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Economic liberalisation versus the liberation process in Southern Africa: the IMF agreement with particular reference to Zambia and Tanzania
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Teaching Science through the Science Technology and Society (STS) lens in Zimbabwean High Schools: Opportunities and Constraints
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 2011-11)This paper is an extract from a bigger study that investigated use of Science Technology and Society (STS) approaches in teaching General Science in eight secondary schools in Harare, Zimbabwe. Data were collected from 28 ... -
Pupil Assessment Techniques in Zimbabwe's secondary schools (1984-1987)
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1989-07)Interview and questionnaire data from 334 teachers and 100 school and department heads in 48 Zimbabwean secondary schools were used to determine current assessment practices, attitudes toward assessment alternatives and ... -
A Survey of Leprosy amongst the Lovale Tribe in the Upper Zambesi Basin, Northern Rhodesia
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1957-10)Leprosy is a chronic disease due to the invasion of the skin, mucous membranes, peripheral nerves, the cells of the reticulo-endothelial system and, less commonly, certain other parts of the body (e.g., testis) with the ... -
Salaries and the teaching profession in Zimbabwe: importance, desire and reality
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1989-07)This article is based on a major research concerned with the recruitment and training of non-graduate secondary student teachers in 1985. Since that study, the author collected more information on the 'gjiobal perspectives’ ... -
Development in Rhodesian tribal areas
(Rhodesian Economic Society (RES). University of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1974-12) -
Medical experiences in Nyasaland
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1955-03) -
Evaluation of management strategies for forest reserves in Malawi: the case of Thuma Forest Reserve
(Department Of Agricultural Economics and Extension (DAEE) (University of Zimbabwe) (UZ), 2000-03)This paper demonstrates how functions and values of forest reserves can be used to determine appropriate management strategies of forest reserves. The paper also demonstrates how community perceptions and preferences can ... -
Analysis of export instability and export promotion policies in Zimbabwe, 1980-1987.
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Datura poisoning
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1955-03)It is important to remember that a considerable number of medicinal herbs are being prescribed in Rhodesia by witchdoctors. Consequently, although the witchdoctor is generally a fine botanist, from time to time mistakes ... -
Hydatidiform mole
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1994-12)This article critically reviews the current understanding of the origin of hydatidiform mole. The pathogenesis, clinical presentation and diagnosis is discussed. Suction curettage and close patient follow up reduces the ... -
Evaluation of barriers to the integration of ICT in teaching and learning of science and mathematics in Zimbabwe's secondary schools
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2011-11)This article examines the perceived barriers to information and communication technology (ICT) integration in science education. A questionnaire designed to elicit teachers ’feedback was administered among 56 experienced ... -
Career aspirations of University Of Zimbabwe geography undergraduate students and the supply of graduate geography teachers
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1991-03)Before independence, the majority of geography graduates from the University of Zimbabwe, particularly blacks, used to become teachers in secondary schools. Employment opportunities outside the teaching profession were ... -
The Impact of Water Shortages on Educational Delivery in Selected Schools in Harare East District
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2011-11)The goal of the study was to investigate the impact of water shortages on educational delivery in selected schools in Harare East District. The population included school heads, teachers and pupils all drawn from selected ... -
The Muscle Relaxants in Anaesthesia
(Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1956-05)It may be stated that the use of the muscle relaxants represents a tremendous advance in anaesthetic practice. Prior to their introduction, muscular relaxation, especially in abdominal surgery, was brought about by chloroform ... -
The Role of the Private Sector In Zimbabwe.
(Institute of Development Studies Zimbabwe (ZIDS. ), 1982-03)Today, the commercial sector (wholesaler trade, retail trade, finance, insurance, transport and communication, real estate, hotels and restaurants) is the third largest employer of labour after agriculture and manufacturing. ... -
Skilled Labour Markets In Zimbabwe: A Case Study Of Mechanical Engineering Personnel
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1991-03)This article presents and discusses the findings of tracer and questionnaire surveys of Zimbabweans who completed three types of mechanical engineering training programmes during the 1980s. These programmes span the ... -
The Save Study: Background and Methodology
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications., 1988)Considerable international debate has taken place on the relationship between economic development and its environmental implications (Sandbach, 1980). Historically, developed countries that have single- mindedly pursued ... -
SAPES Trust Research: Peace and Security in Post-Apartheid Southern Africa
(Institute of Development Studies Zimbabwe (ZIDS)., 1992)Currently, there are two schools of thought about the region in the post-apartheid era. The first one is an old thesis. It suggests that although SA would no longer pose a military threat as it did before De Klerk came to ... -
Organisation, Quality and Challenges in the B. Ed Technical Education Degree Industrial Attachment Course, University of Zimbabwe.
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2011-11)The study sought to find out how students on the Bachelor of Education (Technical) degree programme rated the oiganization and quality of the Industrial Attachment component of the programme. Challenges students faced ...