An exploration of the perceptions of young unemployed graduates in Lusaka, Zambia, of the factors contributing to their unemployment by Mungule, Maureen

“…The study revealed that although the participants were actively job-seeking, a mis-match between their qualification and labour market skills demand; dependence on a formal or public sector post; lack of career guidance; lack of work experience; lack of social connections in the labour market; lack of merit based job recruitment practices which then promoted nepotism and corruption; lack of employment opportunities due to low levels of economic growth and high retirement age policy; and the unsuccessful government policies and programmes to promote self–employment through entrepreneurship skills and start-up capital for selfemployment, were believed by the graduate participants to be the factors contributing to graduate youth unemployment. …”
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The impact of Siswati L1 on the acquisition of academic english by tertiary students in Swaziland by Dlamini, Phindile Alice

“…Other militating factors include early educational environments which were not conducive to stimulating bilingualism, poor supply of text resources in both the L1 and the L2, the lack of a culture of reading in either the L1 or L2, the remoteness of English mother-tongue contexts, peripheral normativity practices in the institutions and indeed the emergence and development of a new variety of English in Swaziland. …”
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Rethinking relationships with nature: human – wetland connections in Marlborough, Harare, Zimbabwe by Sigauke, Esther

“…The thesis problematises the notion of criminalising urban agriculture on wetlands by exploring the underlying factors that push the farmers to engage in practices deemed illegal. The analysis is done in relation to other stakeholders, such as property developers – who, despite causing more harm to the wetland, navigate their way to implement their activities. …”
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Implementing conservation in the Cederberg: the role of the buchu (Agathosma betulina) sector by Baard, Cynthia

“…Through the early 2000s, the expanded popularity of the fynbos buchu shrubs (Agathosma betulina and Agathosma crenulata) for its use in medicinal products and as an essential oil drove demand to a point where wild stocks of the species became threatened by poor management practices and over-harvesting. In response, cultivation was encouraged to augment species supplies. …”
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Analysis of the land administration and housing management systems in view of adequate self-built incremental housing development in Lesotho by Mabesa, Mamphaka Jeanett

“…In support of SBIH, this research recommends the integration of the LAS and HMS in Lesotho. …”
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The role of women in the small-scale fishery sector in South Africa: the case of St Helena Bay by Iversson, Piazza Tatiana

“…Across the globe, and in South Africa, women play critical roles that often extend beyond traditional value chain activities, including leadership in community networks, advocacy for sustainable practices, and informal resource management. Despite this, their efforts are frequently under recognised, undervalued, and they are largely excluded from decision-making processes. …”
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The role of women in the small-scale fishery sector in South Africa: the case of St Helena Bay by Iversson, Piazza Tatiana

“…Across the globe, and in South Africa, women play critical roles that often extend beyond traditional value chain activities, including leadership in community networks, advocacy for sustainable practices, and informal resource management. Despite this, their efforts are frequently under recognised, undervalued, and they are largely excluded from decision-making processes. …”
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A capability approach analysis to school governing bodies' experience of financial management

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Managing oral health in the Oral Health Service of the South African Medical Service : A Systems Approach

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Assessment of economic cost of human/elephant conflict in Tsavo conservation area, Kenya

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A laboratory simulation of the potential groundwater contamination associated with burial materials

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Ethical leadership across cultural value orientations

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Factors influencing learners' reading ability in English in Bulawayo Central District high schools in Zimbabwe

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The management of professional development of teachers in secondary schools

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A holistic family reunification services model for children in alternative care

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Epidemiology and molecular confirmation of Brucella spp. in cattle in Namibia

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The influence of built environment characteristics on neighbourhood crime patterns in government subsidised housing developments : the case of Cape Town, South Africa by Ngema, Samukele Manqoba

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The role of indigenous fruit trees in the rural livelihoods : a case of the Mwekera area, Copperbelt province, Zambia by Kalaba, Felix Kanungwe

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Critical assessment of the legislative framework for private and public-private models of special economic zones in Zambia

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The effect of Gestalt play therapy in addressing symptoms associated with trauma in children in middle childhood

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