ABSTRACT The Pugu and Kazimzumbwi forest reserves are among the 83 lowland coastal forests in Tanzania. The decentralization of these reserves can be called pseudo-devolution, because system does not allow for full participation of local government and villagers. This study intended to asses the devolution of power in historical perspective and the factors underlying it; identify types of forest resource use conflicts exist and factors underlying them; and asses existing and potential confli...
Abstract A study to document medicinal plants parts and practices in relation to sustainable use was performed in communities around the Miombo woodland of Urumwa in Tanzania. Data collection was based on semi-structured interviews and discussion with key stakeholders. G-tests were used to ascertain differences in medicinal plants practices between women and men. Roots were the commonly used parts for medicine followed by barks. In practice, boiling and grinding were the preferred methods for...
ABSTRACT A study carried out to evaluate the growth performance and economic benefit of Nile tilapia and Chinese cabbage under integration system. Nine ponds and twelve vegetable plots were used. Three ponds treated with feed only (T1), another three ponds with chicken manure only (T2) and the last three ponds with chicken manure and supplementary feed (T3). Fish with an average weight of 1.2 g were stocked at rate of 5 fingrlings/m2 in each pond. Fish were fed at 5% of their body weight and...
EXTENDED ABSTRACT Rodent pest outbreaks are major concern for agriculture in Africa and Tanzania in particular, especially in drier areas such as arid and semi-arid agro ecosystems. This is due to the fact that, if the problem cannot be treated with seriousness it deserves, 80% of the potential harvest may be lost. Crop losses occur at all stages (i.e. field to market). However, higher losses occur at the field/harvest and storage where rodents play a major role. Severe rodent outbreaks have...
ABSTRACT This research for assessing the contribution of Little Ruaha River to the income of the adjacent households was conducted in four selected villages. The main focus was on assessing how individuals, households and communities depend on the river for their income. Specifically, the study aimed at examining the river regime changes for the past 47 years, assessing the main economic activities practiced by people in the elected villages, determining the contribution of the river to the ...
ABSTRACT A study was carried out to evaluate spatial and temporal changes that have occurred over a period of 25 years in land use and land cover and their impacts on ecosystem services with strong focus in water and sediments yield in the Little Ruaha River Catchment (LRRC), in Rufiji River Basin. The objectives of the study were to analyze the spatial and temporal changes of land use/cover, assess the impacts of land use/cover changes on water and sediment yields and predict the future...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted in Mpimbwe and Inyonga divisions in Rukwa region, Tanzania. It examined the contribution of community-based wildlife management (CBWM) to poverty reduction. Specifically the study intended to assess actors, benefit-sharing systems of CBWM, contribution of CBWM to local livelihoods and poverty reduction, the role of illegal use of Katavi National Park in poverty acceleration or deceleration and to identify strategies that would contribute to poverty redu...
ABSTRACT The research mainly aimed to assess the Impact of the psychological breach on the employee-organizational relationship (EOR) at a religious organization. This study was carried out at Celebration Ministries International. It also sought to bring out the psychological contracts that are prevalent at a religious organization and how they in turn cause harm on the employee-organisational relationship. The research employed a qualitative descriptive research design which allows the use o...
ABSTRACT The study serves to unpack the role of small scale irrigation projects in ensuring food security in ward 11 of Chivi District. The study gave special attention on how the small scale irrigation schemes are implemented in the area, their role in ensuring food security in drought prone areas and the challenges that affect effective irrigation production. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used in order to gather the information. The target sample for the qualitative app...
ABSTRACT This study focused on the influence of EcoCash on commercial banks’ strategies in Zimbabwe. The study was motivated by the fact that banks failed to ensure financial inclusion and to take advantage of unbanked market and this resulted in Econet seeing an opportunity and launched EcoCash. EcoCash has had a huge impact and its accounts exceed total bank accounts. Objectives of the study were to examine reasons for the emergence of EcoCash, to assess the influence of EcoCash on Zimbab...
ABSTRACT Financial institutions play a vital role of crafting strategies designed to increase the saving propensity in a given country. The main objective of the study was to investigate on an approach Zimbabwe financial institutions can adopt to formalise rotation savings as a measure to enhance deposit mobilisation. The research was instigated as responses to a growing informal sector that habitat a robust saving product known as rotation savings. Rotation savings have the overall effect of...
ABSTRACT Women deal with a certain level of mental stress which puts them at risk of Common Mental Disorders (CMD), particularly depression. In Zimbabwe, mental distress goes unnoticed and undiagnosed due to the current huge mental treatment gap in the nation. This study sought to identify the prevalence of CMD risk and depression as well as their determinants among women who attended a mental health communication program in Harare Central Province named Psycook. A total population sample of ...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of network marketing in enhancing market share of an organisation in the funeral sector in Zimbabwe. Doves Morgan was losing market share at a very alarming rate despite employing competitive strategies. The company therefore introduced Shiri plan network marketing strategy. The study therefore analysed the effects of referrals on market share, the commissions paid to network marketing agencies had an effect on market share through netwo...
Abstract The study looks at the impact of SHGs in facilitating rural development. Rural development is mainly on the up gradation of socio-economic, technological, environmental and financial status of the rural folks. The study is thus exhibiting whether SHGs has been a panacea for rural development or vice versa. The study also looks at the nature and operation of SHGs and so is the constraints faced by this concept. In this case, the study made use of mixed research methodology for gatheri...