Browsing Faculty of Law e-Theses Collection by Title
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“BANGAIZA NA MZUNGU”: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF LAWS AND POLICIES AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS IN THE PREVENTION, SUPPRESSION AND PUNISHMENT OF SEX TOURISM INVOLVING THE YOUTH IN MOMBASA, KENYA
(2012-08-02)Kenya. It deals with all aspects of the industry from various perspectives using modern research methods and techniques (especially the Women’s Law, Grounded Theory and Human Rights based Approaches) to enhance the ... -
Beyond the rhetoric: A critical analysis of the women’s access to justice in Malawi in relation to the right to equitable distribution of matrimonial property upon the dissolution of marriage
(2017)This dissertation, written by a judicial officer from Malawi, examines the women’s right to access justice in matters concerning distribution of matrimonial property after a judicial dissolution of a marriage. The study ... -
" Boom or Gloom?” An examination of the impact of mining activities on the livelihoods of female small holder farmers in Zvishavane District
(2017)Many studies have focused on how mining activities have affected local communities however very few studies have examined the impact of the extractive industry on the livelihood activities of rural women. The extraction ... -
The business judgement rule in terms of section 54 of the companies and other business entities act [chapter 24:31: Its implications on director liability.
(2020)Due to the high rate of corporate failure Zimbabwe is now characterized by low foreign direct investment, low capacity utilization and high reliance on imports which has created a huge trade deficit further driving the ... -
Can restorative justice be an alternative form of justice to retributive justice in the criminal justice system in Zambia? A critical analysis of Section 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code Chapter 88 of the laws of Zambia
(2017-07)In view of the growing prison population and the government’s inadequate budgetary funding to the Prisons Service, various options have been explored to find solutions to the problem. The study focuses specifically at the ... -
“A CASE OF CULTURE GONE AWRY”: AN INVESTIGATION OF FEMALE INITIATION CEREMONIES AND NYAU DANCE VIGILS ON THE RIGHTS OF TEENAGE GIRLS TO EDUCATION AND SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AMONGST MIGRANT COMMUNITIES IN NORTON, ZIMBABWE
(2012-08-02)This dissertation focuses on the harm suffered by teenage girls who, often forced into early marriages by poverty, must first engage in the customary practices of initiation ceremonies followed by participation in highly ... -
Challenges affecting women in the informal sector developing their businesses in Zanzibar: A study of women in the Cosmetic Industry
(2017)This dissertation provides a detailed study of the challenges affecting women in the informal sector in developing their businesses; particularly in cosmetic industry in Zanzibar. Several methodologies and data collection ... -
Challenges facing women in accessing credit from the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission of Zambia: The case of cross border traders
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-04)This research critically analyses the extent to which a government organisation, the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission of Zambia (CEEC) established by the CEE Act, empowers the country’s women Cross Border Traders ... -
The civil procedure in the Magistrates Court of Zimbabwe: A denial of justice to self actors?
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-04)This study investigates the challenges self actors, known in other jurisdiction as self representing litigants, when bringing their cases before the Magistrates Court or defending themselves in the Magistrates Court. In ... -
‘A comparative analysis of the unending good faith dilemma in contract under the prism of the constitution’
(2022)“The doctrine of good faith is the legal equivalent of a chameleon – it takes on the characteristics of its environment “1 The interplay between good faith and the law of contract is not something of the new, ... -
A comparative analysis of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute settlement system and the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AFCFTA) dispute settlement mechanism in trade law
(2022)The African Union member states, with the exception of Eritrea, have all ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement. (the "AfCFTA Agreement"). Among other things, this agreement aims to strengthen economic ... -
A consideration of the mass resignation of directors and their duty to act in the best interests of the company: lessons for Zimbabwe
(2022)This dissertation provides a compelling perspective on Zimbabwean company law, particularly corporate governance. It delves into the duties of company directors to act in the company's best interests when it comes to mass ... -
Corporate rescue under insolvency act [chapter 6:07] : Progress but some puzzles.
(2020)The new Insolvency Act (Chapter 24:03) replaced judicial management as a business rescue strategy with corporate rescue proceedings. For most of its existence, judicial management had been criticised on many grounds and ... -
Criminalization of HIV non disclosure, exposure and transmission: Is it the solution to the protection of women against violence in Zimbabwe
(2017-02)This research seeks to interrogate whether section 79 of the Criminal Law codification and Reform Act, that is on wilful transmission of HIV protects women against infections and violence. The main focus was on the attitudes ... -
A critical analysis of parliamentary control over delegated legislation in light of Zimbabwe’s 2019 fiscal and montary regulations
(2020-08)The study seeks to clarify the nature of Parliamentary oversight over delegated legislation in light of Zimbabwe’s 2019 fiscal and monetary regulations and the significance thereof in preventing the executive from abusing ...
