Development Southern Africa

1997 - 2024

Current editor(s): Marie Kirsten

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Volume 41, issue 3, 2024

Rethinking South Africa’s household energy poverty through the lens of off-grid energy transition pp. 467-489

Blessings Masuku

Effectiveness of public health spending in Sub-Saharan Africa: The moderating role of health system efficiency pp. 490-512

Wa Ntita Serge Kabongo and Josue Mbonigaba

Entrepreneurship and human capital development in children: The case of Tanzania pp. 513-528

Kasper Brandt, Longinus Rutasitara, Onesmo Selejio and Neda Trifkovic

Labour market trends in South Africa in 2009–19: A lost decade? pp. 529-550

Charles Adams and Derek Yu

Residents’ perceptions of sustainable heritage tourism development in a rural municipality pp. 551-569

Madiseng M. Phori, Uwe P. Hermann and Leanne Grobbelaar

Socio-economic development impacts, attendant challenges and mitigation measures of infrastructure vandalism in Southern Africa pp. 570-587

Ishmael Mugari and Emeka Emmanuel Obioha

Foreign ownership and firm performance: Evidence from the South African informal sector pp. 588-609

Segun Thompson Bolarinwa, Munacinga Simatele and Forget Kapingura

Government transfers, municipal financial performance, and access to improved sanitation in urban South Africa pp. 610-627

Genius Murwirapachena and Zvikomborero Nyamazunzu

Effects of poverty challenges on youth learnership success pp. 628-648

Matolwandile Mtotywa and Moipone Motaung

Demistifying employment in South Africa's Just Energy Transition: Exploring emerging decent work themes pp. 649-665

Nthabiseng Mohlakoana, Alboricah Rathupetsane, Boitumelo Malope and Merin Jacob

Volume 41, issue 2, 2024

Trends in household formation and living alone in South Africa, 1995–2011 pp. 243-275

Amy Thornton

Policy on trial: Participatory vs neo-liberal development pp. 276-289

Charlize Tomaselli and Jacques P. de Wet

COVID-19 emergency income grant and food security in Namibia pp. 290-310

Emmanuel Orkoh, Evelina Nghishikomesho Hasholo, Frank Gyimah Sackey and Richard K. Asravor

Gender differences in formal wage employment in urban Tanzania pp. 311-331

Kwadwo Opoku, Francisco M.P. Mugizi and Emmanuel Adu Boahen

Petty corruption experiences and xenophobic violence in South Africa pp. 332-346

Steven Lawrence Gordon

Southern Africa’s post-COVID-19 tourism industry recovery plans: Reality or rhetoric? pp. 347-370

Sylvester O. Ilo, Sonali Das and Felix G. Bello

The determinants of labour productivity in the Eastern Cape Province: A sectoral and industry analysis pp. 371-387

Clement Moyo, Syden Mishi and Ronney Ncwadi

Community-based peer mentorship improves academic performance: Evidence from Makhanda, South Africa pp. 388-403

Duke Mwedzi

Does instructional leadership drive educational improvement in South Africa? Evidence from Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition analysis pp. 404-426

Dumisani Hompashe

Mothers’ education and childhood anaemia in Uganda pp. 427-445

Faisal Buyinza and Anber Muhammod

COVID-19 disruptions and education in South Africa: Two years of evidence pp. 446-465

Gabrielle Wills and Servaas van der Berg

Volume 41, issue 1, 2024

Challenges in the ocean economy of South Africa pp. 1-15

Miemie Struwig, Amanda Van den Berg and Nomtha Hadi

Critical factors for restructuring the education system during the era of the fourth industrial revolution in South Africa pp. 16-37

M. M. Mtotywa, M.A. Seabi, Thulani J. Manqele, Smilo P. Ngwenya and Mankodi Moetsi

Remarriage timing and its associated factors among women in rural Malawi pp. 38-52

Emmanuel F. Souza

‘It’s a disaster, nobody is coming’: International travel bans’ effect on Cape Town's informal traders pp. 53-70

Alicia Fourie, Derick Blaauw and Vickey De Villiers

Voting and protest tendencies associated with changes in service delivery pp. 71-90

Tina Fransman and Marisa von Fintel

Beliefs and preferences as predictors of prophylactic adherence and lockdown compliance in South Africa pp. 91-109

Stefano Farolfi, Damien Jourdain, Eric Mungatana, Nicky Nicholls, Marc Willinger and Eleni Yitbarek

Residential relocation and financial wellbeing: Findings from Golden Gardens housing development in Gauteng, South Africa pp. 110-129

Koech Cheruiyot

Unintended consequences of climate change adaptation: African case studies and typologies on pitfalls and windfalls pp. 130-163

Verena Helen van Zyl-Bulitta, Anthony Patt, Shakespear Mudombi and Christo Fabricius

Patterns and trends in household food security in rural Mpumalanga Province, South Africa pp. 164-182

Farirai Rusere, Lori Hunter, Mark Collinson and Wayne Twine

Analysis of the labour market impacts of the coronavirus pandemic: Evidence from Zambia pp. 183-206

Adeola Oyenubi

Youth Employability programmes in South Africa: Which features work best and for whom? pp. 207-224

Zoheb Khan, Leila Patel, Lauren Graham, Rulof Burger, Gina A. Chowa and Rainier Masa

Community-based natural resource management and social exclusion in Zimbabwe pp. 225-242

Vincent Jani, Nigel L. Webb and Anton H. de Wit

Volume 40, issue 6, 2023

On the impact of provincial development policies in South Africa pp. 1137-1152

Fabio Santeramo and Lerato Phali

Evaluating the demand, supply and impact of early childhood development programmes in South Africa pp. 1153-1173

Eldridge Moses and Servaas van der Berg

Causes and consequences of critical healthcare skills shortage in the Southern Africa Development Community pp. 1174-1199

Dumsani M. Gumede, Myra Taylor and Jane D. Kvalsvig

Assessing the performance of cooperatives in post-apartheid South Africa: Evidence from the literature pp. 1200-1213

Okem Andrew Emmanuel

Community perceptions on the impacts of Solid Waste Management on Human Health and the Environment in Sub-Saharan African Cities: A study of Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa pp. 1214-1233

Ngonidzashe Mangoro and Nzalalemba Serge Kubanza

On the empirics of microfinance institutions and local economic development in Africa pp. 1234-1257

Nixon S. Chekenya

Assessing the relationship between digital divide and citizens’ political participation in Africa pp. 1258-1276

Gowokani Chijere Chirwa, Laston Petro Manja, Michael Chasukwa, Anthony Gunde, Boniface Dulani, Happy Kayuni and Blessings Chinsinga

Health expenditure in Botswana: A luxury or a necessity? pp. 1277-1290

Gameli Adika and Narain Sinha

COVID-19 and sexual reproductive health service utilisation among women of reproductive age in Zambia pp. 1291-1307

Million Phiri, Clifford Odimegwu, Harriet Namukoko, Yemi Adewoyin and Simona Simona

Forty years of climate risk research in Zimbabwe – 1980–2021 pp. 1308-1342

Nqobizitha Dube

Examining the South African labour market during the COVID-19 lockdown period pp. 1343-1364

Derek Yu, Jade Botha and Moegammad Faeez Nackerdien

Water and welfare: Free basic water revisited pp. 1365-1379

Mike Muller

Gender analysis of labour force outcomes: Evidence from Cameroon pp. 1380-1394

Jean C. Kouam, Simplice Asongu, Robert Nantchouang and Denis Foretia

Volume 40, issue 5, 2023

The impact of commodified non-timber forest products on the livelihoods of San in Northern Namibia pp. 911-927

Ndapewa Fenny Nakanyete, Kenneth Kamwi Matengu and Javier Revilla Diez

Analysis of depressive symptoms between formal and informal workers in South Africa during COVID-19 crisis pp. 928-943

Miracle Ntuli and Prudence Kwenda

Towards a circular economy: A cross-case analysis of recycling in three South African towns pp. 944-960

Anmar Pretorius, Derick Blaauw, Rinie Schenck and Lizette Grobler

Symmetric and asymmetric effects of financial deepening on income inequality in South Africa pp. 961-978

Mduduzi Biyase and Carolyn Chisadza

Investigating volunteer activities in South Africa pp. 979-996

Jaydro Fondling, Simbarashe Murozvi, Derek Yu and Nothando Mtshali

Decomposing the impact of human capital on household income inequality in South Africa: Is education a useful measure? pp. 997-1013

T. J. Friderichs, G. Keeton and M. Rogan

Crisis-induced financial anxiety, social support, socio-psychological wellbeing, and commitment to work in the tourism sector pp. 1014-1037

Issahaku Adam, Frederick Dayour and Albert Nsom Kimbu

A critical analysis of environmental taxes in Mauritius; A comparative study with South Africa pp. 1038-1052

Beebeejaun Ambareen

COVID-19 challenges and pregnancy desire among married/ in-union women in Kano and Lagos States, Nigeria pp. 1053-1066

David Aduragbemi Okunlola and Olusesan A. Makinde

Estimating the impact of large-scale mining on local communities in sub-Saharan Africa pp. 1067-1085

Lauren Veckranges

Stimulating and developing sustainable urban local economies: The role of urban agriculture pp. 1086-1099

James Kwame Mensah

Regulatory sandbox for FinTech regulation: Do the conditions for effective adoption exist in South Africa? pp. 1100-1116

Wendy McCallum and Meshach J. Aziakpono

Going beyond female-headed households: Household composition and gender differences in poverty pp. 1117-1134

Dorrit Posel, Katharine Hall and Linekela Goagoses

Correction pp. 1135-1136

The Editors

Volume 40, issue 4, 2023

Can social networks improve job search behaviours among low-income youth in resource-limited settings? Evidence from South Africa pp. 729-749

Gina Chowa, Rainier Masa, Neil Bilotta, Graham Zulu and Miranda Manzanares

Stay or leave Ethiopia: analysing migration as households’ two-stage decision pp. 750-770

T. L. Lantz, R. Arbolino, L. Cembalo and Francesco Caracciolo

Planning for safe neighbourhoods in Namibia: A comparative case study of two low-income neighbourhoods in the city of Windhoek pp. 771-790

Laudika Kandjinga and Karina Landman

Does the choice of cooking fuel empower Ghanaian women? An empirical analysis pp. 791-808

Frank Adusah-Poku, John Bosco Dramani and Kwame Adjei-Mantey

Climate and competing priorities in South Africa: an analysis of the population’s attitudes and perceptions toward environmental issues pp. 809-821

Nicole De Wet-Billings

Tourism for poverty reduction in developing countries: Does it really hold for Tanzania? pp. 822-838

Dev Jani and Petro Sauti Magai

The role of small-scale apparel manufacturing businesses in the provision of employment and income generation pp. 839-853

L. L. Maliwichi, Mulatedzi Manenzhe-Ramarope and M. Strydom

An analysis of the coping strategies of small-scale female entrepreneurs in Harare, Zimbabwe pp. 854-866

Canisio Mutsindikwa and Derik Gelderblom

A gendered analysis of Cyclone Idai disaster interventions in Chimanimani district, Zimbabwe pp. 867-880

Hellen Venganai and Frank Mupoperi

Are population movement restrictions containing the COVID-19 cases in Sub-Saharan Africa? pp. 881-896

Maria Sassi and Gopal Trital

Advancing a transformative human development approach to climate resilience through local innovation in South Africa pp. 897-910

Admire Nyamwanza, Peter Jacobs and Karabo Nyezi

Volume 40, issue 3, 2023

Sound and cohesively implemented rural development strategies: A missing link in Africa’s fight against poverty? pp. 485-506

Martin Tichaona Muchero and Charles Machethe

Identifying the prospects of decent job creation along the value chain of plastic recycling pp. 507-524

Siwaphiwe Bala, Derick Blaauw, Carmen Christian and Derek Yu

Commercialising traditional market shares: A qualitative study of impacted peasant livelihoods in Copperbelt province, Zambia pp. 525-540

Anne Cafer, Rachel Haggard, Mary S. Willis and Patricia Kasoma

Co-production to reframe state practices in informal settlements: Lessons from Malawi Kamp and Klipheuwel in Cape Town, South Africa pp. 541-559

Mercy Brown-Luthango and Wilmot Arendse

Defining and measuring time poverty in South Africa pp. 560-579

Faeez Nackerdien and Derek Yu

Antecedents and enablers of supply chain value creation: An analysis of trust and competences pp. 580-598

Yusuf Kiwala, Johan Olivier and Ismail Kintu

What makes economic globalisation work for sub-Saharan Africa? pp. 599-614

Elisha Mavodyo

Non-payment culture and the financial performance of urban electricity utilities in South Africa pp. 615-631

Genius Murwirapachena, Martin M. Kabange and Christopher I. Ifeacho

Botswana’s response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Lessons for disaster preparedness and management introduction pp. 632-652

Israel R. Blackie and France Maphosa

Impact investment: Multiple stakeholders’ measurement of financial and social benefits pp. 653-674

Darren Harder and Caren Brenda Scheepers

Addressing the infrastructure maintenance gap while creating employment and transferring skills: An innovative institutional model pp. 675-695

Kevin Wall

Applying the participatory approach to assess the Water-Energy-Climate Change nexus in South Africa pp. 696-712

Steven Matome Mathetsa, Mulala Danny Simatele and Isaac T. Rampedi

The ambiguous conceptualisation of gender mainstreaming in the Southern African Development Community pp. 713-727

Cheludo Tinaye Butale

Volume 40, issue 2, 2023

Residents’ trust in government, tourism impacts, and quality of life: Testing a structural model pp. 223-242

Tembi M. Tichaawa, Frederick Dayour and Robin Nunkoo

Competitiveness factors influencing tourists’ intention to return and recommend: evidence from a distressed destination pp. 243-258

Erisher Woyo and Elmarie Slabbert

The Care Dependency Grant for children with disabilities in South Africa: Perspectives from implementation officials pp. 259-272

Zara Trafford and Leslie Swartz

Evaluating food transfers in Botswana using multiple matching methods pp. 273-292

Michael Wellington, Miranda Mortlock and Pelotshweu Moepeng

Urban development impact on climate variability and surface water quality in part of Mangaung metropolis of South Africa pp. 293-312

S. Senbore and S. A. Oke

Exploring Humanitarian response strategies in the aftermath of disasters induced by climate change in Zimbabwe pp. 313-328

Happy Mathew Tirivangasi, Louis Nyahunda, Thembinkosi Mabila and Taurai Zingwena

Determinants and constraints of women’s sole-owned tourism micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Tanzania pp. 329-349

Karline Tryphone and Beatrice K. Mkenda

‘Hampers’ as an effective strategy to shift towards sustainable diets in South African low-income communities pp. 350-372

Madeleine Coste, Laura Pereira, Andrew Charman, Leif Petersen and Corinna Hawkes

Waste pickers and the law: Contradictory and fragmented regulation in three metropolitan municipalities pp. 373-389

Louis Koen and Elmarie Susan Fourie

Effectiveness in the small enterprise state grant-funded programme performance – a balanced scorecard application pp. 390-405

Timothy Olaniyi Aluko and Paul Kibuuka

Economic impact of government intervention in response to covid-19 in selected sub-Saharan African countries pp. 406-420

Priviledge Cheteni and Adrino Mazenda

A participatory learning approach for the development of a maternal mobile health technology in Zimbabwe pp. 421-440

Israel Mbekezeli Dabengwa, Zibusiso Nyati-Jokomo, Laurine Chikoko, Prestige Tatenda Makanga, Newton Nyapwere and Liberty Makacha

Generation of change? South African attitudes towards climate change in comparative perspective pp. 441-465

Benjamin J. Roberts, Jarè Struwig, Steven L. Gordon, Thobeka Zondi, Sylvia Hannan and Michael Gastrow

Household vulnerability to climate change in South Africa: A multilevel regression model pp. 466-481

Sandile Mthethwa and Edilegnaw Wale

Sustainable urban tourism in Sub-Saharan Africa: Risk and resilience pp. 482-484

Tariro Kamuti

Volume 40, issue 1, 2023

Spatial patterns of urbanisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Uganda pp. 1-21

Samuel Tumwesigye, Matthias Vanmaercke, Lisa-Marie Hemerijckx, Alfonse Opio, Jean Poesen, Ronald Twongyirwe and Anton Van Rompaey

Exploring leaders’ inclusiveness in post-conflict political transitions in East and Southern Africa pp. 22-38

Steffi Barandereka Nineza and Caren Brenda Scheepers

Characterisation, definition, and measurement issues of the middle class in sub-Saharan Africa pp. 39-56

Haroon Bhorat, Mumbi E. Kimani, James Lappeman and Paul Egan

Family structure and household well-being: Evidence from South Africa pp. 57-75

Godfred Anakpo and Umakrishnan Kollamparambil

Failure to implement a turnaround strategy at South African Airways: Reflections from strategic players pp. 76-90

Kaizer M. Nyatsumba and R. I. David Pooe

Revisiting the COVID-19 vulnerability index in South Africa pp. 91-108

Derek Yu

Investigating the relationship between financial inclusion and poverty in South Africa pp. 109-132

Ratema Mahalika, Velenkosini Matsebula and Derek Yu

The impact of freight infrastructure investment on employment in South Africa pp. 133-151

Nicholas Ngepah, Phindile N. Nkosi, A. E. Ndzignat Mouteyica and Charles Shaaba Saba

On crossroads between the right to shelter and looming chances of displacement: Charting towards a resilient and sustainable framework for rural dwellers in flood-prone areas pp. 152-165

Tomy Ncube and Raymond Chipfakacha

Exploring unemployment differentials between former and non-former homeland areas in South Africa: A decomposition approach pp. 166-190

Prudence Kwenda, Miracle Ntuli and Gibson Mudiriza

Mainstreaming poverty, inequality and social exclusion: A systematic assessment of public policy in South Africa pp. 191-207

Sophie Plagerson

Supermarket resilience in Zimbabwe’s volatile macroeconomic environment pp. 208-222

Laurine Chikoko and Blessing Mukabeta Maumbe