The Southern African Journal of Information and Communication
- Publisher
- University of the Witwatersrand
- ISSN
- 1607-2235; 2077-5040
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Social Sciences and Humanities
About this journal
The Southern African Journal of Information and Communication' (SAJIC) is a peer-reviewed academic publication dedicated to exploring the multifaceted landscape of information and communication in the Southern African region. Its scope encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including library and information science, communication studies, journalism, media studies, information technology, and digital literacy. The journal aims to foster dialogue and knowledge sharing among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working in these fields.
Key themes within the journal include the role of information and communication in promoting social development, economic growth, and democratic governance in Southern Africa. Articles examine topics such as information access and equity, media diversity and freedom, the impact of new technologies, digital divides, information literacy, and the challenges of information management in the region. SAJIC also addresses the role of communication in addressing critical social issues such as poverty, inequality, health, and education.
The audience for SAJIC comprises academics, researchers, students, librarians, information professionals, policymakers, journalists, and other stakeholders in the information and communication sector in Southern Africa and beyond. The journal serves as a platform for sharing innovative research findings, best practices, and theoretical frameworks that can inform policy decisions and enhance the utilization of information and communication technologies for societal advancement.
SAJIC has established itself as a reputable and influential journal in the field of information and communication in the Southern African region. Its articles have contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of information and communication dynamics in the region. The journal's impact is evident in its influence on policy discussions, research agendas, and educational curricula. It serves as a catalyst for critical thinking and engagement with the complex issues surrounding information and communication in a rapidly changing world.
Volumes (19 articles)
Volume 0, Issue 3 (2002)
- Book Review: Networking Knowledge for Information Societies: Institutions and Intervention, edited by Robin Mansell, Rohan Samarajiva and Amy Mahan, 2002
- Evolution of Telecommunications Policy Reforms in East Africa: Setting New Policy Strategies to Anchor Benefits of Policy Reforms
- Technical and Policy Advances in Rural Telecommunications
- Telecom Reform and Poverty Alleviation in Kenya
- The Next Step for Telecom Regulation: ICT Convergence Regulation or Multisector Utilities Regulation?
- The Status of B2B e-Commerce in the South African Manufacturing Sector: Evolutionary or Revolutionary?
- The Triumph and Tragedy of Human Capital: Foundation Resource for Building Network Knowledge Economies
- Understanding the International ICT and Development Discourse: Assumptions and Implications
Volume 0, Issue 2 (2001)
- Book Review: The Analyst, the Psychiatrist, the Soothsayer and the Handicapped: Africa and Globalisation: Challenges of Globalisation: South African Debates with Manuel Castells, edited by Johan Muller, Nico Cloete, and Shireen Badat, 2001
- Convergence, Digitisation and New Technologies: Towards the Next Generation Network
- Experimenting with Institutional Arrangements for Communications Policy and Regulation: The Case of Telecommunications and Broadcasting in South Africa
- The Collision of Regulatory Convergence and Divergence: Updating Policies of Surveillance and Information Technology
- Towards Electronic Commerce in Africa: A Perspective from Three Country Studies
- When Cultural Content and Information Technology Converge
Volume 0, Issue 1 (2000)
- 'But for The Nicety of Knocking and Requesting a Right of Entry': Surveillance Law and Privacy Rights in South Africa
- Creating an African Women's Cyberspace
- Does 'Telecentre' Mean the Centre is Far Away? Telecentre Development in South Africa
- Telecommunication Policy and Regulation for Women and Development
- The Role of Communication in Key National, Regional, Provincial and Local Government Development Initiatives