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A Re-Think of Climate Resilience an SDG Issue for Sustainability in the Global South
No full textThe adverse impacts of climate change are not only entirely an environmental or economic issue; they also impact the substantive enjoyment of fundamental human rights. Population groups in vulnerable positions are among the disproportionately affected by climate change. The populations extremely affected often do not contribute in decision-making processes on actions that address climate change. This research utilises a qualitative method, case study approach that highlight sustainability issues relating to climate resilience in the Global South. Secondary data analysis was the data gathering tool through reviewing existing literature on climate resilience issues and SDGs. The research concludes and recommends that, policies must pave way towards attaining the kind of transformations necessary to build inclusive and climate-resilient communities. Disaster risk reduction and disaster management are evidently playing an important role in reinforcing the preparedness and early warning capacities required to confront and mitigate climate hazards. Social protection policies are essential to protect lower-income groups against the threats of climate hazards. Adaptation policies, such as those requiring the adoption of new crops or enhanced irrigation systems, are critical to preventing a worsening of livelihoods as a consequence of climate hazards. To be successful, these policy responses must be part of a comprehensive development framework that leads the way to the empowerment of underprivileged groups
Strategy Implementation And Leadership Agility In Public Tertiary Education Institutions Critical Insights Engaged
No full textThis qualitative case study was undertaken to report the emergence of shadow education (SE) in teacher education in Zimbabwe as perceived and portrayed by lecturers and student teachers. WhatsApp discussions and Google interviews generated data from 12 lecturers and 12 students selected using snowball sampling. Informed by Charles Wright Mills‘ sociological imagination and the Technology Acceptance Model, the thematically analysed data reveal that behind the lecturers‘ and student teachers‘ engagement in SE were wider societal problems. Lecturers engaged in SE not only because they were unethical, but also because they were deep in abject poverty and were incapable of supporting their families. Rather than adopting online teaching and learning as an alternative employed to continue education during the COVID-19 pandemic, students who lacked technological skills disapproved of it and turned to SE. Considering these findings, the study recommends that employers review the lecturers‘ remuneration for them to be motivated and committed to providing quality online teaching and learning. Additionally, before entry into colleges, students must be exposed to technology in sync with the dictates of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The study extends the conversation on SE, which has been confined to primary and high schools and opens cans of worms to its presence in institutions of higher education
Exploring Access To University Education For South Africa’s First Nations People - The Khoisan
No full text The article seeks to unpack the status of access to university education by the Khoisan people in South Africa. Access to university education is one of the critical issues that concern the indigenous people, the first nations people – the Khoisan. In South Africa, access to university education is a challenge for the ‗Coloured‘ people, who include the Khoisan community, who are relatively behind in terms of accessing university education compared to other groups. The question to be answered is how are the Khoisan people, as the aboriginal people in South Africa, accessing university education as their classification of being ‗Coloured‘ does not depict the actual situation prevailing in Khoisan society. Data was solicited using document search and thematically analysed. The major findings of the study are that the Khoisan people are not accessing university education equally with other groups in the country
Towards A Framework For Moulding Student Leadership In Higher Learning Institutions For A Changing And Dynamic Terrain In Quest For Creating Sustainable Futures In Zimbabwe
No full textThis study intends to develop and introduce a framework that can be used in Zimbabwe‘s higher education institutions in moulding student leadership that suit the changing dynamics of these institutions. In a bid to know how the terrain and dynamics are changing in higher education institutions, the role of student leadership, and the strategies being implemented to foster student leadership, this study therefore seeks to develop a framework that guides the development of student leadership and enforce it in a sustainable manner that leads to the fulfilment of the needs of students as well the good governance of higher education institutions. The adoption of a student leadership framework includes certain policies such as the Student Representative Council (SRC), which governs or regulates student leadership on campus. Moulding student leadership implies the introduction of a methodology or concept that can be employed to achieve the required results. Hence, the aim of this study is to proffer a leadership framework for higher education institutions. The study used desktop analysis to gather and analyse the qualitative information presented in this document. The results indicated that a framework is significant for strengthening student leadership in Zimbabwe. A framework proved important for the proper development of leadership skills in students as well as providing the legal foundation on how functional it can be through policies guiding it. It can be argued that though a framework can be drafted and introduced to these institutions, without enforcement, it is meaningless. It can be argued that the framework is the way to go towards the empowerment of student leaders in school governance and the expected leadership that will result in sustainability of higher education institutions regardless of the current changes. The study recommends enforcement of a leadership framework and the assessment of the success of the framework in moulding student leaders
The Emerging War On Drug And Substance Abuse The Case Of Harare Central Business District, Zimbabwe
No full textThe world over, particularly in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, there have been growing cases of drug and substance abuse that pose a serious threat to concerted efforts aimed at strengthening public health systems in the region. The upsurge in drug and substance abuse has distressing implications on the socio-economic lives of individuals and communities at large. This is epitomised by rampant cases of criminal activities, increasing healthcare needs, rehabilitative services and reduced labour productivity, all of which are detrimental to communities’ public health sustainability. This study interrogates the implications of drug and substance abuse with perspectives from Harare, using a qualitative research approach. In-depth interviews and document searches were also conducted. Major findings indicate that the uptake of most drugs being abused is meant to treat particular ailments, and prevention and treatment are the major adopted strategies to arrest the scourge, as awareness campaigns on dangers associated with drug abuse have increased. This study suggests the imperative need for punitive measures to be harnessed to deter perpetrators and promoters of drug and substance abuse that will ultimately assist in strengthening public health systems in SubSaharan Africa
Structure, Function and Performance of the Financial Services Sector in Zimbabwe since 1980
No full textThis article diagnoses and discusses the structure, function and performance of the financial services sector in Zimbabwe since 1980. It adopted a document review approach. An extensive literature scanning from reports, plans, statutes and statutory instruments was done. It made use of thematic analysis to understand and assess the financial service sector in Zimbabwe during the post-colonial era to date. The financial sector in Zimbabwe has gone through various economic policy regimes since independence in April 1980. After it attained independence during this first decade, Zimbabwe‘s financial sector was still relatively small and dominated by foreign institutions. The country has experienced financial repression and high financing costs have discouraged domestic investment. High real interest rates continue to limit private credit growth, despite low financial intermediation due to lack of effective competition and a high level of non-performing loans. While the effects of mild, periodic financial repression on growth are ambiguous, there is adequate evidence that large negative interest rates cannot be sustained and are eventually leading to reduced growth. Therefore, there is need for an efficient financial system that enhances a country‘s growth prospects by channelling resources to their most productive uses, thereby fostering a more efficient allocation of resources. It also helps boost aggregate saving and investment rates, thus speeding up the accumulation of physical capital. Finally, growth is enhanced by strengthening competition and stimulating innovative activities, promoting dynamic efficiency
Politics and Ethics in Professional Planning in Zimbabwe
No full textPolitics can either be democratic, monarchical, oligarchic or authoritarian. This depends on the rule of the country and its acceptance of the rule. How then do politics and ethics relate? The leaders’ role is to attain and maintain high standards in their private and work lives. This article explores and discusses the argument that politics in Zimbabwe has not only negatively affected planning, but has also had detrimental effects on professional planning ethics. The professional planner\u27s virtues have been compromised in certain situations. It is against the background that politics and planning are interlinked; planning caters for the good of citizens and politics aims at delivering to the people. The article plugs the gap in the literature that professional planning ethics can be eroded or built upon by politics. Evidence points to a few issues: politics can be a hindrance to planning activities because of the differences between politicians and planners; professional planning ethics can be eroded by politics; and planners face a variety of ethical issues due to difference in cultures and value
The Project Lifecycle in the Political and Economic Cycles in the Developing World Case of Zimbabwe
No full textThis article is built on a study that investigated a development projects\u27 life cycle in the context of Zimbabwe\u27s political and economic cycles. These projects bring about visible and tangible public goods that can be used as evidence that development is taking place. The study\u27s main goal was to figure out the reasons for the failure of some megaprojects in Zimbabwe within the context of political and economic cycles and provide recommendations on improving that nexus. This study\u27s approach included a desktop review and topic and content analysis for in[1]depth analysis. As argued in the study findings, numerous projects that have been set to fit in particular political and economic periods, have failed to meet the completion deadlines because of constraints within and beyond the project’s control. These include unsustainable use of resources, poor project planning, lack of stakeholder involvement, incompetent project managers, poor inadequate monitoring and evaluation and lack of funding and an unconducive political climate, resulting in the so-called white elephants
Editorial The Intersection Of Leadership Governance And Development Futures
No full textLeadership and governance play a critical role in the development of a country\u27s vision. Poor leadership and governance cause the development of the economy and national growth index to be low and vice versa. The study seeks to discuss ―futures‖ — meaning a time perceived to come in the near future hope of life and as man lives taking into consideration critical aspects of leadership, governance and development. The methodology used desktop review of different articles on leadership, governance and development through reviewing magazines, government reports and online articles. The study notes that futures differ in different contexts used, environments and cultural contexts used. The study argues that without leadership, good governance and development, a country is bound to a great recession and low economic performance. Results on the ground note that Africa is different and context is defined in determining its future due to various factors that include science, innovation and technology to mention a few. The study recommends that African youths should be upfront and that decision-making should be made in conjunction with the public at large
Groundwater depletion and its implications for rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe
No full textThis study critically explores the adverse impacts of groundwater depletion on the livelihoods of people in the rural areas of Zimbabwe. Water is one of the most important aspects of rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe as most of these livelihoods are centred on agriculture. We proffer the argument that, owing to the adverse effects of climate change, water scarcity has become more common in most areas and its effects are being felt and adversely experienced among the livelihoods in various rural settings where the supply of clean water has always been a major problem. This study is based on primary and secondary data with primary data collected through field surveys. Many rural residents were interviewed through questionnaires on how the depletion of water is a major crisis and threat to their livelihoods. Secondary data sources including articles, journals, books, report documents and case studies from various recognised publications. The data was analysed using qualitative techniques and presented using thematic analysis. The findings claim that the depletion of groundwater is a major threat to the livelihoods of the rural population. The reduction of groundwater has led to the abandonment of agricultural livelihoods by the people in Zimbabwe’s rural areas. The depletion of groundwater is a result of continued use with failure to recharge. Due to the chain of reliance on agriculture and crop cultivation in rural areas, most livelihoods are affected by the groundwater crisis. There are no more or less surplus products to trade for other goods or income and those relying on selling labour continue to suffer more and migrate to urban areas for better opportunities thus having an impact on population distribution in rural areas. Lack of other means of acquiring water and outbreak of diseases have a huge influence also on livelihoods. The study concludes that rural livelihoods need to be rethought and ways must be sought of ensuring robust and sustainable rural communities. It is proposed that smart technologies should be used for rural livelihoods