International Journal of
Peace and Development Studies

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Peace and Dev. Stud
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6621
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPDS
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 105

Review

Urban local authorities in Zimbabwe and the new constitution

Mapuva Jephias
  • Mapuva Jephias
  • Department of Geography and Development Studies, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Bindura University, Astra Campus, Bindura, Zimbabwe.
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Takabika Tendai
  • Takabika Tendai
  • College of Peace, Leadership and Governance, Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 03 September 2019
  •  Accepted: 05 February 2020
  •  Published: 29 February 2020

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