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Enforcing Governance in State Owned Enterprises and Parastatals in Zimbabwe
No full textThis study looks at the enforcement of corporate governance in state-owned businesses in Zimbabwe following the persistent scandals despite the existing regulations. A qualitative method was used to get opinions from knowledgeable experts in corporate governance. According to the findings, actions including restricting political appointments, implementing a rules-based approach, putting in place e-governance, imposing deterrent punishments and encouraging accountability and openness are necessary to enforce corporate governance in Zimbabwe\u27s SOEs.
Futures Focus-A Systematic Review of Scenario Planning, Strategic Foresight and Dynamic Capabilities
No full textThis study explores the critical capabilities of Scenario Planning and Strategic Foresight, examining their interrelationship with Dynamic Capabilities and their role in enhancing strategic leadership in volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous and disruptive environments. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology grounded in the PRISMA framework, the research synthesises existingexisting knowledge, identifies research gaps, and draws robust conclusions from the body of literature on Scenario Planning and Strategic Foresight. The inclusion criterion comprises articles from reputable journals including Scopus indexed journals written in English which covered comprehensively the concepts of Strategic Foresight and Scenario Planning. The exclusion criteria included not accepting any article that was non-English, articles that had insufficient data and articles which had weak methodologies. The findings reveal that Scenario Planning serves as a practical tool within the broader framework of Strategic Foresight, with both concepts complementing each other to enhance organisational resilience and adaptability. The study also identifies essential cognitive paradigms, including future thinking, systems thinking and exponential thinking, which enable effective Strategic Foresight and strategic decision-making. Scenario Planning was shown to foster organisational learning, innovation and strategic agility, while Strategic Foresight empowers leaders to anticipate and shape future opportunities and challenges. The research is limited by its reliance on secondary data, potentially excluding emerging real-world practices. However, the findings provide valuable insights for managers seeking to develop foresight and Scenario Planning capabilities, emphasizing tools like horizon scanning and scenario modelling to improve competitiveness. This study contributes to strategic management literature by elucidating the complementary roles of Scenario Planning and Strategic Foresight in navigating turbulent business environments
Economic Base Analysis for Rural Districts in Zimbabwe: An Old Paradigm a New Question
No full textThe study emphasises the significance of economic base analysis in rural districts of Zimbabwe, highlighting the challenges faced by local authorities in providing essential services. Contrary to traditional approaches that prioritise urban development, economic base analysis advocates for a bottom-up approach, focusing on the inherent potential of rural areas. Central to this perspective is the promotion of rural industrialisation to foster economic growth and alleviate rural poverty. Despite its global relevance, economic base analysis has been underutilised in understanding rural economic development in Zimbabwe, with most projects relying on subjective opinions, rather than empirical analysis. To address this gap, the study employs a comprehensive desk review and literature review, utilising data analysis techniques such as textual analysis. Through case studies, the article illuminates the economic potential of rural areas and provides insights for policy-makers on strategies for rural industrialisation and economic development. By offering a detailed overview of the Economic Base Analysis Theory, historical development, methodological approaches and empirical findings, the study contributes to the discourse on rural development. The conclusion underscores the importance of leveraging economic base analysis to inform policy decisions, with a major recommendation advocating for increased focus on rural industrialisation as a viable option for policy-makers aiming to address rural economic challenges
Rural-to-Rural Displacement and the Socioeconomic Fallout of Land Redistribution and Disaster Risk Reduction: Lessons from Tokwe-Mukosi
No full textThe study examines the socioeconomic consequences of land redistribution and climate-induced displacement in the Tokwe-Mukosi region of Zimbabwe, concentrating on the 2014/15 flooding disaster and its repercussions. The research investigates how the convergence of coerced rural-to-rural displacements, insufficient disaster risk mitigation and contentious land redistribution policies intensifies vulnerability, poverty and social inequality among impacted households. The article employs desktop research to analyse the experiences of displaced rural communities, emphasising the obstacles they encounter in reconstructing livelihoods, obtaining resources and assimilating into new settlements. The analysis demonstrates that fragmented policies, insufficient stakeholder coordination and restricted community involvement in decision-making impede sustainable adaptation to climate-induced risks. The study places the Tokwe-Mukosi case within broader debates on climate resilience, social justice and land reform, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive, forward-looking strategies that centre the rights, voices and long-term resilience of marginalised rural communities in displacement and land redistribution efforts. The study calls for setting aside land for temporary or transitional use after disasters as part of reducing risk in rural areas. The study contributes to policy discussions on how to better connect land reform and climate adaptation to support fair and lasting development in rural Zimbabwe
Challenges Faced by Child Protection Organisations in Combating Girl Child Labour in Zimbabwe
No full textGirl child labour (GCL) remains a significant challenge in Zimbabwe, hindering children\u27s rights and development. This qualitative study investigates the challenges faced by child protection organisations in addressing this issue. Using a constructivist research philosophy and a human rights framework, the study employs a case study design and gathered data through in-depth interviews with 10 key informants. The findings highlight significant obstacles in combating GCL, including insufficient funding, inadequate coordination and limited community involvement. These challenges hinder the ability of child protection organisations to implement comprehensive prevention and response strategies. To address these challenges, the study recommends increased funding and capacity building for child protection organisations. It also stresses the importance of strengthening education access and promoting alternative livelihoods for girls and their families. The study underscores the urgent need for improved strategies to address GCL and its findings reflect the critical role of child protection organisations in reducing this phenomenon. By addressing these challenges, Zimbabwe can enhance child protection and safeguard girls from exploitation, ensuring their right to education, safety and a childhood free from labour
Trends and Dynamics of Urban Informality in the Global South: Urban Women Refugees and Locals in Harare Compared
No full textArguably, informality has become the new norm in Zimbabwe, similar to most countries in the Global South. The absolute conventional wisdom that adversely defines informality is slowly becoming obsolete and continues to be challenged as the sector has become the crux upon which human security of urbanites is swivelled. Zimbabwe’s constantly expanding informal economy continues to accommodate various demographic groups with a wide range of backgrounds. Consequently, this study is a response to the theoretical lacuna and scant empirical evidence on a comparative assessment of groups’ informal involvement in the Global South. This study investigates and compares the participation of female refugees living in urban regions with their counterparts from the local community in Zimbabwe\u27s informal economy. Based on a qualitative epistemological approach that uses in-depth interviews and documentary analysis as collection methods, the study utilises Harare, namely the downtown areas, as the unit of analysis. The study compares urban women refugees to their local counterparts in four areas: types of activities, the consequences of informality on survival, the challenges that each group faces and their politics of survival. The research concludes with policy directions to advance women’s participation in the informal economy of urban Harare
Women For Livelihoods! Challenges faced by Women in Agriculture in Rafingora, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe
No full textWomen play crucial roles in agriculture for the welfare of their households and overall development in agro-based economies. They are a critical component as they provide most of the agricultural labour force, care for farming households and work as farm owners independently and jointly with family members. States across the globe have also instituted programmes and initiatives to support women in agriculture. However, women continue to face several challenges in agriculture, usually power-laden. Using a qualitative research approach, through a case study design, this article highlights the challenges women face in agriculture under small-scale farming in Rafingora, Mashonaland West Province. Zimbabwe. In-depth interviews with women and key informants in agriculture were used to obtain data to understand the challenges faced by women in farming. Thematically analysed data indicated family land conflicts, role conflict and the burden of motherhood, illiteracy and lack of information/education, harsh climate change, lack of agricultural equipment, and high transportation costs associated with long distances to depots/suppliers of farming inputs as main challenges affecting women in agriculture. The research concludes that being a female household head in a rural farming area is a challenge on its own, and a human rights issue since it is associated with a multiplicity of challenges
The Role of Entrepreneurial Leadership Capability in the Business Growth of Owner-managed Small and Medium Enterprises in Zimbabwe
No full textThe study critically explores the role of Entrepreneurial Leadership (EL) capability in stimulating growth in owner-managed small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. The study was carried out among 20 owner-managed SMEs across varied sectors using the qualitative methodological research design. The study findings reveal that ELplays a critical role in business growth, stability and performance by bringing in adaptive resilience, innovation and creativity, strategic networking and crisis management techniques. The study is very useful to SME owner-managers as it unpacks strategies and characteristics within EL capability to cater for solid empowerment necessary for achieving sustainable growth in the face of challenges. The study further contributes to the broader understanding of critical modern-day business leadership which is key in leading owner-managed SMEs businesses operating in emerging and developing economies by offering practical insights that enable them to thrive and grow their businesses into fully fledged firms under challenging environments by implementing the EL capability style.
Demand Conditions and Related Industries on Export Performance in the Zimbabwean Manufacturing Sector
No full textThe Zimbabwean manufacturing sector has, for the past two decades, been plagued by significant systemic challenges ranging from volatile economic conditions, poor sector-wide performance capacity utilisation and poor expert performance. Zimbabwe‘s manufacturing sector has continued to post poor performance returns as evidenced by the declining manufacturing and export returns. Performance has been weakened further by volatile economic conditions, access to forex challenges, weak supply chain linkages, and inadequate innovation ecosystems have hindered sustainable growth. The hypothesised contribution of demand conditions and related and supporting industries to export performance notwithstanding, there is limited continuous research on this subject more so, focusing on Zimbabwe given its unique economic climate. In this regard, this study sought to investigate the effect of demand conditions and related and supporting industries on export performance in the Zimbabwean manufacturing sector. The study employed a descriptive research design, using structured questionnaires to collect data from 384 officials from active manufacturing exporters. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis (MLR) was used to analyse the findings. The study found that both demand conditions and related and supporting industries have a significant positive effect on export performance. The study concludes that favourable demand conditions and robust related and supporting industries are critical for enhancing export performance in Zimbabwe‘s manufacturing sector. The study has contributed to theory, policy and practice by providing empirical evidence from Zimbabwe, proposing policy recommendations to policymakers in Zimbabwe and practical solutions to the manufacturing sector
The Impact of Water Shortages on the Provision of Education A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Norton Urban, Zimbabwe
No full textZimbabwean urban areas have been experiencing erratic water supplies for some years, impacting negatively on the livelihoods of its people. The study sought to establish the impact of water shortages on the provision of education in Norton, Zimbabwe. Water shortages have affected Norton residents for years and the need to understand the impact of water shortages on the provision of education in secondary schools influenced the researchers to carry out this study. This qualitative case study was informed by the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach (SLA). Purposive sampling was used to come up with a sample of 15 participants, comprising learners and teachers. Data were generated through semi-structured interviews and focus group interviews which were analysed thematically. The findings of the study established that the failure by the council to supply adequate water to schools has resulted in a lack of drinking water and poor sanitation. The study further revealed learners travel long distances in search of alternative sources of water, hence a lot of valuable time is lost. It also emerged that water shortages have disrupted agricultural activities in schools despite the introduction of Agriculture as a compulsory subject