Journal of
Media and Communication Studies

  • Abbreviation: J. Media Commun. Stud.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2545
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMCS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 232

Full Length Research Paper

The use of social media technology in universities: A case of Solusi University, Zimbabwe

Christina Dlamini*
  • Christina Dlamini*
  • Faculty of Education, Solusi University, Zimbabwe.
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Fanuel Ncube
  • Fanuel Ncube
  • Department, ITC, Solusi University, Zimbabwe.
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Stella Muchemwa
  • Stella Muchemwa
  • Department, Department of Languages and Communication, Solusi University, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 22 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 13 July 2015
  •  Published: 31 July 2015

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