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The SADC Plant Genetic Resource Centre : A regional plant genetic resource management networks
(2012-04-12)This eight-chapter report describes the activities of the SADC Plant Genetic Resources Centre (SPGRC) located at Chalimbana in Zambia. It results from the student's four months attachment to the institution from 5"' July ... -
The scientific theory of evolution and christian beliefs : A philosophical inquiry with special reference to Zambia
(2012-08-01)The relationship between the Darwinian theory of evolution and some Christian beliefs is complex and has generated controversy between scientists and philosophers. The relationship has been perceived by many as necessarily ... -
The Self and The Community in Alice Walker's The Color Purple and Meridian
(2012-04-03)This was a qualitative research. The research was mostly desk based, examining the primary texts The Color Purple and Meridian, as well as secondary sources of information such as critical articles in books, journals as ... -
Semantic and pragmatic analysis of selected Namwanga personal names
(The University of Zambia, 2019)This study investigated the semantic and pragmatic meaning of selected Namwanga personal names. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the patterns of selected Namwanga personal names: determine the semantic and ... -
Senior Chief Mukumbi Ibaloli XV: A biography of Benson Kabanya Mulota Mukomo Muluka of Solwezi West, 1932-2015
(University of Zambia, 2015)This study explores the life and career of Beston Muluka Kabanya Mulota, more popularly known as Senior Chief Mukumbi Ibaloli XV of Zambia’s Solwezi district. The study investigates his upbringing, education and career. ... -
Service Delivery and Decentralization: A case study of Kabwe
(2013-09-23)Zambia since attaining independence in 1964 has embarked on local government reforms by decentralizing its administrative structures of government as a way of improving service delivery. The objectives of the study titled ... -
SES, Narratives and resilience in orphans' adjustments to emotional and psychosocial challenges following the death of parents in some selected Townships of Lusaka Urban District
(2012-10-19)Losing parents and other significant adults can render children vulnerable including increased risk of experiencing negative outcomes such as stress, loss of self-esteem, depression, anxiety etc. Some children develop ... -
Settlement schemes and labour migration in Chipata District of Eastern Province of Zambia, 1951-1976
(2011-10-07)This study examines both the Northern Rhodesian colonial and the Zambian governments' policies and practices on settlement schemes in Chipata District (formerly known as Fort Jameson) of Eastern Province of Zambia. It ... -
The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Zambia and the media : An evaluation of the use of mass media by the Church
(2012-04-10)This report investigated why and how the Christian Church used mass media for the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The report in particular investigated the Seventh Day Adventist Church (being one of the oldest ... -
Sexual and gender-based violence and its effects on married women: A case of Ngombe compound in Lusaka district
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Sexual and gender-based violence is not only a pervasive and extensive worldwide problem but also a human rights violation. This fact is acknowledged by the UN. This study was conducted from September to November 2013 in ... -
Sexual behaviour of college students in the era of HIV and AIDS: A case of four selected colleges in Lusaka
(2011-08-15)The Government of the Republic of Zambia together with Non-Governmental Organizations have been informing the nation about the dangers of HIV and AIDS since the 1990s. Although the HIV and AIDS pandemic has affected all ... -
Sexual harassment and experiences of female soldiers on the peace keeping operations: A case of Mushili and Kalewa Barracks, Zambia
(2015-11-24)This study was aimed at exploring and understanding the lived experiences of female soldiers in relation to sexual harassment by male soldiers on the UN peace keeping operations, from Mushili and Kalewa Barracks. The ... -
Sibling care in Zambia: Infant attachment in the context of multiple caregivers
(2015-11-24)Parenting is one of the most significant features of any people’s culture (Harkness & Super, 1995) and across cultures, the operationalization of parenting and parenting practices differ. Against this background, this study ... -
The significance of Journeys in the Novels of OYONO NGUGI and ELIOT: A Study of the old man and the Medal, devil on the cross and Silas Marner
(2012-01-20)This study examines the significance of Journeys in the novels of Ferdinand Oyono,Wa Thiongo Ngugi, and George Eliot with special focus on The Old man and the Medal, Devil on the Cross, and Silas Marner.The study uses ... -
The significance of Journeys in the Novels of OYONO NGUGI and ELIOT: A Study of The Old Man and the Medal, Devil on the Cross and Silas Marner
(2012-01-05)This study examines the significance of Journeys in the novels of Ferdinand Oyono, Wa Thiongo Ngugi, and George Eliot with special focus on The Old man and the Medal, Devil on the Cross, and Silas Marner. The study uses ... -
A Situational and Needs Assessment Study on the Use of French in the Hospitality Industry in Zambia With Specific Reference to Selected Hotels and Lodges in Livingstone
(The University of Zambia, 2016)The need for foreign language skills in economic sectors of the country, in general and the hospitality industry in particular, cannot be overemphasised. Skills in the language of another country are vital when communicating ... -
The Social aspects of property criminality in Zambia
(2012-08-31)Zambia has seen tremendous rise in crime. Most of the crime according to available statistical data, is crime against property because this type of crime constitutes the single largest crime category. This study restricts ... -
Social context and literary aspects of Kuyabila songs : a study of Kuyabila as performed by the Tonga of the Southern Province of Zambia
(2012-12-20)This dissertation discusses the Kuyabila songs, called Ziyabilo, (pl ,ciyabilo, sing.) of the Tonga people known as Batonga, (pl,j Mutohga, sing,) of the Southern Province of Zambia,The first Chapter deals with the social ... -
Social Correlates of adolescent alcohol use: A case of Kasama District, Northern Province, Zambia
(2013-12-10)This paper focuses on social correlates of adolescent alcohol use. It aimed at investigating the relationship between perceived parental alcohol use, perceived permissive parenting style, perceived peer alcohol use, perceived ...
