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Harare Shona Slang: A Linguistic Study
(University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2000)
This article discussed the linguistic origins and forms of the Shona language and examines words and phrases that are normally used casually in Harare. It illustrates that slang is a informal language that generally follows ...
Elizabeth Musodzi: The Catholic Woman Agent of the Gospel
(2006-06-22)
The role played by Catholic African Women agents of the gospel in the propagation of the faith in Zimbabwe has not been highlighted in Catholic historiography in Zimbabwe This article focuses on Mai Musodzi of St Peters ...
Managing 'Face' In Urban Public Transport: Polite Request Strategies in Commuter Omnibus Discourse in Harare
(University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2001)
This article examine the request strategies in commuter discourse invlovling the bus crew(conductors, touts and drivers) and passengers in Harare. The present study consider requests in commuter transport as face threatening ...
More Than Mere Linguistics Tricks: The Socio-pragmatic Functions of Shona Nicknames Used by Shona-Speaking People in Harare
(University of Zimbabwe, 2004)
The article demonstrate how urban Shona- speakers often use nicknames as linguistics resources to perform a variety of social functions in everyday informal interactions. The intention of this article is twofold: to ...
The food security environment nexus in urban agriculture in Harare.
(Weaver Press, 2008)
Perceptions about urban agriculture in Zimbabwe have changed significantly since 1980. Before independence urban agriculture was generally prohibited. In Harare minor concessions were made in relation to land set aside for ...
Street Remarks, Address Rights and the Urban Female: Socio-linguistics Politics of Gender in Harare
(University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2000)
This article explores and describes the socio-linguistics and cultural features of street remarks that take place between unaquainted people in the streets of Harare. Concern here is the male-to-female remarks. It seems ...
Determinants of Youth Earnings: The Case of Harare
(University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2002)
This article investigates the factors that are important in determining youth
earnings in the formal sector in Harare. The theoretical approach adopted is the
human capital theory. Youth earnings are regressed against a ...