Joram Ndlovu
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 332108 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Joram Ndlovu |
| PRENOMES | Joram |
| SOBRENOME | Ndlovu |
| ASSINATURA | NDLOVU J |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| ORCID | 0009-0004-2945-031X |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 23 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2014 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
From “mother of the nation” to “unfit for office”
This study examines how mainstream news media in Malawi and South Africa frame women who move from established political positions into contests for executive leadership, addressing a gap in comparative Southern African research on the gendered mediation of presidential legitimacy. Using a comparative qualitative content analysis of 102 articles from Malawi24 and Independent Online (IOL), the study analyses coverage of Joyce Banda and Nkosazana D…
Media, Constitutionalism, and Democracy in Zimbabwe
Media plays a crucial role in constitutionalism and democracy. Research on the linkages between these concepts is critical, especially in the postcolonial African context, where presidential term limits and the subversion of constitutional mandates to extend or abolish such limits remain a persistent challenge. This paper draws on framing theory to investigate the contested political narratives regarding Zimbabwe's proposed extension of the Presi…
Rethinking public participation in South Africa’s local governance system
Public participation is a fundamental constitutional pillar in South Africa’s democratic governance, yet the translation of this principle into practice remains a persistent challenge, particularly at local government level. This systematic review examines the barriers undermining effective public participation in local government, through synthesising evidence from peer-reviewed literature, policy documents, and institutional reports published b…
Examining the Gendered Narratives in News Coverage of Joyce Banda
A growing body of literature recognises media narratives’ influence in shaping public perceptions of leadership and governance. Studies suggest that women presidential aspirants are often framed within symbolic constraints, where they are perceived as capable leaders in supportive roles but not as legitimate rulers. This study systematically reviews news coverage of Malawi’s first female president, Joyce Banda, examining how the media differentia…
Institutional Dynamics of Health System Strengthening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This study examines the role of institutional governance in strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The systematic review synthesizes findings from 75 studies to explore key themes such as leadership and institutional capacity, decentralisation, accountability mechanisms, financing and resource allocation, and digital governance. The study employs the institutional theory as a framework for analysis. The analysis…
Domestic Challenges in South Africa Affecting Regional Integration
South Africa has contributed significantly to global integration by adopting the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals in Paris 2019 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. South Africa has sought to strengthen Southern African Development Community integration to fight poverty and develop new ideas on technology and markets. South Africa’s multi-racial elections were held in 1994, which saw the African National Congress become the first demo…
Youth Participation in Climate Action in Sub-Saharan Africa
This study explores the intricate barriers and potential pathways to achieving meaningful youth engagement in climate action across Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim was to critically examine the socio-structural factors that either hinder or facilitate effective participation. Employing a comprehensive desktop study methodology, this research synthesizes and analyzes a broad range of existing academic literature, policy reports, and documented case st…
Reimagining North-South Research Collaborations in the Face of Global Climate Change
The escalating impacts of global climate change and variability pose unprecedented challenges, particularly for the Global South, which bears a disproportionate burden of environmental change. The objective of this study was to examine how North–South research collaborations could strengthen climate change adaptation in developing regions by leveraging information and communication technologies (ICTs), identifying key barriers and enablers, and p…
Gender-Based Violence ‘Matters’
Gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa continues to be a critical issue affecting the society. It is deeply entrenched within patriarchal structures shaped by historical injustices of colonialism and apartheid. Despite several legislative and policy initiatives aimed at addressing the scourge of GBV, media representations often perpetuate traditional gender stereotypes and biased narratives. Evidence from previous studies highlights the role…
Church-Led Social Capital and Public-Health Approaches to Youth Violence in Urban Zimbabwe
Youth violence in Zimbabwe’s high-density suburbs has evolved into a severe public-health emergency, entrenching trauma, fuelling substance abuse, and amplifying structural inequities. Christian churches remain the most pervasive civic institutions in these settings, commanding high moral authority, psychosocial reach, and convening power. However, the mechanisms by which churches mitigate violence, and the constraints they face, continue to be u…
Church leaders as agents of peace
This article examines the multifaceted role of church leaders in mitigating political violence in Zimbabwe. The study draws on empirical qualitative interviews with church leaders to explore how they harness their social and religious connections, political engagement, religious authority and mediation skills to achieve successful mitigation and prevention of violent conflict. The study reveals that the roles of church leaders in mitigating polit…
Urban Climate Change and the Realities of the Poor
Urban areas, particularly those inhabited by marginalized populations, face many challenges in promoting sustainable livelihoods and enhancing well-being. These challenges are further exacerbated by the direct and indirect consequences of climate change, amplifying pre-existing socioeconomic vulnerability and entrenching inequalities. A comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationships between urban poverty, climate-induced vulnerabiliti…
Gendered Political Violence and the Church in Africa
This study investigates the gendered effects of political violence on women (and children) from a church leader perspective. This paper critically examines the role of church leadership in protecting vulnerable groups in society (particularly women and children) and interrogates how church leadership has incorporated women and children into peacebuilding programmes. Using qualitative methods, in-depth interviews were conducted with church leaders…
No to Third Term! Pastoral Statement by the Church in Zimbabwe as an Indictment on President Mnangagwa's Bid to Amend the Constitution
The Second Republic of Zimbabwe has witnessed continued political and socio-economic crises. Despite the worsening crisis under the new dispensation, there have been calls for extending the current administration's term limit beyond 2028. The impending crisis has attracted several responses and criticisms across various sectors. The church collective in Zimbabwe has raised concerns over the crisis and issued several statements commenting on the d…
Using Community Nutrition Gardening as Rural Re-Greening and Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Coping with chronically variable yields of food crops is critical for the survival of farm households in marginal environments where agro-climatic conditions are challenging. As such, to alleviate the effects of climate change, rural households implement various strategies, including community nutrition gardening, to tackle livelihood-related challenges. This study examines the role of community nutrition gardening as a strategy for adapting to c…
Complexities of Conflict
The conflict between humans and wildlife can result in negative impacts on both parties and hinder conservation efforts. By predicting how conflict risks may change with a growing agricultural sector and human population under a changing climate, policymakers can effectively allocate resources for mitigating and conserving conflict-prone species and regions. This study investigated the drivers of human-elephant conflict in Lupane, Zimbabwe, empha…
An Interrogation into the Effects of International Parenting on the Social and Emotional Health of Adolescents in Three Rural Districts of Zimbabwe
The changing geopolitical environment, economic transformations and technological advancements have prompted the intensified movement of people in a great diversity of forms. Transnational parenting has emerged as a significant and intricate global occurrence within today’s migration patterns. While scholarly and policy discussions on international parenting are increasing, there is a lack of firsthand narratives specifically addressing the situa…
Building positive Zimbabwean tourism festival, event and destination brand image and equity
This article aims to explore the concept of tourism festival and event destination branding and relate it to practices in Zimbabwean festivals and tourism events. The article is therefore based on the following objectives: to understand the concept of tourism festival, event and destination brand image in Zimbabwe; to explain its essence and importance in Zimbabwe; to explore the brand process by mainly looking at market analysis, brand developme…
Improving Citizen Services through Digital Transformation in Local Government Post Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and quickly spread across the world resulting in millions of deaths. The efforts to curtail the spread of the virus during the pandemic resulted in governments across the world pronouncing measures to restrict the movement of people, introducing curfews, instilling travel bans and encouraging people to stay at home. These unprecedented restrictions have resulted in the disruptions of the global economy. Faced wit…
Evaluating the Role of Small Private Tourism Businesses in Poverty Alleviation
Private tourism businesses in Namibia are faced with the challenge of establishing a business environment where their positive impacts on local communities and employees are maximized. The main objective of the paper was to assess the impact of corporate social responsibility in reducing poverty and its role in uplifting rural livelihoods. A sample of 75 middle managers and employees and 10 representatives of the Hai//kom San of the Ombika commun…
She does not want to cook for me”
Women continue to play critical roles in our society both formally and informally. One such role; especially in the private space of the home, is the expectation placed on a woman to prepare food. Such expectations have generated embedded meanings for Zulu women, who are the focus of this study. In this study five men in courtship relationships with women were interviewed. We show through in-depth interviews of 20 women (10 working and 10 non-wor…
Governance, Capacity and Devolution of Community based Tourism Enterprises in Namibia
Defying Extinction Through Conservation
Direct benefits of biodiversity conservation have been a subject of debate over the past two decades. Despite the accelerated growth of CBNRM initiatives meant to redress the neglected communities and bring socioeconomic development to remote areas, the challenge is to develop innovative instruments for channeling conservation investments efforts directly for individual gain and collective wealth and well-being of communities. To appreciate the v…
She does not want to cook for me”
Women continue to play critical roles in our society both formally and informally. One such role; especially in the private space of the home, is the expectation placed on a woman to prepare food. Such expectations have generated embedded meanings for Zulu women, who are the focus of this study. In this study five men in courtship relationships with women were interviewed. We show through in-depth interviews of 20 women (10 working and 10 non-wor…
No to Third Term! Pastoral Statement by the Church in Zimbabwe as an Indictment on President Mnangagwa's Bid to Amend the Constitution
The Second Republic of Zimbabwe has witnessed continued political and socio-economic crises. Despite the worsening crisis under the new dispensation, there have been calls for extending the current administration's term limit beyond 2028. The impending crisis has attracted several responses and criticisms across various sectors. The church collective in Zimbabwe has raised concerns over the crisis and issued several statements commenting on the d…
Governance, Capacity and Devolution of Community based Tourism Enterprises in Namibia
Defying Extinction Through Conservation
Direct benefits of biodiversity conservation have been a subject of debate over the past two decades. Despite the accelerated growth of CBNRM initiatives meant to redress the neglected communities and bring socioeconomic development to remote areas, the challenge is to develop innovative instruments for channeling conservation investments efforts directly for individual gain and collective wealth and well-being of communities. To appreciate the v…
She does not want to cook for me”
Women continue to play critical roles in our society both formally and informally. One such role; especially in the private space of the home, is the expectation placed on a woman to prepare food. Such expectations have generated embedded meanings for Zulu women, who are the focus of this study. In this study five men in courtship relationships with women were interviewed. We show through in-depth interviews of 20 women (10 working and 10 non-wor…
Evaluating the Role of Small Private Tourism Businesses in Poverty Alleviation
Private tourism businesses in Namibia are faced with the challenge of establishing a business environment where their positive impacts on local communities and employees are maximized. The main objective of the paper was to assess the impact of corporate social responsibility in reducing poverty and its role in uplifting rural livelihoods. A sample of 75 middle managers and employees and 10 representatives of the Hai//kom San of the Ombika commun…
Improving Citizen Services through Digital Transformation in Local Government Post Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and quickly spread across the world resulting in millions of deaths. The efforts to curtail the spread of the virus during the pandemic resulted in governments across the world pronouncing measures to restrict the movement of people, introducing curfews, instilling travel bans and encouraging people to stay at home. These unprecedented restrictions have resulted in the disruptions of the global economy. Faced wit…
Complexities of Conflict
The conflict between humans and wildlife can result in negative impacts on both parties and hinder conservation efforts. By predicting how conflict risks may change with a growing agricultural sector and human population under a changing climate, policymakers can effectively allocate resources for mitigating and conserving conflict-prone species and regions. This study investigated the drivers of human-elephant conflict in Lupane, Zimbabwe, empha…
An Interrogation into the Effects of International Parenting on the Social and Emotional Health of Adolescents in Three Rural Districts of Zimbabwe
The changing geopolitical environment, economic transformations and technological advancements have prompted the intensified movement of people in a great diversity of forms. Transnational parenting has emerged as a significant and intricate global occurrence within today’s migration patterns. While scholarly and policy discussions on international parenting are increasing, there is a lack of firsthand narratives specifically addressing the situa…
Building positive Zimbabwean tourism festival, event and destination brand image and equity
This article aims to explore the concept of tourism festival and event destination branding and relate it to practices in Zimbabwean festivals and tourism events. The article is therefore based on the following objectives: to understand the concept of tourism festival, event and destination brand image in Zimbabwe; to explain its essence and importance in Zimbabwe; to explore the brand process by mainly looking at market analysis, brand developme…
Youth Participation in Climate Action in Sub-Saharan Africa
This study explores the intricate barriers and potential pathways to achieving meaningful youth engagement in climate action across Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim was to critically examine the socio-structural factors that either hinder or facilitate effective participation. Employing a comprehensive desktop study methodology, this research synthesizes and analyzes a broad range of existing academic literature, policy reports, and documented case st…
Reimagining North-South Research Collaborations in the Face of Global Climate Change
The escalating impacts of global climate change and variability pose unprecedented challenges, particularly for the Global South, which bears a disproportionate burden of environmental change. The objective of this study was to examine how North–South research collaborations could strengthen climate change adaptation in developing regions by leveraging information and communication technologies (ICTs), identifying key barriers and enablers, and p…
Gender-Based Violence ‘Matters’
Gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa continues to be a critical issue affecting the society. It is deeply entrenched within patriarchal structures shaped by historical injustices of colonialism and apartheid. Despite several legislative and policy initiatives aimed at addressing the scourge of GBV, media representations often perpetuate traditional gender stereotypes and biased narratives. Evidence from previous studies highlights the role…
Church-Led Social Capital and Public-Health Approaches to Youth Violence in Urban Zimbabwe
Youth violence in Zimbabwe’s high-density suburbs has evolved into a severe public-health emergency, entrenching trauma, fuelling substance abuse, and amplifying structural inequities. Christian churches remain the most pervasive civic institutions in these settings, commanding high moral authority, psychosocial reach, and convening power. However, the mechanisms by which churches mitigate violence, and the constraints they face, continue to be u…
Church leaders as agents of peace
This article examines the multifaceted role of church leaders in mitigating political violence in Zimbabwe. The study draws on empirical qualitative interviews with church leaders to explore how they harness their social and religious connections, political engagement, religious authority and mediation skills to achieve successful mitigation and prevention of violent conflict. The study reveals that the roles of church leaders in mitigating polit…
Urban Climate Change and the Realities of the Poor
Urban areas, particularly those inhabited by marginalized populations, face many challenges in promoting sustainable livelihoods and enhancing well-being. These challenges are further exacerbated by the direct and indirect consequences of climate change, amplifying pre-existing socioeconomic vulnerability and entrenching inequalities. A comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationships between urban poverty, climate-induced vulnerabiliti…
Gendered Political Violence and the Church in Africa
This study investigates the gendered effects of political violence on women (and children) from a church leader perspective. This paper critically examines the role of church leadership in protecting vulnerable groups in society (particularly women and children) and interrogates how church leadership has incorporated women and children into peacebuilding programmes. Using qualitative methods, in-depth interviews were conducted with church leaders…
No to Third Term! Pastoral Statement by the Church in Zimbabwe as an Indictment on President Mnangagwa's Bid to Amend the Constitution
The Second Republic of Zimbabwe has witnessed continued political and socio-economic crises. Despite the worsening crisis under the new dispensation, there have been calls for extending the current administration's term limit beyond 2028. The impending crisis has attracted several responses and criticisms across various sectors. The church collective in Zimbabwe has raised concerns over the crisis and issued several statements commenting on the d…
Using Community Nutrition Gardening as Rural Re-Greening and Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Coping with chronically variable yields of food crops is critical for the survival of farm households in marginal environments where agro-climatic conditions are challenging. As such, to alleviate the effects of climate change, rural households implement various strategies, including community nutrition gardening, to tackle livelihood-related challenges. This study examines the role of community nutrition gardening as a strategy for adapting to c…
From “mother of the nation” to “unfit for office”
This study examines how mainstream news media in Malawi and South Africa frame women who move from established political positions into contests for executive leadership, addressing a gap in comparative Southern African research on the gendered mediation of presidential legitimacy. Using a comparative qualitative content analysis of 102 articles from Malawi24 and Independent Online (IOL), the study analyses coverage of Joyce Banda and Nkosazana D…
Media, Constitutionalism, and Democracy in Zimbabwe
Media plays a crucial role in constitutionalism and democracy. Research on the linkages between these concepts is critical, especially in the postcolonial African context, where presidential term limits and the subversion of constitutional mandates to extend or abolish such limits remain a persistent challenge. This paper draws on framing theory to investigate the contested political narratives regarding Zimbabwe's proposed extension of the Presi…
Rethinking public participation in South Africa’s local governance system
Public participation is a fundamental constitutional pillar in South Africa’s democratic governance, yet the translation of this principle into practice remains a persistent challenge, particularly at local government level. This systematic review examines the barriers undermining effective public participation in local government, through synthesising evidence from peer-reviewed literature, policy documents, and institutional reports published b…
Examining the Gendered Narratives in News Coverage of Joyce Banda
A growing body of literature recognises media narratives’ influence in shaping public perceptions of leadership and governance. Studies suggest that women presidential aspirants are often framed within symbolic constraints, where they are perceived as capable leaders in supportive roles but not as legitimate rulers. This study systematically reviews news coverage of Malawi’s first female president, Joyce Banda, examining how the media differentia…
Institutional Dynamics of Health System Strengthening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This study examines the role of institutional governance in strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The systematic review synthesizes findings from 75 studies to explore key themes such as leadership and institutional capacity, decentralisation, accountability mechanisms, financing and resource allocation, and digital governance. The study employs the institutional theory as a framework for analysis. The analysis…
Domestic Challenges in South Africa Affecting Regional Integration
South Africa has contributed significantly to global integration by adopting the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals in Paris 2019 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. South Africa has sought to strengthen Southern African Development Community integration to fight poverty and develop new ideas on technology and markets. South Africa’s multi-racial elections were held in 1994, which saw the African National Congress become the first demo…
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