Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Africa"
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An analysis of the competitiveness of firms in fragile and conflict-affected countries in Africa
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Fragility is evident in various guises for countries spread across the globe. Instability in these countries result from causal factors ranging from conflict to the inability of governments and institutions to perform their ... -
Assessing the contribution of space policy to development and security in Nigeria and Soth Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The end of the Cold War has witnessed a significant increase in the actors and expansion in the interests that are involved in space. Beyond the growing importance of non-state actors, many developing countries have ... -
The association between fracture risk and bone mineral density in black postmenopausal HIV-positive women on HAART
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background: Osteoporosis affects millions of people, especially postmenopausal women, worldwide. Osteoporosis and associated fractures are also becomming a concern in the HIV-positive population as a result of higher life ... -
The association between serum vitamin D and body composition in black South African postmenopausal HIV positive women on antiretroviral therapy
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background: HIV/AIDS and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) alter bodily processes, including vitamin D metabolism. Altered vitamin D metabolism is associated with adiposity and bone loss. Objective: To determine ... -
Building mature churches in Africa : a practical-theological study
(North-West University, 2004)In this thesis the researcher argues that churches in Africa are being planted rapidly but are not growing to maturity, which produces troubling consequences. The Baptist Union of Southern Africa (BUSA) is then given as a ... -
Challenges to regional intergration in the SADC region : a legal perspective
(2011)The Southern African Development Community (SADC), formerly known as the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC), is an organization of Southern African states initially formed to reduce economic dependence ... -
Chytridiomycosis, an emerging infectious disease of amphibians in South Africa
(North-West University, 2005)The sudden appearance of chytridiomycosis, as the cause of amphibian deaths and population declines in several continents suggests that its etiological agent, the amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, ... -
The conflict in the democratic republic of Congo : causes, effects and plausible solutions (1996-2009)
(2013)The thesis looked at Conflict in the Democratic Republic Congo: Causes, Effects and Plausible Solutions (1996-2009). The DRC is a country of extraordinary natural wealth but this wealth has never been used for the benefit ... -
A critical assessment of Africa's growth potential as a global competitive tourism role-player
(North-West University, 2018)The rationale for undertaking this study is supported by the tourism figures of Africa. Concerning inbound tourism arrivals, Africa holds a meagre five percent share globally. Intra-African tourism is prominent but within ... -
The determinants of healthcare expenditure in African countries : a panel ARDL Model approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Health care expenditure in the African region like in many other countries has been closely linked to the financial health of the economy. This relationship draws a link between economic growth and health care expenditure, ...