Africa Renaissance – October 2024 special issue
In the pursuit of enhancing academic output and maintaining high standards of publication, Prof Rendani Tshifhumulo and Dr Kingsley Amaechi (Guest Editors) approached the editors of Africa Renaissance Journal. This journal, accredited by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and indexed by renowned databases such as SCOPUS, SABINET, EBSCO, ProQuest, ERIH PLUS, COPERNICUS, IBSS, and J-Gate, agreed to collaborate on a special issue. The resulting call for papers was sent out across South Africa, the broader African continent, and Europe.
The special issue is titled Corruption, Underdevelopment, and Poverty in Post-colonial Sub-Saharan Africa and it explores the complex relationship between these issues within the region. Drawing on interdisciplinary research, the contributions examine case studies primarily from four countries: Nigeria, South Africa, Burundi, and Zimbabwe. These essays highlight the enduring challenges of corruption, economic underdevelopment, and poverty while identifying opportunities for positive transformation.
Through a critical evaluation of transnational dynamics, the special issue delves into how corruption and underdevelopment persist across national borders, and how these challenges affect youth behaviour and political engagement in Sub-Saharan Africa. The papers also propose innovative policy interventions, grassroots initiatives, and strategies to address these issues and foster sustainable development in the region.
Following a rigorous selection process, the Guest Editors received a high volume of submissions. After thorough reviews, twelve papers were selected for publication. The articles underwent extensive blind reviews before being accepted, reflecting a commitment to scholarly rigor.
The special issue, published in October 2024, features contributions from the following institutions:
– University of Venda, South Africa
– Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria
– Durban University of Technology, Riverside Campus, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
– The Independent Institute of Education, Varsity College, Pretoria Campus, South Africa
– University of Limpopo – Sovenga, South Africa
– Directorate of Research, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru-Jos, Nigeria
– Department of Public Administration and Local Government, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
– Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
– Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
– Vinzenz Pallotti University, Vallendar, Germany
Table of Contents
1. Editorial Note – Prof Rendani Tshifhumulo and Dr Kingsley Amaechi
2. Amaechi K.E. and Stephen Azubuike Oguji: Proposing “Obinomia” as a Public Leadership Frame-work in the Re-Making of Nigeria’s Agenda
3. Egbewole Isiaka Kolawole, Sanni Oluwole Kazeem, Fagbadebo Omololu, and Akindele Iyiola Tomi-layo: Citizen-Centric Perspectives on Election Administration and Democratic Processes in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
4. Takalani Samuel Mashau: Challenges of Tribalism and Xenophobia in South Africa*
5. T Zulu and M.G. Mapaya: The Nexus of Kwaito and Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: An Intersectional Analysis
6. Obinna Charles Amaechi, Solomon Timothy Anjide, and Chekwume Anthony Okolie: Terrorism and the Development of Nigeria’s Travel and Tourism Industry
7. Godwin Onu and Arinze Ngwube: Political Leadership, Corruption, and Development in Burundi
8. Marc E. Oosthuizen and Simangele Mkhize: Saharan Africa during the Tectonic Shift Known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Case Study of South Africa
9. Kugara Stewart Lee and Tsetselelane De-cide Mdhluli: Unearthing Corruption in Extractivism for Development: A Case Study of Thathe-Fhundudzi Community in South Africa
10. Ekwugha Stanley: The Link between Religion and Poverty in Nigeria: A Philosophical Appraisal*
11. Mathebula C.J., Tshifhumulo R., and Motau V.: An Examination of South Africa’s Progress in Implementing Sustainable Development Goal No. 10 from the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development*
12. Dylan Yanano Mangani: The Two Faces of the Revolution: Dynamism, Toxicity, and Violence in Zimbabwe’s Tongogara
The Guest Editors, based on collective commitment to addressing the challenges of corruption, underdevelopment, and poverty in Post-colonial Sub-Saharan Africa, are pleased to present this compilation of diverse perspectives from scholars across the continent. The contributions reflect the complex interplay of these issues, offering valuable insights into the social, economic, and po-litical dynamics at play. This issue aims to illuminate pathways toward resolution and sustainable progress in Sub-Saharan Africa by exploring both the challenges and opportunities.
Gratitude to the University of Venda’s Research Ethics for their unwavering support throughout this process, the reviewers for their invaluable feedback, and the *Africa Renaissance Journal* for providing a platform for this important discourse. Thanks to all the contributing universities and scholars for their dedication to advancing research on these critical issues.
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