Africa and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Curse or Cure?

Contents
Editor and Contributors
1 On the Elusiveness of Epistemic Freedom in Africa and the Need to Unmask the Colonial Contract
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 The Elusiveness of Epistemic Freedom in Africa
	3 The Need for Just, Ethical Leadership and Epistemic Freedom in Africa
	4 What is to be Done: Political Power or Economic Power?
	5 Towards Active Citizenry in Africa
	6 Rationale Behind the Book
	References
2 Race and Robotics: Black Theology in the Digital Age
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 History of the Oppressed is Their Epistemology
	3 Cause for Protest: Human Insurgence, Agency, and Emergency
	4 The Political Corridors of Scientific Progress
	5 The Mind, Intelligence, and Liberation in 4IR
	6 Singularity and Eschatology: Conclusion
	References
3 University 4.0: A Conceptual Model for South African Universities and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Approach and Methodology
	3 Proposed Conceptual Models for University 4.0
		3.1 The Macro-conceptual Model: Institutional Change 4.0
		3.2 Underpinnings of Institutional Change 4.0
		3.3 The Top Structure of Institutional Change 4.0
		3.4 The Core of Institutional Change 4.0: The Triple Helix Concept of Innovation
		3.5 Key Concepts of Institutional Change 4.0
			3.5.1 The Foundation of Institutional Change 4.0
			3.5.2 Proposed Macro-conceptual Model: Institutional Change 4.0 for University 4.0
			3.5.3 Relationships and Interactions Within the Macro-conceptual Model
		3.6 The Micro-conceptual Model: Teaching and Learning 4.0
		3.7 Findings Underpinning Teaching and Learning 4.0
			3.7.1 Proposed Micro-conceptual Model: Teaching and Learning 4.0
			3.7.2 Relationships and Interactions Within Teaching and Learning 4.0
	4 Conclusion
	References
4 Against the Grain: The Tragedy of Zimbabwe in the Context of 4IR
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Understanding the ‘Revolution’ in the 4IR
	3 Methodology and Theoretical Underpinnings
	4 The 4IR and the ‘The Big Elephant in the Room’
	5 4IR and Human Rights for Zimbabwe
	6 Zimbabwe in the Context of the 4IR
	7 Going Against the Grain?
	8 Consciousness of the 41R in Zimbabwe
	9 Conclusion
	References
5 Africa and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Turning a Curse into a Resource Through the Prism of Human Capital
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 False Start in Africa
	3 Positioning Africa in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
		3.1 Unlocking the Potential of the Diaspora from Africa
		3.2 Remittances
		3.3 Knowledge, Skill and Technology Transfer
		3.4 Technological Leapfrogging
	4 Investment in Research and Development
		4.1 The Pivotal Role of the Youth
		4.2 Vocational and Technical Education
		4.3 African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
	5 Conclusion
	References
6 Rising to the Occasion: Africa, the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Lessons from China
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the ‘African Question’
	3 The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities for Africa
	4 Rising to the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution Occasion’: Lessons from China
	5 The Secret Political Recipe Behind China’s Economic Development
	6 China’s Secret ‘Economic Recipe’ and Lessons for Africa
	7 Maximising Competitive Advantage
	8 China’s Utilisation of Geopolitical Factors: Lessons for Africa
	9 Stemming the ‘demon’ of Corruption
	10 Conclusion
	References
7 Survival of African Governments in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Contextualising Industrial Revolutions in Africa
	3 Governance, Leadership and Management of African Governments in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
	4 Theoretical Perspectives
	5 Gains and Losses of African Governments in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
	6 Technology Adoption in Africa and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
	7 Social Media and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
	8 3D Printing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
	9 Overcoming Challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa
	10 Conclusion
	References
8 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Africa: A Cure Which Kills the Patient
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Framing the Context in Which the 4IR Unfolds
	3 (Hidden) Challenges to the Africa’s Restructuring and Economic Transformation
	4 Africa’s Greatest Opportunity in the 4IR
	References