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Assessing the Convergence of Constitutional Reform, Judicial Precedent and International Human Rights Norms on Zimbabwe\u27s Abolition of Capital Punishment
No full textThe abolition of capital punishment in Zimbabwe in 2024 marked a transformative moment on the country‘s legal and human rights landscape. The article examines the historical, constitutional and international factors that culminated in the Death Penalty Abolition Act, 2024, situating Zimbabwe‘s journey within global trends toward ending state-sanctioned executions. Drawing on qualitative analysis of interviews, the 2013 Constitution of Zimbabwe, key judicial decisions, comparative foreign law and international frameworks such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the article argues that abolition reflects both domestic advocacy and alignment with evolving global human rights standards. The study also evaluates arguments for abolition grounded in restorative justice, fairness and the irreplaceable value of human life. Furthermore, the essay discusses the societal and political factors that sustain capital punishment in Zimbabwe, alongside recommendations for continued alignment with acceptable international law norms. Emphasis is placed on the need for civil society engagement, legal review seminars and the establishment of alternative sanctions that align with international human rights standards. Ultimately, the article hails the abolition of capital punishment as a vital step toward respecting and upholding democracy in Zimbabwe
Inter-governmental Fiscal Decentralisation and Equalisation in Zimbabwe: Problems, Alternatives and a Model Proposal
No full textThe article critically explores intergovernmental fiscal decentralisation and equalisation arrangements in Zimbabwe, focusing on the historical evolution from the colonial era to the post2013 constitutional framework. The major question is: To what extent has fiscal decentralisation in Zimbabwe facilitated equitable resource distribution and enhanced local governance autonomy? It examines the structural, legislative and political challenges that have hindered the effective implementation of decentralisation, particularly concerning fiscal management. The 2013 Constitution introduced provisions for devolution aimed at redistributing resources more equitably and granting local authorities greater autonomy. However, significant obstacles remain, including persistent vertical and horizontal fiscal imbalances, where local governments are either underfunded relative to their responsibilities or unequally resourced due to regional disparities. The study employs a qualitative research approach, incorporating policy analysis and comparative case studies from Germany and Australia. The article also discusses the role of devolution in promoting equitable development across regions, emphasising how insufficient financial autonomy and delayed legislative reforms have limited progress. By drawing on comparative analyses and best practices, the article proposes a model tailored in Zimbabwe‘s to socio-political context strengthen fiscal decentralisation. The article offers recommendations for aligning Zimbabwe\u27s constitutional mandates with effective fiscal policies, ensuring equitable distribution of resources and fostering sustainable development across all regions
SADC Strategies to Overcome Religion-Inspired Conflicts In the Region: An Intellectual Peek From the SADC Mission in Mozambique
No full textThe study critically evaluates the strategies aimed at ameliorating or overcoming religious-inspired conflicts in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region using the Cabo Delgado conflict in Northern Mozambique as a case study. The study and thrust stems from the background that Africa has been struggling to bring about positive peace in religion-motivated conflicts. What is known is that the African Union Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and its regional subordinate organs, such as the SADC Organ on Politics Defence and Security. do have conflict prevention strategies. However, missing in critical analysis is the efficacy of these strategies, given the enduring nature of religious motivated conflicts. The main strand permeating this research is the inquiry contributing to the continued escalation of the Cabo Delgado conflict in the presence of SADC conflict management strategies. The study is informed by interpretivism theoretical and methodological paradigms. It adopts a qualitative approach and uses online interviews to collect data from the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) troops deployed in Pemba, Macomia, Muidumbe and Nagande. The major finding from the study is that the SADC does not have a doctrine that specifically responds to religion-inspired conflicts. There is poor response mechanisms when early warning about conflicts is given. The failure of SADC to prevent and resolve the conflict is also attributable to the Mozambican government‘s inability to respond to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) warning of the conflict. The article recommends that SADC come up with a Counter Religion-Inspired Insurgence Doctrine (CRIID).
A Framework for Reducing Gender-based Violence among Female Tertiary Students through Social Media
No full textThis study addresses the critical issue of gender-based violence (GBV) among female students at the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Zimbabwe (ZEGU), focusing on the influence of social media. The absence of a comprehensive framework to mitigate GBV in university settings has left many female students vulnerable to online harassment and abuse. This research aims to develop a structured framework that utilises social media as a tool for awareness, support and prevention of GBV. A mixed-methods approach is be employed, combining qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. The sample consists of 200 female students selected through stratified random sampling to ensure diversity in representation. Data collection for the study involves surveys, focus group discussions and interviews to capture a wide range of experiences and perceptions related to GBV and social media usage. The findings inform the creation of a tailored intervention framework, fostering safer online environments and empowering female students. This frame work aims not only to reduce incidents of GBV, but also to promote a culture of respect and safety within the university community
From Imagination to Reality on Child Spaces for Recreation: Insights and Foresights on Zimbabwe
No full textMuch research on the importance of physical and recreational activities and play among children exists globally, though little has been done in Africa in general and Zimbabwe in particular. More importantly, there is limited research evidence and policy dialogues on the importance of planning for child spaces for recreation and play in Zimbabwe. The main objective of the current study is to explore challenges and policy implications for recreational and play spaces in urban Zimbabwe. The study employs a literature review approach and reviews relevant studies from 1980 to 2023. The main challenges discussed include rapid urbanisation without development, little research, ambivalent policy and legal framework, corruption, politics of urban planning, invasions of play and recreational spaces, the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and lack of scientific knowledge on the importance of physical activities. There is a dearth of public policies on the promotion of children’s play and recreational opportunities, with the situation in communities compounded by a weak public capacity to plan, implement and enforce the promotion of recreational and play facilitie
From Survivalism to Entrepreneurship, Disclosure and Accountability: Rethinking African Urban Economies for Sustainability
No full textThe entrepreneurial potential of the informal sector is becoming more widely acknowledged. However, empirical research on the effectiveness of small, medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa\u27s informal economy is generally lacking. In light of this research vacuum, this paper examines entrepreneurial enabling factors in the setting of Zimbabwean townships to ascertain how they affect the performance of SMEs which eventually lead to the formalisation of these SME’s that will result in disclosure of financial information. In Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, SMEs headquartered in townships are surveyed, and correlation and regression analysis are used to evaluate hypotheses. The findings show that enterprise performance is significantly predicted by institutional support, talent and competency development, and access to markets and financing. It is a crucial strategy that considers the range of enabling environment elements that affect enterprise performance in Zimbabwe, a country beset by high unemployment, poverty, inequality, and other socioeconomic issues
Use of High-rise Apartments as an Urban Densification Policy: Lessons from China, Egypt and Ethiopian Condominiums
No full textThe article is based on a study that discussed the use of high-rise apartments as an urban densification policy, drawing lessons from China, Egypt and Ethiopia. Urban growth has seen the sprawling of cities along with the new demands for housing due to population growth. Cities continue to have housing backlogs as people continue to have improved life expectancies around the world. The problem in the study is the affordability and accessibility challenges created by high-rising apartments due to the liberalisation of land development policies. The research uses a qualitative research methodology with a bias towards the case study research design. The study employed secondary information as the data collection method using Google Scholar articles. The research used thematic data analysis. The study findings reveal that densification can create solutions to urban sprawl, while unaffordability issues can arise for low-income earners. The findings also indicate that densification can suffer from the commodification of housing which can lead to housing backlogs of low-income earners. The study concludes that privatisation of land development makes densification a time bomb waiting to blow in the face of low-income earners. It recommends the nationalisation of housing projects to improve accessibility and affordability of housing for low-income earners
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Work in a Non-profit Organisation in Zimbabwe
No full textThis study explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Childline staff, with objectives to examine staff perceptions and experiences with AI, investigate the benefits and challenges of AI integration and identify implications for staff well-being and job functions. The study employs a mixed research approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative methods, including key informant interviews, questionnaires and focus group discussions. The findings reveal a mixed reception to AI among staff, with benefits including improved knowledge, increased efficiency and reduced emotional distress, but also challenges such as inadequate training, ethical concerns and potential mental health impacts. The study recommends a formalised approach to AI policy development and implementation, prioritising ethical considerations, staff training and support
Towards A Higher and Tertiary Institutional Design in the Context of Education 5.0 in Zimbabwe
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The study evaluated teaching-learning designs for higher and tertiary institutions before the adoption and after the adoption of the Education 5.0 philosophy in the year 2020. It seeks to make a comparative analysis of the designs to establish the connoisseurship of teaching-learning in institutions of higher learning. The study focuses on pedagogic and andragogic methodologies during these two epochs. The study found that the application of pedagogic instructional design and delivery methods characterised the Education 3.0 epoch with less andragogy. However, Education 5.0 has been characterised by more of an andragogic design and delivery with the learner, community and industry-centred teaching-learning. Despite the wide use of pedagogy and andragogy as the main models of teaching-learning, the existence of a holistic model that drives the innovation and industrialisation thrusts of Education 5.0 has been non-existent. To this end, the study found out that there are other models in addition to the combination of andragogy and pedagogy (humanagogy) that characterise university learning. These include ergonagy, heutagogy and ubuntugogy. Despite the advocacy for pragmatism through Education 5.0, forms of assessments and teaching methodologies are yet to chang
The Impact of Leadership on Organisational Performance: A Case of Farm and City Centre Chipinge Zimbabwe
No full textThe study seeks to assess the effect of leadership on organisational performance at Farm and City Centre (FCC) in Chipinge, Zimbabwe. Theoretically, the study is guided by the Trait Theory, the Stakeholder Theory, the Contingency Theory and the Resource-based Theory which can be adapted in different situations to help leaders to improve their effectiveness in guiding terms towards success, and the literature review from other contexts worldwide. The study methodologically employs a quantitative approach where closed ended questionnaires were used to collect data using stratified sampling and managed to get 40 respondents out of the total population of 60. The SPSS was used to examine the results that were received, using regression analysis. Based on the results of the study, servant leadership is the dominant leadership style employed by FCC. The results also show the impact of leadership style on organisational performance is not statistically significant, meaning that leadership style has no impact on organisational performance. The research bring forward strategies that improve leadership style and enhance organisationalperformance, which include leadership training, employee empowerment, effective communication and being customer centri