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The Abundance and Biting Behaviour of Anopheles merus (Dönitz) in Gokwe South District, Zimbabwe
(2012-08-29)Malaria is a major public health problem in most sub-Saharan countries. Anopheles merus (Dönitz), a saltwater breeding member of An. gambiae complex, is involved in low rate malaria transmission in this region. In this ... -
Acceptability of neonatal circumcision among mothers: A case study of Hatcliff and Rutsanana clinic
(2016-11)The acceptability of neonatal circumcision among mothers at Rutsanana and Hatcliffe clinics in Harare. Background Male Circumcision is regarded as part of an integrated response to HIV prevention. Zimbabwe has not started ... -
The accessibility and quality of safe motherhood to female inmates at Juba Main Prison, South Sudan
(2017)Most surprising fact is that South Sudan has the highest maternal mortality rate in the whole world, with only 2045/100,000 live births. Using a case study approach of Juba main prison PHC, this dissertation (apparently ... -
Accuracy assessment of MODIS fire products in African Savanna woodlands
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-06)Fire poses a continuous threat to forest ecosystems and can dramatically reduce valuable timber species in forest woodland areas. The occurrence of fire in Baikiaea plurijuga woodlands warrants the need of an active and ... -
Accuracy of the kato-katz method in diagnosis of s.mansoni and soil transmitted helminths infection in Zimbabwe.
(2016-05)Introduction: Mapping of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminths infection in Zimbabwe was prioritized for evidence based treatment control strategy in year 2010. Two diagnostics tests: Kato-Katz (KK) and fomol ether ... -
The acquisition of morphology by children acquiring Shona as a first language
(2014-06-26)This thesis explores children’s acquisition of Shona morphology, in particular the acquisition of grammatical morphemes. The thesis describes how the morphology of Shona-speaking children develops. Of key interest is how ... -
Adansonia digitata distribution, structure, abundance and elephant damage across Gonarezhou National Park, southeast Zimbabwe.
(2013-09-25)An assessment was made to determine density, structure and distribution of baobabs across Gonarezhou National Park (GNP) management strata, southeast Zimbabwe. The three GNP management strata coincide with a soil group ... -
Adaptability of Soyabean (Glycine max (L). Merr) varieties to intercropping under leaf Stripped and Detasselled maize (Zea mays L.)
(2012-08-30)Intercropping of maize (Zea mays L.) and soybean (Glycine max (L). Merr) is becoming a common practice among smallholder farmers but soybean is sensitive to shading resulting in yield decline. A research study to evaluate ... -
Addressing genocide through international humanitarian law response mechanisms : A case study of Rwanda
(2020)This study investigated the fabric of international humanitarian law response mechanisms, given the obtaining status quo wherein a lot of „grave‟ breaches to humanitarian concerns are manifest, an aspect largely attributable ... -
Adequacy of information technology governance in Zimbabwe's mining sector : the case of Maranatha Ferrochrome (Pvt) (LTD)
(2018-04)The decline in Zimbabwe economy from 1998 to 2008 had an adverse effect on the business ventures, not sparing the ferrochrome industry. This led to reduction in production. On the after math of economic recovery, ferrochrome ... -
The adoption of big data analytics in the medical insurance industry: Case of Premier Service Medical Investments (PSMI)
(2021-06)Big Data Analytics has a positive impact on the business performance. The purpose of the research was to identify and confirm the factors that influence the adoption of Big Data Analytics in the medical insurance Industry ... -
Adoption of e-governance applications in local authorities Zimbabwe: A case study of the City of Harare (2010-2015).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)The aim of the study was to analyse the impact of adoption of e-governance technological applications on local authorities with reference to the City of Harare. The study was necessitated by the realisation of the change ... -
Adoption of internet and mobile banking in the Zimbabwe commercial banking sector: The case of Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe
(2018-03)This study is an investigation into the criticality of adopting internet and mobile banking by commercial banks in Zimbabwe. It looks at the benefits these two alternative delivery channels offer and the challenges associated ... -
The adoption of the holistic marketing concept as a customer retention strategy and its impact on customer retention in the financial industry: A case study of CABS Zimbabwe
(2018-03)Customer retention has gradually gained momentum as a vital tool for surviving in the highly competitive environments and increasing revenue. Most customer retention strategies adopted by banks have been over-used and some ... -
Adsorption of volatile n-Alkanes and polar organic solvents by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) root biomass: Thermodynamics, mechanism and effect of chemical treatment
(2017-07)The use of lignocellulosic materials as biosorbents has both environmental and economic benefits. They are biodegradable, safe to use and most importantly renewable and less costly. The objectives of this present study ... -
Adsorption of volatile n-alkanes and polar organic solvents by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) root biomass: Thermodynamics, mechanism and effect of chemical treatment
(2017-03)The use of lignocellulosic materials as biosorbents has both environmental and economic benefits. They are biodegradable, safe to use and most importantly renewable and less costly. The objectives of this present study ... -
African human rights architecture in the 21st century: The case of the SADC Tribunal and its effectiveness in addressing human rights.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-02)This research was premised on the effectiveness of African human rights architecture in the 21st century with a special focus on the SADC Tribunal. It aimed at scrutinising and evaluating regional principles guiding human ... -
African human rights architecture in the 21st century: The case of the SADC tribunal and its effectiveness in addressing human rights.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-02)This research was premised on the effectiveness of African human rights architecture in the 21st century with a special focus on the SADC Tribunal. It aimed at scrutinising and evaluating regional principles guiding human ... -
Africa’s position on United Security Council reforms and its implications on Africa’s peace and security aspirations.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-03)The overall objective of this study is to interrogate the correlation between Africa‟s call for reforms and the Council‟s effectiveness in responding to peace and security challenges on the continent. To unpack this ...
