https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5014 2026-05-24T23:48:38Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7044 Title: Strategy for the adoption and effective utilization of mobile phone technologies in smallholder agriculture in Zimbabwe: Paper presented at 6th International Conference on M4D Mobile Communication Technology for Development M4D held at Kampala, Uganda, Makerere University Kampala Uganda from the 15h -16th November 2018 Authors: Marambi, Shelter; Musungwini, Samuel; Mzikamwi, Tinomuda Abstract: There is a growth in research on the benefits and use of mobile phone technology in the whole world. Zimbabwe as a country has seen that this is a feasible route to explore. This paper explores how other countries are using this technology to improve agriculture yields. It analyses factors that are hindering mobile phone technology use and adoption among smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. The paper employed qualitative research design, guided by inductive approach underpinned by interpretivism philosophy. Findings from the gathered data showed that smallholder farmers are willing to make use of mobile phone technologies in their farming context. The cost of gathering data, lack of training and poor infrastructure was seen as the main hindrances to adopting mobile technology in agriculture. The paper then designs a strategy that can be used for mobile technology adoption and effective utilization by smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. Recommendations such as farmer training, government involvement and infrastructure development in rural areas were suggested. This research adds to the existing body of literature since there was no known research in Zimbabwe which focused on developing a mobile phone strategy for smallholder farmers. 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Marambi, Shelter Musungwini, Samuel Mzikamwi, Tinomuda https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/7042 Title: The intervention of educational big data analytics for an effective eLearning experience: the case of Zimbabwe’s Higher and Tertiary Education Authors: Mugoniwa, Beauty; Tsimba, Gerald; Mutembedza, Amanda Abstract: Today, virtually every operation is affected by digitalization the world over. As a result, it is of utmost importance for every organization to check and conform to the updated digital solutions. This paper sought to investigate whether Zimbabwean higher and tertiary education has adopted Educational Big Data (EBD) taking advantage of eLearning platforms. It also aims to determine challenges militating against the adoption educational data analytics, hence, proffering strategies for the full implementation of EBD. The study pursued a qualitative research methodology based on a multiple case study design strategy. The study identified challenges which included lack of infrastructure, skills and related resources; lack of government will and weak institutional investment strategies. With that in mind, there was no substantial evidence that proved the existence of EBD from the selected five tertiary intuitions involving lecturers and administrators as participants. Hence, the study proposed an EBD strategy implementation, execution and control model. 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Mugoniwa, Beauty Tsimba, Gerald Mutembedza, Amanda https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6231 Title: Strategies used by Information and Communication Technology tertiary students to deal with sexual harassment during work-related learning period in Zimbabwe Authors: Theo Tsokota Abstract: In many developing countries like Zimbabwe more women are taking up careers in Information and Communication Technology. Whilst this is a positive development, these women still face many challenges like sexual harassment. There seems to be an apparent dearth of literature about the phenomenon of sexual harassment of women in the Information Technology field in Zimbabwe especially students on work-related learning (WRL). ICT students on WRL are most vulnerable and susceptible to sexual harassment mainly because they attend to IT-related concerns from employees at the lower-level hierarchy of an organisation to employees at the highest-level hierarchy of an organisation. Consequently, this qualitative research study sought to identify strategies used to deal with sexual harassment especially coming from the experiences of the IT students on WRL. Data was collected through in-depth interviews from twenty IT university students in Zimbabwe. Data was analysed and key strategies were identified through structural coding and thematic analysis. These strategies were supervisory support, forming pseudo relationships, avoidance, escort and effective no. The findings of this research will contribute to a better understanding of the challenges faced by ICT students during their work-related learning period, especially regarding sexual harassment. Consequently, the study's findings may provide useful insights to policymakers and educators on how to create a safe learning environment for students in the workplace. Thus, this research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing empirical study on strategies to deal with sexual harassment especially coming from the experiences of the IT WRL students in developing countries. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Theo Tsokota https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6086 Title: The dark side of Mobile Money Transfer : A case study of Zimbabwe: The 9th Annual ACIST Proceedings (2023), held on 14th -15th September 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe and Virtual Authors: Theo Tsokota; Colletor T. Chipfumbu Kangara; Melody Maseko Abstract: Mobile money transfer has been widely presented in the literature and in practice as a way to bring the poor, unbanked and backward communities into the mainstream financial system. The main objective of this paper is to provide insights into how mobile money transfer has contributed to the negative effects on Zimbabwe's economy and its citizens. Using integrative literature this study explores the how mobile money transfers have negatively affected the economy of Zimbabwe and its citizens. The findings show that mobile money, if not properly regulated, can promote money laundering, fraud and financial irregularities, which can harm the entire economy and lead to negative impact to vulnerable groups. This study contributes to the literature on financial inclusion and has provided an insight into how mobile money can be used in negative ways to destroy the economy and how it is used to exclude or inflict pain on vulnerable groups. 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Theo Tsokota Colletor T. Chipfumbu Kangara Melody Maseko