Critical skills and knowledge to succeed in the township liquor retail industry

Mrasi, Andiswa P; Mason, Roger; Jere, Albertina

doi:10.24052/jbrmr/v12is03/art-03

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“…Since township SMMEs operate in environments that differ from the SMMEs operating in the cities, they have unique challenges. Some of the challenges are: skills and knowledge [37]; lack of finance, lack of relevant information on government support, crime, and absent infrastructure [38]; lack of support from stakeholders, lack of legal knowledge, lack of funding, lack of business acumen, and poor technological skills [39]; lack of business acumen [40]; lack of management skills, finance and obtaining credit, access to markets, and developing relationships with customers [19]; lack of education, lack of training, and inadequate government support [41]; ICT education, lack of ICT awareness [14]; poor management skills, access to funding, lack of infrastructure, and poor government support [42]; competition, product cost, high inventory cost, high rental cost, and poor marketing of the business [43]; need for marketing, financial training, management training, and collaboration between government and stakeholders to provide adequate training [13]; lack business sustainability skills [44]; and lack of information, lack of resources [36].…”

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Sustainable Livelihoods of Township Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises towards Growth and Development

Bvuma

Marnewick

2020

Sustainability

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In South Africa, small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have been recognized as the critical driving force to alleviate some economic challenges that the country faces. The challenges, such as the alleviation of poverty and the unemployment rate, can be addressed by policies that encourage SMME developments and sustainability. The historical background of SMMEs in South Africa has left them operating in various locations, such as cities and townships. There is a growing concern of the lack of information and communications technology (ICT) adoption by SMMEs, in particular those operating in townships. The aim of this study was to develop an ICT adoption framework using the sustainability livelihood framework (SLF) to encourage ICT adoption and improve the livelihood of township SMMEs. This study used the sustainable livelihood framework (SLF) to explore the broader socio-economic contents of the township SMMEs on human, social, financial, and physical and natural resource-based assets that enable the poor to enhance their capabilities and reduce their vulnerabilities. This study deployed a qualitative exploratory research. A sample of 21 SMME owners/managers operating in Soweto was used, and data were collected using in-depth interviews and observations. The study revealed township SMMEs are complex and dynamic and need various interventions in order for them to be sustainable. The SLF for township SMMEs can be used as a guideline for SMME owners/managers and policy makers when formulating ICT adoption policy.

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Sustainable Livelihoods of Township Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises towards Growth and Development

Bvuma

Marnewick

2020

Sustainability

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Exploring information and communication technology integration among teachers in township public primary schools

Mahlo

Waghid

2023

SAJE

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Despite significant capability deprivation existing among the teachers in historically disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape province of South Africa, information and communication technologies (ICTs) have had a significant positive effect on teaching and learning. In the case study reported on here we investigated the benefits of using ICTs by public primary school teachers in teaching and learning. Sen’s capability approach was used to frame this study. We employed a qualitative research method in which 8 teachers were involved in lesson observations and semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that, to some extent, through the teachers’ use of ICTs (commodities) in smart classrooms, the influence of personal conversion factors (ICT skills obtained through a community of practice and university training), had created the capabilities for teachers to use ICTs for curriculum delivery, although to a limited extent. Through this process, teachers benefited with specific vital achievements. From the study we recommend that holistic and annual professional development training programmes should be made mandatory for both novice and seasoned teachers.

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An Examination of the Effectiveness of the Implementation of Government Accounting Systems in Namibia: A Case of the Office of the Auditor General in Windhoek

Kamotho,

Simasiku

2023

IJIED

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This study examines the effectiveness of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in implementing government accounting systems in Namibia. The study was motivated by concerns over alleged corruption in Namibia’s government accounting systems. The research design used for this study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey, with the analysis unit consisting of OAG workers from several departments. A total of 227 OAG workers were randomly selected from a pool of 527 through stratified random selection. The study used SPSS to conduct tests, including Cronbach’s Alpha to determine internal consistency and descriptive statistics using the mean and standard deviation. The study’s findings indicate that capital resources, management support, and adequate training are crucial for the successful implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). Furthermore, the study suggests that deploying IFMS can lead to transparency and efficiency, and that implementing advanced IT, financial controls, and expense management can improve IFMS deployment across government entities without sacrificing transparency or efficiency.

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Critical skills and knowledge to succeed in the township liquor retail industry

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

Sustainable Livelihoods of Township Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises towards Growth and Development

Sustainable Livelihoods of Township Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises towards Growth and Development

Exploring information and communication technology integration among teachers in township public primary schools

An Examination of the Effectiveness of the Implementation of Government Accounting Systems in Namibia: A Case of the Office of the Auditor General in Windhoek

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