ABSTRACT Vegetation Condition Index (VCI), a function of Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) forms a very critical model for climate modelling, detecting crop yield productivity and yield prediction. It approximates the weather (rainfall) component in NDVI value and allows quantifying the impact of weather (rainfall) on maize crop. The thrust of this research study was to detect land suitability potential for maize crop based on VCI-drydekads in Mberengwa District, Ward 36 in view o...
ABSTRACT In Zimbabwe youth constitute a large percentage of the population and they are most marginalised group of people when it comes to resource allocation. As result their livelihoods have been affected by lack resources, capabilities and assets to improve their livelihoods. However the Zimbabwe government has made numerous efforts to improve the livelihoods of youth. One of the efforts done by the Zimbabwean government is to create the Ministry of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Em...
ABSTRACT The research was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of corporate downsizing as a cost reduction strategy, a case of Zimbabwe commercial banks. The objectives of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of downsizing as a cost reduction strategy, to determine factors to be considered when implementing downsizing, to assess the effect of implementing downsizing strategy on performance and to establish the measures to be adopted to ensure effective implementation of downsiz...
ABSTRACT The research aimed at analyzing the contribution of donor aid to rural development in Zimbabwe, taking Zhombe East as the case study from 2013-2017. This study was undertaken so as to have an evaluation on the work being done by donor organizations that are in Zhombe East on the rural community. Most of the development socially and economically in the area has much to do with donor organizations like Plan International however, there has been debate that these organizations have a hi...
ABSTRACT Since the late 1980s, Zimbabwe has experienced rising poverty for quite a number of years despite policy makers implementing trade liberalisation. Therefore, the study sought to determine the impact of trade liberalisation on poverty in Zimbabwe. Using time series data from 1986 to 2012, an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation criteria was employed to estimate the change of poverty in Zimbabwe. The study found out that trade liberalization has positive effect on poverty. Policy ma...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to examine the role played by WiPSU in promoting women's participation and representation in governance in the Midlands Province, with particular focus on Gweru, Kwekwe and Zvishavane. A qualitative research approach attempted to bring to light an understanding of the various dynamics that are shaping the level of women’s participation and representation in the political processes of the country. The three aforementioned areas were used to acquire p...
ABSTRACT A survey was carried out to evaluate the effect of extension techniques on the adoption of conservation agriculture. This was done through determining the effect of farmers‟ knowledge and challenges they face in practicing conservation agriculture in a bid to increase adoption of conservation agriculture. Literature was gathered on conservation agriculture and extension techniques from books, internet, journals and periodicals. Primary data was collected from communal areas of Shur...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of interest rates on loan repayment in MFIs situated in Gweru. In this harsh economy evidenced in Zimbabwe where NPL continues to be the talk of the day as some clients fails to service their debts due to various factors . Theoretical and empirical literatures were both reviewed on loan repayment so as to make derivations and give the basis for a strong analysis. Studies carried out in other countries were integrated in the empi...
ABSTRACT The Research Thesis has the aim of assessing the factors that contribute to the sexual abuse of disabled women in rural areas using the case study of Bikita District Ward 3. The study will focus on the plight of disabled women in Bikita District Ward 3, the factors that subject them to sexual abuse as well as the possible response mechanisms that can be implemented in a bid to reduce the rates of the sexual abuse of disabled women in rural areas. The Researcher was motivated to carry...
Abstract Historically, many governments in developing countries of the world had to resort to direct participation in the productive sectors of their economies owing to the dearth of private capital. Hence,a multiplicity of public organizations were set-up. From the experience of most of these countries, public organizations have mostly failed to achieve their goal–attainment function. Some inconclusive studies have pointed, among other factors, to the effect that social values may have on ...
Abstract Natural regeneration is an important component of forest dynamics, therefore the knowledge of the forest and requirements of different species are vital for proper planning of sustainable forest management. It is also important to understand how abiotic and biotic factors affect forest regeneration. This study looked at the effect of browsing, plant competition and fire on the regeneration of woody species in Onkumbula community forest in northern Namibia. The study was divided into ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to come up with a solution to problems that were being faced at the ZESA I.T department with regards to the way users report issues to the helpdesk and how support officers respond to these issues. ZESA I.T Support Ticket Management System is a web-based automated computer system that sets smart rules to prioritize and automatically assign support tickets to support officers and administrators. The end users or customers submit tickets regarding their...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out to find ways to balance significant cost cutting while maintaining profits in a cost reduction exercise of Mega Pak (Pvt) Ltd. The need for the research emanated from the company’s total costs that were rapidly increasing as well as the projected decline in profits and increase in costs as a result of price controls that were instituted by Delta, the company’s major shareholder and customer which contributed 55% of the company’s revenue. The research m...
ABSTRACT Hypertension now largely affects low and middle income countries with a higher prevalence of 46% in African adults of 25 years and above. In Zimbabwe the prevalence of hypertension ranges from 30% and 40% regardless of the cut off and this has been consistent and high in the urban areas than rural areas mostly due to urbanization. The increase in the prevalence rates reported is mostly thought to be attributable to certain unhealthy lifestyles and behaviors such as smoking, excessive...