ABSTRACT This study is about the construction and reconstruction of „reality‟ in fictional and non-fictional films Hotel Rwanda (George, 2004) and Rwanda‟s Untold Story (Terry, 2014). The study explores, and explains how cinematographic and narrative techniques are used to (re)construct the history of the Rwanda genocide. Political Economy of Film and the Gaze theory were employed to provide a theoretical base for this research. The study employed qualitative research methods, archival ...
ABSTRACT A study on epidemiology bovine tuberculosis (BTB) in wildlife-livestock interface was undertaken in Katavi-Rukwa Ecosystem (KRE). The objective of the study was to generate epidemiology data of BTB in KRE interface. This study aimed to isolate members of the mycobacteria tuberculosis complex (MTC), determine the prevalence of the disease as well as evaluating Bovigam® and Stat Pak® serological diagnostic test. In year 2010 to 2012, 789 cattle were examined by single comparative int...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the challenges faced in the teaching and learning of source-based questions in history at ordinary level. This was prompted by the need to understand why pupils who attempt source-based questions perform poorly in the examinations at ordinary level. The case study research design was used, that is, single case study. The target population was ordinary level history teachers and pupils at a rural school in Lupane district. From the population of 46, the researc...
Abstract This study is in the field of culture and counseling studies. The main focus of the study is on the prospects and challenges of cross cultural counseling at tertiary learning institutions. The research was informed by the culture relativism theory. The research was given impetus by the cultural diversity at the Midlands State University and how it causes challenges to counseling. The researcher discovered that there are challenges that are associated with cross cultural counseling in...
ABSTRACT Crime offenders need to require skills in different trades while in custody through rehabilitation services. This case study seeks to show whether rehabilitation programs available in prisons are best at serving the interests of both inmates and crime offenders. The population of the study consisted of 200 male inmates and 5 prison officers out of which twenty inmates and ten prison officers were randomly selected. The study traced how the prison system‟s efforts to transform in li...
ABSTRACT Police Accountability is critically important as it seeks to enhance a culture of police accountability and constitutionalism in Zimbabwe. This is very instructive in that it aptly recognises the instrumental role played by Parliament in cultivating the culture of accountable national governance systems in our national institutions such as the Police Service. As encapsulated in the Preambular statement of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the people of Zimbabwe cherish “…freedom, equ...
Abstract: The paper provides a detailed analysis of the nature and forms of decentralised planning existing in Zimbabwe since 1980. Most of them reflect a continuity from the colonial period with modifications to suit the new sociwconomic order. A detailed review is made of the powers that exist for planning and implementation, and also their limitations. The multiplicity of agencies has created problems, which has called for more co-ordination particularly at provincial level. However, the c...
ABSTRACT This study intended to establish the institutional determinants of sustainability of DADP community-based investment sub-projects in Korogwe District. A cross-sectional design was adopted and a mixed methods research approach was used. Three hundred and sixty-one farmers/livestock-keepers participated in the study. The data collection methods which were used included questionnaire survey, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and direct observations. Quantitative and qual...
ABSTRACT The study sought to determine the Potential, progress and prospects of hunting tourism at Matetsi Hunting Concession. The research sought to ascertain the state of hunting, determine the challenges associated with hunting, determine the progress of hunting and assess the potential and prospects of trophy hunting at Matetsi hunting concession. It also sought to produce recommendations that may enhance tourism at Matetsi hunting concession. A literature review addressed the history of ...
ABSTRACT Poor soil nutrient supply is often overlooked as a contributing factor of increased cyanogenic glucoside accumulation in cassava produced in areas affected by konzo, despite the low soil fertility in these areas. High cyanogenic glucosides in cassava roots is one reason attributed to cassava cyanide intoxication that sometimes leads to a health disorder called konzo. Various studies were hence carried out to investigate the role of nutrient supply on cyanogenic glucoside production i...
ABSTRACT The tropical East African and Ethiopian mountains are famous for their exceptionally unique and high biodiversity. The flora on these mountains offers good examples of distinct adaptations to different altitudes as well as evolutionary differentiation, hence an ideal natural laboratory for studies on the dynamics of biodiversity. In this study the genetic diversity, evolutionary history and conservation implications of selected taxa occurring on these mountains were assessed. The obj...
Abstract Politics is a complex game and winning the ballot is not everything. Politicians have to find strategies of keeping themselves relevant to their electorate each time they lose power. As such their portrayal by the media in general and the press in particular constructs or deconstructs them. This study therefore, seeks to look at the audience‟s reception of the dailynews’ portrayal of Morgan Tsvangirai after the 31 July 2013 elections. Fourier (2007) asserts that media texts do no...
ABSTRACT Monopolisation of power by political parties has been a common feature from the past decades and has managed to grab much attention regionally and internationally due to its devastating effects. In Zimbabwe power monopolisation by political parties is the order of the day and the devastating effects of power monopolisation are clearly evidenced by the country’s political and economic deterioration. The study proffer the background on how power monopolisation started and its develop...
Abstract Conflict is inevitable at any given organisation, society, community, groupings, and associations even among family members. The inevitability of conflict is not worthy to be ignored but worthy to be given much attention to be managed. Trying to ignore and deny the existential of conflict within organisations or among individuals will be like ignoring a drop of acid on your own body. Management of conflict is a necessity especially in the public sector. The public sector in Zimbabwe ...
Abstract This study focuses on the social life of the San people of Tsholotsho District ward 7 and 10 from the colonial era up to independence. The study seeks to bring to attention the plight of San people who as one of world‟s oldest indigenous groups has consistently suffered domination, discrimination, cultural assimilation by other social groups. Their history has not been documented because they have never had any contact with technology and modernization they have been widely margina...