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Explore Strategies to Improve Performance of Companies in Health Insurance Industry, Case of Premier Services Medical Aid Society (2014-2020)
(Women's University in Africa, 2022-06-29)The research study conducted discussed strategies to improve performance of companies in the health insurance market of Zimbabwe focusing on Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) from period (2014-2020). The market ... -
Examining Strategies to Enhance the Adoption and Use of Digital Banking in Zimbabwean Rural Areas
(Women's University in Africa, 2022-12-12)This study examined strategies to enhance adoption and use of digital banking in Zimbabwean rural areas, a case of ZB Bank. The objective was to examine strategies that are being used by Zimbabwean banks to encourage the ... -
The exigencies of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) regulatory framework in Zimbabwe: 2000-2021
(Women's University in Africa, 2022-07-29)The purpose of the study was to develop an appropriate Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) regulatory framework for Zimbabwe. The motivation to focus on a country-specific regulatory framework was to investigate ... -
Evaluate the impact of outsourcing service and maintenance of MotorVehicles at Judicial Service Commission (JSC)
(Women's University in Africa, 2024)This dissertation aims to evaluate the impact of outsourcing the service and maintenanceofmotor vehicles at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The main objective of this studywasto assess how the outsourcing of transport ... -
Narratives of female care leavers' aftercare experiences in Harare, Zimbabwe: A Constructive grounded theory study
(Women's University in Africa, 2023-12)The development of females in institutional care into self-reliant, self-sufficient, and contributing members of society, is crucial. Apart from ensuring a smooth transition into their independence, it is also a fulfilment ... -
An assessment of mediated political communication in the Herald and Newsday
(Women's University in Africa, 2023-11)The purpose of the study was to assess news coverage of women politicians and investigate the extent of gendered mediation in news coverage and its effect on women representation in politics. The study adopted a qualitative ... -
Transitioning from Humanitarian Aid to Sustainable Food Security and Resilience: A Case Study of Mwenezi District, Zimbabwe
(Women's University in Africa, 2024)The research aimed to investigate the transition from humanitarian aid to sustainable food security and resilience in the Mwenezi district of Masvingo, Zimbabwe. The specific objectives were to assess the effectiveness ... -
An Investigation Into The Factors That Contribute To Drug And Substance Abuse Amongst The Youths In Highfield
(Women's University in Africa, 2023-11-30)Globally, drug and substance abuse has become a worrying social ill that has drawn so much attention in recent years. This study conducted an investigation into the factors that contribute to drug and substance abuse among ... -
Exploring The Feasibility And Potential Implications Of Implementing A Single Spine Salary Structure In The Zimbabwe Public Service
(Women's University in Africa, 2024-06-14)This thesis explores the feasibility and potential implications of implementing a Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) in Zimbabwe's public service. Amidst challenges of salary disparities, administrative inefficiencies, ... -
Locating the rural women empowerment outcomes in the growth point policy thrust of Zimbabwe since 1980
(Women's University in Africa, 2023-12)Globally, issues of rural women empowerment and women’s agency, have been directly and indirectly addressed through various development and gender policies that include the growth point strategy. However, most ... -
Understanding the Quality of Education and Support Services Received by Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Epworth/ Mabvuku/Tafara Public Primary Schools in Harare (2018 to 2022)
(WUA, 2022)The study sought to unearth the quality of education and support services received by orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Epworth, Mabvuku, Tafara public primary schools in Harare.The study adopted a qualitative ... -
Re-engineering Value Chains of Multi-National Companies to Economically Empower Zimbabwean Rural Communities
(WUA, 2021)The research was necessitated by the need to deal with continuous poverty in rural communities that lack economic empowerment through opportunities embedded in value chains of Multi-National Companies (MNCs) they host. ... -
The interface of child protection policies, law and African perceptions towards child marriage in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District in Zimbabwe
(WUA, 2022)Child marriage has become a global human rights issue. It is estimated that every year 12 million girls are married before the age of 18. Child marriage exists in every region of the world, and cuts across countries, ... -
Participation of Women Members of the National House of Assembly in Zimbabwe
(Women's University in Africa, 2023-06-30)The political participation of women is not only a human right but key to democracy and a gender equality goal across the globe. Women’s participation in politics is in sync with international, regional, and local frameworks ... -
Assessing the effects of Covid 19 induced lockdowns on health facility-based growth monitoring of children under the age of 5 in Mutare District
(Women's University in Africa, 2022-11)This study assessed the impact of Covid 19 induced lockdowns on health facility based growth monitoring rates for children under the age of 5 years in mutare District. The objectives of this study were to assess the growth ... -
Microsystem factors which hinder the pursuit of education beyond high school by ethnic minorities in peri-urban Harare, Zimbabwe
(WUA, 2021-01)The pursuit of education beyond high school (EBHS) signals upward social mobility and fosters equality, social justice, peace and sustainable livelihoods across the ethnic divide. The worldwide expansion of EBHS, nourished ...
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