The Echo of Positive Voices in Africa: The Africa We All Want can be Achieved
Author : Chingozha Y, Dr. Chingozha MP, Dr. Chimanikire D, Sakarombe E, Dr. Mudzamiri J, Mcilo A and Dr. Zimano F
Abstract :
Progressive collaboration lie at the foundation of humanity in the precepts of inter-dependency. As such, there is a need to illuminate the prospects of working together as well as the challenges associated with divisiveness. It needs no contestation that the world can aptly survive into the future with unadulterated collaboration and unhindered engagements. As the world traverses the rigors of difficult social, political and economic terrains, it becomes crucial that people within all ranks and files understand that survival into the future is anchored on the resultant peace and stability. Without these fundamentals tenets, development will undoubtedly remain a pipe dream empty and exposed to all sorts of vulnerabilities. For the African continent, it becomes crucial to bring in already existing ubuntu and ethical principles as they have the potential to bolster such collaborative thrusts. ‘Ubuntu (comes) with an emphasis on social cohesion, giving rise to an empowering reconceptualisation of what it means to be African’ (Thakhathi & Netshitangani, 2020:407). People in Africa therefore need to be grounded on the ethical principles and values to guarantee sustainability of their systems and the envisaged progressiveness. It is our submission herein that Africans already know the usefulness of collaboration as this is evident in their various regional, country and zonal spheres. However, the call here is for all to elevate the same towards building robust continental networks that transcend tribal, regional and country level divides to position all for exponential growth into the future. It is thus critical for all Africans across the continent to realize that there is power in collaboration, silencing of guns and commitment to shape a dignified future.
Keywords :
Ethical principles, silencing of guns, Inter-dependency, African problems, African Solutions, Dignified future.
