Issue 1

Volume 2, 2023 Published

Publication Date October 03, 2023
Articles 5 articles

Table of Contents

COVID 19 and MSMEs in the Manufacturing Sector in Harare, Zimbabwe: Exploring Lessons for Coping Mechanisms During Pandemics
Dr Moses Chundu , Samantha Chiratidzo Dzowo
pp. 1-24 Published: Oct 03, 2023

This study focused on examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on MSMEs' businesses in Harare CBD and exploring the coping measures employed by the MSME sector for business survival. …

Effects of the COVID 19 pandemic on Women’s Wellbeing at the Workplace: Lessons for managing pandemics from the experience of Oxfam, Zimbabwe.
Nomthandazo Jones , Paddington Marimo
pp. 25-43 Published: Oct 03, 2023

The main objective of this study was to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s wellbeing at the workplace in Zimbabwe. The specific objectives were to assess the …

Exploring COVID-19 preparedness and response effectiveness in Zimbabwe: A case of two public hospitals in Harare (January 2020 – June 2021)
Dr Pindai M. Sithole , Kalkidan Brian Matsikure
pp. 44-55 Published: Oct 03, 2023

The study focused on the efforts made by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) to prepare and mitigate towards the COVID-19 pandemic. A case study approach was employed …

The COVID-19 Pandemic Business Risks and Coping Mechanisms: A Case of Micro-Finance Institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe
Dr. Moses Chundu , Cliff Tapi
pp. 56-78 Published: Oct 03, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a global economic crisis which had a profound effect on various sectors including the microfinance sector. The microfinance sector is important in the attainment of an …

The Impact of Covid 19 on Performance Management Systems at Old Mutual Zimbabwe
Dr Sibongile Manzini , Blessing Masunda
pp. 79-101 Published: Oct 03, 2023

Covid-19 caused many workplace transformations across the world. This study aimed to assess the impact of Covid-19 on performance management systems with emphasis on Old Mutual Zimbabwe. The research sought …