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Implementation of the 2006 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Zimbabwe: A review

Dziva, Cowen; Shoko, Munatsi; Zvobgo, Ellen Farisayi (African Journal of Disability, 2018-10-22)

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came into place in 2006, as the main instrument for advancing the human rights of persons with disabilities. For many African states, the Convention came amidst ...

Practices and challenges in implementing women’s right to political participation under the African Women’s Rights Protocol in Zimbabwe

Zvobgo, Ellen Farisayi; Dziva, Cowen (Research Gate, 2017)

The African Women’s Rights Protocol in article 9 affirms the equal participation of women in political and decision-making processes. This article largely relies on literature to examine the domestic effect of this provision ...

Nature Of Benefits Derived From Support Groups Of People Living With HIV and AIDS in Masvingo Province,Zimbabwe

Shoko, Munatsi; Zvobgo, Ellen Farisayi (Dzimbahwe Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016)

The study sort to assess the nature of benefits derived from support groups of people living with HIV and AIDS in Masvingo Province .A survey was conducted with 300 support group members .Cluster sampling was used to ...

An Exploration of the meaning of social justice for survivors of domestic violence in Zimbabwe.

Zvobgo, Ellen Farisayi (University Of Cape Town, 2023-02)

Globally, the WHO (2014: 10) estimates that one in three women experiences sexual and physical violence at the hands of their intimate partner over their lifetime. According to a Violence Against Women (VAW) Baseline study ...

Covid-19 pandemic and women’s vulnerabilities in Zimbabwe

Dziva, Cowen; Zhou, Idaishe; Zvobgo, Ellen Farisayi (Midlands State University Press, 2021-12)

While the Covid-19 pandemic affects the health and well-being of all, women and girls are disproportionately affected, especially in developing countries. Thus, the desk review sought to establish women’s vulnerabilities ...

GENDER POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN THE PROMOTION OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP IN UNIVERSITIES: A CASE OF MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY, ZIMBABWE.

Zvobgo, Ellen Farisayi (Zimbabwe Journal of Science & Technology, 2014)

This paper is an assessment of gender policy implementation in the promotion of women leadership in universities. The paper is based on the study that assessed the effectiveness of the gender policy in the promotion of ...

The Essential Elements in Conducting Successful Guidance and Counseling at Secondary School Level: A Review

Zvobgo, Ellen Farisayi (Midlands State University, 2024)

This article reviews literature on essential elements in conducting successful guidance and counselling at Secondary school level in Zimbabwe. These elements include; the role of the school counsellor, goals of counselling, ...

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Unknown author (Great Zimbabwe University, 2021)

Policy shifts on sustainable agricultural productivity and efficiency: Strengths and gaps to improve food security in Zimbabwe

Soropa, Gabriel; Musasa, Stephen Tawanda; Manyanga, Misi Amos; Tauro, Tonny Phirilani; Pisa, Charity; Munjonji, Lawrence (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

Food insecurity is one of the major challenges threatening humanity in sub Saharan Africa. Therefore, attaining food security year after year should be the focus for policy makers. This review study considers the status ...

Covid-19 and Disabilities in Higher and Tertiary Institutions in Zimbabwe.

Mago, David (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

This study was motivated by the fact that despite all the interventions by government and NGOs in aiding students with disabilities during pandemics and disasters, the assistance is usually inadequate to cater for the needs ...

Psychosocial challenges faced by mortuary workers. A case of a funeral assurance company in Harare.

Mukwesha, Kudzai; Matewe, Bothwell (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

The study interrogated psychosocial challenges faced by mortuary workers working in a Funeral Assurance Company. This was motivated by the need to establish the psychosocial challenges faced by mortuary workers, which has ...

Post-independent economic policies and their impact on health care delivery in Zimbabwe

Zingi, Godwin, K. (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

Post-independent economic policies have had a bearing on health delivery outcome in Zimbabwe. The primary function of health systems is to provide high-quality and universal health services. At the same time, through their ...

Human Resource Management in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). A Literature Review

Mubango, Hazel; Nyamubarwa, Willard (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

Literature in the discipline of Human Resource Management (HRM) is mostly based on research conducted is large, formal and established firms. However, most people in developing economies like Zimbabwe are employed by the ...

Informal trading as a rural livelihood strategy at Nemamwa Growth Point, Masvingo.

Hickonicko, Beatrice (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

Zimbabwe has been experiencing a high unemployment rate because of the contraction of the formal economy which has resulted in a significant proportion of Zimbabweans engaging in informal trading to earn their livelihoods. ...

Friendship Buddies’ Experiences in Supporting Peers with Common Mental Health Needs at a Local University in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.

Chinhanho, Wilfred; Matewe, Bothwell; Mataruse, Innocent; Chigevenga, Rosemary (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

Friendship Buddies are lay or semi-professional health workers who narrow the treatment gap for common mental health disorders by addressing the mental health needs of their peers. This study explored the experiences of ...

Experiences of youths involved in sports betting during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from Rujeko, Masvingo Urban

Sebata, Gift; Chidindi, Eveline; Mataruse, Innocent; Dube, Nhlanhla (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

The meteoric rise and exponential growth of sports betting all over the world in contemporary years is undeniable. Its popularity has spread like wildfire and ultimately pervaded people from all walks of life. Ultimately, ...

Employing Role-play in teaching ChiShona literature at ‘O’ level in Zimbabwe

Machibaya, Etwin (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

Educators agree that active teaching helps learners to think analytically, communicate effectively, develop an understanding of others and the self. This can only be accomplished through the practice of using teaching ...

Challenges faced by preschool owners and parents during Covid19 in Oodi-Matebele Village, Botswana

Dzirikure, Lillian; Matewe, Bothwell (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

COVID-19 is a global health pandemic that affected the social, economic and the mental well-being of people. The study investigated the psycho-social experiences that preschool owners and parents encountered during COVID-19. ...

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Unknown author (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

The promotion of ethical practice among local Council officials Chiredzi Town Council, Zimbabwe

Jena, Fortunate; Marongere, Herbson; Hickonicko, Beatrice; Zingi, Godwin, K. (Great Zimbabwe University, 2022-12)

The research seeks to explore the efforts implored by Local Authorities to improve ethical standards in Zimbabwean Local Authorities. The researchers employed a mixed method approach that is combining both qualitative ...

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