Table of Contents :

An Analysis of the Impact of a Pandemic on the Performance of Pharmaceutical Stocks
Mahir Ambelal and Avani Sebastian 7

The Determinants of Retirement Planning Behaviour: Evidence from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration in Namibia
Magano Mbute Kanime, Alfred Kechia Mukong and Teresia Kaulihowa31


Sectoral Analysis of Capital Structure and Distribution Policies of Companies listed on the JSE
Mpinda Freddy Mvita, Leon Marx Brummer and Hendrik Petrus Wolmarans 53


The Effect of Health on Economic Growth in Namibia
Valdemar J. Undji , Robinson Nakambo and Johannes P. S. Sheefeni79


Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in South Africa: Is there a Mutually Beneficial Relationship?
Bongumusa Prince Makhoba and Lindokuhle Talent Zungu101


Does the Expected Crude Oil Price Influence Inflation in Nigeria?
Osmond Chigozie Agu and Phocenah Nyatanga117


Assessing the Significance of Electricity Supply, Inflation and Fuel Price on Food and Beverage Production and Sales in the Manufacturing Sector
Thomas Habanabakize and Zandri Dickason-Koekemoer 137


Government Accountability and Tax Revenue:Evidence from Nigeria
Onyekachi David Chukwunwike, Grace Nyereugwu Ofoegbu, Felix Maduabuchi Amara and Regina Gwamniru Okafor159


Analysing Competitive Advantage of Retail Industry in South Africa
Chinomona Elizabeth and Bikissa-Macongue Brinda Marie181


Family Planning as a Necessary and Feasible Option for African Countries: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Evidence from Egypt
Jasmin Fouad and Heba Nassar203


Information Technology Integration to Promote SMEs Productivities and Sustainability
Patrick Ajibade and Stephen M. Mutula225


Success indicators of enterprises anchored on an [African] Indigenous Apprenticeship Model of Entrepreneurship
Ishmael Obaeko Iwara and Ogechi Adeola243


Transformational Leadership and Entrepreneurial Orientation: Does Gender Make Difference in The Tunisian SMEs?
Karima Dhaouadi265


Corporate Diversification, Managerial Shareholding and Accrual-Based Earnings Management: Evidence from Nigeria
Abubakar Ahmed, Sani Mahmud Madobi, Aliyu Magaji Mafindi and Abubakar Nuhu291


Executive Opinion
Nnamdi O. Madichie311

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