ABSTRACT This study sought to analyze the implementation of risk based internal auditing by organizations in Zimbabwe, with particular reference to the National Railways of Zimbabwe. In this study the knowledge and opinions of NRZ managers and internal auditors was sought to establish how risk based internal auditing was being implemented. Attention was to be drawn on discovering whether the implementation was carried out correctly and if not, then make corrective recommendations. The resea...
ABSTRACT This study is an investigation into the effectiveness of livelihood projects as a strategy in reducing Gender Based Violence (GBV). The study explored and highlighted the major causes of GBV, the livelihood options for women, the relationship between GBV and livelihoods and the extent to which livelihood projects as a strategy have reduced GBV and empowered women using the case study on Nyanga, Ward 27. The major causes of GBV are poverty, lack of economic independence among women, ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find the causes of student poor performance in A‟ level Business Studies at two selected high schools, which are in Chimanimani District of Manicaland province. The study sought to explore the challenges faced by both students and educators in the teaching and learning of Business Studies at A‟ level which results in poor student‟s performance. Both home environmental factors and the school environmental factors were looked upon as target areas...
ABSTRACT Globally, the demand for houses has immensely gone up in the last decade but their supply has been insufficient. Generally, real estate to a great extent relies on investment from loaned finances and the cost of financing. Housing affordability problem in Kenya is has caused many Kenyan families to spend in excess of 30-35% of their earnings on housing. This implies that property return in most circumstances are influenced by market forces of demand and supply. According to the Kenya...
ABSTRACT This study sought to analyse the factors hindering effective teaching and learning of Business Studies in secondary schools in Gwanda district. The objectives of the study were to identify and analyse the administrative, teacher and student related challenges hindering the learning and teaching of Business Studies at Ordinary and Advanced Level and to suggest ways of addressing the challenges available in the teaching and learning of Business Studies. A descriptive research design w...
ABSTRACT This study explores the socio-economic effects of colonialism on African women using the case study of Zimbabwe. It investigates on whether the problems that African women face today are a result of colonialism. The study also gives a better understanding of colonialism and both its negative and positive effects on African women particularly in Zimbabwe.. Interviews group discussions, books, journals and internet sources were referred to extensively in order for the researcher to co...
ABSTRACT This study sought to analyze the effectiveness of risk based internal auditing in the Central Africa Building Society (CABS). Literature from different authors was reviewed to analyze and evaluate different insights on the risk based internal audit policy. Descriptive research design was used to assess the effectiveness of the risk based internal audit system. The researcher used stratified random sampling to determine the population and the sample size. A sample size of 20 responde...
ABSTRACT Worldwide older persons are regarded as vulnerable group, hence are in dire need of government attention. Various efforts by various successive regimes in the country to address the needs of older members of the society have proved abortive. NSSF was established to provide basic financial security benefits to Kenyans upon retirement. With increase in private pension providers, there is need for efficiency in service provision and need for adoption of technology in running the activit...
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to analyse the impact of funding gap on financial performance of SMEs in Zimbabwe focusing on Best Bake Foods (Pvt) Ltd as a case study within a period 2013-2015. The study was motivated by the deterioration of service provision, failure to pay outstanding bills and failing to maximise potential capacity which was caused by the funding gap. This has negatively impacted on the financial performance of the entity as shown in its financial statements. Th...
ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of mining on the environmental rights of the people of the Mapanzure area in Zvishavane. Zvishavane district is located along the great Dyke belt, which is a hub to many valuable minerals such as chrome, diamonds, platinum and gold. The abundance of mineral deposits has attracted many mining companies to establish their operations in the area. Illegal artisanal miners are also dominant in the area. Mapanzure community is one of the areas that have been...
ABSTRACT Real estate financing has a significant effect on the value of income-producing real estate as it has on any investment vehicle. The effect is evident as it impacts on one’s capability to purchase commercial properties. The current competitive real estate business has led to most financial institutions and investors scrutinizing the financing variances given the important role that credit market and the investors play in the performance of the real estate industry. The aim of this ...
ABSTRACT Learning disabilities (LDs) encompass a very extensive range of academic problems which can give rise to social and psychological problems. Apart from experiencing academic problems, pupils with LDs experience strong feelings of frustrations, sadness and shame as a result of repeated failure and this can lead to psychological difficulties. These psychological problems are experienced at home and at school and if not addressed they add to the burden of the condition and could find the...
ABSTRACT Microfinance institutions have grown faster since their origin, 1976 in Bangladesh; with the first being the Grameen bank. Countries like South Africa have also recorded consistent growth of microfinance institutions. In Kenya, deposit taking microfinance institutions have not been much effective because they possess internal issues such as interest rates that hinder their effectiveness. Studies show commercial banks account for 22.6% of the population while 17.9% is served by the mi...
ABSTRACT Firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) contribute significantly to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), averagely contributing 17.6% annually during the period 2003 to 2017. However, financial performance of listed firms remains poor as evidenced by delisting and suspension of 16% of firms in the same period, which threatens Kenya’s economic growth. Although empirical evidence links financial performance to both board composition and financial leverage, results are inconclu...
ABSTRACT Working capital can be considered as source of existence for all types of organizations, whether profit or non-profit organizations, therefore, it is a vital component for any profit making organizations for it influences operational level and sales volume. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of Working Capital Management Practices on Financial Performance of SMEs in Machakos Sub-County, Kenya. This study was based on these objectives: assessment of the influence of...