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This thesis examines the governance implementation gap in the National Road Fund Act, Cap. 381 of the Laws of Zambia, to the requirements outlined by the National Corporate Governance Code 2026. Although the National Road Fund Agency's governance structures generally conform to the Code, the...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have emerged as a globally recognised framework for evaluating corporate sustainability and long-term accountability. The environmental pillar of ESG imposes obligations on corporate entities relating to environmental impact assessment,...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is commonly viewed as an important contributor to export growth in host countries. It promotes human capital development by improving worker’s skills as well as managerial and technical expertise, thereby increasing productivity and efficiency. These improvements...

This study examined the impact of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lusaka District, Zambia. The research focused on three key governance variables, namely board composition, transparency practices, and risk management, and how...

State-Owned Enterprises play a strategic role in national development through the provision of critical infrastructure and public services. However, many state-owned enterprises in developing economies continue to experience operational, financial, managerial, and institutional challenges that...

Every legal system seeking for foreign investment must answer the same fundamental question: how much should the law guarantee up front and how much should be left up to the discretion of those in charge at any given time? A substantial and diverse body of research including administrative law...

This study addresses the absence of a clear and enabling legal framework for social enterprises in Zambia, particularly under the Societies Act, which does not recognise social enterprises as a distinct legal category and therefore limits their legal status, governance structures, and operational...

Key Findings - IT improvements: Information technology significantly enhanced internal communication within the organization. - Capacity building gaps: Training initiatives were insufficient, failing to reach all staff members. - Positive impact of BRP: Implementation of BRP improved work...

Purpose – The aim of this study is to identify the factors that affect the success of Regional Trade Agreements and the impact Rules of Origin on increasing intra-regional trade. Research design/methodology – An interpretivist paradigm is adopted by the researcher to address the posed research...

This research paper was aimed at investigating leadership traits and styles pertaining to Parmalat Zambia, a food industry group with a multinational strategy that seeks to increase the well being of consumers throughout the world. The analysis was based on administering a questionnaire to a...