ABSTRACT The research study sought to explore the connection between NCDs prevention and control and sustainable development in Harare. The purpose was achieved through exploring the NCD health care system, the existing environment for prevention and control of the NCDs and also documenting how the population is being engaged in NCDs prevention and control activities. The methodology that the researcher adopted was the qualitative research method. In depth interviews, observations and focus g...
ABSTRACT The Zimbabwean urban environments are facing several challenges to which Public Private Partnerships are a possible solution. The field of urban regeneration is comparable to this. This research examined the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in development, specifically in urban regeneration with specific focus on Harare City as a case study. The research also sought to examine challenges affecting PPPs, as well as critical success factors for the implementation of these ini...
ABSTRACT The current study was carried out to investigate on the efficacy of the cost cutting measures implemented at ZINARA in an attempt to enhance the financial performance of the organisation. The researcher opted for a descriptive research design which was effectively coalesced with a qualitative research approach. A systematic sampling technique was employed to identify the 45 respondents to questionnaires and 5 interviewees from the management and employees of ZINARA. Results indicated...
ABSTRACT Pricing of hotel rooms is a key player in the tourism industry as it has a bearing on the nature of the hotel’s client mix and occupancy levels. The researcher noticed an unbalanced client mix and heavy debtors age analysis which led to a research being carried out on the pricing system at the Victoria Falls Hotel. Literature from other scholars was reviewed mainly pertaining to the different approaches to pricing, pricing strategies for a hotel, controls over pricing policy implem...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate socialization factors influencing financial behaviors among university students in Zimbabwe. In this harsh economy evidenced in Zimbabwe where students’ no longer receive grants and loans, college life seems to be difficult for the university students and the situation requires one to be able to manage their finances well and to be financially literate. Theoretical and empirical literatures were both reviewed on socialization agents so a...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to highlight on the levels of identity achievement amongst senior high school students, the study wanted to unveil underlying fundamental aspects of identity amongst senior High School students in order to assist with behaviour modification as identity is a key player in behaviour outcomes. The research wanted to address mainly the issue of lack of identity amongst senior high school students in Gweru, lack of identity was manifested through maladaptive b...
ABSTRACT This study evaluates the effect of the Fast Track Land and Agrarian Reforms in Umguza District, Ward 10 Resettlement area as a case study and Ward 7 as a control area. The hypothesis is that the Fast Track Land and Agrarian Reforms have impacted positively on food security at household level. The research methodology employed is explained as well as the policy context for Land and Agrarian Reforms both on paper and practice, is reviewed. The study is underpinned by the Learning U Cur...
ABSTRACT Globalization and the continued interdependencies in the international arena have intensified the growth and status of non-governmental organizations in the 21st century. Funded by great powers these NGOs have taken part as the leading practitioners of development in Africa. However, such measures are posing threats to the power and sovereignty of African governments, resulting in these States’s obscurely reactions and labeling of NGOs as agents of imperialism. As a result, the exi...
ABSTRACT The study sought to evaluate the impact of the domestic prepaid meter on revenue generation at Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) focusing on Gweru urban district. The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of prepaid meter system on revenue generation and to offer recommendations based on research findings to help ZETDC improve its revenue generation while fulfilling customer satisfaction. Literature review established that while prepaid...
ABSTRACT This study sought to analyse the applicability of risk based internal auditing in Crowne Plaza Monomotapa Hotel. The literature from different authors was reviewed concerning the research topic. The main goal of this research was to analyse if risk based internal auditing can be applied in the hotel, how can it be implemented and is there adequate staff and resources for it to be implemented. The researcher used a descriptive design as a research design. The researcher used stratifie...
ABSTRACT This research sought to analyse if the use of ICT improves the public sector management systems using Bindura Municipality as a case study The research objectives were provided and these includes to assess the role of ICT in management systems, to assess the extent to which BM is using ICT, to analyse the effectiveness of ICT in improving BM management systems, to identify challenges faced in the use of ICT, opportunities and to recommend solutions that can improve the use of ICT in ...
ABSTRACT The AU in its 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration pledged not to bequeath to future generations of Africans a legacy of wars and guns by silencing the guns by 2020. Since then the AU through its guiding principle of “African Solutions to African Problems” has made significant strides to enhance peace and security on the continent. In Somalia, the AU through AMISOM has shown that it is capable of conducting a successful peacekeeping operation as evidenced by the political and secu...
ABSTRACT This research was undertaken to investigate the effects of impact of non-implementation of internal audit recommendations on the financial performance of MSU. The objective of this study is to identify factors hindering the implementation of internal audit recommendations and to determine the relationship between effective implementation of the recommendations and organisational performance. The research is qualitative in nature. The research was based on case study of Midlands State...
ABSTRACT The dissertation’s main aim is to look closely at Child Participation and Involvement in Child Protection Committees in Mutare District. Dora ward 5, Mutare rural was used as the case study in this study. The research objectives were to investigate the community’s understanding of child rights and child participation and verify the extent and levels of child participation and involvement as a right in Child Protection Committees within Dora ward 5, as well as to document and devi...
ABSTRACT The research was mainly concerned in knowing the risk and protective factors of para-suicide among the youths of Chegutu as well as assessing the extent in which the youth of Chegutu were at risk of para-suicide. The fact that the youths are the ones that are at risk of suicidal behaviours is what drove the researcher to carry out a study to scientifically prove the extent of this truth. In the collection of her data the researcher used a quantitative approach on the bases that the t...