Department of Geography

Assessing the level of adolescents’ participation in sexual and reproductive health in Zibagwe, Kwekwe district

Zinyoni, Courage T. (BUSE, 2018)

This research assessed the level of adolescents’ participation in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services and programmes in Zibagwe district. Although adolescents’ participation in SRH have been debated in development ...

An Assessment of the compensation programme for affected communities at Eureka Gold Mine in Guruve

Nyadimbo, Desmond. (BUSE, 2019-05)

The aim of this research was to investigate the impacts of the compensation programme done by the Eureka Gold mine to the people of Muroyiwa. The research attempted to answer questions like how the compensation was ...

An Analysis of the survival strategies of child headed families in Chipadze ward 6, Bindura

Muberekwa, Tinashe W. (BUSE, 2018)

This study was based on the survival strategies of child headed families in Chipadze Ward 6 in Bindura District. The main aim of the study was to analyze the survival strategies of Child Headed Households. A random sampling ...

An Assessment of the coping strategies adopted by internally displaced Tokwe Mukosi flood victims

Mhazo, Faith T. (BUSE, 2018)

This study aims to assess the coping strategies adopted by internally displaced Tokwe Mukosi flood victims. The objectives of the study were to identify the coping strategies adopted by internally displaced Tokwe Mukosi ...

An Assessment on the role of gender based violence in increasing women’s vulnerability to HIV and AIDS : The Case of Chipadze Bindura, ward 4

Kafudza, Faith. (BUSE, 2018)

The whole study sought to assess the role of Gender Based Violence in increasing women’s vulnerability to HIV and AIDS in Chipadze musvosvi street Bindura. In this study, 50 women respondents where 20 were taken from ...

Implications of remittances as a rural livelihood in Murehwa ward 3

Charakupa, Rumbidzai. (BUSE, 2018-04)

Zimbabwe has experienced a lot of economic instability since independence and this has resulted in the closure of industries, unemployment and the use of multi-currency. Economic instability in Zimbabwe has been caused ...

Assessing the effectiveness of agriculture as a rural livelihood strategy for poverty reduction: The Case of Musana ward 14 in Bindura rural district, Zimbabwe from 2007-2016

Reza, Precious. (BUSE, 2017)

Given the high levels of poverty in rural areas in Zimbabwe and strategies or approaches that are being carried out to reduce the levels of poverty, this study assessed the effectiveness of agricultural livelihood strategy ...

An Assessment of the strategies implemented to increase food production. A case of Mucheri village ward 7 in Zvimba district

Ngavi, Rumbidzai Laura. (BUSE, 2018)

This study aims to investigate into the adaptation strategies implemented to increase food security in Mucheri Village, Ward 7 of Zvimba District. In this study 50 household heads, 7 key informants were selected to participate ...

An Investigation of the socio-economic challenges faced by the aged population institutionalised. The case of Bumhudzo Old People’s Home

Mugunzva, Melody. (BUSE, 2016)

Improved health service together with economic advancement has led people to live longer in developing countries. While longetivity should be celebrated it has brought about multi facetted problems. Traditionally the old ...

The role of small scale gold mining on enhancing rural livelihoods: A Case study of Zaka, Masvingo

Mhene, Jacquiline. (BUSE, 2018)

The termination of mining activities due to various factors can destroy the local communities and impoverish the inhabitants of the affected communities. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of artisanal gold ...

Online blood -bank management system a case of the National Blood Transfusion Service

Lupahla, Tamuka. (BUSE, 2018)

Technological advances in the medical field has greatly improved the treatment of many serious illness and injuries. The advances in technology has also led to a corresponding increase in surgeries done to save patients ...

An assessment of the impact of Higherlife Foundation learning hubs in promoting access to information and quality education: A Case of Gweru Chiwundura district (wards 11 and 12)

Chiunye, Vaidah C. (BUSE, 2018)

Digital learning has been credited as a pivotal socio-economic tool as well as for its ability and potential to reduce regional inequalities especially in the education sector. The assumption is that by improving access ...

The impact of tobacco farming on local forests in ward 1, Makonde district, Zimbabwe

Rashikayi, Felinah. (BUSE, 2018)

The study explored the impact of tobacco farming on local forests in Ward 1 of Makonde District. The main objective of the study sought to assess the factors prompting tobacco related deforestation and the extent to which ...

The socio-economic benefits of conservation agriculture on livelihoods in Makonde district

Musonza, Sharon S. (BUSE, 2018)

This research assesses the socio-economic benefits of Conservation Agriculture (CA) on livelihoods in Makonde District in Zimbabwe. The study recognises that, although CA is viable livelihood strategy, it has not been ...

An Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices related to typhoid and its management strategies in Mbare high density suburb in Harare, Zimbabwe

Matswetu, Pamela C.M. (BUSE, 2018)

Epidemiological disasters have increased as a result of poor knowledge, attitudes and practices in communities. Health education is an important component of achieving national and international public health goals, by ...

The effectiveness of climate change adaptation strategies practised by people in Zimbabwe. A Case of Mt Darwin district Kapiripiri ward 4 Dande valley

Chimedza, Leah Y. (BUSE, 2018)

Climate change has become a topical concern, effects have been felt globally with many fascinations in both developed and developing countries. In response to these perturbations a number of adaptation strategies have been ...