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Mafikeng To Mmabatho: Village To Capital City
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1986-12)This article examines the growth and development of Mafikeng from the precolonial village settlement (from which the name is obtained) to the present day. During this period, the town and the inhabitants have faced a number ... -
Intra-Provincial Inequalities In The Provision Of Health Care In The Midlands Province Of Zimbabwe
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe., 2003-03)Teaching large classes at any given level is indeed a challenge but one that is certainly not beyond the skillful, creative, and imaginative practitioner. This paper sets to suggest ways in which teaching and learning an ... -
Advanced Level Students' Perceptions Of The Causes And Effects Of HIV/AIDS:A Case Study Of Masvingo Urban High Schools, Zimbabwe
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-03)The present study sought to establish A-level students’ perceptions of the causes and effects of HIV/AIDS. The rational for the study was to establish the extent to which A level students understand issues related to ... -
Another Look At Neurosis: A Review Article
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1971-09)Neurosis is a disturbance of the mind in which the patient retains contact with reality (Sims, 1968), that is to say, he can still appreciate that his fears or worries are unfounded although, nevertheless, disturbing. Once ... -
Socio-Economic Development And The Role Of The State In Zimbabwe: Controversies, Dilemmas And Openings
(Institute of Development Studies (Zimbabwe) (ZIDS), 1990-03)Planned management of the economy was the catch-word at independence. It was felt that socioeconomic development should be consciously organized, planned, directed and controlled by means of National Plans. From the above ... -
The Role Of The Road Motor Services In The Rural Road Transport Sector In Zimbabwe
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1991-12)Zimbabwe and its fellow members of SADCC have still to resolve many problems within the transport sector of their economies, and plans to meet these deficiencies have been prepared at national, regional and local levels. ... -
Incorporating Co-Operative Principles, Methods And Procedures Into The Structural Organisation Of Public Enterprises In Zimbabwe For State Subsidisation Of Socl4list Accumulation
(Institute of Development Studies (Zimbabwe) (ZIDS), 1986)Before independence, emphasis in the sphere of cooperative development was on input supply and marketing cooperatives and every attempt was made to discourage and proscribe any nascent collective cooperative largely on ... -
Making Research Ethics Review Work In Zimbabwe —- The Case For Investment In Local Capacity
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 2004-11)Much has been written in recent years about the need to improve research ethics review in developing countries. Because of the involvement of researchers and sponsors from North America and Europe, including pharmaceutical ... -
The Mandibular Angles Of Dry Adult Human Mandibles From North Eastern Arid Zone Of Nigeria
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 2002-01)Objectives: To study and document the mandibular angle of Nigerians from the north eastern arid zone, and investigate its role as an anthropological parameter for racial and or population groups differential diagnosis, its ... -
Serum IgG Subclasses Levels In Paediatric Patients With Pneumonia
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 2001-06)Bacterial pneumonia is the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality in Zimbabwe.1 The children most at risk are those infected with HIV 2-4 We reported, in a recent study 2 that the great majority of children admitted ... -
Metabolic Syndrome Disorders In Urban Black Zimbabweans With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 2004-03)Objective: The main aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome disorders and their interrelations in black Zimbabwean type 2 diabetic patients. Study Design: Prospective cross sectional ... -
A Critical Incident Reporting System In Anaesthesia
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe, 2001-09)The critical incident system is now well established as a concept and activity of a quality programme in anaesthesia. Most publications are from well resourced countries with little contribution from developing countries. ... -
Environmental Impact Assessment Report For The Maran6e Chiadzwa Diamond Project
(INSTITUTE OF MINING RESEARCH (IMR) : (UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE ), 2007-07)The Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) was mandated by Government to conduct exploration and subsequent exploitation of the diamond resource in Marange District. In compliance with the Environmental Management ... -
An Economic Evaluation Of Soil Conservation Measures In Zvimba And Chirau Communal Lands
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe, 1991-08)Soil erosion is an increasingly important problem in Zimbabwe. Whitlow (1988) states that 4.7% of the country or 1.8 mio hectares of land are actually eroded, the bulk (1.5 mio hectares) located in the Communal Lands. ... -
Problems Of Conducting Educational Research In Zambia
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 1993-07)This study was an attempt to identify factors hindering the carrying out of educational research in Zambia. Further, it sought to provide solutions to the identified problems. Seven of the 18 respondents returned completed ... -
Performance Ratings Of Supervisors In Nigerian Universities: The Subordinates's View
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 1998-07)This paper presents the results of a study designed to investigate the ratings of supervisors and subordinates on the role performance of heads of departments in Nigerian universities. The results indicate that the ... -
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 ... -
The Political Organisation Of Chinese Agriculture
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ) ( formerly Geographical Association of Rhodesia.) (GAR)), 1977-12)When the Community Party came to power in 1949 there were two main groups in the Chinese agricultural system. The landlords and rich peasants, who formed about 10 per cent of the population owned or controlled about 70 per ... -
Medical Aspects Of Witchcraft Practice Among The Shona People Of Rhodesia
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (formerly University College of Rhodesia), 1971-11)The implications of witchcraft beliefs on medical practice are widespread among the Shona-speaking people — indeed, as they are tin any other part of Central Africa. Once a people accept a belief in the reality of witchcraft, ... -
The Evaluation Of Teacher Professional Competencies In Former Non-White Namibian Schools
(Human Resourse Research Centre, (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe, 1993-07)The relationship between teacher competence and learner progress has been a subject of lively debate for several decades, particularly in the first world countries. This subject has also attracted widespread attention in ...