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Revisiting nation branding: An infrastructure financing perspective in Zimbabwe Chigora, Farai; Kapesa, Tonderai; Svongoro, Paul
International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): September
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/ijfam.v3i2.611

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Purpose: This study aimed to reconfigure nation branding theories and concepts through infrastructure financing intervention. Research methodology: Data were collected using a QUAL to QUAN sequential mixed methods. Results: Qualitative research informed that the infrastructure that is required for nation branding to be road networks; airports; Information Communication Technologies (ICTs); reliable power supply; industrial facilities; tourism facilities; healthcare facilities; educational facilities; educational facilities; and residential accommodation. These were then classified into two, namely, economic and social infrastructure. Results from quantitative research showed that there is a positive relationship between nation branding and infrastructure financing. Also, it showed that road infrastructure and airports were the most related to nation branding with public-private partnerships and bilateral/multilateral loans to finance their development, respectively. Limitations: As a result of the COVID-19, the research did not manage to have some focus groups for a depth understanding and comprehensive response of the participants. Contribution: The results will help the Zimbabwean government consider developing the road networks and airports to enhance the nation’s brand.
The significance of tasks in second language learning: The case of Africa University in Zimbabwe Mvundura, Emmaculate; Svongoro, Paul
Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education Vol. 1 No. 4 (2021): August
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jshe.v1i4.779

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Purpose: This study utilised the case study approach for an in-depth understanding of the practices of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) at Africa University (AU), Zimbabwe. The study aimed to provide a description of unique and typical ESL experiences in a particular African context. Research Methodology: The study investigated 60 participants who were prospective undergraduate students enrolled in the ESL programme and were separated into two groups. Each group consisted of 30 participants who received task-based instruction hinged on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Result: An analysis of the learners' performance revealed that tasks facilitate the learning of ESL by exposing learners to different problem-solving scenarios that required higher-order cognitive skills. Limitations: This study was based on the ESL classroom at AU, which enrols students from African countries. A similar study could be conducted with students from more diverse backgrounds to establish if the results of this study could be corroborated or refuted. Similar studies could also be conducted in other second language contexts where English is not the target language. Contribution: The results of this study are important for the discipline of ESL as they support existing knowledge that tasks allow learners to communicate using the correct grammatical structures in a given relevant context.
Ethical Leadership in Higher Education: Navigating the Dilemma of Academic Freedom vs. Institutional Reputation Zvavahera, Promise; Svongoro, Paul
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 8, No 1 (2026): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jlo.111911

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Introduction/Main Objectives: This study examines the impact of ethical decision-making by university leadership on academic freedom and institutional integrity in two Zimbabwean universities. Background/Problems: Empirical evidence on how ethical leadership in Zimbabwean higher education institutions manages tensions between academic freedom and institutional reputation remains limited. These challenges are intensified by limited resources, fragile governance frameworks, and government interference, which place pressure on institutional autonomy and leadership decision-making. Novelty: This study positions ethical leadership as a key perspective for understanding the persistent but understudied tension between academic freedom and institutional reputation in higher education institutions. Research Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed. Data were collected through online interviews via Zoom and Microsoft Teams with eight university leaders and twenty academics (four leaders and ten academics from each institution). In addition, a semi-structured Google Form questionnaire gathered responses from 167 academics across the two universities. Finding/Results: The findings show significant government interference in institutional decision-making, particularly in state universities. Foreign researchers experience greater restrictions than citizens and permanent residents. University leadership often prioritises institutional reputation over academic freedom, limiting open communication and critical inquiry. The private university also lacks formal policies protecting academic freedom. Conclusion: Ethical leadership plays a critical role in addressing these challenges. The study recommends establishing clear ethical frameworks and leadership training programmes to safeguard academic freedom while maintaining institutional integrity.
Co-Authors Chigora, Farai Kapesa, Tonderai Mvundura, Emmaculate Zvavahera, Promise