University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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An investigation of determinants of financial inclusion in Zimbabwe: A demand-side perspective.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)Developing countries especially in Sub-Saharan Africa including Zimbabwe face low levels of financial inclusion. The purpose of this study was to establish the demand-side determinants of financial inclusion in Zimbabwe. ... -
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 ... -
An analysis of factors affecting commercial bank liquidity in Zimbabwe: 2010:Q1-2016:Q2.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)The study empirically explored the impact of Money Supply, Interest Income, Stock Market Turnover, Exports, Total Loans, Bank Size and Government Revenue on commercial bank Liquidity in Zimbabwe for the period 2009 ... -
A generalized multilevel linear model for likert responses
(Unpublished, 2014-02)n this study Generalised Linear models to handle Multilevel models with Likert responses are introduced. These include a simple transformation to normality based on the work of Snell (1964), a Discrete Ordinal multilevel ... -
Fiscal decentralisation in urban councils in Zimbabwe: A critical review of the challenges faced by Harare City Council in generating its own revenue, 2000-2013.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-03)In a basic number of countries, local authorities assume a leading role in the provision of goods and services to the public. Local authorities have been perceived to be better placed to meet the demands of local ... -
An analysis of the prospective benefits and challenges of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to economic development in Africa.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-02)This study sought to analyse the prospective benefits and challenges of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to the economic development of Africa guided by the complex interdependence and realism theories. The ... -
A qualitative assessment of the impact of level of education on voting: A study of a select group of university graduates in Harare.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-05)This study investigates the impact of education on voting. The study aims to test relevance of education-voting link and better understand the impact of education on voting behaviour. Qualitative methodology was adopted ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty in the maintenance of international peace and security: The case of Iran.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-03)This study focuses on the effectiveness of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty in the maintenance of international peace and security, using Iran as a case study. The Treaty came into force in 1970 and its major aim is ... -
Institutional arrangements for climate change governance in SADC countries: The case of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)This study sought to analyse and interrogate institutional arrangements for climate change governance in the SADC region with South Africa and Zimbabwe as cases. The researcher engaged 10 key informants; 8 in Zimbabwe and ... -
The responsibility to protect principle in promoting peace and security: The case of Libya 2011-2013.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-04)The responsibility to protect principle remains a useful norm for promoting peace and security. The research traces the evolution of responsibility to protect principle as a basis for intervention. The study analysed the ... -
The role of money in the Zimbabwean economy: Post Dollarisation
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-04)Pre-dollarisation Zimbabwe experienced a period of high inflation rate and poor economic performance despite having excess liquidity. Post-dollarisation the country has been facing economic decline, deflation and serious ... -
Burglary in Halls of Residence at the University of Zimbabwe, Harare.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-02)This study explores why burglary persists in student hostels on campus despite the various security measures and mechanisms that have been put in place to manage and reduce it. Selection of respondents is done using purposive ... -
The impact of mobile money transfer services on financial deepening in Zimbabwe (2010 – 2017)
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-04)Zimbabwe’s financial sector has experienced remarkable transformation from the present decade which has led banking and customer’s access to change from retail banking to mobile phone banking. These developments triggered ... -
Analysis of factors influencing smallholder farmers’ participation in non farm employment activities and their impact on food security: The case of Mbire District, Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-05)This dissertation investigates the factors influencing smallholder farmer’s decision to participate in non-farm employment activities and the impact of this on rural households’ food security status in the Mbire District ... -
An analysis of factors that influence access to formal credit by smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe: Evidence from Masvingo Rural District.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-05)The main objective of the study was to examine the factors that influence access to formal credit by smallholder farmers in Masvingo Rural District. Using judgment sampling procedure, self-administered questionnaires ... -
An analysis of the impact of strategies used to mitigate child mortality: Case of the Zimbabwe expanded programme on immunisation.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-04)The Zimbabwe Expanded Programme on Immunisation (ZEPI) is one of the most cost effective and powerful child survival interventions against the vaccine –preventable six killer diseases among the children under the age of ... -
The moderating effect of psychological capital on the relationship between emotional labour and burnout.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-01)The survey study investigated the moderating role of psychological capital on the relationship between emotional labour. The survey study investigated the moderating role of psychological capital on the relationship between ... -
Exploring the role of cultural artefacts in public administration: A case of the Zimbabwe bird.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-04)This research explored the roles of cultural artifact in public administration focusing on the case of the Zimbabwe Bird. It sought to establish the role played by the Zimbabwe Bird as a cultural artifact in the various ... -
A critical analysis of the efficacy of the inter-governmental authority on development in North Eastern African region peace initiatives: The case study of South Sudan.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-05)This study examines the efficacy of IGAD in East African peace initiatives zooming on the conflict in South Sudan. The research problematised IGAD’s long involvement with peace resolution in South Sudan resulting in multiple ...
