MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE development of new technologies, Deloitte in 2021. However, the Chinyamurindi’s own efforts to forge and not simply the adoption of focus needs to be on investment Africa-Africa partnerships have those that exist already, is key to the in infrastructure that encourages included participation in the Human future of the continent. Affordable connectivity, especially between Capital Management Research high speed internet connectivity is African universities. Interest group at Mulungushi a basic if development needs are The critical role of partnerships in University in Zambia and in a writing to be addressed. Also important is achieving these three steps is critical. retreat at the University of Lusaka. the need for technology in sectors Collaboration on the continent Universities targeted in the UFH where people trade informally. maximises economies of scale, strategy include Makerere University The role of the African university fosters synergies and is beneficial to Business School in Uganda, the in developing technology, and not all involved. Investment which allows University of Gondar in Ethiopia, the simply adopting it, and promoting the universities to collaborate on a University of Kigali in Rwanda and the innovations in its use is key to this continental scale will not only benefit University of Lusaka and Mulungushi process. As many African countries the institutions themselves but also University in Zambia. have young populations, investment the communities in which they are Africa-Africa research partnerships in this demographic and the ability located. attest to the need for those on of young people to engage with the continent to work together technology is essential especially as The University of Fort Hare is espoused by intellectuals and social many see universities as a means of prioritizing Africa-Africa partnerships. activists such as Mazrui. In spite of attaining the skills necessary to gain At the core of these partnerships obstinate challenges, Africans can the workforce. is collaboration in research, joint rescript their identity by answering A third task involves addressing teaching, the development of new the clarion call outlined by Professor challenges related to infrastructure, curricula, the development and Chinyamurindi and, in doing so, they identified as an obstacle to economic delivery of short courses, and the can hasten their steps towards the growth in a report published by training of undergraduate and liberation of the continent. postgraduate students. Professor Delegates attending South Africa – Zambia Writing Workshop at the University of Lusaka Research Report 2021/2022 | 46