https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/31 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:38:11 GMT 2026-04-22T09:38:11Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6988 Title: Power and Identity in film: A case of the text “Black Panther” (2018) Authors: Mathonsi, Nosisa Abstract: The study is about power and identity in film Black Panther (2018). In this case the study critically explains how power and identity are being portrayed in the film Black Panther. The study also gives the reference to the African films that states the identity in films. It is guided by theories that focuses on frame work theory and semiotic theory. The study also found out the debunking of power and identity being revealed on the film that is the misconception about Africa. The study also focuses on the role of women in the text. In films women are viewed as inferior therefore, in this case they are superior as they play the essential role and are portrayed to be mighty in power and be able to challenge the men in the field. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6988 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Mathonsi, Nosisa https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6984 Title: Technique and Style in African and Contemporary Comedy: Case Study of Paraffin; Muchato and Zino Episodes, Mr Bean; One Wedding and A Funeral, and the Examination Episodes, and Osuofia in London Part 1 Film. Authors: Manhanga, Melissa Abstract: This research interrogates the styles and techniques in comedy. It carries with it a comparative analysis between African and Contemporary comedy, through the case study of PARAFFIN; MUCHATO and ZINO EPISODES, MR BEAN; ONE WEDDING AND A FUNERAL and THE EXMINATION EPISODES , and lastly, OSUOFIA IN LONDON PART 1. The research further identifies techniques used in the African comedy together with their effects on the potrayal of characterisation, themes and issues. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6984 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Manhanga, Melissa https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6643 Title: ‘Mind the gap’: artificial intelligence and journalism training in Southern African journalism schools Authors: Ncube, Lyton; Refilwe Whitney Mofokeng; Chibuwe, Albert; Allen Munoriyarwa; Antonette Kakujaha- Murangi Abstract: This article examines journalism schools (J-schools) responses to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ‘disruption’. It critically provides an exploratory examination of how J-Schools in Southern Africa are responding to the AI wave in their journalism curriculums. We answer the question: How are Southern African J-Schools responding to AI in their curriculums? Using a disruptive innovation theoretical lens and through documentary review of university teaching initiatives and accredited journalism curriculums, augmented by in-depth interviews, we demonstrate that AI has opened up new horizons for journalism training in multi-dimensional ways. However, this has brought challenges, including covert forms of resistance to AI integration by some Journalism educators. Furthermore, resource constraints and the obduracy of J-schools’ curriculums also contribute to the slow introduction of AI in J-schools. We argue that lack of clarity on what AI is and what can be taught about AI within J-Schools, as well as fear of the unknown has led to a trust deficit among journalism instructors. We further argue that with better training and exposure, journalism educators in Southern Africa can leverage AI technologies to strengthen journalism training. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6643 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Ncube, Lyton Refilwe Whitney Mofokeng Chibuwe, Albert Allen Munoriyarwa Antonette Kakujaha- Murangi https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6418 Title: Keeping African women in social reproduction roles: a systematic qualitative review of literature on post-FTLRP Zimbabwe Authors: Zvenyika Eckson Mugari; Chipo Hungwe; James Makoma Abstract: The capitalist sytem has been underwritten by unpaid social reproduction labour mostly provided by women. This article deploys social reproduction theory (SRT) to systematically review scholarly literature on Zimbabwe's fast track land reform programme (FTLRP) published since 2011. Research evidence indicates reasonable improvement on women's access to and control of land, but whether or not FTLPRP led to a more egalitarian division of social reproduction labour remains to be researched. The paper concludes by proposing a new research agenda on the shifting boundaries between workplace and home, paid and unpaid labour, for women on post-FTLRP farms. Description: This paper was developed from a paper presented at the African Studies Association of the UK (ASAUK) biennial conference at the University of Birmingham, 11–13 September 2018, courtesy of a generous Travel Grant from Midlands State University’s Research Board. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6418 2024-09-20T00:00:00Z Zvenyika Eckson Mugari Chipo Hungwe James Makoma