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This study investigated the effects of financial management practices on the performance of cooperatives, specifically focusing on the Kabwe District Cooperative Union Limited in Zambia. The primary aim was to evaluate how specific financial management strategies influence the cooperative's...

This study investigates the effects of Village Banking Saving Groups (VBSGs) on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Matero Market, Lusaka. SMEs are critical to Zambia’s socio-economic development, yet they face persistent barriers in accessing affordable and sustainable...

This study aimed at investigating electronic records management in government ministries and parastatals in Zambia. The study’s specific objectives were to: establish the extent to which government ministries and parastatals in Zambia keep e-records, establish if there is a legal framework,...

The study investigated the innovative strategies for enhancing online learning in higher education institutions in Zambia. The research was guided by the Constructivist Learning Theory and Social Cognitive Theory. The researcher employed a pragmatist paradigm and a descriptive survey research...

This research addresses the critical challenge of opacity and potential bias in machine learning (ML) models used for credit scoring. While advanced models like Gradient Boosting Machines and Deep Neural Networks offer superior predictive accuracy, their "black box" nature hinders regulatory...

Wetlands are among the most productive natural ecosystems in the world, providing essential ecosystem services such as water that benefits human health, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and facilitating economic activities. However, a 64% to 71% of wetlands have been lost globally since 1900,...

Vegetables are highly perishable and lack of storage facilities affects their marketability. Once vegetables are separated from their source of nutrients (plant) they undergo higher rates of respiration, resulting in moisture loss, quality and nutrient degradation, and potential microbial...

This study investigates the effectiveness of third-party logistics (3PL) in enhancing last-mile delivery of essential medicines within Zambia’s public health supply chain. Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 109 respondents across ZAMMSA, 3PL providers, and high-volume...

Dairy products provide nutrition to households, but they could also serve as source of milk-borne diseases when produced under poor hygienic conditions. This cross-sectional study was conducted from August to September 2023 to evaluate smallholder dairy farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, practices...

The research sought to evaluate Lafarge’s environmental stewardship responsibilities due to the nature of its production business that may have negative impact in terms of footprint on the environment. The research was qualitative in nature and collected data from a sample of fifteen respondents....