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The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinds of curricula being followed by nurseries and pre- schools in Zambia; and to establish the appropriateness of such curricula. The survey design was used, coupled with quantitative and qualitative methods. A sample total number of 250...

Perinatal transmission of Human Immunodeflency Virus (HIV) from mother to her new born can be prevented in most cases using a combination of Antiretroviral drugs reducing the risk to less than one percent(l%). However despite the beneficial effects of these drugs, maternal-fetal transfer of these...

Nine tobacco fields of small and large scale farmers in Southern,Central and Lusaka provinces of Zambia were surveyed for the occurrence and distribution of virus diseases during tobacco growing season in 1997.Three tobacco fields in each province were selected for virus detection and sample...

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and incidence of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) in major banana growing regions of Zambia. BBTD is caused by Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) and is considered the most serious disease of banana (musa spp) worldwide. It can cause total crop...

"Ombudsmanship in Zambia" is the title of this dissertation. This title has been chosen in preference to "The Ombudsman in Zambia" or the "Commission for Investigations" or some other similar title. The choice is not entirely arbitrary. It is to be understood as necessarily following from one...

The study investigated the attitudes of ordinary basic school teachers and head teachers towards learners with mental retardation in ordinary basic schools which have special units in the Northern Province. The objectives of the study were to find out the knowledge ordinary basic school teachers...

The purpose of the study was to investigate the attitudes of ordinary teachers towards teachers who teach children with intellectual impairments in Lusaka District schools in Lusaka Province. A survey approach was used in conducting this research. Data were collected through interviews and...

A numerical model for determining the size of a forced - convection solar fish dryer comprising of a drying bin (in which the fish is kept), aflat plate solar collector and a fan, has been developed. The model comprises of two sections with the first section calculating the technical parameters...

The study examined parent involvement practices in the education of learners with special educational needs in Zambia with a specific focus on Bauleni Special School located in Lusaka district. The objectives of the study were to find out whether the school had a policy, how parents’ needs were...

The study sought to establish whether parents were involved in the education of their intellectually challenged children, and if so to what extent. A sample of seventy- three (73) respondents was used. The sample comprised fifty-six (56) parents / care givers of the intellectually challenged...