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The importance of tobacco to Malawi cannot be overemphasised. It contributes about 60 % of foreign exchange earnings and 13 % of GDP to the country. However, certain activities within the industry have a negative effect on the environment; nearly 25% of total deforestation is attributed to the curing of Flue cured Tobacco. With the shift of bala... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Kalebe, Felix Supervisor(s): Marlene ChikuniThis paper uses asset pricing models to analyse whether the nascent Malawi stock exchange exhibits calendar anomalies and whether returns are influenced by factors investigated in mature and more sophisticated markets. The findings are that there exists a positive Tuesday and Thursday day of the week effect on returns at the market level but wit... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Saulosi, Thokozani Maxin Supervisor(s): Ben KaluwaThis study has examined the effectiveness of the strategies that the public service has put in place to address Gender Based Violence (GBV). Using qualitative methodology, individual interviews were conducted. Data was analysed through open coding. The study revealed that most institutions use Terms and Conditions of Service which do not explain... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Mwalwanda, Ellen Supervisor(s): Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaThe aim of this study was to assess the levels and distribution of heavy metals in Lake Chilwa and its catchment. Water and sediment samples were collected from the lake and main inflowing rivers. The samples were analyzed for pH, Conductivity and heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cr, Hg, Ni, and As). Six metal elements, in order of decreasing concentra... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Mussa, Jeremiah Chisomo Supervisor(s): Timothy BiswickThis study investigated the extent to which Constituency Service (CS) is a viable strategy for re-election of a Member of Parliament (MP) in Malawi. The study was informed by observation that some members of Parliament in Malawi get re-elected when on many occasions many fail to retain their seats even after showing interest to be re-elected or ... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Newa, Rodgers Collins Supervisor(s): Gift SamboIt is argued that HR creates a competitive advantage of an organisation. This is done by HRP translating business strategy and organisational goals into HR requirements of skills and competences. This study analysed the link between Human Resource Planning and Business strategy. The study was predominantly qualitative. The study used key informa... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Kunje, Esther Supervisor(s): Master Dick MfuneWater, an important natural resource throughout the world, requires adequate management practices aimed at efficient use and distribution. While water reclamation, recycling and reuse are recognized around the world as key components of water and wastewater management, the successful implementation of any reuse project hinges on public acceptanc... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Kazembe, Stevie Kumbukani Supervisor(s): Wapulumuka MulwafuThis study assessed effectiveness of anti-corruption strategies that are implemented at the Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services (DRTSS). Specifically, the study analysed the concept of corruption, anti-corruption strategies, their effectiveness and challenges. The study adopted a mixed research method of collecting and analysing data... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Bonga-Leonard, Ruth Ivy Supervisor(s): Dan BanikClimate change effects have had significant impact on agricultural production thus adaptation to climate change impacts is essential; however, not all smallholder farmers are able to successfully adopt them. The study was therefore conducted in order to determine the factors that influence the adoption of these CCAS and further assess the challe... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Mkandawire, Elina Supervisor(s): E.Y. SamboThe purpose of the study was to investigate the extent to which the utilization of the student centred pedagogies impacted the Malawi National Youth Policy. It further investigated the challenges teachers encountered in the implementation of the pedagogical approaches gained from the Strengthening of Mathematics and Science in Secondary Educatio... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2019
Author: Kusamba, Felix Daniel Dzonzi Supervisor(s): Dorothy NampotaThe work presented in this thesis was motivated by empirical evidence showing that 30 to 40 percent of communal water points in Malawi eventually become dysfunctional (Water Aid Malawi, 2010; Magalasi, 2010). The study set out to address the crucial question of why some communal water-points are a success and remain functional while others event... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Doctoral Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Mwakilama, Shawo Gabriel Supervisor(s): Ephraim ChirwaThis study sought to understand factors that affect teen mother re-enrolment into formal schooling after giving birth. Drawing from the experiences of 20 teen mothers, 4 head teachers and 4 parents in Machinga Boma zone, the study examined factors that affect teen mothers’ return to school after giving birth. The study used semi-structured inter... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Nkhoma, Tamara AmandaAlthough empirical literature is amassed with debates about plausible explanations for the relatively low academic performance in mathematics among female students in college or university, very little is known locally. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the factors that affect female students’ academic performance in mathematics wi... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Susuwele, FagnessPsychoactive substances abuse and depression are serious problems among adolescents and young adult undergraduate students. The purpose of the study was to determine if there is a relationship between anti-social behaviours and depression among diverse ethnic adolescents and young adult undergraduate students, at one of the constituent Colleges ... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Kuyokwa, John Mulinda Supervisor(s): Symon ChiziwaThe need for effective implementation of the public procurement policy in public schools is crucial for the success of schools in financial management. The Office of Director of Public Procurement in Malawi has been making efforts to improve the procurement process in education institutions but the process still displays different bases of order... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Nyongolo, Beatrice Supervisor(s): Richard NyirongoA great number of higher education institutions cannot operate properly and successfully without the adoption of Student Management Information Systems (SMIS). The main aim of this study was to assess the adoption and diffusion of student management information systems in higher education institutions. The research therefore investigated the lev... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Kuleti, Shadreck Supervisor(s): Tiwonge MandaAlthough the National Special Needs Education Policy Guidelines (MoE, 2007) were adopted to guide the implementation of inclusive education at all levels of education, there seems to be some challenges in the implementation of inclusive education. The study therefore sought to explore the challenges faced in the implementation of the National Sp... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Nkhoma, Francis Vincent Supervisor(s): Elizabeth KamchedzeraThe study analyses pro-poor growth (economic growth that is particularly beneficial to be poor) in Malawi from a multidimensional perspective. The study was premised on the background that most of the measurements of pro-poor growth in Malawi have been done from the monetary (consumption) side. This thesis presents a departure from this thinking... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Hau, Klema Chisomo S.A Supervisor(s): Jacob MazalaleUnderstanding resilience of water infrastructure and adaptive capacity of water institutions is central to ensuring sustained access to potable water in the context of increased frequency of floods and droughts. Rumphi District in northern Malawi is vulnerable to multiple climate related and non-climatic stressors. People in this area live in ri... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Gondwe, Esther Nia Supervisor(s): Mirriam JoshuaThe study aimed to find out the use of discussion methods in Social Studies classrooms in Secondary Schools. This study was informed by the pedagogical reforms that took place in 1987. The shift from teacher-centred to learner-centred methods motivates teachers that they should change their practices. The learner centred pedagogy is believed to ... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2018
Author: Maonga, Kitty Lingalireni Madalo Emily Supervisor(s): Esthery Dembo Kunkwenzu