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Spoliation Of The Matrimonial Bedroom In Botswana: Paledi V Paledi
Full text linkSpoliation as a swift remedy has been commonly used in the sphere of property law. This remedy seeks to restore possession of an item of property without hearing the merits of the case. It is easy to apply and enforce in respect of tangible assets. Never before has this remedy been sought in respect of access of a portion of immovable property particularly in matrimonial proceedings. This paper seeks to present a novel sphere where spoliation was sought in matrimonial proceedings in respect of access to the matrimonial bedroom. The paper seeks to argue that in the past, spoliation dealt with actual or perceived possession of property. Possession should be given a broad and liberal meaning to include access to a part of a building
THE REGULATION AND PROTECTION OF STAKEHOLDER INTERESTS UNDER ZIMBABWE’S NEW CORPORATE RESCUE REGIME
Full text linkCorporate insolvency law has been the major debate internationally due to its impact on companies and other business entities. Zimbabwe recently introduced two new corporate rescue procedures and measures which seek to rescue companies which have fallen into financial distress. These measures are, corporate rescue and compromise with creditors, following the enactment of the Insolvency Act [Chapter 6:07]. This legislative intervention by way of corporate rescue gives a clear path for the corporate rescue practitioner to follow to save a corporate from financial ruin. The practitioner and those who are affected will be able to decide whether it is feasible to develop a strategy that well benefit the corporate entity and rescue it from financial doldrums. The paper compares the Zimbabwean Act with that of UK, Australia and South Africa. The Zimbabwean Insolvency Act has some interesting provisions similar to the business rescue provisions of South Africa which includes the regulation of insolvency practitioners, the rights of creditors, the position of employees and shareholders. One may argue that the Insolvency legislation provisions on corporate rescue are poised to be the leeway for an effective corporate insolvency regime in Zimbabwe. Undoubtedly, the reforms to the Insolvency Act of Zimbabwe have brought about far-reaching changes to corporate rescue laws in the country
Language Ideologies and Attitudes as Challenges of the Nigerian Language of Instruction Policy
Full text linkThis paper examines the role of language ideologies and attitudes in shaping language policy in Nigeria, specifically focusing on the challenges of the Nigerian language of instruction policy. The paper provides an overview of attitudes towards Nigerian languages, factors that influence attitudes towards Nigerian languages, and the implications of negative attitudes towards Nigerian languages. The paper also explores the ways in which language ideologies shape attitudes towards different languages and the impact of language ideologies on language policy in Nigeria. Furthermore, the paper discusses the challenges to the policy and the role of language ideologies and attitudes in shaping these challenges, as well as the implications of these challenges on the implementation of the policy. Finally, the paper presents strategies for addressing language ideologies and attitudes and the role of the government and educational institutions in promoting positive attitudes towards Nigerian languages. The implications of this study are significant for policymakers, educators, and researchers who are interested in language policy and planning in Nigeria and other contexts where language policies face challenges.
 
THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS IN TEACHING ENGINEERING DRAWING: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ABILITY LEVEL REFLECTION
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The study investigated the effect of Instructional models on Secondary School learners’ academic achievement and ability in Engineering drawing (ED).Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. All ED learners in public senior secondary schools participated in the study. Forty //nine ED learners of two intact classes drawn from the participating schools were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups respectively. Engineering Drawing Achievement Test (EDAT) was used for data collection. The instrument and lesson plan used for the study were validated by 5 experts. Pearson Product correlation coefficient formula was used to determine the reliability of the instrument after subjecting it to pilot testing in a similar school with the participating schools. The learners were grouped into low and high achiever using their sessional results from their various schools. The study adopted a 2 x 2 factorial design. Mean was used to answer the research questions while hypotheses were tested with ANCOVA at .05 probability level The findings of the study revealed a significant difference in students’ academic achievement in favour of the experimental group. The high and low ability learners in the experimental group also achieve more when compared with high and low ability learners in the control group. The study recommended among others that ED teachers should develop the habit of using models in teaching ED in order to enhance the academic achievement of learners and also bridge the gap between high and low ability learners.
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The study investigated the effect of Instructional models on Secondary School learners’ academic achievement and ability in Engineering drawing (ED).Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. All ED learners in public senior secondary schools participated in the study. Forty //nine ED learners of two intact classes drawn from the participating schools were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups respectively. Engineering Drawing Achievement Test (EDAT) was used for data collection. The instrument and lesson plan used for the study were validated by 5 experts. Pearson Product correlation coefficient formula was used to determine the reliability of the instrument after subjecting it to pilot testing in a similar school with the participating schools. The learners were grouped into low and high achiever using their sessional results from their various schools. The study adopted a 2 x 2 factorial design. Mean was used to answer the research questions while hypotheses were tested with ANCOVA at .05 probability level The findings of the study revealed a significant difference in students’ academic achievement in favour of the experimental group. The high and low ability learners in the experimental group also achieve more when compared with high and low ability learners in the control group. The study recommended among others that ED teachers should develop the habit of using models in teaching ED in order to enhance the academic achievement of learners and also bridge the gap between high and low ability learners
Challenges of Bridging Africa: The History of the Kazungula Bridge in Botswana
Full text linkOn 10 May 2021, the Kazungula Bridge across the Zambezi River was officially opened to the public, directly connecting Botswana and Zambia and, by extension, the southern African region to the hinterlands of the African continent, making it a transnational transport corridor. Measuring 923 meters long and 18.5 meters wide, the iconic bridge has been viewed as a strategic facility that wields huge potential for the integration of regional economies into the global market with minimum delays at the one-stop border across the Zambezi, which forms the international border between Botswana and Zambia. The bridge is also important for its aesthetic value and is touted to draw tourists to the nearby Kasane, the tourist bastion of Botswana. To appreciate the significance of the bridge, it is important to understand the history of the crossing at Kazungula. This article examines the socio-economic impact at national, regional, and also on informal and small business (for the riparian communities (of the Kazungula and the greater Chobe District) levels. It reveals how, from time immemorial, crossborder trade was carried out across the Zambezi, which could have been a barrier, but through their indigenous knowledge systems, they were able to mitigate the challenge and therefore engage in social and economic activities with their counterparts across in Zambia. Drawing on the qualitative approach, the article utilises primary and secondary sources
Jurisdictional Challenges Of Transnational Cybercrimes In The African Region
Full text linkTransnational cybercrimes are cybercrimes occurring across several jurisdictions. The advancement of technology has brought about an increase in the sophistication, severity and comprehensiveness of incidents of cybercrimes such that cybercrimes can now be effortlessly transnational. Existing literature reveals that inadequacy of cybercrime specific legislation in some states, inadequacy of procedural powers and inadequacy of enforceable mutual legal assistance provisions constitute jurisdictional challenges to transnational cybercrimes (TNCCs). This paper appraises the adequacy of legal responses to jurisdictional challenges of TNCCs in the African region and finds that in spite of the emphasis on the need for the enactment and harmonisation of cybercrime legislations, the problem of safe haven persist. It also finds that the various legal responses by states that have enacted cybercrime legislation in the region, have shown states consistently applying traditional territorially based rules to online activities by enacting laws that do not adequately address the borderless nature of the Internet. It concludes that purely domestic legal responses to cybercrimes, no matter how advanced, are inadequate as fragmented approach cannot effectively eradicate the problem created by the presence of safe havens. It proposes a holistic approach by way of a regional instrument patterned after the Council of Europe’s Convention on Cybercrime with provisions for effective and adequate international cooperatio
