University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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An analysis of factors constraining growth for artisanal and small scale miners (ASMEs) in the gold mining sector in Zimbabwe: A case of Kadoma-Chakari Gold Miners
(2018-03)This research is about factors constraining growth of Artisanal and Small Scale Miners (ASMs) in the gold mining sector in Zimbabwe. ASMs are miners who employ manual, low technology mining, which is conducted on a small ... -
Impacts of land reform migration on rural livelihoods and forest resources management in Nyabamba A1 resettlement area, Chimanimani, Zimbabwe
(2015-08)In Zimbabwe, the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) initiated in 2000, brought along increased access to and better distribution of the benefits from natural resources such as forests, land, water, wildlife and ... -
An evaluation of the adption and implementation of Electronic Procurement System (EPROC) for competitiveness in the Zimbabwe banking sector: The case of Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe (2009 to 2012)
(2018-04)This research sought to establish the impact of adopting and implementing electronic procurement system for competitiveness in the Zimbabwe banking sector. A case study of Standard Chartered Bank was carried out and relevant ... -
An investigation of the causes of failure in PPP infrastructure projects in Zimbabwe
(2018-05)Most Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) that have been implemented have been stalled or aborted. The purpose of this study was to investigate and identify the main causes of failure in PPP infrastructure projects. The ... -
An investigation into the obstacles to the effective use of internal dispute resolution system: A case of Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
(2017-04)The study sought to investigate the barriers to effective use of internal dispute resolution system at CAAZ. The study was necessitated by the disturbing trend towards externalization of labour cases at CAAZ and yet there ... -
An analysis into the effects of cybercrime on the financial service sector and national development in Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2020)The study was on the analysis of the effects of cyber crime on financial institutions and on national development. It examined the most frequent cyber crimes in Zimbabwe as card fraud, data breaches (hacking, malware and ... -
Catering for the informal sector on formal medical insurance products.
(2019-11)Zimbabwe has been experiencing a growing informal economy mainly attributable to the harsh economic conditions that have forced most formal business to operate below capacity or in some cases completely shut down operations. ... -
The impact of store environment and personality variables on impulse buying among retail customers in the Harare Metropolitan city
(2019-11)Impulse buying is a phenomenon that has sparked interest for years in marketers and researchers alike because of its positive impact on profit. In this study, the researcher aimed at assessing the impact of store environment ... -
Impact of digitalisation on service delivery in the banking sector: A case of Standard Chartered Bank
(Not published, 2020)The study was on the impact of digitalisation on service delivery in the banking sector with SCBZ being the case study. The study was conducted to assess whether or not digitalisation has a bearing on how services are ... -
Sustainable responsible investment and corporate financial performance in Zimbabwe
(2020)The fundamental objective of this research was to explore the effect of Sustainable Responsible Investment on firm financial performance of corporates in Harare, Zimbabwe. Relevant literature was collected and gaps in line ... -
An investigation into the causes of the decline of traditional beer brand sales in the Zimbabwe beverages industry: A case study Chibuku Breweries
(2018-03)This dissertation investigated the causes of the traditional beer sales decline, a case study covering the period 2010 to 2012.Though the traditional beer industry is highly profitable, it is faced with many challenges, ... -
The Taxonomy, ecology and trematode infections of gastropod snails on the northern shoreline of Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2021-08)Freshwater gastropods make up about 75% of all freshwater molluscs in the African continent. Their classification and identification have been largely based on morphological characteristics, with the main focus on shell ... -
Impact of climate change and biotic factors on avifauna diversity and spatial distribution in the mid-Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2021-06)Construction of Lake Kariba on the Zambezi River restructured the biodiversity of the Zambezi Valley. However, studies on how the avian community of Kariba has changed since construction of the lake are scant. This study ... -
Markers of inflammation, morbidity and mechanisms mediating resistance against Schistosoma haematobium infection in preschool age ahildren (Children aged five years and below).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2021-06-09)Schistosomiasis is caused by a blood fluke worm of the genus Schistosoma. Adult worms can live for decades in the human host releasing ova causing inflammatory and obstructive disease in the urinary system. The preschool-age ... -
Comparison of cytokine and immunoglobulin levels in blood between asymptomatic serum sryptococcal antigen positive and negative HIV-positive individuals with CD4 counts <100 cells/ μl. A nested case-control study in Harare.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2021-06-09)Background: Cryptococcosis is still a leading cause of mortality among patients with advanced HIV infection. Although CD4 T-cell deficiency is necessary for HIV-associated cryptococcosis, not all severely immunocompromised ... -
An evaluation of the effect of work-life balance on employee productivity in the Financial Services Sector in Zimbabwe: A case of NMB Bank.
(2019-12)The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of work-life balance on employee productivity in the financial services sector in Zimbabwe. The research used NMB Bank as the case study. A quantitative, ... -
An investigation into the impact of an innovative organisational culture on business performance : a case of Zimbabwean state owned telecommunication companies.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-12)The study’s main objective was to investigate the impact of an innovative culture on business performance in the Zimbabwean state owned telecommunication companies. The main aim of the study was to determine how strategies ... -
An investigation on the impact of outsourcing strategies on organizational performance in a VUCA environment in Zimbabwe: a case of Unilever Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-12)The emergence of globalization has made outsourcing to become one of the widely embraced business strategy for delivering outstanding services to consumers in the Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. However, despite ... -
An investigation on the impact of sound operational risk management on the performance of financial institutions: a case for Zimbabwean banks
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-12)The banking system has evolved over time and in the process new products, systems and services have been introduced. Technology has played a key role in shaping the banking system. New products have been launched to improve ... -
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, 2019-12)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 refocus ...