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Pica prevalence rate among pregnant women is estimated to be about 52% to 86% in African countries. In Zambia, there is paucity of evidence on the prevalence of pica in the country despite the evidence in literature of harmful health outcomes for both mother and child. The aim of this study, was...

Mine tailings are a significant source of heavy metal contamination for soils in their proximity. In Zambia’s Copperbelt Province, historical and current mining operations have resulted in large outputs of tailings. Food crops grown on contaminated soils may be a conduit for transfer of heavy...

Soils can serve as sources or sinks of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) depending on how they are managed. As atmospheric CO2 concentrations continue to rise there is need to find ways of reducing CO2 emissions from soils. This study was conducted to assess the effects of applying agricultural...

The Zambia National strategic plan (ZNHSP)-2011-2017 highlights the need for risk factor stratification at the community level to form the basis of incidence and prevalence data, which are currently inadequate. This research aims to determine the prevalence and incidence of hypertension and...

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important legume crop, but drought and soil infertility, especially Phosphorus (P) deficiency are primary constraints for its production. Three studies, a field, greenhouse and hydroponics experiments were carried out at the University of Zambia to...

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple food and a main source of income for several smallholder farmers. However, its yields are low at about 6 t/ha, lower than actual yields of 20–25 t/ha in Zambia. The main objective of the study was to assess sustainable management practices in cassava...