indigenous knowledge

The Use of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Climate Change adaptation in Zimbabwe

Authors: Liberty Takazira (University of Zimbabwe) and Prince Dzingirayi (Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe) Abstract: Climate change is a topical issue that poses threats to human development. Climate change has economic, social and ecological consequences to agriculture and food security. Therefore, incorporating Indigenous Knowledge System is an important strategy in promoting climate resilient innovations, enhancing […]

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African Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the Contemporary Era: A Historical Reflection in Sukuma Land, Tanzania

Authors: Athanasy Gregory (St. Augustine University of Tanzania), Pius Luvumwa (St. Augustine University of Tanzania), Violeth Msuya (St. Augustine University of Tanzania) and Mulokozi Abel (St. Augustine University of Tanzania) Abstract: This paper examined the Sukuma indigenous knowledge systems, which have for centuries been practiced by the Sukuma people of Tanzania. The study identified the

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Mainstreaming African Indigenous Epistemologies into Student Development in Higher Education: A Case of Zimbabwe

Authors: Crispen Mazodze (Bindura University of Science of Science Education), Jacob Mapara, PhD (Chinhoyi University of Technology) and Prof. Maria Tsvere, PhD (Chinhoyi University of Technology) Abstract: Framed in the context of decoloniality, this study advocates for the embedding of African indigenous epistemologies into student development in university education in order to emancipate it from

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