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An analysis of the influence of selected knowledge management success factors on the performance of retail organisations in Zimbabwe.
(2019-10)This research adopted a quantitative methodology to study the influence of selected success factor of Knowledge Management initiative on the performance of retail organisations in Zimbabwe. The study considered the research ... -
An analysis of the impact of external actors in an internal armed conflict: The case study of Syria (2013-2015).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-04)This study aims to analyse the impact of external intervention in the ongoing Syrian conflict. The hypothesis of the research is that external intervention aggravates internal conflicts. Journals, reports, newspapers, book ... -
Lives at risk: A study of tsetse fly effects in Hurungwe district, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-01)Tsetse is prevalent in Africa and continues to emerge, causing socio-economic problems associated with human and animal diseases. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it is estimated that 37 countries are host to the fly. While the ... -
Determinants of contraceptive use among adolescents in rural communities of Zimbabwe: The case of Murombedzi District, Mashonaland West Province.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)Adolescents face a number of challenges where ASRH issues are concerned. One of these issues is the contraceptive use among adolescents is low. Adolescents in rural areas are prone to a host of factors that hinder their ... -
Transnational organised crime: Effectiveness of state’s response to human trafficking: The case of Zimbabwe (2004-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-03)The central objective of the study sort to analyse the effectiveness of the Government of Zimbabwe’s (GoZ) response in combating transnational organized crime in regard to TiPs through legislative, policy, institutional ... -
The effectiveness of the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) in fostering economic growth in least developing countries: The case of Zambia from 2005 to 2015.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-06)The study evaluates the effectiveness of the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) on fostering economic growth in Least Developed Countries particularly on Zambia from 2005 to 2015. The study accounts for the economic ... -
Implementation challenges of e- government initiatives in Zimbabwe: A case study of the parliament of Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-03)The concept and practice of e-government remains a fairly new phenomenon in the Sub Sahara Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe. It has proceeded at a rather glacial pace regardless of its introduction many decades ago as one ... -
Urban informal manufacturing through the lens of planning law in Zimbabwe: Case of Harare.
(2019-11)This study was motivated by the clarion call by the Zimbabwean government to compile a national informal sector database to ease tax collection. The thesis was designed as a multiple-embedded situational study of Gazaland, ... -
Understanding women’s experiences in the context of climate change in Mawanga Ward, Goromonzi District: A feminist sociological study.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-12)The study was conducted with the purpose of gaining an understanding of women’s experiences in the context of climate change. The study focused on women in Mawanga ward in Goromonzi district of Zimbabwe. In particular the ... -
An analysis of trade facilitation implementation challenges in Southern African Development Community (SADC) 2000 to 2014.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-03)The study analyses the factors that challenge the implementation of trade facilitation measures in Southern African Development Community (SADC) 2000 to 2014. The concept of trade facilitation is based on theories which ... -
Civil society and the African Union: A critical analysis of the policy contributions of civil society and its interactions with the African Union commission (2002-2015).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-01)This thesis analyzes the policy contributions and interactions of civil society organizations with the African Union (AU). The aim of this study is to get an understanding of the framework, methods and mechanisms used ... -
The resurgence of Russia as a superpower and its implications for security in east Europe: Case of Ukraine (2014-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)This study discusses Russia’s resurgence or reawakening as a sovereign state with dominant status on the globe and its repercussions, effects or ramifications on security in Europe with particular focus on Ukraine. Thus, ... -
Factors leading to the low uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision in an urban setup: A case of Chitungwiza (Zengeza 2, 3 and 4).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in Zimbabwe is moving at a slow pace. Men are reluctant to get circumcised despite the fact that it reduces the chances of HIV infection. Due to high HIV prevalence rates in Zimbabwe, ... -
Rural livelihoods vulnerability and adaptation strategies in the face of climate change. A case of Mutoko Distict Chiwore ward 16A, Mashonaland East.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)Rural households have been grappling with various challenges due to developmental strategies which are skewed towards urban areas in most developing countries. Climate change has emerged as one of the major challenges with ... -
The impact of the International Monetary Fund on the development of South Africa.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2010)This paper looks at the relationship between the (International Monetary Fund) IMF and South Africa (SA) between the 1950‟s and 1980‟s. South Africa was still under apartheid rule with racial discrimination of the ... -
An application of the ‘issue attention cycle’ to the transport sector: The case of public transport accidents in Zimbabwe, 2000-2014.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-02)The study presents the findings of the research on: the application of the Issue Attention Cycle to the policy agenda setting in the transport sector. The case study was on the policy problem of public transport accidents ... -
An analysis of the effects of tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade: The case of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2012-04)The past years, has witnessed regional integration emerging as a common phenomenon amongst both developed and developing societies. The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has been a result of this quest for regional ... -
Significance of economic security in a changing global security context: The case of NATO initiatives, 2010- 2016.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)During the Cold War, security mainly revolved around high politics, issues of war, peace, nuclear arms, diplomacy and crisis management. Much emphasis was on the state as the all important referent object. Within this ... -
A critical assessment of the role of monitoring and evaluation systems in local authorities in Zimbabwe: The case of Norton Town Council (2012-2017).
(2019-10)This research is focused on the monitoring and evaluation systems used by local authorities in Zimbabwe . The Government of Zimbabwe has a policy document i n place that highlights the use of monitoring and evaluation tools ... -
The role played by international print media in shaping Anglo-Zimbabwe relations (1999–2005).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-10)This dissertation focuses on the role that international print media played in shaping Anglo- Zimbabwe relations between 1999 and 2005. International print media were accused of being imperialistic and giving a negative ...
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