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This study discusses the role of the community in preventing domestic violence in Chaisa Township, Lusaka Urban. The general objective of this study was to investigate the role of the community in preventing domestic violence. The specific objectives were: to investigate the prevalence of...

Zambia, like most developing countries, relies heavily on woodfuel as the major source of energy for cooking and heating. Over two thirds of the country’s population either dwell in areas that are very far away from the national grid or have not been electrified for reasons ranging from lack of...

This study examined the nature of and-coordination in Kaonde. In order to meet this goal, the study sought, firstly, to identify conjuncts that are coordinated by and-equivalent in Kaonde. Secondly, the study sought to identify and-coordinators in Kaonde. That is, it tried to identify...

This study comparatively analyses the syntax, semantics and pragmatic functions of conditional clauses in Tonga and English. It also establishes whether there are differences and similarities in the syntax, semantics and pragmatic functions of conditional clauses of both languages. The analysis...

Gender Based Violence is a global human rights problem but some women still lack knowledge and information on their rights. They do not even know the services offered including facilities that are in place which would help them if at all they are victimised despite the many efforts that the...

This study identified factors influencing contraceptive use among the rural men and women of Kazungula district. Specific objectives included; establishing fertility aspirations in Kazungula district, identifying myths and misconceptions that influence contraceptive use in Kazungula district, and...

In 2007, 4.3 million cases of malaria (confirmed and unconfirmed) were reported by the Ministry of Health countrywide with 6,149 deaths. The annual malaria incidence was estimated at 358 cases per 1,000 population in 2007, a drop from 412 cases per 1,000 population in 2006, (Zambia Health...

This study investigates the determinants of school drop out rate and failure to enrol into formal schooling in Zambia. This is because school access and participation is essential in the human capital development process of individuals given the importance of education as an input into economic...

This study is an ethical evaluation of Zambia’s position on genetically modified (GM) maize which was exported to Zambia by the United States of America (USA) through the World Food Programme as food aid. This followed food shortages after the country experienced partial droughts in 2001/2002...

Adult literacy is one of the great challenges in developing countries like Zambia where even universal education is an unattainable dream for many citizens. Worse, many of those who have had an opportunity to enroll for literacy classes do not attend classes regularly due to their need to work...