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This study investigates the extent to which both sexes participated in Zambia’s agricultural development from 1890-1990. Utilising primary and secondary sources of information and analysing data qualitatively, the study examines gender roles in agriculture in the colonial and post-colonial...

The transition from school to work is a critical phase in the lives of young people that has lasting effects on their entire life courses. There is lack of empirical work on gender wage and labour supply differences in Zambia, especially during the first few years spent by young workers in the...

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important global oilseed crop and a major source of protein and vitamins in many rural areas of Africa. In Zambia, the production of groundnut is limited by several factors, among which Early Leaf Spot (ELS) caused by Cercospora arachidicola Hori, is a major...

Backfill is described as waste material that is used to refill the underground voids left during mining for technical or safety purposes. Backfilling has several applications underground and the use of backfill has increasingly become a fundamental part in the entire underground mining activities...

Growth and mortality of Oreochromis andersonii, Oreochromis macrochir and Oreochromis niloticus of the Kafue Floodplain fishery were investigated between September, 2015 and November, 2015. This study was aimed at investigating the growth and mortality of mouth brooding tilapiines of the Kafue...

The main aim of this study was to establish the attitudes of secondary school teachers and head teachers towards RE generally, views of teachers of RE syllabus 2044 on syllabus 2046 and those of teachers of RE syllabus 2046 on syllabus 2044. Six secondary schools in the categories of grant-aided,...

The focus of the study was to explore the head teachers’ perceptions of the roles of guidance teachers in secondary schools of Lusaka district in Lusaka province of Zambia. The study used qualitative approach and a descriptive survey research design was employed for this study in order to obtain...

The advancement of information technology in the health sector has given rise to demand for timely, reliable and accurate medical/health information to treat and manage patients. One of the ways to provide timely, reliable and accurate information is through the use of Electronic Health Records...

One of the factors impeding access to safe water is water pollution. Of particular concern is heavy metal contamination of water bodies. This study was aimed at determining the levels of heavy metals in drinking water sources of Chingola District of Zambia and their potential human health risks...

Background: Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver and causes both acute and chronic disease. It is transmitted through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids. It is an occupational hazard for health care workers (HCWs) and can be prevented by the administration of a vaccine. The...