Decolonizing Masculinity: Mzoxolo Mayongo Rethinking Masculinity
Essay - 5 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
In postcolonial cultures like South Africa, the idea of masculinity is closely tied to gender, race, and class. The colonial power structures that favoured control, dominance, and the dehumanisation of Black men, often portraying them as overly sexual and primitive, significantly...
The process of regionalization in West Africa: CEDEAO
Thesis - 7 pages - Political science
'I was convinced that the political freedom would inevitably precede our economic advancement. In the same manner, I am convinced that the African Unit will be done and this common base will enable us to build our complete development”. This statement was written in 1957 by Kwame Krumah,...
Lifespan Development: Analyzing the Life of Nelson Mandela
Biography - 6 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Human development is a journey that complexly complies with the influences of nature and nurture. This paper examines how Nelson Mandela, one of the most influential people, had his life tremendously shaped by diversity and life experiences. It was in South Africa, divided by racial...
PESTEL Analysis - Vodacom
Case study - 5 pages - ICT marketing
The company is based in South Africa and was created since 1993. It can be considered as an extension of Vodafone in South Africa, DRC, Lesotho, and Mozambique. In fact, the Vodafone group has almost 64.5% of Vodacom. The latest operates in the telecommunication...
Nazism in South America: Chronicle of a secret war 1930-1950 - by Sergio Correa da Costa
Thesis - 7 pages - Modern history
Historian and diplomat, Sergio Correa da Costa had the chance to serve his country in the city of Buenos Aires, during the Second World War. Correa lived in the Argentine metropolis during the reign of the GOU (United Officers Group) and later that of Juan Domingo Peron and Evita Duarte de...
South Korea: An Electronics Industry
Thesis - 6 pages - Economy general
On what competitive advantages did South Korea lean to build a successful model of economic development? What factors can make South Korea particularly attractive as a market and as a base for value-added activities? After the war which led to the division of the peninsula and...
Import of machine tools in South Korea: the choice of Inco terms
Case study - 2 pages - Logistics
The choice of transport solutions and thus a choice of Inco term occur in three stages. The first step is to study the course, flows, technical and commercial constraints. The second is to study the costs, delays and safety of transportation and the third step is to determine the implications...
Podcast: Nelson Mandela
Creative writing - 2 pages - Medias
Good morning, London and welcome to BBC radio 4! It is 7AM, and today we will talk about the famous man nicknamed Madiba, who fought against the apartheid in South Africa during his entire life. He was president and he was honored by the Nobel Peace Prize: Nelson Mandela!
Corporate Strategy - Megabrew: Creating an Undisputed Global Brewing Champion?
Case study - 29 pages - Business strategy
In the case study "Megabrew", "Creating an Undisputed Global Brewing Champion?" as the subtitle, the significant characters of the mergers and the acquisitions are explored within the context of the brewing industry. From a strategic point of view, this evaluation reviews megabrews using...
Radio program: Nelson Mandela
Creative writing - 3 pages - Modern history
"Good morning, New York and welcome to “History and Music” radio! It is 7AM and today we received the famous man nicknamed Madiba who fought against the apartheid in South Africa during his entire life. He was president from 1994 - nineteen ninety-four - to 1999 - nineteen...
The United States and the World - Transnational problems today as seen from Washington
Course material - 12 pages - Political science
In the document issued in September 2002, "The National Security Strategy of the USA", two essential goals of US national policy were stressed: the defeat of "Global terrorism" and "to prevent our enemies from threatening us, our allies, and our friends with weapons of mass destruction". Those...
The essence of apartheid
Case study - 4 pages - Social, moral & civic education
Apartheid in South Africa is seen as something so common that it is in the Constitution. It is the only nation in the world that skin color determines the conditions of life and survival of people, despite the many historical justifications, the Apartheid violates all the conditions...
To what extent is Brazil and its development typical of a country of South America?
Thesis - 8 pages - Economy general
In 1952 when the demographer Alfred Sauvy first used the expression “Third World” in an article titled “Three worlds, one planet” to designate the poor, recently decolonized countries or those due to soon break free of their colonized past, this new world struggled to define...
Interview with Zanani (Mandela's daughter)
Tutorials/exercises - 1 pages - Modern history
This exercise is a piece of creative writing designed to simulate an interview with Zanani, Mandela's daughter.
Business plan for concrete manufacturing plant in Ghana, West Africa
Business plan - 52 pages - Business strategy
Population of Ghana has been increasing at an average rate of 1.8% per year. Increase has imposed a burden on the country for infrastructure in the form of schools, hospitals, housing, and roads. At independence in 1957, the required infrastructure was provided mainly by the then...
Geological scandals in Africa
Thesis - 4 pages - Geology
The African countries are wonderful tourist spots with famous heritage sites. However, they are also home to many scandalous events and incidents that make people shy away from visiting the spots. The term geological scandal was coined by Belgian geologist Jules Cornet in 1892 during an...
Newsweek's coverage of the news in Africa: (November 2006 - January 2007)
Thesis - 4 pages - Journalism
Newsweek is an American weekly magazine of news and commentary, published in New York City. In 2005, the magazine reported a national audience of more than 20 million; worldwide, its audience numbered almost 26 million in more than 190 countries. The magazine was founded in 1933. In 1937, Malcolm...
AIDS in Africa (2005)
Case study - 12 pages - Medical studies
Research on the historical development of HIV/AIDS demonstrates that the first cases of this disease can be traced back to 1978. Although AIDS had not been identified at that time, five men in different parts of the world had died from unusual, yet similar diseases. These five men were all...
English Test : History on Geopolitical Relations
Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Modern history
In Australia, the “History Wars” are a debate on the nature of the colonial settlement and on the extent of the deprivations suffered by the Aboriginals. What fuels the debate is not merely the quest for an ever-elusive historical truth, but rather the consequences that history has on...
International Engineering Management - Toyota
Case study - 9 pages - Electronics, mechanics, engineering & technology
There are numerous strategies that lead Toyota to first place in the automobile industry. This report will provide an opportunity to better understand the company's history, recognize the main factors that bring success to the business, and analyze cultural analysis between China and...
English Test Correction: Geopolitical Relations in Great Britain and Australia
Tutorials/exercises - 3 pages - Linguistics & languages
This document contains an English test including sentences and expressions to translate, as well as questions on geopolitical relations about Great Britain and Australia.
Exploring Afrofuturism: Artists and Filmmakers Shaping a Technologically Empowered African Future
Essay - 5 pages - Arts and art history
Afrofuturism is a cultural and creative movement that boldly confronts common preconceptions about Africa, arguing that the region is culturally immobile and technologically "backward". On the other hand, Afrofuturism asserts Africa's entitlement to modernity and technology...
Organizational Behavioural Management - Assistant project manager for the launch and management of a brick factory at LOME BETON
Internship report - 25 pages - Management
From February 28 to August 28, 2023, I was an intern at LOME BETON in Lomé, Togo. This internship, which I did as part of my third year at EM Lyon, enabled me to discover how a company works, develop my skills and refine my career plan. The company specializes in setting up construction projects...
SWOT Analysis - Vodacom
Case study - 5 pages - ICT marketing
Vodacom is a company that originated in South Africa in 1993, founded by Alan Knott-Craig Senior, who later handed the reins over to his son, Alan Knott-Craig Junior. The company has become the leading purpose-led African provider of financial and digital services, and connectivity,...
British diplomacy between the 11th and the 20th century
Course material - 2 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
William the conqueror overthrew the ruling power of the time which was the anglo-saxons and the Danish. William was the duke of Normandy, England. His descendants became dukes of Western France. They weren't really English. They were called the Angevins. The family has a lot of power and...
Unilever in Vietnam: The "Perfect Village" - Should Unilever try to replicate the PV model in other countries?
Case study - 4 pages - Business strategy
Unilever has successfully penetrated the Vietnamese market and made significant profits despite the geographical and cultural challenges it faced in this region, which are predominantly rural. This success was not a coincidence but rather the product of a thoughtful, sustainable living plan that...
Operation Serval's strategic considerations and Clausewitz
Essay - 10 pages - International relations
In February 2011, Geoff D. Porter commented on the increased activity of al-Qa'ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), whose 'kidnap and ransom threat' made a growing instability factor in the Saharan region. Establishing multiple groups on the cross-border zone of northern Mali, northern...
Strategic analysis of McCarthy motors limited
Thesis - 20 pages - Business strategy
McCarthy Motors Limited is owned by Bid Auto (Who Owns Whom, 2008). Bid Auto is the vehicle retail and services division of the Bidvest Group Limited, a JSE listed investment holding company. Bid Auto is one of the largest competitors in the South African vehicle retail market with more...
Wal-Mart's offer to Massmart - Porter's Five Forces and other relevant forces
Case study - 7 pages - Business strategy
Wal-Mart is thinking of implanting itself on a new continent: Africa. On November 29th, Wal-Mart offered $2.4bn for a majority stake to the South African retailer Massmart. We are going to assess the potential entry of Wal-Mart in South Africa through Porter's five...
African conflict and resources
Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies
The history of South Africa mainly revolves around communication and the conflict of the numerous varied ethnic groups in South Africa. Just like other historical accounts of various countries, South Africa is not any different. The themes of race,...
