University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An investigation on the impact of access to sources of finance on the growth of small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe
(2020-03)This research focused on the impact of access to finance and growth of small and medium enterprises, a case study of SMEs in the manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe. The researcher reviewed literature on the sources of ... -
An assessment of the impact of ICT innovation on supply chain performance: A case of DHL
(2020-03)The study assessed the impact of ICT innovation of supply chain performance, using a case of DHL. The study was guided by the following 4 objectives: to determine the extent to which DHL customers are aware and using ICT ... -
Soil nutritional status and biogeography influence rhizosphere microbial communities associated with the invasive tree Acacia dealbata
(2017-07-26)Invasiveness and the impacts of introduced plants are known to be mediated by plant-microbe interactions. Yet, the microbial communities associated with invasive plants are generally poorly understood. Here we report ... -
Epidemiology and control of trematode infections in cattle in Zimbabwe: A review
(South African Veterinary Association, 2005-02)In this paper the main epidemiological aspects of the major domestic ruminant trematode infections in Zimbabwe are reviewed and discussed with regard to the available options for control. Seasonal occurrence of amphistomes, ... -
Amphistome infections in domestic and wild ruminants in East and Southern Africa: A review
(Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2018-10)In this article, the main amphistome species infecting domestic and wild ruminants in East and Southern Africa, their snail intermediate hosts and epidemiological features are reviewed and discussed. Twenty-six amphistome ... -
Comparison of GARP and Maxent in modelling the geographic distribution of Bacillus anthracis in Zimbabwe
(Zimbabwe Veterinary Journal, 2017-08)A number of presence-only models can be used in the prediction of the geographic distribution of diseases and/or their vectors. The predictive performance of these models differs depending on a number of factors but primarily ... -
A study of the effect of the adoption and use of information technology innovations on service quality in Small to Medium Hotels in Harare
(2020-01)Information Technology (IT) innovations are a lifeblood of every organisation, start-ups, small, medium and large organisations providing real-time information for quick informed decision making and delivering better ... -
Effects of internal managerial controls on the operational performance of an organization: A case of Ashanti gold mine
(2020-01)The study was focused on examining the internal managerial controls used by Ashanti Gold mine to improve operational performance. The motivation for the study was as a result of an increase in the number of accidents and ... -
Erratic electricity power supply and business performance in Zimbabwe (2014 - 2019): Case of RIOZIM Limited
(2020-01)The motive for this study was to establish the impact of erratic power supply on business performance, focusing on RioZim Limited mining company in Zimbabwe. The study used Pooled Ordinary Least Squares Regression Analysis ... -
Impact of service quality on medical insurance firms and its effect on member satisfaction and loyalty: The case of CIMAS
(2020-01)The main objective of this research was to determine the impact of service quality determinants on customer satisfaction and loyalty in the medical insurance industry in Zimbabwe using CIMAS as a case study. In today’s ... -
An analysis of the impact of intermediated money transfer tax (IMTT) on financial performance of manufacturing firms operating in Harare
(2020-01)The main purpose of the study was to examine the extent of the effects of IMTT tax on business financial performance as perceived by manufacturing firms in Harare, Zimbabwe. The study considered four measures of financial ... -
The extent of authentic leadership and business agility in influencing entrepreneurial success in Zimbabwe: A case of selected indigenous public transporters
(2020-01)The study aim was to investigate the extent of authentic leadership and business agility in influencing entrepreneurial success in the case of indigenous transport operators. The study was guided by positivism paradigm, ... -
Strategy implementation for survival and growth among Car rental businesses in Zimbabwe
(2020-01)The Zimbabwean economy has been declining, with inflation rising and a crippling credit crunch. These factors have made strategy formulation and implementation very important as firms strive for survival and growth in ... -
An assessment of the impact of microfinance in promoting financial inclusion in Harare
(2020)Microfinance was stated as one of the key pillars to promote financial inclusion in the Zimbabwe National Financial Inclusion Strategy. Hence, the aim of this study was to ascertain the impact of microfinance on financial ... -
Determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2020)The study empirically examined the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Zimbabwe for the period 1980 to 2018. The objective of the study was to examine the determinants of FDI in Zimbabwe. To achieve this ... -
Soft issues in resource attraction and retention: An exploration of the determinants of funding levels for NGOs in Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2020)The study investigated the soft issues fundamental to the determinants of funding levels of local NGOS in Zimbabwe. Local level NGOs are indigenous non-profit making organisations who are owned and run by locals and they ... -
‘Fostering SMEs survival through cost reduction’: Evidence from SMEs in Harare
(2020-01)The current, volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environment has raised the need to manage costs in SMEs in order for them to survive. The aim of this research was to analyse the cost reduction strategies ... -
Promoting women entreprenurship through financial inclusion: A case of Guruve District, Zimbabwe
(2019-12)A number of studies have found that women are more excluded than men both at firm and individual levels especially those in rural areas. Women in business continue to face challenges in accessing financial support from ... -
The impact of service quality on the performance of firms in the banking sector
(2019-12)This study has examined the impact of service quality on the performance of firms in the banking sector. The study sought to determine the performance of firms in the banking sector, determine the relationship between ... -
Assessment of the impact of taxes and subsidies on corporate financial performance: The case of a listed financial holding company in Zimbabwe for the period 2013 – 2018
(2020-01)The study assessed the impact of taxes and subsidies on corporate financial performance and the reference case used is a listed financial holding company in Zimbabwe. The study period spans from 2013 to 2018. The objective ...
