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Zambia, like most developing countries, relies heavily on woodfuel as the major source of energy for cooking and heating. Over two thirds of the country’s population either dwell in areas that are very far away from the national grid or have not been electrified for reasons ranging from lack of...

This study examined the nature of and-coordination in Kaonde. In order to meet this goal, the study sought, firstly, to identify conjuncts that are coordinated by and-equivalent in Kaonde. Secondly, the study sought to identify and-coordinators in Kaonde. That is, it tried to identify...

This study comparatively analyses the syntax, semantics and pragmatic functions of conditional clauses in Tonga and English. It also establishes whether there are differences and similarities in the syntax, semantics and pragmatic functions of conditional clauses of both languages. The analysis...

This study investigated the teaching of genetics in selected secondary schools of Kitwe District in order to determine causes of poor performance in genetics questions in the biology examinations held at the end of senior secondary education. This study was guided by the following questions: Who...

The traditional cattle sector in Isoka District has been experiencing an increase in the number of tick borne disease fatalities, despite the use of acaricides. Therefore, the objectives of the study were: to document the major acaricides in use, dosage and their method of application; to...

Gender Based Violence is a global human rights problem but some women still lack knowledge and information on their rights. They do not even know the services offered including facilities that are in place which would help them if at all they are victimised despite the many efforts that the...

In 2010, the government of Zambia stopped training traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and forbade them from conducting home deliveries because they were viewed to contribute to maternal mortality. Since then, there has been no study done to get the perspectives of the TBAs after the policy ban...

Background: HIV1&2, HBsAg, anti-HCV and syphilis antibody are mandatory disease marker tests of Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs) conducted on every donated unit of blood in Zambia. Blood is donated by first time voluntary donors and repeat/regular donors of different ages. Both...

The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with road traffic deaths and trends in traffic deaths among motorists in Lusaka from 2010 to 2013. RTAs are one of the main causes of injuries and deaths in the world today. It is a concern for public health. Third world countries such as...

Background: The trypanocides isometamidium (ISM) and diminazene aceturate (DA) play an important role in the control of tsetse transmitted African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT) now and in the near future. The drugs are mostly administered by farmers without any veterinary supervision leading to...