University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions

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    • Reconceptualization of the Home Economics Curriculum in Zimbabwe 

      Siyakwazi, Peggy Doris (Department of Teacher Education (DTE) University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1997-03)
      Home Economics was introduced in Zimbabwe as domestic science,which was basically meant to train women as domestic workers of white settlers. The main emphasis was on simple cookery skills,laundry work,general cleanliness,cleaning ...

    • The Future of the Legal Profession 

      Christie, R.H. (Department of Law, University of Rhodesia ( now University of Zimbabwe.) (UZ), 1970-04)
      In October 1969 the Law Society of Rhodesia organized its first summer school, at which the following paper was read. It suggests that the profession should adapt itself to the developments which are affecting all ...

    • The Case for Road Transport in Rhodesia 

      Wimbush, P.J.B. (Rhodesian Economic Society (RES). University of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe.), 1968-12)
      The term “road transport” is very wide and includes not only both passenger and freight traffic, but a very wide range of organisations and an equaly wide range of traffic under both headings. It will however, I think, be ...

    • An Economic Analysis of Swaziland’s Cotton Pricing and Marketing Policies for Smallholder Farmers in Marginal Rainfall Areas 

      Shongwe, Phumulela S.; Mano, Reneth; Muir, Kay (Department Of Agricultural Economics and Extension (DAEE) (University of Zimbabwe) (UZ), 2000-03)
      Cotton is the main source of income for rural households in the smallholder-farming sector and provides employment at rural and national level. Despite the vital role played by cotton, production has declined since 1991. ...

    • The Influence of Psychological and Societal Factors on Student Performance in Mathematics at the Senior Secondary School Level. 

      Adegboye Jr., O.A. (Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 2008-11)
      The study examined the influence of psychological and societal factors on students ’ performance in mathematics at Senior Secondary School Level in Ilorin metropolis of Kwara state. A simple random sampling technique was ...

    • Problems Associated with the Growth of International Firms 

      Penrose, Edith T. (Rhodesian Economic Society (RES). University of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe.), 1969-12)
      The term “international firm” is used in this paper to describe a business organization that is engaged in production in a number of countries through branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates, which may or may not be separate ...

    • The Beira Blockade 

      Wharam, Alan (Department of Law, University of Rhodesia ( now University of Zimbabwe.) (UZ), 1970-04)
      This is the third in Mr. Wharam’s series of articles on the legal implications of U.D.I. (See [1967] C.L.J. 189 and 1969 R.L.J. 21.) In this article Mr. Wharam examines the possible defences that might be available to ...

    • Cancer of the Lung in Gwanda 

      Osburn, H.S. (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1957-06)

    • The Nature of Forecasting 

      Osborn, Edward (Rhodesian Economic Society (RES). University of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe.), 1969-12)
      I wish to make it clear from the outset that I am not going to discuss the mechanics or the techniques of forecasting. I know little of such techniques as cost benefit analysis, discounted cash flows, etc. My experience ...

    • A Survey of Leprosy amongst the Lovale Tribe in the Upper Zambesi Basin, Northern Rhodesia 

      Worsfold, J.T. (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1957-09)
      An extensive health survey, with special reference to an epidemiological study of leprosy, amongst the Lovale tribe who live in the upper Zambesi basin has been carried out. A considerable part of their tribal area is in ...

    • Fractures of the Head of the Radius with Medial Displacement 

      Nangle, E.J. (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1957-05)
      It is now well recognised that fractures of the head of the radius are not trivial injuries, but are due to the elbow joint being subjected to a considerable degree of violence. The injury usually occurs when the patient ...

    • Towards Group Litigation in Zimbabwe 

      Tshuma, Lawrence (Faculty of Law, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1989)
      Introduction (i) A bus overturns. A number of passengers are injured and others lose their lives. The injured persons and dependants of those killed wish to sue the bus operator. (ii) Many infants are born deformed. It ...

    • Current Wage Problems in Rhodesia and Zambia 

      Ngcobo, S.B. (Rhodesian Economic Society (RES). University of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe.), 1968-06)
      The purpose of this paper is to discuss and to make certain critical observations on wage problems and related matters in Rhodesia and Zambia.2 For purposes of this discussion, I shall draw partly from my own research and ...

    • Symmetrical Gangrene Occurring in a Female African Affected with Endomyocardial Fibrosis 

      Gelfand, Michael (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1957-09)
      Endomyocardial fibrosis was first described in Africans in 1946 by Bedford and Konstam, who recognised it in West African soldiers, and two years later Davies gave a fuller account of it from Uganda. Since then several ...

    • Defending and Protecting Gender Equality and the Family Under a Decidedly Undecided Constitution in Zimbabwe 

      Ncube, Welshman (Faculty of Law, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1997)
      Zimbabwe is party to virtually all international human rights instruments which oblige countries to inter alia, protect and promote the family and family life for the benefit of its members; guarantee women equality with ...

    • Non-Academic Qualities of Lawyers 

      MacDonald, H.N. (Department of Law, University of Rhodesia ( now University of Zimbabwe.) (UZ), 1973-04)
      In this address to the Hudson Society Mr Justice MacDonald \ reminds law students that the academic study of law is not enough. \.To play his proper part in the pursuit of justice the lawyer must l develop a sound moral ...

    • Marriage by Affidavit: Developing Alternative Laws on Cohabitation in Kenya 

      Kabeberi-Macharia, Janet; Nyamu, Celestine (Faculty of Law, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1997)
      Cohabitation unions are on the increase in Kenya more so due to the breakdown of the family unit as a result of increased urbanization and rural-urban migration. More often than not, those entering into cohabitation unions ...

    • Smallholder Dairy Production and Marketing in Zimbabwe: a Socio-Economic Study of the Gokwe, Rusitu and Marirangwe Dairy Development Projects 

      Hanyani-Mlambo., B.T. (Department Of Agricultural Economics and Extension (DAEE) (University of Zimbabwe) (UZ), 2000-03)
      Focus on agricultural development in Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a shift towards the smallholder sector, which is home and employment provider to more than 70 percent of the population. However, on-the-ground realities and ...

    • Taking Crime Victims Seriously 

      Goredema, Charles (Faculty of Law, University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1989)

    • Ephebiatrics in General Practice 

      Fynn, R.W. (Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University College of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe), 1957-05)