University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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An assessment of the impact of de-dollarisation on business performance in a hyper inflationary environment in Zimbabwe: A case study of the retail sector in Harare
(Not published, 2020)The primary objective of the study was to assess the impact of de-dollarisation on business performance in Zimbabwe. The research focused on the retail sector in Harare as a case study. The study used the quantitative ... -
A conceptual framework for senior management motivation in the banking sector in Zimbabwe
(2023-06)This research was conducted to establish the factors that motivate senior management to exceptionally perform their duties in the banking sector of Zimbabwe. Financial and non- financial motivation factors potentiate ... -
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on performance of SMEs in Zimbabwe: Case of SMEs in Harare
(2023-06)This study was hinged upon analysing how Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are affected in Zimbabwe by COVID-19 and to provide recommendations for mitigating the impact. The research objectives were fourfold; ... -
A study into the role of leadership skills in the growth of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. The case of manufacturing sector.
(Not published, 2020)Despite vast literature on the challenges being faced by SMEs in Zimbabwe and abroad, little has been researched on the possible benefits leadership skills can offer in fighting these challenges. Literature suggests that ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness in the Zimbabwe medical sector. A case of Harare Central Hospital.
(Not published, 2020-09)The study examined the relationship between emotional intelligence dimensions; self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management; and leadership effectiveness among leaders in the Zimbabwe ... -
The contribution of organizational culture towards improving the sustainable competitive advantages of firms in the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe: A case of Net One Cellular (Private) Limited
(Not published, 2020-09)The main objective of this study was to establish the contribution of organizational culture towards improving the sustainable competitive advantages of firms in the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe: A case of Net ... -
Enhancing finance transformation through governance, compliance and control mechanisms in Zimbabwe private sector companies
(Not published, 2020-08)The aim of this study was to determine ways of enhancing finance transformation through governance, compliance, and control mechanisms in Zimbabwean private sector companies. A quantitative survey was carried out in private ... -
Antimicrobial potential of herbal creams based on extracts from Combretum zeyheri
(2021-11)Microbial resistance has become a problem in the treatment of infectious diseases and the use of plant phytochemicals has been a valuable potential source of lead compounds that can be used for sustaining human health. ... -
Viral load comparison between SARS-CoV-2 symptomatic and asymptomatic patients during the course of COVID-19 infection
(2021-07)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a novel respiratory virus is the etiological factor of COVID-19 disease which started in the Wuhan Province, China in December of 2019. Symptoms include a dry ... -
Determination of lymphocyte and cytokine profiles associated with Coronavirus disease 2019 severity
(2021-07)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a recently identified virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease is a pandemic. Recurrent waves of infection continue to overwhelm ... -
Use of bacteriophages to control salmonella in crocodiles and optimisation of a light induced expression system for endolysin.
(2021-08)The aims of this study were to isolate bacteriophages from crocodile feeding pen wastewater and to evaluate their effectiveness against clinical Salmonella species, Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae. Also, the ... -
The corrupt procurement practices and their impact on service delivery in the ministry of health and child care: a case of Mashonaland central province, Zimbabwe
(2021-05)The corrupt procurements practises and their impact on service delivery in the Ministry of Health and Child Care in Mashonaland Central Province was established in this current study using the Exploratory Factor Analysis. ... -
Isolation and identification of polystyrene-degrading bacteria from the gut of Tenebrio molitor based on the nucleotide sequence of the 16S rRNA gene
(2021-10)The excessive use of polystyrene as a packaging material has resulted in a rise in environmental pollution. Polystyrene waste has continually increased water pollution, soil pollution and the closing of landfill sites since ... -
Genetic diversity of antimicrobial resistant intestinal E.coli strains isolated from chicken produced in Chanakira village.
(2021-10)Intestinal Pathogenetic E.coli is a class of E.coli strains capable of causing an infection and subsequently disease in the intestines. This class consists of six major strains with some having their own variants, namely: ... -
Promoter single nucleotide polymorphisms in pro-inflammatory cytokine genes in S. haematobium infected and the risk of prostate cancer development
(2021-10)This thesis reports the findings of a thorough study to establish the role of the genetic variations in the pro-inflammatory genes and the risk of developing prostate cancer (PCa) in male individuals residing in a ... -
An investigation into strategies for sustainable urban water service provision in Zimbabwe: The case of Harare City Council
(2020)This study was done to investigate City of Harare’s water strategies for sustainable urban water services. It targeted the adequacy of the tariffs, institutional set-up, recapitalization and conservation of wetlands as the ... -
The impact of a geographic information system on organisational performance: The case of Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC)
(2021-05)The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a Geographic Information System on organisational performance of ZETDC. It was guided by four objectives which sought to determine the impact of GIS on ZETDC’s asset ... -
Strategies which ZERA can adopt in crafting the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulatory framework for service quality and sustainable growth in the LPG industry in Zimbabwe
(2021-05)World over Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is fast becoming a dominant energy source over other traditional fuels such as charcoal, firewood, animal waste, among others. This is due to its favourable properties such as ... -
An insight into the strategies used by the Ministry of Health to remunerate and retain doctors and nurses in public hospitals under the current austerity measures in Zimbabwe.
(2020)Universal health coverage depends on having the necessary human resources to deliver health care services. It is among the reasons African countries currently experiencing a crisis in the area of Human Resources for ... -
The implications of corporate culture on organisational performance in Zimbabwe: A case of First Capital Bank.
(2020)The main objective of this study was to determine the implications of corporate culture on organisational performance at First Capital Bank in Zimbabwe. The study also aimed at determining corporate culture of First Capital ...
