Social and Ethical Issues of Global Pandemics: A Southern African Perspective (Africa: Past, Present & Prospects)

✍ Scribed by Masake Pilisano Harris (editor), Richard Obinna Iroanya (editor)

• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 219
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weaknesses inherent in the social infrastructure of African states, especially healthcare and social security systems. African states were characterized by a high level of unpreparedness with scientific and technological insufficiency to address the pandemic emergency. This in turn worsened the impact of COVID-19 on all fronts, thus, many African states experienced issues with high mortality rate, rampant job losses, and arbitrary and erratic state responses. Social and Ethical Issues of Global Pandemics: A Southern African Perspective edited by Masake Pilisano Harris and Richard Obinna Iroanya argues that pandemics deepen inequality margins with grave social, legal, and ethical consequences in Southern Africa and beyond. Through empirical and theoretical research, Harris and Iroanya analyze the regulations that were passed during COVID-19 and evaluate the impact and legality of these regulations. The contributors provide information that will help authorities and society appreciate the extent of the effects of the pandemic and its control measures on people’s ways of life in the post-COVID era and beyond.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Impact of Mitigating Measures for COVID-19 on the Rule of Law and Democracy in Namibia
Introduction
The Rule of Law and Democracy in Namibia
Government COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
Measures Enlisted Under Stage One and Their Impact
Measures Enlisted Under Stage Two and Constitutive Effects
Measures Enlisted in Terms of Stage Three
Measures Enlisted in Stage Four
Analysis of the Impact of the Mitigation Measures on Justice
Colossal Impacts of COVID-19 on the Rule of Law and Democracy
Post-COVID-19 Implications
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Ethical Leadership in the Namibian Criminal Justice System: Is It a Fact or Myth?
Introduction
Types of Ethical Enquiry
Ethics and the Criminal Justice System
Functionaries in the Criminal Justice System
The Namibian Police Force
Investigation and Prosecution
The Functions of the Court: A General Perspective
The Court’s Function: Excerpts on Sentencing
Role of Legal Practitioners
A Question on Delay in Justice
Ensuring Ethics in the Criminal Justice System
The Role Played by a Law School
Good Governance
Continuous Training
Post-COVID-19 Implications
Concluding Remarks and Recommendations
References
Chapter 3: Use of Force during COVID-19 Pandemic: A South African Perspective
Introduction
Synopsis of the Use of Force in South Africa
International and Regional Legal Mechanisms on the Use of Force
Aspects of the Use of Force and Police Brutality: Domestic Law and Policy
Analysis of Khosa Mpepu and Others Case
A Critical Assessment of the Use of Force in Light of the Khosa Judgment
A Comparative Analysis of South Africa and Namibia
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Civil-Military Relations and Internal Security: Question of Ethics and Security
Introduction
Theory on Military Involvement in Domestic Affairs
Military Role in COVID-19-Led Operations and Internal Security
Insecurities Associates and Military Involvement in Domestic Security
Military Role in Internal Security Operation a New Normal
Civil-Military Training
Porous Territorial Terrain
Integrated Security Policy
Merged Functions
Post-COVID-19 Implications
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Security Sector Governance during the State of Emergency and COVID-19 in SADC
Introduction
Perspective of Security Sector Governance in SADC
Security Sector Leadership Preparedness in State of Emergency
Security Sectors as Learning Organizations
Government’s Approach to Safety and Security Governance
Citizens’ Civic Obligation During the State of Emergency
Post-COVID-19 Implications and Way Forward
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: The Impact of COVID-19 Policies on Survival Immigrants: The Botswana and South African Response
Introduction
What Is a Survival Migrant?
COVID-19 Laws
The Impact of COVID-19
Access to Health Care
Latent Issues Concerning Survival Immigrants and Post-COVID-19 Implications
The Recognition of Human Rights
Political Rhetoric and the Human Rights of Civil Servants
COVID-19 and Access to ART
The Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Immigration Question
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Caught between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Refugees in Namibia
Introduction
The Global, African, and Namibian Context on Refugees
The COVID-19 Situation in Namibia
Theoretical Framework
Study Methods
Research Paradigm and Design
Research Population, Sampling, Data Collection, and Analysis
Findings and Discussion
Economic Exclusion
Spending without Earning
Disrupted Supply Chain and Rising Costs
COVID-19 and the Mental Health of Refugees
Compromised Access to Health Services and Protective Gear
Health Risks to Persons with Underlying Health Conditions
Implications for Policy and Practice
Post-COVID-19 Implications
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Deep-Rooted Poverty and Inequalities in Namibia: COVID-19 Revelations
Introduction
Legislative Reforms to Address Poverty
New Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework
Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, 1998 (Act 29 of 1998)
Outbreak and Effects of the Pandemic
Health Related Effects
Employment Related Effects
Economic Related Effects
Post-COVID-19 Implications
Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 9: The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Education System in Namibia: A Security Analysis
Introduction
Digital Divide in the Education System
Access and Infrastructure
Digital Literacy in Education
Education and Security
Repercussions of COVID-19 on the Education System
Accessibility and Connectivity
Digital Literacy and ICT Skills
Delivering Quality Education
Educational Services
Impact of COVID-19 on the Education System in Namibia
Government Response to COVID-19
School Closures Consequences
Access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Access to Educational Resources
Effective Teaching and Quality Education
Survey on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Education System in Namibia
Strategies that Teachers and Schools Utilized
Effect of COVID-19 Learners’ Performance in the National Examination
Teachers’ Challenges During the COVID-19 Period
Practices for Online Teaching
Strategies to Mitigate Negative Effects of COVID-19
Digital Divide and Effect on Education
Post-COVID-19 Implications
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Bridging the Digital Divide in Education Sector amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Issues and Challenges in Tanzania
Introduction
Children’s Rights Amid COVID-19
Impacts of COVID-19 on Education
Digital Technology in Education
The Digital Divide
The Right to Education in Digital Age
Bridging the Digital Divide
Post-COVID-19 Impacts and Its Implications in Education Sector
Conclusion
References
Conclusion
Index
About the Editors
About the Contributors