University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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An evaluation of distribution strategies in the capital equipment market in Zimbabwe : a case of Co-Plant Technology P/L (2009 - 2012 )
(2017-08)The aim of the study was to ascertain and draw conclusions on the extent of distribution strategies employed by Con-Plant Technology P/L (CPT). The successful implementation of an effective distribution strategy according ... -
Integration of physicochemical assessment of water quality with remote sensing techniques for the Dikgathong Damin Botswana.
(2016-12)Water quality has become a global concern due to ever increasing population and developmental activities that are polluting water resources. Botswana’s water resources are threatened by various pollution sources such as ... -
An evaluation of the critical success factor for the adoption and utilization of ICTs to attain sustainable competitive advantage in Zimbabwe's hypercompetitive telecommunications industry : the case of TEL-ONE (PVT) LTD (2009 - 2012)
(2017-08)Telecommunication markets are complex and require a wide range of skills from users who access the networks, engineers who maintain them and policy makers who regulate, not to mention that high capacity IP networks are ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of the strategic formulation process at Safeguard (Pvt) LTD 2006 - 2011
(2017-08)The study sought to asess how Safeguard formulâtes its stratégies and to establish the effectiveness of strategy formulation at the organisation. The objectives of the study were to establish the effectiveness of strategy ... -
Assessment of groundwater vulnerability due to urban settlements: A case study of Temeke District in Dar Es Salaam City, Tanzania
(2016-12)The world’s human population is increasing at an unprecedented rate with much of this growth taking place in towns and citiesof developing countries.Dar es Salaamin United Republic of Tanzania is one of the fastest growing ... -
Assessment of the performance of wastewater treatment plants: A case study of Gammams And Otjomuise Wastewater Treatment Plants in Windhoek, Namibia.
(2016-12)Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), if not operated properly, may cause undesirable effects such as eutrophication. Gammams and Otjomuise are two WWTPs, treating domestic wastewater in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. ... -
An investigation of groundwater vulnerability within the vicinity of a landfill: A case study of Pomona Landfill, Harare.
(2016-12)Landfills are considered to be one of the major threats to groundwater quality. The study focused on Pomona Landfill in Harare which is the only official active landfill for Harare City Council. The main purpose of this ... -
Implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) as a tool to improve competitiveness in mining industry :the case of Hwange Colliery Company (HCCL) (2010 - 2013)
(2017-08)The research explores the implementation of ERP for competitive advantage by mining companies in Zimbabwe. Hwange Colliery Company was used as the case for the study. In the study, the following areas were looked at,benefits ... -
Investigating how ICT has enhanced SME businesses in Zimbabwe : the case of SMEs in harare's CBD
(2017-08)The research presents the results of the study carried out to investigate how Information Communication and Technology (ICT) has enhanced Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) businesses in Zimbabwe. Information and Communication ... -
An evaluation of brand perception in Zimbabwe's commercial banking sector : the case of Agricultural Development Bank of Zimbabwe (2009 - 2012)
(2017-08)The general conclusion from literature is that positive perception of a brand results in increased organisational performance by enabling the firm to be easily identifiable, differentiable and strategically positioned in ... -
An evaluation of the internal control systems at Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) of service delivery (2009 - 2012)
(2017-08)The aim of this study is to evaluate the internal control system in ZETDC (Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company) on service delivery with regards to the period 2009 to 2012. This is the period when ... -
An investigation into the impact of mergers and aquisitions on the aquiring firm : a study of CBZ Holdings (2004 - 2012)
(2017-08)Commercial banks have engaged in strategic mergers and acquisitions (“M&As”) for expansion purposes both domestically and internationally. M&As initiated by banks post the 2004 banking crisis period have changed the landscape ... -
Assessment of river health using physico-chemical parameters and macroinvertebrates: A case study of Mungonya River in Kigoma, Tanzania.
(2016-12)Mungonya River is subjected to anthropogenic activities impacts from upstream to downstream, because of rapid population increases in the basin. The main pollution sources include irrigation, washing, bathing, brick making, ... -
An investigation into existence of fit between HR strategy and the business strategy, and the implications for organizational performance : a case of Surface Investment (PVT) LTD in Zimbabwe (January 2010 to December 2012)
(2017-08)During the period January 2010 to December 2012, Surface Investments (Pvt) Ltd performed inconsistently and failed to achieve set targets. The company’s set goals and objectives were to attain a target of 600 metric tonnes ... -
An analysis of marketing strategies employed by parastatals : a case of Grain Marketing Board - Silo brands (2009 - 2012)
(2017-08)Literature indicated that effective marketing strategies results in increase in sales, increase in market share, increase in profits and assists organizations in focusing their concentration on resource utilization to win ... -
Determination of optimal bank lending rates under the multi-currency regime in Zimbabwe
(2017-08)The beginning of 2009 saw the ushering in of the multi-currency system in Zimbabwe. The banking sector was resultantly affected, mainly in the area of determination of optimal lending rates. The purpose of the research was ... -
A GIS-Based approach for identifying suitable sites for rainwater harvesting technologies in Kasungu District, Malawi.
(2016-12)Kasungu district in Malawi has mainly been affected by erratic rainfall that are characterised by dry spells. Almost each year the district receives rainfall that is unevenly distributed spatially and temporal hence threatens ... -
Assessment and development of remote sensing based algorithms for water quality monitoring in Olushandja Dam, North-Central Namibia.
(2016-07)Olushandja Dam is amongst Namibia’s inland water bodies that store and supply water to towns such as Outapi, Oshikuku and Oshakati. The dam is part of a complex water supply system that transports inter-basin water from ... -
An investigation into pension funds survival strategies during hyperinflation and how they adjusted to a multi-currency regime (2009 - 2012)
(2017-08)The viability of pension funds in Zimbabwe was threatened by the hyper inflationary environment that prevailed in the period January 2000 – January 2009. A multi –currency regime was introduced to curb hyperinflation in ... -
Impact of adopting the multiple currency system on banking sector confidence in Zimbabwe (2009 - 2013)
(2017-08)“It’s all about confidence stupid. Every financial system depends on trust. We are in a full-blown crisis because investors and financial managers have lost that trust…” Samuelson (2008) The issue of confidence in banking ...
