African Journal of
Business Management

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Bus. Manage.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1993-8233
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJBM
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 4190

Full Length Research Paper

Unearthing the catalysts and barriers shaping entrepreneurship growth in Blantyre City of Southern Malawi

Nelson Nanteleza Ndala
  • Nelson Nanteleza Ndala
  • School of Commerce, Malawi College of Accountancy, Malawi.
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  •  Received: 30 August 2023
  •  Accepted: 08 November 2023
  •  Published: 31 January 2024

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