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Evaluation of Tshaka’s rule

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:36:54+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Tshaka kaZulu

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Zulu State: Evaluation of Tshaka’s rule

Shaka was a dictator and tyrant and performed many acts of inhumanity against his people and enemies
Shaka used terror and fear to rule his kingdom and consolidate his power
However some evidence available about Shaka sparing the […]

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Effects of the Prazo system

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:36:47+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

The Portuguese introduced maize as a crop. Image credit voazimbabwe.com

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes:The Portuguese in the Zambezi Valley: Effects of the Prazo system

These were some of the effects of the Prazo system:
It led to Portuguese controlling more land
The Chikundas soldiers used by Portuguese to guard their land […]

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The Pioneer Corps

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:36:24+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Hunter and Guide Courtney Selous

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes:The Pioneer Corps

After obtaining the royal charter, Rhodes organized a party to occupy Zimbabwe
It was led by Frank Johnson and its guide was Fredrick Courtney Selous who was once a hunter in Zimbabwe
He sent out adverts worldwide for people […]

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Economic and Social Developments in Zimbabwe 1894 – 1969: Introduction

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:36:12+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Rhodesia Army marching to the Boer War with Salisbury(Harare) in background

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Economic and Social Developments in Southern Rhodesia(Zimbabwe) from 1894 – 1979

This topic will look at:
The resources used by the white settler in Zimbabwe
The various methods used by colonizers to recruit labour
Explain […]

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Living Conditions in Urban Areas in Rhodesia

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:36:01+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

The streets of Salisbury (Harare) circa 1910

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Zimbabwe 1894-1969: Living Conditions in Urban Areas in Rhodesia

Rapid population growth in urban areas led to deterioration of living condition in urban areas
Urban workers either lived in compounds provided by their employers or in locations that were […]

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The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland 1953-1963

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:35:48+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland 1953-1963

Introduction

In this topic will look at the Federation of Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Including steps and movements taken to form the Federation
Explain the reasons for the Federation
Assess the successes […]

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Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland: Reduction of Racial Barriers

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:35:35+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

First Street Salisbury

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland: Racial Barriers Reduction

Racial segregation was reduced especially in Southern Rhodesia
The Land Apportionment Act was revised allowing for a multi-racial university
African professionals in various fields were allowed to practice in Zimbabwe, e.g. Hebert Chitepo
Multi-racial clubs […]

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Causes of the Second Chimurenga and the UDI

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:35:26+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Ian Smith signing the UDI.

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Struggle for Independence in Colonial Zimbabwe 1900-1980: The Armed Struggle (1966-1979)

Nationalists saw that the use of violence and war could not be avoided
Many other factors also caused the outbreak of the Chimurenga ranging from reformist pressure politics to […]

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The Constitution of Zimbabwe: Introduction

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:35:09+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

An image of the draft constitution of 2013

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Constitution of Zimbabwe: Introduction

Introduction

This topic seeks to define the Zimbabwean constitution and explain its functions
It also seeks to explain the background of the Zimbabwe constitution
It describe the bill of rights enshrined in the […]

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Appointment of Ministers and Deputy Ministers

By Karen Mukungurutse|2022-09-15T12:34:52+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Anastancia Ndlovu, the Deputy Minister of Tourism

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Constitution of Zimbabwe: Appointment of Ministers and Deputy Ministers

The President appoints Ministers and assigns functions to them, including the administration of any Act of Parliament or of any Ministry or department, but the President may reserve to […]

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January 2023