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The downstream petroleum retail sector in Zambia has become fiercely competitive with the mushrooming of oil marketing companies (OMCs) all vying for the same customer base in a market where fuel products are homogeneous, and prices are uniformly regulated. The limited differentiation has led to...

This study explored the factors influencing the persistence of adult learners in a literacy programme at the Sebenta National Institute (SNI) in Mbabane, Eswatini. The study followed a qualitative approach and employed a case study design. The study had (148) participants and utilized purposive...

Fathers and grandmothers are important in child development. They promote inner growth and strength among their children and grandchildren. This study sought to assess the fathers’ and grandmothers’ involvement in child-rearing activities and their influence on the cognitive development skills of...

This study examined formal teacher competence and its effect on learner reading achievement in multilingual learning contexts of Livingstone District in Zambia. Guided by the Expertise, Translanguaging, and Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) theories, the study addressed the following...

This research examines the impact of Supply Chain Management (SCM) practices on the organizational performance of National Milling Corporation Limited (NMC) headquarters located in Lusaka, Zambia. The study assesses four essential dimensions of SCM: Strategic Supplier Partnerships, Internal Lean...

The purpose of this study was establish insights into the implementation of STEM education at the selected STEM secondary school with a focus on the experiences that teachers had with its implementation, and the views they held regarding the future implementation of STEM education. This was...

Chemistry cuts across various disciplines such Agriculture, Medicine, Energy, Mining and Manufacturing as such it is one of the key disciplines to equip learners with knowledge, skills and attitudes to respond to Sustainable Development (SD) issues and consequently contribute to SD. Education for...

This study examines the factors contributing to female adult learners' withdrawal from literacy classes in Chongwe District, Zambia, and explores the gender-specific effects on Open and Distance Learning (ODL) adult literacy programmes as well as the challenges incurred by the ODL in retaining...

The study aimed to investigate the benefits of Gestalt counselling techniques in assisting students in addressing peer relationship issues at a public university. Specifically, the study examined the use of the empty chair and body language Gestalt counselling techniques in assisting students...

This study develops a proactive approach to measuring systemic risk in Zambia’s banking institutions, addressing the inadequacies of existing methodologies that rely on stock market data and focus primarily on the industry as a whole rather than individual institutions. Using a combination of...