https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/189 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:15:38 GMT 2026-04-05T19:15:38Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6419 Title: The effect of entrepreneurship education on the students’ self-employment, empowerment, and nurturing minds for the future. Authors: Blessed Mveku; Rosemary Guvhu; Tanaka .T.T. Mutero; Esnath. T. R Manhiwa; Eukael N. Mbuyisa Abstract: The study’s main aim was to assess the effect of entrepreneurship education on the students’ self employment, empowerment, and nurturing minds for the future. The study was guided by objectives that included examining the effect of entrepreneurship education on the students’ self-employment, establishing the effect of entrepreneurship education on the student’s empowerment, and assessing the effect of entrepreneurship education on nurturing students’ minds for the future. The literature filled the gaps and showed empirical evidence. The research adopted a positivist research philosophy which was deemed quantitative. The study also utilized the explanatory research design since the study aimed at determining the relationships that exist between entrepreneurship education on students’ self employment, empowerment, and nurturing minds for the future. The target population of the study constituted 400 students at Midlands State University and was reduced to 196 making use of the sample size determination model by Krejice and Morgan. The study used a closed-ended questionnaire in the form of a five-point Likert scale. Out of the 196 questionnaires that were administered, only 160 were attended thereby yielding an 81.6% response rate. A higher response rate of 81.6% was achieved in this study as the researcher gave the respondents enough time to fill out the questionnaires. The findings of the study proved a strong positive relationship exists between entrepreneurship education (EE) and students’ self-employment (SE), entrepreneurship education was a significant positive factor in students’ empowerment and a moderate positive relationship exists between entrepreneurship education (EE) and nurturing minds for the future (NM). The study recommendations were that they should establish business planning seminars, the creation of a university career services department, and the modeling of creativity in the classroom. Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6419 2023-10-29T00:00:00Z Blessed Mveku Rosemary Guvhu Tanaka .T.T. Mutero Esnath. T. R Manhiwa Eukael N. Mbuyisa https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6385 Title: Assessing the influence of technostress on the academic performance of adult learners in Zimbabwe Authors: Manhiwa Thelma Esnath Rumbidzayi; Mapetere Denver; Mveku Blessed; Mutero Tanaka; Mbuyisa Eukael Abstract: The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of technostress on the academic performance of adult learners. A closed-ended questionnaire was self-administered to a total of 105 adult learners constituting 80% of the target population. Field survey data were presented using descriptive statistics of mean, mode and standard deviation and percentiles in tables. Stata11 data software was used for data analysis. The regression analysis was adopted to examine relationships between variables by extrapolation of the model’s pvalue, R squared, adjusted R squared and regression model coefficient. The findings of the study indicated that there are statistical relationships between theoretical framework, techno stressors and the level of student sense of pressure due to educational technologies usage by adult learners. The study concluded that technology adoption as teaching and learning tools affects student performance through increased work pressure. Recommendations of the study indicate that adult learners should be effectively trained on how to utilise new teaching and learning technologies to reduce workload pressure. The study also recommends that technology acquisition strategies be proposed by the University to help the students acquire technology gadgets so that they are able to access teaching and learning materials. The study also recommended training and counseling of adult learners during their first year's first semester so that they are able to balance work-home and school responsibilities Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6385 2023-11-30T00:00:00Z Manhiwa Thelma Esnath Rumbidzayi Mapetere Denver Mveku Blessed Mutero Tanaka Mbuyisa Eukael https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6384 Title: Economic resilience and sustainable agripreneurship in tobacco value chains: A case of small-scale farmers in Gokwe district, Zimbabwe Authors: Judith Moyo; Eukael N Mbuyisa; Felix Chari Abstract: With increasing economic instability coupled with climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic the subject of economic resilience in agripreneurship value chains in rural farming has gained prominence. Despite the constant engagements on the subject, there still is a missing piece on the determinants of economic resilience and sustainability for agripreneurship in tobacco value chains. The objective of this study was to characterize rural farming typologies which will assist in determining resilience and sustainability for tobacco value chains. The research adopted a pragmatic research approach, where quantitative results were triangulated with qualitative results to test the robustness of the research findings. A total of 250 questionnaires were administered to small scale tobacco farmers in Gokwe and interviews were held with selected 8 Agritex-officers. STATA version 12 was used to analyse quantitative data and thematic analysis using vignettes for qualitative data. The research findings showed a significant positive relationship between sustainable agripreneurship and economic resilience in tobacco farming in Gokwe district. The study recommends that the government prioritise the development of sustainable tobacco infrastructure throughout the value chain and training of tobacco farmers on resilient farming methods. This study offers theoretical contributions on how to achieve economic resilience and sustainable agripreneurship in tobacco value chains in Gokwe district. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6384 2024-02-15T00:00:00Z Judith Moyo Eukael N Mbuyisa Felix Chari https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6141 Title: An investigation on the challenges faced by small businesses in rural areas post-Covid that contribute to their failure: a case study of Chivi Growth Point Authors: Arnold Maviya; Sheltar Marambi Abstract: The COVID-19 epidemic has posed unique difficulties for small enterprises, especially those in rural areas, worsening their pre-existing obstacles caused by their isolated locations, sparse population, and scarce resources. There is insufficient information about the particular issues that rural small companies have after COVID-19. The study concentrated on Chivi Growth Point as a typical rural location, utilizing a case study approach and survey methods including 193 small companies. Small enterprises at Chivi Growth Point face obstacles like power outages, finance constraints, insufficient communication infrastructure, restricted technology access, and a shortage of business training and assistance. Policymakers and stakeholders can overcome these challenges by upgrading infrastructure, increasing access to funding, promoting technical breakthroughs, and offering customized business training programs. This study illuminates the particular obstacles experienced by small enterprises in Chivi Growth Point and emphasizes the wider concerns faced by rural small businesses after the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific measures are needed to improve the resilience and sustainability of rural small businesses following the epidemic. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6141 2024-02-28T00:00:00Z Arnold Maviya Sheltar Marambi