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This dissertation studies the constraints on the growth and development of the fishing industry in Western Province under colonial rule covering the period 1924 - 1964. The focus is the Central Zambezi Floodplain Fishery(CCZFPF). During the colonial period Western Province was transformed into a...

Many studies exist on the rise and and growth of African nationalism in Zambia. They include autobiographies and biographies by and on politicians who participated in the struggle for independence. However, several veteran politicians who pioneered the independence struggle have not attracted...

The aspect of who makes decisions on reproductive issues in marriages has been overlooked by the many organisations that are advocating for the promotion of reproductive rights and gender equality as a whole. The effects of male decision making on reproductive issues have adverse consequences on...

This dissertation examines how and why the indigenous educational institution of milaka died out and that of sikenge changed in the period 1886-1975. In pre-colonial Bulozi, the institutions of milaka for boys and sikenge for girls were important in transmitting Lozi' norms and values and in...

This research looks at the determinants of under-five mortality in Kitwe district in Zambia. The objective of this study was to investigate the determinants of under-five mortality in Kitwe district. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used in collecting data. A detailed...

This dissertation is divided into three chapters. Chapter one examines the impact of colonial rule and capital penetration on ecology and agriculture in the Sinazongwe sub-district between 1900 and 1958. The chapter demonstrates how colonial policies like land alienation, the Inyoka tobacco...

The main purpose of the research was to assess the effect of SAFE on improving girls' education in Zambia by examining the interventions put in place by SAFE at Kabale Basic School and Lwitikila Girls Secondary School. The research assessed the impact of SAFE'S interventions on the academic...

In Zambia, the prevalence of HIV is estimated to be 16% among individuals 15-49 years old. Among 15-24 year olds, women (12.7%) are four times more likely to be infected by HIV than men (3.8%) (ZDHS, 2002).The Antiretroviral Community Education and Referral (ACER) project was conceptually...

The objective of this study was to contribute to the knowledge about the effects of external debt on economic growth in Zambia during the period 1975 to 2000. The results were expected to help substantiate the case for significant debt reduction and even outright cancellation for developing...

Women have historically been under-represented in education and careers around the world. In Zambia, females are under-represented at all levels of the education system. However, the situation is worse at tertiary level, where most female students are found in fields of studies traditionally...