ABSTRACT This thesis is prepared according to “Published manuscripts” format of the Sokoine University of Agriculture. This thesis discusses the role of potential plague reservoirs and their flea-vectors in the plague epidemiology in eastern Zambia. The goal was to identify and describe roles domestic pigs, goats and sheep, and rodents with their fleas play in maintaining and transmitting the plague pathogen, Yersinia pestis. Plasminogen activator gene (pla) of Y. pestis was successfully ...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at determining factors influencing the effectiveness of decentralised agricultural extension information and service delivery in Tanzania. A cross sectional research design was used to collect data from 390 respondents from Arumeru District which were purposively selected. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, focused group discussions, key informant interviews and observations checklist. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used in ...
ABSTRACT Political-administrative interactions in local governments have gained wide attention among most development practitioners and scholars of public administration. Politicaladministrative relations focus on the interaction and reciprocal relations between the elected and appointed officials in performing local governments’ functions. Through decentralization by devolution “D by D”, local governments have been mandated to provide social services within their jurisdictions such as ...
ABSTRACT This dissertation is a study in which the role of ethnicity in African and Zimbabwean politics in general, and in Chipinge in particular is underscored. It is argued in the study that ethnicity has played a central role in the politics of Africa, Zimbabwe and among the people of Chipinge in Zimbabwe. It is also argued in the study that voting among the Ndau people took an ethnic dimension. Voting for ZANU Ndonga and Ndabaningi Sithole, and the MDC against ZANU PF is argued in this st...
ABSTRACT Tanzania is one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most popular and rapidly growing tourism destinations. Despite high economic growth stirred by fast tourism development, the level of poverty and unemployment is still very high. The rapid growth in tourism which translates into economic growth does not appear to have considerably improved local people’s income and reduced poverty in the country. Involvement of local people in the ownership of tourism enterprises is viewed as an important t...
ABSTRACT This study explored an analysis of the effectiveness of Affirmative Action in promoting gender balance in Zimbabwe. The study is hinged on the feminism theory which served as its theoretical framework. In investigating issues surrounding the adoption and implementation of the Affirmative Action programmes and policies in Zimbabwe, the researcher made use of the explanatory research techniques to generate data. Qualitative research techniques were employed by the researcher. In-depth ...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the impact of branding on corporate identity on a public university. It sought to establish how the public universities can embrace branding as a way to establish a strong corporate identity and the perceived institutional benefits, differentiation, enhance corporate image, improve corporate reputation as well fight competition in the wake ofglobalisation, marketization of higher education and existing economic challenges. The study was conducted at Midlands Stat...
ABSTRACT This research examined the Chitora gardens project implemented by Shurugwi Partners and how it has responded to climate change impacts while empowering rural communities in Chitora ward 1, Shurugwi District. Qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection were used. Collection of data was done through the use of questionnaire surveys, interviews, focus group discussions and observations. A total of 42 questionnaires were administered to project members where respondents who h...
ABSTRACT Despite efforts to control malaria with its morbidity and mortality rates in Tanzania, it still persists. The main objective of the study on which this thesis is based was to investigate people’s knowledge, attitudes and socio-economic factors associated with receptivity of malaria control strategies. The specific objectives of the study were to assess knowledge about malaria control strategies and its association with demographic and socio-economic variables, examine attitude towa...
ABSTRACT The major objective of this research was to assess the effectiveness of consumer rights protection strategies used by CCZ in Zimbabwe. The other objectives were to identify consumer rights awarded to consumers, strategies used to protect consumer rights, exploring the challenges faced by CCZ in protecting consumer rights and proffer recommendations to enhance consumer protection in Zimbabwe. The literature reviewed showed that there is much information about reasons leading to establ...
ABSTRACT The study presents the analysis of the effect of savings and credit facilities to migrants’ and non- migrants’ gendered livelihood options and development of Ilula Emerging Urban Centre (EUC). Specifically, the study aimed at establishing rural-urban migration determinants, identifying and analysing migrants’ and non-migrants livelihood options across different gender groups, and assessing factors influencing household access to savings and credit services and investment decisi...
Abstract The Zambezi Trans frontier park is one of the world’s largest conservation areas and is one of the homes for the African elephant, scientifically known as the loxodonta Africana. The African elephant is one of earths largest land mammals and also one of the worlds objectified creatures. Over the years since 1970 the global demand for ivory has risen to levels that are threatening the extinction of elephants due to poaching. Poaching has resulted in massive decline, by almost half i...
ABSRACT The Government of Tanzania has exempted the elderly from cost sharing in health service delivery as it is stipulated in the National Ageing Policy and in the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty in Tanzania. However, the majority of the elderly do not get the services freely. The main objective of this study was to assess factors influencing access of the elderly to free health services. The study was conducted in Iringa and Makete Districts. A cross-sectional design ...
ABSTRACT Studies were carried out to establish ethno-botanical information and biological activities of crude extracts from Commiphora swynnertonii against selected microbes of veterinary importance in chickens. Initially, a questionnaire survey was conducted to gather information on practices and knowledge on ethno-botanical uses of C. swynnertonii in the study area. Then extracts from different morphological parts of the study plant were tested against selected bacteria and fungi in vitro u...
ABSTRACT Non-Governmental Organisations’ (NGOs’) access to funds has remained a problem despite several interventions focusing on improving it. The main objective of this study was to assess NGO funding and its implication for delivery of services. Specifically, the study sought to examine funding patterns for NGOs’ service delivery, analyse determinants of access to funding by NGOs, determine attitude of beneficiaries towards service delivery and to determine linkages between access to...