University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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A critical analysis of how digital libraries/E-resources can support learning at rural boarding schools’ dormitories in Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2020)The study was aimed at exploring how digital libraries can support learning in boarding schools at secondary level in rural areas of Zimbabwe. It was motivated by the desire to proffer a solution to the unending degradation ... -
Agency banking and quality of service in the banking sector of Zimbabwe
(2020)The study sought to establish the impact of agency banking on service quality in the banking sector of Zimbabwe, in particular the People’s Own Savings Bank of Zimbabwe (POSB). The study had five objectives. These included, ... -
An Evaluation of the effectiveness of agency banking as a financial inclusion strategy in commercial banks of Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2019)The research sought to evaluate the effectiveness of agency banking as a financial inclusion strategy in commercial banks of Zimbabwe. Financial inclusion is the effective use of a wide range of quality affordable and ... -
A survey of Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis at a human-domestic animal-wildlife interface in Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2022-05-18)A cross sectional study was conducted to determine the risk of emergence or the presence and risk factors of bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis in human populations at the human-domestic animal-wildlife interface areas ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis, chlamydiosis and ehrlichiosis in goats at different wildlife/livestock interface areas in the south-eastern lowveld of Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019)Brucellosis and chlamydiosis (zoonotic) are major causes of abortion, still birth, low herd fertility and other reproductive losses in goats in many countries world-wide and ehrlichiosis (heartwater) is also a major threat ... -
Variation in tick community across different control systems, habitats, seasons and environmental factors in a mixed cattle/wildlife ranch: Imire game reserve, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-11)An assessment of spatial and temporal variation in tick community diversity, abundance, sex ratio and age structure across habitats, seasons and tick sweeper types at Imire Ranch was carried out from March to September ... -
The impact of urban expansion into peri-urban communal areas on rural women’s land Rights: A case study of Seke Communal Area, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)The author of this dissertation is a lawyer with a background of a rural upbringing and is very alive to the embeddedness of rural women’s lives in land for livelihoods and fosters a desire to improve their land rights. ... -
A critical analysis into big data analytics as a weapon for competitive advantage for commercial banks in Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)This research focused on the analysis of Big Data and its Analytics and competitive advantage in the commercial banking sector of Zimbabwe, particularly in Harare and was based on the following objectives: the relationship ... -
An assessment of the impact of technology on the competitiveness of SMEs in the furniture manufacturing industry in Harare: case of Willowvale industrial area.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The need for adoption of new technologies has been necessitated by the advent of globalisation and technological advancement which have resulted in growing competition in the market place which forces enterprises to ... -
An assessment of the role of stakeholder theory in shaping Zimbabwe’s public entities through the public entities corporate governance act [chapter 10:31].
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)Public entities are an important player in the economic recovery process in Zimbabwe. They were created for specific purposes which usually revolve around public welfare. However, between 2014 and 2018 local media wrote ... -
The effect of product reformulation on brand equity in the food related consumer goods: a case of Mazoe brand in Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The main aim of this research project was to find out the effect of product reformulation on brand equity in food related consumers goods in the case of Mazoe brand in Zimbabwe. The general conclusion in literature from ... -
The impact of real estate investment on the performance of pension funds in Zimbabwe.
(2019-06)The study examined the impact of investing pension fund assets in real estate on the overall performance of a pension fund. The study categorised pension fund assets allocation according to the IPEC categorisation which ... -
Exploring revenue assurance strategies that leverage business growth in state owned enterprises. case study of ZETDC.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The power utility revenue inflow for the past five years has been dwindling at an alarming rate due to loss of revenue within the power value chain; as a result, this impacted negatively to the company. Reviewed literature ... -
The Chinese model of investment in Zimbabwe: what is the possible impact to the economy?.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)This research seeks to find out the model of Chinese investment in Zimbabwe and how it possibly impacts the Zimbabwean economy represented by variables such as employment, production, trade balance and tax revenue. The ... -
An analysis of group corporate governance functions in non-banking financial institutions: a case study of First Mutual Holdings ltd.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The study is an analysis of group corporate governance in the non-banking financial services sector using a case study of First Mutual Holdings Ltd. For purposes of this research, a group of companies was defined as ... -
An evaluation of the challenges that hinder business growth of MSMEs in Zimbabwe. the case of cellphone accessories businesses in Harare (2010- 2018).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the challenges that hinder business growth of MSMES in Zimbabwe. The researcher used cellphone accessories businesses in Harare as the case study. A positivist research ... -
Assessing the effects of capital structure on performance of financial services firms listed on the ZSE(2015 – 2019)
(Not published, 2020)The fundamental aim of this study was to establish the impact of capital structure on performances of financial institutions listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange as from June 2015 to December 2020. Long-term leverage to ... -
Impact of reward strategies on employee motivation in the health sector: A case of Gutu district in Zimbabwe
(2020-03)This research investigated the impact of reward strategies on employee motivation in the health sector. The case study for the research composed of health care workers in Gutu District. The objectives of this study were ... -
An analysis into factors affecting corporate entrepreneurship within Zimbabwe’s banking sector: A case of POSB
(2019-03)This study sought to ascertain the level of corporate entrepreneurship within People’s Own Savings Bank, examine internal organisational factors that affect its effectiveness and recommend strategies to improve on factors ... -
The impact of sustained competitive advantage strategies on firm performance: A case study of Nyaradzo group
(2020-03)For organizations to survive in this volatile and intense competitive environment they should gain sustainable competitive advantage. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of sustainable competitive advantage ...
