Abstract: This paper seeks to advance the strategies which can be employed by small-scale retail outlets as they normally fight for survival. Many small firms face a number of challenges in terms of technology, economic strength, geographic expansion, human resources, and relationship marketing. These challenges emanate duly from the untrained and inexperienced workforce that knows little about the tools needed to market products and services successfully. Not only that, but even many small-...
Abstract: Personal loans are the fastest growing products of unsecured credit facilities in spite of high interest rate, due to smart positioning of the product by financial institutions. Personal loans are the easy option of people for financial requirements as they do not attract encumbrances and with a little practical formality to obtain them. The researcher focuses on the current trend of personal loans and the factors that influence the trend from different perceptions of lenders and b...
Abstract: Bank of Botswana’s mission is to contribute towards the financial well being of the financial sector so that Botswana attains orderly, balanced and sustainable economic development (Bank of Botswana Annual Report, 2013). This, among other objectives, is directly intended to lead to the creation of many and varied financial enterprises in order to achieve total financial inclusivity of the entire population. Sadly, most of the Cash Loan Businesses (CLBs) are performing below expec...
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to analyse and explain gender representation in academic leadership positions in selected universities in Southern Africa as well as to test how far the representation compares with global figures on gender representation in academic leadership positions. The study focused on leadership in faculties and departments only. Content analysis was used as the sole data collection method. Results of the study showed that there is very little if any, effort be...
Abstract: This study sought to establish the extent to which graduates of higher education (HE) institutions in Botswana, focusing on a selected higher education institution, were satisfied with their employment, that is, their job designations, job specialisation, and whether they intended to remain in their existing jobs for long. These variables were assessed from a career concept perspective. Relevant literary sources, focusing on aspects of the career concept and career motives, leading...
Abstract: There seems to be a growing concern about the skill set needed in university graduates which is a factor inhibiting numerous students from acquiring proper employment. This has drawn the attention of employers and universities to work hand in hand to provide real time work exposure to students in developing the required skill set by way of internship. While most universities still follow the traditional method of offering single internship, Botho College, Botswana has gone an extra...
Abstract: The quest for the diversification of Botswana’s mineral-led economy necessitates an examination of other performing ones such as the Tourism-Transport and Finance-Consulting small service sectors which have been identified as also contributing immensely to its economy. So, this paper investigates variations in market orientation and performance among small service firms in Botswana. In more specific terms, it involves analysis of variations with regard to tourism-transport and fi...
Abstract: The rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in water sector has greatly enhanced the management of water energy resources, water usages projections and integrates water information asserts into one dashboards screen for reporting decision making purpose. Information Technology intelligent tools like Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics (BDA) are the cornerstone of assisting water utilities corporation Botswana on water billing crises, probl...
The report is about the public lecture in attribute of Sarah Nitro that is annual. Held at Makerere University. The public lecture captured the contributions and efforts of the earlier actors of the Uganda Women movement. And it is part of the academic series aimed in celebrating the 30 years of the oldest school of women and gender studies in Africa.
International Conference on Gender Studies in Africa (ICGSA ) report 2022. #SWGs@30. This conference was aimed at the Decolonization of African Gender Studies. Interrogation of the format, and the situated nature of gender studies. By rooting and routing in to histories so that we might know better where we have come from.
Abstract Employee performance in the water and sanitation sector is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to communities. This study investigates the impacts of motivation on employee performance within this sector, focusing on Homabay Water and Sanitation Services (HOMAWASCO), Homa Bay County, Kenya. The research objectives are to determine the effects of rewards, incentives, and the nature of work on employee performance. Through a mixed-methods approach i...
Employee performance in the water and sanitation sector is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to communities. This study investigates the impacts of motivation on employee performance within this sector, focusing on Homabay Water and Sanitation Services (HOMAWASCO), Homa Bay County, Kenya. The research objectives are to determine the effects of rewards, incentives, and the nature of work on employee performance. Through a mixed-methods approach invol...
Employee performance in the water and sanitation sector is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to communities. This study investigates the impacts of motivation on employee performance within this sector, focusing on Homabay Water and Sanitation Services (HOMAWASCO), Homa Bay County, Kenya. The research objectives are to determine the effects of rewards, incentives, and the nature of work on employee performance. Through a mixed-methods approach involving s...
ABSTRACT This study ascertained the availability and use of information resources and services in Imo State public library. The survey method was adopted for the study while a structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection, fifty (50) were used as the sample size for the study from a population of eighty (80). Data collected were analyzed descriptively. The data were presented in frequency tables and percentages. The findings revealed that the information resources and ...
The unprecedented growth of mobile phones to make transactions has become a dependable form of payment for low-income earners living in rural and urban Kenya, increasing demand for goods and services and stimulating demand for money. However, its effect on money demand and subsequent effect on monetary policy is inconclusive as observed from past empirical studies. Furthermore, the rapid adoption of mobile money has generated new data needs and growing interest in understanding its contributi...