ABSTRACT The research examined the experiences of children who have gone through the foster care program in Zimbabwe. Children coming into foster care would have been take away from their parents may be facing emotional, psychological and behavioural problems due to the turmoil, abuse and negligence they may have experienced as such it is critical to emphasise the healing aspect of foster care. There are certain challenges from the system which need to be addressed. This research was guided b...
ABSTRACT This research work explored the issue of early marriage in Nigeria. It shed light specifically on reasons behind its perpetuation, its harmful consequences, shows how it constitutes a barrier to education and enjoyment of human rights by girls and how it further threatens the development of the country. The findings from respondents and extensive reading of materials related to early marriage suggest that early marriage is due to various factors including among others, the search for...
ABSTRACT The study examines the role of small grain production in promoting food security with particular reference to Zvishavane District in Zimbabwe. Successive droughts, in Zimbabwe compounded by other economic shocks in recent years have resulted in decreased maize productivity amongst the communal farmers most of whom reside in regions IV and V which are considered semi-arid. This has resulted to the prevalence of food insecurity particularly to these semi-arid regions as unreliable rain...
ABSTRACT The research was conducted on the backdrop of the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and the African Union (AU) Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the African Child. Both conventions sought to protect children by outlining the rights and responsibilities that are obligatory to be upheld at law. The thrust of the two conventions therefore is to empower children to demand their rights and at the same time ensure duty bearers meet their obligation to upho...
ABSTRACT Frontline officers play an important role in organisations, as they are directly involved with customers and clients who are the lifeline of any organization. It is because of this function as the go- between the company and the customers that front line officers effectively need to manage stress so as to effectively deliver quality service. Coupled with various stressors such as role overload, role ambiguity, socio-economic stressors, work/life imbalance, and rigid organizational po...
ABSTRACT The sea by its very nature is international and has remained an object of intense competition and scramble among maritime nations at different epochs in history. The Third United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOSIII), in 1982 is not only a comprehensive legal instrument that embodies one of the latest codifications and progressive development of international law, but is also a legal base for the Ocean policies of nationstates. This study examines the implications of t...
ABSTRACT Public libraries are critical to the well-being of any democratic society and Zimbabwe is not an exception. The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Public library manifesto reemphasizes the role of public libraries as the living force to promote the active role of citizens in society through providing them with free access to libraries in order to benefit from high- quality education, culture, recreational and information. The establishment of public libraries in ...
ABSTRACT Since Ghana attained independence in 1957, successive Governments have pursued, with varying degrees of success, policies, programmes and projects to accelerate the growth of the Ghanaian economy and raise the living standards of the people. These are policies, programmes and projects around which national and development partner’s efforts are coordinated. The discovery and exploration of oil, no doubt has increased Ghana revenue but this has not fully translated to socio-economic ...
Abstract Land reform programme remains a subject of controversy in various sects of the society. The invasion of sugarcane estates in Chiredzi district being one of the controversial ones with many some citizens believing it was a threat to national economy as new farmers are exposed to various challenges which affect production as compared to former white farmers. The other side of the society believing that fast track land reform brought opportunities for the new farmers to enhance economic...
ABSTRACT This study investigated Intergovernmental financial relations and local government autonomy in Nigeria : A case study of Igbo-Etiti local government Area of Enugu State. To accomplish this task, we were able to determine if the structure of Intergovernmental financial relations in Nigeria enhanced autonomy of Igbo-Etiti local government; ascertained whether the structure of Intergovernmental financial relations undermined infrastructural development in the local government and examin...
ABSTRACT Climate change is said to be a threat to country’s development. This thesis investigates the impact of climate change in Namibia with a specific focus on the socio-economic impact of flooding in the North Central Regions of Namibia. The thesis examines the socio-economic conditions of the local people as a result of the 2009 flooding in Oshitutuma village. The thesis’s literature review had looked at climate change and flooding concept within Namibia, Southern Africa, Africa at l...
ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the effectiveness of promotional activities carried out by Higher and Tertiary Institutions on students‟ choice of university since higher and tertiary institutions have adopted promotional tools to attract more students to survive competition hence the need to examine the effectiveness of these activities being undertaken. Literature reviewed identified Advertising, PR and publicity, direct marketing methods, sponsorships, sales promotion and exhibitions...
ABSTRACT arnrruon has ' bse n facing a 'current account d e f i c i t n i tlcc: 1 '1f?7 and w i l l cor~t;j.nucb t o do 80 in -Lklc ne:lrest future. This will imply a n e t , resource d r a i n at a time w ! ~ t : n lent:-term c a p i t a l inves trrre nt l o o k s b l e a k give r l the sk~i f ti n emphasis o f we s t e r n financial commitmerit. 'L'~I= c o u n t r y must therefore make urgent moves at a r r e s t i n g t h i s d e f i c i t . Increasinfy . e x p o r t s f o r Cameroon will ...
ABSTRACT This study investigated Parent-Child and Teacher-Pupil relationship as predictors of academic motivation and achievement among school children. Participants were 299 Primary 5 and 6 school pupils who were randomly selected from University of Nigeria, Nsukka primary school and St Mary’s primary school Ibeagwa-Aka, Nsukka. Their ages ranged between 7-12 years, with a mean age of 10.1. Cross sectional design was adopted. Three instruments were used for data collection. Parent as a Soc...
ABSTRACT The research conducted was to investigate the effectiveness of personal selling on company performance of Zimplow Holdings ltd t/a C.T. Bolts. The company was facing a diminishing trend in its sales and hence management took a decision to refocus its efforts on personal selling so as to improve the firm’s performance. Objectives of the study were to explore the effects of sales presentation on market share, to examine the effects of sales presentations on sales volume and to establ...