The study investigates the impact of labour migration on wages in the source country labour market, in the context of Zimbabwe; for the period 1985-2013. Our main argument is that labour migration can have a negative impact on wages in the source country and as such our model includes various...

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...

Population growth is one of the fundamental factors that directly determine the supply of human resources which are indisputably critical for production. Population growth plays a pivotal role in country's economic development trajectory. Most economically developed countries have significantly...

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 construction industry plays a strategic role in developing countries like Zimbabwe. This research seeks to empirically determine the main factors affecting construction labour productivity in Zimbabwe. Questionnaires comprising of structured and unstructured questions were used to for data...

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 status of paralysis in which Zimbabwe has slipped throughout the past 37 years might be traced back to the Banana Administration. Since 1980, a number of economic policies have been formulated and subsequently implemented in Zimbabwe and yet the economy is still under intensive care. This...

While most entrepreneurs around the globe acknowledge that they began their businesses either as a hobby or a secondary source of income, the mushrooming of SMEs in Zimbabwe has been prompted by unprecedented company closures which saw many workers losing their jobs. SMEs occupy a central...

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 empirical debate on the role of international tourism on local economic growth is inconclusive and is characterized by two main opposing views: the Tourism-led economic growth hypothesis and the Economy-driven tourism growth hypothesis. The objective of the study was to establish the role of...