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The study explores the extent to which Sikenge Initiation Rite promotes Lozi cultural heritage in Mongu district. The study further sought to determine changes that have taken place over the years regarding the spiritual, social and moral aspects of Sikenge initiation rite. The objectives of the...

This study analysed practices of selected rural day-secondary schools in the Western Province. The aim was to explore the particular factors which appeared to make some of these institutions more effective despite their challenging contexts. The study inquired into the perceptions of school...

Numerous studies done on parental involvement all bear evidence of the many gains that come from this practice (Hornby, 1995, Epstein, 1985; Ndhlovu, 2005). This study sought to ascertain the existence of mechanisms, policies and the nature of parental involvement in Early Childhood Education...

This study focused on factors affecting academic performance of learners in Continuing Education Schools in Zambia. It was prompted by the learners‟ general poor performance in class, termly assessments, the Junior Secondary School Leaving Examinations and the General Certificate of Education...

The study set out to examine factors affecting the provision of Early Childhood Education in government primary schools. The Case Study Design was used, applying both qualitative and quantitative methods. A sample of 70 respondents was selected from three (3) Early Childhood Education Centres in...

The fertility rates of Zambia have been rising in recent years, with total fertility rate at 6.2. This rate contrasts sharply with the average total fertility rates for most developed countries and far exceeds the level of 2.2 children required to replace the population. One of the important...

The research aimed at investigating factors associated with modern contraceptive use in Zambia. Data from the 2007 Zambia Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS) was utilized in order to investigate the above topic. Only data on women aged 15-49 was used in this study. Statistical tests, specifically...

This study explored the term Conurbation and highlighted the factors associated with it in the context of Nakonde and Tunduma Towns in Zambia and Tanzania, respectively. A Conurbation is a region comprising a number of towns, cities or urban areas which through population growth and physical...

Mining is one of the major industries in Zambia and second key employer after government. It is seen as the most likely means of improving standards of living, providing employment and economic changes that people associate with development and modernity (Lahiri-Dutt, 2006). Stated policies in...

Many African societies limit the roles of women to domestic work and raising children while men are left to handle all the decision making processes. This perspective has been cemented by such opinions as “the societal conventions regarding gender and leadership, traditionally exclude women, and...