Nutritional management and maize variety combination effectively control Striga asiatica in southern Africa by Simbarashe Mutsvanga, Edmore Gasura, Peter S. Setimela, Cacious S. Nyakurwa, Stanford Mabasa

“…A factorial experiment of eight P levels (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 kg ha−1), six maize varieties and Striga (inoculated and non-inoculated) in a 4 × 24 α-lattice design with three replications was set in a glasshouse at the University of Zimbabwe. A similar experiment was set under laboratory conditions using agar gel plates to determine S. asiatica germination using a complete randomized design with three replications. …”
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Unpacking the Resilience-Performance Nexus in African MSMEs: A Systematic Literature Review by Felix Tete, Laurine Chikoko, Noah Ariel Mutongoreni

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Wildlife Conservation in Tropical Savanna Ecosystems by Edson Gandiwa, Never Muboko, John F. Mupangwa

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Insights on the effect of mega-carcass abundance on the population dynamics of a facultative scavenger predator and its prey by Sidous, Mellina, Cubaynes, Sarah, Gimenez, Olivier, Drouet-Hoguet, Nolwenn, Dray, Stéphane, Bollache, Loïc, Madhlamoto, Daphine, Ngwenya, Nobesuthu Adelaide, Fritz, Hervé, Valeix, Marion

“…We used the semi-natural experimental opportunity in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, where contrasted management measures (culling and artificial supply of water) have led to fluctuations in elephant carrion abundance, to identify the consequences of facultative scavenging on the population dynamics of a large mammalian carnivore, the spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta), and its prey. …”
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Exploring the melodies of opportunity: do nepo babies pursue music out of genuine passion or is it a matter of engaging in musicpreneurship? by Eugine Tafadzwa Maziriri, Brain Mabuyana, Brighton Nyagadza, Mufaro Dzingirai, Tafadzwa C. Maramura

“…Therefore, the aim of this research is to contribute to the existing body of literature on African musicpreneurship, with a specific focus on Zimbabwe.…”
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Removal of Zn (II) and Cu (II) Ions from Industrial Wastewaters Using Magnetic Biochar Derived from Water Hyacinth by Benias C. Nyamunda, Terrence Chivhanga, Upenyu Guyo, Fidelis Chigondo

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Gender within the Pursuit of Doctoral Education by Efiritha Chauraya

“… This study investigates the challenges faced by female PhD students in the pursuit of their doctoral education in Zimbabwe. The study’s broad aim was to explore female PhD students’ experiences within their doctoral studies. …”
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Rainfall forecasts, learning subsidies and conservation agriculture adoption: Experimental evidence from Zambia by Hambulo Ngoma, Esau Simutowe, João Vasco Silva, Isaiah Nyagumbo, Kelvin Kalala, Mukwemba Habeenzu, Christian Thierfelder

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Fractures in sub-Saharan Africa: epidemiology, economic impact and ethnography (Fractures-E3): study protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Christopher Grundy, Simon Matthew Graham, Hannah Wilson, Samuel Hawley, Kebba Marenah, Tadios Manyanga, James Masters, Bintou Trawally, Munyardardzi Ndekwere, Prudance Mushayavanhu, Mkhululi Lukhele, Rachael Gooberman-Hill, Farhanah Paruk, Kate A. Ward, Matthew Costa, Celia L. Gregson, Rashida A. Ferrand, Sarah Drew, Anya Burton, Landing M. Jarjou, Bilkish Cassim, Nyashadzaishe Mafirakureva, Sian Noble

“…Methods: The Fractures-E3 5-year mixed-methods research programme will investigate the epidemiology, economic impact, and treatment provision for fracture and wider musculoskeletal health in The Gambia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. These three countries are diverse in their geography, degree of urbanisation, maturity of health service infrastructure, and health profiles. …”
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Extraction of Water Treatment Coagulant from Locally Abundant Kaolin Clays by Fidelis Chigondo, Benias Chomunorwa Nyamunda, Vuyo Bhebhe

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Changing Diets, Varying Food Consumption Patterns, and Food Security among Recent Zimbabwean Migrants in Windhoek, Namibia by Godfrey Tawodzera

“… In Zimbabwe, decades of economic and political challenges have generated significant out-migration to neighboring countries including Namibia, perceived by many Zimbabweans as being more politically and economically stable than their home country. …”
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Synthesis of glass-based catalysts for biodiesel production from a blend of beef tallow and waste cooking oil by M. Mashamba, L. Tshuma, L.B. Moyo, N. Tshuma, G.S. Simate

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Exploring the Zimbabwean Technical and Vocational Education Journey: Challenges and Prospects by Albert Mufanechiya, Bekithemba Dube, Gift Masengwe

“…The study explored the challenges that militate against the successful implementation of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Zimbabwe. The study gave an informed focus on biases and perceptions associated with the academic curriculum. …”
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Ronit Frenkel in Conversation with Dale McKinley by Dale McKinley

“…I was born and raised in Zimbabwe, with parents who had come f rom the United States as teachers. …”
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Evaluation of long‐acting cabotegravir safety and pharmacokinetics in pregnant women in eastern and southern Africa: a secondary analysis of HPTN 084 by Sinead Delany‐Moretlwe, Brett Hanscom, Xu Guo, Clemensia Nkabiito, Patricia Mandima, Patricia Ntege Nahirya, Juliet Mpendo, Muchaneta Bhondai‐Mhuri, Nyaradzo Mgodi, Rebecca Berhanu, Jennifer Farrior, Estelle Piwowar‐Manning, Susan L. Ford, Craig W. Hendrix, Alex R. Rinehart, James F. Rooney, Adeola Adeyeye, Raphael J. Landovitz, Myron S. Cohen, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Mark A. Marzinke, the HPTN 084 Study Team

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Removal of Pyrethrin from Aqueous Effluents by Adsorptive Micellar Flocculation by Pardon K. Kuipa, Olga Kuipa

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The Bricoleur Economy by Annie Barbara Chikwanha

“…Data for this article was collected mostly through interviews with different stakeholders in the gold mining industry in Harare, Shurugwi and Chakari in Zimbabwe. …”
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Interview with Rothney S. Tshaka by Martin Laubscher

“…I have taught briefly at the Murray Theological College in Morgenster, Zimbabwe. My move from Zimbabwe was necessitated by a call to the New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Jersey, where I occupied the position of Associate Professor of Community and Ethics as well as the Global Scholar on Ethics at the mentioned institution. …”
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Cost-Effective Forage and Browse Legume Feed for Dairy Production: An Optimisation Approach Using Jaya Optimisation Algorithm by Godfrey Chagwiza

“…A study to investigate the cost-effective feed among forage and browse legumes was conducted among smallholder dairy farmers in Zimbabwe. An optimisation problem was formulated with the objective of maximising profit by selecting the most cost-effective feed among forage and browse legumes. …”
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