Table of Contents :

Barriers and Opportunities for Sustainable Rural Development for Smallholder Farmers in the Sussundenga District, Manica Province, Mozambique
Gretchen du Plessis and Piotr Gebala7

Civil Society Funding in South Africa: Untangling the Conundrum
Peter Motwa Mampane and Ricky M Mukonza31


Contextualising University-Community Engagement as a Solution to Inclement Weather Condition Attacks Affecting Rural Communities and Informal Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Lungile Prudence Zondi, Stanley Osezua Ehiane, Sibongile JM Nhlapho55


Exploring Poverty Alleviation through Internal and International migration: Modern Migration Trends
Lawrence Korsi Vorvornator77


Foreign Aid, Loans and the Quest to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Sub-Saharan Africa
Adekunle Akinola and Nolubabalo Magam-Chaka 97


How Much Is Told? Internet-Enabled Transparency in Urban Local Authorities in Zimbabwe
Hardlife Zvoushe121


Language, Culture, and Development: A Case of African Languages in South African Universities
Zama M Mthombeni147


Navigating Uncertainty: Adapting Livelihood Strategies in Duncan Village, East London, Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Luvuyo Ntombana, Francis Sibanda and Nthabiseng Lerotholi 173


Progressive Personal Income Tax, Democracy and Income Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa
Tewa Papy Voto, Nicholas Ngepah and Ngbase Henry Gerendawele191


Effectiveness of Audio-visual Aids in the Teaching of Listening Comprehension in Government Day Secondary School, Gwagwalada, Nigeria
Adeyiga Abisoye Adedoyin, Akpan Udoh James, Mkhize, Sazelo Michael and Ojakovo Emmanuel Edafe217


Artificial Intelligence and Human Resource Management in Zimbabwe's Public Health S ector: Opportunities and Challenges
Sharon R.T. Chilunjika and Alouis Chilunjika 239


Assessing the Efficiency of Budget Implementation in Public Hospitals in the Limpopo Province South Africa
Nkhumeleni Mathobo259


Lived Experiences of International Postgraduate Students: Exploring Academic Resilience at a University Of Technology
Meshel Muzuva281


An Exploration of Water Demand Planning in South Africa in a Neo-liberal Policy Context from 2004 to 2024
Tinashe Mukonavanhu and Danielle Nel-Sanders301


Why am I a shop steward? A case of South African shop stewards
MA Matjie, C Allais and MJ Maleka329


Upscaling Digitalisation in Africa's post-COVID-19 Recovery Path: A Comparative Analysis
Aaram Gwiza, Vain D.B Jarbandhan and Leonard Chitongo353


The Role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKSs) in Sustainable Conservation of Forest Resources in the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve
Stewart Lee Kugara, Tsetselelane Decide Mdhluli and Sekgothe Mokgoatšana377


Integrating Ethnomathematical Activities in the Foundation Phase as Means of Decolonisation: Insights from Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Monicca Thulisile Bhuda401


Evaluating the Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Strategies in the healthcare sector: A comparative SWOT Analysis of Zimbabwe and South Africa
Luckmore Chivandire, Munyaradzi Saruchera and Pregala Pillay425


Challenges of Water Governance in Chris Hani District Municipality: Implications for Policy Development in South Africa
NS Matsiliza447


Youths Engagement in Agriculture: Implications for Rural Development in Nigeria
Adebayo Anthony Abayomi, Olaogun James Adeola, Akindola Rufus Boluwaji, Abimbola Hezekiah Oluremi, Oriola Bolanle, Owoseni Joseph Sina. Egbo Ken Amaechi, Abrifor Chiedu Akporaro, Fasoranti Temitayo Victor, Odedokun Ezekiel Adeyemi471


Exploring Barriers Affecting Youth Participation in Decision-Making Processes in Mogale City Local Municipality in South Africa
Stanley Maphosa489


The perceived Impact of Social Grants on Livelihood Strategies and Household Food Security among Women in Benfarm Village, Limpopo, South Africa
Phomelelo Makondo and Eleanor Ross511


Examining Factors that Influence Sustainable Water Security in South Africa
Neo Mokone and Vusi Gumede537


Harnessing Talent Economy as a Catalyst for Reducing Youth Unemployment in Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Maenetja R.E, Malatji T.L and Selelo M.E563

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