Anthony Mavuto Gunde
Biographic Data
| ID | 4911136 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anthony Mavuto Gunde |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anthony Mavuto |
| FAMILY NAME | Gunde |
| SIGNATURE | GUNDE A M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malawi |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1507-2109 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Cultural determinants of Covid-19 vaccines misinformation in Malawi
This study investigates how global misinformation and local cultural factors shape public perceptions of COVID-19 in Malawi. While misinformation about the pandemic often originates from global sources like the Internet and social media, its impact is influenced by religious and cultural narratives that resonate differently across various demographics, including gender. These ‘cultural determinants’ amplify the influence of misinformation, leadin…
Assessing the relationship between digital divide and citizens’ political participation in Africa
The proliferation of access to digital technology has raised remarkable interest regarding its various effects on everyday life, with recent studies largely focusing on financial inclusion. This study examined the influence of digital inequalities on political participation in Africa’s nascent democracies using the sixth wave of Afrobarometer data covering 36 countries and involving 49 896 respondents. The descriptive analysis shows that nearly 7…
The Role of Community Radio in Promotion of Indigenous Minority Languages and Cultures in Malawi
This article analyzes the role of community radio broadcasting in promoting indigenous minority languages and cultures in selected parts of Malawi. The study collected empirical data from two community radio stations and their surrounding populations. Using the theories of ethnolinguistic vitality and globalization, the study reveals that recent establishment of community radio stations, centered on local community development, has created opport…
The political economy of the media in Malawi
The issue of media ownership is perceived to be of great significance in the consolidation of democracy and good governance in developing democracies, such as those in sub-Saharan Africa. However, this has often been thrown into question because the journalistic practices may be influenced and controlled by their media owners who may have links to those in political power. In this article, media coverage of the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP)…
Online News Media, Religious Identity and Their Influence on Gendered Politics
The rise of the internet has offered the opportunity for the news media to communicate with audiences in many significant ways that may have profound consequences in the shaping of public opinion and transforming lives in the global sphere. Through a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), this article examines ways in which online news media could be used to reinforce gender stereotypes by promoting patriarchal religious beliefs and how this may have…
The Role of Community Radio in Promotion of Indigenous Minority Languages and Cultures in Malawi
This article analyzes the role of community radio broadcasting in promoting indigenous minority languages and cultures in selected parts of Malawi. The study collected empirical data from two community radio stations and their surrounding populations. Using the theories of ethnolinguistic vitality and globalization, the study reveals that recent establishment of community radio stations, centered on local community development, has created opport…
Online News Media, Religious Identity and Their Influence on Gendered Politics
The rise of the internet has offered the opportunity for the news media to communicate with audiences in many significant ways that may have profound consequences in the shaping of public opinion and transforming lives in the global sphere. Through a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), this article examines ways in which online news media could be used to reinforce gender stereotypes by promoting patriarchal religious beliefs and how this may have…
The political economy of the media in Malawi
The issue of media ownership is perceived to be of great significance in the consolidation of democracy and good governance in developing democracies, such as those in sub-Saharan Africa. However, this has often been thrown into question because the journalistic practices may be influenced and controlled by their media owners who may have links to those in political power. In this article, media coverage of the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP)…
The Role of Community Radio in Promotion of Indigenous Minority Languages and Cultures in Malawi
This article analyzes the role of community radio broadcasting in promoting indigenous minority languages and cultures in selected parts of Malawi. The study collected empirical data from two community radio stations and their surrounding populations. Using the theories of ethnolinguistic vitality and globalization, the study reveals that recent establishment of community radio stations, centered on local community development, has created opport…
Assessing the relationship between digital divide and citizens’ political participation in Africa
The proliferation of access to digital technology has raised remarkable interest regarding its various effects on everyday life, with recent studies largely focusing on financial inclusion. This study examined the influence of digital inequalities on political participation in Africa’s nascent democracies using the sixth wave of Afrobarometer data covering 36 countries and involving 49 896 respondents. The descriptive analysis shows that nearly 7…
Cultural determinants of Covid-19 vaccines misinformation in Malawi
This study investigates how global misinformation and local cultural factors shape public perceptions of COVID-19 in Malawi. While misinformation about the pandemic often originates from global sources like the Internet and social media, its impact is influenced by religious and cultural narratives that resonate differently across various demographics, including gender. These ‘cultural determinants’ amplify the influence of misinformation, leadin…
Political science (5 works) · Politics (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Social Media and Politics (2 works) · Subsidy (2 works) · 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak (1 work) · African history and culture studies (1 work)