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Case Study:Copper mining in Zambia

By Rachel Majaya|2025-02-12T09:38:48+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Kansanshi Copper mine in Zambia. Image credit apjjf.org

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources: Case Study:Copper mining in Zambia

The Copper belt

The following are factors which have influenced the development of copper mining on the copper belt in Zambia:

Geological occurrence of copper

The copper deposits occur in an axial belt […]

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Causes of the Second Chimurenga and the UDI

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:00:02+02:00February 12th, 2025|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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Assassination of Hebert Chitepo 18 March 1975

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:21:38+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Hebert Chitepo Right

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Struggle for Independence in Colonial Zimbabwe 1900-1980: Assassination of Hebert Chitepo 18 March 1975

The assassination of Chitepo saw crisis rocking ZANU as there were leadership struggles
Chitepo was a lawyer by profession and very intelligent and was a dedicated nationalist who […]

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Rhodesian Government Response to the War

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:42:01+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Rhodesian soldiers about to be deployed

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Struggle for Independence in Colonial Zimbabwe 1900-1980: Rhodesian Government Response to the War

Smith maintained that he fought the war to support Western Christian Civilization
According to Smith it was war against Communism, Subversion and Foreign Infiltration
According […]

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Sources of fresh water

By Rachel Majaya|2025-02-12T09:13:00+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

There are various sources of fresh water

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources: Water: Sources of fresh water

Supplies of fresh water can be examined at a local level or at a national/international level.
Local supply sources at family or village level are usually small-scale, cheap schemes that can be […]

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Limitation of rights and freedoms

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T09:27:21+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Riot Police

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Constitution of Zimbabwe: Limitation of rights and freedoms

The fundamental rights and freedoms set out in the Constitution must be exercised reasonably and with due regard for the rights and freedoms of other persons
The fundamental rights and freedoms set out in the […]

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Chapter 11: Security Service

By Karen Mukungurutse|2025-02-12T08:58:18+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level History Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

The defence forces are in charge of defending the nation

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Constitution of Zimbabwe: Chapter 11: Security Service

Security services are responsible for maintaining law and order in the country
The security services of Zimbabwe consist of:
1. The Defence Forces
2. The Police Service
3. The intelligence services

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Fish conservation at sea level

By Rachel Majaya|2025-02-12T09:19:34+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Fish drying. Image credit irinnews.org

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources:Fishing:Fish conservation at sea level

Sustainable use of fish resources is necessary in order to meet present and future needs.
The following have been adapted by SADC countries to ensure sustainability of the fishing industry.
Quota system. Countries like South […]

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Nuclear power: Factors affecting location

By Rachel Majaya|2025-02-12T09:36:40+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Pelindaba Nuclear station South Africa. Image credit thinkgeoenergy.com

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Natural Resources: Energy: Nuclear power: Location factors

The pollution caused by nuclear power plants and the ever present danger of a melt down and nuclear fall-out have made such plants very sensitive in terms of location relative to […]

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