The journal publishes original research and review articles that advance scholarship on social development issues in Africa - across various disciplines.

The JSDA is published by the Midlands State University, School of Social Work (Zimbabwe) For further information, read the author guidelines: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jsda/about/submissions Unique Focus The Journal of Social Development in Africa covers a wide range of topics.

Recent topics have included articles on social development as it relates to: • Social Work & Social Welfare • Social Policy • Disease Prevention • Child Protection Policy • Health behaviours and beliefs • Human Development & Development Aid in War Situations • Longevity and mortality • Gender Equality • Mental health • Income diversification • Pandemics and Development • Drug and substance use and misuse • Housing

Recent articles spanning many fields include: • Social Work • Economics • Psychology • Public Health • Social Policy • Social Services • Health Services Research • Development Studies • Sociology & Community Studies • Religious Studies • Community Development

Managing Editors Dr. Noel Garikai Muridzo (Director, MSU School of Social Work) Mr. Wilberforce Kurevakwesu (Lecturer, MSU School of Social Work)