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It has been recognized that in the absence of merger control regulation, society would see harm to business as suppliers become uncompetitive, inefficient, costly and not responsive to their competitive environment as well as harm consumers. The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors...

According to Ali (2014), capital markets, across the globe, channel funds from savers to firms, which use the funds to finance projects. Efficient capital markets, therefore, make it easier for firms to raise capital because the markets determine the prices at which existing and potential...

Escherichia coli that produce extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) enzymes pose a global challenge in the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by these organisms. Beta lactamases are the primary cause of resistance to beta lactam antibiotics. These enzymes confer multi drug...

Several studies have demonstrated the superiority of Laparoscopic appendicectomy in the management of acute appendicitis. Acute appendicitis has been managed solely by open appendicectomy at UTH. This was the first study that looked at the management of acute appendicitis by laparoscopy here at...

Youths in Zambia have limited access to information concerning Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and this puts them at risk of unwanted pregnancy. The Research Initiative to Support the Empowerment of Girls (RISE) is a cluster randomized testing the effectiveness of different support packages on...

This study sought to investigate access to and control over agricultural income and labour in smallholder farming households in Chipata district, Zambia. The objectives were to investigate the agricultural practices employed by smallholder farming households in Msandire and Mkanda areas of...

An estimated 80,000 adolescents (10-19 years) are living with HIV in Zambia (UNICEF, 2011). As they mature into adulthood, adolescents encounter challenges related to sexuality and sexual reproductive health (SRH), coupled with dealing with a complex condition such as HIV infection. The current...

Introduction: Early diagnosis of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) among exposed infants gives an opportunity for early access to HIV care and treatment with potential for increased survival. Despite global efforts to scale up early infant diagnosis (EID) services, in resource-limited, high HIV...

The study was conducted in selected schools of Kasama and Lusaka districts and was aimed at establishing whether learners with physical disability (PD) had access to specialised services. Due to ethical issues, the five schools that participated in the study were given pseudonyms; Dudu, Teka,...

The research was titled; Acute Hemodynamic Changes Associated with Dance Exercises in Females of Lusaka, Zambia. Dynamic exercises are known to elicit hemodynamic changes in the cardiovascular system. Zumba and ZOCA are part of a fast growing group of dance fitness programmes designed to provide...