TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: ............................................................................................................................................. 1 An outline of the study. ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction: ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Background of the study...
Abstract Economists have long recognized that the transfer of technology (TT) is at the heart of the process of economic growth.1 As such, they argue that the progress of both developed and developing countries depends on the extent and efficiency of such transfer.2 TT itself is a mechanism for the shifting of information across borders and its effective diffusion into recipient economies. This can include the technology itself, trade terms and intellectual property rights, and policies of te...
ABSTRACT The crux of the study is the analysis of whether devolution of governmental powers can be used as a mechanism to achieve the realisation of the right to development in Zimbabwe. The study brings devolution into context analysing what devolution entails. An evaluation of the right to development and its fundamental principles such as transparency is also undertaken in order to examine the point of harmony of the two principles of devolution and the right to development. The study furt...
Abstract This research project sought to examine the linkages between leadership, culture and organisational effectiveness at Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC Namibia). The study's aim was to identify and investigate the factors that lead to any perceives or real challenges related to leadership, organisational culture and change. The study found that despite initial challenges faced by management and dissatisfaction raised with regard to the organisational change process, the majority ...
Abstract A strategic plan is a management tool that is used to transform organizational objectives into actions. Public Service managers have a responsibility to ensure that strategic plans are developed to stir the organization in the desired direction. However, crafting the best strategy is not the end in itself but the ultimate result will only be realized once the plan is successfully implemented, hence the need for effective communication during strategy formulation and implementation. T...
Abstract Language is a veritable tool of the legal profession as a lawyer's proficiency is sometimes measured in terms of his linguistic dexterity: both verbal and written. However, over the centuries, there seemed to have evolved a distinct language of law usually referred to as legal language. Legal language employs specialised vocabulary and unusual sentence structure which contributes to its peculiarities. It is sometimes cumbersome to understand legal language due to the usage of a larg...
ABSTRACT The concept of devolution has gained considerable currency in contemporary good governance discourse. Devolution of powers to localized political and administrative units of the State is a means to achieve development, a tool for democracy and a means to achieve good governance. This dissertation interrogates the procedure for the suspension and removal of councilors from office in Zimbabwe and its impact on devolution and independence of the local authorities. A critical comparative...
vi TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL FORM i DECLARATION ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv ABBREVIATIONS v CHAPTER ONE 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Background of the Study 1 1.3 Problem Statement 4 1.5 Research Method 5 1.6 Delimitations of Study 5 1.7 Significance of Study 6 Chapter Synopsis 6 CHAPTER TWO 7 INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL AND SUB-REGIONAL FRAMEWORK ON PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN CENTRAL BANKING 7 2.1 Introduction 7 2.2 Definition of PDM 7 2.3 Historical Development of PDM in Centra...
ABSTRACT The position of the woman and the girl child has for a long time been uncertain in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) IN 19911 and the Convention on the rights of the Child (CRC) as well as the regional counterparts of these instruments. In 2013, the nation adopted a Constitution Amendment (No.20) Act 2013 (the Constitution), which makes specific mention of women‟s rights and children‟s rights2. S...
ABSTRACT This research sought to establish whether the referral system under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court is fulfilling the international community‟s quest to end impunity under international criminal law. The research provides a critical analysis of the referral system looking at its application in reality by the various actors so empowered to implement it. It is the argument of this research that the referral system has been hijacked by selective justice, revenge, ...
Abstract The study sought to analyse the role of POTRAZ in the regulation of telecommunications regulations vis-à-vis international best practices. Telecommunications play a pivotal role in a modern society which is characterized by new technological advancements on a daily basis. It is also a major contributor in economic development especially in Zimbabwe thus there is need to ensure that the regulatory authority complies with international requirements so as to aid economic development an...
ABSTRACT Online music distribution is a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe which artists, distributors and consumers are yet to fully adopt. The Internet has provided a platform for distribution but unfortunately, it has provided space for sharing music illegally and the distribution of counterfeits is on the increase. The Internet has also altered the traditional way in which music was distributed. Record labels are slowly becoming irrelevant and online music distribution is slowly taking course. Th...
ABSTRACT International criminal justice system thrives and survives on state cooperation. In order to end impunity and pursuant to the principles of individual criminal accountability and individual criminal responsibility, states are obliged to arrest and surrender suspects within their territories or in their custody or control in terms of Article 86 and 87 of the Rome statute. State cooperation with the ICC is peremptory, since it is the major weapon the court can use to bring the suspects...
ABSTRACT This study looks at the doctrine of constitutional avoidance as well as the doctrines of subsidiarity and ripeness and their application in constitutional litigation in Zimbabwe especially as they relate to the fundamental rights and freedoms set out in Chapter 4 of the Constitution. The purpose of this research is to assess whether their application is in accordance with the duty placed on all institutions at every level to respect, fulfil, promote and protect the rights and freedom...
Contents CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 PROBLEM STATEMENT ......................