Zimbabwean cross border women traders : popular perceptions and scholarly discourse 2000-2020

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dc.contributor.advisor Mlambo, Alois S.
dc.contributor.coadvisor Nyamunda, Tinashe
dc.contributor.postgraduate Nherera, Kudzai Varaidzo
dc.date.accessioned 2024-01-30T09:45:06Z
dc.date.available 2024-01-30T09:45:06Z
dc.date.created 2023-05-14
dc.date.issued 2023-12-01
dc.description Mini Dissertation (MSocSci (History))--University of Pretoria, 2023. en_US
dc.description.abstract This study focuses on popular and scholarly perceptions of Zimbabwean Cross Border women traders from 2000 -2020 by highlighting the experiences of Zimbabwean women who engage in informal cross-border trade between Zimbabwe and South Africa. Informal cross-border trade involves the exchange of goods and services outside formal channels and is often crucial to the livelihoods of those involved. The research investigates whether and how participation in informal cross-border trade empowers these women by exploring the motivations driving the women to engage in cross-border trading. These include limited formal employment opportunities, the potential for higher income, and the desire to support their families. It examines the impact of the trade on the women’s sense of agency, control over their economic circumstances, and the ability to make decisions for themselves and their families. The study is a qualitative study of scholarly perceptions that analyses article publications from academics such as Gaidzanwa, Muzvidziwa, and Ndlela. The study also reviews popular perceptions from media houses such as eNCA, The Herald, and New Zimbabwe. This multifaceted approach helps provide a comprehensive understanding of the traders' experiences. The study delves into the strategies these women use to cope with the challenges they encounter. These include building support networks in the form of the Zimbabwe Cross Border Traders Association (ZCBTA), developing business acumen, and finding ways to mitigate risks. The study briefly discusses the broader economic and social impacts of women's informal cross-border trade, such as its contribution to economic growth, poverty reduction, and gender dynamics within communities. It uncovers the various challenges faced by Zimbabwean informal cross-border traders by detailing their perceived plight or agency. These challenges include navigating complex customs regulations, dealing with border officials, coping with harassment or bribery, and enduring long waits and administrative hassles. Based on the findings, the study observes the conditions for Zimbabwean women informal cross-border traders. The study notes that by enhancing infrastructure and services at border posts, addressing gender-specific challenges, and creating supportive regulatory frameworks it can better improve the lives of cross border traders. en_US
dc.description.availability Unrestricted en_US
dc.description.degree MSocSci (History) en_US
dc.description.department Historical and Heritage Studies en_US
dc.description.faculty Faculty of Humanities en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-01: No poverty en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-05: Gender equality en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-10: Reduces inequalities en_US
dc.identifier.citation * en_US
dc.identifier.other A2024 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94165
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Pretoria
dc.rights © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria.
dc.subject UCTD en_US
dc.subject Cross border traders en_US
dc.subject Informal cross border trading en_US
dc.subject Economic impact of female cross border traders en_US
dc.subject SDG-01: No poverty
dc.subject SDG-05: Gender equality
dc.subject SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth
dc.subject SDG-10: Reduces inequalities
dc.subject Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
dc.subject.other SDG-01: No poverty
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-01
dc.subject.other SDG-05: Gender equality
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-05
dc.subject.other SDG-08: Decent work and economic growth
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-08
dc.subject.other SDG-10: Reduces inequalities
dc.subject.other Humanities theses SDG-10
dc.title Zimbabwean cross border women traders : popular perceptions and scholarly discourse 2000-2020 en_US
dc.type Mini Dissertation en_US


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