Poetry is an expression in metrical form and elevated thought of feeling. It is said to be the oldest and most universal of all the literally arts. It holds central position in human culture. Therefore, it can be looked at as a means of entertainment and a medium of expression of important...
Download PDF ↓The study investigated effort and constraints in the full implementation of the 2002 (revised 2013) national decentralization policy of Zambia. Mambwe District Township was used as a case for the study. In the background, consequences of delays in implementing the policy formed the problem...
Download PDF ↓Defilement is a social problem which affects all members of society. Statistics indicate that there is an increase in the number of defilement cases reported but very few defilement cases are prosecuted. While there are a number of sexual offences against children, defilement is the most...
Download PDF ↓Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) continues to be a major public health nutrition concern in Zambia affecting primarily infants and young children below the age of five years and women of child bearing age. It is estimated at 53 per cent and 13 per cent among the under-five children and women of...
Download PDF ↓Malaria illness places a severe burden on Zambia’s health sector and the country’s economic development. Despite being curable when treatment is sought appropriately, utilization of professional health care services amongst people suffering from malaria illness generally continues to be low in...
Download PDF ↓This paper investigates the determinants of labour productivity at firm level in Zambia’s manufacturing sector, using panel data for the period 2006 to 2010 for 324 firms.The study is worth undertaking because labour productivity (LP) is a determinant of firm competitiveness and profitability....
Download PDF ↓Net interest margins (NIM) have been an interesting issue and of great debate. In Zambia, NIM has generally been high thus, having low savings rate and high lending rates. This is not good for the economy because on one hand, it discourages savings thereby, reducing the levels of monies available...
Download PDF ↓The global rise in wage income inequality has been an important topic in labour economics over the past few decades. Many studies have been undertaken to ascertain the factors affecting wage inequality. However, little research exists for Zambia on this topic in spite of the importance that is...
The aim of the study was to investigate domestic work and livelihood experiences in Zambia from a gender perspective. It specifically dealt with the nature of work, experiences and copying strategies employed by female and male domestic workers in Chelstone township of Lusaka, Zambia. A mixed...
Download PDF ↓The study investigated effective management of markets and service provision by Lusaka City Council. The overall objective of this study was; To determine the extent of effective management of markets and service provision by Lusaka City Council. The specific objectives were: To establish the...