ABSTRACT This paper investigates the Granger causality between agricultural exports and economic growth in Namibia over the period 1998 – 2016. The study used the simple pairwise Granger causality to determine the existence of such a relationship. An Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test was used to test for stationarity. The results of the study found that there was no causality running from either economic growth or agricultural exports as both variables are independent. Based on the finding...
ABSTRACT The most important consideration is how the recruitment is conducted in the Ministry of Defence. The military adding thousands of new recruits every single year, yet most do not know how the process works. If you are considering joining, it is beneficial to have a basic understanding of the military recruitment process. This study aims to analyse the selection process in the Ministry of Defence. To determine the effectiveness of the selection process of employees in the ministry of d...
ABSTRACT Namibia’s topographical nature, lends it ideally suited for livestock production. Livestock in Namibia is very competitive since it’s raised on natural free ranging pastures. Unfortunately due to its small domestic market, Namibia is a net exporter of livestock meat and meat products. This has resulted in the Namibian government developing policies and strategies to add value to the abundance of raw material, with the main objective being that of employment creation and improved ...
ABSTRACT This study focused on examining the efficiency and effectiveness of NaTIS One Stop Centres in rendering services using the Roads Authority (RA) of Namibia as a case study. Emphasis was on the following research objectives; determine the efficiency and effectiveness of NaTIS One Stop Centres on operations, to analyse the level of service delivery at NaTIS One Stop Centres from the customers’ perspective and to examine the current levels of customers’ satisfaction at NaTIS One Stop...
ABSTRACT The primary purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of the Strategic Plan (2011-2015) of the University of Namibia. It was also the objective of this study to establish what measures were put in place to ensure the implementation of the strategic plan and to provide recommendations on improving the implementation of the strategic planning process. The case study applied the mixed methods research approach. The study utilised the survey method for the quantitative appro...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to assess the funding arrangements available to SMEs in Dodoma region. Specifically the study assessed the source of funds that exists for the start-up of SMEs in Dodoma Municipal, outlined the main challenges to credit for start up of SMEs in Dodoma Municipal, identify sustainable sources of funding start up of SMEs in Dodoma Municipal and Identified ways of improving credit availability, accessibility and delivery to SMEs in Dodoma Municipal. A c...
ABSTRACT This dissertation reports on the influence of push and pull factors on the selection of tourism sites in Tanzania. Using the descriptive research design coupled with mixed research approach, data were collected from 89 respondents, i.e. 80 tourists and 9 national parks officials, using a questionnaire and interviews in three national parks located in Iringa Region, i.e. Kalenga, Ismila, and Ruaha national parks. In this study, the logistic regression model was used since the dependen...
ABSTRACT The major aim of this study was to assess the contribution of retirement benefits on the economic wellbeing of pensioners in Dodoma city, Tanzania. Specifically, the study addressed three objectives: (i) to assess the economic wellbeing of the pensioners, (ii) to determine the relationship between retirement benefits and economic wellbeing of pensioners, and (iii) to examine the effects of retirement benefits on the economic wellbeing of pensioners in Dodoma city. A cross sectional r...
ABSTRACT Since the introduction of mobile money in developing countries, the way business transactions operate changes tremendously. This study examined customer preference's implication on the relationship between mobile money services and the income of hardware retailing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Dodoma city. Specifically, the study examines the influence of the number of agents, mobile money microcredits, and mobile money saving opportunity on SMEs' income. Also, it examined t...
ABSTRACT There are several challenges which face farmers in Igunga District in Tabora Region, who have decided to engage in the production of sunflower. Despite of these challenges, more famers keep on leaving their formal cash crop like cotton and seem to prefer growing sunflower. This study was thus put in place in order to assess the perceptions of small growers with respect to considering sunflower as an alternative cash crop. The study was conducted in Igunga District in Tabora Region, a...
ABSTRACT The study is focused on the pull and push factors towards petty trade development in Tanzania, drawing data from Dodoma City. Specifically, the study informs of the pull or ambitious factors that influence people to engage in petty trade, the push or compelling factors that lead people to engage in petty trade the challenges encountered by petty traders and the opportunities for future development. Using a cross section design, the study generated data from the sample of 96 petty tra...
ABSTRACT Human Resource Information System adoption is increasingly associated to several factors including Technological, Organizational and Individual factors. The study focused on the factors influencing the adoption of human resource information system in parastatal organization. Specifically, this study addressed the influence of Technological Factor on the adoption of Human Resource Information System, Organization Factors on the adoption of Human Resource Information System and Individ...
ABSTRACT Since their inception Finance Divisions of the Namibian Public Service (NPS) have been operating on separate payment methods that were not linked under a unified Financial Service Modules (FSM). The isolation of these modules had resulted in lack of information flow within the FSM which was necessary to ensure accuracy and validity of financial information, hence the need for reconciliation process. The study evaluated payments on FSM in the NPS, particularly implementation of integr...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine banks, on investments and performance appraisal. It was also to ascertain the problems of using financial reports to access performance of banks and finally to determine if there’s a relationship between financial reporting and performance evaluation of a bank. The inductive research method was adopted and the statistical analysts, particularly the chi-square and t-distribution test were used in the analysis of the data collected from ...
ABSTRACT Anglo American Plc (“Anglo”) is one of the world’s largest mining companies. In addition to the London Stock Exchange, it is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange with operations that span the globe. At the date of valuation, 30 September 2014, Anglo’s shares constituted a significant portion of the investment portfolio of the researcher’s employer and was one of the primary drivers of portfolio performance. Incorporated in 1917, Anglo’s maturity was further evidenced...