February 2025
A satellite photo of the Nile Delta. Image creditStatement of Account
A statement of account. Image credit restaurant365.net ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Statement of Account
- Also known as an account statement or customer statement.
- It is a summary of all the transactions (for a particular customer) over a period of time.
- It is issued by a […]
Drainage Basin
The drainage basin. Image credit BBC. ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Drainage Basin
- The term drainage basin refers to an area of land drained by a river and its tributaries (river system).
- It includes water found in the water table and surface run-off.
- The drainage basin is also known […]
Retailers and their functions
OK Zimbabwe operates one of the country’s most popular retail chains. Image from the Chronicle. ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Retailers and their functions
- Retail means to cut into small pieces or to reduce to smaller quantities.
- A […]
Pre-packaging
Image credit efroschheiser.blogse.nl ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Retail Trade: Prepackaging
Packaging
- refers to the practice of placing goods into containers by the manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers.
Advantages of pre-packing
- goods become easier to display
- some packaging protects goods against damage
- prevents goods from deteriorating
- reduces soiling of goods from constant consumer handling
- allows branding […]
Advertising agencies
Image credit su.edu. ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Advertising: Advertising agencies
- Many business organisations hire outside advertising agencies.
- Advertising agencies have specialised staff to help with all the neccessary advertising requirements that other businesses might have.
- A lot of business organisations cannot afford to have their own full time advertising […]
Introduction: The importance of transport
Coal being transported from the mines to the a Thermal Power station. Image credit transportationissuedaily.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Transport: Introduction and Importance of transport.
- Transport refers to the movement of people and goods from […]
Containerisation
Maersk Container ship. Image credit fleetmon.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Transport: Containerisation
Containerisation
- Refers to the carriage of goods in standardised large containers (boxes) made of metal.
- The containers are:
- filled with goods ready for transportation.
- They are sealed in the presence of custom officials at the point […]
Radio paging, tele messages and Prestel
A radio pager. Image credit MediaWiki ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Communication: Radio paging, tele messages and Prestel
Radio paging
- Is a one way communication system.
- Is an internal means of communication.
- I used by people in an organisation only.
- Is hired from the post office.
- A public address system […]
Making an insurance claim
Making an insurance claim. Image credit ilaacp.org ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Insurance: Making an insurance claim
- The insured contacts the insurance company or broker and:
- completes a claim form giving details of the loss, honestly
- and provides the necessary police report.
- The insurer checks on the […]