in the three regions of Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa in order
to establish if there was any discrimination…
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THE ECONOMICS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETING BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MUREHWA AND MUTOKO DISTRICTS IN ZIMBABWE
The study assessed the nature of marketing chain of fruits and vegetables in Murehwa and Mutoko
Districts in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection
techniques were used. Qualitative data were…
Districts in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection
techniques were used. Qualitative data were…
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WHY DO FEMALE STREET VENDORS EARN LESS THAN MALE STREET
VENDORS IN HARARE?
The study explored the factors that influenced income disparities betweenmaleand female street
vendors in Harare, the capital city ofZimbabwe.Qualitative data collection techniques used in the study
included in-depth personal interviews, focus…
vendors in Harare, the capital city ofZimbabwe.Qualitative data collection techniques used in the study
included in-depth personal interviews, focus…
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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING IN
ZIMBABWE
The primary aim of the study was to uncover demographic and socio-economic details and reasons
for opting for open and distance learning. Although the focus was on women learners, the study adopted a
gender approach in assessing access to…
for opting for open and distance learning. Although the focus was on women learners, the study adopted a
gender approach in assessing access to…
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A PROPOSED ECONOMIC HOUSEHOLD MODEL ON LAND ACQUISITION AND UTILISATION BETWEEN MALES
AND FEMALES IN A1 RESETTLEMENT SCHEMES IN ZIMBABWE, 2000-2002
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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…
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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…
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STRATEGIES FOR DAILY SURVIVAL: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AMONG STREET VENDORS OF HARARE METROPOLITAN
The study investigated the role of social capital among street vendors of Harare Metropolitan. The
investigation relied extensively on qualitative research because we wanted to get an in-depth understanding of
the uses of social networks as daily…
investigation relied extensively on qualitative research because we wanted to get an in-depth understanding of
the uses of social networks as daily…
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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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HARNESSING THE ROLE OF SUCCESSION PLANNING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF RETAIL
SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE
ZIMBABWE
MASAMBA TERRENCE
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), within the Zimbabwean retail sector, play a pivotal role in the nation's economic growth. This study investigated the antecedents for adopting succession planning by retail SMEs in Mashonaland West Province. The…
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