Staphylococci associated morbidities and mortalities have been on the rise in Malawi due to paucity of molecular AMR surveillance data critical for improved patient care. This retrospective laboratory-based study was conducted at Malamulo Hospital, a sentinel AMR surveillance site in Malawi under...
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The study investigates how a CBDC payment system could enhance Zambia’s financial system efficiency and strengthen national defense against money laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorism financing (CFT). Methodology: Uses time‑series monthly data over eleven years. Applies unit root tests,...
153. Determinants of alcohol use among pregnant women at George health centre in Lusaka district, Zambia
Background: Alcohol is a recognized teratogen in utero because of its potential to cause damage to the brain resulting in developmental, cognitive and behavioral problems including Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, attention deficit...
Introduction - Prevention of Mother-To-Child-Transmission (PMTCT) programmes aimed at preventing vertical transmission have been widely implemented in Zambia by the Ministry of Health (MoH). However, many infants are not benefitting from the programmes due to loss to follow up (LTFU) at different...
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Water insecurity is increasingly becoming a global problem, and African cities are at the coalface of this challenge. The water insecurity challenges in African cities are due in part to an interweave of factors such as rapid and often unplanned urbanisation, poor quality of infrastructure and...
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the economic development of Zambia. Access to trade finance is important for the growth of SMEs. This study, therefore, was undertaken to assess the significance of the major determinants of Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO)’s...
Download PDF ↓Drivers’ turnover in the Trucking industry continues to remain a challenge that every Trucker grapples with. In Zambia, this predicament is exacerbated by a worsening shortage in the drivers’ market, a growing number of Trucking businesses and a largely inefficient Railway system, which heightens...
Download PDF ↓Corporate sustainability and digitalization are megatrends that are reshaping the International Banking world through sustainable business expansion and growth, which enhances efficiency and performance. This study explored factors that influence the adoption of digitalization as a strategic tool...
Corporate sustainability and digitalization are megatrends that are reshaping the International Banking world through sustainable business expansion and growth, which enhances efficiency and performance. This study explored factors that influence the adoption of digitalization as a strategic tool...
Early or child marriage is defined as any marriage carried occurring below the age of 18 years, before the girl is physically and psychologically ready to shoulder the responsibilities of marriage and childbearing. This study addressed the early girl-child problems which is a global issue...
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