Journal of
African Studies and Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Afr. Stud. Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2189
  • DOI: 10.5897/JASD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 238

Full Length Research Paper

Linking culture and water technology in Zimbabwe: Reflections on Ndau experiences and implications for climate change

Tenson Muyambo
  • Tenson Muyambo
  • Faculty of Arts, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Zimbabwe.
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Richard S. Maposa
  • Richard S. Maposa
  • Faculty of Arts, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Accepted: 23 January 2014
  •  Published: 28 February 2014

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