University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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J. S. Moffat and the Matebele, 1857 - 1865
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Experiences of breast cancer treatment among women in Harare.
(2016)This study is an investigation of the traumatic experiences of Harare women diagnosed with breast cancer. Additionally, the study examines the treatment regimens prescribed for the women and the manner in which they improvise ... -
An examination of the impact of contextual variables on the implementation of participatory budgeting system in Zimbabwe's local authorities : The case of Harare City Council (1995-2013)
(2016)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the prevailing contextual variables on the implementability of participatory budgeting (PB) system in Zimbabwe‘s local authorities with special reference to Harare ... -
An assessment of the trade facilitation efforts within SADC: The case of Walvis Bay dry port
(2016)The study assesses the trade facilitation efforts in SADC and examines how the establishment of the Walvis Bay dry port will help in facilitating trade. Qualitative methodology was used in the study. Documentary search and ... -
The role of city twinning in fostering diplomacy: A case of city of Harare and city of Munich twinning arrangement (2000 -2015)
(2016)City twinning arrangements have been viewed by quite a number of scholars as a way to go in the 21st Century in fostering diplomacy of the states. as such the study sought to unearth the role that city twinning arrangements ... -
Challenges of multiple membership to sub-regional trading blocs: The case of Zimbabwe
(2016)There is an overlap of membership among Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Southern Africa to an extent unparalleled anywhere else in the world. This has a bearing on the costs and benefits particularly of deeper ... -
An analysis of the potential use of public-private partnerships in water infrastructural development in Zimbabwe: The case of Harare City Council
(2016)The study was carried out to analyse the potential use of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in water infrastructural development in Zimbabwe using Harare City Council as a case study. PPPs play a pivotal role in water ... -
The factor structure and psychometric properties of the study skills questionnaire and the moderating role of self efficacy in academic performance
(2016-06)The purpose of this study was to establish the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Study Skills questionnaire (SSQ) and the moderating role of self efficacy in academic performance. The study utilised a ... -
The plight of orphans and other vulnerable children in the area of welfare and protection: A case of Kavero village, Mhondoro, Zimbabwe
(2016)The thesis analyzes challenges orphans and other vulnerable children face in accessing welfare and protection. The main focus of the thesis is on the challenges these children face, the mechanisms in place for assisting ... -
State witnesses and their experiences at the criminal courts of Harare, Zimbabwe
(2016)This study explores the experiences of state witnesses at the criminal courts of Harare, Zimbabwe. The study is premised on a qualitative research methodology which traces the subjective experiences of state witnesses. A ... -
The utility of fiscal decentralisation in local governance: The case of Chitungwiza Municipality
(2016)There is a shared sentiment among scholars and public policy makers that fiscal decentralisation is the most suitable panacea for the problems associated with centralised provision of public services. Fiscal decentralisation ... -
The relationship between FDI and ODA: The case of Zimbabwe (1980-2012)
(2016)Zimbabwe, like most developing countries is a recipient of foreign aid but the impact of this official development assistance (ODA) on foreign direct investment (FDI) has not been investigated. The study investigates the ... -
Exploring mechanisms to restore fertility of degraded lixisols for enhanced crop productivity under Smallholder Farmer Management Systems
(2016)Croplands in smallholder farming areas of Southern Africa are in a degraded state, with most cereal and legume crops yielding less than 1 t ha-1 of grain. Restoring productivity of these degraded croplands is therefore key ... -
The importance of the Bali World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in the economic development of African countries: A case study of Zimbabwe
(2016)World Trade Organisation Ministerial conferences provide a platform for member states to discuss issues that affect international trade. Since the inception of WTO up to date nine ministerial conferences have been ... -
An analysis of the role played by information communication technologies (ICTs) in the Arab uprisings: The case of Egypt and Tunisia 2010-2014
(2016)This research focuses on the role the Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) played in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Emphasis is placed on the case studies of Tunisia and Egypt as they are seen as the ... -
Zimbabwe`s import structure and its impact on economic growth (1980-2012)
(2016)The study analyses the import structure of Zimbabwe since 1980 and examines its impact on economic growth using Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). During this period, the Government of Zimbabwe changed its economic ... -
A critical analysis of the United States of America’s military policy to Africa: The case of Nigeria (2000-2015)
(2016)This study analyses the controversy and decidedly mixed views surrounding the US military policy to Africa. The US military policy to Africa has developed immensely over the years. Africa gained in strategic importance to ... -
The impact of bank and stock market developments on economic growth in Zimbabwe: 1988 to 2012
(2016)The study examined the long run and short run relationship between bank and stock market developments and economic growth in Zimbabwe using annual data over the period 1988- 2012inclusive. Simple indices for bank development ...
