Investigating the factors that constrain growth of funded SMMEs in KwaZulu Natal Province: a case study of Ithala Development Finance Corporation by Mubonderi, Joseph

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Understanding the Challenges in Financing Affordable Housing: Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives from Namibia by Nghifindaka, Twapandula

“…Therefore, this study undertook to understand the challenges in financing affordable housing covering three main stakeholders: a fund manager, developers and homeowners. This study employed a qualitative approach to analyse data from the fund manager and developers while the sequential explanatory mixed-method approach was used to analyse the data from homeowners. …”
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Effects of Foreign Aid in SADC Region: A Case for Malawi by Chalamba, Leah

“…In addition, Official Development Aid showed significant influence to GDP. …”
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Responsible investment in the South African pension fund industry: a critical analysis by Tippoo, Ann-Maree

“…Based on the findings, this paper recommends appropriate training interventions for trustees, in addition to a review of trustee selection, appraisal and tenure. …”
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The impact of coal mining on the living conditions of rural communities in Mozambique: a case study of Cateme by Macheve, Antonio Jr

“…On one hand, mining royalties and taxes provide funds that amplify state coffers allowing for investments in infrastructure, social services and community development. In addition, jobs are created and local enterprises find new opportunities to provide goods and services to transnational companies spearheading the projects, enhancing livelihoods and contributing towards economic growth. …”
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Foreign Direct Investment and the Development of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in South Africa by Mkhwanazi, Thulile

“…In addition, extensive literature over the years have proven that FDI does not lead to economic development and that it is in the best interest of a country to have an international trade friendly policy. …”
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Social conditions leading to Scrum process breakdowns during Global Agile Software Development: a theory of practice perspective by Tanner, Maureen Cynthia

“…In addition, more and more organisations are now seeking to engage in agile software development within the GSD context to reap the benefits of both ventures and achieve project success. …”
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Understanding the effects of changes in banking regulations on infrastructure financing in South Africa by Mukiraine, Louis

“…The PA could also consider introducing regulatory concessions enabling commercial banks to compete with their development finance institution (DFI) counterparts to make infrastructure development economical. …”
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Determinants of loss reserve errors: evidence from the general insurance market in South Africa by Chigiji, Kudzai

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Mineral wealth versus resource curse - the stage is set by Motlhabane, Kutlwano

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Exploring the perceptions of local residents regarding homelessness in the Strandfontein community by Chandler, Chernay

“…This is done through skills development workshops and reintegration programmes.…”
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Exploring the key socio-economic challenges facing youth refugees in the Western Cape by Shawa, Elizabeth HL

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Access to housing in Cape Town : do young people move smoothly from parental housing to independent living arrangements? by Chisonga, Nixon

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The impact of financial development on private investment in South Africa by Hashikutuva, Lovisa Ndapewelao

“…The study analysed the impact of financial development (measured by depth, stability, efficiency and access) on private investment in South Africa over the period 1977 (Q1) to 2015 (Q4). …”
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Mental health and social decision making: How depression alters the way we trust by Spazzoli, Rowan

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Associate in Management (AIM) program : an investigation into benefits for individual staff members and for the organization by Serote, Abraham Chupe

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Exploring the risk factors associated with youth offending behavior in Cape Town by Mohajana, Lintle

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The impact of remittances on GDP in CARICOM by Millington, Faith W E

“…Using multivariate linear regression analysis and the Generalised Method of Moments (GMM) the researcher tested the hypothesis that remittances have a positive relationship on GDP per capita growth within CARICOM. Additionally, the ability of financial development to influence the relationship between remittances and GDP per capita growth was also tested. …”
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Improving the value of coffee exports in order to improve the value of exports: A case of Rwanda by Izere, Ines

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The factors influencing SME failure in South Africa by Leboea, Sekhametsi Tshepo

“…Like many developing countries, South Africa faces a great development problem relating to the high failure rate that is present among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), this is due to the fact that entrepreneurs are not able to turn their businesses into sustainable venture. …”
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