http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw:8080/buir/handle/123456789/27 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:51:07 GMT 2026-04-13T11:51:07Z http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw:8080/buir/handle/123456789/193 Computerised Accounting Software; A Curriculum that Enhances an Accounting Programme Machera, Machera, Precious CRobert P There has been an outcry in commerce and industry about students who fail to perform in the accounting department due to lack of “practical accounting skills”. It is from this background that the researchers were motivated to investigate the impact of a Computerised Accounting Software Curriculum that enhances an Accounting Programme. At Botho University a degree in Bsc Hons in Accounting is offered and it is perceived that the graduates of this programme will be all rounded after completing this qualification. The Accounting programme at Botho University includes all the aspects that are needed for a novice accountant. However, the only shortcomings are the inclusion of a Computerised Accounting Software Curriculum into this Accounting Programme. It is believed that higher education students experience problems during their internship semester as they are expected to use Computerised Accounting Software. This study investigates whether the students at Botho University who are enrolled for the Bsc Hons in Accounting Programme face any accounting software challenges during their internship period. The accounting software that students are expected to have knowledge include: spreadsheets software, quick-books and sage pastel accounting. Focus group and face to face interviews were used to collect data from students enrolled in the Bsc Hons in Accounting at Botho University Gaborone Campus, Maun and Francistown. The study focuses the students who were on the internship period. However, the majority of the accounting students faces accounting software challenges and agreed that a Computerised accounting software curriculum should be proposed and implemented at Botho University in the Department of Accounting and Finance. This is done so in order to enhance the Accounting Programme and meets industry and commerce expectations. K Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw:8080/buir/handle/123456789/193 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw:8080/buir/handle/123456789/186 The Impediments and Best Practice use of Derivatives in Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa Chidaushe, Wilbert Kudakwashe The research investigates into the impediments and the best practice use of derivatives in Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. The research has been based on a mixed method research approach. The significance of the study has been to identify the gaps in the use of derivatives and the factors that have given rise to the gaps. It has been revealed that Banks in Zimbabwe only use the simple forward agreements derivative to hedge risk. In Botswana only simple forward agreements, foreign currency exchange swaps, credit default swaps and currency options are commonly used by international banks as hedging instruments. In South Africa a broad range of simple and complicated derivatives are fairly used, such as financial futures and options, as well as derivatives in commodities. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw:8080/buir/handle/123456789/186 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw:8080/buir/handle/123456789/97 Stock Market Performance, Interest Rate and Exchange Rate Interactions in Zimbabwe: A Cointegration Approach Mbulawa, Strike This research empirically examines the connection between stock market performance, exchange rates and interest rates using the VECM model and monthly time series data. During the pre hyperinflationary phase findings showed that the impact of interest rates on stock market performance were mixed. Stock market performance converged to long run equilibrium with bank rates (1.4%) within 8 months. Unidirectional causality moves from stock market to exchange rates, Treasury bill rates and deposit rates. Bank rates granger causes stock market performance. In hyperinflationary period exchange rate and deposit rates had a positive impact on stock market performance while Treasury bills had a negative effect. In long term the convergence to equilibrium with stock market performance was at rates of 1.3%, 1.5% and 1.8% for exchange rates, Treasury bills and deposit rates respectively. Causality between stock market and exchange rates was bidirectional while unidirectional causality moved from stock market performance to interest rates. Sound exchange rates and treasury bills policies in the long term help stabilize the stock market. Mismanagement of exchange rates and interest rates by monetary authorities will destabilize the stock market. Changes in exchange rates and bank rates are important to investors in the short term. Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw:8080/buir/handle/123456789/97 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw:8080/buir/handle/123456789/71 Factors Influencing the Success of Cash Loan Businesses (Botswana) In 2014 Mukwapuna, George; Khumalo, Reinford Bank of Botswana’s mission is to contribute towards the financial well being of the financial sector so that Botswana attains orderly, balanced and sustainable economic development (Bank of Botswana Annual Report, 2013). This, among other objectives, is directly intended to lead to the creation of many and varied financial enterprises in order to achieve total financial inclusivity of the entire population. Sadly, most of the Cash Loan Businesses (CLBs) are performing below expectations; teetering on the brink of collapse; and most do not even seem to grow and develop into large entities. This paper seeks to identify factors contributing to the success of CLBs owned by private individuals and, ultimately, determine a model for their success. A sample of 99 respondents comprising of CLBs owners/managers and clients were identified in Maun and interviewed using predesigned interview guideline questions which sought to identify factors influencing their success. Results were summarized and common themes were identified. A qualitative prediction model was then developed to identify what contributes towards the success of CLBs. Groups of factors comprising of entrepreneur’s personality traits and skills, project idea attributes, managerial skills and training, organizational characteristics and the external environment were identified as critical elements defining success or failure of a CLB. Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.bothouniversity.ac.bw:8080/buir/handle/123456789/71 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z