Browsing Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences e-Theses Collection by Title
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An examination of the impact of contextual variables on the implementation of participatory budgeting system in Zimbabwe's local authorities : The case of Harare City Council (1995-2013)
(2016)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the prevailing contextual variables on the implementability of participatory budgeting (PB) system in Zimbabwe‘s local authorities with special reference to Harare ... -
An examination of the role of the ICRC humanitarian diplomacy in mitigating human suffering in the armed conflict in Afghanistan (2002-2014)
(2016)Mitigation of human suffering in Afghanistan has been a mammoth task and remains a cause of concern. The currently ongoing phase which started in 2001 has been characterized with disregard of IHL, grave human suffering, ... -
An examination of the role of the ICRC humanitarian diplomacy in mitigating human suffering in the armed conflict in Afghanistan (2002-2014).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-04)Mitigation of human suffering in Afghanistan has been a mammoth task and remains a cause of concern. The currently ongoing phase which started in 2001 has been characterized with disregard of IHL, grave human suffering, ... -
Examining the impact external debt on economic growth in Zimbabwe (1980-2012)
(2016-05)This study sought to establish the impact of external debt on economic growth in Zimbabwe. The study was motivated by two reasons: government’s reliance on external debt as a way of resolving the debt crisis by seeking new ... -
Examining the twin deficit hypothesis: Evidence from selected SADC countries (1980-2011)
(2016)The dissertation investigates the existence of a causal relationship between fiscal balance and current account balance over the period 1980-2011, for nine SADC countries individually. The analysis is conducted within ... -
Examining the Twin Deficit Hypothesis: evidence from selected SADC countries (1980-2011)
(2014-07-21)The dissertation investigates the existence of a causal relationship between fiscal balance and current account balance over the period 1980-2011, for nine SADC countries individually. The analysis is conducted within ... -
Experiences and perceptions of domestic violence among male victims in Kwekwe
(2014-07-25)The study examined the nature of domestic violence against men in Kwekwe. It focused on the lived experiences among male victims. Particular attention was given to the forms of violence experienced, perceptions of violence ... -
Experiences of breast cancer treatment among women in Harare.
(2016)This study is an investigation of the traumatic experiences of Harare women diagnosed with breast cancer. Additionally, the study examines the treatment regimens prescribed for the women and the manner in which they improvise ... -
The experiences of micro enterprises in the context of economic austerity in Zimbabwe: the case of brick and block molders in Chitungwiza.
(Unpublished, 2020)The focus of the study was to explore the experiences of Chitungwiza people who are in to the business of brick and block molding as they battle to adapt to effects of austerity measures introduced in 2019.This study aimed ... -
An exploration of the coping mechanisms adopted by adolescents living with HIV and AIDS in Chinhoyi: a case of adolescents receiving treatment at Chinhoyi Provincial hospital, Mashonaland West Province in Zimbabwe
(2014-07-25)In a country with a high prevalence rate of HIV, the number of adolescents living with HIV and AIDS is steadily increasing in Zimbabwe. The National AIDS Council (2011) reports that there are more than one hundred and ... -
An Exploration of Vocational Skills and Knowledge Systems in Mbare – Magaba Informal Metal Industries: Demystifying Perceptions on Informal Training System competences.
(2013-06-04)The study sought to establish the source of skills and knowledge systems as well as training strategies adopted in the informal industry Mbare-Magaba informal industry situated to the Western periphery of the city Harare ... -
An exploratory study of the interface of child-headed households and academic performance: A case of primary school students in Beatrice resettlement area, Zimbabwe.
(2013-06-05)An exploratory study of the interface of child-headed households and academic performance: A case of primary school students in Beatrice resettlement area, Zimbabwe. -
Exploring grassroots technological innovation: A study of informal sector enterprises manufacturing multi-crop threshers in Harare
(2013-08-30)This study sought to understand the development of technological innovation at Mbare Siya So in Harare. The principal thrust of this research was to establish the causative factors or determinants of innovation, the source ... -
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 ... -
The extent and determinants of intra industry trade in the food industry: The case of Zimbabwe and its five SADC trading partners (2000-2012)
(2016-05)Theoretical models of intra industry trade (IIT) have explained it using features of developed countries, and to this end many studies have mainly focused on industrialised nations. The turn of the millennium witnessed ... -
THE EXTERNAL DEBT MANAGEMENT PROBLEM: THE CASE OF ZIMBABWE (2000 – 2012).
(2013-11-21)This research reflects on the debt management problem in Zimbabwe. Like any other country Zimbabwe has a Constitutional legal framework that touches on debt management. The major issue at hand is why Zimbabwe is failing ... -
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 ... -
The factor structure and psychometric properties of the study skills questionnaire and the moderating role of self efficacy in academic performance
(2014-07-25)The purpose of this study was to establish the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Study Skills questionnaire (SSQ) and the moderating role of self efficacy in academic performance. The study utilised a ... -
The factor structure and psychometric properties of the study skills questionnaire and the moderating role of self efficacy in academic performance
(2016-06)The purpose of this study was to establish the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Study Skills questionnaire (SSQ) and the moderating role of self efficacy in academic performance. The study utilised a ... -
Factors affecting food and nutrition security in Goromonzi district, Moshonaland East Province of Zimbabwe
(2016-08)This study seeks to establish factors affecting household food and nutrition security in Goromonzi District. It is motivated by the fact that household food insecurity in Goromonzi (11.7 %) is comparatively higher than ...
