https://ir.cut.ac.zw/xmlui/handle/123456789/53 2026-07-16T22:30:52Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw/xmlui/handle/123456789/547 Assessment of water levels and the effects of climatic factors and catchment dynamics in a shallow subtropical reservoir, Manjirenji Dam, Zimbabwe Utete, Beaven; Nhiwatiwa, Tamuka; Kavhu, Blessing; Kusangaya, Samuel; Viriri, Nyashadzashe; Mbauya, Accurate W.; Tsamba, Joshua Natural water level fluctuations have associated effects on water quality and resident aquatic communities, although their impacts are magnified if the dams have other non-seasonal designated multiple uses. Research demonstrates that excessive water level fluctuations impair ecosystem functioning, ultimately leading to shifts between clear-water and turbid states in shallow lakes. However, these data lack for Manjirenji Dam in Zimbabwe, thus hampering efforts towards effective freshwater resources management in the shallow reservoir. This study analyzed water levels and their fluctuations, and assessed the effects of climatic factors and catchment dynamics using a combination of historical and remote sensed data for the shallow Manjirenji Dam in Zimbabwe. Time series and multiple regression analysis were used to determine water level trends, and the influence of catchment and climatic components in Manjirenji Dam. Lake levels have increased since construction, though their non-significant seasonal variation in the Manjirenji Dam reflects the overlapping effects of catchment and climatic variables. Despite the inferred high stability and resilience, the high fluctuation widths expose the dam to hydrodynamic and climate shocks which have major ecological and conservation implications. A climate change based integrated water resources management approach is necessary for sustainable water resources utilisation in the Manjirenji Dam 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw/xmlui/handle/123456789/467 The impacts of dollarization on Zimbabwe’s tourism industry Kabote, Forbes; Chimutingiza, Felisitas; Mirimi, Kumbirai The word “dollarization” has been used to describe the adoption of United States Dollar (US$) or other major advanced country’s currency as the currency of choice in a foreign country. Upon adoption in 2009 February, Zimbabweans and the tourism industry were optimistic about the future as they thought it would bring a more stable economy. Three years down the line it is prudent to evaluate and see if this much talked about and praised economic move had any effect on the performance of one key sector of the Zimbabwean economy (Tourism). To answer this question a graphical and quantitative analysis of Zimbabwean Tourism industry performance indicators was done. The data was grouped into pre-2009 and post-2009 and compared the means and variables between these two eras. The results of the analysis lead us to conclude that there is a positive impact of dollarization on the Zimbabwean Tourism industry. 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw/xmlui/handle/123456789/465 Zimbabwe tourism branding in perspective: Can the undiscovered tourism gems be the panacea to destination competitiveness? Mirimi, Kumbirai; Shumba, Keron; Chiutsi, Simon; Hurombo, Brighton; Mangwiro, Marvellous The macro-economic and political challenges experienced in Zimbabwe in the last decade have impacted negatively on the competitiveness of Zimbabwe as a tourist destination. However the new political and economic dispensation ushered through the Government of National Unity (GNU) has created stable conditions thereby bringing in a new lease of life for the Zimbabwe’s tourism sector to rebrand itself. This paper proposes that in this rebranding exercise Zimbabwe can exploit its undiscovered tourist gems to regain competitiveness. These undiscovered tourist gems include culture of the BaTonga people, the Shangaai people, and farm or agro-tourism in the Eastern Highlands, Chimanimani area and Masvingo in terms of wildlife, Domboshava and Chiredzi in the lowveld as noted from the research. A descriptive research design was used because the primary objective was to describe the effects of the dynamic interaction between tourism branding, industry environment and its characteristics on tourism performance. The paper proposes that the rebranding strategy, rather than being only an implementation strategy for image promotion, relates to a way of understanding the changing branding process within a tourist destination. 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw/xmlui/handle/123456789/464 Exploring The Determinants Of Memorable Tourism Experience In The Boating Sector. A Case Of Kariba, Zimbabwe Hurombo, Brighton; Kwanisai, Getrude; Mirimi, Kumbirai; Nyamandi, Taonga The delivery of Memorable Tourism Experience has emerged to be one of the critical catalysts for destination competitiveness and sustainability. While a notable growth in boat cruise activities is being recorded globally there is an ironical silence by scholars on the subject; with minimal research having been conducted so far. Using a qualitative methodological slant, this study therefore sought to explore the determinants of Memorable Tourism Experience in the boating sector. The study concluded that provision of unique local food, cultural based entertainment, opportunity for tourist‟s social interactions, beautiful scenery, encountering wild animals, professionalism of crew members, opportunities for boaters‟ group involvement and refreshment are important determinants of Memorable Tourism Experiences in the boating sector. Boat operators should thus strive to facilitate the development of Memorable Boating Experiences through an assortment of the above stated eight (8) determinants. 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z