ABSTRACT Root Knot Nematodes are one of the major economically important pests of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L) in many regions of the world including Zimbabwe, with Meloidogyne javanica being considered the most destructive. Recent prohibition of main soil chemical fumigants for the control of Meloidogyne javanica has prompted for the search of other alternatives to manage root knot nematodes. A greenhouse experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects of aqueous plant extracts on (...
Abstract The relationship between internalizing and externalizing problems and Academic Self-concept in high school students is unsettled. The purpose of the current study was to examine the internalizing and externalizing problems and how they relate to Academic Self-Concept. Internalizing and externalizing problems are indicators of poor mental health in high school students and a public health concern. The study employed a quantitative research approach and a descriptive survey research de...
ABSTRACT This study assesses women and girls adaptation to climate change and variability. It identifies the impacts of climate change on women and girls and the reasons why they are more vulnerable as compared to their male counterparts. The study also identifies the adaptation strategies being employed by rural women and girls in trying to cope with the impacts of climate change and the extent to which these adaptation strategies have been successful. The research was centered in Mutoko war...
ABSTRACT The government of Zimbabwe enacted Finance Act no 2 of 2014 that introduced a tax amnesty program in order to make further provision of revenue in light of the fiscal crisis that has seen government failing to meet its expenditure. Proponents of tax amnesties point out that an amnesty may positively affect revenue and compliance. Other scholars argue that anticipation of future amnesties will result in a long term negative influence over revenue and compliance. The research sought to...
ABSTRACT Operational challenges in Zimbabwean local government have been and are largely still a common phenomenon. They span from financial, human, administrative and institutional operations. However addressing them has always been the big question. Human capital with the adequate skills has been lacking especially after the 2008-10 brain-drain that saw most skilled personnel flee to greener pastures. Service delivery has also been on the decline and training for capacity building became a ...
Abstract This study is about the prevalence, causes and effects of psychoactive drug use among students at Midlands State University. The chapter introduces the whole study by discussing the following issues: the background of the study, statement of the problem, significance of the study, purpose of the study, objectives, hypotheses, delimitations of the study, limitations of the study, assumptions and effective definitions of key terms.
ABSTRACT Climate change is a topical issue which has captured many researchers attention recently. The research was carried out in the Guruve Rural District Council in Mashonaland province. The researcher wanted to know and fully understand how climate change has affected farmers in this area. The researcher used the qualitative research method were she made use of questionnaire and interviews from the findings, the researcher found out that climate change has brought about many effects on ru...
ABSTRACT The study is an analysis of the funding gap in the human capital development matrix in Zimbabwe. The research was motivated by failure of Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund to pay industrial attachment for university students and also to equip institutions of higher learning with modern equipment due to lack of funding. The objectives of the study were to establish the existence of the funding policy, assess the adequacy of the personnel to engage industry in debt collection Literatu...
Abstract Microfinance has become a very important economic empowerment tool for reducing poverty across the globe. The assumption is that by improving access to credit, poor households will be able to set up micro enterprises that will generate income that is aimed at reducing poverty both at household and community levels. Literature has shown that informal microfinance models have become very popular with the rural population mainly due to their accessibility, affordability and community in...
ABSTRACT This research was undertaken to evaluate the quality control system used by The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company Gweru. The study was motivated by challenges that the company is facing particularly in its School shoe category which include loss in market share, decline in sales volumes and increase in the amount of rejects. The main objectives of the study were to establish the factors causing the major quality problems in the school shoes category. Moreover the study also sought to invest...
Abstract The study is about an investigation into pricing strategies at Old Mutual Property. Although the company initiated pricing strategies, the number of credit losses and voids continued to increase, this therefore impelled the researcher to undertake a research into pricing strategies on financial performance. A case study approach was employed with the use of interviews and questionnaires as research instruments. The gathered data was presented on tables, graphs and pie charts and was ...
ABSTRACT Organizations are continuously seeking ways to improve their marketing effectiveness and orientation using internal marketing. Employees are the most important factor in the success and failure of any organization for the company to be at competitive advantage and dominate the market. The study therefore sought to study and evaluate the relationship between internal marketing and customer satisfaction. The objectives of the study were to establish the relationship between employee mo...
ABSTRACT The main aim of this research was to assess the effectiveness of revenue management practices on performance of Local Authorities. The research looked at several revenue management practices exercised in Local Authorities but focusing on Municipality of Marondera. The statement of the problem highlighted that increases in adverse revenue variance are impacting negatively on the Council‟s performance. The Council increased tariffs, replaced dark and faulty meters, increased the spac...
ABSTRACT The aim of this research was to investigate the need for internal auditing in risk management at James North Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd. This research was triggered by the fact that the company is experiencing escalating levels of business risks yet the company has no internal audit function. A census of James North Zimbabwe employees was conducted and the researcher collected primary data through interviews and questionnaires. Data was analysed and presented in form of tables, pie charts an...
Abstract Human existence generates massive amount of waste. These wastes are usually dumped at disposal sites especially in developing countries due to lack of landfills. As a result of continuous waste dumping, soils in disposal sites have become sinks of toxic heavy metals. Oshakati disposal site is open and all waste from the town irrespective of the source get dumped at the site. The scoping assessment which was done at the site in 2018 found high levels of heavy metals way above the stan...