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A Neglected Crisis: Mental Health and Incarcerated Women in Zimbabwe
No full textThis study examines the mental health of women who are incarcerated in Zimbabwe, with a particular emphasis on the particular difficulties they have getting proper mental health care. Assessing these women\u27s present mental health, identifying care-related obstacles and investigating potential improvement strategies are its primary goals. The study uses a qualitative methodology with nine participants, including correctional officers and women in prison and is guided by the Intersectionality Theory and the Feminist theory. The participants\u27 identities are protected by pseudonyms. Following a thematic analysis of the data, it became evident that stigma, trauma and limits access to care frequently make the high prevalence of mental health disorders worse. The study concludes that meeting mental health needs requires improving mental health services, putting trauma-informed care practices into practice and encouraging community engagement programmes
Manhize: An Epitome of Glocalisation in Zimbabwean Industrial Policy Space
No full textThe article is based on a study that explores the Manhize Steel Plant as the epitome of glocalisation in Zimbabwean industrial policy. Glocalisation has become a developmental approach that integrates local ideas into the globalisation drive. Glocalisation has changed development in the world as it has led to the inclusion and recognition of diversity through the localisation of development. The inclusion of localisation in the development drive helps create context-specific transformation. The problem that the research looks into is the eradication of westernised communities created by globalisation by the inclusion of localisation. The research uses a qualitative research approach with a bias towards the exploratory research design. The study uses secondary information as the data collection method. Thematic data analysis as the method of analysing the findings of the study was used. The findings reveal that the Manhize Steel Plant is testament to the epitome of glocalisation as the company is developing infrastructure and providing developmental initiatives, solving local challenges such as unemployment, infrastructural development, while creating global market share. The study concludes that the Manhize Steel Plant has significantly improved local infrastructure, exemplifying glocalisation. The study recommends localisation of all foreign direct investments (FDI) in Zimbabwe to implement contextual development to reduce externalisation of development from local resourcesThe article is based on a study that explores the Manhize Steel Plant as the epitome of glocalisation in Zimbabwean industrial policy. Glocalisation has become a developmental approach that integrates local ideas into the globalisation drive. Glocalisation has changed development in the world as it has led to the inclusion and recognition of diversity through the localisation of development. The inclusion of localisation in the development drive helps create context-specific transformation. The problem that the research looks into is the eradication of westernised communities created by globalisation by the inclusion of localisation. The research uses a qualitative research approach with a bias towards the exploratory research design. The study uses secondary information as the data collection method. Thematic data analysis as the method of analysing the findings of the study was used. The findings reveal that the Manhize Steel Plant is testament to the epitome of glocalisation as the company is developing infrastructure and providing developmental initiatives, solving local challenges such as unemployment, infrastructural development, while creating global market share. The study concludes that the Manhize Steel Plant has significantly improved local infrastructure, exemplifying glocalisation. The study recommends localisation of all foreign direct investments (FDI) in Zimbabwe to implement contextual development to reduce externalisation of development from local resource
Zimbabwean Retirement Age Policy: Implications and Lessons
No full textThe article is based on a study that explores the retirement age policy along the lines of meaning, lessons and the impacts on youths‘unemployment. Retirement age policy has been increased around the world with countries realising the impacts of the ageing of populations due to the increase in life expectancy and better health outcomes. The ageing of populations has been viewed as a threat to social security with countries fearing the creation of welfare states. This can overburden the working population as the retirement age is increased. The problem that arises from the policy of increasing retirement age requirements is that it creates unemployment problems for the youths in developing countries which are already failing to create employment. The research uses a qualitative research methodology, with a case study research design. The research uses secondary information as a data collection method. The research uses thematic data analysis to analyse the findings of the study. The study concludes that policy has been crafted to reduce the chance of the creation of a welfare state that overburdens the working population. However, this creates problems for youth employment. The study recommends the creation of employment for the youths while accommodating elderly workforce to reduce overburdening the social security.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices among Pupils in Basic Schools in the Mfantseman Municipality, Ghana
No full textAccess to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is critical for health and academic performance. Yet, many schools in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, face significant challenges in providing adequate WASH facilities, leading to profound implications for students\u27 health and academic performance. This study evaluates WASH practices among pupils in basic schools in the Mfantseman Municipality, Ghana, using a mixed-method approach involving 368 pupils from 16 schools. Findings reveal that while most schools have access to water and sanitation facilities, many are partially functional or non-operational, particularly in rural areas. Although handwashing facilities are widely available, only 30.2% of pupils consistently wash their hands with soap before meals, despite higher rates (63.3%) after toilet use. The study highlights the lack of separate facilities for menstrual hygiene management, disproportionately affecting female students. These findings underscore the need for improved WASH infrastructure and behaviour change interventions. This study contributes to the literature on WASH in schools. Based on the study\u27s findings, it is recommended that the Ghana Education Service, Teachers and Parents should ensure infrastructure improvement while implementing behaviour change interventions in the basic schools
Moulding the Entrepreneurial Graduate in a Landscape of Competing Paradigms in Zimbabwe
No full textThis research aims at exploring approaches for developing an entrepreneurial graduate in a landscape of competing paradigms. The research methodology used in this work is qualitative. Data from 84 people were collected through focus groups and in-depth interviews using the convenience sampling technique. The study found that there are two primary approaches used by university lecturers in teaching entrepreneurship education. The information demonstrates the frequency of using a particular teaching method at various universities. Lessons are given in both English and primary local languages, with notes written on a blackboard, taking into account the trainees\u27 socio-economic and linguistic backgrounds. Another method that did not yield the expected results was experiential learning, which involves placing students in different enterprises. This was found to be ineffective because most of the students were engaged in unrelated tasks. The two approaches were not used in line with globally acknowledged and pedagogically acceptable approaches for imparting to pupils the necessary skills and characteristics to become future business owners in Zimbabwe and Africa\u27s manufacturing secto
The Role of Small and Medium Enterprises in Sectoral Development: An Empirical Analysis of Zimbabwe\u27s Regional Development
No full textLiterature on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and sectorial development has been extensive, with various studies investigating the role of SMEs in driving economic growth and development. However, despite the wealth of research, there is little understanding of the impact of SMEs on sectorial development, particularly in the context of Zimbabwe. This study explores the role of SMEs in sectorial development, focusing on Zimbabwe‘s regional development. Drawing on theoretical frameworks such as the endogenous Growth Theory, this research empirically examines the influence of SMEs on sectorial growth and development. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to SME owners/managers across all ten (10) provinces and their 53 districts in Zimbabwe. Quantitative data analysis was done using standard deviation, regression and ANOVA. Results show that SMEs significantly and positively influence sectorial development. The findings underscore the significance of SMEs in driving sectorial development. Based on the empirical analysis, the research recommends that policy-makers implement targeted interventions to enhance SMEs‘ access to finance, infrastructure and markets, thereby fostering a conducive environment for their growth and contribution to sectorial development. Furthermore, the research recommends tailored support for SMEs in different sectors and regions, considering their unique challenges and opportunities
Trends and Analysis of Financial Performance and Corporate Governance Disclosure reflecting on Annual Financial Reports of listed Companies in Zimbabwe
No full textThe purpose of this study is to investigate experimentally the relationship between the listed non-financial corporations in Zimbabwe\u27s level of Corporate Governance Disclosure (CGD) and their Financial Performances (Profitability). Information is derived from listed firms\u27 2022 annual reports. This study used OLS as an estimating method and is based on a sample of 94 listed companies. Return on assets (ROA) is used to quantify financial performance, or profitability, and 40 elements of information are used to determine the extent of corporate governance transparency level. When measuring corporate governance transparency using an unweighted method, it works best when no particular user group is given any weight at all. Following the creation of the disclosure index, a scoring system was created to evaluate the level of corporate governance. The outcome demonstrates a favourable correlation between the Financial Performances (Profitability) and the degree of Corporate Governance Disclosure (CGD). The report offers Zimbabwe’s regulators and policy makers empirical data disclosures made
Ancestry versus Presidency: Unpacking Rural Land Ownership in Zimbabwe
No full textFor more than 90 years, British settlers ruled Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. Whilst studies have been conducted to assess and document the history of rural land ownership in Zimbabwe, little has been done to assess the effectiveness in procedure and constitutionality of land reform programmes. This article explores land ownership in Zimbabwe and its relation to state control and the implications of the law. It argues that the quest for land ownership in Zimbabwe created a hostile environment that prompted a review of laws and policies by Africans towards a fair land distribution programme. This is because land in Zimbabwe has been a subject of immense politicisation. In a bid to create a balance of landownership, the government introduced a strict land reform programme that sought to uphold and promote land ownership among ordinary citizens. Land ownership in Zimbabwe became a central issue for discussion during the Lancaster House Talks to end white dominance of precious land. This was worsened further by the Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP) in 2000 which changed the shape and look of land ownership. The historical 2000 FTLRP further weakened and paralysed an already deteriorating relationship between the government and white settlers who had remained in Zimbabwe after independence. The article then seeks to unravel the consequences of land reforms in Zimbabwe that caused recorded most violent moments of all time. Further, it shows that the effectiveness of the government scheme for expropriation of land without compensation was later adopted, strengthened and further consolidated in Zimbabwe‟s Constitution, which then becomes a human rights question. Accordingly, the article affirms that the laws of Zimbabwe simply put communal land in the hands of the presidency, something that has drawn wide attention as to the power vested in the presidency towards land ownership
From 99-year Leases to Title Deeds: The Land Ownership and Productivity Enhancement Debate in Zimbabwe
No full textThe article discusses the transition from the 99-year leases to the titling of land in Zimbabwe and the legalities that surround the policy framework transformation. Land ownership has been an area of contention in various countries, particularly for farmers who hold leases. Farmers continue to fail to access financial institutions due to the lack of collateral form of land ownership. Furthermore, financial institutions fail to recognise the offer letters and leases as bankable documents, creating investment problems for the farmers. The problem in the study is that the revised land titling in Zimbabwe provides an opportunity for land investment, but it also exposes poor farmers to debt traps by the elite that can lead to the foreclosure of various farms. The research uses a qualitative methodology with a bias towards case study research design. The research uses secondary information as the data collection method through the use of newspaper articles, since the issue of title deeds on land is new in Zimbabwe. Thematic data analysis is used as the data analysis method. The study reveals that the titling policy enhances productivity as farmers can use their land as collateral security to unlock land investment. The research concludes that the titling policy misses the mark of being a transparent policy as it fails to account for the use of corrupt government offices implicated in multiple corruption cases. The study recommends monitoring and evaluation of the titling process to reduce corruption from the deeds offic
A Spatial Statistical Approach Towards Independence of Informal Manufacturers’ Psychographics from Town Planning Principles in Harare
No full textThis study tested for statistical significance of the association between informal manufacturers‘ psychographics and town planning principles. Health, safety and order amenity constructs were extracted from existing town planning principles and three vignettes encapsulated in psychographics (knowledge, perception and attitude) were captured in the digital questionnaire for each construct. With these constructs and vignettes, the collected data were analysed using the R language in Spatstat and tested for the independence of association using a chi-square test at a 0.05 level of significance. Study findings revealed that all three psychological vignettes studied have a very weak relationship with town planning principles. All studied relationships gave an value of at most 1.17%, implying that less than 2% of manufacturers‘ psychographics are explained by variations in their understanding of town planning principles. Therefore, planning education must be scaled up so that manufacturers gain a full understanding of the importance of town planning goals