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    Urbanisation and Inequality in Zimbabwe: A Disaggregated Analysis
    (Great Zimbabwe University, 2025) Muneri Ranganai; Mwanyepedza Robert
    The world urban population has surpassed the 55 % mark, from 30% in 1950, 50% in 2007, and is projected to exceed 70% by 2050. Urbanisation is generally associated with human development and improved human welfare; however, contemporary literature also links it to increased inequality. This is partly explained by the urban wage premium resulting from rural-urban disparities in access to quality education and labour market unequal dynamics. This study investigates impact of urbanisation on income inequality in Zimbabwe, using 1992-2022 provincial-level disaggregated data. Employing the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) and the Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) models, the study reveals that urbanisation increases income inequalities in Zimbabwe. These findings urban suggest that urbanisation in Zimbabwe is associated with urban decay, unequal access to education, employment opportunities, and other socio-economic amenities. It also reveals insufficient urban infrastructure, whose supply fails to keep pace with urban population growth. The study prescribes well-planned urban expansion, inclusive development policies, a strong rural development strategy and service delivery improvements in rural and peri-urban and informal settlement areas. Addressing inequalities in access to quality education and socio-economic opportunities, coupled with data-driven policy decisions and increased community participation remains critical to ameliorate inequalities associated with the urban expansion.
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    Towards a comprehensive framework for enablers and inhibitors of bad news reporting on software projects in state universities in Zimbabwe
    (Great Zimbabwe University, 2025) Maseko Melody; Tsokota Theo
    Software project status reporting is critical in software project management, yet team members often find it easier to report positive news than negative progress. This research investigates the ‘mum effect’, which refers to the reluctance to report bad news on software projects by project team members. Silence on project bad news has remained a major contributor to project failure in higher learning institutions. This study, therefore, aimed to come up with a framework for the inhibitors and enablers of bad news reporting by project team members on specific academic and administrative software projects within state universities in Zimbabwe. Naturally, it is easier to report positive news than negative progress encountered during the software project life cycle. Following a qualitative, multiple-holistic case study approach, this research employed focus group discussions and key informant interviews with project managers, team members, and system users from three state universities in Zimbabwe. The findings indicate that the main enablers of bad news reporting include open communication, a positive organisational culture, and feedback and motivation to achieve. On the other hand, the results suggest that the main inhibitors of bad news reporting include a lack of communication, fear of punishment, an unfair distribution of work, and a lack of skills. The findings of this study can help institutions understand the dynamics at play in status reporting for software projects. Results from this study contribute to the body of knowledge theoretically and, practically, to status reporting on software project development in institutions of higher learning. This reduces the chances of software project failure and escalation.
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    CHALLENGES OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN CHIREDZI, ZIMBABWE
    (2018) Hobwana Christine; Ngaza Nyashadzashe; Mapira Jemitias
    Poor waste management has been one of the greatest challenges in most developing countries. Towns and cities in developing countries have experienced population explosions due to natural increase and rural-urban migration. Urbanization and modernization have also led to the increase of the amount and complexity of the waste being generated. Local authorities responsible for proper waste management are faced by various problems which include financial constraints, absence of the required professional personnel as well as poor public awareness on the dangers of poor waste management and the absence of properly engineered landfills. In the current study, waste management in Chiredzi was researched. A mixed methods research approach was used in the study, selected wards were used as representatives of the town in responding to questionnaires, and the relevant local authorities were interviewed. Chiredzi just like most towns in developing countries has poor waste management practices. There is need for an integrated approach to waste management and many recommendations are cited in this paper.