ABSTRACT States are required to conform to stringent project and program reporting requirements in order to satisfy the wide range of stakeholders. Project and program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, frequently a requirement for funding, are believed to inform the reporting process. The role of the state has evolved over the past years and it is readily apparent that good governance has progressively become key in the attainment of sustainable socioeconomic development. The demands...
ABSTRACT The study took a micro-level approach to examine how trade in secondhand clothes has impacted the household livelihood of women in Zimbabwe with particular attention to Zvishavane town. A qualitative research design was used to gather and analyze data. Structured questionnaires and interviews were the main methods used to collect data from the sampled/selected twenty respondents. Information was also gathered through reviewing the already existing literature from journals and the in...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the effects of financial management practices on the firm’s financial performance. This study was motivated by the decline in the profitability of the organisation despite the company making effort to implement cost cutting measures. As a result, the study investigated the effect of current practices in the areas of working capital management, noncurrent assets management and investment practices. The study made use of descriptive research design as to allow q...
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature and extent of record keeping in microfinance institutions and its effects to their sustainability. The research was influenced by underperformance of microfinance industry as 60% of the industry were not operating profitably while 30 institutions were reportedly shut down operations in 2017. The main objective of this study was to identify the nature of record keeping by microfinance institutions. To achieve the objectives of t...
ABSTRACT The study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of the survival strategies employed by the retail hardware sector in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. The objectives of this study was to establish the challenges faced by SMEs, to establish survival strategies used by SMEs and to establish alternative survival strategies that can be used by SMEs in the retail hardware sector. Descriptive research design was used to provide further insight into the research problem by describing variables of intere...
Abstract The major focus of the study was to assess the role corporate entrepreneurship has played in the performance of Zimbabwean banks post dollarization (2010-2012). The multicurrency regime brought challenges to banks, which included limited foreign currency reserves, limited capital sources, illiquidity, limited market, market scepticism, and competition that has a bearing on the performance of banks. These challenges have resulted in loss of business for some banks and cases of bank c...
ABSTRACT The main thrust of the research was to investigate the effectiveness of disaster response in Zimbabwe. The topic is called disaster response (relief strategies) in Zimbabwe Case of TokweMukosi. The objectives of the study included identifying and establishing the various roles of different stakeholders, local government, Department of Civil protection, NGOs, Civil Society Organisations etc, in disaster response in Zimbabwe, determining the effects of disasters, establishing an effe...
ABSTRACT The study runs along the topic “A survey of Midlands State University students’ portrait of an ideal marriage partner” based upon the problem statement that ignorance of characteristics one expects and is expected of in a marriage partner can result in miscalculated social commitments and non-satisfying relationships. The ultimate purpose of findings being to chart a course to happier and longer lasting relationships, a matter critically crucial upon the current background of ...
ABSTRACT Manufacturing industry has had challenges which have impaired the effectiveness of its performance. This makes the supply chain a very prominent concern for all organizations as they strive for better quality goods and services and thus higher customer satisfaction. Since most firms have realized that maximizing performance of one department or function may lead to less than optimal performance for the whole firm, it is now critical for firms to manage the entire network of supply to...
ABSTRACT Turbulent working environment, increased costs, poor revenue generation and low shareholder wealth, resulted in many organizations ceasing their operation. It is against this background that management of TelOne (Pvt) Ltd decided to restructure the company. For the period 2015 to 2017, the performance of the company was quite low despite its adjustments to governance structure, organizational configuration and strategic reorientation. Most of these strategies could not work as emplo...
ABSTRACT The study examined the impact on the performance of insurance companies in Kenya using working capital management practices. The allocation of work assets is of major importance to the success of the organization. A moderate and vigorous style of working capital administration can be embraced by an organization. If working capital is poorly managed, funds are inappropriately linked to idle assets that lower the corporation's liquidity and vice versa. Efficiency in the allocation of j...
ABSTRACT In this research a theoretical and an empirical framework that helps to analyze the impacts of financial leverage on firms with Zimbabwean firms under spotlight. Economists continue to debate the wisdom of adjusting capital structuresto certain specific optimal capital needed to influence investment decisions. Experts on the subject have marshaled theoretical and practical arguments, but did not reach a consensus leaving way for further study on the subject matter however this rese...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to examine the growth of informal sector and how it has several impacts on urban management in Chitungwiza Zengeza 4 which led to challenges on resources such as water, housing, sewer system and waste management, affecting development according to (the basic needs approach) hence challenges on the deliverance of the local authority and affecting the nation at large. Particular attention is on when and how the informal sector rose in Chitungwiza, the ...
ABSTRACT A number of firms in the retail sector in Kenya have embraced electronic business strategies in an attempt to improve their profitability, sales turn over and efficiency. A report by Cytonn indicated that despite adoption of electronic business strategies, regional retailers are able to yield up to only 11.7% returns. African Consumer Insights report that the market penetration rate of retail chains is still low at a figure between 25% - 30%. Various challenges on supermarkets have a...
ABSTRACT Semi-arid peri-urban environment holds great potential for dairy development to meet the high demand for milk and become a livelihood support strategy. In support for dairy production, forage technologies were promoted among dairy farmers in order to improve the performance of the sector and contribute to poverty reduction. However, the level and determinants of adoption of selected forage technologies in relation to dairy production is still unknown. To address this, 150 dairy farme...