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Global Capital’s 21st Century
Repositioning:
Between COVID-19 and the Fourth
Industrial Revolution on Africa
Edited by
Rewai Makamani, Artwell
Nhemachena & Oliver Mtapuri
Langaa Research & Publishing CIG
Mankon, Bamenda
Publisher:
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About the Authors
Rewai Makamani is Associate Professor, Head of Department, and
former Associate Dean: Research and Innovation at the Namibia
University of Science and Technology (NUST), and a Research
Fellow of the University of South Africa (UNISA). He has taught at
the University of Zimbabwe among others. He holds a PhD degree
from UNISA (AFL: Specializing in Applied Linguistics and
Communication) and a Master of Arts in African Languages and
Literature, Master of Arts in Language for Specific Purposes,
Bachelor of Arts Honours and Graduate Certificate in Education
from the University of Zimbabwe including a number of professional
qualifications. He has supervised and examined students’ research
projects in Language, Literature and Communication. He has
published book chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals. His
research interests are in Text Linguistics, Critical Discourse Analysis
of land, cultural, courtroom, parliamentary, media and healthcare
communication discourses.
Artwell Nhemachena holds a PhD in Social Anthropology, MSc in
Sociology and Social Anthropology, BSc Honours Degree in
Sociology. In addition to having a good mix of social science and law
courses in his undergraduate studies, he also has a Certificate in Law
and a Diploma in Education. He has lectured in Zimbabwe before
pursuing his PhD studies in South Africa. His current areas of
research interest are Knowledge Studies; Development Studies;
Environment; Resilience; Food Security and Food Sovereignty;
Industrial Sociology; Agnotology, Sociology and Social
Anthropology of Conflict and Peace; Transformation; Sociology and
Social Anthropology of Science and Technology Studies, Democracy
and Governance; Relational Ontologies; Decoloniality and
Anthropological/Sociological Jurisprudence. He has published over
80 book chapters and journal articles in accredited and peer-reviewed
platforms. He has also published over eighteen books in accredited
and peer reviewed platforms. At the University of Namibia, he chairs
the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Seminar Series on
Researching, Writing and Publishing. Artwell Nhemachena is also a
Research Fellow in the College of Humanities of the University of
South Africa. He has also been appointed a visiting Professor at
Kobe University, Japan.
Oliver Mtapuri is a Professor in Development Studies at the School
of Built Environment and Development in the College of
Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa.
Oliver is also the Interim South African Research Chairs Initiative
(SARChI) chair in Applied Poverty Reduction Assessment, funded
by the National Research Foundation (Grant no. 71220) and the
Department of Science and Innovation. His areas of research interest
include poverty, inequality, redistribution, public employment
programmes, community-based tourism, research methodologies,
climate change and project management.
Christopher Chikandiwa obtained his PhD (Leadership Studies)
from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, MBA (Operations,
Entrepreneurship & Innovation) from WHU (Germany), M.Com
(Business Economics) from the University of Fort Hare, as well as
the Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) from the University of
Zimbabwe. He is a Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain
Management at the Graduate School of Business and Leadership,
University of KwaZulu-Natal. He also taught Purchasing and
Operations Management at the University of Fort Hare. Dr
Chikandiwa has vast experience and research interest in supply chain
management, operations research, project management, project
planning, real options analysis, innovation management and
entrepreneurship.
Anthony Chirimuuta holds an M.Phil. in Curriculum Policy,
Planning and Management from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University, South Africa, an M.Ed. in (Physics) from the University
of Zimbabwe, a B.Ed. in Physics from the University of Zimbabwe
and a Certificate in Education, majoring in Biology, Chemistry and
Physics, from the University of Zimbabwe. He has published papers
and chapters in refereed platforms. Above all he has written a book
entitled Systematic Approach to Curriculum Planning: Curriculum Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation and Quality Control. His research interests are
in the interface of Indigenous Knowledge systems, Science and
Technology.
Chipo Chirimuuta holds a PhD from The University of South
Africa (UNISA), an MA in African Languages and Literature degree
from the University of Zimbabwe, a BA Special Honours degree in
African Languages from the University of Zimbabwe, a BA general
degree (majoring in English, Ndebele, and History) from the
University of Zimbabwe, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Media and
Society Studies from the Midlands State University and a Post-
Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Zimbabwe.
She is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of
Culture and Heritage Studies at the Zimbabwe Open University. Her
research work is centred on indigenous knowledge systems,
indigenous languages, culture and gender, culture and heritage,
language and the media vis-à-vis their contribution to the
development of the people’s understanding of themselves, their
historical experience, and their spaces on the global world as well as
their self-identity.
Aaron Rwodzi holds a PhD in History. He is currently a lecturer in
the Department of History under the Faculty of Humanities and
Social Sciences at the Catholic University of Zimbabwe. His areas of
research interest include political and social history, democracy,
ethnicity, and culture.
Edmore Dube holds a PhD and he is a Senior Lecturer in the
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Great Zimbabwe
University. His research interests are in the areas of religion, health
and justice resonating with the common good, and mediated by
religio-cultural processes. His publications include, The Great
Zimbabwe Monuments and Challenges in African Heritage Management; and
Enhancing Human Flourishing: Reflections on the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’
Conference as an Enduring Prophetic Voice (1957-2017), both published by
African Sun Media; The Search for Justice and Peace: Reflections on the
Jambanja Discourse as an Articulation of Justice Foreshadowing Peace
published by Routledge; The Ass-load: A Symbolic Re-appraisal of the Bible
and Gender Troubles in Africa, published by the University of Bamberg
Press; and Zimbabwe Land Tenure Impact on Development and Justice
Delivery published by Langaa. His current chapter on Inclusive contextual
approach in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which observes the
communitarian nature of African health systems and African
solutions to African problems, falls perfectly into the general schema.
Enna Sukutai Gudhlanga holds a holds a Doctor of Literature and
Philosophy in African Languages from the University of South
Africa. She is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the
Department of Languages and Literature at Zimbabwe Open
University. Her research interests are gender in literary and cultural
studies. Enna holds certificates in Gender Mainstreaming from
OSSREA, CODESRIA and UNIDEP. She is also a research fellow
at the University of South Africa and is a rising star of the Circle of
the Concerned African Women Theologians. Enna is interested in
the study of Africa and the development of its literatures, cultures,
and world outlooks. Her main concern is the ultimate self-definition
and complete mastery of the African people’s own life. Enna has
consistently researched and published on gender and literature. Her
publications include: Gender, Politics and Land Use in Zimbabwe, 1980-
2012 (Dakar: CODESRIA, 2015). She has presented papers on
gender issues at many international conferences and been awarded
research grants by several organisations to research on gender issues
in Zimbabwe. Enna is also interested in socio-linguistic issues like
democracy, language rights, planning and policy.
Angeline Mavis Madongonda is a holder of a Master of Arts
degree in English and is a senior lecturer in the Department of
Languages and Literature at the Zimbabwe Open University.
Currently she is the Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Arts in
English and Communication Studies. She is an accomplished
researcher and academic and she has authored a number of journal
articles which include “‘Knock Knock Knock’ The paradox of the
Music genre and Serious Discourse in HIV and AIDS
Communication” (2019) in African Journal of Rhetoric and “Surviving a
rabid economy: The current cash crisis and its threat to security and
governance in the monetary sector in Zimbabwe” (2019) in Journal
Africa Development, with E S Gudhlanga. Her research interests include
Postcolonial Studies, Corpus Linguistics and Ecocriticism. Her
current research focus is on marginalised voices in both traditional
and contemporary writings in Zimbabwe and Africa. Angeline is a
doctoral candidate at the Zimbabwe Open University.
Hatikanganwi Mapudzi holds a PhD in Communication from the
University of Fort Hare, Postgraduate Diploma in Media
Management and the Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies,
both from Rhodes University. She has also successfully completed
the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education with the Namibia
University of Science and Technology. She is a lecturer in the
Department of Communication, Faculty of Human Sciences at the
Namibia University of Science and Technology. She teaches various
courses which include Research Methods, Gender Studies,
Advertising and Public Relations. She also supervises postgraduate
students in the Department of Communication. Her research
interests are in the areas of journalism, ICTs and democracy, higher
education in the fourth industrial revolution, health communication,
indigenous languages, as well as gender issues. She is also a member
of the Professional Editors’ Guild.
Collin Kamalizeni is an educationist and researcher in Business and
sociology and is involved in the field of gender equality and advocates
against gender-based violence. He has also researched extensively on
the role of women leadership in public enterprises, earning a PhD in
Business Administration and gender from the University of
KwaZulu-Natal. Collin has also been actively involved in educational
leadership helping out young female leaders to courageously enter
into the male dominated managerial and leadership positions. He also
holds an MBA, focusing on strategic planning and management and
a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Economics and Education.
Ntandokazulu Siwela holds a Master’s in Development Studies
from the University of Fort Hare, where her thesis focused on
curriculum relevance to societal needs. A member of the Public
Relations Institute of South Africa, she started her career as a Sports
Journalist for the Beats Magazine and later became the magazine’s
editor. She also worked as the Alumni Relations Officer for the
University of Fort Hare, a role that saw her doing a lot of research to
ensure the publishing of The Fort Harian magazine. Further, she was
involved in research across countries to enable the university to set
up Alumni chapters in various provinces and countries. She has
tutored at the University of Fort Hare in various Communications
related subjects. She also lectured at the MSC college where she
taught Public Relations, Business Communication, Research
Methods, Marketing, Office Secretarial Techniques and
HIV/Counselling. Miss Siwela has a passion for research and her
interests include communication for development, health
communication, the use of ICTs for development, Advertising, and
the role of religion in community development.
Memory Muteeri graduated with a PhD in Communications from
the North West University, a Master of Media Studies from the
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa. Currently,
she is a freelance communication Consultant and Researcher. She has
previously worked as a Research Monitor for Regional Mixed
Migration Secretariat (RMMS), carrying out interviews with adult and
child migrants along the southern Africa route. She was a Tutor in
the Department of Communication, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University and a Communication and Marketing Coordinator for the
Community Veterinary Clinic in Port Elizabeth. Her research focuses
on ICTs and Social Media.
Peter Masvotore is an ordained Minister of the Methodist Church
in Zimbabwe and a part time tutor with the Zimbabwe Open
University (ZOU). He has published articles in peer reviewed
journals, wrote books and presented papers at international
Conferences. Cantact number +263774958353 email
[email protected]
Rumbidzai E. Makamani is a teacher. She holds a Masters’ in
Education (Adult Education) Degree, Bachelor of Adult Education
Honours from the University of South Africa, Bachelor of Education
(Special Needs) Degree from Great Zimbabwe University, Executive
Certificate in Strategic HIV/AIDS Project Management from the
University of Zimbabwe, and a Diploma in Education. Her research
interest are vested in education matters in schools and issues of the
vulnerable societies.
Susan Shamaoma Katowa holds a Master of Education Degree in
Curriculum Studies and Honours Bachelor of Education with
Specialisation in Inclusive Education. Her current writing is an
expression of the emerging 4IR and wreaked havoc of the novel
coronavirus pandemic in the education system. She is passionate
about knowledge sharing which prompts her interest in conducting
educational research.
Ndinaani Mwashita is a PhD candidate with the University of
South Africa (UNISA). She obtained an Honours degree in Teaching
and Learning from North West University (South Africa) and went
on to complete her Master of Education degree in Curriculum
Studies with the Midlands State University (Zimbabwe). Her area of
research is Social Science and Curriculum Development.
Lizazi Eugene Libebe is a former Magistrate and lectures in the
Faculty of Law University of Namibia Department of Public Law and
Jurisprudence. He holds a B-juris degree & LLB (UNAM); LMM in
International Law (UCT). His areas of interest and publications
include public international law, natural resources law, economic law,
environmental law and policy, African jurisprudence, decolonization,
criminal law and procedure, law of evidence, family law, legislative
drafting, sociology, philosophy, management, higher education, and
multi-disciplinary research.
Pilisano Masake is an international law scholar. He holds an LLD
– public law: international criminal law (Stellenbosch University),
LLM (Stellenbosch University), Masters in Policing Practice
(Southern Business School), LLB and B-Juris (UNAM), a Lecturer
and Acting Head of Department in the Department of Social
Sciences, the Faculty of Human Sciences at the Namibia University
of Science and Technology. A former police officer with the rank of
Detective Chief Inspector – Namibian Police Force. The co-founder
of the Unam Law Review and serving as Head Articles Editor till 2013.
A co-author of various articles and book chapters. Further, co-
authored a book “The Law of Pre-Trial Criminal Procedure in Namibia”.
Serving, – community engagement, with the Namibia Red Cross
Society a non-profit humanitarian-based institution. Further, serving
as a Listed Professional Investigator for the International Criminal
Court (ICC) – duties, including, investigating core international
crimes, such as: genocide, crime against humanity, war crimes, and
crime of aggression – crimes that are punishable by the ICC.
Pilisano’s areas of expertise include – international law, niche:
international criminal law, with a particular interest in corporate
criminal liability for international crimes.
Munyaradzi Mukesi is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Dean of
Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences
at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). He is
a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist in clinical and chemical
pathology with the Health Professions Council of Namibia and has
extensive experience in laboratory diagnostics. His research focuses
on maternal and neonatal issues and laboratory diagnostics in general
and has published several papers and book chapters. He holds a PhD
(Microbiology) from the University of Fort Hare, Master of Medicine
degree in Biochemistry from the University of Zimbabwe and a Post
graduate Certificate in Higher Education from NUST. He teaches
clinical chemistry, immunology, research methodology, and
integrated clinical pathophysiology. He has successfully supervised
and graduated several honours and masters students. Currently, he is
