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This study aimed at investigating electronic records management in government ministries and parastatals in Zambia. The study’s specific objectives were to: establish the extent to which government ministries and parastatals in Zambia keep e-records, establish if there is a legal framework,...

This research addresses the critical challenge of opacity and potential bias in machine learning (ML) models used for credit scoring. While advanced models like Gradient Boosting Machines and Deep Neural Networks offer superior predictive accuracy, their "black box" nature hinders regulatory...

Vegetables are highly perishable and lack of storage facilities affects their marketability. Once vegetables are separated from their source of nutrients (plant) they undergo higher rates of respiration, resulting in moisture loss, quality and nutrient degradation, and potential microbial...

This study investigates the effectiveness of third-party logistics (3PL) in enhancing last-mile delivery of essential medicines within Zambia’s public health supply chain. Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 109 respondents across ZAMMSA, 3PL providers, and high-volume...

Dairy products provide nutrition to households, but they could also serve as source of milk-borne diseases when produced under poor hygienic conditions. This cross-sectional study was conducted from August to September 2023 to evaluate smallholder dairy farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, practices...

The research sought to evaluate Lafarge’s environmental stewardship responsibilities due to the nature of its production business that may have negative impact in terms of footprint on the environment. The research was qualitative in nature and collected data from a sample of fifteen respondents....

The focus of the study was to Examine Instructional Leadership Practices and Perceptions in Selected Secondary Schools in Lusaka District, Zambia. The total sample of this study was fifty six (56) that’s 30 head teachers, 26 Teachers from the schools that were identified as research fields. The...

This study examined the effects of caregiver training on the cognitive development of children aged 4-5 years in community-based childcare centers (CBCCs) in Dowa District, Malawi. The study aimed to achieve four objectives: to assess the effects of trained caregivers on early childhood...

There is increasing patient acuity in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in Botswana, with a growing demand for mechanical ventilation. As a result, non-intensive care-trained nurses are increasingly involved in caring for patients on mechanical ventilators in the ICUs. There seems to be little research...

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Chobe, Botswana, play a vital role in responding to a variety of emergencies in a region characterized by unique geographical and socio-economic challenges. The growing conflict between the expanding human population and wildlife, along with organizational and...