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Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), commonly known as the fall armyworm (FAW), is an invasive insect pest of maize and other economically important cultivated crops globally. In the absence of proper control methods, FAW has the potential to cause 21 to 50 percent of maize crop yield losses....

Amidst the challenging economic conditions, numerous Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Zambia have faced severe financial distress, leading to closures and diminishing financial sustainability. This issue has been exacerbated over the past decade as external support directed towards NGOs...

Lusaka City Council (LCC) is critical in funding and delivering essential public services across Zambia's capital—however, LCC grapples with persistent underperformance in revenue collection. From 2018-2021, gaps between budgeted and actual revenues averaged over 20%, totalling K264 million in...

Dietary diversity has continued to gain widespread attention as it has evidently been associated with nutrient adequacy. A diverse diet has been shown to reflect nutrient adequacy since no one food can meet all the nutritional requirement of a person. Women have been considered vulnerable to...

Community-based micro-finance initiatives, notably Village Banking, are vital for financial inclusion and economic empowerment in marginalized communities globally. This study delves into the factors impacting participation in Village Banking in Kaunda Square, Lusaka, Zambia. Its main aim is to...

The digital economy has transformed the way businesses operate worldwide, and SMEs in Zambia are not exempted from this trend. However, many SMEs in Zambia face challenges in accessing markets, which hinders their growth and competitiveness. E-marketing presents an opportunity for SMEs to reach a...

The study was conducted to investigate the factors influencing the adoption of e-services by the informal sector under the Extension of Coverage to the Informal Sector (ECIS) under NAPSA. The study adopted the UTAUT framework model from which five variables were examined which are: performance...

In Zambia, HIV self-testing is vital for HIV prevention, but there's limited understanding of its use among adolescents. In Zambia, HIV self-testing has become integral to HIV prevention and control, yet a knowledge gap exists regarding its prevalence, utilization trends, and determinants among...

The Provision of Fire and Rescue Services in Zambia is offered by the Fire Authorities under the Ministry of Local Government. Firefighting is the act of attempting to prevent the spread of fire and extinguish significant unwanted fires in buildings, vehicles, woodlands, among others. The...

The poultry industry in Zambia is a critical sector for the national economy. Over the last two decades, the country has experienced rapid growth in poultry production with a large share being contributed by small-scale urban producers. Among the major concerns that are related to this...