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Monetary policy, including high-interest rates and tight credit conditions, significantly constrains financing for hardware store SMEs in Kabwata, leading to high financing costs and limited growth, while poor record-keeping and lack of collateral further exacerbate credit access challenges....

Agricultural input procurement is a vital component in enhancing the productivity and livelihoods of small-scale farmers, particularly in rural Zambia. This study assessed the key procurement challenges affecting the distribution of agricultural inputs among small-scale farmers in Kalomo...

This study investigated the factors influencing entrepreneurial intention among prospective entrepreneurs in Serenje District, Zambia. The research specifically examined the role of individual traits, educational factors, institutional support, and socio-cultural influences in shaping...

This study examines the influence of public procurement policies on the implementation of donor-funded Social Cash Transfer (SCT) projects, using the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) in Lusaka as a case study. The research addresses the growing concern that procedural...

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 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...

This study investigates the influence of risk management practices on the financial performance of four prominent insurance firms operating in Zambia, namely Sanlam Life Insurance, Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia, ZSIC GI, and Prudential Insurance Zambia. The research focuses on...

The electronic commerce industry in Lusaka and throughout Zambia has changed dramatically over the last few years, evolving from a limited number of players to a platform for consumers and enterprises to conduct business. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which affected the global population...

The electronic commerce industry in Lusaka and throughout Zambia has changed dramatically over the last few years, evolving from a limited number of players to a platform for consumers and enterprises to conduct business. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which affected the global population...

This study was an evaluation of the effectiveness of the promotional strategies used to support the implementation of the Proudly Zambian Campaign. This study was motivated by the Zamstat report which enumerated the rate of unemployment in Zambia which arguably has been said to have reached an...