University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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The role of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation: Gombakomba Communal Area, Mutare District, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-03)The role of indigenous knowledge in forest conservation was investigated in Gombakomba communal area in Mutare District in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. In carrying out this study, the researcher used in-depth interviews ... -
Extra marital affair lives of married women in Shamva’s Wadzanai Township.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-03)The present project sought to investigate and document extra marital affair dynamics prevailing among married women in Shamva’s Wadzanai Township, Zimbabwe. Previous studies on extra marital affairs have been criticised ... -
Intervention programs designed for children living and working on the street: The case of Simukai Child Protection Program.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-06)There are a number of organizations implementing intervention programmes for children in Zimbabwe. Their projects and programs have been well documented in literature. Though there is considerable evidence of these ... -
NATO intervention in Libya: Implications on the norm of protection.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)Humanitarian intervention under has been executed throughout history with authorisation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions. With the development of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and the Protection of ... -
A critical analysis of the role of SADC in maintaining peace and security in Madagascar (2009-2013).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-03)SADC evolved from the loose community of post independent Southern African countries that formed the frontline states. The FLS then later changed into the Southern African Development Coordination Committee. The core thrust ... -
Livelihood contributions and gender empowerment from Marula projects in Matobo District in Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-09)The study investigated the livelihoods contributions and gender empowerment from Marula project in Matobo District in Zimbabwe. Marula projects are amongst a broad spectrum of Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs), and they ... -
An analysis of the state of preparedness by civil protection committees in Zimbabwe: A case of the Beitbridge Civil Protection Committee’s management of the 2000 Cyclone Eline in Beitbridge.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2010-03)The purpose of Civil Protection Committees is to assist protect lives of people in all corners of Zimbabwe. These committees are governed by the Civil Protection Act and are in existence in each district. The researcher‘s ... -
An analysis of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in contemporary international relations.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-04)The study investigates the challenges facing the ICJ in contemporary international relations. It can be noted that the effectiveness of the ICJ is critical for international relations in 21st century. The nature of the ... -
Livelihoods and survival strategies of Hwange Colliery Company Limited workers.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)This study documents the livelihoods and survival strategies of HCCL workers as well as the challenges they face in accessing these livelihoods. It is based on a qualitative inquiry and makes use of the Sustainable Livelihoods ... -
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 ... -
Performance appraisal in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education: A case study of Vainona High School in Harare, (2009-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)This research focused on performance appraisal in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, with particular reference on Vainona High School. The study was promoted by the fact that teachers in Zimbabwe had problems ... -
Resource nationalism question in Zimbabwe: An analysis of ZIMASSET programme beneficiation goals as an instrument for promoting indigenization ideals (2013-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-06)The abundance of natural resource particularly minerals in Zimbabwe raises prospects of a matching socio-economic development. On the contrary, the country has very little to show for all the resource she has been exploiting ... -
An assessment of the roles of women small scale farmers’ contribution to agricultural production in Chegutu district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)The study was conducted with the aim to empirically explore at women’s contribution to agriculture production. The objectives of the study were to understand women’s activities in small scale agriculture production, ... -
An analysis of the Public Expenditure Management frameworks in Zimbabwe: The case of the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-03)The issue of Public Expenditure Management gained much attention from many organisations and governments globally. Governments and organisations the whole world has expressed the need to provide quality goods and services ... -
Assessing the effects of solid waste management on urban communities: The case study of Highfield, Harare.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)Solid waste management strategy has effects on the local people and the environment; the effects are both positive and negative. Highfield, Harare was used as a case study and several methods which include observations, ... -
An analysis of the impact of trans-boundary terrorist groups on the law of armed conflict: The case of the Islamic States in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (2014-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-03)The objective of this research was to investigate how the activities of ISIS are inimical or in conflict with the law of armed conflict. The central issue to the study was to analyse how the activities of ISIS affect the ... -
An assessment of the water delivery system in Harare (2008-2013): The case of Budiriro High Density Suburb.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-02)The study assesses the current water delivery system in Harare 2008-2013, focusing on Budiriro high density suburb. The city’s public water supply has virtually broken down over the past years. Water supplies are erratic, ... -
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s nuclear strategy and its impact on disarmament.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-04)The topic is about Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s Nuclear Strategy and its impact on disarmament. Although DPRK has been branded the “axis of evil” by George W Bush junior, it however remained friendly to Zimbabwe. ... -
A critical assessment of United States of America post-cold war strategies to maintain its global position: The case of Afghanistan.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-03)The major thrust of this study is to analyse the impact brought about by the end of the Cold War which precluded United States unilateralist tendencies in relation to its interest in Afghanistan and how it has managed to ... -
Identity politics: A conundrum to conflict resolution in the Middle East: A case of Yemen.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-05)The study focuses on the role of identity politics in conflict resolution strategies in the Middle East region. It analyses the extent to which identity politics have become a conundrum to conflict resolution endeavors in ...
