The objective of this research was to present a risk analysis methodology for enhancing cyber security and defending the crucial parts of Zambia's electric power grid. By building on the basic concerns of risk assessment and management and using a Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) as a...
Project Finance has been regarded as a one-stop-shop capable of addressing the gaps in infrastructure financing of most countries. In Zambia, much has been talked about regarding the need for the country to improve its infrastructure. Stakeholders in development have realized that infrastructure...
Green building tools (GBTs), used for planning and assessing the impact of structures on the environment, are developed in consonance with user needs. To attain green low-cost houses, consideration of the three arms of sustainability, i.e., environmental, economic, and social factors should be...
Download PDF ↓Housing is one of the basic necessities of mankind known to affect human health and well being. Since 1964, Zambia has been struggling with the provision of housing in urban areas. Zambia’s urban population rose by 52% from 5,173,450 to 7, 844,628, between 2010 to 2022. The current housing...
Download PDF ↓Since the Earth Summit held in Brazil in 1992 when agenda 21 was formulated as the international blueprint for sustainable development, all sectors of society have been in the process of interpreting and pursuing sustainability and sustainable development within their specific contexts. However,...
Download PDF ↓The telecommunications industry in Zambia has experienced rapid growth, leading to increased competition and operational complexities for telecommunication companies. In response, many firms have adopted the Managed Services Model (MSM) as a strategic approach to enhance their organizational...
Download PDF ↓This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the viability of applying the current eccentric compressive design provisions outlined in Eurocode 4 (EC4) for concrete-encased steel composite columns with out-of-code parameters. Specifically, the research undertakes an in-depth analysis of the impact...
Download PDF ↓This thesis investigates Beamforming, Antenna Gain, and throughput in Fifth generation (5G) networks. The global 5G deployments are expected to accelerate and scale digital transformations across sectors. 5G private networks answer a critical communications need by providing higher data rates,...
Download PDF ↓This research aims to design a multi-factor authentication system for automated teller machines (ATMs) that incorporates biometric fingerprint data and One Time passwords. This is so as to reduce the impact and subsequent loss by customers to card frauds. Banking transactions conducted through...
Android malware is a dominant threat category for consumers with a vast majority of this malware being Adware. Adware is a type of malware that displays unsolicited pop-up advertisements that are used to generate revenue and can also lead to installation of trojan horses, spyware, and other...