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Stage-specific treatment of colorectal cancer: A microRNA-nanocomposite approach by Fadaka, Adewale Oluwaseun, Akinsoji, Taiwo, Klein, Ashwil, Madiehe, Abram Madimabe, Meyer, Mervin, Keyster, Marshall, Sikhwivhilu, Lucky Mashudu, Sibuyi, Nicole Remaliah Samantha

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the leading causes of cancer mortality. The lifetime risk of developing CRC is about 5% in adult males and females. CRC is…”
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Compatible Compacts? The “Social Life” of Vulnerability, Migration Governance, and Protection at the Zimbabwe–South Africa Border by Vanyoro, Kudakwashe, Maple, Nicholas, Vearey, Jo

“…The central argument of this paper is that interventions of humanitarian organizations at the Zimbabwe–South Africa border reveal the importance placed on…”
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“Let Them Stay There”: COVID-19 and Zimbabwe’s Indignation Against Return Migrants and Travelers by Hungwe, Chipo, Mugari, Zvenyika Eckson

“…This paper explains the indignation against and stigmatization of return migrants and travelers when Zimbabwe first recorded cases of COVID-19 in 2020. While…”
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Migration and the Constant Search for Self-Improvement in Africa by Kandilige, Leander, Ampah, Geraldine Asiwome, Abutima, Theophilus Kwabena

“…Globally, narratives about the nexus between migration and development have gained prominence among academics, policymakers, development practitioners, as well…”
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Influence of Socio-Economic Factors on Crime Among International Migrants in South Africa by Susuman, A Sathiya, Sithole, Knowledge

“…The presence of immigrants in South Africa has led citizens to believe that migrants are responsible for increased crime rates in the country. This belief is a…”
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Spaces, Places, and Migration: Understanding and Strengthening Public Health-Care Provision in South Africa by Makandwa, Tackson

“…Given South Africa’s historical and contemporary realities of both internal mobility and migration from other countries, this paper argues that engaging with…”
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Migrant Networks, Food Remittances and Zimbabweans in Cape Town: A Social Media Perspective by Sithole, Sean

“…Emerging research and academic debates have shown that social media platforms transform migration networks. But the role and link between migrant remittances…”
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The Impact of Remittance on Poverty: Evidence from the South African National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) by Wurku, Seyfe, Marangu, Joyce

“…The study uses two approaches to assess the impact of remittance on poverty in South Africa. The first approach compares the level of poverty between…”
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An Evaluation of the Determinants of Remittances: Evidence from Nigeria by Laniran, Temitope, Adeniyi, Daniel

“…International remittances have grown to become an integral source of finance for development. Existing literature posits that there is an association between…”
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Failed asylum seekers in South Africa: policy and practice by Johnson, Corey

“…The return of failed asylum seekers has become an issue of concern for asylum states who must balance immigration control measures while upholding refugee…”
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Local Integration and Congolese Forced Migrants in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Pangilinan, Christian

“…Thousands of unregistered Congolese forced migrants live in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Some of them have lived in the city for years but their long-term futures…”
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Impact of Remittances on Economic Growth: Evidence from Selected West African Countries (Cameroon, Cape Verde, Nigeria and Senegal) by Adarkwa, Muriel

“…Remittances from abroad play a key role in the development of many West African countries. Remittances tend to increase the income of recipients, reduce…”
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The Migration-Development Nexus in Somaliland: Critical Voices from the Somali Diaspora by Fagioli-Ndlovu, Monica

“…International development agencies have recently started to mobilise the Somali diaspora for state-building programmes. Somali diaspora experts and government…”
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International Migration in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Call for a Global Research Agenda by Dinbabo, Mulugeta, Carciotto, Sergio

“…Research on international migration has brought about remarkable awareness within the global research community, stimulating some theorists and policy-makers…”
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The evolving developmental role of the state as public trustee of South Africa’s natural resources and property by September-Van Huffel, Anthea-Lee

“…Through its environmental laws and policies, the state needs to ensure the ecologically sustainable development and use of South Africa’s natural resources,…”
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The rights of women in unregistered customary marriages in Zimbabwe: Best practices from South Africa by Vengesai, Priccilar

“…Zimbabwe’s marriage regime is regulated by the Marriages Act No. 1 [Chapter 5:17] of 2022 (Marriage Act, 2022). According to the Marriage Act, 2022, the…”
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A turning-point for transitional justice? Political violence in Zimbabwe, and transformative justice as a way forward by Chidhawu, Tinotenda

“…Since 2000, elections in Zimbabwe have been hotly disputed and marred by violence. Victims of politically orchestrated violence have received neither apology…”
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Eliminating racial discrimination of employees: An assessment of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended by Van de Rheede, Jeannine

“…The Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, was enacted inter alia to “achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunity and fair treatment…”
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Does Climate Change Transfer Poverty from Rural to Urban Areas? Implications for Regional Sub-Saharan Research Agenda by Madzivhandila, Thanyani, Asha, Aklilu

“…There is growing recognition that climate change is a worldwide phenomenon with far-reaching effects and that it is linked to an increase in the frequency of…”
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“When there is no migration, the whole region has a problem”: The Political Priorities of Migration Policies in West Africa by Zanker, Franzisca

“…This paper seeks considers the place of migration to Europe for West African governments in relation to other forms of politically relevant mobilities. This…”
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