MSUIR Collection:https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3132024-03-29T06:59:16Z2024-03-29T06:59:16ZA mobile ad-hoc strategy to enhance ICT based education in Zimbabwean rural schoolsTsimba, GeraldMugoniwa, BeautyMutembedza, Amanda Nyashahttps://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/41962022-06-27T13:49:05Z2020-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: A mobile ad-hoc strategy to enhance ICT based education in Zimbabwean rural schools
Authors: Tsimba, Gerald; Mugoniwa, Beauty; Mutembedza, Amanda Nyasha
Abstract: The following topics are dealt with: Internet; educational institutions; mobile computing; decision making; computer aided instruction; health care; educational courses; medical information systems; learning (artificial intelligence); further education.2020-01-01T00:00:00ZTsimba, GeraldMugoniwa, BeautyMutembedza, Amanda NyashaA framework for creating an ICT knowledge hub in Zimbabwe: a holistic approach in fostering economic growth: Paper presented at 11th Zimbabwe International Research SymposiumMahlangu, GilbertMusungwini, SamuelSibanda, Mavellashttps://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/30312022-06-27T13:49:05Z2017-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: A framework for creating an ICT knowledge hub in Zimbabwe: a holistic approach in fostering economic growth: Paper presented at 11th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium
Authors: Mahlangu, Gilbert; Musungwini, Samuel; Sibanda, Mavellas
Abstract: ICT knowledge hubs are important resources for a country to grow towards an innovative economy. Their growth has been viewed as a node point for techno-prenuership development and economic sustainability by many countries. The purpose of this study was to establish how Zimbabwe as a developing country should move towards the creation of an ICT knowledge hub that will promote economic growth in line with the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation (ZimAsset) economic blueprint crafted in 2013. A qualitative research design was used whereby literature was conducted to establish models for ICT Knowledge hub creation while two focus group discussions were held with academia, research agents and software developers to achieve face validity and indepth interviews were held with officials from The Ministry of ICT Postal and Courier services. The consensus was reached on the need for creating a focal point which will act as a cyberport where ICT driven solutions can be obtained based on the industry needs. The focus group discussions settled for four components in creating an ICT knowledge hub. These are planning function, development function, management function and co-ordinating function. The research also established that the Ministry of ICT and Courier services in Zimbabwe has set up an innovation fund to encourage and reward innovation and craftsmanship in Zimbabwe mainly targeted at the youths. The government acquired the high performance computing facility which is stationed at the University of Zimbabwe. The ICT hub should be used to facilitate access and use of this resource. Every country should therefore strive to create its own centre of innovation which enables it to gain maximum utility from its indigenous people in order to fully utilise ICTs for industry development and spearhead economic growth. The study recommends that there is need for establishing an ICT Knowledge hub in the country.2017-01-01T00:00:00ZMahlangu, GilbertMusungwini, SamuelSibanda, MavellasCan the social construction of technology be used to explain the perception of social media in Zimbabwe?: Paper presented at 11th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium-16-17 February 2017Tsokota, TheoMahlangu, GilbertRebanowako, Taurai GeorgeFurusa, Samuel S.https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/30302022-06-27T13:49:05Z2017-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Can the social construction of technology be used to explain the perception of social media in Zimbabwe?: Paper presented at 11th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium-16-17 February 2017
Authors: Tsokota, Theo; Mahlangu, Gilbert; Rebanowako, Taurai George; Furusa, Samuel S.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Social Construction of Technology theory can be used to explain the perception of social media in Zimbabwe. The researchers commenced by identifying relevant groups that apparently hold essential perceptions about the role of social media in Zimbabwe. The groups include civil societies, politicians and government. The methodology for this study was netnography whereby data were collected from online communities and comments in various online newspapers and social media. The researchers used this methodology because it was believed that there is a high level of truthfulness and disclosure depth in online communities than face-to-face conversations. Data was grouped according to relevant groups and then analysed through thematic analysis informed by the six phases of thematic analysis as proposed by Braun and Clarke. The findings of this study indicate though the study had identified various relevant groups, views of Zimbabweans are polarised as a result only three relevant groups emerged from the results. These groups are pro-government, pro-opposition and pro-business. The researchers concluded that those who regard social media beneficial will accept it as the best technology in the modern society, while those who see it as a destructive technology will resist its adoption and use. Hence, technology is not only evolving over time and space to solve problems, but also to cause different perceptions within competing groups. Therefore, the study recommends that there should be education on the proper use of social media. This will remove the fears of the government and there will be closure. As a result, there will be dialogue between the competing groups2017-01-01T00:00:00ZTsokota, TheoMahlangu, GilbertRebanowako, Taurai GeorgeFurusa, Samuel S.A model for harnessing the power of the mobile phone technology to improve smallholder agriculture in ZimbabweMusungwini, Samuelhttps://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/29702022-06-27T13:49:05Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: A model for harnessing the power of the mobile phone technology to improve smallholder agriculture in Zimbabwe
Authors: Musungwini, Samuel
Abstract: Mobile technologies are capable of facilitating networks of farmers and
agribusiness in a dynamic way such that these stakeholders can support each other. The initiative of using mobile technologies in agriculture is in its infancy stage in the world at large while in some developing countries it is already in use. The smallholder farmers largely depend on agricultural activities for food and income for all their requirements which include paying school fees for children, buying farming implements for next season and housekeeping requirements. The bulk of small scale farming systems in the developing world are very much limited in production and therefore inherently less profitable than they should be. The chief contributor to this is the information lopsidedness and the necessary farming skills gap that hinder the embracing of available technologies and management practices. This paper designs a model that could be used for harnessing the power of Mobile Phone Technology to
improve Smallholder Agriculture in Zimbabwe. An analysis of the current array of models was done and their weaknesses evaluated. The proposed model is holistic in nature and build on the strength of current existing models but it stresses the need to integrate USSD technology, together with web-enabled and Android based platforms. It also stresses the need for a hybrid mechanism for data dissemination which facilitates for both push-based and pull-based data dissemination2016-01-01T00:00:00ZMusungwini, Samuel