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Low soil Nitrogen (N) challenges of accessibility and high cost of N fertilisers in Zambia are the major constraints associated with maize production. Increased production can only be attained by the application of N fertilisers and by the use of improved germplasm with the ability to efficiently...

Leguminous tree leaf litter has potential as a nutrient source for smallholder vegetable production systems. However, quality of the leaf litter influences yield responses by the crops grown. A field experiment was conducted at Msekera Research Station in Eastern Province of Zambia to assess the...

Crop simulation models can accurately predict yield with a priori knowledge of the soil properties and crop management practices. Generation of new information through traditional agronomic research practices is not sufficient to meet the needs for new agro-technologies and they are generally...

Nchanga Underground Mine applies a variant of block cave mining to exploit the massive copper ore deposits with generally low ore grades fairly distributed within the orebody. Mining activities date as far back as 1937 when underground production commenced. Traditional block caving mining method...

The purpose of the study was to examine the extent to which HIV/AIDS was integrated in teaching of subjects in Basic Schools. The study was targeted at pupils and teachers in Basic Schools using Kabulonga Basic School as a case study.The sample used consisted of fifty (50) persons. This number...

Zambia’s ethnic groups have each developed indigenous practices and systems that make up their Indigenous Knowledge (IK). This IK has not been adequately documented nor has it been used in modern approaches to natural resource conservation. IK is useful not only in managing water resources but...

The purpose of this study was to explore the benefits of liturgical inculturation in the Catholic Church in Mazabuka District. The reason for this study was that regardless of the efforts that have been made in recent years by African theologians and Religious Studies Scholars in Zambia to...

The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of patients with THR after discharge at the ZIOH and BCH in Lusaka Zambia. The objectives were: 1. to explore patient's experiences in their homes after THR. 2. To identify the precautions that are given to patients on discharge. 3. To...

The study sought to investigate the factors affecting preparation of pupils with intellectual disabilities for employment at Bauleni and University Teaching Hospital Special schools. The objectives of the study were to determine how teaching methods; teacher/pupil interaction; teaching materials;...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the teaching and learning of vocational skills education (CTS) in primary schools of Solwezi district and North-Western Province in general. Emile Durkheim’s Functional Theory and Paulo Freire’s Critical Education Theory...