AbstractThis article reports on an exploration into the human relationships practices of school leaders at faith-based schools as viewed through a servant leadership lens. The researchers employed a qualitative research design. Data were collected by means of individual semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The interviews were audio-taped and transcribed, and the data were analysed using a process of deductive data analysis. The following themes were employed to understand the human relationship practices of faith-based school leaders: teamwork, collaborative environment, development of others, and enhancing values-based attributes in day-to-day leadership. Overall, the principals were found to be efficacious leaders who…
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South Africa is set to have a new deputy president in Paul Shipokosa Mashatile, the deputy president of the governing African National Congress (ANC). He’ll replace the incumbent, David Mabuza, who announced he would step down.Who is Mashatile and what does he bring to the position?Mashatile (61) is a veteran politician from the ANC, the party that has governed South Africa since democracy in 1994. He has occupied a dizzying array of posts and portfolios during his climb to the top.Mashatile has been continuously in party or state posts for 29 years. Though he battled with the ANC’s parlous financial…
Picking a venue is one of the first and most important steps in the wedding planning process. The sooner you start looking out for the venues the better your chances of finding one that fits your need and also available for the date you want. When focusing on how to choose a wedding venue, there are a number of things to take into consideration, we will discuss five things to look out for while searching for a wedding venue Budget / Cost: There’s nothing more disappointing than finding what feels like your dream venue but realizing later that it doesn’t…
Last Updated on March 7, 2023 by Augustine ToursFixed departure tours are pre-planned and pre-booked tours, which are focused on giving the traveler a tour experience that has been planned, organized, and booked in advance. These tours often feature a set itinerary, with an all-inclusive fee that covers the cost of transportation, accommodation, and activities.Tailor-made safaris, on the other hand, are designed to fit the individual needs and preferences of each traveler. These tours are customized to the traveler’s exact wishes, with the traveler having the ability to choose their own destinations, activities, accommodation, and other elements of the itinerary.Serengeti…
With 14 days to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers between Nigeria and Guinea Bissau, Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, is in a race to be fit for the clash as he resumes individual training, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Eagles are scheduled to play the Djurtus in a two-legged affair as they bid to book their place at the AFCON in Ivory Coast next year. The first leg holds at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on March 24, before the Eagles travel to Morocco for the second leg March 28. A recent update by an Italian publication,…
Bridgestone Southern Africa Mining services and OTRACO Southern Africa will join forces to accelerate Mining tyre management and mobility solutions in Southern Africa, under one banner André Bode, managing director of OTRACO. (Image source: Bridgestone South Africa) Bridgestone Southern Africa (BSAF) announced that its group company, BSAF Holdings, has entered into an agreement to acquire OTRACO Southern Africa, a leader in Off-The-Road (OTR) tyre management solutions. This acquisition will accelerate the growth of BSAF’s mining solutions business and expand the company’s service network. The acquisition was completed in December 2022 and André Bode will continue as managing director of OTRACO, reporting…
2nd March 2023 Prepared for Free Article on 08/03/2023 at 13:09. Authorized users may download, save, and print articles for their own use, but may not further disseminate these articles in their electronic form without express written permission from Africa Confidential / Asempa Limited. Contact subscriptions@africa-confidential.com. PREVIEW The government has banned exports of the mineral and set up its own lucrative deal via a military-linked company to sell to China With global demand for lithium soaring – prices went up more than 100% in 2022 and are expected to keep rising – Zimbabwe could be poised…
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The revered traditional ruler, Attah Ameh Oboni, ascended to the throne of Igala land on May 1, 1945. Compared only to Ayegba Om’Idoko, the great ancient ruler of Igala land who fought to secure the independence of his Kingdom, Attah Oboni’s reign was outstanding and more historic than any of his other predecessors. He was the only son of his mother, Alami Inedu, a native of Itobe, who was married off to three successive rulers; however, Attah Oboni was the only child that emerged from her matrimony. His father died shortly after he was born in 1911. Though he had…