Background: In Zambia, the phenomenon of load shedding was pervasive and profoundly affected the business landscape, particularly for SMEs in urban and peri-urban areas such as Kalingalinga and Ibex Hill. These areas, which experienced substantial growth in SME activities due to urbanization and...
This study investigates the effects of Village Banking Saving Groups (VBSGs) on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Matero Market, Lusaka. SMEs are critical to Zambia’s socio-economic development, yet they face persistent barriers in accessing affordable and sustainable...
This research addresses the critical challenge of opacity and potential bias in machine learning (ML) models used for credit scoring. While advanced models like Gradient Boosting Machines and Deep Neural Networks offer superior predictive accuracy, their "black box" nature hinders regulatory...
Download PDF ↓This study investigates the effectiveness of third-party logistics (3PL) in enhancing last-mile delivery of essential medicines within Zambia’s public health supply chain. Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected from 109 respondents across ZAMMSA, 3PL providers, and high-volume...
Download PDF ↓The research sought to evaluate Lafarge’s environmental stewardship responsibilities due to the nature of its production business that may have negative impact in terms of footprint on the environment. The research was qualitative in nature and collected data from a sample of fifteen respondents....
Download PDF ↓This research examines the impact of Supply Chain Management (SCM) practices on the organizational performance of National Milling Corporation Limited (NMC) headquarters located in Lusaka, Zambia. The study assesses four essential dimensions of SCM: Strategic Supplier Partnerships, Internal Lean...
Download PDF ↓As all cattle producers are interested in export profit and also for the continuity of their herd numbers there is increasing acceptance for the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies-with a focus on monitoring cattle movement and managing pasture access behaviors in this research. GPS...
Healthcare systems worldwide are increasingly leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and improve patient outcomes. This research explores the application of machine learning-driven predictive analytics for Cholera outbreaks forecasting and...