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A critique of by-law development and implementation in Chivi District, Zimbabwe
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 2001)The proper alignment of authority and responsibility within and between various levels of social organization is a fundamental governance problem. This study used a review approach to critically interrogate the political ... -
A Curriculum for the Millennium in Zimbabwe: Lessons from the Past and Possibilities for the Future
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE) University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1997-03)According to Bruner (1960:1) ‘Each generation gives newform to the aspirations that shape education in its time. What may beemerging as a mark of our own generation is a widespread renewal of concern for the quality and ... -
A Discourse Of Text Materials In Primary Mathematics For Second Language Learners In Developing Countries: A Case Study For Zimbabwe
(Department of Teacher Education, University of Zimbabwe, 1996-10)In this article being a literature review, defines an agenda for research which will identify problems within existing mathematics text, material used by teachers and pupils in primary school in developing materials and ... -
A Discriminant Analysis Of Factors Affecting Productivity And Profitability Of Smallholder Households
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe, 2000-03)In neoclassical economics institutions are considered to be givens or mere constants in agricultural production and development. There is now a new field of economics that argues that institutions are not givens in ... -
A Farm Level Evaluation Of The Impact Of IPM On Pesticide Use: A Comparative Analysis Of IPM And Non-IPM Trained Farmers In Zimbabwe’s Smallholder Sector
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension ( AEE) ; University of Zimbabwe, 2003-04)Smallholder farmers constitute the majority of farmers in Zimbabwe. Their production systems are predominately subsistence based, in which maize accounts for over 65% of the cultivated area. Horticultural production has ... -
A Feminist View
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications., 1983)This paper describes the feminist challenge to the social sciences and discusses some of the issues emerging from this confrontation. It then reviews some of the social science literature on Zimbabwean women. An attempt ... -
A Follow-Up Survey Of Out-Patients In A Medical Clinic For Africans At Harare Hospital In Rhodesia
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1973-07)It was an early impression when commencing work in a medical unit at 'Harare Hospital that a large proportion of patients failed to return to the out-patient clinic on discharge from hospital despite the chronic or serious ... -
A Gender Analysis of Participation in Planning for Village Regrouping on Lake Kariba Shoreline (Zambia)
(2014-10-03)Until recently, Lake Kariba fishery like other fisheries in Zambia had been centrally managed by the government through the Department of Fisheries (DoF). Due to some problems of centralized fishery management, such as the ... -
A Geographical Overview Of The Soils Of Zimbabwe And Their Agricultural Potential
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1992-03)Zimbabwe is endowed with a wide range of soils. The soils vary considerably in their age and degree of development, physical, chemical and mineralogical composition and, therefore, also in their land use potential. To a ... -
A Geographical Sketch of Taiwan
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A Long-Term Study Of A Case Of Schistosoma Mansoni Subjected To Repeated Courses Of Treatment
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1973-09)The studies of the effects of treatment on individual patients suffering from bilharziasis has been a feature of the work of this Laboratory for some years (Blair et al. 1969b). From this work has emerged some interesting ... -
A Philosophy For Music Education In Zimbabwe
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 1994-03)This article is an articulation of the rationale employed in designing the regulations for the Bachelor of Education in Teacher Education, Practical Subjects: Music Option. The degree is on offer for the first time at the ... -
A Policy for Export Promotion
(Rhodesian Economic Society (RES). University of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe.), 1972-06)It is clear from the published information that the Rhodesian economy has, over recent years, experienced a period of unparalleled growth. Though it may well prove impossible to maintain the high level of expansion achieved ... -
A Population Policy for Zimbabwe Rhodesia
(Rhodesian Economic Society. University of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe.), 1979-06)Few national leaders have systematically attempted to determine how many people their countries can carry at a specified level of food and energy consumption. We all know that we live in a world of finite energy supplies ... -
A preliminary investigation into psychological disorders in Mozambican refugees: prevalence and clinical features
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1994-11)Psychological disorders are common in refugee samples, with several studies showing high rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The present study examined the prevalence and factors associated with psychological disorders ... -
A Preliminary Survey of Environmental Awareness in Some Secondary School Pupils in Zimbabwe
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 1997)For sustainable development to be effective there must be appropriate environmental education strategies which provide people with the necessary knowledge and attitudes and skills. This paper is based on exploratory research ... -
A Preliminary Survey Of Marital Adjustment Among Zimbabwe Open University Students
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-11)This study sought to establish the level of marital adjustment among 198 students (135 male and 63 female) of the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) at the Manicaland and the Masvingo regional campuses. These students were ... -
A Primer on Savanna Ecology.
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 2001)Savanna is one of the world's major biomes (Figure 1). It occupies 54% of southern Africa, 60% of sub-Saharan Africa and 20% of the global land surface (Scholes and Walker, 1993). Furthermore, a large proportion of the ... -
A Proposed Model For Teacher Education In Zimbabwe
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 1999-11)This paper discusses how teacher education programmes in Zimbabwe might be designed to produce a cadre of teacher with the capacity to adapt to the varied and ever-changing teaching contexts of the twenty- first century. ... -
A proto-campfire initiative in Mahenye Ward, Chipinge District: development of a wildlife utilization programme in response to community needs
(Centre for Applied Social Sciences (CASS) ; University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1992-07)Mahenye ward lies in the lowveld at the southeastern edge of Zimbabwe/ adjacent to Gonarezhou National Park which forms the wildlife resource base of the area. Beginning in 1982, Mahenye ward's wildlife utilization project ...