http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/750 LLB Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:41:18 GMT 2026-06-07T19:41:18Z http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2634 The Urban Planning Development Control Tracking Model for Mvurwi Town, Zimbabwe: Case in E-Planning Via Geoinformatics KADUNGURE, WISEMAN; MASARIRA, TARIRAI PINIAS; CHIGUDU, ANDREW Abstract The urban planning system in Zimbabwe, long modelled along the British system and its spatial planning concepts, principles, processes and legislation, influences in shaping the spatial mapping of towns and cities and the overall built-in environment in the country. The study focuses on critically assessing the feasibility of utilising e-development control processes in tracking urban plans with a view to developing an e- development control model. The study assumes the following objectives: identifying underlying frameworks for development plans in Mvurwi; evaluating current development control practices in Mvurwi; assessing current methodologies used for development control processes in Mvurwi; and developing an e-development control model for Mvurwi. This study uses a transformative research paradigm and mixed methodological approach, with a sample size of 302 respondents from five classes of Mvurwi property owners. An inductive approach to research is employed using documentary analysis, questionnaire administration and key informant interviews as the research techniques. The research established that the Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013 Amendment (No 20) (Constitution) recognises devolution and decentralisation of state power and provides Mvurwi Town Council (MTC) constitutional protection. The Urban Councils Act regulates local authorities and urban settlements, and it addresses concerns relating to estate development and housing provision and construction. The study also found out that the current development control frameworks and planning services delivery positively correlate with each other (r =0.541, p of 0.000 significant at the 0.05 level). The research concludes on development of an e-development model which discovered the relationship between geoinformatics in e-planning and enhancement of the accurate information essential to development planning, monitoring and execution are part of the development control methods in Mvurwi. The study recommends that Zimbabwe local authorities should embrace the application of technology in all planning service for them to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in development control. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2634 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2633 Succession Planning in International Humanitarian Organisations in South Sudan MUSUKUTWA, ALFRED; MASUNDA, THEBETH R; CHIWESHE, MANASE K The article explores succession planning in international humanitarian organisations in South Sudan, as succession planning is central to business continuity. For organisations to function successfully and sustainably, there is need for a clear leadership succession plan wherein the incumbent prepares their replacement by imparting the knowledge and vision of the organisation. Business leadership was used as the conceptual framework guiding the study. The study utilised a qualitative methodology with a bias towards the descriptive research design. Purposive sampling was used as a sampling method. The study used in-depth interviews and narrative data analysis for data collection. A review of the literature was drawn from facts from books, journal articles and policy documents. For data analysis, the study used textual analysis. The study found that humanitarian organisations use the identification of pivotal positions to plan succession. The findings show that humanitarian organisations use a system of assessing job performance for planning succession. The study indicated that humanitarian organisations utilise strategic leadership development to plan succession. The purpose of the Kuveza neKuumba - Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University Journal of Design, Innovative Thinking and Practice is to provide a forum for design and innovative solutions to daily challenges in communities. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2633 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2415 THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN EVIDENCE GATHERING FOR CASES OF FRAUD: CASE OF BULAWAYO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE KUDANGA, DZINGAI; MTHOMBENI, ADMIRE; CHINONGWA, EDWARD; SINGENDE, MATILDA; TSHUMA, EDWARD; TEMBO, EVANS BONJISI This article discusses the role of technology in evidence gathering for cases of fraud, drawing reference from the Bulawayo Central Business District (CBD) in Zimbabwe. The research was inspired by the continued and endless occurrence of a plethora of scandalous fraud cases in the Bulawayo CBD. A mixed-method approach was adopted with a pragmatic philosophy. The approach gave inductive and deductive reasoning to conclude the relationship between technology and fraud. In this view, an exploratory design was used. The target population was mainly police officers and magistrates in the Bulawayo CBD. A questionnaire was used as an instrument to gather data, whilst Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for data analysis. Research results revealed that there is a positive relationship between the use of technology and the detection and prevention of fraud cases in the Bulawayo CBD. It was also established that fraudulent activities in the Bulawayo CBD encompassed both direct and indirect forms and the most prevalent fraud activities emanated from e-banking and were committed mostly by employees. The study recommends that there a need to continually train law enforcement agents, judicial officials and company staff on the use of technological tools and ways of detecting the current modus operandi of criminals about fraud-related activities. The journal is a forum for the discussion of ideas, scholarly opinions and case studies on law and policy, statutes, constitutions, general rules of the game (institutional mechanisms) and policy pronouncements or declared positions that are put to scrutiny, weighed, interpreted and evaluated. In all these matters, the intention and context usually define the outcomes and impact. The journal is produced bi-annually. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2415 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2414 The Housing Markets in Zimbabwe MACHIPISA, FUNNY; CHIRISA, INNOCENT The study explores housing markets in Zimbabwe. There is need for cheap housing in urban areas because of Sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) increasing urban population. There is also need to create futures that are more inclusive cities in which everyone has a right to live in a nice place. Descriptive analysis, content analysis and case study method were the three methods used in this study. Results from this research argue that most of the urban poor are the most affected people in housing markets in Zimbabwe as evidenced by the sprouting of a huge number of informal housing in peri-urban areas of most cities in Zimbabwe. Although measures, including the introduction of the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, after independence, slum upgrading, decentralisation and various policies, the demand for housing has increased and the government has failed to reduce it due to different socio-economic factors that include rapid urbanisation, population growth and rural urban migration, to mention a few. Various key factors affect housing markets in Zimbabwe, and it might be challenging to renovate slums and poorly designed regions and create infrastructure at a rate quicker than the expansion of the urban population. There is need for a holistic approach by different stakeholders such as investors, housing and population gurus, and government and private sector organisations to bring new innovative and African context ideas to the housing crisis in Zimbabwe. The journal is a forum for the discussion of ideas, scholarly opinions and case studies on law and policy, statutes, constitutions, general rules of the game (institutional mechanisms) and policy pronouncements or declared positions that are put to scrutiny, weighed, interpreted and evaluated. In all these matters, the intention and context usually define the outcomes and impact. The journal is produced bi annually. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://10.0.100.40:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2414 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z