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As cities continue to grow so does demand for water increase among the various users. Understanding domestic water use practices can help to develop water conservation strategies, thereby contributing to efficient management of the water resource. The aim of this study was to examine the domestic...

More often than not, pupils in secondary schools find themselves in a state of dilemma before making important decisions that affect their career lives. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of career guidance of pupils with disabilities in selected schools in Chipata...

The study was aimed at establishing the views of teachers and pupils on the effectiveness of guidance and counselling services provided in the study secondary schools of Chinsali District. The researcher used a descriptive cross sectional study design. A sample size of sixty (60) participants was...

The novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 has continued to spread in Zambia, causing death, in the worst cases as well as imposing psychological, social and economic problems. Despite, the stringent public health and social measures put in place...

This research is on the effects of adolescent pregnancy on families in a named compound. The objectives of the research are: 1. establish the causes of adolescent pregnancy in a named compound: 2. establish the effects on families of the pregnant adolescent in a named compound: 3. establish the...

Sedimentation is one of the problems that affects the storage capacity of most small reservoirs, and if not addressed on time, may lead to the dams being filled up with sediment and failing to meet the intended objective of providing agricultural water for food and economic security. The aim of...

Numerous plants are considered weeds in agriculture and reduce crop yield and quality. Eliminating the deleterious effects of weeds is the goal of weed management. Herbicides are one of the methods of weed management despite some being persistent in the soil. Herbicides such as Stellar star whose...

The tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a major invasive insect pest attacking tomatoes in Zambia. Tuta absoluta was recently introduced into Zambia and was first reported in 2016. The pest is known to cause losses of about 80-100% if not managed. Control...

Poor sanitation has been characteristic of most peri-urban areas in Zambia resulting in environmental contamination with pathogens such as Escherichia coli consequently leading to high morbidity of enteric diseases. Foodborne E. coli transmission is recognized as being responsible for a major...

The mining industry is witnessing a momentous revolution due to a growing demand for metals, minerals and energy resources all over the world especially in the emerging economies of developed and developing countries. Mining in Zambia has played a key role in economic growth, social development...