University of Zimbabwe Social Sciences Research: Recent submissions
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A review of zooplankton ecology in Lake Kariba
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 1997)The zooplankton of Lake Kariba has attracted attention from a number of workers in the years since the lake was created. Like every other group, it provides an opportunity to study the evolution of a lacustrine community ... -
Whose water right? A look at irrigators and catchment farmers' watered relations in Nyamaropa
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 2000)This chapter presents an analysis of farmers' relationships and perceptions of their situation with regards to access to water for irrigation purposes in the area surrounding and incorporating Nyamaropa Irrigation Scheme ... -
The organization and production of the submerged macrophyte communities in Lake Kariba
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 1997)Aquatic macrophytes play important roles in the ecology of lakes. At times in large standing crops, they dominate the littoral zone of lakes (Cattaneo and Kalff 1980, Howard-Williams and Allanson 1981, Morgan and Kitting ... -
The development of smallholder irrigation schemes in Zimbabwe with particular reference to Masvingo Province: an overview
(Department of History, University of Zimbabwe., 1987-08)Irrigation development plays an insignificant role in sub-Saharan Africa, except the large scale projects in Sudan and Madagascar where there is a history of irrigation by small farmers.'1' Abundance of rain-fed fertile ... -
Preface
(Department of History, University of Zimbabwe., 2000)This book is based on a selection of papers presented at the UZ/ZIMWESI workshop 'Water for Agriculture: Current Practices and Future Prospects' held at Mandel Training Centre in Harare between 11 and 13 March 1996. The ... -
Epilogue: a preview of Zimbabwe's new water law
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 2000)The availability of these draft bills presents an opportunity to assess how the proposed water reforms articulate with the realities on the ground. Some of these realities were captured by the empirical material presented ... -
Rethinking the concept of water distribution in smallholder irrigation
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 2000)The issues raised are examined in the context of Chibuwe Irrigation Scheme. On the basis of how water was distributed between 1993 and 1996, this chapter hopes to make some observations about water distribution in particular ... -
Drought relief and irrigation
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 2000)Agriculture is a dominant sector in Zimbabwe contributing 40% of exports, 50% of manufacturing and 70% of employment. The sector carries the heavy burden of food security. It is no wonder then that the performance of the ... -
Conflict management crisis in the Umvumvumvu Catchment, Eastern Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 2000)Any resource, such as water, when used by more than one person, tends to attract conflicts about how it is shared. This is especially true when the resource is scarce and yet the number of users is large. In such cases, ... -
Introduction and Literature review and conceptual framework
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 1996)This study raises a number of rather controversial issues regarding development, beneficiary participation and local government in Zimbabwe. None of the people or institutions mentioned above can be blamed for any of the ... -
A new water act for Zimbabwe?
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 2000)In the Western world there are two main systems of law — the English and the Roman Dutch systems. Though Zimbabwe was colonized by the English, its legal system falls under the Roman Dutch system because of the South ... -
Towards integrated water resource management: a conceptual framework
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 2000)This chapter suggests that integrated water resource management debate needs to be taken beyond its prima facie grounds if the concept is to yield fruit. According to the Collins Concise Dictionary Plus, integrate means ... -
Zimbabwe's climate: past, present and future
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 2000)This chapter is designed to illustrate Zimbabwe's climate over the past century, project trends and sketch possible future scenarios on the basis of present weather patterns. For easier interpretation, only rainfall and ... -
The mechanics of land alienation: 1890- c.1904
(Department of History, University of Zimbabwe., 1979-04-27)This paper is devoted to an examination, by no means exhaustive, of the actual processes and procedures involved in the alienation of land - the translation into reality of abstract rights. Such an investigation into the ... -
The Njanja iron industry: the decline of pre-colonial enterprise
(Department of History, University of Zimbabwe., 1974)Nineteenth century travelers in Mashonaland were unfortunately obsessed with either gold or hunting.: In their pursuit of gold and game they missed or ignored perhaps the principal industry of several peoples of the area, ... -
Key steps in the development of community gardens using limited groundwater resources
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications, 2000)Shortage of water is the main problem reported by communities living in southern Zimbabwe. Rainfall is erratic and unreliable and the area is prone to drought. In Masvingo Province, there is a recorded density of only one ... -
The political economy of Southern Rhodesia: 1883- 1923
(Department of History, University of Zimbabwe., 1974)The role of the settlers has usually been overlooked or underestimated. The granting of the franchise to qualified persons in 1898 was in fact the outcome of a series of demands, public meetings, and representations to ... -
Exploring livestock incomes in Zimbabwe's communal lands
(Centre for Applied Social Sciences (CASS); University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1989)This paper explores and examines two closely linked issues relevant to livestock production in Zimbabwe's Communal Lands (CLs). The first centres on problems peculiar to the measurement of the economic benefits of "subsistence" ... -
A national longitudinal study of black high school graduates in Zimbabwe: the "class of 1971": preliminary results of a fifteen year tracer study
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 1994-10)This paper discusses the educational and occupational aspirations and subsequent achievement of the 1971 cohort of high school graduates in Zimbabwe. It considers the implications which their educational and occupational ... -
Do land-use induced changes of evaporation affect rainfall?
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications., 1999)
