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Editorial Note
Bamidele Olajide7

Post-Pandemic Development Crisis: Can BRICS Forge a New Path for Global Cooperation Amidst Western Failures and Rising Global Challenges?
Erameh Nicholas Idris, Costa Hofisi and Bobby Moroe25


Internal Marketing as a Managerial Tool in Fintech-Enabled Banking Environments
Prosper Kweku Hoeyi, Jabulani Simon Tshabalala and Tshililo Ruddy Farisani45


Navigating Bi-Lateral and Multi-Lateral Digital Partnerships: South Africa's Experience in Shaping Africa's Digital Economy
Khulisile Judith Nkuna, Innocent Zitha and Sikhumbuzo Sibuso Khoza65


Exposition of the Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs in Commercialising Cannabis in Limpopo Province
Maumela M.R., Nkondo L.G., Khohomela N.T., and Lavhelani P.D.87


A Rainbow Nation with Political-Ideological Conflict: South Africa's Post 2024 Election Analysis
Thabang R Motswaledi and Phemelo O Marumo103


Investigating Parallel Structure Competence in Academic Writing among First-Year Students at a South African University
Ndishunwani Vincent Demana121


Evaluating Stakeholder Experiences and Perceptions of the COVID-19 Curriculum Recovery Programme in Enhancing English First Additional Language Academic Outcomes
Vele RJ, Tshikota SL and TM Badugela137


Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Security, and Media Literacy: A Constructivist Analysis of Nigeria's Post Pandemic Development Trajectories
Solomon Temitope, Josiah Obong, Bamidele Olajide and Olatunji Olabimpe Ajoke 159


A Systematic Literature Review of the Impacts of Climate Change on the Ecosystem in the Global South
Lindiwe- Memory Ndaleni-Sibiya and Omololu Fagbadebo 181


Ubuntu Philosophy and The Leadership Crisis in Africa
Onuk Bulus Ojem and Phemelo O. Marumo201


Fighting Kleptocracy in Africa and the Quest for Equity and Development: Africa's Struggle Against Graft and Malfeasance
Tsoaledi Daniel Thobejane223


Analyzing Nigeria's Quest for Sustainable Development Goal 8 through the N-Power Initiative
Samuel Chukwudi Agunyai, Victor Ojakorotu and Israel Toba Afolabi241


Smuggling Dynamics and Intervention of the Nigeria Customs Service In Border Communities: A Review
John Peter Ekerete and Kazeem Oyedele Lamidi 261


Digitalization and the Provision of Good Governance in South Africa
Mooki Lobelo279


Cultural and Heritage Tourism as a Potential Driver for Economic Development and Poverty Alleviation in Lagos State, Nigeria
Abiose, O. Adejumoke and Joram Ndlovu299


The role of organisational culture and open innovation in the South African Automotive Components Manufacturing sector
Victor Ojakorotu317


The Ecological, Social, and Economic Factors that Contribute to Sustainable Aquaculture Development within King Cetshwayo District Municipality, South Africa
Precious Khonzile Mthiyane and Innocent Simphiwe Nojiyeza335

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