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Original Research

 
Acceptability of social media and artificial intelligence chatbots in Local Government communication: Survey conducted in Kadoma, Zimbabwe, 2024  
Clayton Munemo, Daniel Chirundu, Addmore Chadambuka, Tsitsi P. Juru, Gerald Shambira, Gibson Mandozana, Notion T. Gombe, Mufuta Tshimanga
20 May 2026

Original Research

 
Do provincial interventions resolve local governance failure? A citizen-centred analysis from uMkhanyakude District Municipality  
Thokozani Khumalo, Tyanai Masiya, Stellah Lubinga
30 April 2026

Original Research

 
The misnomer of ‘service delivery protests’ in South Africa: Discourse, governance and institutional accountability  
Betty C. Mubangizi
29 April 2026

Original Research

 
Participatory budgeting in the digital era: Challenges and opportunities in the City of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe  
Nqobile Sikhosana, Mokgadi Molope
24 April 2026

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 6 (2025)  
Editorial Office
10 April 2026

Original Research

 
The house that Zondo built: State Capture Commission implications for local economic development in South Africa’s construction sector  
Yamkela Majikijela, Mthuthuzeli Swartz, Nosiphiwo Nkonki, Willie Chinyamurindi
10 April 2026

Review Article

 
Financial crisis and tax capacity in South Africa’s local government: A review of budgetary failures and structural constraints  
Vuyani G. Langa, Sanjay Balkaran
16 February 2026

Original Research

 
Assessing service delivery in Ugandan local governments: A composite indicator approach  
Hillary Muhanguzi, James Wokadala
03 February 2026

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
10 November 2025

Original Research

 
Municipal election systems and their implications for ethical and accountable democratic governance at eThekwini Municipality  
Ndwakhulu S. Tshishonga
07 November 2025
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

  
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In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
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