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    • A Feminist View 

      Bonnerjea, Lucy (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 

      Maar, S. A. (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) 

      Hachongela (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 

      Nyamapfene, K. (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 

      O'Donnell, S. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ) ( formerly Geographical Society of Rhodesia.), 1977)

    • A Long-Term Study Of A Case Of Schistosoma Mansoni Subjected To Repeated Courses Of Treatment 

      Warburton, B.; Weber, M.G.; Blair, D.M. (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 

      Kreutzer, Natalie (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 

      Rule, M. L. (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 

      Hanks., John (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 

      Reeler, A.P. (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 

      Manjengwa, J.M. (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 

      Chireshe, Regis; Mapfumo, John (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. 

      Gambiza, James (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 

      Nyawaranda, Prof. Vitalis (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 

      Peterson Jr., J.H. (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 ...

    • A Resource Inventory of Indigenous and Traditional Foods in Zimbabwe 

      Gomez, Manel I. (University of Zimbabwe Publications, 1989)

    • A Review Of Anaesthetic Practices In Gwelo African Hospital During 1970 

      Knottenbelt, J.D (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1972-08)
      During 1970, due to shortage of Government Medical Officers in Gwelo, especially of those with any training in anaesthetics, maximum use was made of techniques not involving general anaesthesia. These techniques are, of ...

    • A Review Of Land Reallocation In Zimbabwe (1980-2000) 

      Chambati, Walter (Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension; University of Zimbabwe., 2001-04)
      Agriculture is the mainstay of the Zimbabwean economy and land is the key resource in agricultural production. During the colonial era in Zimbabwe, land was distributed along racial lines, approximately 4660 large scale ...

    • A Simple Computerised Tuberculosis Register With Data Collection In The Field (Suitable For A Developing Country) 

      Doy, R.W. (Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia.), 1973-06)
      An earlier communication described the organisation of the tuberculosis service in Matabeleland, and how the simple card index register enables us to keep track of patients and control their treatment. This paper discusses ...

    • A Simulation Model For Residential Location In Harare, Zimbabwe 

      Harvey, S.D.; Beaumont, J.R. (Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1983-09)
      The post-independent-period in Zimbabwe has been characterized by a number of alterations to the previous organization and structure of society. The spatial manifestation of these alterations is of particular interest to ...