ABSTRACT This study was carried out to bridge the funding gap at Upper Manyame Sub Catchment Council. The research will enhance funding in statutory bodies by searching for other means of funding statutory functions in statutory bodies not relying on the traditional sources of revenue. The researcher used qualitative research approach to analyse the possible ways of bridging the funding gap on the statutory functions of statutory bodies. Qualitative research focuses on phenomena that occur in...
ABSTRACT Globally it is estimated that pastoralism is practiced by between 200 and 500 million people. In Africa they reside in over 21 countries across the continent. They usually inhabit areas which are hard to carry out other livelihood ventures like farming. Today, pastoralism is being threatened by climate change causing frequent droughts. Pastoral communities in Marsabit County have had to combat the effects of droughts on their livelihoods by adopting livelihood diversification. Howeve...
Abstract A study to investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors was done in Murehwa district; Zimbabwe. The research was aimed at determining the prevalence of the disease and also determining the associated risk factors as determinants of the disease. The study was done by using questioners to randomly selected farmers who had reported the disease to the Veterinary Services. A total of 378 cattle were examined in the dry and the wet season. Statistical analysis was performed using...
ABSTRACT Empirical studies shows that distribution logistics impact tremendously on performance of an entire organization as it links the organization to the customers. Kibos sugar company report in 2016 revealed that there was a performance drop from 56% in 2014 to 47% in 2015 and this was attributed to distribution logistics. Therefore this study established factors affecting performance of distribution logistics among production firms in Kenya: a case of Kibos Sugar Company limited and all...
ABSTRACT This study focuses on the effectiveness of fundraising strategies for not for profit social welfare organizations using the CG Msipa Scholarship as a case study. Literature on fundraising strategies for not for profit strategies was reviewed in order to identify the gap in theory and practice this study would address. The literature was extracted from textbooks and journals. Data was collected from trustees and administrator of the CG Msipa Scholarship Trust through the use of questi...
ABSTRACT Companiees strive to be competitive in the products they produce in both the domectic and export market.It is easy to penetrate in the doemstic market than it is in the export market as companies will be operating within extremely diverse economic condotions.Exports ares vital for the business and thecountry at large.It is in this view that this research focuses on the decline of the export market for Delta Beverages KweKwe Mlatings.Data was collectec through interviews,questionnaire...
ABSTRACT This study examines the effectiveness of basin tillage in maize production in Dayataya ward located in the semi-arid district of Zvishavane ward in southern Zimbabwe. The study was based on questionnaire surveys and interviews with key informants, field observations, and secondary data sources. The major findings of the research were that even though many small scale farmers have adopted basin farming in the Dayataya ward, most of them have not fully implemented the requirements of b...
ABSTRACT Contemporary global trends show a growing international anxiety for youth empowerment. Since independence Zimbabwe has incessantly experienced a decline in youth electoral participation. In Zimbabwe, youths represent 67 % of the country’s population; according to the new constitution youth fall in between the ages of 16 and 35 years. Compared to older citizens, youth especially females have increasingly preferred to stay away from participating in electoral processes and their part...
ABSTRACT Solid waste management has become a major public health and environmental concern in Zimbabwe is no exception. The magnitude of the problems being faced due to improper Solid Waste Management cannot be understated for example Open dumping and burning of municipal solid waste is a common phenomenon in most towns in Zimbabwe. The academic study regarding solid waste management has been widely researched focusing on larger cities like Harare by scholars (e.gTevera ,1991;DNR ,1994 ;Milgr...
ABSTRACT The study seeks to investigate the causal linkage between financial development and economic growth of 14 Southern African countries over the period 2006-2015. The study utilises static and dynamic panel regression models with private sector credit ratio and broad money ratio as financial development indicators. Mixed findings are found in this study depending on the method used. There is, however, convincing evidence of causality running from financial development to economic growth...
ABSTRACT Kisumu County Annual Development Plan 2017-2018 reports that, there are 120 public health facilities consisting of one county referral hospital, six sub-county hospitals and 113 primary care facilities. The current health care staffing levels in the county is represented by a “nurse to population ratio” of 1:1697 and a doctor to population ratio of 1:38511. Kisumu County, compared to other counties in Kenya, has topped from 2011-2017 show that inadequate medical services contribu...
ABSTRACT Microfinance main objective is to reduce poverty, to achieve this amazing objective microfinance institutions have to become strong in financial performance because donor dependency is uncertain. The research aim was to analyse the performance determinants of microfinance institutions and factors affecting their performance. This study was conducted focusing microfinance institutions in Harare. The main objective is to determine performance of microfinance institutions in Zimbabwe. T...
ABSTRACT The research sought to analyze the contributions and premiums collection systems and their impact on financial performance in Social Security Funds being a case study of NSSA Chinhoyi. Some researchers were of the view that there is a relationship between collection systems and financial performance of Social Security Funds. However, other authors argued that there is no relationship, the causes of poor financial performance is influenced by other factors besides collection systems. ...
ABSTRACT This study was motivated by consecutive losses that were being reported by Croco Motors Service Stations. The study covered the period from 2012 to 2014. The main objective of the study was to investigate the financial performance on the operations of Croco Motors Service Stations. The research sought to establish the financial performance policy and financial performance guidelines in place, assess personnel capacity, identify challenges being faced, examine controls in place and de...
ABSTRACT The research was carried out to evaluate the effect of brand equity and its implications on customer lifetime value. Research was based on Nebula agencies trading as FABS hardware in Westgate, Harare. The objectives for the research were; to evaluate the effect of brand equity on customer lifetime value, effect of brand association on customer lifetime value and the effect of brand loyalty on customer lifetime value. The research covered the period from January to December 2015. Both...