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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...

Cardiovascular disease, the major cause of mortality and morbidity in modern societies, is set to overtake infectious diseases in the developing world as the most common cause of death. The increasing prevalence of major and emerging cardiovascular risk factors accounts for this growing burden....

Early testing for HIV/AIDS offers many benefits for young people in many countries. The study employed Kitwe University College of education students at Kitwe district. A survey design supporting quantitative and qualitative (mixed method) data collection was used. Convenience sampling was used...

This study focuses on examining sources of microfinance loans, the opportunities and challenges which these loans pose to teachers in Zambia as they try to attain sustainable development. Two theories inform this study: The Theory of Microfinance (Muhammad Yunus-1974) and The Theory of the...

This study established the views of the teachers in the management of ECE centres in government schools in Zambia, Lusaka District. The study used the qualitative approach. This descriptive study drew on a sample of 30 ECE teachers: 20 teachers and 10 managers. The schools in which these teachers...

A small tree, Steganotaenia araliacae is used as a medicine in local traditional settings in Zambia to initiate and augment parturition although very little is known and documented about its physiological and pharmacological effects. S. araliacae extract (SAEᶜ) has been observed to cause...