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Debt overhang theory suggests that debt has a Laffer curve type of relationship with economic growth. This implies that there is a threshold value of debt, beyond which, debt accumulation will negatively affect economic growth. This paper sought to contribute to existing literature by...

Mining is one of the main sources of heavy metals that present great harm to human health even in low concentrations. Lead (Pb) contamination of food and especially of frequently consumed vegetables is a growing public health concern worldwide. Although levels of exposure in developed countries...

It has been noted that an increasing number of bacteria are now developing resistance to commercial antibiotics. This problem necessitates the discovery of new classes of anti-microbial drug leads. Plants have always played an important role in the discovery of new medicines. Secondary...

The newly established Constitutional Court of Zambia is expected to play the pivotal roles of interpreting, protecting and defending the Zambian Constitution. To do this, the Court requires appropriate jurisdiction and an adequate institutional framework. Thus, the purpose of this study was to...

Labour pain is described as severe by most women and hence the use of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for its relief. Low levels of awareness of labour pain relief have been noted in LMIC‟s compared to more developed countries. The present study sought to determine the...

The risk of maternal mortality and complications in pregnancy is highest for adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa and is a leading cause of death among adolescent girls. In Zambia, adolescent pregnancy rate is high and stands at 28.5% and maternal mortality rate is at 398 per 100 000 live...

In any project based environment, knowledge is becoming one of the main assets required to remain competitive in a world that keeps evolving. To remain competitive in a dynamic market, different organisations are carrying out various projects. For every new project that’s undertaken knowledge is...

This study sought to examine the implications of land tenure on participatory settlement upgrading. The key objectives of the research were: to examine the tenure arrangements that guide the access to and the use of land in Kalikiliki; to assess the factors that influence willingness to...

The national policy on education aims to facilitate educational development in the country and the Head teacher has an important role to play; including the provision of effective leadership in order to enhance teacher morale and improve learner academic performance. The purpose of this study was...

Poor essential workings in Mathematics is an attribute of poor problem solving processes. The study explored learners’ problem solving processes in Calculus at Grade 12 level. Calculus was introduced when the curriculum was revised in 2013 and involves basic differentiation and integration at...