The growth of economies has historically been coupled with structural change. However, despite countries seemingly undergoing diverse structural changes, there is a disparity in how this translates to economic growth. Zambia is one among many African countries which has not experienced sustained...
Download PDF ↓Mining as an extractive industry has both positive and negative impacts. The positive impacts include economic growth and job creation whereas the negative impacts are environmental degradation and human health risks. On this premise this study was carried out in order: To i) identify risks posed...
Download PDF ↓This was a qualitative case study which investigated mathematics teachers’ pedagogical practices in the context of learners’ mathematical proficiency with a focus on selected algebraic concepts. Three secondary schools were purposively selected as well as four mathematics teachers who...
Download PDF ↓Background and purpose: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the infection to the surgical site occurring within a year of surgery (if an implant is used) or within 30 days if no implant is used. SSI is a known cause of poor outcomes, increased healthcare cost on patients, sometimes leading to...
Download PDF ↓Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) has remained top among the causes of maternal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, and is the direct cause of 34% of maternal mortalities in Zambia. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides evidence-based interventions to reduce maternal mortality which focus on...
Download PDF ↓Aflatoxin contamination of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and its products is a worldwide food safety concern. Contamination of kernels during crop growth is associated with adverse soil factors and weather conditions. Therefore, good agricultural practices are an important strategy to minimize...
Download PDF ↓Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) is a member of the genus Deltaretroviruses of the family Retroviridae and causes Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (EBL). The most common manifestation of EBL is persistent lymphocytosis, which is characterized by lymphocyte count above 7500/µL of blood, with about 5-10% of...
Download PDF ↓The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of guidance and counselling services in learners’ academic life in five (5) selected secondary schools of Kazungula District. This study had three objectives: to assess the nature of guidance and counseling services provided in the selected...
Download PDF ↓This study sought to assess number sense comprehension levels of In-service Primary School Teachers (IPST). This was a mixed method study where quantitative data was collected through a number sense assessment questionnaire. Out of 82 questionnaires, 69 were successfully completed and returned...
Download PDF ↓The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has set an ambitious target of raising the rural electrification rate from 3.4% (in 2008) to 51% by the year 2030.However, as at 2017 - almost 10 years down the line, the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) indicated that access to electricity in...