Microfinance co-operatives (MFCs) are increasingly accessing loans from other financial institutions to finance their lending activities. However, knowledge about the association between loans from other institutions and MFCs’ performance is limited. Therefore this paper contributes to the...

This study investigates the moderating effect of company goal clarity on the relationship between government ownership and financial performance of the listed companies in Kenya and Tanzania. The results show that government ownership holds an average of 6% of the ownership stakes and a maximum...

The purpose of the study was to establish the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the primary Agricultural Marketing Co-operatives Societies (AMCOS) at Rombo District in Tanzania. Specifically, the study aimed to establish factors that members perceive to be critical to their success, and to...

This paper examines the effect of innovativeness and proactiveness on export performance and the moderating effect of risk-taking on the relationship between innovativeness, proactiveness, and export performance. A quantitative research approach and a cross-sectional survey design were employed....

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of word of mouth (WOM) attributes on the resilience of customers to negative word of mouth (NWOM) about locally made products when mediated by message quality. The study's findings contribute to a variety of areas. To begin, available...

The introduction of microfinance institutions is viewed as the best alternative source of financial services for low-income earners as a means to raise their income and reduce poverty. However, empirical research has indicated that the majority of microfinance institutions’ borrowers are...

Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) do not often survive beyond five years. The major challenge is the transition from the maturity stage to a sustainable stage. However, apart from a few studies done on SME sustainability with the majority engaged in SME performance, a gap has been...

The study of the influence of service sector expansion on tax revenue is critical, but it has received little attention. The majority of the studies focused on how the service sector affects economic growth. This study aims to investigate how Tanzania's expanding service sector affects tax...

This study examines the demographic determinants for the choice of wildlife attractions among international repeat tourists in Tanzania to provide valuable insights for destination planning and marketing. The study employed binary logistic regression analysis and cross-tabulation to assess the...

Response to customers' needs is considered a key to success of micro and small food agro-processing enterprises. However, these firms tend lose customers as a result of fast changing customers' tastes and preferences in the market. Arguments are directed on the learning culture of micro and...