This study was aimed at examining the ‘independence’ of the regulatory practices of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) towards the private media in Zambia. In order to achieve this, it specifically analyses the IBA practices in regulating the private media; the factors influenced the...
Download PDF ↓Death disposal is the process of dealing with the physical remains of the dead person. It is the act of getting rid of the body before decomposing and starting to emit foul odour that can affect the people around it. Gaborone city, in which Ledumang Ward is situated and is the subject of the case...
Most studies on HIV and AIDS in Zambia have concentrated on social-economic and political aspects. The cultural aspects are merely mentioned in passing or completely ignored. However, this study is cognizant of the fact that cultural norms and values have interacted with HIV and AIDS aspects in...
Download PDF ↓Child marriage is a global, continental and national problem. Typically, it cuts short or ends a girl’s education, compromises her reproductive rights, sexual health, future employment and earnings as well as perpetuates personal and community poverty. Zambia has one of the highest child marriage...
Download PDF ↓The aim of this study was to explore the substantive themes, values and practices underlying the Lozi children’s indigenous musical play games in order to understand their cognitive, socioemotional and educational implications. Conducted in seven districts of Western Province, the study was...
Download PDF ↓Common childhood illnesses remain a major challenge in developing countries. Therefore, acute response is vital to the survival of children below the age of five. Studies of healthcare seeking behavior in Zambia have barely explored the maternal factors associated with healthcare seeking behavior...
Parents play a critical role in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children against vices such as Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). Despite CSA being a problem in many countries including Zambia, there is dearth of research that seeks to explore the non-disclosure or reporting of CSA cases to...
Zambia has over the years relied on both internal and external sources of financing to meet budget deficits. As a result the country has amassed huge amounts of domestic and external public debt. Zambia has outstanding Eurobonds that will be coming due in 2024 and it recently defaulted its debt...
Download PDF ↓Climate change has greatly affected Zambia’s hydropower production. This has contributed to reduced amounts of electricity being injected into the utility grid. Zambia has therefore embarked on igniting different solar energy initiatives. However, no critical study has been done to document the...
Download PDF ↓This study aims at analysing the effectiveness of the media in covering climate change issues, with a particular case of the Daily Nation newspaper. To achieve this, the study establishes three objectives which include the analysis of the prominence of climate change articles in the newspaper and...