"Climate change is hitting the poor first and hardest": We are used to hearing these words; so used to the extent that these words have literally lost their implications to our own lives as human beings! However, there is vast empirical evidence and theoretical literature on the adverse effects...

This research is an exploratory study on the use of marking schemes in five secondary schools in Chiefs Sayi and Jiri areas in Gokwe South District. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the use of marking schemes in the teaching and learning of Commerce at Ordinary level with particular...

The study aimed at empirically investigating the influence of Osborne dam on the socio-economic development of ward 23, Makoni District. The research was carried out in three villages Kawadza, Nyatito and Dumba, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Questionnaire, interviews guide,...

The purpose of this study was to find out ways of improving the teaching of word equations at Choto – Tafara secondary school in Gokwe South. A case study research design was employed. Most teachers rely on teacher – centered teaching methods such as the lecture method. This research argues...

The contribution of a vibrant Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector in the socio – economic development of Zimbabwe has been widely recognized. In view of its increasing importance, the success of SMEs has been of interest to a plethora of researchers and economists and has therefore,...

The study examined the factors that affect students' academic achievement in Zimbabwe's rural Secondary Schools with Marimasimbe Secondary School (Gokwe South – Midlands Province) taken as a case study. The research adopted a case study methodology and the population sample was drawn from...

Current account deficit has become a common phenomenon in both developed and developing countries. Although there is a plethora of perspective towards the current account deficit-economic growth nexus, there is still no consensus on the impact and direction of causality. This study seeks to...

This research uses annual time series data on CO2 emissions in India from 1960 to 2017, to model and forecast CO2 using the Box – Jenkins ARIMA approach. Our diagnostic tests indicate that India CO2 emission data is I (2). The study presents the ARIMA (2, 2, 0) model. The diagnostic tests...

The problem of delays in the construction sector is a global phenomenon and the construction sector in Zimbabwe is no exception. This research seeks to empirically investigate the factors affecting construction delays in Zimbabwe. A questionnaire survey was used for data collection. The research...

What is the relationship between foreign aid and economic growth? This is probably one of the most famous questions in the foreign aid – economic growth debate. Whether this question has been sufficiently answered remains to be known. Developing nations have been and continue to be known to...