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Studies have shown that people with disability in developing countries like Malawi have faced a lot of discrimination in the society they reside; they are excluded from the major activities of the society including sports. This study aimed at investigating how Theatre for Development can be used as an engagement tool for para-sports and disabili... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Gwambaike, Vitumbiko Clement Zgambo Supervisor(s): Mufunanji MagalasiMany studies have attempted identifying the determinants of capital flight in the Sub Sahara African region. Most of them have focused on testing the portfolio choice theory while assuming that capital inflows meant for public investment are diverted by political elites and politically exposed persons and firms to foreign countries’ bank account... Read more
School: Not available.
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Magombo, John Hatman Supervisor(s): Exley Silumbu , Ronald ManganiUnpaid care work constitutes all services that are provided to nurture other people. These services are not paid for, provided as obligatory but costly in time and energy. Research has shown that care provision is mostly done by women because of the belief that women have a natural capacity and desire to care, hence disproportionately burdening ... Read more
School: School of Arts, Communication and Design
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Jimson, Beatrice Chikho Supervisor(s): Peter MvulaThis study assessed the ethical work environment at Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), an agency of Government of Malawi (GoM) responsible for the assessment, collection and accounting for tax revenues because there has never been such a research since its establishment in 2000 therefore contributing to the body of knowledge in applied ethics. It e... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Chalunda, Mcsyd Hubert Supervisor(s): Grivas Muchineripi Kayange , Yamikani NdasaukaThe study aimed to assess job retention strategies implemented by manufacturing companies that managed to retain their employees at a time when companies faced declining demand, disrupted supply chains, and issues related to employee well being amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the qualitative methodology, the study analysed the operationalisati... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Mwakanema, Nelson Supervisor(s): Michael ChasukwaThis thesis uses a theoretical framework comprising Education Equity Theory and Socio-reproduction Theory to analyse teacher deployment policy in relation to providing equal access to quality secondary school education with the aim of bridging the gap between the rich and the poor. Using qualitatively-driven mixed methods approach, the study was... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Taulo, Emmanuel Francisco Supervisor(s): Peter Namphande , Chikumbutso ManthaluThe influence of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) persists as one of the drivers of climate variability worldwide. There are numerous studies on their evolution, triggering mechanisms, life cycles, and periodicities relating them to the local climate. This study was aimed at assessing the impact of ENSO and I... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Chirwa, Aubren Chadeneneka Supervisor(s): Cosmo NgongondoParticulate matter (PM) from quarrying activities is among the major sources of pollution in ambient air. Apart from affecting the environment, PM exposure is one of the leading causes of respiratory illnesses in the world. The current study, unique to Malawi, was aimed at determining the impact of particulate matter on ambient air quality, and ... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Chamdimba, Geoffrey Supervisor(s): Ephraim VunainThe study explored the effectiveness of Human Resources Audit on Blantyre, Mzuzu City Councils and Chiradzulu and Dowa district councils. The study adopted a qualitative study design. The study had several objectives. The first objective was to identify types of Human Resources Audit that were conducted at Mzuzu and Blantyre city councils as wel... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Bakali, Munira Abdullah Supervisor(s): Tiyesere Mercy ChikapaThis thesis examines the theme of uncelebrated heroes and heroines in Maaza Mengiste’s novels The Shadow King, Beneath the Lion’s Gaze and Irene Sabatini’s novel An Act of Defiance. The central argument is that Mengiste and Sabatini excavate and portray the overlooked heroic contributions of some uncelebrated male and female characters to honour... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Mkumba, Chrispin Supervisor(s): Emmanuel NgwiraThis study assessed the influence of constituency service of Members of Parliament (MPs) on community development in the Blantyre rural east and Phalombe south constituencies. The study was informed by the observation that studies on constituency service have mainly focussed on the influence of community service on re-election into office. Accor... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Chimutu, Vanessa Rita Supervisor(s): Michael Chasukwa , Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaNowadays, problem behaviours are prevalent and rampant among adolescent students in secondary schools. Some of the problem behaviours are acts of indiscipline that lead to rustications, suspensions and exclusions of students in secondary schools. This study therefore was conducted in order to explore the effects of parenting styles on behaviours... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Kazembe, James Kundasi Keti Supervisor(s): Elizabeth Kamchedzera , Nertha Kate MgalaA lot has been done in secondary schools to make learners have knowledge about HIV and AIDS, how it is contracted, spread, and how to prevent its spread. More has also been done on encouraging learners to go for tests so that they get to know their status. Little mention has, however. been done regarding the support mechanisms for those learners... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Malema, Chance Kettie Mughogho Supervisor(s): Richard Nyirongo , Symon ChiziwaThis qualitative study investigated discretionary policies and practices that are used to address violence in public day secondary schools. A review of literature has revealed that most studies on school violence focus on assessing teachers’ and students’ knowledge and prevalence of school-based violence. Not much has been done to explore discre... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Chirwa, Lusungu Supervisor(s): Richard Nyirongo , Elizabeth KamchedzeraThe growth of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has prompted a transformation in government service delivery, shifting from conventional methods towards electronic transactions characterized by ubiquity and tailored services. This evolution sets the stage for the emergence of mobile government, particularly pertinent for developi... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Mzoma, Innocent Supervisor(s): Amelia TaylorSentientism is one of the many theories on moral considerability of nonhuman animals. The underlying argument of this theory is that any being which has feeling should be accorded moral considerability. But sentientist scholars of nonhuman animals are of different views. Peter Singer's perspective on sentientism as a theory of moral considerabil... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Msinkhu, Smart Yohane Jason Supervisor(s): Lawrence Mpekansambo , Grace BakuwaThis thesis was motivated by reports that the onset of the incumbent democratic dispensation in 1994 in Malawi gave rise to various development challenges. The public service has since been characterized with high staff turn-over, politicization of the bureaucracy, ineffective leadership, coordination and collaboration, and rampant corruption in... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Chimkokomo, Maxwell Nyilongo Supervisor(s): Lewis DzimbiriIn Malawi, pupils' performance in reading has been dismal, particularly in the lower levels of primary school, despite implementing various initiatives to help pupils read and comprehend texts. There are no set of factors that are determined for a minimum package required to successfully deliver a reading curriculum within the context and enviro... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Doctoral Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Maleta, Chikondi Supervisor(s): Edrinnie KayambazinthuThis study investigated the classroom practices of initial primary teacher training colleges (TTC) lecturers in Malawi. The purpose was to examine if the TTC lecturers’ classroom practices satisfied the curriculum demands that learner-centred teaching (LCT) be fully implemented during teaching and learning activities. To generate data, classroom... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Doctoral Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Kwerengwe, Stanley Daniel Adamson Supervisor(s): Dorothy Nampota , Nellie MbanoThe use of synthetic pesticide poses a great risk to both human and environment health. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of pesticide usage and the level of exposure by small scale farmers in Malawi. Pesticides play a vital role in food security. However, they pose a great threat to both human health and env... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2023
Author: Msada, Joel Sibiya Supervisor(s): Maurice Monjerezi