ABSTRACT Incarceration can be destructive yet it is not publicly talked about. The incarceration of a father makes one a widow/widower or orphan. The incarceration of a family member has serious repercussions and normally leads to family crises yet it seems to be taken for granted by the society, government and other stakeholders. This study generally sought to look at the experiences of the ex-convicts and their families, passive victims of incarceration. The design of this study was a pheno...
ABSTRACT This research was undertaken to investigate the effects of non-compliance to taxation and statutory regulations on financial performance of Jimat Development consultants. The management report (2017) of Jimat indicated a sharp decrease in profits which was triggered by a rise in costs associated with non-compliance to taxation and statutory regulations. Literature from different sources was reviewed to find out the reasons behind non-compliance, effects of non-compliance on the finan...
ABSTRACT The investigation of the supply chain challenges faced by small scale farmers at Etunda irrigation farm is the core of this study. The main rationale for the investigation is the fact that Green Scheme projects, of which Etunda is one of them, is one of the key economic development and diversification focus areas highlighted in Namibia’s fourth national development plan (NDP_4). The farming operations at Etunda are heavily dependent on logistical services for production inputs and ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to explore the effects of SMEs on improving sustainable livelihoods in Zimbabwe and also to establish the challenges faced by the entrepreneurs that inhibit the growth of the sector. SMEs are the major economic drivers of Zimbabwe due to the outstanding impacts that include employment creation, wealth generation amongst others. A survey was carried out on a sample of 80 SMEs from the provincial town of Mashonaland Central that is Bindura Urban. The impact...
Abstract Corporate scandals have disturbed the business community world over in the past. The stakeholders now demand specific reports with improved disclosure and transparency to safeguard their interests in any organization. The companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) are largely reporting on financial content in their annual reports. In-roads have been made to embrace integrated reporting which is a comprehensive financial reporting framework. Integrated reporting forms part ...
ABSTRACT Climate change is a change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns when that change lasts for an extended period of time for example decades to millions of years. It is caused by factors such as biotic processes, variations in solar radiation received by Earth, plate tectonics and volcanic eruptions. Tsholotsho district is one of the most affected districts in the country by climate change. It has been rated number 7 out of 10 districts in terms of drought. The study seek...
ABSTRACT The research study was carried out to evaluate The Impact of Service Quality on Brand Equity in Public Road Transport a Case of Zimbabwe United Passengers Company. ZUPCO is undoubtedly facing a tough time and is losing credibility with travelling publics. There is need for ZUPCO to shake of its image of perceived poor management, poor maintenance of fleet and generally being unreliable interms of willingness to help it stakeholders and provide prompt services. It is against this back...
ABSTRACT This study examined the profitability and marketing chain of rice in Kahama district, Shinyanga Region. The study was a cross sectional design. A total of 216 sample of farm households was selected by using simple random sampling from the 18 villages for the interview. Subsector mapping analysis was done to map rice value chain. Results indicate that there were a number of actors i.e. producers, middlemen, traders, millers, wholesalers, retailers and final consumers. Structure, condu...
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 ...