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Decentralisation Policy in Zimbabwe: Impact on Local Government Performance
(Institute of Development Studies (Zimbabwe) (ZIDS), 1993-11)Decentralisation is the most common concept used in Zimbabwe to describe the relations between the centre and the local communities. Whether this is the most appropriate mode to capture these intricate relations is not the ... -
Orbital Exenterations and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Conjunctiva at Sekuru Kaguvi Eye Unit, Zimbabwe
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2001-08)The association of squamous cell carcinomas of the conjunctiva and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is well documented in the literature.1'3 Early detection and treatment of patients with SCCA of the conjunctiva is of ... -
Secondary School Teachers' and Pupils' Views on the use of Mathematics Textbooks with Answers in Mazowe District
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2012-07)This study sought secondary school teachers'and pupils'views on the use of mathematics textbooks with answers. It was motivated by the observation that the majority of secondary school pupils in Mazowe district are not ... -
A Comparative Study of Comrade's courts under Socialist Legal Systems and Zimbabwe's Village Courts
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Endometriosis Presenting as an Obstructed Femoral Hernia: A Case Report
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2001-07)Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands outside the uterus and its histological diagnosis is dependant on finding endometrial glands, endometrial stroma and haemorrhage in a site outside the uterus. ... -
Re-Examining the Source of Morality in Citizenship Education : A Brief Response to Aristotle
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2009-03)The work has established that the teaching of moral virtue (as providing a rationale for authoritative appeals to morality) has been woefully lacking in African schools today and so there is need to revisit it if children ... -
Protecting The Public From Maladministration by the Public Service: The development of the Office of Ombudsman
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Traumatic Asphyxia During Stadium Stampede
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2004-07)On the 9 July 2000 there was a stampede at the National Sports Stadium in Harare after police threw CS tear-gas into the crowd on the terraces to quell disturbances during a soccer match. This resulted in 13 deaths, four ... -
The Political Economy of Legal Aid and Advice Services
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Music - The Concept Defined
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2003-11)This article is a synthesis of ideas from different sources. Ideas are drawn from part of my research on multicultural music education and from various readings on music as a concept. In the article I make a very simple ... -
State of Mind in the Zimbabwean Criminal Law
(Faculty of Law, University of Zimbabwe ( UZ.), 1985)One of the most fundamental principles of our common law in criminal matters is that a person can only be found criminally liable if his conduct was accompanied by some blameworthy mental state. For a very long time in our ... -
Technology Utilisation: A survey of Computer Literacy levels among Health Personnel at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital.
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2012-07)The study explored the levels of computer literacy among health personnel at Chinhoyi provincial hospital in Zimbabwe. This was necessitated by the observation that, computers are not being utilized. in nursing schools. A ... -
Termination of Pregnancy in Zimbabwe: a Medico Legal Problem
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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 ... -
Kantian Ethics in an African Perspective: Implications for Professionals in Zimbabwe
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2008-11)This paper intends to examine Kantian ethics and Afrocentric ethics in an attempt to show how the two perspectives can contribute towards the realization of ethical and responsible professionals in Zimbabwe. This paper is ... -
Children after the Long Socio-economic Crisis in Zimbabwe: Situation Analysis and Policy Issues
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 2012-08)Children in Zimbabwe suffered badly during the long socioeconomic crisis in Zimbabwe from about 1990 to 2008. During its peak, from 2002 to 2008, health, nutrition, education and other social indicators in Zimbabwe reached ... -
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 ... -
Trends in maternal mortality for the Greater Harare Maternity Unit: 1976 to 1997.
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2001-08)Objective: To determine the magnitude, trends and the main causes of maternal death for Harare Maternity Hospital (HMH) and thereby identify potential areas for interventions. Design: A descriptive retrospective analysis ... -
‘Catch Them Young' Cadet Schools as Modern Initiation Lodges: A Case Study of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) 1900-1968.
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe (UZ)., 2007-07)This article examines the cadet system paying special attention to its curriculum, aims and objectives in the context of the discourse of masculinity and martial orientation of young lads as it afforded the young boys with ... -
Socio-Economic Issues Related to Warburgia Salutaris: a Powerful Medicinal Plant in Zimbabwe.
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) (UZ), 1999)There is a good potential to domesticate high value non-timber forest products. With the demise of Warbugia salutaris the opportunities for planting have arisen. However, medicinal plants are closely connected with the ...