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Some artistic aspects of Kutanguta : a study of some literacy stylistic features in Lozi oral narrative performances
(2012-03-05)In Western literary stylistic study today emphasis seems to centre around individual works as opposed to the genres to which these works belong. The reason for this trend, I believe, is that Western literary genres have ... -
Alienation and the individuation experience: a study of select characters from the novels of Achebe, Oyono and Thiong'o
(2012-03-05)This study explores psychological, social and physical reaction by Africans to the colonial experience through literary characters created by three of Africa's leading writers. These are Chinua Achebe (Things Fall Apart), ... -
Images of women in Ticklish sensation, Tongue of the dumb and Cowerie of hope with the perspective of sex role sterotypes
(2012-03-06)This research describes or analyses the images of women in male literary works of Ticklish Sensation, Tongue of the Dumb and Cowrie of Hope with the perspective of sex role stereotypes. This is researched from a feminist ... -
The grammar of compound nouns in Chitonga
(2012-03-06)This study investigated the assumption that compound noun words embed a grammar of a language with special reference to Tonga. The descriptive study was carried out to examine whether the assumption which is thought to ... -
Communication strategies used by National Aids Council (NAC) to combat HIV/AIDS
(2012-04-05)This report is a result of the attachment and study of the HIV/AIDS communication strategies used by National AIDS Council (NAC) to fight HIV/AIDS in Zambia. NAC was established by an act of Parliament in 2002, to coordinate ... -
Participation by beneficiaries in Care Prospect Projects in Zambia : the role of participatory communication
(2012-04-05)For a development project to be successful and sustainable, it is essential that the beneficiaries participate in its planning, design, implementation and evaluation. For the beneficiaries to be empowered to participate, ... -
Improving communication channels in out grower schemes: A challenge for small holder farmers growing tobacco in Chipata, Zambia
(2012-04-11)This is a report of the study that was done in Chipata District in Zambia to determine why the majority of small holder tobacco farmers do not benefit from out grower schemes. The research and writing of the report was the ... -
The role of efficient organizational communication in enhancing cohesion and service delivery: the case of the Small Enterprise Development
(2012-04-11)This report is the result of the student's attachment to the Small Enterprise Development Board (SEDB) Head Office in Lusaka for four months from July 1, to October 31, 1999. The main purpose of the attachment was to enable ... -
Radio Broadcast Communication by the Ministry of Education for Basic School Teacher`s Professional development: A case Study of Lusaka District
(2012-04-11)This case study examines how the Ministry of Education employs communication strategies using radio broadcasts to support professional development for teachers. The study sought to establish whether radio broadcast outreach ... -
An evaluation of the Communication Strategies of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS and Poverty in Zambia
(2012-04-11)This study is based on the attachment of the researcher with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Zambia in Kasama and Lusaka. CRS is an international, humanitarian and development based organization, indirectly implementing ... -
An assessment of Communication Strategies for Poverty reduction in community driven development: the case of Programme Urban Self Help (PUSH)
(2012-04-11)This study is a detailed account of the observations and findings of the student on communication strategies of poverty reduction in Community Driven Development. In order to carry out the study, the student was attached ... -
Radio Farm Forum in Zambia : a participatory approach in Muswishi-Chibombo district
(2012-04-11)The practical attachment was held in Muswishi, about 20 km east of Kabwe town. The attachment lasted four months from June to October. Muswishi is a farming area found in Chibombo district of Central Zambia. The area has ... -
Women's Capacity building in Chadiza district: The case of Kazimule and Chagunda women's development associations
(2012-05-07)This report is based on an attachment to women's development associations in Chadiza in January-February 1998 which was a component of the six months practical programme for the Masters degree in Communication for Development ... -
Applying participatory approaches to Community Water Management : a case study of George compound complex in Lusaka
(2012-05-07)The main theme of this report is participatory approaches to water management in George Compound Complex. The impressive infrastructure supporting the water management activities in George Compound Complex has made admirable ... -
Televangelism in Zambia : an application of the uses and gratifications theory
(2012-05-07)This thesis investigated the uses and gratifications that people get from watching religious programmes on the national television, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC). It investigated the preferences of the ... -
Lusaka Urban Health project : A case study of Neighbourhood Health Committees
(2012-05-07)The Lusaka Urban Health Project (LUHP) is a five-year project funded by the Department For International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom. It is a component of the Zambia Health and Population Sector Aid Programme. ... -
Towards a democratic culture in Zambia : An assessment of inter-party communication during the Mwanawasa regime (2002-2003)
(2012-05-07)Zambia is governed by democratic principles, which find expression in rule by the majority. As such, opposition parties are an important element of democracy and a person is free to belong or start a political party according ... -
Communication tools used and their perceived effectiveness in disseminating HIV/AIDS messages for the workforce in ZAMTEL
(2012-05-07)The report is as a result of the study on HIV/AIDS communication tools used by Zambia telecommunication company (Zamtel). Zamtel as a communication company aims at providing cost effective, comprehensive and high quality ... -
Communication links utilised by women in their Agroforestry activities : a case Chama, Chipata and Katete District Women's Development Associations
(2012-05-07)This practical attachment report is based on the student's findings and experiences in Chama Chipata and Katete. The student was given an opportunity to have an insight into KEPA Zambia and ICRAFs involvement with the DWDAs ... -
An ethical investigation into the causes and effects of the over-exploitation of indigenous trees in Mulilima and Ndabala wards in Serenje
(2012-08-01)This dissertation has conducted an ethical investigation into the causes and effects of the over-exploitation of indigenous trees in Mulilima and Ndabala wards in Serenje. The specific objectives of the research as relating ...
