ABSTRACT The consequences of early sexual debut such as sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS and unintended pregnancies have brought the study of adolescent sexual behaviour to the fore of sexuality research. Attempts have been made at understanding why adolescents engage in sexual activity at an early age. However, studies on the enhancement of sexual abstinence have been under-reported in Nigeria. This study, therefore, applied Psycho-educational Group Therapy (PGT) and Self-Compo...
ABSTRACT This study takes a look at the complexity of the recurring conflict in Eastern DRC and the efforts put in place by the sub regional organizations particularly the SADC and ICGLR in trying to achieve sustainable peace in the war torn region of the Congo. Peace support operations in the 21st century has been undertaken at the multilateral, regional and sub-regional levels in given conflicts by a range of actors. Scholarly questions have been asked the effectiveness of these operations ...
ABSTRACT The application of medicinal plants in primary health care for people living with HIV/AIDS is well acknowledged in Tanzania. However, the conservation status of medicinal plants is questionable. This study aimed at assessing the conservation status of medicinal plants used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infections in Rungwe District, Mbeya Region, Tanzania. Specifically, this study sought to: identify and document medicinal plant species used to manage HIV/AIDS opportunistic infect...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to investigate the role, effort and influence of Silveira House in conflict transformation in its attempt to bring about peace and unity in Zimbabwe. A qualitative approach was used in carrying out the research but also quantitative was used to a lesser extent hence graphs and tables were used for data presentation method. In this research Chishawasha was used as a case study to find out the role played by Silveira House in conflict transformation. The...
Abstract Female initiation practice (Chinamwali/ Chinamwari) is a traditional culture practiced by the Chewa speaking people. The study investigates the background of the practice, location of the study, description of the group, the changes it has undergone and reasons behind these changes. The study reveals that the practice involves teachings on menstruation, life skills and sex education in order to mould an ideal woman. The age group of initiates, duration of seclusion, ritual baths and ...
Abstract This study analyses the changing role of the family as a source of social capital in aiding migration, settlement and social integration of Zimbabwean migrants. The study is based on qualitative interviews with 58 Zimbabwean migrants in Tembisa and Kempton Park in Johannesburg metropolitan city. The article makes an important contribution to literature revealing how as a result of decreased chances to get a good job, pressure to remit back home and expectations to look after newcomer...
ABSTRACT Agriculture remains an important economic sector for contributing to food self-sufficiency and incomes in Zanzibar. However, its performance is limited by poor access to extension services on improved technologies to increase production and productivity due to shortage of Block Extension Officers in Shehia. Currently, mobile phones are among the reliable media to communicate agricultural information in sub-sahara Africa, which can be used to provide better linkage between farmers and...
Abstract There are a number of reasons that led to the collapse of the Zimbabwean economy for almost a decade prior to February 2009. Zimbabwe experienced the dramatic rise of hyperinflationary which led millions of Zimbabweans abandoning the country to find greener pastures somewhere across the globe. In response to the chaotic hyperinflationary period that had defined the country’s economic environment, Zimbabwe adopted the Multi-Currency System (MCS) in January 2009. The purpose of ...
ABSTRACT The development of social networking sites as linguistic and communication platforms is rising across all age groups in Zimbabwe. Amongst a plethora of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, WhatsApp is the most common in Zimbabwe. Consequently, this research examined the essence of WhatsApp profile pictures and statuses. The research was guided by four main objectives which are to: 1. Analyse the Significance of WhatsApp Profile Pictures and Statuses. 2. Explain the n...
ABSTRACT This study assessed anthropogenic activities, land uses and limnological characteristics, in relation to fisheries resources of Lake Babati (fresh water) and Burunge (soda water). Six villages were also involved, namely Majengo, Singe and Bagara adjacent to Lake Babati and Mwada, Sangaiwe and Vilima Vitatu adjacent to Lake Burunge. Data were collected by using questionnaire surveys, key informant interviews, observation, GIS and RS and Laboratory analysis. Findings have indicated e...
ABSTRACT The dissertation aims at the assessment of the impacts of illegal immigrants on the national security in Tanzania. The dissertation attempts to examine the impacts of illegal immigration and its associated threats. The specific objectives aimed to identify the nature and the types of illegal immigrants threats the security, the kinds of security threats illegal immigrants cause. Methods of data collection were interviews, questionnaire, and documentary review of relevant documents....
ABSTRACT This study, sought to investigate the determinants of job satisfaction experiences among academic staff in four selected public and private universities in Tanzania. Specific objectives were to: assess job satisfaction differences by socio-demographic characteristics among academic staff in public and private universities in Tanzania; compare job satisfaction experiences among academic staff in each selected public and private university in Tanzania; assess the context differences o...
Abstract In this research project I explore whether religious leaders can be involved in Party politics and remain true to their calling, with a view of determining whether it is sustainable to argue that Bishop Muzorewa as a religious leader involved in Party politics clean in his political endeavours. The paper attempts to evaluate Bishop Muzorewa’s role in national politics and the effects his role had on the United Methodist Church. The paper will rely on data from secondary source...
ABSTRACT Trading in high-value agro-food and fishery products like Nile perch represents one of the main possibilities for reducing poverty in Tanzania. Nile perch earner foreign exchange and provides employment to communities around Lake Victoria. However, Tanzania has experienced challenges in maintaining and expanding her share of global markets given stringent food-safety requirements in the European Union (EU). Following the three EU Nile perch export bans in the 1990s, several efforts h...
ABSTRACT Land cover, land use, and human activities pattern have been reported to be important determinants of vector borne diseases transmission including plague. Plague, still occurring in different parts of the world, has been a threat in the Eastern Africa region including the Western Usambara Mountains, Tanzania. Plague is a severe, rodent associated, bacterial zoonosis caused by Yersinia pestis. Literature suggests that factors influencing the critical contact between rodent hosts, flea...