Samora Machel’s Theory of Superstition and its Firmer Implications for Social Work and Development
“To ensure our victory, we must destroy the remnants of colonialism in our minds. Superstition is one of its weapons…
Author: Rugare Mugumbate
Interested in social work and development in Africa and the recognition, valuing and use of indigenous philosophies such as Ubuntu.
Pumzika Mzee Ngugi waThiongo
Mzee Ngugi, son of Thiongo died at the age 87 on 28 May this week. Rest well, pumzika, Mzee. He…
Njema Afrika Siku
The Africa Social Work and Development Network (ASWDNet) wishes you a happy Africa Day. Africa Day was started in 1963,…
In Memoriam: Mzee Valentin-Yves Mudimbe (1941–April 2025)
A towering figure in African philosophy, postcolonial thought, and decolonial scholarship About Mzee Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, the distinguished Congolese philosopher, philologist,…
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Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific
This year’s Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific will be on 23 May 2025, online. Concept Brief…
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Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa
The methodology used to create this AI generated article was as follows: The AI application used was MetaAI, an application…
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Karibu, could you please help with contact details (takes -5 minutes)?
We are gathering contact details of social work and development institutions in Africa for the Ushahidi Ubuntu Digital Project. Please…
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The baobab tree metaphor of action research
Action research tests potential solutions to social and development problems to find the most effective ones. It is simply a…
Strategies to achieve high levels of originality, independent thought and authentic writing
When writing — book chapters, book, blog post, social media message or journal article — it is important to think…
Ushahidi
Ushahidi is a phone and computer application or software developed in Kenya, Africa, to collect information from the community and…
Artificial Intelligence (AI): How to avoid students cheating assessments
It is true that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can think for students and make them less critical learners. Ultimately, they…
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Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators
Cite as: Mugumbate, R. (2023). Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators. Blog post at https://africasocialwork.net/blog…
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Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach
Cite as: Mugumbate, R. (2023). Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach. Blog post at https://africasocialwork.net/blog Learning at home,…
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Twelve (12) Tips and Information for Prospective Doctoral Students
The four types or levels of degrees are associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral. The bachelor’s and master’s degree are usually…
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Ignatius Mabasa’s thesis in an African language: Why it is important to use African languages in education, research and publishing
in 2021, renowned African author Ignatius Mabasa completed his doctor of philosophy (PhD) thesis in his language. He conceptualised, wrote…
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