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Background: Records at the Victim Support Unit (VSU) of the Zambia Police Service show that reported GBV cases annually from 2012 indicate an upward increase from 12,924 cases in 2012 to 18,080 in 2015, and 22,073 cases in 2018, to 25,121 cases in 2019, while in 2020 cases shot to 26,370 before...

Introduction: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus, called Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has continued to wreak havoc across the globe. It has spread to literally all the countries and territories...

Introduction: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus, called Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has continued to wreak havoc across the globe. It has spread to literally all the countries and territories...

According to the World Health Organization, the extensive and sometimes indiscriminate use of antibiotics for treatment and as growth promoters in the animal production industry has resulted in the widespread development of antibiotic resistance. As such, antimicrobial resistance cannot be...

Mining is the main source of export income and contributes significantly to the Zambian gross domestic product. Besides its contributions to exports, the mining industry plays a pivot role in the economic and socio-political development of Zambia. It also provides essential mineral based raw...

The sequestration and storage of additional atmospheric carbon from anthropogenic sources by forests contribute significantly to the mitigation of climate change. There are several factors that can alter the carbon store in forest ecosystems, some of which change over time, including climatic...

Global climate change, coupled with rapid population growth at a rate of 3.4%, is driving significant shifts in agricultural practices worldwide. Traditional crops are struggling to cope with the biotic and abiotic stresses imposed by climate change on plants. Recognizing the need for adaptive...

In recent years, the expanding array of innovative applications in the medical domain has been instrumental in propelling research forward. Among these advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems have emerged as influential tools, significantly contributing to the development of various...

Kachasu is a traditional distilled liquor that is manufactured in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The manufacture and sale of kachasu is illegal in Zambia, however this has not hampered its manufacture. Kachasu has also been suspected of having a high alcohol...

The study explored Community policing strategy as a strategy for conflict prevention in the selected communities in Solwezi district for Northwestern province. The selected communities for the study included Kandemba, Kyawama, Messager, Kandundu and Magrade compounds in Solwezi district. The...