https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/56 2026-06-06T04:30:18Z 2026-06-06T04:30:18Z Mapara, Jacob Siamena, Ethel Mazodze, Crispen https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/602 2025-04-30T13:05:56Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Global Higher Education: The Sustenance and Hushed Annihilation of Indigenous Knowledges and Identities Mapara, Jacob; Siamena, Ethel; Mazodze, Crispen This chapter argues that there is a sustained onslaught on epistemologies and identities of the inhabi tants of the Global South through the hegemony of Western ways of knowing through the promotion of globalization. It posits that peddling this myth sustains Western epistemological hegemonies that have perpetuated and sustained the extirpation of those of the Global South. Through these subtle weapons of mass destruction, the researchers observed that most formerly colonized Indigenous communities have lost their identities and cultures. They further contend that scholarships by the countries in the Global North, including the new geo-political arrivants China and Russia continuously pummel and destroy indigenous identities under the guise of building relationships. Through these observations, the chapter accentuates the observation that while people are not being decimated physically, this occurs subtly. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of embracing and harnessing all epistemologies to build better more sustainable and resilient communities

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Chigwada, Josiline Mapara, Jacob Ngulube, Patrick Chabvutagondo, Tavhiringwa https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/598 2025-12-17T12:20:24Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Influence of Indigenous data governance principles on Indigenous knowledge management: Lessons from the Southern African Intangible Cultural Heritage Project Chigwada, Josiline; Mapara, Jacob; Ngulube, Patrick; Chabvutagondo, Tavhiringwa The study investigates the impact of Indigenous data governance principles on managing Indigenous knowledge. Indigenous communities possess rich knowledge systems that are crucial for sustainable development and community well-being. However, managing this knowledge faces challenges, including inadequate data govern ance frameworks that fail to align with Indigenous values, protocols and ownership rights. This research explores how integrating Indigenous data governance principles into knowledge management practices enhances cultural autonomy, strengthens community resilience and fosters sustainable development. Drawing on a qualitative methodology including web content analysis, document analysis and personal experi ences, a case study of the Southern African Intangible Cultural Heritage Project was carried out. The data was analysed using qualitative content analysis. The FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) and CARE (collective benefit, authority to control, responsibility, ethics) principles were utilized as the guiding data gov ernance principles. The findings highlight the importance of culturally sensitive data protocols, community-dri ven decision-making processes, and reciprocal partnerships between Indigenous communities and database managers. This research offers insights into transformative approaches for advancing Indigenous knowledge sovereignty.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Bangani, Zwashe Mamimine, Patrick W. Tsvere, Maria Chipungu, Odmell https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/452 2024-11-27T09:25:27Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

Beyond Biosecurity: Face Masks as Merchandise and Status Symbols in the COVID-19 Era Bangani, Zwashe; Mamimine, Patrick W.; Tsvere, Maria; Chipungu, Odmell The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the face mask from a public health ne cessity into a complex sociocultural artefact. This study challenges the notion of the mask solely as a public health tool, exploring its dual role as a commercial product, its unmasking of economic disparities and a symbolic expression of social class and identity. The paper illustrates how the mask became a site of entrepreneurial activity while serving as a status and belonging marker. This study adopted a qualitative research methodology. Specifically, it employed in depth interviews as the primary data collection technique. The interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide with a diverse group of par ticipants, selected through convenient and purposive sampling to ensure a range of perspectives related to face mask consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants included individuals from various socioeconomic back grounds. Data from the interviews were transcribed and analyzed using the matic analysis. Our findings reveal the intricate interplay between economic status, social identity formation and cultural values in shaping mask consump tion and meaning. Significantly, this research contributes to a nuanced under standing of how material objects, such as face masks deployed during a pan demic, can reveal multiple unintended purposes and meanings.

2024-09-26T00:00:00Z Maviya, Arnold Ngorora- Madzimure, Grace Portia Kuda Mapara, Jacob https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/427 2024-11-25T12:51:19Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

The effects of religious practices on entrepreneurship success Maviya, Arnold; Ngorora- Madzimure, Grace Portia Kuda; Mapara, Jacob This article reviews literature on how religious cultural practices affect entrepreneurship success. It is informed by different religious cultural practices on entrepreneurship success. African indigenous religious practice, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity are presented as aspects of culture in this article. The influence of these religious practices was bench-marked by success factors which were recorded by various authors. The findings indicated that religious cultural practices promote success in entrepreneurship activities. All of these practices are by faith which renders it impossible to scientifically prove the claims therein. These religious practices promote some ethics an motivation within the individuals which results in the success of their entrepreneurship activities. It additionally notes that even businesses that are anchored on social intelligence as an additional asset are also generally perceived as anchored in any one or more of these faiths. The review however notes that there are some negative influences as well from some of these religious cultural practices. The paper thus concludes by proposing to the reader who is interested in venturing into free enterprise to consider these practices with care in order to get the best out of them.

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