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Africa's development hinges on promoting knowledge and innovation through locally focused research, as outlined in the African Union's Agenda 2063..

Africa's development hinges on promoting knowledge and innovation through locally focused research, as outlined in the African Union's Agenda 2063. This study examines Namibia's Library and Information Science (LIS) sector over the past decade, highlighting its growth and challenges, and offering insight into Africa's research landscape. The field is evolving, with trends in information-seeking behavior and scholarly communication shaped by social media and technology. However, LIS research in Africa often lacks robust theoretical foundations and makes limited contributions to theory development.
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The development and development of Africa City focuses on increasing knowledge and innovation through research. Be tailored to local needs, as set out in African Union Agenda 2063. This study illustrates the growth and challenges of the library and information science industry in Namibia over the past decade, helping to understand the research landscape in Africa. This field could change, with a shift towards the behavior of searching for scientific information and communication, influenced by social media and technology. However, it was noted that LIS research in Africa often lacks a strong theoretical basis and does not effectively contribute to the construction of theory