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Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Author "Francis, J."

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Adaptation strategies for climate change-induced household food and nutrition insecurity in smallholder maize farming within Thulamela Local Municipality, South Africa

Mahlawule, Khanyisa Dorris (2017-09-18)

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Adoption of survival strategies by agro-small and medium enterprises in the challenging rural environment in Zimbabwe

Shoko, Dumisani (2014-12-11)
Analysis of the dynamics of government-supported smallholder baby vegetable enterprises for an integrated high-value development framework

Dlamini, Del'site Daisy Masika (2023-10-05)

The government of Eswatini embraces the integration of smallholder farmers into high-value crop production as a vehicle for inclusive green growth. However, the outcome of the sector remains low and hampers its contribution ...
Application of the Hope Theory in Understanding the Extent of Secondary School Learners’ Vulnerability to Substance Abuse in Selected Rural Areas of Mpumalanga Province

Bhila, Portia Florence (2023-05-19)

The number of secondary school learners abusing alcohol in South Africa and other developing countries is increasing. Alcohol and drug abuse causes poor educational outcomes and increases criminal behaviour. Failure to ...
Assessment of sustainability of livelihoods of households in "Fast Track" resettlement areas of Shamva District in Zimbabwe

Vhiga, Hope Luke (2019-05-17)

Two decades after the “Fast Track” land resettlement in Zimbabwe, little is known about the sustainability of livelihoods of households that benefited from the programme. “Fast Track” refers to the accelerated land ...
Assessment of the determinants of access to land for development in Mutale Local Municipality of Limpopo Province

Makhubele, Brilliant (2017-09-18)

The study was carried out to assess the community-perceived determinants of access to land for development in Mutale Local Municipality. It was conducted in the Makuya and Mutele Traditional Authority areas of the former ...
Benefits accruing to residents through rural electrification of Insiza South District in Zimbabwe

Ndlovu, Crespan (2017-05-18)

In the year 2002, the Zimbabwean government adopted a Rural Electrification Programme (REP) as a developmental strategy designed to improve villagers’ lives. Despite the government’s noble initiative to improve rural areas’ ...
Benefits accruing to rural communities from the mining industry corporate social responsibility projects in Moses Kotane Local Municipality of North West Province

Bongwe, Azwimpheleli (2017-09-18)

Mining industry Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects are designed to improve the quality of life of neighbouring communities. However, it is increasingly argued that few of them actually result in tangible benefits ...
Communication for effective developmental local government in rural North-Eastern Limpopo Province of South Africa

Rasila, Bernard Naledzani (2015-02-04)
Comparative analysis of household vulnerability derived through applying weights from literature and consultation with communities of place

Mlambo, Sheila Kanhukamwe (2015-02-26)
Comparative analysis of the performance of Asian and Black-owned small supermarkets in rural areas of Thulamela Municipality, South Africa

Nkondo, Livhuwani Gladys (2017-09-18)

Studies conducted in some parts of the world have highlighted the fact that Asian-owned small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) always thrive better than those that other racial groups own. For example, a Global ...
Contribution of indigenous chicken to improvement of livelihoods of the farmers in Vhembe District

Munyadziwa, Vele Welhemina (2013-09-18)
Contribution of small-scale food vending to rural livelihoods in Thulamela Municipality of Limpopo Province in South Africa

Mathaulula, Mushaisano Agnes (2013-10-01)
Criteria for measuring resilience of youth-owned small retail businesses in selected rural areas of Vhembe District, South Africa

Kativhu, Simbarashe (2019-05-16)

In South Africa, various government and private sector-led initiatives have been directed towards promoting youth involvement in small retail businesses. This was designed to counter the high unemployment and poverty ...
Critical analysis of the contribution of smallholder dairy farming to the livelihoods of households: The case of Nharira, Zimbabwe

Kabiti, Hlekani Muchazotida (2017-09-18)

As has been the case in Eastern and Southern Africa, Zimbabwe continues to regard smallholder dairy farming as a viable strategy for reducing poverty and malnutrition, especially in rural areas. Although the country has ...
Determinants of household vulnerabity among rural communities in Maphutseng Area Development Programme of Lesotho

Mbuso, Mcube Jama (2013-12-10)
Determinants of sustainability of youth-owned small retail businesses in rural areas of Makhado Local Municipality

Maake, Rofhiwa (2021-06-23)

Youth-owned small retail businesses in rural areas are perceived as a potential panacea for poverty, unemployment and agents of socio-economic integration. However, most of them often fail to reach their full potential. ...
Determinants of youth participation in rural development programmes of Bulilima and Mangwe Districts in Matabeleland South Province of Zimbabwe

Dube, Mhlupheki (2013-02-25)
Determining the functionality of traditional leadership councils as agents of rural development in Vhembe District, South Africa

Mudimeli, Ronald Nyambeni (2019-05-16)

In other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, Traditional Councils (TCs) have always been central to the governance of rural communities. In South Africa, they were restructured in 2003 in order to promote effective leadership ...
Developing a framework for estimating adaptation cost to climate variabilityand change for maize farmers in resettlement areas of Chirumanzu District, Zimbabwe

Kori, Dumisani (2021-06-23)

Seasonal variation and long-term change in climate have a direct impact on the form, scale, spatial and temporal effects on maize farming. Adaptation is key to reducing the effects. Several costs accompany the adaptation ...

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