University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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Morphological characterization and genetic diversity assessment of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst. Ex A. Rich.) accessions in Ethiopia.
(thesis (unpublished), 2019-06-01)African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst. Ex A. Rich.) Harms) (AYB) is an underutilized tropical leguminous plant which produces edible seed grain, leaf spinach and tubers. Africa yam bean possess a greater potential ... -
Invasive plant species of savanna rangelands: Are they a threat or an opportunity?
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-11-01)Invasive and less palatable plant species are prevalent on most rangelands. Finding ways of utilising them should be a research priority. This study evaluated the threats and potential uses of invasive plant species ... -
Ecology of maize-cowpea intercropping on biological nitrogen fixation, productivity and grain mineral composition along soil fertility gradients in Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-10-01)Recurrent droughts, infertile soils, lack of adequate machinery and other inputs are jeopardizing crop production in the smallholder farming sector of Sub Saharan Africa. Diversification and intensification of farming ... -
Assessing the genetic value of exotic maize inbred lines and agronomic performance of their corresponding maize single-cross hybrids with the elite CIMMYT lines.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06-01)Exotic germplasm is known to improve productivity and variability of the locally adapted populations, however little has been done to assess gains that could be attained after genetic integrations in the CIMMYT-Zimbabwe ... -
Investigations on climate smart agriculture practices use among smallholder farmers to cope with climate change and variability in Mozambique.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06-01)The effects of climate change and variability on agriculture are severe, and constitute one of the most significant emerging challenges to household livelihoods in Africa. As such, it is imperative ... -
Human-wildlife conflict in Mbire District: Towards a compensation framework for wildlife induced injuries and loss of human life.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018)Wildlife resources in communal areas are meant to benefit local people and ensure that good outcomes are maximised. Conservation outcomes are jeopardised with human wildlife conflict which has resulted in human injuries ... -
Institutions governing the management of thatching grass, emerging practices and implications for livelihoods: The case of ward 26, Nyabira resettlement area, Zvimba district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-12)The study focused on institutions governing the management of thatching grass emerging practices and implications livelihoods in Ward 26, Nyabira, Zvimba District. The community of Nyabira is one of the very few left ... -
Analysing the impact of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Africa’s economic development: The case of Zimbabwe (2010-2018).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-05)This research analyses the impact of Forum for China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on the development of African economies with specific reference to Zimbabwe between 2010 and 2018. FOCAC was established in 2000, at a time ... -
Urban land use conflicts in Harare: Exploring the notion of inclusive cities through an analysis of urban agriculture in Mabvuku suburb.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019)The study focuses on urban land use conflicts in Harare, exploring the notion of inclusive cities paying particular attention to the analysis of urban agriculture in Mabvuku suburb.The study used Henry Lefebvre(1991)’s ... -
The marginalization of indigenous vegetables at household level in Figtree.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018)Household nutrition security and the individual nutritional status respond to trends in food consumption in Zimbabwe. The objective of this study was to investigate the status of indigenous vegetables at household level ... -
The role of the Ministry of Tourism in promoting economic integration in SADC. The case of Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)This study focuses on the role of Zimbabwe’s tourism in promoting economic integration within SADC with Zimbabwe being the case study. This study was inspired by the lack of a clear tourism identity for Zimbabwe in tourism ... -
Contestations about professionalism for graduate teaching assistants having intimate affairs with their students at tertiary education institutions: A case of the University of Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-02)The research focused on intimate or sexual relationships between Graduate Teaching Assistants and students. It employed the qualitative approach to investigate the reasons for the continued prevalence of such affairs. The ... -
Designing of Large Scale Grid Connected PV Systems
(2017-07)Grid-connected PV systems are usually installed to increase power availability and at the same time enhancing the performance of the electricity network by reducing the power losses and improving the voltage profile of the ... -
Variation in bioavailable zinc and iron in Zimbabwe and their effects on crop productivity and quality.
(2020-11-01)Dietary micronutrient deficiencies remain prevalent in southern Africa, especially among rural households consuming staple plant-based diets. Despite evidence of improved micronutrient concentration in staple grains ... -
Genetic characterization of striga gesnerioides and its control strategies in tobacco (nicotiana tabacum).
(thesis (unpublished), 2020-09-01)Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is an important contributor to the GDP and export revenue of Zimbabwe. One of the emerging threats to tobacco production is Striga gesnerioides, a root parasitic weed which belongs to the ... -
Evaluation of the antimycobacterial properties of plant extracts from Vernonia adoensis.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-10)Tuberculosis (TB), is a mycobacterial infection resulting from Mycobacterium uberculosis. Two million individuals die annually due to TB and currently, treating this infection is a massive challenge owing to the emergence ... -
Immuno-epidemiology of helicobacter pylori-associated autoimmune conditions in Zimbabwean patients.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-10)The bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) colonizes the human gastric mucosa and is a recognized causative agent for peptic ulcer disease. The prevalence of H. pylori infection in Zimbabwe is unknown. Treatment requires ... -
Characterisation pollen allergens in Zimbabwe of grass.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018)IgE mediated hypersensitivity affects more than 25% of the industrialized countries. The first wave was that of inhalant allergies and this has been recorded as a series of ISAAC studies. The second wave is emerging and ... -
A critical assessment of the e-readiness status of Zimbabwe’s public sector institutions: Exploring the Registrar General Department’s level of preparedness to utilise the passport application system (2012-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-03)The proliferation of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the public sector has influenced modern states to adopt e-government systems in order to accelerate the delivery of public services and heighten citizens’ ... -
Community share ownership trusts (CSOTs) as policy instruments for economic empowerment: The case of Marange-Zimunya CSOT (2012-2015).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-03)This study is about Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOTs) introduced in Zimbabwe as one of the several policy instruments in the implementation of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act, Chapter 14: 33. CSOT ...
