ABSTRACT Microfinance institutions services have continued to play a vital role in Zimbabwean economy. It is viewed as the provision of financial services to the poor and low income group. Microfinance Institutions in Zimbabwe have gained wide recognition since 1990’s for the role they play in providing financial services to low income households, and their contribution to poverty alleviation. Despite this crucial role, the interest rate charged by the MFIs in Zimbabwe have been relatively ...
Abstract The objectives of this research were to establish the link between perception of equity and work performance of the non-technical support staff of the NIP as well as to determine whether there is a link between work performance and motivation of the NIP non-technical support staff. Since the determination of fairness is based on individual feelings and perception data was collected through survey questionnaires and interviews to gain an in-depth understanding of issues which influenc...
ABSTRACT The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome commonly known as HIV and AIDS have had negative consequences towards the well-being of young people in particular HIV positive Adolescents. In a country with high prevalence rate in Southern Africa, the number of adolescents born and living with HIV and AIDS is steadily increasing. As reported by the National AIDS Council (2011) there are more than 150 000 children born and living with HIV and AIDS who are belo...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to view the effectiveness of managerial control tools in Local Authorities at Chipinge Rural District Council. The main problem was that Chipinge Rural District Council still lags behind in terms of providing its services to the residents due to its poor financial base. The managerial controls is a global concern that stresses continuous improvements to fit the changing environment. Managerial control tools came to light due to the poor work performa...
ABSTRACT Tanzanian tobacco has significant contribution to GDP, employment, and industrial raw materials. This study was stimulated by the decrease in tobacco income in Mpanda District from 2010-2012. The decrease in income from tobacco production has made it plausible to conduct a study on tobacco profitability as low profit could increase poverty among smallholder tobacco farmers in the study area. The overall objective of this study is to analyse the economics of smallholder tobacco produc...
Abstract The absence of traditional service providers (commercial banks) came the rise of microfinance institutions in marginalised rural areas. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the impact of microfinance on the livelihoods of rural people as a way of ensuring sustainable livelihood. The Makoni District in Manicaland Province was selected to be a case study of the impact of microfinance and VIRL a microfinance institution which is greatly active in the area. The microfinance ins...
ABSTRACT The research study was aimed at assessing the impact of service automation and company competitiveness of firms using Pathfinder Luxury Coaches as a case study. The main objectives of the study were to establish if there is an association between online reservation and increase in customer traffic, to distinguish if on-board facilities have an association with enhancing passenger experience in the luxury coaches and to assess if automated payment system has an association with sales ...
ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the role that the Southern African Development Community has played in Zimbabwe’s quest for food security. Food insecurity is a major development problem in Zimbabwe despite food being the most basic of human needs. The study used qualitative research methods to interrogate the research topic. The report looked at the SADC objectives on food security and how these have been translated into programmes that improve the food security situation of Zimbabwe...
ABSTRACT The highest number of new HIV infections in Zimbabwe are recorded in the 20-29 age group, with most being through heterosexual transmission. University students are a sub-population within this age group, and are key in HIV prevention efforts as they tend to engage in risky sexual behaviours. This study sought to determine the prevalence of high risk sexual behaviours among undergraduate university students at Midlands State University, and determine the predictive value of alcohol u...
ABSTRACT This paper presents a review on the literature of tobacco farming on the observed research on the impact of tobacco farming on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers as well its impact on poverty alleviation. In this study I drew on the existing academic structure on tobacco farming in Zimbabwe. An examination of the factors that led farmers in partaking tobacco farming was carried out on 86smallholder farmers. The case was in Centenary District. This study was therefore initiated wi...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the investigation of the livelihood strategies of people living in Mwenezi district. The study looks at the challenges in implementing the livelihood strategies. lt identified the vulnerabilities to drought that people face in Mwenezi. lnterviews were conducted and each respondent from a selected household was asked questions and responses were organized so that conclusions can be drawn. The study also attempted to highlight challenges of drought in Mwenezi. Agri...
ABSTRACT Empirical literature exists that cigarette consumption is a major epidemic internationally and locally. The study was mainly conducted to analyse cigarettes consumption in Zimbabwe from 1980 to 2015 by looking into the consumers’ response if there is a change in price, income, excise tax or an addition of more tobacco control events. The study sought to solve for the increase in the demand for cigarettes, where consumers continue to consume knowing the negative impacts it has on th...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out with the main objective of analyzing the economic impacts of climate change on teff production in central Ethiopia. Specific objectives of the study were: i) To analyze the relationship of income from teff (Eragrostis tef) production with biophysical and socioeconomic variables, ii) To determine the marginal impact of temperature and rainfall on income from teff production, iii) To predict a range of potential future impacts on teff production under a mid-r...
ABSTRACT Beekeeping practice in Tanzania contributes to foreign earnings, employment, food and industrial raw materials. This study was stimulated by the increased tendency of honey consumption in urban centers of Tanzania. However there was little information on present quantity consumed and factors influencing the choice for honey consumption in Mwanza City. Specifically, the study determined the present quantity consumed, examined factors influencing the choice for consumption and forecast...
ABSTRACT The main thrust of the study is to access the relationship between women and property ownership. To bring to light gender inequalities that exists in property ownership and allocation. The research focused on Tongogara Rural District‟s ward eight the ward which is poverty prone and one of the causes of poverty being that of lack of property ownership in which affects mostly women. The main aim of the research it to bring to light the disparities in property ownership in Tongogara R...