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Education with Production or Education Pragmatism as Solution to the Skills Shortage in Zimbabwe: Policy with Continuity?
No full textZimbabwe has had an education policy foraging because of policy failure. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has been shifting from one policy to another to revitalise skills development in learners, but there has not been much success in these adopted policies through the years. This article critically explores the education with production (EWP) policy that was adopted in Zimbabwe after independence, between 1984 and 1985, in search of potential solutions to the skills shortage in the country. The article is based on the argument that the subsequent education policies that Zimbabwe has been changing lacked the aspects that empowers graduates with job-relevant skills that industry requires to revitalise production. The study uses a qualitative methodology with a case study research design. To craft the discourse for this study, the study engages secondary data. The study reveals that post-colonial governments in Africa have tried to decolonise their education systems through development of science-based curriculums to foster national development. The study also reveals that Zimbabwe has tried to align the curriculum to the needs of industry, introducing vocational studies and aligning innovation and entrepreneurship with the curriculum to develop EWP. Emphasis was on including more practical subjects such as Building, Metalwork, Carpentry, Fashion and Design, Food and Nutrition and Agriculture in the curriculum for future industrial development and enhancement of entrepreneurial skills. The study concludes that for the country to embrace an education that produces graduates with graduate attributes and job-relevant skills to meet the country‘s industrial demands, vocational training in primary and secondary schools is recommended
The Contribution of Real Estate Training Providers in Botswana 2011-2022
No full textThe contribution of universities as engines of knowledge is measured by the number of graduates and their research output. Previous studies in Botswana focused on the number of programmes offered, but little is known about the number of locally produced graduates and the amount of research output by each real estate (RE) school. This study seeks to bridge this knowledge gap through interviews and document analysis. This study was qualitative in nature, based on a case study of three RF tertiary education and training providers in Botswana, the Gaborone University College of Law and Professional Studies (GUC), the BA ISAGO University (BIU) and the University of Botswana (UB). An archival approach was adopted and documents were accessed online from the websites of the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA), the Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) and the three aforementioned universities . RE schools in Botswana have played a critical role in knowledge creation and dissemination. However, a lot more needs to be done on postgraduate research programmes and for graduates. An increase in postgraduate programmes and students can also have a direct impact on the increase in research publication
The Smart City Concept in Africa: Case of Zimbabwe
No full textThis article seeks to interrogate the Smart City concept and its relevance to African built environment planning and management. Like many buzzwords of times, the Smart City concept is a notion whose rooting in countries that still lag in terms of development, is an aspect of great concern and requires scrutiny before generalisation. In an ideal environment, free from many ordeals, a Smart City is one that operates like a human machine and in which artificial intelligence has become the motor-generator for urban processes. It is a robotised city, a system whose subsystems speak to each other, communicating for progress. In such a city, the sectors and subsectors are very much interconnected and can be made to modularise or assemble as defined by the purposes of what needs to happen. In such a city, land uses, population mobility, circulation and flows (energy, water, transport, etc) are both centrally and locally coordinated. Developing such a city is a function of deep study of the human and non-human needs over a period, or an artificial superimposition of a system or model learnt elsewhere
Climate-Smart Agriculture In Zimbabwe: Lessons From World Vision Zimbabwe Programming
No full textClimate change has become a public concern with governments and global governing organisations such as the United Nations setting goals aimed at reducing its adverse impacts on public and poor smallholder farmers in developing countries. The article aims to provide an overview of climatesmart agriculture in Zimbabwe. Climate change has disrupted livelihoods in the country as the economy has always been agrarian-backed. In this article, we set out to understand the lessons relating to ways of reducing the adverse impacts wrought out by climate change drawn from World Vision Programming since 2000. It makes the argument that lack of technology and institutional support has been the main hindrance to the adoption of climate-smart agriculture. Moreover, the article makes the argument that climate-smart agriculture suffered a stillbirth in Zimbabwe due to lack of information dissemination to farmers and targeted beneficiaries. The study utilised a qualitative research methodology with a bias towards a case study research design. The study discovered that climate-smart agriculture has had an impact on the agricultural sector with the use of irrigation systems and the adoption of cash crop farming in Zimbabwe
Disasters, Pandemics, Vulnerability Factors And Their Impacts On Women And Children In Africa
No full textThe article argues that African women and children are vulnerable to any type of disaster or pandemic at the micro or macro level, due to their high levels of susceptibility and unequal access to resources as compared to their male counterparts. The study explores the views of stakeholders in disaster management through document reviews, interviews, focus group discussions and observations. Results of the study reveal that women in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa suffered more at the hands of Cyclone Idai in 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as compared to their male counterparts. Domestic violence cases against women increased, sexual abuse against women and girls in temporary shelters also increased, and privacy and ante-natal services were limited or not available at all in emergency facilities during Cyclone Idai and COVID19. The article recommends that disaster management in communities should take a continuous multi-stakeholder approach where all parties take turns to be at the forefront in terms of basic needs provisions. More resources should be set aside with enough monitoring and evaluation at national and international levels to cater for the vulnerable communities and sectors of the population like women and children during disasters and pandemics
Political Contestations As Part Of The Human Security And Sustainable Development Debate: A Case Study Of Buhera South, ZimbabwePolitical Contestations As Part Of The Human Security And Sustainable Development Debate: A Case Study Of Buhera South, Zimbabwe
No full textThis article focuses on the concept of human security and political contestations in Zimbabwe. It analyses how political electioneering and political violence affected development in Zimbabwe since 1980. While the war of liberation was fought to end discrimination in all its forms, the coming of black majority rule did not immediately bring the desired results of freedom and equality. Rather, it brought new forms of violence as the victors usurped institutions to the detriment of the democratic ideals fought for. While the new system led to negative peace, it was detrimental to positive peace that aims at building sustainability to the development discourse. This study is a qualitative study drawing data from desktop research, interviews and focus group discussions. The central argument is that violence has been a major affront to human security, thereby affecting development. The study deploys the human security theory to unmask political violence and development processes. It leans towards the pursuit of human security to achieve development and as an approach to conflict resolution and peace-building. This can help Zimbabwe to achieve its human development goals. The article recommends that governments and political parties must strive to achieve peace, human security and development
Talent Identification And Acquisition In International Humanitarian Organisations: The Case Of The International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies In South Sudan
No full textThe article explored the identification and acquisition of talent in international humanitarian organisations in South Sudan. The study is premised on the argument that superior talent identification and acquisition strategies are vital to achieve competitive advantage in South Sudan. This is fundamental to satisfy both donor and host government and community requirements. The study aimed to establish methods of talent identification and acquisition in South Sudan. The competence conceptual framework was used to guide the study. The study utilised a qualitative methodology towards the direction of a case study design. It used a population of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) employees for this study. To understand talent identification and acquisition in South Sudan, a sample of 13 supervisors was used. The study used thematic data analysis to analyse the data findings. It was found that for humanitarian organisations use the referral method due to the lack of talent in South Sudan because of talent exodus. The findings indicated that employer branding and employee value proposition are key factors in talent identification and acquisition in IFRC in South Sudan. The study revealed that good remuneration and manpower development are also other talent acquisition methods. The study concludes that methods used for talent identification and acquisition in South Sudan are more linked to internal organisational policies. The study recommends a policy-based framework for talent acquisition and identification
Rural accessibility under siege Extreme climate events and road infrastructure damage in Southern Africa
No full textClimate change has had adverse impacts on rural infrastructures especially those situated in areas with poor road infrastructure. Rural accessibility is under threat in Southern Africa due to extreme climatic events. The vagaries of climate change are not only disturbing the livelihoods, but the transport infrastructures and livelihoods in rural contexts. The article critically examines the view that rural accessibility is under siege from extreme climate events that are destroying road infrastructure. Climate change has had adverse impacts on rural areas leaving road infrastructure damaged and that has resulted in poor accessibility in these areas. The article stems from the argument that Southern African countries’ rural accessibility is under siege because post-colonial governments have failed to create rural development frameworks that are resilient to climate change. The study used a qualitative research methodology using secondary data, which has the main advantage of easy accessibility. The data was gathered from secondary sources journals and newspaper articles and the data was analysed using narrative data analysis analytical tool. The study revealed that cyclones are destructive to the road infrastructure in Southern Africa with most roads and bridges being damaged rendering accessibility of most areas useless as the road infrastructure is wiped away. The study concludes that post-colonial state development drives are under threat from climate change as it is destroying infrastructure. There is a need for risk and disaster preparedness in Southern Africa through the development of good road networks that are climate resilient in rural areas. Governments in Southern Africa must create resilient communities through multiple rural road transport networks
A Critical Review of Mens Experiences of Sexual Assaults Their Perceptions towards Perpetrators and Coping Strategies
No full textThe article critically reviews empirical findings and assesses the state of the literature canon on sexual assaults on men, their perceptions towards the perpetrators and coping strategies. The study is premised against the background of male sexual abuse. These male victims need psychological help to help them move on. Based on these conclusions, the study recommends that organisations that deal with male sexual violence must work together to raise awareness campaigns on the different types of sexual assaults that are currently happening among men. These organisations must also educate men to report their offenders to police and other institutions within the criminal justice system in time. Organisations that help male survivors must be reinforced with qualified psychotherapists to ensure male survivors are assisted and these male survivors must be educated on the different recommended methods that can be used to deal with trauma that is associated with sexual assault.
Determining The Surface Water Quality Changes Induced By Underground Mining In Gwanda District Of Matebeleland South, Zimbabwe.
No full textThe study engaged in an assessment of the implications of underground mining activities on the quality of surface water and its effects in Mtshabezi community Gwanda District of Matebeleland, South of Zimbabwe. The research adopted a mixed method approach that utilised both qualitative and quantitative approaches for in depth fact finding. The qualitative approach used depended on open ended questions, structured interviews, direct field observations while the quantitative approach used depended on closed ended questions, laboratory testing of water samples and use of statistical tools such as SPSS version 22.0 for data analysis. Water samples were collected to test for physiochemical parameters (temperature, pH, cyanide and concentration of Zn, Ni, Fe and Cu). The research identified the main pollutants in Mtshabezi River were caused by mining processes at Blanket mine and the main river contaminants were effluent deposited during and after gold processing is done through oxidation. It was observed that tailing dams are also a source of contaminating surface water because they contain effluents with un-extracted cyanide, mercury, sulphide, copper and iron among other chemicals that are used during blasting, gold extraction and processing. Results from the tests conducted show that nitrates ranged from 3.5 and 8.4 that is within the range of WHO guideline of 10mg/l. Iron concentration ranged from 0.2 to 7.3mg/l in all selected sites and this impacted on the lives of the people, their livelihoods, livestock and welfare. The study recommends regular monitoring of surface water sources undertaken by EMA and sub-catchment councils to ensure the quality of water is not compromised