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Decentralization policy of Zambia: An investigation of effort and constraints in its implementation in Mambwe District
(2015-02-17)The study investigated effort and constraints in the full implementation of the 2002 (revised 2013) national decentralization policy of Zambia. Mambwe District Township was used as a case for the study. In the background, ... -
Decision making and reproductive issues : A case study of expectant married mothers at Chainama ante-natal clinic in Lusaka
(2011-07-22)The aspect of who makes decisions on reproductive issues in marriages has been overlooked by the many organisations that are advocating for the promotion of reproductive rights and gender equality as a whole. The effects ... -
Decline and change in the Milaka and Sikenge institutions of the Lozi : 1886-1975
(2011-09-19)This dissertation examines how and why the indigenous educational institution of milaka died out and that of sikenge changed in the period 1886-1975. In pre-colonial Bulozi, the institutions of milaka for boys and sikenge ... -
Defamation of the president and the law's effect on media performance: a study of the Zambia Daiily Mail and The Post newspaper
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia has had several Constitutional review initiatives since pre-independence times. However, these initiatives have not brought about the much needed media reforms, thus allowing the existence of colonial legislation ... -
Defilement of children in Chongwe and Lusaka: A study of the issues involved in reporting and prosecution of child defeilement cases
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Defilement is a social problem which affects all members of society. Statistics indicate that there is an increase in the number of defilement cases reported but very few defilement cases are prosecuted. While there are ... -
Deforestation in Mwekera National Forest No.6 : A n Ethical Evaluation
(2012-01-20)This study is about an ethical evaluation of deforestation in Mwekera National Forest No. 6. The objectives of the study were: to investigate why deforestation is still going on in the Mwekera National Forest No. 6 even ... -
Demand for vitamin A supplementation among under-five children in Zambia
(2015-11-24)Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) continues to be a major public health nutrition concern in Zambia affecting primarily infants and young children below the age of five years and women of child bearing age. It is estimated at 53 ... -
Demographic and socio-economic factors associated with infertility among married women in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Infertility is becoming a major public health concern because it affects one’s mental well-being, disrupts social bonding, lowers economic productivity for all those affected and erodes self-confidence (Dick et al., 2003). ... -
The Department of Veterinary Services and Control of contagious Cattle Diseases in Zambia,1907-1990
(2014-02-07)The study examines the role of the Department of Veterinary Services in controlling and preventing contagious cattle diseases in Zambia from 1907 to 1990. The cattle disease environment prevailing at the onset of colonial ... -
A descriptive analysis of l1 interference lexical and Grammatical errors in ESL written discourse: an investigation Based on some Zambian grade 12 learners’ narrative English compositions
(University of Zambia, 2019)This study examined first language interference lexical and grammatical errors in English as a Second Language (ESL) written discourse with particular focus on some Zambian Grade Twelve learners’ written narrative English ... -
The determinants of bank profitability in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Commercial banks perform an important part in financial intermediation. Zambia, like any other nation, needs a stable banking system in order to finance private and public investments. The fruitfulness of the banking system ... -
The determinants of banking sector interest rate spreads in Zambia
(2011-04-06)Financial intermediation is essential for economic development. The consensus is that Zambia needs a stable and efficient banking system in order to finance both private and public investment and expenditures. The ... -
The Determinants of Banking Sector Interest Rates Spreads in Zambia
(2012-01-20)Financial intermediation is essential for economic development. The consensus is that Zambia needs a stable and efficient banking system in order to finance both private and public investment and expenditures. The effectiveness ... -
Determinants of Capital Flight in Zambia(1970-2004)
(2012-01-20)While Zambia remains steep in poverty, it is also simultaneously witnessing a large outflow of domestic capital which if, retained and returned would assist in boosting financial resources utilization and improve in ... -
Determinants of emergency contraception use among young women: A case study of Lusaka District, Zambia
(2014-05-23)The study investigated the determinants of emergency contraception use among young women (15-24 years old) as a preventive measure of unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. The research employed a quantitative method ... -
Determinants of female labour force participation in Zambia: a micro data analysis
(University of Zambia, 2016)There are many factors that influence females to enter the labour market. Women in most of the developing countries are underrepresented in the labour force. In this regard, the equity and efficiency related Sustainable ... -
The determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Zambia (1990-2011)
(2015-02-23)Developing countries among others have come increasingly to see the important role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in economic development, growth and employment. Thus, most of these countries have undertaken various ... -
Determinants of health care seeking patterns and out-of-pocket expenditure for malaria treatment in Zambia
(2015-11-24)Malaria illness places a severe burden on Zambia’s health sector and the country’s economic development. Despite being curable when treatment is sought appropriately, utilization of professional health care services amongst ... -
The determinants of households savings in Zambia
(2011-04-06)While the recent years have seen Zambia become increasingly dependent on foreign savings for its economic and developmental programmes, access to these savings is becoming more difficult. This implies that the country ... -
Determinants of infant mortality in Luapula province, Zambia : a further analysis of the 2018 Zambia demographic and health survey.
(The University of Zambia, 2021)Infant mortality still remains a subject of growing interest and debate among researchers as it is an indicator of quality life. Luapula province has been consistently experiencing the highest number of infant deaths in ...
