Decolonisation in Africa an unfinished business?

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mawere, Munyaradzi
Other Authors: Tandi, Costain
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Langaa RPCIG, 2026.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front cover
  • Title page
  • Copyright
  • Notes on Contributors
  • Munyaradzi Mawere
  • Costain Tandi
  • Annah Moyo
  • Wilson Zivave
  • Zvinashe Mamvura
  • Brenda Moyo
  • Aphios Nenduva
  • Minduro Mukoti
  • Caroline Chiwizhe
  • Rodwell Kumbirai Wuta
  • Beatrice Chipo Ncube
  • Ericcson Tinashe Mapfumo
  • Mukusha Jowere
  • Table of Contents
  • 1 | Decolonisation: A Buzz Word for the 21st Century Africa
  • Introduction
  • Decolonisation in Africa
  • Why is decolonisation in Africa critical?
  • Strategic areas that need decolonisation in Africa
  • i). Education
  • Ii). Governance and political structures
  • iii). Economic Systems
  • iv). Cultural identity and heritage
  • Contributions to the book
  • References
  • 2 | 'A Snake on the Neck?' The Remnants of Colonialism in Zimbabwe's Higher and Tertiary Education
  • Introduction
  • The scramble for Africa and the dislocation of African politico-social systems
  • Higher and tertiary education curriculum in Zimbabwe
  • The remnants of colonialism in Zimbabwe's Higher and Tertiary education
  • Current State of Higher and Tertiary Education
  • Analysis of curriculum and pedagogy
  • Access and Equity Issues
  • The Role of Language and Culture
  • Language of Instruction
  • Cultural Relevance in Education
  • Case Studies
  • Universities Established during Colonial Rule
  • Contemporary institutions and their legacy
  • Policy responses and reforms
  • Government Initiatives
  • Role of NGOs and International Organisations
  • What must Zimbabwe do?
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 3 | Environmental Sovereignty in Zimbabwe: Reversing Colonial Losses in the 21st Century
  • Introduction
  • The concept of environment and environmental sovereignty
  • Pre-colonial era and environmental sovereignty
  • Colonialism and post-colonial environmental losses
  • The need for environmental sovereignty
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 4 | The Power of Word: A Missing Point of Decolonisation in Africa
  • Introduction
  • The deficiency of decolonisation in Africa
  • Selected words that need deconstruction and reconstruction
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 5 | Victimisation and Fragility of Maleness: Re-examining and Deconstructing Domesticand Sexual Violence of Women by Men
  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Research Problem
  • Theoretical framework
  • Research Methodology
  • The exegesis of biblical texts on the victimisation of maleness: Genesis 39:7-20 and Judges 16
  • The fragility and victimisation of Joseph (Genesis 39:7-20)
  • Victimisation of maleness in contemporary society
  • Its implications for contemporary society
  • Conclusion
  • Recommendations
  • Reference
  • 6 | Liberating Research and the Epistemic Space in Zimbabwe's Tertiary Education
  • Introduction
  • Background of Tertiary Education in Zimbabwe
  • Importance of Research in Tertiary Education
  • The Concept of Epistemic Space
  • Historical context in Zimbabwe
  • Institutional barriers