ABSTRACT The research mainly focused on investigating the influence of religion in promoting early child marriages in Masvingo. This paper employs the qualitative research method. Data was collected using interviews. The study found out that, the doctrine is the main cause of child marriages in that they follow the steps of their late elders who implement the teachings. The study found out that, the doctrine undermines the rights of women in the church and in their homestead and young girls b...
Abstract This study seeks to assess the effectiveness of the ZRP,CID, Drugs and Narcotics department in dealing with drug abuse issues in Zimbabwe. The study used the case study of Mbare for the research. This is because Mbare is ranked highest in drug abuse cases in Zimbabwe. The study sought to uncover the nature of drug abuse in Zimbabwe and establish causes and effects of drug abuse. The study found unemployment and peer pressure among the major cause of drug abuse. The effects of drug ab...
ABSTRACT This research seeks to examine the upholding of employee rights in Zimbabwe and to see what has been done to promote employee rights particularly in the private security sector. After there were widespread reports of unfair labour practices in the country with employers taking advantage of the economic crises in the country to abuse employee rights. The abuse of employee rights dates back to the colonial era and even after independence which had been achieved with the support of trad...
ABSTRACT The main focus of the research was on the socio-economic impact of quarry mining on surrounding communities. The research focused on Mutoko district’s ward 7 which is where Natural Stone Exporting Company is situated. The research was aimed at establishing strategies and means to enable the community to benefit from its natural finite resource. The research aimed at identifying and assessing the impacts of the operations of Natural Stone Exporting Company and to establish the effec...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine the causes and effects of domestic violence on the survivors in Makusha, Shurugwi. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies were used in gathering the essential data related to this study. This included the use of questionnaires as well as in-depth interviews. The study was guided with Structuration and the Social learning theories as they help with relevant theoretical perspectives. The study‟s findings confirmed that the major causes...
ASTRACT This study was carried out in Bikita South District in Masvingo Province of Zimbabwe. The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in environmental management in Bikita South. Targeted population were drawn from Bikita South ward 2 from the traditional leadership of the area, Agriculture extension officer and the general populace using qualitative research method through purposive sampling and snowball. The research found out that th...
ABSTRACT This study examines the level and forms of participation of rural women in local governance in Zimbabwe with a focus on Mutasa Rural District in Manicaland Province. The study focused on women‟s participation in local governance and in decision making structures such as Council, Ward Development Committees (WADCOs), Ward Assemblies, Village Development Committees (VIDCOs), Village Assemblies and Water Point Committees (WPCs). The Liberal Feminist theory was used to guide this study...
Abstract The purpose of this research was to assess the role played by Fushai women-owned micro finance groups in reducing poverty in Bikita ward twenty. The objectives of the research were to examin the extent to which women owned micro finance groups have facilitated the reduction of poverty in rural areas, to examine models of rural micro finance and how they are run and to identify the challenges encounted by micro finance institutions, clients and staff in providing and accessing rural m...
ABSTRACT The thrust of this study was to investigate the impact of climate change and climate variability on rural women. It identifies the reasons why women are more vulnerable to climate change as compared to men and adaptation strategies implemented by women to adapt to the vagaries of climate change. The researcher selected women in ward 22 and 28 using random sampling. During the study, a structured questionnaire consisting of both closed and open-ended questions will be administered to ...
ABSRACT In the context of alarming poverty rates in rural Zimbabwe, this research was carried out to assess the contribution of public works programmes on poverty alleviation in ward 14 of Bikita district in Masvingo province. The research has been influenced by personal concerns which i strongly believe have influenced the selection of the research problem. My main concern is the deepening of poverty in the ward despite the prevalence of public works programmes as a policy option for the gov...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to explore the effects of SMEs on improving sustainable livelihoods in Zimbabwe and also to establish the challenges faced by the entrepreneurs that inhibit the growth of the sector. SMEs are the major economic drivers of Zimbabwe due to the outstanding impacts that include employment creation, wealth generation amongst others. A survey was carried out on a sample of 80 SMEs from the provincial town of Mashonaland Central that is Bindura Urban. The impact...
ABSTRACT The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome commonly known as HIV and AIDS have had negative consequences towards the well-being of young people in particular HIV positive Adolescents. In a country with high prevalence rate in Southern Africa, the number of adolescents born and living with HIV and AIDS is steadily increasing. As reported by the National AIDS Council (2011) there are more than 150 000 children born and living with HIV and AIDS who are belo...
Abstract The absence of traditional service providers (commercial banks) came the rise of microfinance institutions in marginalised rural areas. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the impact of microfinance on the livelihoods of rural people as a way of ensuring sustainable livelihood. The Makoni District in Manicaland Province was selected to be a case study of the impact of microfinance and VIRL a microfinance institution which is greatly active in the area. The microfinance ins...
ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the role that the Southern African Development Community has played in Zimbabwe’s quest for food security. Food insecurity is a major development problem in Zimbabwe despite food being the most basic of human needs. The study used qualitative research methods to interrogate the research topic. The report looked at the SADC objectives on food security and how these have been translated into programmes that improve the food security situation of Zimbabwe...
ABSTRACT This paper presents a review on the literature of tobacco farming on the observed research on the impact of tobacco farming on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers as well its impact on poverty alleviation. In this study I drew on the existing academic structure on tobacco farming in Zimbabwe. An examination of the factors that led farmers in partaking tobacco farming was carried out on 86smallholder farmers. The case was in Centenary District. This study was therefore initiated wi...