University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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Using women's voices and experiences to interrogate the efficacy of the International Criminal Justice System (ICJS): The case of the Rwanda 1994 Genocide.
(2019-10-01)This study analyzes the interactions between the International Criminal Justice System (ICJS) and survivor witnesses of conflict related sexual violence (CRSV) committed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. It focuses on ... -
Effects of nitrogen fertilization and precipitation decline on tree-grass interactions in Southern African Savannas
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-10)Savannas are heterogeneous ecosystems comprising of a co-dominance of herbaceous and woody species and these ecosystems support millions of people as well as diverse mammalia species. Recent research has established that ... -
Effects of elephant densities on landscape heterogeneity in relation to surface water availability: A GIS and remote sensing-based approach
(2019-10)Predictions have been made on the effect of increased elephant (Loxodonta africana) densities on landscape heterogeneity change as a result of artificial waterholes in semi-arid savanna landscapes of southern Africa. ... -
Isolation and characterization of extracts from wild edible and non-edible mushrooms in Zimbabwe
(2019-10)Poor nutrition and an increasing emergence of infectious diseases, particularly in developing countries, represent major threats to human health. Mushrooms are known to possess numerous bioactivities such as antioxidant ... -
GIS and remote sensing applications for modelling the distribution of elephants and their interaction with vegetation
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-10)Knowledge of elephant (Loxodonta africana) interaction with vegetation is critical for conservation of the mega-herbivore and of other wildlife species found in the ecosystem. Although the impact of elephants on vegetation ... -
A legal analysis of the constitutional right to basic education in Zimbabwe and South Africa
(2019-10)The year 1990 was a momentous year with world countries agreeing for the first time, through the World Declaration on Education for All, 1990, (World Declaration) that basic education was the type of education which would ... -
Collective planning and management of rural water infrastructure in developing countries: A case study of community boreholes in Chiredzi district, Zimbabwe
(2018-11-16)Collective planning and management of water is increasingly recognised as a necessary strategy for the long-term sustainability of rural water infrastructure. In developing countries, a significant number of water schemes ... -
An impact assessment of the global financial crisis on donor funding to Zimbabwean non-governmental organisations and recommended strategies for sustainability
(2018-03)This study assesses the impact of the global financial crisis on the inflow of donor funding to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Zimbabwe. NGOs have been instrumental in improving the livelihoods of many needy ... -
The impact of social media on marketing communications in commercial banks in Zimbabwe: The case of AGRIBANK
(2018-03)The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of social media in commercial banks in Zimbabwe through a case study of Agribank. The bank has been struggling to break even posting increasing losses in the midst of low ... -
Adoption of internet and mobile banking in the Zimbabwe commercial banking sector: The case of Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe
(2018-03)This study is an investigation into the criticality of adopting internet and mobile banking by commercial banks in Zimbabwe. It looks at the benefits these two alternative delivery channels offer and the challenges associated ... -
An evaluation of the impact of downsizing on organisational performance at MBCA Bank Private Limited from July 2009 to December 2011
(2018-03)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of downsizing on organisational performance focusing on MBCA bank covering the period July 2009 to December 2011. The banking industry witnessed operational challenges ... -
An assessment of the self-service technology (SST) on firm performance in the financial sector in Zimbabwe: A case study of FBC Bank 2009 - 11
(2018-03)The fast advancing global information infrastructure such as information technology, computer networks, Internet and telecommunications have enabled the development of the electronic commerce at a global level. The nearly ... -
A study of the efficacy of corporate governance frameworks in state-owned enterprises (SOEs): A case study of Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)
(2018-03)The broad objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of corporate governance frameworks in State- Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Zimbabwe against a backdrop of a strong view that many state owned enterprises lack sound ... -
An investigation of the sufficiency of credit risk management in the banking sector:The case of Zimbabwe
(2017-11)This study sought to investigate the sufficiency of credit risk management in the banking banking sector in Zimbabwe, and reviews the existing literature on the sufficiency of credit risk management in banking sector in ... -
An evaluation of the green awareness of Zimbabwean companies with regard to the disposal of ICT equipment
(2018-03)The appearance of e-waste on our landfill indicates a serious problem regarding the appropriate handling of obsolete equipment. The proliferation of obsolete computers and computer equipment at auction floors, dumps and ... -
A study of the effects of accountability, transparency and good leadership to the success of Zimbabwean church administrated business : a multi-case study
(2018-03)The Church is widely regarded as a non profit making organization which does not make substantial incomes and very few people would want to find out what really transpires in a church. Although churches are spiritual ... -
Investigating the trade-off between microfinance sustainability and the depth of outreach: A case of Zimbabwe microfinance institutions
(2018-03)The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether financially sustainable MFIs can still play their strategic role of poverty alleviation by providing financial services to the poorest and low-income households. This was ... -
The impact of mobile banking on traditional banking trasactions in Zimbabwe: The case of ZB Bank
(2018-03)This research focused on analyzing the impact of mobile banking on traditional banking transactions, which assisted in ascertaining whether mobile banking was still just a delivery channel for banking services or the way ... -
An evaluation of talent management system in the Zimbabwean healthcare industry: A case study of Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals (February 2010 - June 2013)
(2018-03)This study focuses on talent management in the healthcare industry. Talent retention and engagement are perceived to be among the challenges facing human capital management and this is compounded by lack of strategies to ... -
Enhancing the contribution of a public sector buying office in public procurement : A study of the University of Zimbabwe's procurement system (2009 - 2013)
(2018-03)The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the University of Zimbabwe’s Buying Office had effectively contributed to public procurement processes between 2009 and 2013. Public procurement has been accused of being ...
