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Proceedings of the National Stakeholders Initiation Workshop For
Proceedings of the National Stakeholders Initiation workshop for BID project of “Mobilization of data on non- timber forest products’ species in Zimbabwe’s five biodiversity hotspots: towards the enhancement of food security and human health” held at Mayfair Lodge, Bindura, Zimbabwe, from 01-02 March 2017. Prepared by L. Mujuru Bindura University, Department of Natural Resources. P. bag 1020 Bindura, Zimbabwe 1 Disclaimer This Workshop Report is a project output in the Financial Assistance provided by the European Union through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to Bindura University and its partners: National Herbarium and botanic gardens, and the Forestry Commission. The views and conclusions herein are those of the workshop participants and the authors, and should not be taken to correspond to the policies, procedures, opinions, and views of the European Union, GBIF, BUSE or Government of Zimbabwe. 2 Executive Summary The overall objective of the initiation workshop was to familiarize stakeholders with the objectives of the project, consolidate the lists of priority NTFPs species (Food and medicinal) from representative communities in and around the five biodiversity hotspots, identify additional information holding institutions and develop a plan of action and to share knowledge and skills acquired from the BID capacity enhancement workshop with all stakeholders. The Workshop also sought to lay the foundation for subsequent work on the mobilisation and digitisation of biodiversity data in Zimbabwe with specific activities described in the approved project proposal. The initiation workshop was a formal review of information gathered during some community meetings held in five biodiversity hotspot areas: Hwange, Chipinge, Chimanimani, Nyanga and the Great dyke. -
PLAAS RR46 Smeadzim 1.Pdf
Chrispen Sukume, Blasio Mavedzenge, Felix Murimbarima and Ian Scoones Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Research Report 46 Space, Markets and Employment in Agricultural Development: Zimbabwe Country Report Chrispen Sukume, Blasio Mavedzenge, Felix Murimbarima and Ian Scoones Published by the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, Cape Town, South Africa Tel: +27 21 959 3733 Fax: +27 21 959 3732 Email: [email protected] Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies Research Report no. 46 June 2015 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior permission from the publisher or the authors. Copy Editor: Vaun Cornell Series Editor: Rebecca Pointer Photographs: Pamela Ngwenya Typeset in Frutiger Thanks to the UK’s Department for International Development (DfID) and the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) Growth Research Programme Contents List of tables ................................................................................................................ ii List of figures .............................................................................................................. iii Acronyms and abbreviations ...................................................................................... v 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ -
Fire Report 2014
ANNUAL FIRE REPORT 2014 FIRE Hay bailing along the Victoria Falls- Kazungula Road to reduce road side fires Page 1 of 24 ANNUAL FIRE REPORT 2014 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3 2.0 Fire Prediction Modelling ..................................................................................................................... 3 3.0 Fire Monitoring .................................................................................................................................... 7 4.0 Environmental Education and Training ................................................................................................ 8 5.0 EMA/ZRP Fire Management Awards ................................................................................................. 14 6.0 Law enforcement ............................................................................................................................... 17 7.0 Impacts of Fires .................................................................................................................................. 18 7.0 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................................... 21 8.0 Recommendations ............................................................................................................................. 22 Annex 1: Pictures .................................................................................................................................... -
An Examination of Natural Resource Management in Zimbabwe's Communal Lands
NYIKA VANHU: THE LAND IS THE PEOPLE: An Examination of Natural Resource Management in Zimbabwe’s Communal Lands A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Social Sciences) Charles James Kingsley Latham Centre for Applied Social Sciences University of Zimbabwe November 2005 1 Table of Contents List of figures.............................................................................................................................. iv List of tables................................................................................................................................ iv List of boxes ................................................................................................................................ iv Acronyms ..................................................................................................................................... v Abstract......................................................................................................................................vii Acknowledgements...................................................................................................................viii Chapter 1 Purpose and Methodology.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose 1 1.2 Methodology 7 1.3 Continuity and Change 11 Chapter 2 Worldviews, Science and Natural Resources.......................................................................... 13 2.1 -
ANNUAL VELD FIRE REPORT 2020.Cdr
2020 VELD FIRE REPORT Environmental Management Agency 685/6 Lorraine Drive, Bluffhill, Harare Toll Free: 08080028 [email protected] Whatsapp: 0779 565 707 Environmental Management Agency Muzarabani Vehicle and 3 Tractors for Hurungwe, Mbire and Muzarabani Districts @EMAeep Fire Update Email: fi[email protected] Contents Foreword 2 1.0 Introduct ion 3 2.0 Fire management intervent ions 3 2.1 Fire Risk Modelling 4 2.2 Interventions to Reduce Veld Fires 5 . 3.0 Impacts of veld fires 5 4.0 Fire Education and Awar eness 7 5.0 Fire management proj ects 8 5.1 Hay Baling 8 5.2 Fire guard construction 10 5.3 Thatch grass combing 12 5.4 Road servitude maintenance 13 5.5 Apiculture projects 14 5.6 Fire Orders Issued 15 5.7 Fire related material donated 16 6.0 Conclusion 16 Annex 1: District area burnt (H a) 17 Annex 2: Fire pictures 18 1 2020 Fire Report Foreword This report gives a synopsis of veld fire management in the country in the year 2020. The fire season which started on 31 July to 31 October 2020 came in the backdrop of the Covid19 pandemic which challenged the Agency and its partners to be innovative in veld fire management. To comply with Covid19 regulations limited meetings were conducted with increased social distancing and reduced travel . The Agency adopted social media as a means of information dissemination on veld fire management as well as working with local leadership. A total of 1 178 veld fire incidences were recorded between 31 July and 31 October 2020 resulted in 806 457.84 hectares being burnt. -
Zimbabwe Livelihood Zone Profiles. December 2010
Zimbabwe Livelihoods Zone VAC ZIMBABWE Profiles Vulnerability Assessment Committee 15 February 2010 The Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVac) is Chaired by the Food and Nutrition Council (FNC) which is housed at the Scientific Industrial Research and Developing Council (SIRDC), Harare, Zimbabwe. Acknowledgements The Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVac) would like to express its appreciation for the financial, technical and logistical support that the following agencies provided towards the data collection, analysis and writing-up of the Revised Livelihoods profiles for Zimbabwe; Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation Development and Mechanizations’ Department of Agricultural Extension Services (AGRITEX) Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare’s Department of Social Welfare Ministry of Finance’s Central Statistical Office (CSO) Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Development Ministry of Transport’s Department of Meteorological Services United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) United Nations’ Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) World Vision (WV) OXFAM ACTIONAID Save the Children United Kingdom (SC-UK) Southern Africa Development Community Regional Vulnerability Assessment Committee (RVAC) United States of America International Development Agency (USAID) Department for International Development (DFID) The European Commission (EC) FEG (The Food Economy Group) The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWSNET) The revision -
Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research
ZIMBABWE JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SPECIAL ISSUE Volume 24 Number 2, July 2012 o:-s_ Technology Application in Primary Schools: Stakeholders views on the useof Calculators in Chinhoyi Urban. Emmanuel Chinamasa Teacher Evaluation by Pupils: Case of “O” Level Mathematics Student - Teachers in Bulawayo urban. Emmanuel Chinamasa, Morden Dzinotizeyi, Mathias Sithole Factors contributing to Teacher truancy in two Secondary Schools in Bulawayo.Emmanuel Chinamasa, Ezekiel Svigie, Simbarashe Munikwa The Relevance of 'O' Level Mathematics in Nursing: A Survey of Practicing Nurses’ Experiences in Zimbabwe. Matirwisa Kuneka, Emmanuel Chinamasa Secondary School Teachers' and Pupils' Views on the use of Mathematics Textbooks with Answers in Mazowe District. Lawrence Maregere, Emmanuel Chinamasa, Newton Hlenga Factors affecting Lecturer Research output in new Universities in Zimbabwe. Emmanuel Chinamasa Examinations Question Specialized Marking: A Quantitative Analysis of Intcr-marker Reliability Mode at Chinhoyi University of Technology. Emmanuel Chinamasa, Cribert Munetsi Computation errors on measures of Central Tendency by Masters Students: Implications for Andragogy. Emmanuel Chinamasa, Cribert Munetsi Technology Utilisation: A survey of Computer Literacy levels among Health Personnel at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital. Constance Madya, Emmanuel Chinamasa m u m The Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research is published tri-annually by the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC). ISSN: 1013-3445 Editor-in-Chief: Professor Fred Zindi Editorial Board Editorial Advisory Board Prof. Levi M. Nyagura, Prof. Linda Chisholm University of Zimbabwe Witwatersrand University Prof. V. Nyawaranda, Prof. Danston S. J. Mkandawire University of Zimbabwe University of Namibia ! Prof. Charles Nherera, Prof John Schw ille Women’s University in Africa Michigan State University Prof. -
Abel Muzorewa's Security F and After the War of Liber
ABEL MUZOREWA’S SECURITY FORCE AUXILIARIES (SFA s) DURING AND AFTER THE WAR OF LIBERATION IN HURUNGWE DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE Being a thesis submitted to the Department of History, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe in fulfil ment of the requirements of a Doctor of Philosophy By CHAKAWA JOSHUA Registration Number: R0644595 Supervisors: Professors N M. Bhebe and S J Ndlovu -Gatsheni November 2015 i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I am indebted to my academic supervisors namely; Professors N M Bhebe and S J Ndlovu- Gatsheni. You greatly assisted me with the relevant expertise, patience and advice to make this thesis a reality. Many thanks also go to members of the History Department at Midlands State University, especially Dr G Mazarire, Dr T Mashingaidze, Mr G Tarugarira, Mrs D Goredema, Mr Chisi and Dr V Z Nyawo-Shava. I should also acknowledge Dr T Javangwe and Mr I Choto for editing and proof-reading this thesis. Mr Muchefa at the National Archives of Zimbabwe did a splendid job in helping me to locate correct files for the thesis. My study at MSU was made possible by the generous financial assistance which I got from the institution. Many thanks go to the Vice Chancellor himself who initiated that whole process and Professor D Z Moyo who implemented it. I was also supported by many friends and relatives. Lastly, I wish to give my sincere acknowledgements to all those who took their time to be interviewed. ii DEDICATION To my teacher and mentor Never Kapungu and the late Michael Chakawa for encouraging me to specialize in History. -
An Assessment of Lantana Camara Distribution and Its Effects on Selected Soil Properties in Ward 1 of Zvimba District, Zimbabwe
BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AN ASSESSMENT OF LANTANA CAMARA DISTRIBUTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON SELECTED SOIL PROPERTIES IN WARD 1 OF ZVIMBA DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE ELIZABETH GULUGULU (B1128987) A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE HONOURS DEGREE IN NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DATE OF SUBMISSION: 31 OCTOBER 2014 DEDICATION I dedicate this dissertation to Mrs. Goromonzi for her love and financial support through my academic journey, my granny Ambuya Kaunda who passed away when I was in the middle of data collection of this project and to the late Litah and Sandress, you will always have a special place in my heart mum and dad. i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I thank the almighty God for his strength and guidance for with him the impossible were made possible. My sincere gratitude goes to Mr. T. Nyamugure and Mr. A. Kundhlande my project supervisors who took their time and worked beyond hours assisting me with my project. In a special way I would like to thank Mr. G. Chikorowondo for his advice and assistance, Mr. W. Mhlanga, Mr. L. Jimu, Mr. T. Kaseke, Mr. P. Makumbe, Miss. T. Makuku for their contributions and corrections concerning this project. I extend my acknowledgements to Environmental Management Agency (EMA) for giving me an opportunity of doing this project on their behalf. My special gratitude goes to Mr. A. Chigona for his encouragement, Mr. M. Tendaupenyu District Environmental Officer of Zvimba whom I worked closely with on this project, Mr. L. Hwengwere Quality Environmental Officer of Mashonaland West for assisting me with the selection of soil parameters and literature concerning this study, Melissa Maenza my colleague for assisting me with information for my literature and Mr. -
Report on Harare Case Study
Urban infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa – harnessing land values, housing and transport Report on Harare Case Study Report No 1.9 Final report 31 July 2015 This material has been funded by UK aid from the UK government; however the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies. Table of Contents Executive Summary ..................................................................................... i 1 Introduction and approach ............................................................... 1 Method .............................................................................................. 1 Limitations of research ........................................................................ 1 2 The city in its national context ......................................................... 1 Planning context ................................................................................. 2 Macroeconomic History: 1990 to the present .......................................... 3 3 Legislation relating to urban land ..................................................... 5 Urban Councils Act Chapter 29:15 ......................................................... 6 Environmental Management Act Chapter 20:27 ....................................... 7 Deeds Registries Act Chapter 20:05 ...................................................... 8 Zimbabwe’s New Constitution ............................................................... 8 4 Institutions ..................................................................................... -
Land Reform, Commercial Agriculture and Local Economic Growth in Zimbabwe
Land reform, commercial agriculture and local economic growth in Zimbabwe Blasio Mavedzenge, Felix Murimbarimba, Ian Scoones and Chrispen Sukume Introduction Land reform in Zimbabwe has radically transformed the rural economy. After 2000, around 145,000 families were allocated smallholder plots and a further 20,000 took on medium scale farms. This replaced an agrarian structure that was divided between 4,500 large- scale commercial farms and many small communal area farms. The new farmers have had many challenges, but they have also created employment and are generating new economic linkages, both in the local economy and further afield. In the last few years we have looked at this unfolding dynamic by tracing the networks of economic activity from a series of farms in two sites – Mvurwi in Mazowe district, a high potential area near the capital, and Wondedzo near Masvingo, in the drier southeast. By looking at four commodities – tobacco, horticulture, beef and maize - we asked: what are the economic linkages created by new farming enterprises, how are these influencing the local economy, what livelihoods and forms of employment are being created, and what challenges are being faced? 1 A number of important value chains. Since land Permanent employees are findings emerge: reform, a dualistic agrarian often kin, or from the structure has largely been farmer-employer’s original Agricultural production replaced by a mix of small ‘home’ area. In areas made possible by land and medium sized farms where ‘compound’ labour reform has created a wide (A1 and A2 in the new was common, such as range of economic activity resettlements). -
2013 VISION – SEEING DOUBLE and the DEAD a PRELIMINARY AUDIT of ZIMBABWE’S VOTERS’ ROLL by Derek Matyszak, Research and Advocacy Unit
2013 VISION – SEEING DOUBLE AND THE DEAD A PRELIMINARY AUDIT OF ZIMBABWE’S VOTERS’ ROLL By Derek Matyszak, Research and Advocacy Unit. 20131 VISION – SEEING DOUBLE AND THE DEAD A PRELIMINARY AUDIT OF ZIMBABWE’S VOTERS’ ROLL By Derek Matyszak, Research and Advocacy Unit. Introduction. The registration of voters and the compilation and maintenance of an accurate national voters’ roll has been recognized as an essential and key part of the electoral cycle.2 Since the voters' rolls record who may or may not vote, they may ultimately have a determining effect on who wins the poll. Equally importantly, it is imperative that the voters' rolls, being the cornerstone of the administration of a democratic election, be accurate and up to date. While an incomplete voters' roll may disenfranchise those who might otherwise be entitled to vote, an inflated roll containing duplicate entries, names of persons who have emigrated or of dead voters, lends itself to electoral fraud. For if the roll is inflated a false and increased ballot count can be effected (through ballot box stuffing, multiple voting or manipulation of the figures on returns) without appearing blatantly implausible against the number of registered voters. Inaccurate voters' rolls have a knock-on effect on the delimitation of constituencies, portraying an inaccurate number of voters for each area. In a first-past-the-post system, such as that adopted by Zimbabwe for all elections other than the presidential, this assumes increased importance as the number of “wasted votes” may be increased due to wrongfully delimited areas based on a false presentation of the number of voters in a particular area.