Table of Contents :

A Theoretical Debate on Sustainability and Socio-Ecological Change
Lindani Sthembele Maphumulo and Nontokozo Mkhize5

An Analysis of the Strategies Employed to ensure Ethical Conduct in South African Municipalities
Langanani Mbedzi29


Analysing the Challenges of Border Securitisation in Managing Undocumented Migration in South Africa
Siyamthanda Skota, Tyanai Masiya, Stellah Lubinga and Zama Mthombeni49


Constraints Hindering Community Participation in the Identification of Constituency Development funded Projects in Zambia's Shang'ombo Constituency
Bernard Nkumbwa and Royd Malisase75


A Critical Analysis of Wildlife Crime as a Crime against the Ecosystem and the Environment
Tula Sphokazi and Kola O. Odeku103


Revisiting Central Bank Independence and Economic Stability in South Africa
Brown J Sagoe and Gabila F Nubong121


State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Zimbabwe's Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Sector: Challenges to Preparing for the Future
Jenfan Muswere, Zenzo Lusaba Dube and Vuyo Mjimba145


The Impact of Load Shedding on the Manufacturing Sectors in South Africa
Godfrey Monyake and Mpho Lenoke165


The Vicissitudes of Inter-Governmental Relations in South Africa during COVID-19: Complexities, Prospects, and Future Lessons
Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu, Toyin Cotties Adetiba and Charity Mawire189


Towards Youth Mainstreaming in Local Government: An Analysis of Integrated Development Plans in the Ugu District in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Zethembe Mseleku211


The Role of Municipal Councillors in the Promotion of Equitable and Sustainable Service Delivery in South Africa
MM. Makola and M.M. Selepe233


Exploring E-Government in Nigeria and the National E-Government Master Plan
Henry Akwuebu and Stanley Osezua Ehiane259


Experiences and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the South African Public Policy-Making Architecture
Alouis Chilunjika285


Environmental Security and Climate Change in North Africa
John Chimezie Onu, Ernest Ituma Egba, Anikelechi, Ijeoma Genevieve, Lilian Ifunanya Nwosu and Kelechi Johnmary Ani309


Misconduct in the South African Police Service: Assessing the Causative Factors and Response Mechanisms
Khanyisa Tunzi, Ishmael Mugari and Adewale A. Olutola325


Examining Public Sector Professionalism in KwaZulu-Natal: The Role of Accountability and Ethical Leadership in Governance
U. Johnson, L. F. Ntuli and T. Ncwana349

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