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Breast cancer (BC) patients in Zambia more commonly present with advanced-stage disease and often at young ages (≤50 years). Breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) is a tumor suppressor gene in which mutations have been linked to disease presentation at a young age. More than 600 distinct pathogenic...

Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that exists worldwide and is endemic in most sub-Saharan African countries. World Health Organisation has named Brucellosis among the neglected diseases. The disease causes substantial morbidity among humans and their livestock. Although it has a low mortality...

The world population continues to grow, with Africa projected to reach 2.4 billion people by the year 2050. This increase in population has resulted in a high demand for goods and services, which has subsequently triggered an increase in demand for mineral resources. Zambia, being a mineral rich...

The study sought to review strategies banks have adopted to gain market share of the unbanked community dominated by mobile network operators: a case of Zanaco bank. The theoretical framework was based on the Ansoff Matrix. The study was based on Zanaco marketing managers and top management. 103...

The purpose of this study was to review strategy implementation in public universities in Zambia using the University of Zambia as a case study. Strategy is hailed as a solution to emerging victorious from a maze of competition that organisations find themselves. This study therefore was to...

Concern over the quality of teaching in schools has existed for ‘as long as the schools themselves’ (Cruickshank, 1992). Today, parents, policymakers, and other stakeholders are expending significant energy critiquing non-native English-speaking teachers’ quality and arguing for the improvement...

This study was designed to access guidance and counseling services among students at the University of Zambia. It was guided by the following objectives: to establish whether guidance and counselling services are accessed at the University of Zambia, to establish students awareness of guidance...

Despite playing a key role in most economies, building construction contributes significantly to climate change. Buildings consume energy, water, and raw materials, generate waste, and emit potentially hazardous air emissions during the course of their lives. These facts have prompted the...

The objective of the study on ‘Addressing Challenges in Accessing Finance by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kitwe District of Zambia, was to examine the constraints experienced by SME owners in their quest to access financing from financial institutions, to fund business initiatives such...

Background: Radiation therapy has the potential to improve the cure rates and provide palliative relief for cervical cancer patients. Despite adherence to radiation therapy being a key treatment modality, patients rarely follow prescriptions. Poor adherence to radiation therapy is associated with...