University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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An investigation into the role of recognition in improving staff morale and reducing staff turnover : the case of ZIMASCO Private Limited (October 2006 - April 2012)
(2017-08)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the role of recognition in improving staff morale and reducing staff turnover using the case of Zimasco Private Limited. In order to achieve that, a structured questionnaire ... -
The role of microfinance institutions in poverty alleviation in developing economies : the case of Zimbabwe
(2017-08)One critical aspect faced by developing economies the world over is that of poverty and economic security. The issue is so critical to such an extent that its eradication is mentioned as the first of the United Nations ... -
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH’S RESPONSE TO POST DEATH RITUALS IN MUSAMI, 1980 – 2008: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
(2017)The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe has addressed indigenous post-death rites to varying depth and scope.This study examined the extent to which the Catholic Church in Musami, Zimbabwe has succeeded in implementing inculturation. ... -
Modeling floods in the Middle Zambezi Basin using remote sensing and hydrological modeling techniques.
(2016-07)Mbire District, in the Middle Zambezi Basin, experiences floods annually. The study aimed at applyingremote sensing and hydrodynamic modeling tools to map, and understand flood processes in order to improve flood management ... -
Assessing the rate of sedimentation of the Lubovane reservoir and the implications on the lifespan of the Lusip Project in Sphofaneni, Swaziland
(2016-07)An average of 19% of the reservoir storage volumes has been lost to sedimentation in Africa. The Lubovane reservoir in Swaziland, having been commissioned in 2009, is not an exception to sedimentation as all reservoirs ... -
Assessment of groundwater vulnerability in Norton Town, Zimbabwe.
(2016-07)The current threats of climate change have prompted the dependency on groundwater as a sustainable supply of domestic water. As a result, maintaining groundwater quality has remained a critical intervention for many local ... -
An evaluation of the public procurement systems and how they impact on the competitive of state-owned entrprises in the post - deregulation era : the case of TEL-ONE (PVT) LTD 2009 - 2012
(2017-08)This study sought to evaluate the public procurement systems and how they impact on the competitiveness of commercialized state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with a specific focus on TelOne (Pvt) Ltd. The objectives of the study ... -
Effects of land use changes on water quality in Eerste River, South Africa
(2016-07)Landuse/land cover change is the key factor causing water quality changes worldwide. Stellenbosch town in the Western Cape, South Africa depends on Eerste River water for drinking and irrigation. The water quality of Eerste ... -
A critical analysis into the success of public private partnerships towards economic development of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013
(2017-03)Public Private Partnerships are a critical aspect for economic development in Zimbabwe. The research sought to assess the success of the public private partnerships in economic development of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013.The ... -
Parameter and practice of development control in Zimbabwe: An evaluation of the System of Development Control with emphasis on the Determination of Planning Permission Applications and Appeals 1976 to 1996.
(2017-09)The concern of the study is to document and evaluate the development control process in Zimbabwe. Development control is an interventionist tool used by government to regulate development. This regulatory mechanism has ... -
An assessment of the role of regional organisations in maintaining peace and security in Africa: A case study of the South African Development Community (SADC) on the full implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) in Zimbabwe 2008-2013
(2017-06)Conflicts have been on the increase on the African continent in recent years. These have varied in strength with some assuming severe consequences, while others have manifested themselves after a call for elections in a ... -
A study of the relationship between corporate governance board characteristics and practices, and business performance of Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed banks
(2017-03)The overriding aim of this study was to study the relationship between corporate governance board characteristics and practices, and business performance of banks listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) at the end of ... -
The impact of urban expansion into peri-urban communal areas on rural women’s land Rights: A case study of Seke Communal Area, Zimbabwe
(2017)The author of this dissertation is a lawyer with a background of a rural upbringing and is very alive to the embeddedness of rural women’s lives in land for livelihoods and fosters a desire to improve their land rights. ... -
Security sector reform: State security and human security relations in Zimbabwe - the case of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) 1980-2008
(2017-03)This thesis examined the origins, concepts and practices of the security sector reform (SSR), as the independent variable, using state security (SS) and human security (SS) as the dependent variables for analysis. The ... -
Transformation of small-scale artisanal gold mining in Zimbabwe through investment in appropriate technology and promoting the concept of sustainable development: The possibility of industrial small-scale mining
(2008-04)Artisanal gold mining is slowly adopting technology formally used in medium to large size mines and developing it into innovative, specialized equipment tailored to conditions pertaining to remote locations in Zimbabwe. ... -
A value chain analysis of flue cured virginia leaf tobacco in Zimbabwe
(2016)Tobacco is undoubtedly the major agricultural export crop for Zimbabwe raking in close to a billion United States dollars in 2012. Flue Cured Virginia tobacco remains one of the few economically viable options for Zimbabwe ... -
An evaluation of genotype × tillage system interaction in maize (Zea mays L) based on a comparison of Conservation and Conventional systems on contrasting soilsin Zimbabwe
(2016)Poor rainfall, increasing temperatures, increasing population and poor soils pose threats and concerns over survival of the human population. Conservation agriculture (CA), a potential mitigation solution to these threats, ... -
The effects of weighting in the regression analysis of survey data collected using non-probabilistic sampling methods: A secondary data analysis
(2017-06)Introduction When surveys are conducted especially for hidden populations, data is rarely collected using random sampling which is the ideal way to collect representative data. However, it is common practice to analyse ... -
Delays in performing emergency caesarean sections at Harare maternity hospital and Mbuya Nehanda hospital: Causes and outcomes
(2017-07)Introduction The ideal decision-to-delivery interval (DDI) for emergency Caesarean sections (ECS) quoted in international guidelines is 30minutes. Achieving this DDI is anticipated to improve perinatal outcomes. It has ... -
Microbiology of puerperal sepsis and its clinical implications among HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected women in a hospital sample in Zimbabwe
(2017-07)Title: Microbiology of puerperal sepsis and its clinical implications in a Hospital sample in Zimbabwe Introduction: Puerperal sepsis is infection of the female genital tract occurring at any time between the rupture ...
