University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Customers' perceptions of electronic banking delivery channels in Zimbabwe: A case of CBZ Bank (2013)
(2017-11)The increased competition for customer’s deposits as a result of the financial sector liberalization and the advent of technology based systems has led banks to adopt electronic banking. Literature argues that the introduction ... -
An analysis of enterprise risk management and its benefits to banks: A case of Ecobank Zimbabwe
(2017-11)The study sought to analyse Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and its benefits to financial institutions. The study built its foundations on risk management gradually building the case of the existence of ERM today. The ... -
An evaluation of the procurement strategies of Zimbabwe 's food manufacturing industry: The case of Cairns Foods Ltd (2000-2010)
(2017-11)Cairns Foods (CF) Limited is a food and beverage manufacturer beset by raw material shortages, cash flow and foreign currency problems which pose as legitimate accomplices behind the company’s diminished capacity utilisation. ... -
An evaluation of buying influences of information, communication and technology products in Zimbabwe: The case of First Pack (PVT) LTD (2009 - 2012)
(2017-11)The general conclusion of literature is that buying influences of customers is influenced by social, cultural, psychological and personal factors for the consumer market and by environmental, organisational, interpersonal ... -
An investigation into strategies for transforming mining organisations into lean profitable enterprises: A case of Murowa Diamonds Mine (year 2008-2010)
(2017-11)The study sought to investigate the strategies that can be used to transform organisations into lean profitable enterprises. Its objectives were to assess the understanding of lean principles, propose strategies for removal ... -
Impact of leadership styles on organizational performance within Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (2009 - 2012), with special emphasis on the full tranformational leadership model
(2017-11)This study is on the impact of leadership on organizational performance. It focuses on the impact of leadership style on the variables that impact on organizational performance; which are leader effectiveness, follower ... -
Are Zimbabwean banks employing adequate risk management strategies? The case of ZB Bank
(2017-12)A sound financial system is the pillar for the development of an economy. The lack of prudent risk management strategies has led to the collapse of banking institutions both locally and internationally. This study investigated ... -
Technical analysis and subsequent optimization of a Solar Rural Mini Grid: Case of Mashaba PV Mini Grid-Gwanda
(2017)Electric power is a key driver of economic growth and prosperity. But access to electricity remains a distant dream for majority of the population living in the remote and arid areas of developing countries. With the growing ... -
Design of a sawdust pelleting machine
(IEOM Society International, 2017-04-11)This paper seeks to carry out the design of a pelleting machine with a capacity of 900kg per hour for the Company X. Apparently the boilers at the plant are using wood chips, a by-product from the milling operations as ... -
Protected but exposed: A critique of the right to privacy and reporting of domestic violence cases in the media
(2017-02)In Zimbabwe, when complainants of domestic violence apply for a protection order from the civil court the cases are reported in the media. Media reports identifies the victims by name. This study seeks to analyse the ... -
Choledochal cyst associated with HIV (Human Immunodeficincy Virus) disease
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Choledochal cysts are believed to be congenital dilatations of the intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile ducts, or both, of unkown aetiology-.1 They were first described by Vital and Ezler in 1723.2 However, the aetiology of ... -
Analysis of the impact of dollarisation on Zimbabwe’s international trade flows
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The impact of dollarisation on the gold mining sector of Zimbabwe
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Development and management of infrastructure and human settlements in the era of dollarisation in Zimbabwe: Why accountability to citizens and policy consistency matter
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Where did the African leaders go wrong? An analysis of selected texts by peter Abrahams and Ayi Kwei Armah.
(2018-01)The aim of this dissertation is to examine where the African leaders have gone wrong considering that they have been blamed for the lack of development in Africa. It looks at their failure as a betrayal of the aims and ... -
Psychological contracts and organisational change: Zimbabwe’s journey through hell from hyperinflation to dollarisation
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Some insights into the phenotypic and genetic diversity of indigenous pigs in Southern Africa
(South African Journal of Animal Science, 2012-01)Indigenous pigs in southern Africa are mainly owned by economically vulnerable groups in marginal areas where they are used as a source food, income and security. A study was carried out to achieve three objectives: to ... -
Genetic prediction models and heritability estimates for functional longevity in dairy cattle
(South African Journal of Animal Science, 2015-05-09)Longevity is a major component of the breeding objective for dairy cattle in many countries because of its high economic value. The trait has been recommended for inclusion in the breeding objective for dairy cattle in ... -
Solar mini grids in Africa
(2017-05-22)The technological advancement in telecommunications, engineering and agriculture has made electricity access a key factor for the development of any region in the world. The African continent has remained largely undeveloped ... -
A simple method of characterising Solar Thermal Water Heating Systems (SWHS) and the prediction of thermal and economic performance of the SWHS
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-09)This research is based on manipulating the Hottel-Whillier-Bliss equation to determine the performance characteristics FRԎα, FRUL and Us of the system by substituting mass flow m̊ in the collector based equation ; m̊cpΔTs ...
