ABSTRACT The key calling of any parastatal in Zimbabwe is to pursue public interests, parastatals are tasked with the duty to provide services that benefit the public in the long-term. In the 21st century Zimbabwean parastatals have been the country ‘s bane, draining the fiscus while failing to perform the functions for which there were set out to do.in 2013 the Auditor General Mildred Chiri outlined that parastatals operate in red, continuously bleeding the fiscus and in most instances fa...
Abstract: Climate change continues to increase the intensity, frequency and impacts of weather and climate extremes. This work uses bias-adjusted Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase six (CMIP6) model datasets to investigate the future changes in temperature extremes over Mediterranean (MED) and Sahara (SAH) regions. The mid- (2041–2070) and far-future (2071–2100) are studied under two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways: SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios. Quantile mapping function greatl...
ABSTRACT The study analyzed the use of fish farming technologies by fadama III fish farmers in Imo State. The specific objectives included to: describe the socioeconomic characteristics of fish farmers under Fadama III in the state; identify sources of information of the fishery technologies to the farmers; ascertain the fishery technologies used under the Fadama III in the study area; determine the level of use of fishery technologies in Imo State; determine effects of use of fishery techno...
Abstract For years, Ghana has been confronted with illegal small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey. It is alleged that cocoa farmers are relinquishing their farmlands for galamsey, however, as many people in the cocoa farming communities depend on cocoa farming as their primary source of income, it raises questions as to why farmers would want to abandon their farms for galamsey. As a result, this thesis is aimed at investigating the motivations for galamsey and how the practice impacts...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION.iiAPPROVAL iiiDEDICATION ivACKNOWLEDGEMENT vTABLE OF CONTENTS viABSTRACTCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 Background 11.2 Problem Statement 31.3 Objectives 31.3.1 General Objective 31.3.2 Specific Objectives 31.3 Research Questions 41.4 Scope of the Study 41.5 Significance 4CHAPTER TWO 5LITERATURE REVIEW 52.0 Introduction 52.1 Reasons for Forming Supply Chain Management 52.2 Definition 62.3 Key Management Processes in the Supply Chain 62.4 Inventory Management 72.5 R...
Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology represents a promising method to prevent dangerous global climate change, however full solar penetration demands substantial surface areas, possibly encroaching on arable land. To avoid repeating the mistakes of previous attempts to convert agricultural land to energy, arable land currently used for crops with known health hazards can be considered for conversion. Tobacco is the leading cause of avoidable death globally, and despite increasingly stringent co...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION IAPPROVAL IIDEDICATION IllACKNOWLEDGEMENT IVLIST OF TABLES VIIILIST OF FIGURES IXABBREVIATIONS XABSTRACT XICHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 INTRODUCTION 11.2 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY1.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 21.3.1 Geographical scope 21.3.2 Scope ofthe System 21.4 STATEMENT OF TilE PROBLEM 21.5 OBJECTIVES 31.5. 1 Main Objectives 31.5.2 Specific Objectives 31.7 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 41.8 SIGNIFICANCE OFTI-IE STUDY 4CHAPTER TWO 6LITERATURE REVIEW 62.1 INTRODUCTION 62.2 KNO...
ABSTRACT The key calling of any parastatal in Zimbabwe is to pursue public interests, parastatals are tasked with the duty to provide services that benefit the public in the long-term. In the 21st century Zimbabwean parastatals have been the country ‘s bane, draining the fiscus while failing to perform the functions for which there were set out to do.in 2013 the Auditor General Mildred Chiri outlined that parastatals operate in red, continuously bleeding the fiscus and in most instances fai...
Abstract This is a cross sectional and case control study during the period from February to June 2013 to evaluate the level of HbA1c in type2 diabetic patients compared to fasting and random blood glucose. HbA1c test was determined by using Nyco Card Reader II (automated analyzer) with Nyco Card kits and glucose test (fasting and random plasma glucose) were determined by spectrophotometric semi-automated analyzer. With bio system kits reagents. Statistical analysis of the data was performed ...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to evaluate the performance of dairy cattle managed under different production systems of smallholder dairy cattle keepers in Kilolo district. The breeds involved in the study were Friesian and Ayrshire crossbred cows. Also a survey was conducted on the production environments of Kilolo herds of crossbred dairy cattle. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire in which a total of 176 farmers in Kilolo district were interviewed. Statistica...
ABSTRACT Located in and forming part of their communities, councils are ideally positioned to search out the fine approaches to meeting local needs. Accountable for delivering an estimated eighty per cent (Andrew, et al., 2013) of public sector transactions of their areas, local authorities have a particular responsibility to design their services in probably the most accessible, monetary and ‘user-friendly’ manner. A critical function is to work intently with other public, private and vo...
ABSTRACT Crocodile products have become popular in the world. In effect, they have attracted the attention of people in many countries including Tanzania. However, the farming practice comprises many activities and time involved before derivation of the commercial products. This study aimed at gaining insight on the economics of Nile crocodile farming in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. The objectives were to determine the reproductive rates of Nile crocodiles, products extracted from the crocodile, cost...
Abstract: In waste containment, it has become imperative that regimes of soil, surface and groundwater reserves are duly protected from contamination from leachate generation and migration in landfills. However, in developing countries such as South Africa, the construction of engineered facilities may be costly and the prevention of contaminants may become significantly reliant on the geology of the waste disposal site. More so, membranes forming part of geocomposite systems for waste conta...
ABSTRACT The research used a qualitative case study based on an agricultural extension organisation in Okombahe Settlement Area. The pressure on the public agricultural extension organisation to improve its responsiveness to meet the stock-raising needs of communal farmers has increased after Namibia attained her independence in 1990. Extensive livestock farming remains the main land-based economic activity in the communal farming area of the Okombahe Settlement. To improve agricultural prod...
ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate factors that influence the use of mobile phones in the communication of agricultural information in Kilolo district. The study examined the use of mobile phones as a means for achieving agricultural development. The study population comprised all farmers regardless their mobile phone ownership. The study adapted a cross sectional study design and a multistage simple random sampling technique, where, 384 respondents were selected. Data were mainly col...