Laboratory Detection and Gene Cassette Stability of the Novel Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase, GES-2 from Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Analysing the competitiveness of the agribusiness sector in Swaziland

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Impact of climate on health : a specific focus on Malaria in South Africa's Limpopo Province

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Participation of smallholder farmers in Zambia's dairy value chain through interlocked contractual arrangements and its impact on household income

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Minimum Core Obligations: Re-evaluating the realisation of the right to water and sanitation in South Africa

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The influence of leadership development opportunities on the career aspirations of professional staff : a case study of a selected South African university by Tshuma, Sifiso

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

“…Meanwhile, Tesch's eight-step approach for data analysis was employed. 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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An evaluation of the recruitment and selection policies and practices of the National Health Insurance Authority. A case study of the Brong-Ahafo Region. by Asafo-Adjei, Birago

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An exploratory study of parent involvement in early childhood development centres in Masiphumelele, Cape Town by Dube, Primrose Sikhanyiso

“…The study recommends that ECD centres should initiate parent involvement programmes so that parents gain skills and self-confidence. …”
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An estimation of the performance of spark ignition methanol engines by Yates, Andrew David Bennett

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Factors associated with deliberate self-harm method among patients in a tertiary hospital in South Africa by Pieterse, Deirdre

“…In the bivariate regression analysis, male gender, stating that the reason for DSH was to escape a situation and history of substance use were associated with violent method of DSH. …”
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Code-switching, Structural change and Convergence: A study of Sesotho in contact with English in Lesotho by Semethe, Mpho Maboitumelo

“…In conducting this study, data was collected through interviews that were held with younger bilingual speakers from different tertiary institutions in and around Maseru (Lesotho) and through recorded youth-centred phone-in radio programmes. Findings from the analysis of data reveal simple to complex Sesotho-English code-switching performance of various types and strategies. …”
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Savings culture in South Africa: A safety net or an empty net? by Sekhosana, Sesi

“…From the qualitative thematic analysis, the important factors that cause the low savings rate among households were identified as insufficient income to allow savings, their lack of discipline in managing their spend and the effects arising as a result of black tax repercussions. …”
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Determinants of students' academic performance in Corporate Governance I by Shamsoodien,Sihaam

“…A quantitative research method was used, comprising multiple regression analysis, a Mann-Whitney U test and a Kruskal-Wallis H test. …”
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Diversification and dynamic capabilities within construction business models and their impact on firm performance by Filtane, Amanda Alicia

“…In addition, the study developed a programmable coded construction business model framework that enables a more comprehensive examination of construction business models and their resulting performance outcomes. …”
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Mindsets: lived experiences of black actuarial science students by Ntombana, Sixolile

“…The findings underscore the urgent need for universities and actuarial science programmes to implement targeted support mechanisms addressing the unique challenges black actuarial science students face. …”
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Exploring the factors that influence the success of youth-owned MSMEs funded through microfinance funding: the case of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) by Tsoai, Unathi

“…Its recommendations aim to help refine public support programmes, making them more responsive, inclusive, and impactful for the next generation of business leaders in South Africa.…”
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Aspects of information literacy with regards to the use of legal resources : case study of third year undergraduate law students of the University of Cape Town, South Africa and Un... by Lawal, Victoria

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A comparison of the Nickel and the conventional geothermometers with respect to the Jagersfontein and the Matsoku kimberlite peridotite xenolits by Mofokeng, Sipho Wiseman

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