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The aviation industry is one of the fastest growing sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions and accounts for about two percent of the global GHGs emissions. This study therefore endeavoured to assess on how a low carbon aviation industry could be enhanced in Zambia. Thus the study estimated...

Woodfuel (charcoal and firewood) is a crucial component of the energy supply chain in sub-Saharan Africa with over 80 percent of the population depending on it as their primary energy source (Sepp, 2008; Njenga, et. el., 2013). In Zambia, it accounts for more than 70 percent of total energy...

Lukanga Swamp in Zambia, is one of the major fisheries which has been invaded by the aquatic invasive species commonly known as Kariba weed (Salvinia molesta).Generally, studies show that in areas where aquatic weeds occur, fish populations and catches are reduced and this problem is not...

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...

This study examined the gendered experienced along the tomato value chain in the Lusaka city region. The objectives of the study were to: identify the key actors along the tomato value chain; establish the practices carried out along the tomato value chain by men and women; analyse the challenges...

There has been an increase in multinational chain stores in Zambia and they have now included the sale of Zambian traditional foods though marginally. Hence, there is a possibility of foreign food products which are mostly sold in multinational chain stores affecting commercialisation of the...

Mining as an extractive industry has both positive and negative impacts. The positive impacts include economic growth and job creation whereas the negative impacts are environmental degradation and human health risks. On this premise this study was carried out in order: To i) identify risks posed...