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The COVID-19 epidemic in Zambia has had significant social and economic impact on the health sector and wellbeing of the population. Hence it is vital to investigate the effect of various Interventions that were implemented to control the spread of the pandemic. Non-pharmaceutical interventions...

Aquaculture is a viable way for Zambia to fulfil the increasing demand for fish, however conventional approaches don’t have effective monitoring systems. For smallscale farmers, this makes it more difficult to diagnose diseases, manage resources properly, and adopt sustainable techniques. This...

Predictive Maintenance essentially involves predicting breakdown of the equipment to be maintained by detecting early signs of failure in order to make maintenance work more proactive. The application of such maintenance strategy requires the cooperation of several agents and involves knowledge...

In today’s rapidly evolving world, research forms a cornerstone of human progress leading to new products, services, and technologies, which, in turn, can stimulate economic growth and enhance the quality of life. Research enables people to learn, innovate and address the complex challenges...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men worldwide, and current drug administration methods of front-line drugs like Docetaxel (DXL) face challenges, including non-specific treatment causing several side effects and the development of drug resistance, which affects patients'...

The study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Zambia using the Chilanga plant as a case study. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the quality of the EIA process conducted at Chilanga plant against international EIA standards; assess the...

Zambia, rich in its renewable energy potential, faces a complex matrix of challenges and opportunities in harnessing and optimizing this potential. This research sought to investigate the drivers and barriers to the implementation of renewable energy technologies beyond hydropower. The study,...

Cockroaches appear to be suitable mechanical transmitters for a wide range of food borne pathogenic microorganisms due to their habit of feeding on excreta or garbage and occurrence in places where food is stored or handled. Therefore, they can play a significant role in the dissemination of...

Floods are among the world’s most devastating hazards, and their effects negatively affect ecological and socioeconomic systems. Ecologically, they affect the distribution of provisional and regulatory services. Socio-economically, loss of lives, property, and financial costs. Application of GIS...

The community near dumpsites/landfills depend on groundwater from shallow wells and boreholes for drinking. However, leachates from dumpsites/landfills could be a source of microbial and toxic chemical contamination to the nearby soil and groundwater. Contamination of groundwater will in turn...