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Learner absenteeism is one of the major precursors to poor academic performance in rural primary schools. If learners miss school, they do not learn and ultimately they fail or drop-out. Notwithstanding, this problem does not receive the attention it deserves. The purpose of the study was to...

The total surface area of planet earth is about 510 million Km2 and about 71% of this area is water and the remaining 29% is formed by land mass. The proportion of water is much higher, as it is a major component of physiological existence and includes all types of natural water resources;...

The aim of the study was to investigate perceptions of head teachers and teachers on the Annual Performance Appraisal System (APAS) in selected primary schools of Lusaka District. It was an exploratory study that used qualitative research design. To undertake the general objective, three (3)...

Pilot comparison of clinical effects and compliance with commonly prescribed antihypertensive drugs in HIV hypertensive patients at UTH. By Dr Takondwa Ngulube Chidumayo HIV infection and hypertension disproportionately affect sub-Saharan Africa including Zambia. The challenges of effectively...

Despite various interventions to improve political participation during periodic elections in Zambia, low rates of political participation and regional voting patterns remain an emerging challenge to the development of democratic governance and also economic development. It was the intention of...

The objective of the study was to provide a holistic evaluation of the impacts of deforestation on ecosystem services in Kamfinsa sub-catchment of Kitwe in Zambia. Loss of forest biomass, biodiversity, and soil erosion were key proxy variables for loss of ecosystem services. Geographical...

Since 2002, the Government of Zambia has been funding a farmer input support programme (FISP) in order to increase household food security and incomes. The program specifies that beneficiaries will collect subsidised inputs from the program for three (3) farming seasons only and graduate...

This study sought to examine relevance of counselling services for academic success of pupils in five selected secondary schools in Luwingu District in Northern Province of Zambia. Respondents were selected from the five schools in Luwingu District. Purposive sampling was used to select the...

Human Parvovirus (B19V) is a small, single-stranded, non-enveloped DNA virus which is pathogenic to humans causing a wide array of clinical complications which include erythema infectiosum, aplastic crisis and hydrops foetalis. It is generally harmless in healthy individuals but may be life...

The study assessed the effect of service quality of Multichoice on customer satisfaction. The target population constituted Multichoice Customers, Managers, and agents, offering Service to customers on behalf of Multichoice. The study used a descriptive case study design adopting qualitative and...