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    Taboo systems as a conflict restraint in the political feud in Zimbabwe: An exploration of Mazowe and Shamva districts, post-independence
    (2016) DODO, Obediah
    The research focused on the role of traditional taboos in restraining the behaviours of the conflict perpetrators in Mazowe and Shamva districts of Zimbabwe as a policing mechanism in respective communities. The study established that while the taboo concept was an old-fashioned mechanism of restraining conflicts in society, it still had its place for as long as there were deliberate efforts towards sustaining its importance. It was also established that while the retention of the practice was purely to regulate children’s behaviours, there were some volatile situations that were addressed by the fear of the effects of the taboos.
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    Challenges of Peacebuilding in Matebeleland North and South Provinces-Zimbabwe (1980-2010)
    (2016) FOYA, David
    The Challenges of Peacebuilding in Matebeleland North and South Provinces - Zimbabwe (1980-2010) establishes the major factors contributing to failure of peace-building in the Matabeleland North and South Provinces. The major findings from the study indicate that the government had not been sincere in peace building efforts and the process of reconciliation was not properly implemented, as a result communities in Matebeleland provinces remained divided. The study also established that there were no laws instituted to deal with reconciliation and peacebuilding matters.
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    Investigating the Characteristics, Challenges and the Management of Informal businesses in informal settlements and the Central Business District of Lusaka
    (2016) KAPOTWE, Paul C.
    This research investigated the characteristics and challenges of the informal business sector, its management and linkages with the formal business sector in Lusaka. The research also investigated why the informal business sector remains unregulated and inhibited from growth and integration into the formal economy. The research revealed that the informal business sector is linked to the formal business sector in Zambia. The research also revealed that the informal business sector lacks access to working capital, technical skills, quality control and other business development services. The sector is characterised by weak and unstable links to sustainable value chains and markets, while there are no Government structures to manage and regulate the sector.
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    The legacies of colonial administrative systems and their influence on the performance of local authorities in Zimbabwe
    (2016) MAKUNDE, George
    This study examined the legacy and imprint of colonial administrative systems, behavioural systems and administrative processes on the post-colonial administrative systems in present day Zimbabwe. The key findings were that the colonial administrative system had a bearing on the transformation of local government in Zimbabwe. It was also established that the current local government system inherited most of the colonial administrative processes. The study recommended a holistic, hybrid approach to address critical factors or issues affecting the performance of both rural and urban local authorities in Zimbabwe.