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Feeding Hope: Zimbabwean Migrants in South Africa and the Evolving Landscape of Cross-Border Remittances
Cross-border food remittances contribute to household food security in the receiving countries in the Global South. This paper draws on recent research on Zimbabwean cross-border food remittances from South Africa to Zimbabwe to explore the impact on food security back home. This is achieved by examining food remittance flows from South Africa through digital channels and informal land corridors using cross-border transporters. The
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), COVID-19 Lockdowns and Digitalisation of Food Remittance Flows from South Africa to Zimbabwe
The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to address global challenges like food insecurity, poverty, inequality, and economic growth. Remittances are crucial in achieving these goals, especially in developing countries. By directly supporting households, remittances help reduce poverty and food insecurity, improve access to healthcare and education and bolster financial stability. Strengthening policies
Rowing Against Climate Adversity and Lack of Family Support: The Everyday Lives of Migrants’ Wives in Rural Mozambique
There are numerous studies on the participation in migratory work by men from the Gaza Province, whether to the mines in South Africa or Mozambican cities, in particular the city of Maputo. However, studies that analyze the psychosocial conditions of migrants’ wives about their relationships with their family, friends, neighbors, and their teenage children are
Migrant Remittances, Food Security, and Translocal Households in the Ghana-Qatar Migration Corridor
This paper examines the impact of migrant remittances on household food security in the Ghana-Qatar migration corridor. Drawing on a 2023 survey of migrant-sending households in Ghana and in-depth qualitative interviews with migrants in Qatar, the study explores the characteristics, determinants, and patterns of remitting. The findings reveal that cash remittances play a crucial role
Climate Change and Migration: A Call for a Continental-Level Research Agenda
Climate change is manifested through increased rates of droughts, heat waves, and storms that raise global temperatures and eventually affect populations. These are accompanied by increased migration, reduced productivity in agriculture, water shortages, and losses in fishing yield that spur people to look for better economic opportunities. The present study discusses some identified trends in
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‘Road Runners’ and Fanta: Intersectional Cultural Food In/security Among Zimbabwean Migrants Living in UK Cities
The incidence of food insecurity among migrant and diasporic communities living in rich global North cities is growing. A key dimension of this is the absence of culturally appropriate food which is integral to both feeding and nourishing mobile bodies. In this paper, we deploy an intersectional approach to cultural food in/security to explore the foodscapes of
Digital Disruptions in the South Africa-Zimbabwe Remittance Corridor During COVID-19
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on migrant remittances has generated a great deal of confusion and debate. This article aims to test three conflicting global and local narratives about the relationship between the pandemic and remittance flows in the South Africa–Zimbabwe remittance corridor. We refer to these as remittance pessimism, remittance resilience and remittance
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Sustainable Development in the Digital Age: Harnessing Technology for Global Climate Partnership in Africa
Although technology-driven interventions are central to global climate partnerships, Africa’s dual challenge renders implementation difficult. The continent is highly vulnerable to climate change and faces a significant digital divide, as over half the population lacks digital literacy and access. This results in underutilisation of technology for climate adaptation and resilience. While much research focuses on
Migrant Networks, Food Remittances, and Zimbabweans in Cape Town: A Social Media Perspective
This study examines the evolving connection between migrant networking on social media and cross-border food remittances in Southern Africa. Emerging research and academic debates have shown that social media platforms transform migration networks. But the role and link between migrant remittances and social media are generally overlooked and neglected. This paper contributes to the ongoing