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TITLE: Examining Child Homelessness and the Effectiveness of Family Re-Integration Efforts: A Case of Kabwe District Zambia


NATASHA LIKUKELA MUBITA  (E-Archives, 2023)

In the social sector without a deeper understanding of the characteristics of child homeless, and the benefits of child reintegration as well as enhancing the current reintegration programs,

TITLE: Assessing the effectiveness of women empowerment through comprehensive rural development programs: A case study of women in dairy farming in Chongwe district


Margaret Makema  (E-Archives, 2023)

This research study investigates the effectiveness of women's empowerment initiatives within the framework of a comprehensive rural development program. Women's empowerment in rural contexts is recognized as a

TITLE: Evaluating The Effectiveness of Electronic Tax System on Tax Compliance Among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of Lusaka Central Business District (CBD)


Kasamba Nketani  (E-Archives, 2023)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of electronic tax system on tax compliance among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of Lusaka central business district

TITLE: Assessing the Effects of Project Management Practices on Road Construction Project Performance


Ketty Bwalya  (E-Archives, 2023)

Improved project performance is a top priority; thus, managers and supervisors often apply a variety of techniques and approaches. In spite of ongoing efforts to

TITLE: Examining the business strategies post covid 19 – Planning and copying strategies: A case study of the aviation industry.


Dominic kambangu  (E-Archives, 2023)

The COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, disrupting global travel patterns and challenging the traditional business models of airlines and airports. This research endeavors to comprehensively

TITLE: Analyzing the relationship between Entrepreneurship training and business Growth of S.M.Es


David Chilomba  (E-Archives, 2023)

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies, providing employment and investment opportunities for individuals and communities.This research examines the relationship between entrepreneurship training and

TITLE: Research Publications and Innovations in The Year 2017


Department of research  (2017 Innovations, 2017)

Research Publications and Innovations in  The Year 2017

TITLE: Factors Which Influence the Exchange Rate of the Kwacha and Its Effects on The Zambian Economy Case Study of Businesses Beaureu de Change, Banks, Financial Institutions, and Firms


Kabubi M. Marvin, 2nd Mukonda Fred, Phd  (Economics, 2017)

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors which influence the K/$ Exchange Rate and its impact on the Zambian economy. The paper seeks to

TITLE: CHILDREN ELECTRONIC CARE SYSTEM


Lameck Nsama, 2ND Dr Richard Silumbe  (Software engineering, 2017)

The use of information and communication technology (ICT) is increasingly rapidly. In the health sector ICT has been recognized internationally and by the Government to be of strategic

TITLE: Institutionalization of Community Based Monitoring System: An Effective tool for improving Local Government Administration Case study of Selected Zambian Local Administrative ward


Kabubi M. Marvin, 2ND Dr. Silumbe Richard  (Staff publications, 2017)

The lack of appropriate local information about the poor hinders development planning and programs, and constrains efforts to monitor change in Zambia. The Zambia Research and Development Centre

TITLE: Asymmetric Cryptography (AsymmCrypto)


Mwashi Matela, 2ND Dr Richard Silumbe  (Computer Hacking and Forensics , 2017)

Many organizations are working hard to secure themselves from the growing threats of message hacking through various trends in cryptography. Yet the headlines are dominated with the latest

TITLE: Investigating the Effectiveness of the Zambia’s Agricultural Policy towards Women Empowerment: A Case Study of Women in Shimabala in Chilanga District


Kelvin Chibomba  (Agricultural engineering, 2017)

Zambia is in a unique position to not only leverage agriculture as an engine for poverty reduction and improved nutrition, but to become the breadbasket of southern Africa.

TITLE: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A DOMESTIC POUTRY PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.


Zulu Bwalya Kenny, 2ND Dr.Silumbe Oliver  (Design and Technology, 2017)

This abstract advocates the implementation of the modified defeathering machine with its accessories of the constriction cones and the scalder to replace the tradition method which is

TITLE: Community Based Monitoring System; a tool for improving Rural Development in Local Government Administration: A Case study of some selected Zambian Local Govrnment Administrative Units -wards


Kabubi M. Marvin, 2ND Dr. Silumbe Richard  (Staff publications, 2017)

Significant attainment of sustainable rural development is heavily constrained by the lack of appropriate and up to date local information for planning and implementation of programs and

TITLE: Designing and Implementation of E-Commerce Practical PaperII in Zambian Secondary Business Studies Curriculum: A focus on Urban and Rural schools.


Izukanji Siame, 2ND Dr. Phiri William  (ICT with Education, 2017)

In this paper we describe the designing and implementation of E-Commerce Practical Paper II in Zambian Secondary Business Studies Curriculum. The findings from this paper demonstrate both the

TITLE: Design and Fabrication of a Manually Operated Briquetting Machine


MAINZA CHILANGA, 2ND DR OLIVER SILUMBE  (Design and Technology, 2017)

A ten (10) tonnes capacity agro waste manual briquetting machine have been designed and fabricated using locally available materials. The machine principal parts are made of frame, compaction

TITLE: An Investigation on the Impact of Developmental Projects on Individuals and Communities: A Case Study of Siavonga District


David Kaluba, 2nd Dr Serah Mbetwa  (Staff publications, 2017)

Despite the number of development projects that are carried out by the government and other entities such as business, little is known about the impact these projects have

TITLE: How to Effectively Monitor Highway Traffic in Zambia By the Use of Coexistence of Li-Fi And Wi-Fi


John C. Mupala  (Computer Systems engineering, 2017)

This paper we suggest the use of Visible light communication (VLC)technology combined with Wi-Fi technology to monitor highway traffic in Zambian roads where LED will transmit data of

TITLE: COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF COST OF LIVING BETWEEN LUSAKA AND COPPER BELT PROVINCES: BUSINESS MODELS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH


Derick S Hamakala, 2nd Stanley Jere  (Economics, 2017)

This study was conducted on “a comparative review of the determinants of the cost of living in Lusaka and Copper-belt provinces.” The study reviewed the determinants to

TITLE: Designing and Implementation of An Advanced Information Management System at Information and Communication University- Zambia


Temba Saina, 2nd Dr. Richard Silumbe  (Software engineering, 2017)

Student Information Management Systems have become an important factor in modern educational institutions. These systems help learning institutions to manage student records and easily streamline administrative tasks and

TITLE: Design and Development of a Manually Operated Cooker Stumping Press: A Quest To Revamp Manufacturing In Zambia


Emmanuel Zulu, 2nd Dr. Oliver Silumbe  (Electrical and electronic engineering, 2017)

Sheet metal forming is the most utilized method of manufacturing engineering components. With the closure of companies in Zambia soon after liberalizing its economy, little has been

TITLE: Energy and Economic Growth: Does a Rise on Commercial Energy (Fuel Price) Have an Impact On Economic Growth? Evidence for Zambia


Cecilia Mulenga  (Economics, 2017)

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) recently announced a rise on commercial energy i.e. fuel prices effective October 14th, 2016. A litre of

TITLE: EFFECT OF HIGH COST OF LENDING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ZAMBIAN ECONOMY


Chishimba Karen Chilufya, 2nd Mukonda Fred  (Economics, 2017)

the objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of high lending rate on the performance of the Zambian economy. When the Bank of Zambia Monetary

TITLE: Research Publications and Innovations in The Year 2016


Department of research  (2016 Innovations, 2016)

Research Publications and Innovations in  The Year 2016

TITLE: Strategic Approaches to Job and Employment Creation in Zambia: Determining the Role of Investment and Trade


Phillimon Murebwa, 2ND Serah K. Mbetwa (PhD.)  (Staff publications, 2016)

The purpose of this paper is to determine the most appropriate short-term and long-term approaches to creating jobs and employment in Zambia.  

TITLE: MANAGING THE DISPOSAL OF INFECTIOUS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE IN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTRES.


Serah K Mbetwa, 2ND Dr. Richard Silumbe  (Staff publications, 2016)

Entrepreneurship and Business Management are the main engines of successful businesses and successful economies. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the relationship between entrepreneurship, business management

TITLE: ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS THROUGH INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CBMS


Kabubi Marvin, 2ND Dr. Richard Silumbe  (Staff publications, 2016)

The lack of appropriate local information about the poor hinders development planning and programs, and constrains efforts to monitor change in Zambia. The Zambia Research and Development

TITLE: Exports and Economic Growth: New Evidence from Four Sub Saharan Countries


Cecilia Mulenga  (Staff publications, 2016)

The paper aims at analysing the relationship between exports and economic growth (GDP), determining the causality between the two variables and to examine the contributing factor of

TITLE: FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THE EXCHANGE RATE OF THE KWACHA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ZAMBIAN ECONOMY


Kabubi Marvin, 2ND Mukonda Fred  (Staff publications, 2016)

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors which influence the K/$ Exchange Rate and its impact on the Zambian economy. The paper seeks to document

TITLE: The Effectiveness of Social Engineering using the Phishing method from an attackers view point


Nsunga Innocent, 2nd Dr. Silumbe Richard  (Computer Hacking and Forensics , 2016)

this paper explores more on the devastating method that crackers use to gain access to the information that is deemed private. The paper will address social engineering;

TITLE: Descriptive statistics in ICT education: A practical and real-life perspective


WILLIAM PHIRI  (ICT with Education, 2016)

My experience of teaching and lecturing Mathematics and Statistics for more than 15 years from secondary school up to university level, it has become evident that statistical

TITLE: CELL PHONE BASED MOTOR VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM


1st Whyson Mumba, 2nd Richard Silumbe, PhD  (Electrical and electronic engineering, 2016)

This system is designed to lock and unlock the vehicle Engine Control Unit (ECU) and Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system including the doors through the cell phone. Avoiding

TITLE: An impact of strategic plan on learners’ academic performance: A case of selected secondary schools of Mwense district, Zambia


William Phiri, Chansa Chishimba Chileshe  (Primary Education, 2016)

The academic performance of pupils in secondary schools in Mwense district has not been very good in recent years. These schools are Kashiba, Lukwesa, Sunshine, Musangu, Mutima,

TITLE: HOW TO SUPPORT LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH CLOUD BASED ERP AND E-MENTORSHIP PROGRAM


Mr. Tuliswensi Sinyangwe, & Dr. Richard Silumbe  (ICT Business, 2015)

Small Business Enterprises are core drivers of development in the global world today, however in developing countries like Zambia, many local entrepreneurs have not utilized the opportunities

TITLE: Pupils’ and teachers’ perception toward the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the teaching and learning of Mathematics in selected secondary schools of Central Province, Zambia


William Phiri  (ICT with Education, 2016)

This article is an extract of one of the objectives from a PHD study titled “A Problem-Solving ICT education approach and its implications on the teaching and learning

TITLE: The attitude of pupils learning Geography toward examination leakages in selected secondary schools in Kitwe District of the Copper belt Province of Zambia


Judith Nakamba, 2 William Phiri  (Primary Education, 2016)

This excerpt is focused on one of the objectives from the study entitled “The effect of examination malpractices (leakages) on pupils’ academic performance in Geography in selected secondary

TITLE: Improving Healthcare Delivery with the Use of Online Patient Information Management System


Oliver Madima LULEMBO1, and Dr Richard SILUMBE  (Software engineering, 2016)

The general state of healthcare in Zambia is poor and this can be attributed to a number of reasons. One of these is the suboptimal management of

TITLE: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES’ IMPACT ON FEMALE AND MALE PUPILS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF ZEDUPAD COMPUTER TABLET


WILLIAM PHIRI, 2DR RICHARD SILUMBE  (ICT with Education, 2016)

The study investigated the impact of emerging technologies (i.e. ZEDUPAD computer tablets) on female and male pupils’ academic performance in Mathematics. The study being a longitudinal, followed a