Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.61
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal Emerging Science Journal Research In Management and Accounting (RIMA) Research In Management and Accounting (RIMA)
Ndhlovu, Emmanuel
Unknown Affiliation
Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

Published : 3 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 3 Documents
Search

 1 
DIGITISING TO MEET SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: CHALLENGES IN THE AFRICAN CONTEXT Zindi, Beauty; Ndhlovu, Emmanuel
Research In Management and Accounting (RIMA) Vol 7, No 2 (2024): December
Publisher : Faculty of Business, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/rima.v7i2.5767

Abstract

The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) wields much potential to revolutionise operations and activities and fast-track the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, for developing regions like Africa, several factors impeding a full-swing technological revolution exist. Drawing on a qualitative semi-systematic literature review and underpinned by thematic data analysis, this article explored the challenges of deploying 4IR tools to fast-track the attainment of SDGs. The findings show that limited internet access, underdeveloped ICT infrastructure, regulatory barriers, lack of awareness and education, and lack of collaboration and data sharing are some of the challenges impeding digital adoption to meet SDGs in Africa. To fast-track technology uptake and increase the possibility of achieving SDGs before the 2030 deadline, it is recommended that African governments intervene. This is because the majority of businesses and households in Africa, are unable to afford digitalisation. Most of the households are smallholder farmers. Assisting these farmers with technology would help them increase production and thus, help eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, gender inequality, promote industry, innovation, and infrastructure, and 12 responsible consumption and production.
DIGITISING TO MEET SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: CHALLENGES IN THE AFRICAN CONTEXT Zindi, Beauty; Ndhlovu, Emmanuel
Research In Management and Accounting (RIMA) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): December
Publisher : Fakultas Bisnis Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/rima.v7i2.5767

Abstract

The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) wields much potential to revolutionize operations and activities and fast-track the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, several factors impeding a full-swing technological revolution exist in developing regions like Africa. Drawing on a qualitative semi-systematic literature review underpinned by thematic data analysis, this article explored the challenges of deploying 4IR tools to fast-track the attainment of SDGs. The findings show that limited internet access, underdeveloped ICT infrastructure, regulatory barriers, lack of awareness and education, and lack of collaboration and data sharing are challenges impeding digital adoption to meet SDGs in Africa. To fast-track technology uptake and increase the possibility of achieving SDGs before the 2030 deadline, it is recommended that African governments intervene. This is because most businesses and households in Africa cannot afford digitalization. Most of the households are smallholder farmers. Assisting these farmers with technology would help them increase production and, thus, help eliminate hunger, reduce poverty and gender inequality, promote industry, innovation, and infrastructure, and 12 responsible consumption and production.
The Effects of COVID-19 on Informal Traders in Undesignated Spaces Ndhlovu, Emmanuel; Mhlanga, David
Emerging Science Journal Vol. 7 (2023): Special Issue "COVID-19: Emerging Research"
Publisher : Ital Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-SPER-07

Abstract

The literature on COVID-19 impacts overlooks the pandemic' impact on informal traders who operate in undesignated public spaces. While studies on the impact of COVID-19 on informal traders exist, there remains little focus on how the socio-economic livelihood activities of informal traders in undesignated public spaces, such as parks, who rely on both domestic and international tourists as customers, have been impacted. This paper fills this gap by focusing on two case studies of urban public spaces in the city of Tshwane, South Africa. These spaces are Jubilee Square and Magnolia Dell Park. The study is predicated on the spatial triad framework which enables it to interrogate how the restriction on access and utilisation of public spaces during the COVID-19 lockdown impacted on the socio-economic activities of informal traders. It found that informal traders in these two parks were the most vulnerable category of traders during the COVID-19 lockdown and faced huge socio-economic and livelihood challenges. They lost their income sources and had their social networks disrupted. The article proposes social policy interventions in the governance of public spaces as part of an effort to save both lives and livelihoods in the face of a pandemic. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-SPER-07 Full Text: PDF
Co-Authors Mhlanga, David Zindi, Beauty