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The Role Of Wetland Products To Household Income And Food Security In Mvomero District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Mvomero district using a randomly selected sample of 112 households participating in wetland and non-wetland activities. Three villages were purposively selected in the area whereby interviews were conducted using questionnaire and PRA tools. Specific objectives were to assess the contribution of wetland products to total household cash income, assess the contribution of wetland products to household food security and to determine ...

An Analysis Of The Operational Challenges Faced By Foreign Companies Investing In Zimbabwe On Enhencing Productivity, A Case Study Of Ayan Trading (Pvt Ltd).

Abstract This section serves to introduce the reader to the study and analysis of the operational challenges faced by foreign investment companies on enhancing productivity. A case of Ayan trading. The main anchor to the study analyses the relationship between the challenges faced by the foreign companies and the effect to decision making and performance. The chapter gives a preview outline of the sections and facets to be covered and the research framework. The section will focus on the back...

The Impact Of Illegal Gold Mining On The Environment In Kwekwe Disrtict

Abstract The main scope of the research was to establish the major environmental challenges caused by gold panning in Kwekwe district in Midlands Province of Zimbabwe. In this study the qualitative with a combination of minor aspects quantitative research paradigms were used with a sample drawn from panners, and stakeholders. The stakeholders comprised local government officials, Environmental Management Authorities and officials drawn from local mining organisations also the local people dwe...

Contribution Of The Urban Informal Sector In Household Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study Of Food Vendors In Mwanza City, Tanzania

ABSTRACT This study assessed the contribution of food vendors in poverty alleviation at household level in Mwanza city. Three vending centers namely Pamba market, Kirumba fish market and Igoma daladala stand centre were selected as representation centers. A sample of 100 food vendors from the selected centers were involved in the study, 3 WEO‟s and City Public Health Officer, were  involved in the study. Data collection included structured interviews, Focused Group Discussion, in-depth in...

The Contribution Of Conservation Agriculture In Promoting Food Security Among Smallholder Farmers In Ward 15 Zaka District (2008-2014

Abstract Conservation Agriculture (CA) is widely adopted in Zimbabwe, because it is well recognized as a climate adaptation measure. As a matter of fact CA improves yield by 50-100 percent as outlined by Mazvimavi. This research is primarily focusing on assessing the contribution of CA in enhancing household food security of smallholder farmers in ward 15 Zaka district. However qualitative research method is employed in this research and tools used include questionnaire, interviews and field ...

Assessment Of Community’s Participation In Conservation Of Open Spaces In Dar Es Salaam City, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Open spaces in cities like Dar es Salaam are facing problem of encroachments and conversion for residential and or commercial land uses. Many studies have been done to address the failure of the “top-down approach” by the government authorities and recommended participation and empowerment of local community around the open spaces. However, the state of awareness, perceptions and willingness of local community towards participation in conservation of open spaces (COSP) was still ...

Assessment Of Transparency In Tax Payment After A Pressure For Electronic Usage Of Efd Machines In Tanzania: A Case Of Registered Traders In Dodoma Municipal

ABSTRACT The study was based on assessing transparency in tax payment after a pressure for electronic usage of EFD machines in Tanzania. It was conducted in Dodoma Municipality. This study specifically focused on four issues which are, to assess contribution of EFD’s machines in tax payment, to assess factors affecting the use of EFD’s machines in tax payment,  to assess the attitude of the tax payers on the use of EFD’s machines and to assess the implementation of the use of EFD’s...

The Role Of Food For Assets In Enhancing Household Livelihood Options And Food Security: A Case Of Nyaminyami District, Kariba Rural.

Abstract It is proving difficult to achieve food security for both developing and developed world. The severity of this problem however is dependent on a country’s ability to cope with stress and shocks. Food aid has become a solution to most of the developing countries in trying to mitigate this challenge. Nyaminyami district is one area that has constantly remained in the top ten of Zimbabwe’s most food insecure districts. The area has been receiving food aid since the year 2000. The fo...

An Assesssment Of The Funding Gap In Service Provision At National Museums And Monuments Of Zimbabwe [2012-2013]

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess the effects of the existence of the funding gap in service provision at National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ). The statement of the problem entails that measured service delivery at NMMZ has been greatly undermined due to the progressive reduction in government grant to support NMMZ operations. Factors such as high labour turnover, lack of maintenance of key museum equipment and infrastructure and the NMMZ current revenue collecti...

Influence Of Religion On Child Marriages In Marange Apostolic Church In Masvingo

ABSTRACT The research mainly focused on investigating the influence of religion in promoting early child marriages in Masvingo. This paper employs the qualitative research method. Data was collected using interviews. The study found out that, the doctrine is the main cause of child marriages in that they follow the steps of their late elders who implement the teachings. The study found out that, the doctrine undermines the rights of women in the church and in their homestead and young girls b...

Analysis Of Land Use And Land Cover Changes And Their Effects On The Water Balance Of Insiza Dam Catchment

ABSTRACT Land-use and land-cover changes have an effect on the water balance as well as water yield of catchments in Zimbabwe. Most of these changes can be attributed to economic activities undertaken by communities within the catchments in an effort to improve their standards of living. The research was carried out in Insiza dam-catchment to investigate the effects of temporal land-use and land-cover changes on Insiza dam-catchment water balance. GIS and Remote sensing techniques were used i...

Employee Perceptions Towards Conflict Resolution System At Harare International Airport In The Civil Aviation Authority Of Zimbabwe (Caaz)

ABSRACT The research has been necessitated with the desire to assess employee perception towards internal conflict resolution systems at Harare International Airport in the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe. The desire to understand the influence of perceptions in organizations inspired the researcher so as to provide recommendations to the management worldwide in light of the findings. The prevailing disturbing trend between employee perceptions towards conflict resolution systems an...

An analysis of the role of the internal audit function in enterprise wide risk management. A case of Communications and Allied Industries Pension Fund

Abstract The study aims to demonstrate the role of internal audit as a pillar of support for management in enterprise wide risk management . The performance of an internal audit department must function in a manner that is in accordance with applicable professional standards such as Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA, 2009) and the quality of the internal control systems. The involvement of internal audit in risk management has gained wide attention in the ye...

Parenting Styles As Predictors Of Disposition To Antisocial Behaviour Among Adolescents In Sanyati District

ABSTRACT This study investigated the influence of permissive, authoritarian and authoritative parenting styles as predictors of disposition towards antisocial behaviour among adolescents. One hundred and thirteen (113) students from Neuso High and ST Charles Secondary Schools in Sanyati District participated in the study. Participants were drawn from Form 1 to Form 4, both boys and girls. Data was entered using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and analysed using both descrip...


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