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Democratic Discourse? Realising Alternatives in Zimbabwean Political Discourse

Love, Alison (University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2000)

This article discusses political discourse in Zimbabwe from a perspective of discourse analysis. It examines the two speeches presented (in English) at a seminar on Structural Adjustment and Political Democracy and ...

Democratisation of Business: Zimbabwe’s Newest Business Entity

Gumbo, Artwell (Faculty of Law, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1997)

This article looks at the provisions of the Private Business Corporations Act [Chapter 24:111 of Zimbabwe (Hereinafter referred to as the PBCA). One of the criticisms of the companies legislation as it exists is that it ...

Democratisation of Governance in Tertiary Institutions: A Critical Analysis of Perceived Involvement of the Student Union in the Administration of Institutions of Higher Learning in Nigeria

Arikewuyo, M. Olakekan (Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe., 1998-03)

The study investigated the perception of academic and non-academic staff, heads of tertiary institutions, students, student union executives, and parents about the participation of student unions in the administration of ...

Demographic Concepts For Rural And Urban Planners

Olthof, W. (2014-10-08)

This teaching paper provides an introduction to demographic terms and concepts. It treats selected aspects of fertility and mortality, migration, population structure, as well as population distribution. As such it forms ...

Deposit-attracting strategies in the financial sector in a multi-currency setting: The case of commercial banks in Zimbabwe

Machona, Vinicent; Kaseke, Nyasha (University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Commerce, 2013-09)

Banks in Zimbabwe are facing challenges in attracting deposits from customers due to several reasons. The banking sector has implemented a wide range of strategies in a bid to attract deposits. These strategies can be ...

Dermatitis gangrenosa infantum : A report of a case

Gelfand, M. (University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1957-05)

Dermatitis Gangrenosa Infantum: a Report of a Case

Gelfand, Michael (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1957-05)

From time to time in African infants one meets a condition generally known to dermatologists as dermatitis gangrenosa infantum, in which a characteristic destruction of a large area of skin occurs. It may start with a small ...

Design and consruction of microcontroller-based multi-parameter monitoring system.

Kamunda, Caspah (2012-09-07)

Many farmers and agricultural research groups need environmental data to augment their agricultural measurements. Such data is needed to understand the physical environment that includes the climate in general, and the ...

Design And Function Of The School Uniform: Its Production Within The School Curriculum.

Nkiwane, Londiwe (Human Resource Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1992-07)

This study is concerned with the improvement of school uniforms in Zimbabwe by taking into account the wishes of pupils and by involving them in their production. A case study focusing on urban schools and district council ...

Design and implementation of degree programmes in teacher education

Matete, Madiba; Moyana, Rosemary; Mushi, Honaratha (University of Deusto, 2018)

Design Education And The Teaching Of Woodwork At Secondary School Level In Zimbabwe

Nherera, Charles M. (Human Resource Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe., 1990-11)

This study investigated the prevalence of problem solving and design approaches in the teaching of Woodwork at Secondary School level. A case study of one secondary school was conducted in 1988, involving over 200 pupils ...

Design of a bench saw cutting machine for wood with automatic braking system

Mushiri, Tawanda; Masarakufa, Fortunate; Mbohwa, Charles (2016-09)

This research paper explores the design of an automatic safety brake mechanism on a manual circular table saw machine which stops the blade from rotating when human flesh is detected in the blade proximity. Fatal injuries ...

Design of a crushing system that improves the crushing efficiency of gold ore at a local mine: Case of Zimbabwe

Mushiri, T; Mbohwa, C (2015)

Mining involves a number of processes which are useful in gold extraction. The processes involved are gravity concentrations, flotation, etc. are available for the extraction of gold metal from its ores. The common processes ...

Design of a manually operated paper recycling machine

Chikuku, Tauyanashe; Mushiri, Tawanda; Mombeyarara, Panashe (2017)

Paper is used daily with learning institutions such as universities and schools being the main consumers. Due to its single usage it ends up being disposed hence most of the paper waste remains idle and unutilized although ...

Design of a mechanical cleaning device PIG (pipeline intervention gadget) connecting two transfer lines in Zimbabwe

Mushiri, Tawanda; Ndlovu, Stephen; Mbohwa, Charles (2016-09)

In the Oil and Gas Industry, maintenance is done using a device or tool called a pig, chiefly to remove solids, dirt, and liquids from the pipelines. The aim of this work is to design and retrofit a pig which will clean 3 ...

Design of a paper slitting and rewinding machine for a developing country, Zimbabwe

Mushiri, Tawanda; Mbohwa, Charles; Mashana, Godfrey (2016-09)

This paper is on the design of a paper slitting and rewinding machine for a developing economy which targets small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The current problem is the high cost of such machines on the market hence ...

Design of a Quality of Service Framework for Micro Grid Communication Network based on IEC 61850 Standard

Mangwana, Mavis (University of Zimbabwe, 2017)

The micro-grid is a conceptual solution proposed as a better way to harness the potential of renewable energy generation and integration by offering a plug-andplay interface for various types of renewable generation ...

Design of a rice transplanter for Zimbabwean farmers

Mushiri, Tawanda; Gutsa, Brighton; Mbohwa, Charles (IEOM Society International, 2013-04-11)

Rice is a crop of growing importance in Zimbabwe but with a production of only 700 metric tonnes. This is because in wetlands it is largely grown by broadcasting of seeds and seedlings; and manual transplanting of seedlings. ...

Design of a sawdust pelleting machine

Mushiri, Tawanda; Mugodo, Peterson; Mbohwa, Charles (IEOM Society International, 2017-04-11)

This paper seeks to carry out the design of a pelleting machine with a capacity of 900kg per hour for the Company X. Apparently the boilers at the plant are using wood chips, a by-product from the milling operations as ...

Design of a small scale cereal packaging machine suitable for developing countries

Mushiri, T.; Mbohwa, C. (2015)

Many food shortages which are being encountered in developing countries are due to lack of effective packaging which results in food loss. Packaging machines manufactured in developed countries are highly automated which ...

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