INTRODUCTION According to Jose Burman, an author, the first railway was from Cape Town to Wellington and was worked by a small locomotive in 1859. The first passenger-carrying service was a small line of about 3.2 kilometres built by the Natal Railway Company, linking the town of Durban with Harbor
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The importance of good governance in the education and vocational training sector
Good governance refers to the process by which public institutions undertake public affairs. It refers to the capacity of a country’s authorities to optimally manage available material and human resources, with a view to political stability, social cohesion and economic growth in order to improve the living conditions of the
REMOTE WORK: A SHIFT IN MODERN WORKFORCE
INTRODUCTION The rise of remote work has been one of the most significant trends in contemporary employment. Because of the advancements in communication technologies and the growth of the internet, people can now work from anywhere in the globe. The Covid-19 pandemic has compelled many companies to use remote work
Fighting illiteracy in rural areas to ease access to quality education
Introduction The UN estimates that there are 190 million illiterate people in Africa, and that this number stands in the way of the right to quality education advocated by international conventions and institutions. The fact that this category of people lacks basic skills and knowledge to the extent that they
The contribution of sport to development and peace: the case of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) in Africa
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 6 April as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace since 2013. It is observed on this day every year. The day inevitably brings its attention to Africa, the continent where international sporting events predominate. On this day, the focus is
MAJOR ISSUES IN AFRICAN LEADERSHIP
Introduction Our contemporary African society is marked by so many problems just as other worlds are facing. The current issues of concern include: violence, wars, inflation, unemployment, and many others. Some of these problems are attributed to the kind of leaders we have. Chinua Achebe, the great Nigerian novelist, was
The Persistent Reality of Load-Shedding: How South Africa’s Energy Crisis is Impacting Businesses, Health Care, and Citizens
Introduction Recent developments from Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned entity, have realised that load-shedding will likely be a semi-permanent reality for the next two years. This has left many South Africans questioning whether this energy crisis will ever end. Load-shedding, a crisis that affects many sub-Saharan countries, has been a persistent
Famine in Kenya is a Governance Issue
Introduction Famine is an extreme scarcity of food which could be a result of various factors such as natural and artificial influences. In Kenya, famine is closely associated with drought; thus, whenever there is drought, people are more likely to suffer from an extreme lack of food. Accessible reports on
Evolution of the African Voter
Introduction Politics in African power structures existed way before the entry of western civilization into the continent. However, concepts such as democracy and elective politics began either during or after colonialism. During the colonial era, participation in the voting process was a privilege of a selected few. 1957 became pivotal
Taking Education to the Streets
The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights identified basic education as a key pillar to the achievement of human dignity. Unfortunately, access to free education remains a major setback for many children living under difficult circumstances. In particular, thousands of children on the Kenyan streets continue lagging in their pursuit
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