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Neglected and underutilized crops (NUCs) are useful species of crops which are largely overlooked by farmers, consumers, breeders, extentionists, researchers and policy makers. They represent a cluster of biodiversity with potential to solve food security problems among smallholder farmers in the...

This study, which was conducted and analyzed, examined the causes of power outages affecting essential loads such as hospitals, fire stations and many others due to storms, which caused the power distribution network's wooden poles to fall to the ground. The storm had wind speeds ranging from 30...

Scholars have argued that although Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a necessity to organizations or companies, the rate of implementation is still low (Mc Neil, 2015). The problem however, remains that most authors have not specifically looked at the effects of Enterprise Risk management...

The work environment may affect workers‟ performance both positively and negatively. Educational policies have been put in place to improve education in Zambia. These policies were put in place to enable educational agencies to fully participate in educational development. Despite government...

Due to uncertainty on the status of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Malawi, limited knowledge about its epidemiology, and debates on whether it is a real or perceived threat for the livestock and human population in the country, a study was formulated to investigate the epidemiology of RVF. The study...

A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted to detect the presence of E. coli in unprotected water wells of Chaona community in Mwachisompola area, Chibombo District. A total of 48 wells drawn from four villages were sampled from the study area and an exposure assessment was done by use of...

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the communication strategy used by the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) in promoting road safety in Lusaka Urban. The study targeted road users around Misisi and John Lanig area on Kafue road of the Great North Road as the area...

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important legume crop grown for household revenue, food and nutrition security in many parts of the world. Common bean is classified into Andean and Middle American gene pools. Most of the beans grown in east and southern Africa countries including Zambia...

In Zambia, coarse aggregates for concreting are normally produced by crushing granite, limestone and basalt among other rock types. However, these rocks are scarce diminishing natural resources and henceforth; the need to study other naturally available materials for full or partial replacement;...

ABSTRACT Accreditation is the recognition that a facility or an institution can produce accurate results within acceptable limits on a consistent and substantial basis, thereby confirming the technical competency of the inspection body. This study aimed to evaluate the current accreditation...