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Economic theory states that in situations of few well established enterprises,competition and consumer welfare is usually affected. The reduction in competition among other things results into consumers facing poorer service, and higher prices of goods and services. A number of studies in the...

This study attempts to critically examine the governments policies towards the primary school leavers problem in Gambia since independence* The primary school leavers problem is a result of the policy of education expansion adopted at independence* This policy was a response to both manpower...

The success of a school, like any other institution, rests primarily on the dynamics of inspiration, collaboration and team work between the school manager and other members of staff. However, in Lusaka district, concerns have been raised by some teachers, parents and Other members of the public...

Available literature indicates that quantitative expansion of an education system is often accompanied by qualitative deterioration. The present study investigated the implications of the enormously expanded enrolments at two of Zambia's public universities. The dissertation hoped to add to...

Since Independence, Zambia has made significant steps forward in many areas of development, and the educational system has played a key role in ensuring the future prosperity of the country. The secondary school teaching force has in the past been dependent on expatriate manpower, however the...

The proportion of the mineral phases in the Chinkombe ilmenite was estimated by point counting under under a Reflected Light Microscope.Reduction experiments were carried out on pellets made from mixtures of the ore and graphite in predetermined proportions, in the temperature range of 1173 to...

The question of foreign investment has many dimensions and is accompanied by varied opinions especially in the context of the developing countries. In the newly independent countries of Africa, Asia and South America the admission of foreign investors to the economies of the nation states has met...

The main objective of the study was to determine the impact of educational fees on the dropout rate in selected boarding secondary schools of the Southern Province. The study tried to establish whether there were pupils who fell out of the school system due to the increase in educational fees.The...

Exploration of personality is important because academic achievement of the child cannot be understood from cognitive processes alone. Extraversion and introversion are important aspects of personality. Research studies (Riding, 1979; Open, 1976; Anthony, 1982; Elliot, 1972 and Finlayson, 1970)...

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between extra-curricular activities and pupil discipline in High Schools. The objectives were: (i) to find out common offences committed by pupils, (ii) types of extra-curricular activities in high schools, (iii) relationship between...