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RETHINKING POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS) PROGRAMMES IN RURAL ZIMBABWE: EVIDENCE FROM GOKWE NORTH
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The paper is an empirical qualitative case study. In the paper, we provide a critical rethinking of poverty reduction through Non-Governmental Organisations programmes in Gokwe North District. Gokwe North district is a drought-prone and economically…
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LAND DISPUTES OVER LAND OWNERSHIP: A CASE OF SINOMINE PVT, (LTD) (BIKITA MINERALS), BIKITA DISTRICT, MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE
The primary aim of this study is to investigate land ownership disputes in Bikita District, Zimbabwe, specifically between local communities and Bikita Minerals (Sinomine Pvt Ltd). This research employed a qualitative methodology, utilising in-depth…
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CYCLONE IDAI AND THE GAPS IN ZIMBABWE’S DISASTER MANAGEMENT POLICY: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
The increasing frequency and intensity of climate-induced disasters have exposed significant weaknesses in disaster management systems globally, particularly in developing countries. This paper critically examined the gaps in Zimbabwe’s disaster…
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THE EFFECTS OF WAGE DEGRADATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND POVERTY IN ZIMBABWE
This study examined the impact of wage degradation on economic growth and poverty in Zimbabwe. Making use of extant qualitative research methods, the study analysed the trends and patterns of wage degradation in Zimbabwe and its effects on economic…
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THE EFFECTS OF WAGE DEGRADATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND POVERTY IN ZIMBABWE
This study examined the impact of wage degradation on economic growth and poverty in Zimbabwe. Making use of extant qualitative research methods, the study analysed the trends and patterns of wage degradation in Zimbabwe and its effects on economic…
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THE IMPACT OF AI ON PRIVACY AND SECURITY OF DATA IN UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE: A
LITERATURE REVIEW
In this empirical paper we discussed the impact of AI on data privacy and security in universities in Zimbabwe. The integration of how artificial intelligence (AI) in universities has transformed various aspects of educational systems offering…
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EQUITY ON INFORMATION ACCESS OF LIBRARY SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH SENSORY DISABILITIES AT SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
This study examines equity of information access for students with sensory disabilities relating to visual and hearing impairments at university libraries in Harare, Zimbabwe, identifying barriers and opportunities for inclusive library services. A…
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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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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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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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UNLOCKING A SUSTAINABLE GREEN GROWTH FRONTIER OF MANUFACTURING SMALL
TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN CHINHOYI
URBAN, ZIMBABWE
EN
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to economic growth and
sustainable development globally. However, their contribution to sustainable green growth in
the fourth industrial revolution has been largely not addressed by…
sustainable development globally. However, their contribution to sustainable green growth in
the fourth industrial revolution has been largely not addressed by…
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BOARD DIVERSITY AND PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN TRANSPORT SERVICE SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE
The main aim of the study was to assess the effect of board diversity and performance of state-
owned enterprises (SOEs) in transport service sector in Zimbabwe. The research adopted mixed
methods approach rooted in the pragmatism paradigm.…
owned enterprises (SOEs) in transport service sector in Zimbabwe. The research adopted mixed
methods approach rooted in the pragmatism paradigm.…
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INTEGRATING SEX-AND-GENDER IN ZIMBABWE’S FAMILY,
RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION SYLLABUS
This article reviews and assesses the Family, Religious and Moral Education (FAREME)
syllabus’ treatment of sex-and-gender (SnG) perspectives. Family, Religious and Moral
Education lacks sufficient SnG socialisation perspectives, and we propose to…
syllabus’ treatment of sex-and-gender (SnG) perspectives. Family, Religious and Moral
Education lacks sufficient SnG socialisation perspectives, and we propose to…
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ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE
MOBILISATION
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EVOLUTION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN ZIMBABWE'S
STATE UNIVERSITIES
Despite persuasive heuristics and pragmatic promotion for the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
to infuse dynamism into public sector infrastructure development, little is known about their progress in
Zimbabwe's state universities. This…
to infuse dynamism into public sector infrastructure development, little is known about their progress in
Zimbabwe's state universities. This…
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY WEIGHT AND LINEAR BODY MEASUREMENTS AT
VARIOUS STAGES OF PERMANENT TOOTH ERUPTION IN INDIGENOUS¬MATEBELE FEMALE GOATS OF Z IMBABWE
his study aimed to evaluate the influence of dental age on predicting body weight (BWT) using Linear
body measurements (LBM) in 168 indigenous Matebele goat females of Zimbabwe. LBM and BWT were recorded at
various stages of permanent incisor…
body measurements (LBM) in 168 indigenous Matebele goat females of Zimbabwe. LBM and BWT were recorded at
various stages of permanent incisor…
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AN EXPLORATION OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF DEAF PEOPLE IN ACCESSING,
PARTICIPATING AND COMPLETING HIGHER EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE
The study qualitatively employed the phenomenology design to explore the
experiences of the 32 participants selected through snowballing and purposive
sampling to establish the extent to which Zimbabwean Universities enabled deaf
people to access,…
experiences of the 32 participants selected through snowballing and purposive
sampling to establish the extent to which Zimbabwean Universities enabled deaf
people to access,…
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COMMUNITY BASED SMALL SCALE COMMERCIAL CATTLE BREEDING PROGRAMME IN
MANGWE DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
The objective of the study was to assess the impact of the
introduction of improved indigenous beef cattle bulls on
productivity, herd population dynamics and socioeconomic factors in
small scale commercial livestock production areas of Mangwe…
introduction of improved indigenous beef cattle bulls on
productivity, herd population dynamics and socioeconomic factors in
small scale commercial livestock production areas of Mangwe…
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DIGITISATION OF RECORDS AND ARCHIVES AT TWO SELECTED
STATE UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This study focused on the digitisation of records and archives at two selected state universities in
Zimbabwe, namely Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of Technology (HIT).
The specific objective was to evaluate the legal and…
Zimbabwe, namely Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of Technology (HIT).
The specific objective was to evaluate the legal and…
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ISSUES AND CONCERNS IN PRO POOR COMMUNITY BASED CATTLE BREEDING PROGRAM IN BULILIMAMANGWE DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
Cattle rearing plays a crucial role in the semi arid communal
areas of Zimbabwe, as a result any developmental strategy that is
aimed at improving household livelihood in these areas should target
cattle production. The objective of the study was…
areas of Zimbabwe, as a result any developmental strategy that is
aimed at improving household livelihood in these areas should target
cattle production. The objective of the study was…
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SHUTTING THEM OUT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN ZIMBABWEAN POLITICS - A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
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AN EVALUATION OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES
OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GWANDA URBAN AND PERI-URBAN
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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FACTORS AFFECTING COMPLETION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS BY STUDENTS: A STUDY OF THREE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY REGIONS
The study sought to find out undergraduate students and research supervisors’ views on
factors affecting the completion of research projects by Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
students. Student, supervisor and institutional related factors were the…
factors affecting the completion of research projects by Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
students. Student, supervisor and institutional related factors were the…
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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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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…
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