HAFL DISSERTATION DATABASE
CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TOURISM JUNE 2009
1. The impact of the NMMZ Act chapter 25:11 on the locals’ capacity of preserving cultural values on heritage sites. By MAARA BREANDA
2. The language and culture interface: an analysis of the socio-historical evolution of Ndebele marriage terms. By KONA MELFORD
3. Significance of rainmaking ceremonies and factors impacting on their preservation. A case study of Nyautare ward in Nyanga district. By MWONZORA KNOWLEDGE
4. The conflicts between heritage managers and the cultural custodians in the preservation and management of heritage shrines: a case study of the Njelele shrine. By CHIMANGA DAISY N.
5. The significance of the participation approach in Zimbabwean rural areas towards tourism development: a case study of Umzinyathi communal area. By NDHLOVU NGQABUTHO
6. The government’s efforts in cultural tourism towards sustainable development: a case study of Great Zimbabwe. By CHIKWATI TENDAI P.M.
7. The role of cultural heritage tourism in sustaining development in Zimbabwe. A case of Domboshava. By MUSARURWA CHARLOTTE
8. The benefits and pitfalls of commercialization of cultural heritage goods and services. The case of Great Zimbabwe. DHAMBUZA TSUNGIRIRAI
9. Economic conflicts in heritage management in Zimbabwe. A case study of the Ntabazikamambo cultural heritage site. By DUBE BUSIMAN
10. The community as a stakeholder in heritage management and preservation in national museums and monuments of Zimbabwe projects: a case study of hwange community. By MAZVIMBA ABIGAIL
11. An investigation into how the BaTonga cultural museum depicts the socio-cultural life of the Tonga community
12. The impact of cultural tourism on local communities: a case study of the Tonga society and the BaTonga community museum. By ZIMUTO NYASHA C.
13. The effects of cultural tourism on a people’s cultural integrity: an analysis of cultural dynamism and cultural conversation. The case of Great Zimbabwe. By MUSHAYABASA BARRY
14. The cultural heritage preservation and cultural tourism development matrix in Zimbabwe. By MLALAZI LINDSAY S.
15. An investigation into the impacts of tourism developments on Great Zimbabwe cultural heritage site. By MUNEINAZVO BARURE
HIV/AIDS AND CULTURE
1. Involvement of people with disabilities in HIV and AIDS activities. A case study of Gutu central targeting wards 7, 8, 33 and 34. By MAMBEVA KERETIA
2. Assessing the effectiveness of HBC in alleviating effects of HIV/AIDS on community. A case study of Chibuwe (Ward 20) in Chipinge district. By JEZA LUCKMORE
3. The role of CBOS in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS. A case of Together as One, Highfield District, Harare. By MAVHIMA JOHANNES
4. Attitudes of people living with HIV/AIDS towards African traditional herbs in HIV management- A case of Mutare urban. By MUKWAKWASHA PATIENCE
5. The contribution of community based organization in alleviating poverty among orphans of Musume ward in Mberengwa district. By GUMBODETE KELLY
6. Traditional medicines and the treatment of opportunistic infections. A case study of MASO. By MUZIRI MARY
7. An analysis of the role of language in the electronic media advertisements on HIV/AIDS; A case of ZBC TV. By DUBE PROMISE
8. A critical analysis into the causes of despair and hopelessness amongst people living with HIV/AIDS. A case of Kadoma general hospital. By JUMO ZIVAI FREEMAN
9. The cultural relevance of the national behavioural change strategy framework in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe. By DUBE LIVAS
10. The necessity of psycho-social support to the betterment of humanity with particular reference to orphans and vulnerable children. By NESHUMBA DEFINATE
11. Risk behaviour and the spread of HIV and AIDS. A case study of Midlands State University. By KUODZWA RUVIMBO
12. Traditional Ndebele institutions as agents of behavioural change in view of HIV and AIDS. By NDLOVU MANDIPA
13. Role played by Save the Children (Zimbabwe) in curbing negative cultural practices exposing the girl child to child sexual abuse and HIV/AIDS. The case of Gondo Mupereki village of the Buhera district of Manicaland Province. By MADYA EDWARD
14. Cultural war against HIV and AIDS: towards reducing vulnerability in women. A case of the Gutu-Mpandawana rural community. By MLAMBO GRACE
15. An analysis of the contribution f traditional Shona marital practices to the spread of HIV and AIDS. Case study of Chikomba East district ward six. By MARY SHELTON
16. The attitudes of traditional and religious leaders towards the HIV/AIDS prevention programmes. A case study of Marondera rural. By KARIVETI KALVIN
17. A comparative study of the effectiveness of performing arts and other forms of information dissemination on HIV and AIDS. A case study of SHurugwi rural. By MAGOMORE LINDANI
18. Gender disparities and the vulnerability of women to HIV and AIDS; a missing link. (A case of Ndanga hospital) DZAMATIRA JOSEPHINE
19. An analysis of the negative influence of selected Shona patriarchal tendencies on the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Zimbabwe. A case of the Ndau people in Chipinge south ditrict. By KATANDA CANDIDA
20. A study on how traditional leaders are assisting in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in Vungu district Gweru. SEREMWE GODFREY
21. Cultural support systems and the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children (OVcs) in Zimbabwe. The case of Bulilima and Mangwe districts, Mangwe. By HUNGWE FRANCIS
22. An assessment of the influences of cultural practices on the spread of HIV/AIDS : A gender approach. By RUGARE ANNANCIATA KOMBORA
23. An investigation into the role of African traditional customs in exposing women to HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe: A case study of Gweru Urban. By MASIMIRA FADZAISHE BRIDGET
24. An investigation into the vulnerability of children and the youth to HIV/AIDS. A case study of Bulawayo. By MOYO SIQONDISO
25. The Lobola custom and its influence on the spread of HIV/AIDS among women: A case study of Marondera Urban. By MANUHWA CHARITY
26. A study to evaluate the impact of mythical and superstitious beliefs and practices towards the spread of HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe. By MARAZANI LUCIA
27. The Impact of Zimbabwean cultural practices on the spread and prevention of HIV/AIDS: the case of Chiundura communal area. By MAJAKA JUDITH
28. The effectiveness of HIV/AIDS prevention programmes on the visually impaired people: a case study of the Jairos jiri centre at Nguboyenja suburb in Bulawayo. By NKIWANE THEMBINKOSI
29. A study of the impact of Gender imbalances on the fight of HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe: A case of Bulawayo. By DUBE BEKITHEMBA
30. THE ROLE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE African cultural traditional healing system on the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Zimbabwe. By MARANGE THOKOZILE
31. Shona indigenous knowledge systems and the curbing of HIV/AIDS. By SHUMBA TATENDA
COUNSELLING
1. The role of women in traditional counseling system. A case study of Gutu North District. By MUZIRA SHINGAIRAI
2. The significance of the extended family in indigenous counseling with special reference to the systemic approach of counseling. By NDEBELE KEVIN B
3. Cultural erosion on African traditional counseling systems in Zimbabwe. The Case of Gutu Central. By MAZVAZVA BRIGHTON
4. An evaluation on the effectiveness of traditional counseling in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Buhera North District. By MASANGA TATENDA
5. The effectiveness of theatre as a counseling tool for today’s youths: a case study of MSU students. By SISIMAYI TATENDA
6. An investigation into the role of story telling in child counseling in the Ndebele society. By DUBE MQABUKO
7. The role of oral literature as a counseling tool within the Ndebele traditional society.
8. A socio-cultural approach to the study of Ndebele tales in counseling children, for personality development. A case of Tsheli area of Matabeleland North
LITERATURE
1. An analysis of the influence of Christianity on Zvarevashe’s portrayal of women in literature. By SUNGAI FARIRAI
2. The changing cultural roles of the extended family in coping with orphans and vulnerable children: The case for rural unity for development organization (RUDO) By NHIYO RATIDZO
3. Freedom of expression, a myth? A case of protest theatre and media laws in Zimbabwe. By HAETHER NDLOVU
4. The socio-political challenges faced by the theatre industry in Zimbabwe. A case of umkhathi theatre works in Bulawayo. By MAPOSA TEMBELANI
5. Theatre as a way of conscientising children on their rights: a case study of Mutare Rural. By MAKOSI NYASHA
6. The influence of state on the status of theatre in Zimbabwe. A case study of Bulawayo theatre organizations with particular reference to Umkhathi theatre works and Siyaya Arts. By PHIRI EDNAH
7. Character naming and gender stereotyping in chigidi’s selected plays. By MUSABAYANA KUDAKWASHE
8. Causes of the spread of HIV and AIDS and its effects on characters in selected Zimbabwean Shona plays. By NHENGU VARAIDZO
9. The power of proverbs in reviving the Ndebele culture. By SHALAZA PROMISE
10. An assessment of the portrayal of women in N.S. Sigogo’s novel uSethi ebukhweni bakhe and Makhalisa’s Umendo. By MOYO SITHABILE S.
11. Effects of acculturation on characters’ behaviour in selected novels. By HWANDE CHENGETO
12. The socio-political vision of Chirikure Chirikure as depicted in his anthology Rukuvhute (1989). By PIKAYI EVELYN
13. Zimbabwean drama and its portrayal of domestic violence; a case of Mkoba; Gweru. By SHAVA GRACE
14. The usefulness of theatre as a communication tool to adolescents on drug abuse. A case study of Mutapa high density suburb of Gweru. By CHIPUNGU BLESSING
15. The concept of motherhood as portayed in Dzasukwa mwana hembe and Kurauone: a case study of mai Mavis and Vandingoveni. By GWABANAYI KUDAKWASHE
16. An investigation into governance in Shona literature with special reference to selected Shona novels. By CHIHWEHWETE TICHAVAVAMWE
17. The portrayal of women in selected Zimbabwean Shona plays. By MADHUVU ALEXIA
18. An analysis of how women are depicted by Shona novelists: a case of selected shona novels. By ZVANAKA MAIMBODEI ROSINA.
19. Gender stereotypes as reflected in N.S. Sigogo’s Etshabhini and Makhalisa’s Umendo. By NCUBE MIRIRAI
20. Recycling of folklore in modern music. By GWABVIRA SEKAI
21. The role of electronic media in promoting the arts industry: the case of Zimbabwe. By BHEBHE GODFREY
22. Community based theatre as a necessary instrument of depicting socio-economic and political realities: the case of True Vision African theatre productions. BY TEMBO CHARLES
23. The role of culture and theatre in societal development: a case study of Zimbabwe association of theatre for children and young people (ZATCYP). By MUDZINGIRI MEDLINE
24. Disillusionment in selected post-independence Shona written plays. By NHORITO SHADRECK
25. A critical review of socio-economic aspects of life as reflected in Lokhu akungeke kwenzeke topic written by Bekithemba Sodindwa Ncube. By SIBANDA SIBUSISIWE
26. The role of perfoming arts in promoting African traditional cultural values. The case of Gweru urban. By HOMBORE MAYOR
27. Images of women in post-independence Shona novels. By NGAVI TAKAVAMIRIRA
28. An investigation into the images of women in selected contemporary Shona novels. By CHIMOMBE MARTIN
29. A comparative analysis on the depiction of ideological changes in old and new world novels with special reference to selected texts. By CHADUKA RUMBIDZAI ADELINE.
30. A critical analysis of Shona folktales with special emphasis on the differences between human and animal stories. By MOYO MILDRED
30. The portrayal of women in Magwa’s selected plays. By TANONOKA PHILIMON
31. An investigation into art as business: a closer look at theatre-oriented arts consultancy Organisations in Bulawayo. By NGWENYA MNCEDISI
32. An investigation into the influence of orature on African Literature. By GOVO DAISY J.
33. An investigation into the images of women in selected contemporary Shona novels. By CHIMOMBE MARTIN
34. A critical analysis of gender roles in the liberation struggle as portrayed in selected Shona novels. By CHAWIRA OFFICE KUNDAI
35. An analysis of the portrayal of HIV/AIDS in Shona poetry. A study of selected Shona poems. By MUGARI ALBINA
36. An examination into the treatment of traditional healers/medicine in some selected Shona novels. By NDOVORWI FADZAI
37. The treatment of the theme of HIV/AIDS pandemic in the post-independence Shona plays. SIBANDA OMEGA
38. An analysis on the portrayal of family disintergration in Makhalisa’s works Umendo and Impilo Yinkinga. By NCUBE LINDIWE
LANGUAGE POLICY
1. Factors influencing unequal treatment of Zimbabwe’s National languages on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings television. By SIBANDA SAME
2. The impacts of the English language on the status and development of the education sector in Bulawayo province.. By MUDZINGWA MAVIS
3. The use of indigenous languages by non governmental organizations (NGOs) in community development programmes. The case of SOS social centre in Bulawayo. By NDLOVU MELULEKI
4. The fate of minority languages in Zimbabwe. The case of isiKalanga spoken in Matabeleland South province. By GUMBO CAROLINE
5. African Languages and African development: A missing link specific reference to Shona language. By CHAKWENYA PATIENCE
6. Marginalisation of the ChiNdau dialect in the standardization of the Shona language. A case of Chipinge district of manicaland. By CHAMBWERA PRISCILLA
7. The socio-economic significance of African languages as an academic discipline. A case study of Midlands State University. By MUJAWU MOREBLESSING
8. The impact of the English language on the status and development of the Ndebele language. A case study of the education sector in Bulawayo province. By MUDZINGWA MAVIS
9. The case of using indigenous languages as a medium of instruction for technical subjects in high schools. By NYATHI SIBONGILE
10. The importance of indigenous languages in promoting development- a case of Zimbabwe. By MIDZI NGONI
11. An investigation into the role of indigenous languages as a medium of communication in commerce, science and technology. A case study of kwekwe urban district. By MACHAKAIRE GRACE T.
12. An investigation into the status of local languages in Zimbabwe with particular reference to Ndebele and Shona. By SIBANDA BRIDGETT
13. An examination of Language Usage In social and occupational discourses in Zimbabwe with special reference to Shona. By JAILOS NOMORE
14. An investigation into the status of ChiShona in the Education system: A case of the Midlands Province. By ZVINOROVA SIMON
15. Factors that mitigate against the development of the Shona Language in Zimbabwe’s Urban Secondary Schools. A study of the Midlands Province. By CHIPATO VENGESAI C.