University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Tick infestation, and udder and teat damage in selected cattle herds of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2009)A cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine tick infestation, and udder and teat damage in 286 lactating cows and heifers at six properties in the smallholder and commercial sectors in Gwanda district of Matabeleland ... -
Education And Employment Of The Blind In Zimbabwe, 1981-1987
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe., 1990-07)The National Disability Survey of Zimbabwe which was conducted by the Department of Social Welfare in conjunction with UNICEF from 19th October to 23rd December, 1981 revealed inter alia that: (a) Zimbabwe has a total of ... -
The Effects Of World Recession And Crisis Upon Mining In The SADCC
(Institute of Mining Research (University of Zimbabwe), 1984-09)This paper concerns mining in the SADCC in the context of the present world crisis. As such it concentrates on the bulk of mineral-metal extraction in the region which is for export onto the world market, primarily to the ... -
US Mineral Dependence On South Africa: Exploding The Myths
(Institute of Mining Research (University of Zimbabwe), 1988-08)In 1986 the US Congress passed a comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act (Public Law 99-440, 22 USC 5001 et seq.) which included a ban of all imports from South Africa of agricultural products, coal, iron and steel, and textiles ... -
Prenatal care utilization and foetal outcomes at Harare Maternity Hospital, Zimbabwe
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe., 2001)In sub-Saharan Africa, under utilization of prenatal care has been associated with poor access to health care facilities, worsening economic situation, women’s lack of awareness about the best time to initiate care, as ... -
Dilemma In Development, Education And Employment: An Analysis Of Zimbabwe, Tanzania And Kenya
(University of Zimbabwe, 1980)1979 was a year of impending change — change that was without form or concept. Speculation was rife while planners anxiously awaited policy direction. At that time we felt the need to point out certain realities in Zimbabwe’s ... -
HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitudes amongst pharmacists in Zimbabwe
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe., 2003)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) pose a serious threat to the health of persons living in developing countries as well as impacting on each nation’s economy ... -
Development of drug use indicators for epilepsy.
(Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe., 2003-11)Objective: To develop and use drug use indicators for epilepsy management. Design: Descriptive prospective (outpatient) and retrospective (inpatient) drug use indicator survey. Setting: Parirenyatwa Hospital epilepsy ... -
Awareness and attitude toward Zoonoses with particular reference to anthrax among cattle owners in selected rural communities of Zimbabwe
(Mary Ann Liebert, 2013)We conducted a cross-sectional study to assess cattle owners’ awareness, perceptions, and attitudes toward zoonoses, with particular emphasis regarding anthrax. Data on awareness of zoonoses, clinical signs of anthrax in ... -
Seroprevalence of leptospirosis in dogs in urban Harare and selected rural communities in Zimbabwe
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2012)A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate seroprevalence of canine leptospirosis in urban Harare and five selected rural communities in Zimbabwe and to assess public awareness of the disease. Sera from randomly ... -
Detection of Brucella abortus in Chiredzi district in Zimbabwe
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2012)Brucellosis is an endemic disease in Zimbabwe caused by the genus Brucella. Brucella seroprevalence was recently reported to be high in the wildlife-livestock interface in the Chiredzi district and the neighbouring ... -
Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in free-ranging lion and leopard populations in Southern Africa
(Southern African Wildlife Management Association, 2002)Antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii were detected in 92% of 53 sera from lions from Botswana, in 100% of 21 sera from Zimbabwe, in 100% of 12 sera from Kruger National Park and 100% of 30 sera from Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park, South ... -
Relationships Between A Head Teacher’s Leadership Behaviour And Teacher Commitment To Work
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe., 1993-11)The present study examined relationships between a head teachers leadership behaviour and the degree of teacher commitment to work. Second, it explored factors that are likely to influence teacher commitment to work. As ... -
Cash Cropping Incentives, Food Marketing Performance And The Divergence Between National And Household Comparative Advantage: Evidence From Zimbabwe
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe., 1992-04)A growing body of evidence throughout Sub-Saharan Africa argues for the pursuit of a food security strategy based on diversification of smallholder agriculture into high-valued cash crops. The empirical record suggests ... -
The Left and Crisis in Africa
(Institute of Development Studies (Zimbabwe), 1989)This essay is an attempt to assess some of the social forces and strategies that the Left have looked upon to provide a transformative medium in Africa. In dealing with this broad issue, the discussion centres on the ... -
'Flood Hazards' in Geography?
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Commercialization and Institutional Arrangements Involving Tree Species Harvested for Bark by small-holder farmers in Zimbabwe
(Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) ; University of Zimbabwe., 2001)Non-timber forest products are increasingly being commercialized by smallholder farmers and urban-based healers and vendors. In this paper we highlight institutional arrangements surrounding the harvesting and marketing ... -
The Potential Role Of Indigenous Resources In The Economic Development Of The Arid Environments In Sub-Saharan Africa
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe., 1988-12)In many of the arid and semi-arid environments which are marginal for cropping, conventional agricultural commodities and technologies are not able to increase incomes reliably or to sufficient levels to attract smallholder ... -
Maize Price Cycles in Southern and Eastern Africa
(Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension (AEE); University of Zimbabwe., 1988)Maize prices have been established by central government in most countries in the region since the 1930s. Maize is the most important staple crop and adequate supplies are essential to food security. The major concern in ...
