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Critical Unexplored Actions by Zimbabwean Political Opposition
Get PDFIn this article, I critique Zimbabwe’s main opposition party by pointing out its shortcomings and proposing what it should do differently. Unlike the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF), which skilfully studies and exploits its opponents’ weaknesses, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has neglected this critical strategy, leading to significant consequences. Drawing on critical theory’s concepts of political power, ideology, and praxis, I highlight the lack of clear evidence that the CCC fully understands ZANU-PF’s strengths and weaknesses. Even if such understanding exists, there is no indication that the CCC effectively uses this knowledge to its advantage. This paper emphasises the urgent need for the opposition to close this strategic gap, warning that failure risks political irrelevance and ineffective tactics in Zimbabwean politics
Critical Appraisal of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission on Gukurahundi
Get PDFThis paper explores two emerging optimistic perspectives regarding the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) and its efforts to address the Gukurahundi crisis in Zimbabwe. One perspective suggests the potential for victim-centred discussions to resolve Gukurahundi, focusing on filling the epistemic gap in victims’ accounts. It terms this the ‘plugging the epistemic gap’ argument. The second perspective acknowledges imperfect progress, contrasting with past neglect, labelled the ‘half a loaf is better than nothing’ argument. While the paper supports both optimistic views, it offers additional clarifications, advocating for a cautious approach. It addresses three main aspects: (i) technical challenges in framing the NPRC’s outcomes around forgiveness, (ii) reconciling victims’ justice with NPRC’s institutional goals, and (iii) a detailed clarification and nuance of the ‘plugging the epistemic gap’ argument, stressing the urgency of addressing specific gap at stake. Additionally, the paper critically evaluates the NPRC’s victim-centred approach, revealing a discrepancy between its claim of prioritizing ‘victims’ justice’ and its actual focus on ‘survivors’ justice’, underscoring the significance of this distinction
Reconceptualising ICT Policy Implementation in Secondary School Education in Zimbabwe: A Theoretical Criticism
Get PDFMost countries in the Global South struggle to meaningfully integrate information and communication technologies (ICT) for pedagogy in education. While there are policies in place and in some cases, ICT tools, implementation remains challenging. This theoretical paper joins the ongoing narrative and debate on the state of ICTs in the Zimbabwe secondary school education context. It suggests a novel innovation that makes the teacher the critical element in policy implementation. By combining key elements of the social cognitive theory (SCT) and those of the Spillane, Raiser, and Reimer model of the integrative cognitive framework of policy implementation (ICF), this paper advocates a reconceptualization of policy implementation to address meaningful ICT integration in resource-strapped pedagogical environments of the Global South. We argue for the adoption of available resources in mitigating the dearth of technology integration in education for poor economies. We conclude by proposing a model for the adoption of the smart phone as an ICT tool for teaching and learning for secondary school classrooms
The Contributing Factors to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: The Nexus between Ubuntu and Adult Education
Get PDFThis article highlights that in addition to the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty, and inequality, the scourge of gender-based violence has become the most pressing challenge currently facing South Africa. Apart from being described by the World Bank as the most unequal society in the world with the highest unemployment rate and deteriorating poverty levels, South Africa has been dubbed the “rape capital of the world” by Human Rights Watch. In this regard, the article primarily focuses on the prevalence of gender-based violence directed at women by their male counterparts in South Africa. This article argues that like the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty, and inequality, the challenge of gender-based violence in South Africa has its roots in the country’s history of apartheid. The paper utilises the lens of Ubuntu philosophy as an analytical framework to interrogate the phenomenon under study. Using Lacey George’s classifications of the causes of gender-based violence in South Africa, this paper discusses the contributing factors to gender-based violence in the country. The article is conceptual and relies entirely on secondary data sources for its compilation. The article theorises that adult education combined with principles of Ubuntu philosophy could help promote tolerance, understanding, and co-existence between males and females in South Africa thus reducing the scourge of gender-based violence in the country
Forensic Analysis of Strontium and Barium Sulphate as a Perceptive Factor by Non-Destructive Method for Tool Paint
Get PDFNew advances in the growth of research methodologies to evaluate various tools are crucial, so as to create the best evaluation possible about whether a paint residue seized at a crime scene arises from a tool detected. Standard analytical techniques are not used to evaluate the red tools when it comes to the prospective use of X-ray navigators. In this study, the trace amounts of strontium and barium revealed by XRD, the main mineral filler, namely strontium sulphate and barium sulphate, a statistical approach was used, and it can diagnose some forensic tool paint during a home invasion. This work is the best example among others of XRD for enhanced characterisation of tool paints in an effective method
Quantifying the Effect of Seasonal Variations on the Latent Fingerprint Residues Through Photoluminescence Spectroscopy
Get PDFPerspiration fluctuates with the season. Body mass, humidity, temperature, and other factors affect perspiration. Due to higher temperatures, warmer seasons produce more perspiration in the individuals which is the opposite with colder seasons. Seasonal perspiration regulates body temperature in different climates. Due to seasonal and environmental factors, fingerprint residues are subject to variations. Photoluminescence and UV-VIS spectroscopy were used to evaluate fingerprint residues and their response with respect to seasonal variations. To test the hypothesis, 1600 latent fingerprint residues were collected under various conditions spanning the summer and winter seasons cycle for a year. The collected samples were subjected to ultraviolet (UV) light from 200nm to 1600nm to examine their absorption spectra. Further, their fluorescence intensities were measured using photoluminescence spectroscopy. The research's positive outcomes demonstrate that photoluminescence spectroscopy may accurately detect seasonal resonances on latent fingerprint residues, which can be termed seasonal markers
Examining Factors Affecting Employee Turnover Intention in Small and Mid-Sized Information Technology Organisations: Turnover Intention
No full textThis abstract explores the pivotal success factors within the Indian Information Technology (IT) industry, focusing on human resources, strategic planning, and governmental policies. The rapid expansion of the Indian IT sector has led to a growth in the IT talent pool, significantly influencing the trajectory of IT organizations. The critical elements of talent attraction, management, and retention play a central role in shaping the future of these organizations. Talent management, a cornerstone organizational function, encompasses recruiting individuals for specific roles, fostering their growth, and empowering them to achieve organizational goals. Recognizing employees as valuable assets is essential, as their treatment fundamentally defines organizational success. Elevated employee engagement establishes positive emotional connections, fostering passionate contributors, innovative problem-solving teams, superior coordination, and enhanced employee well-being