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This research project proposes a blockchain and zero knowledge proof model for decentralised drug distribution and stock transfer in public health care facilities in Zambia. The model aims to improve the efficiency, security, privacy and transparency of the drug supply chain and enable...

As mobile money services proliferate, the threat of smishing attacks targeting users has escalated. This paper presents a Smishing Detection Leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques. It aims to detect smishing threats in real-time with the integration of...

This research investigates the creation and application of Automated Build Pipelines (ABP) in private network settings with the goal of developing a model or framework that would manage semantic versioning, increase operational efficiency, and reduce downtime. In addition to identifying and...

The advent of the fifth generation (5G) of wireless technology has presented unprecedented challenges in network management due to its complex, heterogeneous nature involving multiple domains. Addressing these challenges, the paper at hand proposes an innovative orchestration framework designed...

This study examines Zambia's attempt to improve the security, openness, and effectiveness of the electoral process by introducing a blockchain-based voting system. A proof-of-concept model that includes smart contracts, system architecture, UI design, and encryption techniques is presented in the...

Since its reported presence in 2016, the Fall Armyworm (FAW) has caused major damage to a number of plant species including maize which is a staple food for most African countries. Their presence in Africa pauses a challenge to the food security in many countries contributing to the already...

The prevalence of overloading, which is exceeding the maximum load weight, on public transport especially buses in Zambia is very rampant. This is attributed mainly to the fact that there is currently no system to measure and monitor load weight particularly at bus stations apart from few...

Issues of food security, post-harvest losses, lack of a national farmer database and proper grain inventory system have plagued the Ministry of Agriculture for years. The lack of requisite tools has made the management of the sector a difficult task. This has seen an increase in the number of...

Cassava is one of the alternative crops to Zambia’s staple crop maize. Unlike maize, cassava is drought resistant; maize has adversely been affected by drought. Unfortunately cassava has been ravaged by the African cassava mosaic virus for over one hundred years. It causes cassava mosaic disease...

Zambia‟s Food Reserve Agency was established by the Food Reserve Act of 1995. This act has since been updated in 2005 in order to incorporate the agency as a parastatal with the mandate to establish a national strategic food reserve. The agency is tasked with ensuring food security by being a...