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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions, in addition to Mass Drug Administration (MDA), are necessary for controlling and eliminating many neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Collaboration between disease control programmes and stakeholders in WASH is a critical next step as Rwanda...

Zambia has been classified as one of the poor developing countries in the world with a monoculture economy that depends on copper as a main source of revenue. Revenues from copper have been used to finance development since the time of independence. However, the upward and downward fluctuations...

The study investigated the feminist voice in African female fiction. It was a feminist appraisal of Nwapa’s One is Enough, Dangaregmba’s Nervous Conditions and Beyala’s The SunHath Looked Upon Me. It cross-examines how the authors project the feminist voice(s) in their writing. The research...

HIV infection is a strong predictor of fertility as it might influence one’s fertility desire. HIV-positive women may have fertility desires and may intend to have children but these vary by socio-economic, socio-cultural and demographic characteristics. Studies of fertility intentions among...

The Frequency of Leukaemia types vary in different geographical locations and between age groups and gender. The diagnosis of Leukaemia at UTH is done by Morphological examination of blood or bone marrow smears only. Immunophenotyping is a further diagnostic tool that can be performed to diagnose...

The purpose of this study was to explore functional literacy related challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Lusaka district. The objectives of the study were to: identify functional literacy programmes (FLPs) for women entrepreneurs available in Lusaka district; determine how women...

The study examined gender differential factors affecting the involvement and progress of men and women in formal businesses at Kapata Market in Chipata District. Studies conducted worldwide on women entrepreneurship concentrate on the informal business sector and little has been done in...

Gender norms, attitudes and perceptions towards male involvement in maternal health in Kafue district. Despite the efforts by the Ministry of Health in ensuring that national health policy guide lines in Zambia are put in place and demand male participation in maternal health services, the...

Aluminum (Al) toxicity causes high yield losses and is directly linked to acidic soils. Application of lime can ameliorate this problem, but it is costly and not feasible for small scale farmers as they need to purchase both seed and lime. Developing maize varieties that are tolerant to Al...

Despite several actors being involved in waste management, 85 percent of solid waste in Lusaka district is uncollected. The purpose of this research is to analyse theDespite several actors being involved in waste management, 85 percent of solid waste in Lusaka district is uncollected. The purpose...