Table of Contents :

A Critical Assessment on Strategic Management in Public Affairs: The Case of Zimbabwe Parliament
Cleophas Gwakwara and Eric Blanco Niyitunga5

Terrance T. Molobela31


Coalition Government and Service Delivery in South Africa: Prospects and Challenges for Local Government
Kgalema Mashamaite and Xolani Thusi53


Critical Analysis of Solid Waste Management Strategies for Combating Environmental Degradation in South Africa
Katlego Mashiane and Kola O. Odeku75


Execution Strategies of Performance Management for Middle Managers in the Public Sector: Strategy-as-Practice Approach
Mosehlane J. Madingwaneng 93


Improved water delivery infrastructure in the Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa
Tinashe Mukonavanhu and Danielle Nel-Sanders111


Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Government Performance in South Africa: A Search for Effective Strategies
Mamohlolo Eunice Chesa 131


Political Leadership and Public Financial Management in South Africa
Constance Motsitsi 155



Chilunjika Alouis, Intauno Kudakwashe, Poshai Leon and Chilunjika Sharon R.T.177


Redefining Employee Relation Strategies In Local Authorities In Zimbabwe
Noah Ariel Mutongoreni, Dovan Reckson Thakhathi, Samuel Myambo and Wiseman Mupindu197


Relationship between Municipality Supply Chain Management Practices and the Strategies for Managing Information Systems in South African Municipalities
Mmabatho Ellen Makamedi and Ephraim Monde Faku221


Enhancing Diplomatic Cooperation for Managing Transboundary Resources and Anthropogenic Challenges of Lake Victoria: A Case of Kenya-Uganda Relations in the EAC
Shazia Chaudhry and Edwine Otieno Ayoma241



Udu Ogbulu, Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje, Anuoluwapo Durokifa, Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji, Sunday Odo Nwangbo, Chioma Vivian Iteshi and Onyema Ugwu Eze263



Hlengiwe Phetha and Joram Ndlovu283


The Potential Role Blue Flag Status Plays in Promoting Sustainable Coastal Tourism, Mthunzini Beach, uMlalazi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Precious Khonzile Mthiyane, Innocent Simphiwe Nojiyeza and Neo Refiloe Mofokeng303

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