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Local perceptions of the fast track land reform programme (FTLRP) in Umguza resettlement scheme in Zimbabwe
(2009)
Fast track land reform in Zimbabwe has caused a raging debate drawing a lot of attention to the re-distribution programme. The invasion of commercial farms had a bearing on agricultural production, food security, security ...
A study on the impact of governance on land reform in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Land ownership, control and reform have been some of the most contentious issues in contemporary Zimbabwe. The land question has generated a lot of emotional debate and there is a general consensus that it represents a ...
Prospective Zimbabwean "A" level mathematics teacher's knowledge of the concept of a function
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The purpose of the study was to investigate prospective 'A' level mathematics teachers’ knowledge of the concept of a function. The study was a case study of six prospective Zimbabwean teachers who were majoring in mathematics ...
The political economy of food aid: a case of Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The food security crisis which gripped the sub Sahara Africa after the drought in 1999/2000 threatened development initiatives in these countries. Zimbabwe’s situation has since worsened and the country has failed ...
An Agrarian History of the Mwenezi District, Zimbabwe, 1980-2004
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The thesis examines continuity and change in the agrarian history of the Mwenezi District, southern Zimbabwe since 1980. It analyses agrarian reforms, agrarian practices and development initiatives in the district and ...
Students' experiences, learning styles and understanding of certain calculus concepts: A case of Distance Learning at the Zimbabwe Open University
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The study attempts to understand how distance education practices influence the learning of calculus. Understanding student learning in a distance education environment is an important factor to consider in improving the ...
Devolution and democratisation: policy processes and community-based natural resource management in Southern Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
By presenting case studies from the village of Mahenye in Zimbabwe and the five villages of the Okavango Community Trust in Botswana, the study looks beyond the objectives, discourse and contests of policy and undertakes ...
An examination of the role played by selected civil society organizations in promoting democracy in Zimbabwe, 1980-2007
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
This study attempted to examine the role that selected civil society groups played to promote citizen participation in governance processes.
The dynamics of stakeholder participation in water resources management in Zimbabwe: a case study of the agricultural sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The major aim of this study was to analyse the dynamics of stakeholder participation in the agricultural sector during the first five years of the water reform process in Zimbabwe. Specific reference is made to water ...
Adverse welfare effects of regulations on small tobacco exporters: the case of Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Regulations to reduce the consumption of tobacco products have dual effects on economies. Economies that are net consumers of tobacco products experience welfare enhancing effects as a result of these regulations. However, ...