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Makeovers made over : Ubuntu and decolonization in reality TV

- Tavernaro-Haidarian, Leyla

  • Authors: Tavernaro-Haidarian, Leyla
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Africa , Communication , Development
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/395559 , uj:32804 , Citation: Tavernaro-Haidarian, L. 2019. Makeovers made over : Ubuntu and decolonization in reality TV.
  • Description: Abstract: Narratives about Africa are often shaped by deficit discourses that frame ‘development’ as an instrument for advancing the interests of global capitalism. From within this neo- liberal view, Africa has to ‘catch up’ to and ‘be taught’ how to emulate and achieve the standards promulgated in mainstream media. Through the lens of an alternative realism, however, such narratives can be reshaped. The African philosophy of ubuntu is one example of a deeply relational ethic from within which development can be re- conceptualized as ‘freedom' in terms of democratic ideals and which can be used a guiding principle for media work and the refashioning of (reality television) images.
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Tourism enterprises and climate change : some research imperatives

- Pandy, Wayde R.

  • Authors: Pandy, Wayde R.
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Tourism enterprises , Climate change , Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/248408 , uj:25824 , Citation: Pandy, W.R. 2017. Tourism enterprises and climate change : some research imperatives. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 6(4):1-18. , ISSN: 2223-814X
  • Description: Abstract: The nexus of tourism and climate change is one that has encountered increasing academic interest and exploration by range of disciplines, in particular with prominent contributions made by geographers. Southern Africa is a region that is particularly vulnerable to the long-term impacts of climate change. It is against this background that this paper examines key debates from the growing international literature on climate change in order to identify research imperatives including for African scholars. Arguably, in analysing the potential outcomes and impacts of climate change on the tourism industry worldwide, and specifically the manner in which a number of tourism dependent businesses and by proxy tourism dependent communities and livelihoods may be increasingly vulnerable to climate change related stresses, adaptive actions which aim to reduce or counter such vulnerability become essential. Overall, as argued in this analysis, expanding the research agenda relating to tourism enterprises and climate change and most especially around the need for ‘adaptive pathways’ is of critical importance for tourism scholarship.
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Shaft sinking for small-scale mining in Africa

- Rupprecht, Steven

Correlation between political instability and the rise of poverty in Africa

- Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents, Mbohwa, Charles

  • Authors: Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents , Mbohwa, Charles
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Political economy , Africa , Maladministration , Corruption , Governance
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93859 , uj:20400 , Citation: Edoun, E.I. & Mbohwa, C. 2016. Correlation between political instability and the rise of poverty in Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: This paper is a critical appraisal of the political economy for Africa’s development that has been marred by a number of challenges. The paper argues that, Africa’s indebtedness is the root cause of poverty that is related to maladministration and corruption. In the1970’s, a number of African countries were challenged by the falling prices of their commodities and this was exacerbated by the weakening of the terms of trade. This situation pushed African governments to start thinking of borrowing funds from international organisations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as well as other private lenders in order to support their budget deficits. The argument is, were these funds adequately used to serve the purpose that was to finance budget deficit and undertake development projects? However it is strongly argued that, the political instability in African countries is the result of lack of good democratic governance to manage public affairs. This paper tries to demonstrate the correlation between political Instability and the rise of poverty in Africa as the root cause of African challenges.
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What is conversational philosophy? a prescription of a new theory and method of philosophising, in and beyond African philosophy

- Chimakonam, Jonathan O.

Infrastructure development in Africa : eradicating stumbling blocks to maximizing investment potentials

- Musonda, Innocent, Okoro, Chioma Sylvia, Mwanaumo, Erastus Mishengu

Gender and ICT in east and West Africa for sustainable development goals : a comparative study

- Vyas-Doorgapersad, Shikha, Kithatu-Kiwekete, A.

  • Authors: Vyas-Doorgapersad, Shikha , Kithatu-Kiwekete, A.
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Africa , Gender , Gender equality
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/227212 , uj:22990 , Citation: Vyas-Doorgapersad, S & Kithatu-Kiwekete, A. 2017. Gender and ICT in east and West Africa for sustainable development goals : a comparative study.
  • Description: Abstract: In 2015, the global community, via the United Nations, adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to provide strategic direction towards the elimination of global poverty, safeguarding the environment and ensuring improved levels of wellbeing for all. The transition from the previous international goals offers the opportunity to emphasize and engage with gendered concerns, that is, the nexus should propel the agenda for gender. Specific questions are raised to determine whether gender and information and communication technologies (ICT) work towards the SDG. How can gender and ICT contribute to the SDG narrative, particularly in East and West Africa? These issues are analysed through a desktop review, using case studies, country reports, national, regional and continental policies. The findings reveal that inroads have been made to promote gender equality in ICT but these must be scaled up under the new dispensation of SDG. With this in mind, policy recommendations for improvement are offered.
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'n Kritiese evaluasie van Ed Silvoso en enkele ander evangelisasiemodelle, vanuit 'n Afrikaperspektief.

- Blom, Louis

  • Authors: Blom, Louis
  • Date: 2008-01-09T07:22:02Z
  • Subjects: Africa , religion , social life and customs , evangelistic work , Ed Silvoso , Reinhard Bonnke , Judea Harvest
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:14858 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/197
  • Description: The continent of Africa shows the fastest growth of Christianity worldwide. Today more than half of the people of Africa consider themselves to be Christians. Nonetheless not much have changed for the African in terms of day-to-day circumstances. Poverty, famine, various diseases as well as civil wars plague the continent. The gospel of Jesus Christ surely does not only save a soul, but also brings the blessing of God. The people of Africa desperately needs the full impact and blessing of the gospel, that will inevitably also improve their quality of life. Evangelism models that are currently working in Africa fails at a holistic approach. In the execution of the great commandment, the teaching and discipleship aspects still need a lot of attention in Africa. Preachers and members need to work together on all levels to transform our communities with the gospel. The passion for lost people needs restoration, and a holistic evangelism strategy must be developed. In this regard the evangelism stragegy of Silvoso can make some contribution in the African context as the importance of prayer in evangelism should not be neglected. The church in Africa is also experiencing a crisis. How is Christianity really doing in Africa? Considering the culture and traditions of the African people, it is obvious that Christianity will function differently than in the Western context. The African people need a church that is culturally relevant, to be effectively reached for Christ. Co-operation between leaders from all backgrounds in South-Africa is vital to achieve this goal. South-Africa presents a wonderful opportunity for the church to bless and uplift our people. The gospel of Jesus Christ in all its dimensions and with all its blessings has the power to transform our nation. , Dr. G.J. Basson
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Management through decentralisation and local economic development: a condition for sustainable urbanisation in Africa

- Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents

  • Authors: Edoun, Emmanuel Innocents
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Developing countries , Marshall plan , Decentralisation , Africa , Corruption
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91983 , uj:20170 , Citation: Edoun, E.I. 2016. Management through decentralisation and local economic development: a condition for sustainable urbanisation in Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: Many developing countries including those in Africa thrive to provide decent public services to their citizens; this includes the provision of basic services such as water and electricity. However, the initial findings revealed that, lack of capacity, adequate leadership; corruption and good governance are some of the reasons why these countries failed to achieve their development objective, especially in most African countries. Western countries after the World War II (WWII) put in place the Marshall Plan to assist countries in Europe that were seriously damaged by the atrocities of the War. The Marshall Plan was a whole developmental package for reconstruction and development strategy; this included the rebuilding of infrastructures, schools, hospitals and the entire reorganisation of state apparatus. From there on many international organisations were created to entrench and consolidate the notion of democracy in most of these European countries. The notion of democracy and good governance therefore became the flagship for administration in Europe. Since then nation building and societal cohesion initiatives have assist local, provincial and national governments to adopt policies that use national resources effectively for continually building Europe in order to maintain its economic and political power. Organisations such as the United City of Local Government (UCLG) based in Spain and its related organs across the world have encouraged cities of countries members to develop through decentralisation strategies since decentralisation is perceived in the current context as a condition to sustainable urbanisation and local economic development. This paper is therefore based on the premise that, urbanisation could be effective only if decentralisation policy is at the centre of development initiatives. In this way the paper argues, local authorities could utilize local resources to ignite local economic development (LED) through for instance trade activities and investments.LED initiatives aim at empowering local stakeholders to utilise business enterprises, labour, capital and other local resources effectively to maximise local benefits in order to contribute to poverty reduction and the uplifting of citizens life conditions. The paper is divided into four major parts. The first part gives a background of the notion of decentralisation, urbanisation and local economic development. The second part gives an account on how the above are inter-related. The third part provides the challenges faced by urbanisation in achieving local economic development and part four is presented as conclusion and recommendations.
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African bureaucracy and public administration: Analysing the normative impediments and prospects

- Igbokwe-Ibeto, Chinyeake J

  • Authors: Igbokwe-Ibeto, Chinyeake J
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Africa , Public administration , Bureaucracy
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/405312 , uj:34030 , Citation: Igbokwe-Ibeto, C.J., 2019: African bureaucracy and public administration: Analysing the normative impediments and prospects. Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review 7(1), a323. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/apsdpr. v7i1.323.
  • Description: Abstract : Background: Public perception of bureaucracy and public administration is key to determining how much they can accomplish in a given environment. The pejorative view of bureaucrats and public administrators is not restricted to Africa. Although they are sometimes seen as one and the same, analytically they can be divorced. Aim: Within the framework of system theory, this article analysed the interface between African bureaucracy and public administration with the aim of identifying its impediments and prospects. Setting: Relevant sources of this research were fairly and professionally scrutinised, understood and tested with the available literature for the research purpose. Inter alia, it included scan- reading, comprehensive and critical reading and writing down ideas. Authoritative scholarly sources were reviewed during a desktop study. The purpose was to identify the relevant publications and apply them in the research. Methods: This article utilised qualitative research design and descriptive methods to gain an insight into the nature and character of African bureaucracy and public administration. It is also exploratory because the article attempts to explore the nexus between African bureaucracy and public administration. Result: This article argues that African bureaucracy is losing its potency and ability to give intellectual leadership to public administrators. Bureaucrats in the field rely too much on discretion that often does not sit well with the people and result in poor service delivery. Conclusion: It therefore concludes that the poor state of affairs in African bureaucracy could change if the bureaucracy opens up to administrative reforms, particularly those that add value to their activities and actions. In this era of globalisation, international best practices should be domesticated.
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Offerings of women in the transformation of African higher education : a retrospective overview

- Potokri, Onoriode Collins, Perumal, Juliet

  • Authors: Potokri, Onoriode Collins , Perumal, Juliet
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Higher education , Transformation , Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/404255 , uj:33895 , Citation: Potokri, O.C. & Perumal, J. 2019. Offerings of women in the transformation of African higher education : a retrospective overview.
  • Description: Abstract: This article presents an unusual concrete insight to African higher education transformation. The purpose is to examine the roles of African women mainly Charlotte Maxeke, a South African, in the transformation of higher education and to identify the legacy these transformation offerings translate into for women. It is organized as follows: first, the origin of transformation in higher education systems to global massification of education in the background section is traced. Second, in an attempt to understand as a means of examining the roles of women in the transformation of higher education, existing literature as evidence is engaged. Two crucial issues— challenges for African higher education transformation and women’s role in higher education development in Africa—were reviewed analytically toward transformation of higher education. Third, empowerment theory, as suitable theory for the reasonable accomplishment of the purpose of this article, is presented. Last, the theory was applied to the discussions justifying the conclusion. The methodology used is both descriptive and exploratory. The article divulges that women had always being fanatical about empowerment of themselves and others because women had at some points in history contributed to developmental alterations of African higher education given...
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Powering Africa using an off-grid, stand-alone, solar photovoltaic model

- Ukoba, Kingsley, Fadare, Olugbenga, Jen, Tien-Chien

  • Authors: Ukoba, Kingsley , Fadare, Olugbenga , Jen, Tien-Chien
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Africa , Solar photovoltaic , Global warming
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/404322 , uj:33904 , Citation: Ukoba, K., Fadare, O. & Jen, T.O. 2019. Powering Africa using an off-grid, stand-alone, solar photovoltaic model.
  • Description: Abstract: Over 90 % of Sub-Saharan Africa is without electricity access. The rural areas of the few African countries with access lack electricity. Studies have suggested that solar energy systems hold the key to powering the continent. Although, a vast population currently operate fossilfuel powered generators to meet their basic electricity needs. The study is designed for a 2- bedroom flat inhabited by an average Africa family. A residential building in Akure, Ondo State, Southern Nigeria has this model installed in a stable and reliable condition. The proposed solar photovoltaic model is composed of solar panels, Direct Current (D.C) cables, charge controller, solar batteries, solar inverter, solar bulbs and instrumentation gadgets. The model is an optimum size solar Photovoltaic installation with a maximum power input of 1,800 W. The maximum allowable load is 1,000 W and a maximum charging D.C voltage of 28.2 V. The solar-powered system is equipped with a set of six (6) 300 Watts monocrystalline solar panels. A commercial maximum power point tracking (MPPT) charge controller was used for this model. Two (2) units of Deep Cycle AGM Solar Batteries connected in series are installed for the solar photovoltaic system. A pure sine wave solar inverter was used in the developed solar PV model to transform D.C electricity available in the batteries to A.C electricity. Themodel is a flexible one which could be scaled up as may be desired or required. The solar photovoltaic model has a very high prospect for powering Africa. The model has ample potentials to fulfil economic, social and environmental objectives which qualifies it as a sustainable energy option to improve the quality of life. The implementation of this form of sustainable energy will open even development of the continent and end the electricity woes of the populace.
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Cultural Studies and the African Global South

- Tomaselli, Keyan G.

  • Authors: Tomaselli, Keyan G.
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Southern , Noumenal , Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/407106 , uj:34254 , Citation: Tomaselli, K.G. 2019 : Cultural Studies and the African Global South.
  • Description: Abstract: Cultural studies is not a single discipline with a single derivation from a single paradigm or common epistemological community. The field exhibits multiple derivations from different historical conjunctures and places. This essay examines three instances of cultural studies emanating from within Africa, in relation to the field as it developed in the North Atlantic. What a ‘Southern’ cultural studies offers the North are different ways of making sense and a transnational framework which enables peer-to-peer conversations that continue to elude much Northern theorizing. This transe/trance quality is explained via a discussion of the scientifically unexplainable, superstition and the noumenal. The immateriality of money and its associated human performances as reified by New York stock exchanges is the prime example through which transnational theoretical hybridity is examined.
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Makeovers made over : ubuntu and decolonization in Reality TV

- Tavernaro-Haidarian, Leyla

  • Authors: Tavernaro-Haidarian, Leyla
  • Date: 2020
  • Subjects: Africa , Communication , Development
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/415601 , uj:35122 , Citation: Tavernaro-Haidarian, L. Makeovers made over : ubuntu and decolonization in Reality TV.
  • Description: Abstract: , Narratives about Africa are often shaped by deficit discourses that frame ‘development’ as an instrument for advancing the interests of global capitalism. From within this neoliberal view, Africa has to ‘catch up’ to and ‘be taught’ how to emulate and achieve the standards promulgated in mainstream media. Through the lens of an alternative realism, however, such narratives can be reshaped. The African philosophy of ubuntu is one example of a deeply relational ethic from within which development can be re- conceptualized as ‘freedom' in terms of democratic ideals and which can be used a guiding principle for media work and the refashioning of (reality television) images.
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Makeovers made over : ubuntu and decolonization in Reality TV

- Tavernaro-Haidarian, Leyla

Powering Africa using an off-grid, stand-alone, solar photovoltaic model

- Ukoba, Kingsley, Fadare, Olugbenga, Jen, Tien-Chien

  • Authors: Ukoba, Kingsley , Fadare, Olugbenga , Jen, Tien-Chien
  • Date: 2020
  • Subjects: Africa , Solar Photovoltaic , Global Warming
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/437158 , uj:37945 , Citation: Ukoba, K., Fadare, O. & Jen, T.C. 2020. Powering Africa using an off-grid, stand-alone, solar photovoltaic model.
  • Description: Abstract: Over 90 % of Sub-Saharan Africa is without electricity access. The rural areas of the few African countries with access lack electricity. Studies have suggested that solar energy systems hold the key to powering the continent. Although, a vast population currently operate fossil-fuel powered generators to meet their basic electricity needs. The study is designed for a 2-bedroom flat inhabited by an average Africa family. A residential building in Akure, Ondo State, Southern Nigeria has this model installed in a stable and reliable condition. The proposed solar photovoltaic model is composed of solar panels, Direct Current (D.C) cables, charge controller, solar batteries, solar inverter, solar bulbs and instrumentation gadgets. The model is an optimum size solar Photovoltaic installation with a maximum power input of 1,800 W. The maximum allowable load is 1,000 W and a maximum charging D.C voltage of 28.2 V. The solar-powered system is equipped with a set of six (6) 300 Watts monocrystalline solar panels. A commercial maximum power point tracking (MPPT) charge controller was used for this model. Two (2) units of Deep Cycle AGM Solar Batteries connected in series are installed for the solar photovoltaic system. A pure sine wave solar inverter was used in the developed solar PV model to transform D.C electricity available in the batteries to A.C electricity. Themodel is a flexible one which could be scaled up as may be desired or required. The solar photovoltaic model has a very high prospect for powering Africa. The model has ample potentials to fulfil economic, social and environmental objectives which qualifies it as a sustainable energy option to improve the quality of life. The implementation of this form of sustainable energy will open even development of the continent and end the electricity woes of the populace.
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New wine in old wine skin : an assessment of African Union’s peace and security initiatives in Africa

- Anyanwu, T. C., Ani, J. K., Uwizeyimana, D. E.

  • Authors: Anyanwu, T. C. , Ani, J. K. , Uwizeyimana, D. E.
  • Date: 2020
  • Subjects: Africa , AU , OAU
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/446141 , uj:39057 , Citation: Anyanwu, T.C., Ani, J.K. & Uwizeyimana, D.E. 2020. New wine in old wine skin : an assessment of African Union’s peace and security initiatives in Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: The need for continental freedom, peace, security, and unity were among the major reasons for the formation of Organization of African Unity (OAU). This organization fought acidulously to guarantee independence for the African countries and end apartheid regime in South Africa. With time, both intended and unintended internal activities of independent African countries led to series of conflicts that jeopardized the peace, security and unity of the continent. The need for a more dogged organization that would fit into the trending globalization and create peace and security in the continent therefore led to the formation of the African Union (AU). This research therefore employed qualitative historical method of data collection and analysis as a way juxtaposing the extents the two organizations went in maintaining peace, security and unity of the continent. It tried to examine the extent AU was different from the OAU. The study weighed the strengths and weaknesses of the two organizations. Some of the weaknesses were evident: the OAU was more like a toothless bulldog as it failed in many occasions to back plans with actions; the AU also beclouds the Article 4(h) with conceptual ambiguities that retard its functionalities. The strength of the OAU is evident in the attainment of independence while the AU can boast of success in peacebuilding in the post-Cold War Africa. The study recommended increased peacebuilding efforts and transformative national leadership as the sustainable road to African peace, security and development.
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