University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An investigation into the impact of Super Roma’s Healing Ministry on the Roman Catholic Church in Zimbabwe: a case study of Gweru and Masvingo Dioceses
(2017-03)Religious movements of renewal, revival and healing have been a key characteristic feature of Christianity in Zimbabwe. From as early as the pre-independence era, both national and transnational healing communities have ... -
Characterizing hunter-gatherer rock art: An analysis of spatial variation of motifs in the prehistoric rock art of Zimbabwe
(2017-03)This study investigated spatial variations of motif representation in Zimbabwean rock art. The major aim of the study was to examine the significance of this variation in the understanding of the lifestyles of its painters. ... -
An assessment of surface water availability in the Pungwe Sub Catchment and development of an appropriate water allocation framework.
(2016-04)Pungwe River is a transboundary river which is shared between Zimbabwe (4.7% of land area) and Mozambique (97.3% of land area). The two governments are preparing a Bilateral Agreement on the management of water in the ... -
Assessment of the impact of landuse changes on the water quality of Incomati River, Southern Mozambique.
(2016-07)The growth of socio-economic activities such as irrigated agriculture and urbanization in the Lower Incomati River Basin in Mozambique is putting pressure on water quality in the catchment. The area between Xinavane and ... -
Impacts of land use and land cover changes on the water quality of surface water bodies: Muzvezve Sub-Catchment, Zimbabwe.
(2016-06)Many catchments in Southern Africa, including the Muzvezve Subcatchment in the central part of Zimbabwe have been negatively affected by the deterioration of water quality. This study aimed at assessing the impacts of land ... -
IDENTITY AND DEMOCRACY IN PRO-DEMOCRACY PROTEST THEATRE IN ZIMBABWE: 1999-2012
(2015-07)This study investigates a brand of theatre that is oppositional to oppression. This theatre, which this study calls protest theatre, predicates its practice upon democratic intentions and values. In Zimbabwe, some scholars ... -
Assessment of the impact of pit latrines on groundwater contamination in Hopley Settlement, Harare, Zimbabwe.
(2015-09)It is estimated that proximately 1.77 billion people around the world use some form of pit latrines as their primary means of sanitation. Most countries in sub-Saharan Africa failed to meet the Millennium Development Goals ... -
An assessment of groundwater potential and vulnerability in The Upper Manyame Sub-Catchment of Zimbabwe.
(2016-12)Groundwater plays a pivotal role in meeting potable water needs. However, significant stresses generated from anthropogenic activities have affected its safe use. In-order to enable appropriate risk communication and ... -
Evaluation of the status of water quality of the Great Usuthu River, Swaziland.
(2016-07)Surface water quality is deteriorating due to pollution caused by a number of factors that include anthropogenic activities, poor water quality management and climate change. The evaluation of River Water Quality (RWQ) ... -
Social valuation of wetlands: A case study of Intunjambili Wetland in Matobo District, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe
(2015-09)Wetlands have been described as “the kidneys of the landscape, and as “biological supermarkets”. However, more than half of the world`s wetlands have been lost and/or degraded. This has caused alteration of vegetation, ... -
A remote sensing based approach to determine evapotranspiration in the Mbire District of Zimbabwe.
(2016-06)Water availability and consumption assessments are important for integrated water resources management. Such assessments are usually hindered by the lack of hydro-meteorological data to close the water balance. Remote ... -
An investigation into the role of recognition in improving staff morale and reducing staff turnover : the case of ZIMASCO Private Limited (October 2006 - April 2012)
(2017-08)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the role of recognition in improving staff morale and reducing staff turnover using the case of Zimasco Private Limited. In order to achieve that, a structured questionnaire ... -
The role of microfinance institutions in poverty alleviation in developing economies : the case of Zimbabwe
(2017-08)One critical aspect faced by developing economies the world over is that of poverty and economic security. The issue is so critical to such an extent that its eradication is mentioned as the first of the United Nations ... -
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH’S RESPONSE TO POST DEATH RITUALS IN MUSAMI, 1980 – 2008: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
(2017)The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe has addressed indigenous post-death rites to varying depth and scope.This study examined the extent to which the Catholic Church in Musami, Zimbabwe has succeeded in implementing inculturation. ... -
Modeling floods in the Middle Zambezi Basin using remote sensing and hydrological modeling techniques.
(2016-07)Mbire District, in the Middle Zambezi Basin, experiences floods annually. The study aimed at applyingremote sensing and hydrodynamic modeling tools to map, and understand flood processes in order to improve flood management ... -
Assessing the rate of sedimentation of the Lubovane reservoir and the implications on the lifespan of the Lusip Project in Sphofaneni, Swaziland
(2016-07)An average of 19% of the reservoir storage volumes has been lost to sedimentation in Africa. The Lubovane reservoir in Swaziland, having been commissioned in 2009, is not an exception to sedimentation as all reservoirs ... -
Assessment of groundwater vulnerability in Norton Town, Zimbabwe.
(2016-07)The current threats of climate change have prompted the dependency on groundwater as a sustainable supply of domestic water. As a result, maintaining groundwater quality has remained a critical intervention for many local ... -
An evaluation of the public procurement systems and how they impact on the competitive of state-owned entrprises in the post - deregulation era : the case of TEL-ONE (PVT) LTD 2009 - 2012
(2017-08)This study sought to evaluate the public procurement systems and how they impact on the competitiveness of commercialized state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with a specific focus on TelOne (Pvt) Ltd. The objectives of the study ... -
Effects of land use changes on water quality in Eerste River, South Africa
(2016-07)Landuse/land cover change is the key factor causing water quality changes worldwide. Stellenbosch town in the Western Cape, South Africa depends on Eerste River water for drinking and irrigation. The water quality of Eerste ... -
A critical analysis into the success of public private partnerships towards economic development of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013
(2017-03)Public Private Partnerships are a critical aspect for economic development in Zimbabwe. The research sought to assess the success of the public private partnerships in economic development of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013.The ...
