ABSTRACT The current study intended to analyse the drivers, communities’ awareness and economic consequences of wetland degradation to a local population living along the Ruvu riverine in Morogoro rural and Kibaha districts. The study deployed a number of methodologies including a household questionnaire survey, interview, focus group discussion and review of satellite images of land-use change in the riverine to collect data. Data were analysed using Statistical Software for Social Scienc...
ABSTRACT Beans production and consumption is common and form an important historical food and nutrition security in many parts of the world. In Tanzania, the availability of beans ensures food security because it mitigates or reduces hidden hunger since some families consider it as a dependable and complete meal during periods of food shortage. Due to its importance, the inquiry into production and consumption patterns is paramount. This paper contributes some insights in the consumption sid...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to analyse the influence of environmental variables on the distribution of selected tree species in Chemchem River in the Manyara National Park under current conditions. The specific objectives were to assess the current distribution status, identify important environmental variables associated with the distribution and predict potential habitats of selected tree species in relation to environmental variables under current conditions. The area was stratified ...
ABSTRACT Low levels of government spending in the agricultural sector over the past years together with poor attraction of external capital are among the major determinants of low agricultural growth in Zimbabwe. The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of (FDI) on agricultural growth in Zimbabwe and to analyze other macroeconomic variables which affect growth in the long run. The exploration of the impact of FDI on agricultural growth was grounded on the growth framework. Secon...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted to analyse value chain of tamarind fruits by characterising the actors, assessing socio-economic factors influencing income from tamarind fruits, determining the gross margins, identifying trees ownership regime and challenges encountered in the value chain. Primary data were collected through household survey, market survey, focus group discussion and key informant interviews. A random sample of 176 households, 33 traders and 59 consumers were interviewed to ...
ABSTRACT This study has mainly been predisposed by the fact that children born with HIV are reaching in their youthful stage however they are facing so many problems in handling their status hence bringing about inconsistency in ART adherence. The fight against HIV has been ongoing for decades and it has caused a lot of havoc worldwide. The main goal of the research was to explore on the psychosocial and mental health challenges that youth living with perinatal HIV are facing. The research ma...
Abstract The focus of this study was to identify, assess and recommend sustainable domestic financing options for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Zimbabwe. The study tracks the various health care system funding models employed by the Government of Zimbabwe from the 1980s to date highlighting their shortcomings and ultimately justifying the need for re-thinking the financing of Sexual and Reproductive Health and the need to pursue homegrown financing options. The research makes use of quali...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess the impact of budgets and budgetary controls on the profitability of an entity operating in an unstable economy, using a case study of Zimbabwe Spring Steel (Pvt) Ltd t/a Load Agropower. The study was based on the period from 2015 to 2017 which was majorly characterized by economic instability. Load agropower experienced a decrease in its profitability growth rate in spite of the existence of a budget system and this prompted the researcher to seek...
ABSTRACT The current liquidity challenges being experienced in the banking sector and the economy, continue to be an issue of major concern to the Zimbabwean citizens. It is in an effort to try and establish one of the reasons that could be contributing to these challenges that prompted the researcher to investigate the effects of board independence on liquidity risk management in the Zimbabwean banking sector. Literature on board independence and its implication in decision making in the ban...
ABSTRACT The research was concerned on investigating on the impacts of flooding on the lives of the elderly people who have been affected by the Tokwe Mukosi floods and their coping strategies in Masvingo Province. Quite a number of researches had focused on the impacts of floods on people, but little research has been seen focusing on the older adults. The research used a phenomenological research design to find out on the impacts of the flooding on the elderly adults and their coping s...
Abstract This research seeks to highlight the Impacts of climate change on food security in Mutasa District in Manicaland Province in partial fulfilment of Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Development Studies at Midlands State University. The research presents the background of the study which is the impacts of climate change on food security. Research objectives and questions, limitations encountered and delimitations to the study are as well presented in this research. This study reviewed...
ABSTRACT For more than a decade now, Zimbabwean local authorities have been battling to deliver affordable housing to the low income earners in society. This situation has resulted in a mismatch between supply and demand ratios hence the need to assess the capacity of Zimbabwean local authorities in delivering affordable housing. In the wake of insurmountable challenges resulting from rapid urbanisation, economic constrains and other environmental factors, local authorities are finding it dif...
Abstract This study seeks to analyse the role of civil society in Conflict Transformation in Zimbabwe using the case study of Heal Zimbabwe Trust. The study takes a look into the nature of conflicts in Zimbabwe that date back to the period of the liberation struggle, the Gukurahundi massacres, land invasions, operation Murambatsvina and the 2008 political violence. A critique is given to the work of the civil society organisations on conflict resolution, management, settlement and mitigation....
Abstract This chapter was the introductory part of the research on the stigma of mental illness from the perspective of those experiencing it. Thus, this chapter covered the background to the study which gave a basic explanation of what motivated the researcher to do research focusing on the above-mentioned area. The chapter also covered the statement of the problem, purpose of the study, research questions, significance of the study, assumptions, delimitations of the study, limitations and d...
ABSTRACT The recurring adverse overhead expenditure variances between 2015 and 2017 reaching a peak of USD509 798 in 2016 at Mega Pak Pvt Ltd has triggered the researcher to analyse the effects of budgetary process and control on performance of manufacturing companies in Zimbabwe with special focus on Mega Pak Pvt Ltd. Specifically the study sought to identify the effects of budget process and control on organisational performance and to identify factors that affect the budgetary process at M...