SHUKRANI Kwanza kabisa shukurani za dhati anastahiki Mwenyezi Mungu Mtukufu ambaye ameniwezesha kufanya kazi hii kwa afya njema na nguvu nyingi. Pili, namshukuru kwa dhati mwalimu na msimamizi wangu wa utafiti huu Dkt Elias Manandi Songoyi aliyekubali au aliyejitolea kuwa mlezi na msimamizi wa kazi hii akielewa shida mbalimbali za mwanafunzi/mtoto wake kwa kunielekeza, kuniongoza, kunikosoa na kunishauri hadi kukamilika vyema tasnifu hii. Shukurani nyingine ziwaendee walimu wangu walionisome...
ABSTRACT This dissertation is an exploration of the relationship that exists between ethnography and implicature by combining the two theories, with the Shona (Zezuru dialect) funeral gathering being the case study. The study will analyse utterances made during Shona culture funeral gatherings looking at the linguistic use by investigating how culture influences it to generate implicature through non observance of Grice conversational maxims. Ethnography of communication and conversational im...
ABSTRACT Delivering effective governance have been identified as a steering wheel for development and developing countries have been encouraged to be effective and efficient in the provision of services .However many developing countries especially in Africa are characterised by poor governance and unethical practices which then impedes development and local economic growth. There have been efforts by international organisations such as the United Nations and SADC to try and reduce the injust...
ABSTRACT . This study examined the social and economic factors for Makonde language maintenance in Mkoma village in Newala Tanzania. It also examined contexts of languages use and significance of minority languages. The study employed qualitative and quantitative approaches. Forty respondents who are native Makonde speakers living in Mkoma village participated in the research. Fifteen respondents participated in oral interviews and twenty five participated by filling up questionnaires. The ma...
ABSTRACT This study examines the use of Twitter images to communicate pain, anger, grief, hope, determination and other sentiments resulting from loss. By focusing on images shared on the Twitter handle #BringBackOurGirls started as a social media campaign against the kidnapping of school-going Nigerian girls by a militant group, Boko Horam, the research analyses how meanings are constructed through several codes. Drawing insights from semiotic concepts and theorizations about the role of soc...
Abstract The aim of the study was to explore the frames used in the representation of black women in two western films namely ‘The Help’ (2011) and ‘Django Unchained’ (2012). A qualitative research approach was used and data was collected through Questionnaires, Archival research and personal Observations methods. The study was also informed by Framing and Audience Reception theories. The study found out that black women are depicted as slaves and domestic workers working under white ...
SHUKURANI Awali ya yote, ninamshukuru Mungu wangu mwenyezi kwa kunipa nguvu na kuniwezesha kukamilisha tasnifu hii. Hakika, Mungu ni mwema sana maishani mwangu. Pili, ninawashukuru wasimamizi na walimu wangu, Dkt. Rafiki Y. Sebonde na Prof. John G. Kiango, kwa mwongozo, jitihada na ushauri wao makini vilivyoniwezesha kukamilisha tasnifu hii. Hakuna awezaye kuwalipa ila Mungu pekee. Tatu, ninamshukuru sana mwalimu wangu, Prof. Hermas J.M. Mwansoko, kwa kunijengea msingi imara katika stadi za ...
SHUKRANI Kwanza kabisa ninatoa shukrani zangu za dhati kwa Mwenyezi Mungu ambaye amenijalia uhai, afya ya roho na mwili na ufahamu wa kuniwezesha kufanya kazi hii. Kuna michango na miongozo ya watu mbalimbali walioniwezesha kukamilisha tasnifu hii. Ninawashukuru wote walionisaidia mpaka kufikia hapa. Ningependa niwataje wote, lakini nitawataja baadhi tu ambao michango na miongozo yao imejitokeza zaidi. Dokta Elias M. Songoyi anastahili kupewa kipaumbele miongoni mwa watu walioniwezesha kufan...
Abstract The study explored the uptake of converged newsroom platforms in Zimbabwe focusing on Media Centre from 2016 to date. The study aimed to explore the uptake of a converged newsroom platforms in Zimbabwe focusing on Media Centre from 2016 up to date; determine how converged newsroom platforms enhance democracy and free circulation of news across the globe; and establish how converged newsroom platforms lead to multitasking while enforcing professionalism. The study was qualitative in n...
ABSTRACT A hasty trial, judgement and sentence of Jesus attracted my attention into a close investigation of the nature of Jewish and Roman Judiciary systems. The death sentence which was passed on Jesus appears to have been based on fragile grounds, accusations which could not have worth a death sentence at all. This project seeks to find out or investigate the actual reason which led to Jesus‘ death which might be beyond what is presented in the gospels. The paper gives a literary appreci...
Abstract This study attempts an eclectic approach on the nexus between theZimbabwean crisis, migration and identity using postcolonial theory in exploring Zimbabwean post-colonial politics. An extensive investigation into the nexus between the Zimbabwean crisis, migration and identity through re-tracing the past historical experiences of Zimbabwe is made while at the same time consulting a wide range of post colonial literature that falls within the field. I also consider the phenomena of mig...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the Social Darwinist ideology, racism and conflict in selected Hollywood films about Africa looking at the case study of Tears of the Sun, Hotel Rwanda and Blood Diamond. The aim of the study was to interrogate the interaction of Social Darwinist ideology, race and conflict in selected Hollywood films about Africa with sub-objectives of establishing perceptions, determining conflict interpretations, assessing racial perspectives, identifying filmic techniques use...
Abstract The research examines the History of Tonga relocation from Binga, it pays particular attention to the reasons behind their movement, the various settlements they established and the reasons behind the abandonment of the settlements. The study will focus on Tonga settlement in Kana valley and highlight on the social, cultural and economic activities of the group. The study will also highlight on the arrival of the Karanga into Kana valley and the reasons behind their evictions from Rh...
ABSTRACT The research sought to assess the housing provision in third world cities using the case study of Bulawayo City Council. The study assessed the housing challenges in line with the requirements of the sustainable development Goal (SDG) Goal 11 which calls for cities to be inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. The imbalance between housing demand and housing supply in urban Bulawayo was identified as the statement of the problem. The purpose of the study was to investigate the fa...
Abstract This research was an analysis of gender imbalances in political representation in Zimbabwe in the context of Gweru Urban Constituency since 1980-2013. A review of the causes and factors that militates against women political representation was discussed. Also the reasons why women should be politically represented and the legal and structural policies promoting women political representation was also discuss. Theories were the support base of the thesis. Both qualitative and quantita...