Molefe and Allsobrook are here opening a new vista in the episteme of African political philosophy. Without a doubt, this is the most extensive discussion on the topic of ‘need’ in African philosophy since the days of Odera Oruka. (Jonathan C. Chimakonam, Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria, South Africa)
Towards an African Political Philosophy of Needs offers a novel dimension to African political theory. It transcends the generally accepted approaches to distributive justice based on rights theories by approaching it from a needs perspective. It will be of great value to anyone who wishes to appreciate the different appeals to African social, political and ethical theories ranging from normative theory, communitarian philosophy, personhood and human dignity. (Munamato Chemhuru, Senior Lecturer, Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe)
Varsity students in Covid-19 diagnosis breakthrough
George Maponga –
Masvingo Bureau
In what is likely to be a major scientific breakthrough once formally certified, a former Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) student and a third-year student at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) have designed computer software they say can distinguish ordinary pneumonia from the one caused by Covid-19.
The two pioneers of the system say the software will give impetus to the fight against Covid-19 as it will help in diagnosis and management of people affected by the virus, which has infected over 92 million people across the world in the past year.
Ex-Zimche boss stripped of degree
Daniel Nemukuyu
Investigations Editor
Former top manager at the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE), Florence Chimbumu, who was exposed recently for using fake certificates when only a single Ordinary Level pass could be certified, has been stripped of a Politics and Public Administration degree conferred to her by a local university in 2019.
Chimbumu (62), according to the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec), only passed a single O-Level subject, but produced a forged certificate showing she had five passes for the purposes of getting the job.
The Higher Examinations Council (Hexco) also dismissed her two diplomas in Accounts and Secretarial Studies as well as a Higher National Diploma in Office Management as fraudulent.
Legislative Reform Tops 2020 Parliamentary Calendar
January 4, 2021
Massive recalls of MDC-T legislators by its leadership, legislative reforms particularly in the media, Covid-19 related disruptions of sittings sums up the 2020 calendar year for Parliament.
The Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa lived to its word when it embarked on a legislative reform agenda particularly, the repeal of the contentious Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
As a culmination to the media law reform, Parliament has since passed the Zimbabwe Media Commission Bill which now awaits assent by the President before coming into law.
The ZMC Bill is part of the Second Republic to have an expansive media landscape, and is one of the legal instruments that repeal AIPPA as well as align laws with the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangangwa
AFTER setbacks spawned by Covid-19 last year, 2021 promises to be a year of progress as it begins today against the backdrop of a good rainy season, prospects of a vaccine against the global plague and unprecedented economic and infrastructural development, the President has said.
In his End of Year message to the nation at State House in Harare yesterday, according to the State media, President Mnangagwa said 2021 was a year to remain focused as the country moves towards Vision 2030 to be an upper middle class economy.
“Now is the time to press our foot on the pedal and confidently move forward undeterred, to modernise and industrialise our country towards Vision 2030.