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SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM
ENTERPRISES AND THEIR POTENCY
IN EMPLOYMENT CREATION IN
GREATER MAPUTO
Small and Medium Enterprises are globally credited for creating employment especially for
the youth, and to an extent, contributing to the gross domestic product of nations.
Unemployment is a scourge in Mozambique and small and medium enterprises…
the youth, and to an extent, contributing to the gross domestic product of nations.
Unemployment is a scourge in Mozambique and small and medium enterprises…
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SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTARY MEDICAL MALE CIRCUMCISION (VMMC) FOR HIV PREVENTION AMONG MEN AND WOMEN IN ZIMBABWE
Background: Medical male circumcision was introduced in Zimbabwe in 2009 as an additional HIV
prevention method. This study sought to investigate support for the roll-out of voluntary medical male
circumcision (VMMC) and men’s willingness to get…
prevention method. This study sought to investigate support for the roll-out of voluntary medical male
circumcision (VMMC) and men’s willingness to get…
Position: 260 (265 views)
SUPERVISION
To all those social scientists whose main focus of study is organisational theory and practice,
the concept of supervision is seem to mean overseeing the work of subordinates by their superiors and involves
various activities, namely,…
the concept of supervision is seem to mean overseeing the work of subordinates by their superiors and involves
various activities, namely,…
Position: 268 (263 views)
SUNFLOWER BASED RATIONS FOR SMALL-MEDIUM MILK PRODUCING DAIRY COWS
Two dairy concentrates (ram press sunflower and sunflower heads) were formulated locally and
their effects on the performance of crossbred dairy cows were compared with that of a commercial dairy
concentrate. There were no significant differences…
their effects on the performance of crossbred dairy cows were compared with that of a commercial dairy
concentrate. There were no significant differences…
Position: 298 (254 views)
SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION AS A VITAL COMPONENT OF
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Administrative law is the law relating to the administration of the State. Administration is the systematically detailed and
practical implementation of the policies of the central government aimed at the smooth running of the entire State
practical implementation of the policies of the central government aimed at the smooth running of the entire State
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STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TO OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OERS)
This paper was on students’ attitudes towards Open Educational Resources (OERs) on selected
universities and colleges. The methodology used was a desktop review. The findings on OER textbooks were
their high quality, having more information than…
universities and colleges. The methodology used was a desktop review. The findings on OER textbooks were
their high quality, having more information than…
Position: 172 (297 views)
STUDENT’S SELF-SUSTAINABILITY IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING
This study sought to establish the sources of student self-sustainability in Open and Distance
Learning. Literature review indicated that employees with higher academic qualifications were
highly remunerated and had higher prospects for promotion…
Learning. Literature review indicated that employees with higher academic qualifications were
highly remunerated and had higher prospects for promotion…
Position: 213 (281 views)
STUDENT RETENTION AS A FUNCTION OF THE QUALITY OF LEARNER SUPPORT IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Student retention is critically linked to the quality of service in open and distance learning (odl).
Peterson (1997) points out that students will form favourable perceptions regarding the quality of
their experience and decide to persist. Student…
Peterson (1997) points out that students will form favourable perceptions regarding the quality of
their experience and decide to persist. Student…
Position: 282 (257 views)
STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY: MASVINGO REGIONAL CAMPUS
This study investigated students’ perceptions on service delivery at the Zimbabwe Open
University Masvingo Regional Campus. The study employed the qualitative descriptive
survey design. It generated qualitative data using a questionnaire with open…
University Masvingo Regional Campus. The study employed the qualitative descriptive
survey design. It generated qualitative data using a questionnaire with open…
Position: 200 (286 views)
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)…
Position: 276 (259 views)
STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING OF UBIQUITOUS LEARNING AT ZIMBABWEAN SCHOOLS
The study tested the application of structural
equation modelling (SEM) to ubiquitous learning of selected
Zimbabwean schools. The purpose of this study was to explore
the effect of diffusion factors toward ubiquitous learning in
Zimbabwe. The…
equation modelling (SEM) to ubiquitous learning of selected
Zimbabwean schools. The purpose of this study was to explore
the effect of diffusion factors toward ubiquitous learning in
Zimbabwe. The…
Position: 146 (305 views)
STRATEGY FOR A SUSTAINED QUALITY DELIVERY MODE OF ODL PROGRAMMES FOR
MASSIVE ENROLLMENTS AND E-LEARNING: THE CASE FOR ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The market dynamics in distance education has precipitated phenomenal growth opportunities in enrollments and
e-learning. The purpose of the paper was to develop a strategy for sustained quality delivery mode of distance
education progammes that…
e-learning. The purpose of the paper was to develop a strategy for sustained quality delivery mode of distance
education progammes that…
Position: 94 (341 views)
STRATEGY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Position: 104 (331 views)
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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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…
Position: 150 (303 views)
STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Livestock is a dominant agricultural activity in Sub Saharan
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Position: 158 (301 views)
STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA
Livestock is a dominant agricultural activity in Sub Saharan
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Africa, which is generally considered a key asset for most rural
population and contribute to the livelihoods and nutrition of purely
subsistence households. This discussion is a…
Position: 303 (253 views)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE AFFECTS FRUIT QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF
BER (ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA LAMK.) IN ZIMBABWE
Fruit utilization is affected by quality attributes and shelf life. The quality of Jujube or Ber (Ziziphus
mauritiana Lamk.) fruits after harvest depends on storage conditions used. In this study, different
storage temperatures and durations were…
mauritiana Lamk.) fruits after harvest depends on storage conditions used. In this study, different
storage temperatures and durations were…
Position: 339 (240 views)
SPEECHREADING EXPERIENCES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE D/DEAF: A CASE OF HARARE URBAN, ZIMBABWE
The study explored the speechreading experiences of five people who are deaf and five, hard of hearing born to hearing parents. Speechreading is often used synonymously with the term lipreading though both have similarities and differences.…
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SOYA BEAN & MAIZE VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
The purpose of the presentation is to highlight and recommend promising agricultural chains that
can be developed to give meaningful economic benefits to small holder farmers. This will be
anchored on sustainable partnership with the private…
can be developed to give meaningful economic benefits to small holder farmers. This will be
anchored on sustainable partnership with the private…
Position: 228 (277 views)
SOURCES AND CAUSES OF CONFLICT THAT EXIST BETWEEN LOCALS AND
REGULATORY BOARDS ON BIO-DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT:
A CASE FOR BINDURA RURAL/URBAN DWELLERS AND THE FORESTRY
COMMISSION
The study sought to establish sources and causes of conflict that exist between locals and regulatory boards on
bio-diversity management in Bindura rural/urban dwellers and the Forestry Commission. According to
Zimbabwean laws, community is the…
bio-diversity management in Bindura rural/urban dwellers and the Forestry Commission. According to
Zimbabwean laws, community is the…
Position: 351 (234 views)
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF COMMERCIALIZATION
OF SMALLHOLDER RABBIT PRODUCTION IN MT DARWIN
DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
A study was conducted to analyze the socio-economic factors influencing commercialization of rabbit production in
communal areas of Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe. A study sample of 85 smallholder rabbit farmers was randomly
selected across the…
communal areas of Mt Darwin district of Zimbabwe. A study sample of 85 smallholder rabbit farmers was randomly
selected across the…
Position: 318 (247 views)
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…
Position: 179 (296 views)
SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF MALE CIRCUMCISION AS
PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST HIV/AIDS IN ZIMBABWE
The World Health Organisation recommended the scale-up of voluntary medical male circumcision
(VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention method in 2007 and several countries with high HIV prevalence rates
including Zimbabwe have since adopted the…
(VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention method in 2007 and several countries with high HIV prevalence rates
including Zimbabwe have since adopted the…
Position: 222 (278 views)
SOCIAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT MATRIX IN ZIMBABWE
WHERE IS THE MISSING LINK?
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