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About the Journal

KUVEZA NEKUUMBA, The Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University Journal of Design, Innovative Thinking and Practice is a double blind-peer reviewed, quarterly and multidisciplinary journal, dedicated to serve the society with high quality research work appropriate for problem solving. The journal is a forum for the discussion of ideas, scholarly opinions and case studies of multidisciplinary perspectives of design and innovative thinking. The objective of this journal is to promote innovative research in various disciplines from an aesthetic perspective with the main target of discovery ideas and design that inform innovation for problem solving. We would like to invite authors to contribute a research paper that uphold innovation for problem solving as a re-address to the current and beyond societal challenges

Current Issue

Volume 5, Issue 2 (2026)
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Published: 2026-08-24

Articles

  • Debunking the Rural-Urban Dichotomy: Framework towards a Single Legislation that Enables Integration of Rural and Urban Local Authorities in Zimbabwe

    Lawrence Mushayabasa (Author)
    Pages: 390 - 421
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/k8v35851

  • Five Decades of Women Empowerment in Zimbabwe: Progress, Challenges and Prospects from Independence to Vision 2030 (1980-2030)

    Chido Sanyatwe (Author)
    Pages: 358 - 389
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/mrsysp18

  • Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Road Infrastructure Development and Maintenance in Zimbabwe

    Edwin Munhenga (Author)
    Pages: 331 - 357
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/d8smxy21

  • Three Decades of Land-Cover Change and Potential Carbon Loss in Miombo Woodlands of Hwedza District in Zimbabwe (1990-2020)

    Edwin Nyamugadza, Sara Feresu, Billy B. Mukamuri, Clemence Zimudzi (Author)
    Pages: 303 - 330
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/wcsyvw72

  • Interrogating the Utility of Zimbabwe-China Bilateral Economic Relations, 2000-2025

    Clive Chiridza, Tendai Cletos Masawi, Torque Mude, Donald Chimanikire, Garikai Muchemwa (Author)
    Pages: 274 - 302
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/nd0ehj13

  • A Reality Check of Stakeholder Engagement Practice in Urban Planning in the Harare Metropolitan Province

    Enias Chidakwa (Author)
    Pages: 232 - 273
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/z1msg707

  • Water Supply Service Delivery Dynamics in Mabvuku, Zimbabwe: A Review

    Paidamoyo M. Chikandiwa, Conillious Gwatirisa, Shepherd N. Misi, Billy B. Mukamuri (Author)
    Pages: 209 - 231
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/wbh7eb27

  • Why Flood Traditional Place Markets with Unprocessed Foodstuffs in Harare? The Case for Value Addition at Source

    Patrick Muzvimbiri (Author)
    Pages: 174 - 208
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/k5kzta02

  • Unethical Language and Politics: Print Media Coverage of the ZANU-PF Succession Conundrum in Zimbabwe (2014-2017)

    Chipo Musoko (Author)
    Pages: 142 - 173
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/p0ze4222

  • Youth Political Representation: Lens to Re-Imagining Constitutional and Institutional Barriers to Inclusive Governance in Zimbabwe

    Terance Chingeya, Wallace Musakanyi (Author)
    Pages: 112 - 141
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/rbafj015

  • The Vumba Tourist Aid Mobile Application

    Njodzi Ranganai, Nicholas Gotami , Lemias Zivanai, Colletor T. Chipfumbu, Mercy Nyasha Magoso , Paul Sambo, Gloria Evergrace Mawere (Author)
    Pages: 84- 111
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/76zd1r14

  • The Innovative Performance Management Framework for Fostering Employee Engagement for State-Owned Enterprises in the Agricultural Sector within Zimbabwe’s a Turbulent Environment

    Ileen Savo, Ranzi Rusike, Stephen Sena (Author)
    Pages: 54- 83
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/hcr7z856

  • Enhancing Electoral Justice in the Southern African Development Community through Digital Transformation: An Integrated E[1]Technology Framework for Dispute Resolution

    Tongayi Simbarashe (Author)
    Pages: 26- 53
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/7zewnm31

  • The Efficacy of Youth Empowerment Initiatives: Lessons Learnt from the Young Africa’s Technical Vocational Education and Training Model in Zimbabwe

    Sheanesu Kwenda, Nelson Muparamoto, Edward Muzondo, Praise G. Karuma, Beatrice Mavhiki (Author)
    Pages: 1- 25
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/w49znh90

  • Livelihood-led Environmental Degradation and its Consequences for Habitability of the Area Around Lake Chivero, Zimbabwe: A Systematic Review

    Queen L. Chinozvina, Charles Chavunduka, Lindani Nkiwane, Billy B. Mukamuri , Abraham Matamanda (Author)
    Pages: 422 - 454
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/t51c6w39

  • How Transformational Leadership Influences Algorithmic Governance: The Case for Zimbabwe Republic Police

    Tambudzai J. Mazambani (Author)
    Pages: 455- 483
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/bvyj5909

  • The Morbid Economics of Grief: Funeral Insurance as a Trojan Horse for Social Insurance Expansion to Zimbabwe's Informal Economy

    Solomon Cheure, Albert Makochekanwa, Caren Pindiriri (Author)
    Pages: 484 - 513
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.71458/9p0z4558
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