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Kalahari Truffle: An underprized delicacy
No full textMushrooms can be edible and are used as food and nutraceuticals. they are mostly collected from the wild and sold as is. Buyers wash and cook them before consumption. This piece assessed the prices of Kalahari truffles mostly at the largest open market where, when they are in season in Namibia, a high concentration of truffles sales occurs. It intelligently argues for the creation of veld food supply chains to improve rular development. The prices of truffles increased toward the end of the growing season. In Namibia & Botswana, the ICT are sold in the informal markets at €4.75 per kg in Namibia, which is significantly lower than €1496.5 per kg in developed nations. the Kalahari Truffles value should be unleashed to enhance the incomes of rural communities via the developments of veld food supply chain
An evaluation of financial management practices in tier 3 state owned enterprises in Namibia
No full textA thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the (Master's Degree in Business Administration in Finance)The success or failure of any organisation whether public or private is reckoned on the
governance and effectiveness of its financial management practices. Moreover,
financial management practices have an impact on a broad range of areas within an
organisation, including, aggregate financial management, operations management,
governance and fiduciary risk management. Consequently, the main objective of this
study was to evaluate the financial management practices in Tier 3 SOEs in Namibia.
Specifically, the study investigated the current financial management practices
adopted by Tier 3 SOEs in Namibia and to determine their effects as well as to identify
the challenges regarding the implementation of financial management practices. The
study employed a descriptive survey research design to collect the data on financial
management practices from the CEOs, Accountants and Financial Directors/Managers
(FD/Ms) of Tier 3 Namibian SOEs. Semi - structured questionnaires were used to
collect the primary data and all data was entered and analysed using SPSS v.26.
Descriptive analysis was done and the results were presented in tables, figures and
charts. The findings show that, financial planning and control, reporting and analysis
of financial, working capital management and capital structures management practice
are current financial management practices adopted by Tier 3 SOEs in Namibia.
Companies have good financial performance. Lack of advanced knowledge and skills
was one of the challenges experienced in the implementation of financial management
practices in the SOEs. Failure to fill vacant positions and lack of support from
leadership (management) were also identified as challenges that hinder the
implementation of the financial management practices. Therefore, the study
recommends that the managers in SOEs should highly prioritise financial management
practices during the formulation of their organisation's strategies to enhance
transparency, accountability and consistency in financial operations. Finally, the study
also recommends that regulatory bodies should formulate appropriate policies and
regulations which would facilitate the implementation of financial management
practices in companies
An investigation into consumer motives in purchasing counterfeit luxury branded products at the China Town in Windhoek Namibia
No full textA thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration (Finance)Counterfeiting has become an economic problem and has led to a variety of
countermeasures based on lawful, political, administrative, or business techniques. In order to develop appropriate countermeasures, an understanding of the general
phenomenon of counterfeiting as well as the specific reasons why people purchase
counterfeit products seems expedient. The main objective of the study was to explore consumers’ motivations for purchasing counterfeited luxury branded products. This was a descriptive and quantitative study which consisted of customers who buy products at China Town and Customs and Excise officials in Windhoek. Using a questionnaire and web-based survey to collect the data, a thematic analysis was employed to analyse the data collected. The results showed that, counterfeit luxuries branded products do not infringe intellectual property of the designer of genuine products given the fact that counterfeit products are just as good as genuine designer products. The study also found that, trading in counterfeit of luxury branded products lowers the value of genuine products. Hence the study concluded that more awareness needs to be created on what counterfeits and intellectual property rights are by creating awareness of the ethics involved with the trade in counterfeits. Moreover, trading in counterfeit of luxury branded products have consequences on the Namibian market such that, it affects the willingness of able purchasers to buy genuine products, and in so doing affects the business and market share of businesses trading in genuine products. In conclusion the study therefore recommends that owners of luxury brands should use brand awareness/association as an effective weapon. Marketing activities that increase the exposure of genuine luxury brands and build connections between genuine luxury brands and consumers are likely to hamper counterfeit consumption.
Furthermore, further research should consider various income level groups of
consumers instead of only customers in general. Future research could examine thee effects of counterfeit ownership on consumer loyalty to counterfeits by testing more attitudinal loyalty characteristics
An investigation of corporate governance practices at the public sector employee medical aid scheme in Khomas region, Namibia
No full textA thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master in business administration- Public sector managementThe study will create a progressive social impact in the management of firms by
emphasizing the significance of corporate governance practices on PSEMAS
performance. The findings and recommendations of this study could assist the managers
in securing prudent utilization of organizational resources by comprehending the
variables that influence the PSEMAS' long-term performances. Regulatory authorities
could also benefit from the research findings by identifying the important mechanism
of corporate governance that stimulate organizational effectiveness and Namibia’s
economic growth. Also, the study will contribute to the existing literature by examining
the relationship between the variables under study.
Furthermore, the thesis study aimed to have raised awareness of corporate governance
practices at PSEMAS and their impact on the national resources. It intends to create
awareness of the challenges PSEMAS is facing. The study makes a substantial
contribution to tackling the long-standing issue of poor governance at the Public Service
Employee Medical Aid Scheme, which is regarded to be a result of Namibia's inadequate
governance. Finally, this study has scholarly significance because it adds to the corpus
of knowledge on corporate governance.
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The research could contribute to the knowledge and thorough understanding of corporate
governance in the public sector. The study sheds light on and broadens the development
and limitations that PSEMAS faces in promoting good corporate governanc
Labour broking in Namibia and South Africa compared, using the International Labour Organisation agency work regulation as a benchmark
No full textDissertation presented for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Commercial Law)Nowadays, the global economy is characterised by ever-increasing competition
following trade liberalisation, mobility of capital and the introduction of microelectronic technology in the workplace. These developments have, in turn, seen a decrease in the demand for unskilled and semi-skilled workers in Namibia''s fragile labour market. Employers have expressed their unwillingness to employ unskilled and semi-skilled workers on a permanent basis in an attempt to evade the high financial ramifications implicit in the employment of workers on a permanent basis. The global economy has also witnessed the emergence of temporary services by labour brokers, which has become a common phenomenon in the labour market. In view of these developments, it seems that the hiring of workers on a temporary basis to satisfy the current labourmarket needs will persist unabated for a considerable period of time. In essence, labour broking involves the provision of workers to third parties in return for a financial consideration who, in turn, take full control and supervision of these workers. The problem with an arrangement of this nature is that the third party takes full control and supervision of the workers despite that the employment contract only exists between the third party and the labour broker. The primary objective of this thesis is to determine whether the law regulating labour broking in Namibia is the most appropriate in addressing labour inadequacies in the employment sector. It investigates whether the existing legislation regulating labour broking in Namibia and South Africa conforms to the standards set by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 181, which regulates private employment agencies (PEAs or labour brokers). The ILO Convention 181 has thus been set as a benchmark for determining the desirability and suitability of the labour-broking laws in Namibia and South Africa. In answering this question, the thesis also compares labour broking legislation in those two countries. The underlying reason behind the selection of South Africa as a country of comparison is premised on the similarities between the two countries‟ legal systems and socio-economic history, which date back to the period Namibia was a mandated territory administered by the South African government
Impact assessment of corporate governance on corruption in the ministry of works and transport Namibia
No full textA thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master in business administration- Public sector managementPast studies on corporate governance sought to outline the best practices in corporate
governance and other related areas. However, regarding a study on impact assessment of
corporate governance on corruption in the Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT), little
has been done. The MWT’s Windhoek headquarters employs approximately 323 people
(MWT, 2021). This survey targeted a population of 20 and sampled 19 personnel of the
MWT's Windhoek headquarters, representing all five divisions (administration,
government air transport service, transportation, works, and aircraft accident
investigation). The qualitative technique was utilized by the researcher, who used non structured questions to elicit the thoughts of the respondents. The study established that
corporate governance has a positive effect on service delivery as well as reducing
corruption. The study also established that corporate governance in the Ministry of Works
and Transport is hindered by structural and deliberate factors. Structural factors were
policy and national in nature while deliberate factors were administrative and could be
solved at local level. The study also noted that, the Ministry of Works and Transport is
doing its best in trying to adhere to best practices in corporate governance while at the
same time facing challenges such as political interference and corruption in carrying out
their duties. The research recommends that the Ministry of Works and Transport should
take a deliberate stance in resolving issues affecting their operations by enhancing internal
risk control measures through establishment of effective whistle blowing mechanisms and
embracing of technological developmentsto enhance detection and prevention of financial
embezzlement and fraud. This can be enhanced through reporting and proper, timely and
accurate accountin
An investigation into the effectiveness of maritime security in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Namibian waters: A case study of the Kunene river mouth
No full textA mini thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (Security and Strategic studies)The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of maritime security in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities in Namibian waters, with reference to the Kunene River Mouth. To realize this objective, the study evaluated the methods and technologies applied by the respective maritime security agencies in combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing activities at the Kunene River Mouth. The study employed a qualitative approach that is descriptive by design that utilized a case study approach. Moreover, purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used to select participants. The total sampled population was 43 participants comprising of members from the Namibian Navy, Namibian Police Water Wing, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources and Directorate of Maritime Affairs as well as Namibian Ports Authority. In addition, data was collected through semi structured open-ended interviews, focus group discussions and observation. The research findings revealed that, the current maritime security mechanisms used to counter IUU fishing activities at the Kunene River Mouth are ineffective, owing to the distance of 764 km to be covered by the coastal patrol vessels when launched from Walvis Bay to the Kunene River Mouth, which takes approximately 26-30 hours. The findings also indicated that challenges of inadequate funding for maintenance and fuel for coastal patrol vessels for the Namibian Navy and Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources hampered coastal patrols at the Kunene River Mouth. Hence, the lack of coastal patrols conducted at the Kunene River Mouth created a security vacuum that is exploited by illegal foreign vessels. iii In the final analysis, the study recommended that the Namibian Navy with financial support from the Namibian government to establish a naval calling station along the northern Namibian coastline, preferably at Cape Fria that is 200 km from the northern maritime border. It is also recommended that the Namibian government to avail sufficient funding to the Namibian Navy and Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources for the maintenance and fuel for coastal patrol vessels in order to maintain constant presence at the Kunene River Mouth. The study further recommended that the Namibian and Angolan authorities to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on hot pursuit for illegal foreign vessels trying to flee into the respective countries territorial waters. Lastly, the study recommended for further research to be carried out on the impact of IUU fishing activities at the Kunene River Mouth on the Namibian economy
True Potatoes Seeds (TPS) as an alternative method for potato production in Namibia
No full textPotato plays a great role in the human diet all over the world for the achievement of food security programs due to its popularity and ability to adapt to different environmental conditions as well as its yielding capacity. Production of potatoes in Namibia however is far less than in other countries due to constraints such as the unavailability of growing materials in the form of true potato seeds (TPS) or seed tubers. This situation is not only denying the opportunity for local farmers to produce potato crops but also limiting the opportunity for Agrobusiness and crop diversification in the country. Without a formal potato seed system, farmers will continue making use of varieties of unknown origin as no improved varieties are available to the majority of the farmers. Lack of awareness about the use
of improved technology and practices has also impeded the adoption of potato technologies in Namibia. This review is aimed at summarizing challenges and constraints to potato Production and value chain in Namibia, and to provide baseline information on the potato for current and aspiring producers in Namibia or similar agro-ecologies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA
An analysis of the moderating effect of emotional intelligence on the relationship between job satisfaction and work-life balance at the University of Namibia's main campus, Namibia
No full textA thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Industrial Psychology)The world of work has undergone numerous changes. Emotional intelligence, job satisfaction and work-life balance are becoming increasingly important to parties in the employment relationship. The study sought to explore the moderating effect of emotional intelligence on the relationship between job satisfaction and work-life balance among University employees. 206 academic and administrative staff members at the University of Namibia’s main campus in Windhoek were selected to be part in the study. A cross sectional research design was used with information collected through the means of online questionnaires. SPSS version 27 and process macro were used for the analysis of the data. Study findings revealed that emotional intelligence had a positive relationship with job satisfaction (r = 0.56; p = <0.0001). Emotional intelligence had a positive relationship with work-life balance (r = 0.65; p = <0.0001). Job satisfaction had a positive relationship with work-life balance (r = 0.78; p = <0.0001). Emotional intelligence however, did not have a moderating effect on the relationship between job satisfaction and work-life balance, as results revealed a significance level of 5%. Organisations need to invest in positive psychological variables, as a curb to the low levels of emotional intelligence, as well as develop policies which enhance job satisfaction and work-life balance in the institution. The researcher proposes that the University trains its employees on emotional intelligence. The organisation is also advised to constantly review its policies on job satisfaction and work-life balanc
Investigating the relationship between non-bank financial sector development and economic growth in Namibia
No full textA thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Science (Development Finance)This study aims to empirically investigate whether a long-run relationship exists between the development of the non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) sector and economic growth in Namibia and to further determine the direction of causality thereof. The study uses time series quarterly data over the period 2001:Q1 to 2019:Q4 and utilizes the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to examine the long-run relationship between the variables after having carried out the unit root test employing Kwiatkowski-Phillips-Schmidt-Shin (KPSS).
The empirical results of the study show a positive significant relationship between NBFIs development and per capita growth standing for Namibia economic growth both in the long run and short run. This implies that the development of NBFIs can serve as an important locomotive for fostering economic growth in the Namibian context. Surprisingly, unlike majority of the finance-growth studies that support either the supply-leading or demand-following hypothesis, the Granger causality test of this study indicate that there exists no causal linkage between the two variables of interest, which is the development of NBFIs and economic growth. The study however found a bidirectional causal relationship between GDP and labour. The Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) and Cumulative Sum of Squares (CUSUMQ) test results confirmed the structural stability of the ARDL model. Policy makers are thus advised to consider promulgating laws aimed at developing the NBFI sector and those that encourages pension funds and other institutional investors to invest more in the domestic economy