This study sought to analyse the factors that contribute to the failure of Small and/or Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Windhoek, Namibia. The objectives of this study were to determine the causes SME failures, to examine ways in which SME failures can be overcome, and to recommend ways in which SMEs can overcome their problems. These aspects were done by identifying the causes of SME failure, and were deemed important that the causes of SME failure be understood. Through an analysis of literature information and primary findings, new, better and effective ways were established to help SMEs to overcome the problems experienced. The findings from the study indicated that there are many causes of SME failure in Windhoek, Namibia. The study indicated that a lack of management skills, a lack of financial support and a lack of business training are the major causes of SME failure in Windhoek. It is recommended that the Government of Republic of Namibia and SME owners, managers and supervisors help them avoid the failure of SMEs.

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Succession planning is a subject that is not widely discussed in many organizations because of its sensitivity. Ignoring open discussions has been one of the biggest challenges facing contemporary organizations such as Kwalita Business Consultants. This study investigated succession planning practices at Kwalita Business Consultants. The significance of the study was that Kwalita Business Consultants management and employees were not aware of the importance of succession planning. This created awareness and motivation in all employees to take a keen interest in the subject.

The South African government has invested an immense amount of funding In Further Education and Training (FET) in order to produce skilled and semiskilled workers and to redress past inequalities in education and job opportunities. The FET College in this study, on one hand, has come under great pressure to maintain the good aspects of its culture and motivate its staff to improve work performance, as industries and businesses are expected to receive trained, skilled workers. It is the task of managers to ensure that the FET employees perform to their optimum level to meet government's vision for the FET Sector. This research was inspired by the need for a quality and excellent FET College culture, one that promotes ethical leadership, fairness, and performance.

Gauteng being South Africa's economic power house, leading the way in investment manufacturing, technology, research and innovation, faces many challenges. As South Africa's leading manufacturing sector, the increasing importance of the automotive sector is reflected in its, production, forging investments and contribution to the province. The auto industry is subject to a range of factors that are increasing complexity and influencing the economic options available to the sector. The majority of these factors interact with one another and have strong interdependencies. However, some of these factors are marketinduced and, consequently, cannot be influenced directly by the sector itself.