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Indonesia and Africa: questioning the origins of some of Africa’s most famous icons
(Thurlton Publishing, 2006)
In the author’s opinion there have been three far-reaching gaps in the study of Africa’s history: 1) Indonesian involvement in East and Central Africa; 2) Links between Madagascar and Eastern and South/Central Africa; and ...
A critique of the key legislative framework guiding civil liberties in Zimbabwe
(2012)
The dynamic and controversial nature of Zimbabwean politics has manifested itself
through several undemocratic practices, including restrictive legislation which sought
to diminish participatory spaces and/or curtail ...
Navigating the hills and voluntary confinement: Magweja and the socio-economic and political negotiation for space in the diamond mining landscape of Chiadzwa in Zimbabwe, 2006-2009.
(School for Basic Sciences, Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University, 2012)
This article focuses on the socio-economic and political experiences of the artisanal diamond miners and the various communities within the hills of Chiadzwa situated in the Marange area of Manicaland Province in Zimbabwe. ...
Perceptions of water access in the context of climate change by rural households in the Seke and Murewa districts, Zimbabwe
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)
The objective of the study was to assess perceptions of rural household heads with regard to various aspects of water access and climate change, and to evaluate whether there were significant differences in perceptions of ...
"Wees jouself": Afrikaner kultuurorganisasies in Rhodesië (1934-1980).
(School for Basic Sciences, Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University, 2013)
The problem of minority groups in host countries to preserve their
culture is a world-wide phenomenon. In the history of Southern Africa the
Afrikaners fundamentally experienced the same obstacles and restrictions
concerning ...
Strengthening locus standi in human rights litigation in Zimbabwe: an analysis of the provisions in the new Zimbabwean constitution
(2016)
Zimbabweans have been both victims of and witnesses to serious human rights violations over the years. Though there is wide agreement and speculation that the state and its agencies are the perpetrators of these atrocities, ...
Vereniger en opheffer: die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk in Rhodesië (1890 - 2007)
(School for Basic Sciences, Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University, 2011)
In the missionary and church history of Rhodesia (present day Zimbabwe)
the Dutch Reformed church did not concentrate exclusively on the unity
of the local Afrikaner community, but also played a pivotal role in the
upliftment ...
Perceptions on climate change and its impact on livelihoods in Hwange district, Zimbabwe
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2014)
This study investigated perceptions of rural communities on climate change and its impacts on livelihoods. The research was conducted in the semi-arid Hwange district in Matebelel and North province of Zimbabwe. The ...
Disaster event: Window of opportunity to implement global disaster policies?
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)
Disasters have been predominantly construed as destructive events causing loss of lives, livelihoods and hard-won development. Much less attention has been paid to the constructive nature of disasters as creating potential ...
Towards the protection of human rights: do the new Zimbabwean constitutional provisions on judicial independence suffice?
(2014)
If human rights are to be effectively protected in any country, the judiciary has to recognise that it also has a role to play in this regard. The rationale for this is that the judiciary has a duty to enhance and protect ...