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The construction industry is a composite sector with wide range of products, services and technologies that play an important role in economic growth of a country. The Zambian economy suffered an economic downturn in the period of 2015 – 2017 arising from global and domestic headwinds in more...

This study aimed at investigating the influence of birthweight on under–five children’s nutritional status in Zambia. The study also investigated maternal health, child, household and mother’s characteristics as they indirectly influence birthweight and nutritional status of children. Knowledge...

This PhD thesis involved conducting a phonological and morphological analysis of loanwords from English into Icibemba, a major language spoken in the Northern, Copperbelt and Luapula provinces of Zambia as well as parts of Muchinga and Central provinces. The main aim of this research was to...

The most common cause of a discrete breast mass is fibroadenoma. Malignancy within a fibroadenoma is very rare with a reported incidence of 0.1 to 0.3%. Despite an audit report from the University Teaching Hospital histology lab done from January to December in 2013 showing that 11% of clinically...

Obesity in children is a complex disorder characterised by the excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Obesity is fast becoming a major public health concern in Zambia especially among the urban population. This is attributed to the changes in lifestyle and dietary habits. The...

Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men other than Skin cancer worldwide. In Zambia a review of histological reports showed that prostate cancer is the most common urological malignancy. Recent studies have shown that there is a high prevalence of this cancer in Africa where the...

The purpose of the study was to establish factors affecting the provision of quality science education in the selected colleges of education in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt. The objectives that guided this study were; to assess the preparations lecturers undertake before teaching science...

Electricity has over the years played an important role in influencing development in almost, if not all, areas of life, including healthcare delivery. Access to reliable electricity plays a cardinal role in healthcare delivery and is deemed as an important determinant for providing quality...

The study investigated the religious and moral aspects of Juba Jansomo traditional ceremony of the Kaonde people. The objectives of the study were to; explore the religious and moral components of Juba Jansomo tradition ceremony of the Kaonde people, to establish the significance of the religious...

The research investigated the religious significance of Malaila Traditional Ceremony of the Kunda people of Mambwe District in Zambia. The study also recommended how the ceremony could contribute to Zambia’s tourism industry and endeavoured to address the following specific objectives: to assess...