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- ItemMining and Development in Southern Zimbabwe: Myth or Reality in Gwanda District?(2023) Moyo, F.; Ncube, M.; Nkomo, S.; Mabhena, C.; Ncube, V.The book chapter explores mineral resource development strategies for community empowerment, poverty reduction and infrastructure development in Zimbabwe's mining areas. Using descriptive survey data, the authors present a proposal on how the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act can be used as a vehicle for mineral resource development. Despite abundant mineral resources, the majority of Zimbabwean indigenous communities living close to the mines have limited access to directly or indirectly benefit from the mineral resources. The chapter argues that pro-poor mining policies that ensure the harnessing of mineral resources for community empowerment, poverty reduction and infrastructure development are paramount. The chapter further argues that the Indigenous and Economic Empowerment Act needs to be harmonised with other sector legislation in the country. The book chapter concludes that the development of infrastructure and provision of public utilities such as electricity, and water, establishing micro-credit to small and medium enterprises and implementing broad-based indigenisation policies are some of the strategies for improving rural livelihoods. Similarly, direct and indirect linkages between the mining sector and the local economy could be enhanced through the provision of food supply to the mine, manufacture of mining inputs, provision of security services and supply of labour by the local community. The harnessing of mineral resources in any country has been a contested terrain. Of late in Zimbabwe, the government has embarked on a massive indigenisation drive that has seen large-scale mines compelled by law to seed at least 10% of their mineral revenue to CSOTS. The authors recommend the harmonisation of legislation that affects harnessing of mineral resources by local communities will ensure community empowerment, poverty reduction and infrastructure development in mining districts in southern Zimbabwe.
- ItemA COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY PATIENTS’ SUPPORT GROUPS IN MANGWE AND NKULUMANE DISTRICTS OF ZIMBABWE(African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research, 2024-07-19) Dube, Z.L.; Moyo, F.; Ncube, M.N.The article assesses the role Support Groups (SGs) for patients on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Mangwe and Nkulumane districts of Zimbabwe. Data collection was qualitative in nature through the inductive means of interviews, focus group discussion and questionnaires. Stratified random sampling was used. St. Anne’s Brunapeg Hospital and Plumtree District Hospital (for Mangwe) were each classed as strata. Only one clinic offers ART services in Nkulumane and this served as a strata. Fourteen SGs were interviewed as focus group discussions and one hundred and six as questionnaires. The empirical findings reveal that SGs are of critical value in the ART programme. They provide inter alia emotional support, peer counselling, information on ARVs, access to financial support and training. The SGs are vital in the ART programme and are in dire need of funding.
- ItemA Critical Review of the Implementation Challenges of the Zimbabwe Accelerated Arrears Clearance Debt and Development Strategy (ZAADDS)(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2018) Mbawu, C.; Nkala, P.Zimbabwe’s huge debt burden continues being an albatross to economic development initiatives in the country presenting major challenges towards debt sustainability and clearance. Although great strides were achieved in coming with a debt resolution strategy; the Zimbabwe Accelerated Arrears Clearance, Debt and Development Strategy (ZAADDS) in 2010, lack of substantial results on the debt cleared is a major concern. This paper uses a mixed method approach to critically evaluate the implementation process of ZAADDS and related challenges since the launch of the strategy in 2010. Results indicate considerable efforts on creditor re-engagement processes alongside insignificant progress on re-engagement efforts with the international community regarding the removal of sanctions which is very critical for unlocking fresh capital injections. The study concludes that Zimbabwe’s debt strategy lacked necessary implementation impetus and policy willingness for successful strategy execution. The country’s public external debt is therefore likely to remain unsustainable for the foreseeable future given the “borrowing to repay” strategy likely to result in a vicious debt cycle. Launching an intensive international campaign and outreach programme to both Paris and non-Paris Club creditors at the highest level in order to gain support for Zimbabwe’s case for arrears clearance and debt relief is not only necessary but critical as well.
- ItemUnderstanding climate smart agriculture and the resilience of smallholder farmers in Umguza district, Zimbabwe(Taylor and Francis Online, 2021-08-30) Phiri, K.; Nhliziyo, M.; Madzivire, S.I.; Sithole, M.; Nyathi, D.Climate smart agriculture has enhanced the viability and sustainability of smallholder farming in Umguza District of Zimbabwe. This study documents how smallholder farmers in Umguza District have responded to the adverse effects of climate change by venturing into small grains production, conservation farming and small livestock production. This paper discusses the vulnerability of smallholder farmers in Umguza District to climate change induced risks. The vulnerability profile is followed by an exposition of the resilience strategies used by the farmers to mitigate the effects of climate change. Additionally, the paper considers how the government institutions and development agencies can mainstream the adoption of climate smart farming technologies. The study used qualitative and quantitative approaches as methods of data collection, data were gathered through five key informants, and 30 in-depth semi structured questionnaires. This study suggests that government institutions and development practitioners should intensify resilience-building programmes, conduct climate awareness programmes and avail funding to improve the acceptance of CSA practices among smallholder farmers in Umguza and the rest of Zimbabwe.
- ItemWhen Disaster Risk Management Systems Fail: The Case of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe(International Journal of Disaster Risk Science, 2021-10-12) Munsaka, E.; Mudavanhu, C.; Sakala, L.; Manjeru, P.; Matsvange, D.On 14 March 2019, Zimbabwe was hit by Cyclone Idai, leaving immeasurable destruction of unprecedented magnitude in its wake. In Chimanimani District, many lives were lost, many people were reported missing, and others were displaced. The question that immediately comes to mind is: Was the country prepared to manage the Cyclone Idai disaster? Reflecting on the community experiences, the purpose of this research was to interrogate the strength of the disaster risk reduction legislation and institutions in Zimbabwe in the face of meteorological hazards. The research also evaluated the extent of the impact Cyclone Idai had on the Chimanimani communities and the factors that increased the vulnerability to the cyclone. A mixed method approach that involved 1180 participants was used. The study found that disaster risk management legislation and institutions in Zimbabwe are weak. Cyclone Idai resulted in the loss of many human lives, loss of livelihoods, and massive damage to infrastructure. The cyclone exposed capacity and policy gaps in Zimbabwe’s disaster risk management system. The study makes a number of recommendations, including strengthening disaster legislation and policy, and disaster risk governance. Given the communities’ response to the disaster occurrence, the study also recommends strengthening social capital.