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The Ministry of General Education introduced the Primary Language Policy (PLP) in the 2013 revised curriculum framework that promotes the use of a familiar language in the lower grades (1-4) with a view to address the low reading levels among learners in the lower grades as established by most...

This research presents the design and development of a mobile money solution that targets illiterate people, applying user-centered requirements gathered in a Zambian context. Existing mobile money platforms have text-based interfaces and target literate people. Illiterate people, without the...

In the recent past, attempts have been made to improve service delivery by local councils in Zambia. These include the re-introduction of unified local Government Service Commission and passing of Local Government Amendment Act of 2010. These attempts aimed at improving services being delivered...

Neonatal mortality is a global problem especially in resource-poor settings such as sub-Saharan African Countries. Trends and factors associated with neonatal mortality vary in different settings. The study sought to investigate the trends and factors that are associated with increased neonatal...

This study was based on, “Use of constructive social activity models when learning Probability in selected secondary schools of Mbala District.” The study focused on the use of observable concrete activity tools (constructive social activity models) attributed to real life practices that call for...

The use of scientific calculators in the teaching and learning process of secondary school Mathematics in the Zambian education system began in 2001. Since then, there has been lack of the Zambian context research evidence regarding the use of scientific calculators in the teaching and learning...

Zambia has a rich history and diversity of traditional ceremonies. Traditional ceremonies are a time honoured form of communication and provide a vibrant record of common heritage. This article developed out of a study to establish the value of traditional ceremonies plays in socio – economic...

The study examines a history of conflicts between humans and wild animals (human-animal conflicts) and conflicts between humans and the government (human-state conflicts) in the South Luangwa National Park (SLNP) and the surrounding Lupande Game Management Area (LGMA) from 1890 to 2001. SLNP...

Background: Antenatal care provided by skilled health care professionals such as midwives is one of the three pillars of maternity care aimed at reducing maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. In order to maximise the benefits of this pillar, pregnant women are required to book before 12...

This study aimed to identify bacterial pathogens with zoonotic potential found in fish in Chirundu and Siavonga districts of Zambia. Accordingly, a total of 63 fish and 59 water samples from three fish farms (ponds and cages) were aseptically collected and bacteria isolated from the skin, gills,...