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RELEVANCE AND FEASIBILITY OF MINI LIVESTOCK FARMING IN ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
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Mini livestock is a sustainable form of animal production that
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
has significant potential for alleviating malnutrition and food
insecurity in Southern Africa. It should be considered as a normal
component of livestock and rural development which…
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INFLUENCE OF STAGE OF LACTATION ON QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MILK PRODUCTION PARAMETERS IN GOATS
Goat lactation is synonymous to an agricultural production
function with three distinct production regions namely, early, mid
and late lactation. It is characterised by an increase in milk yield in
early lactation to a possible peak in the mid…
function with three distinct production regions namely, early, mid
and late lactation. It is characterised by an increase in milk yield in
early lactation to a possible peak in the mid…
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SIGNIFICANCE OF PARITY, YEAR-SEASON AND PROLIFICACY IN INFLUENCING GOAT MILK
PRODUCTION TRAITS
Milk production traits in goats are affected by different non
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
genetic factors and the knowledge of these factors is essential for
efficient management and for accurate estimation of breeding
values. Adjusting for the known non genetic factors is…
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NARROWING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC GENDER GAP THROUGH EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN MICRO LIVESTOCK FARMING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Micro livestock appears to be the most sustainable means of
producing high quality animal protein for the expanding populations
of the lesser developing countries. Diversification in animal
agriculture through inclusion of non-conventional…
producing high quality animal protein for the expanding populations
of the lesser developing countries. Diversification in animal
agriculture through inclusion of non-conventional…
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EFFECT OF MILKING FREQUENCY AND LACTATION LENGTH ON YIELD AND MILK COMPOSITION IN GOATS
The level of individual milk output per dam is a crucial element
in the economic survival of any dairy enterprise. A profitable goat
dairy enterprise should aim at maximazation of milk output per
dam or optimizing the overall milk output from the…
in the economic survival of any dairy enterprise. A profitable goat
dairy enterprise should aim at maximazation of milk output per
dam or optimizing the overall milk output from the…
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GENDER AND SMALLHOLDER LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION, IMPROVEMENT
AND CONSERVATION IN AFRICA
Policy makers, developmental agents and researchers are now aware of the need to incorporate gender issues in smallholder livestock production planning and development in order to improve livestock productivity in Africa. This discussion attempt to…
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THE EFFECT OF HERBICIDES ON RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF
ATRAZINE UNDER CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE
An experiment was set up to evaluate the residual effect of atrazine in cowpea production under conservation
agriculture. The trial was superimposed on a previous herbicide trial of a maize crop in 2012/2013 season. The
experiment was laid out in a…
agriculture. The trial was superimposed on a previous herbicide trial of a maize crop in 2012/2013 season. The
experiment was laid out in a…
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QUALITY ASSURANCE IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HIV AND AIDS
IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE
This study investigated how quality assurance ensures quality teaching and learning of
HIV and AIDS in schools in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the continuous
increase in the spread of the HIV and AIDS pandemic which, in most cases, is…
HIV and AIDS in schools in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the continuous
increase in the spread of the HIV and AIDS pandemic which, in most cases, is…
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HE LOW LIBRARY USAGE BY UNIVERSITY
STUDENTS: A CASE ON ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
MIDLANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY, GWERU, ZIMBABWE
The Zimbabwe Open University Midlands regional library acts as a back bone for the Zimbabwe
Open University Midlands Region, as it has in place resources and services meant to cater for
the diverse library needs of its stakeholders, at the same…
Open University Midlands Region, as it has in place resources and services meant to cater for
the diverse library needs of its stakeholders, at the same…
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PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
A CASE OF GWERU PUBLIC LIBRARIES ON THE ZIMBABWE
AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC
TRANSFORMATION (ZIMASSET)
Access to information is an indispensable pillar underpinning
national development goals and sustainable development within communities.
Public libraries in Zimbabwe are expected to have mechanisms to support and
implement national strategies and…
national development goals and sustainable development within communities.
Public libraries in Zimbabwe are expected to have mechanisms to support and
implement national strategies and…
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PATRON BEHAVIOURAL CHALLENGES: A FOCUS ON VIOLENCE IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES WITHIN GWERU, ZIMBABWE
In Zimbabwe, the constitution indicates the freedom of expression, at the same time noting the
need for individuals to respective individual rights, including non-violent behaviours towards
others in the process of one’s expression. In addition,…
need for individuals to respective individual rights, including non-violent behaviours towards
others in the process of one’s expression. In addition,…
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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…
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THE USAGE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
MIDLANDS LIBRARY, GWERU, ZIMBABWE
he advent of electronic resources in academic
circles towards the end of the 20th
I. INTRODUCTION
century presaged a fresh
landmark for research and scholarship as the innovation
offered academics and scholars in universities with…
circles towards the end of the 20th
I. INTRODUCTION
century presaged a fresh
landmark for research and scholarship as the innovation
offered academics and scholars in universities with…
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THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTRE IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
WITHIN SELECTED SCHOOLS IN MIDLANDS AND MASHONALAND CENTRAL,
ZIMBABWE
The role played by school libraries in ensuring academic excellence has been vividly overlooked
in most literature, and within Zimbabwe in particular. Therefore, this article looked at the
contribution of the school library media centre towards the…
in most literature, and within Zimbabwe in particular. Therefore, this article looked at the
contribution of the school library media centre towards the…
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ACCESS AND INCLUSION OF INMATES TO EDUCATION THROUGH OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING MODE
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A TRAINING FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING TAXPAYER EDUCATION AND
COMPLIANCE IN ZIMBABWE: BRIDGING THE GAP FOR SUSTAINABLE TAX REVENUE
This paper proposed a novel training framework for enhancing taxpayer education and
compliance in Zimbabwe, with a focus on bridging the gap for sustainable tax revenue. The
study addressed the pressing challenge of low tax compliance within the…
compliance in Zimbabwe, with a focus on bridging the gap for sustainable tax revenue. The
study addressed the pressing challenge of low tax compliance within the…
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SOCIAL MARKETING IN PROMOTING PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR IN NOT-FOR-
PROFIT ORGANISATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF CONVENTIONAL CHURCHES IN ZIMBABWE
Environmental awareness has become an interesting area of study for organisations since they
all strive to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals. Social marketing is
one of the key strategies that is being harnessed by…
all strive to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals. Social marketing is
one of the key strategies that is being harnessed by…
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THE IMPACT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS IN ZIMBABWE
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PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION: A
STUDY OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF CONFLICT
TRANSFORMATION IN ZIMBABWE
Beginning from the early 2000s, communities in Zimbabwe witnessed the worst forms of
politically motivated violence by state agents as well as civilian on civilian clashes at grassroots
levels. Efforts to resolve contemporary Zimbabwean politically…
politically motivated violence by state agents as well as civilian on civilian clashes at grassroots
levels. Efforts to resolve contemporary Zimbabwean politically…
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FRESH WATER SOURCES POLLUTION: A HUMAN RELATED THREAT TO
FRESH WATER SECURITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
This paper is mainly an overview of the challenge of human induced water sources pollution in South Africa.
The major line of argument in this paper is that the rapidly growing population, urbanisation, agricultural,
industrial and mining activity…
The major line of argument in this paper is that the rapidly growing population, urbanisation, agricultural,
industrial and mining activity…
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ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE
MOBILISATION
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ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE
MOBILISATION
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ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE
MOBILISATION
Position: 403 (104 views)
ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE
MOBILISATION
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