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Abudance,growth and reproductive biology of oreochromis niloticus (Linneaus,1758)compared with tilapiines indigenous to the middle Zambezi
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The introduction of Oreochromis niloticus on Lake Kariba has been widely associated with the decline in preponderance of indigenous Tilapiines, especially Oreochromis mortimeri. Comperative aspects of abundances, growth ... -
Acaricide resistance in Rhipicephalus appendiculatus Neumann, Amblyomma Variegatum (Fabricius) and Boophilus decoloratus (Koch) in Southern and Central Provinces of Zambia
(2012-08-20)Acaricide resistance tests were conducted on 14-21 days old larvae of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus Neumann, Amblyomma variegatum (Fabricius) and Boophilus decoloratus (Koch), using the Food and Agriculture Organization ... -
Adaptation of Trypanosoma (NANNOMONAS) Congolense broden 1904 types to different hosts and transmission by Glossina species
(2012-09-19)The influence of host bLood on midgut infection, maturation rates in Glossina species, transmission and virulence to mice of Trypanosoma congolense DNA types was investigated. The study was also coiKiucted to identify an ... -
Aflatoxin Metabolites in Relation to Protein-Energy Malnutrition in Zambia
(2011-04-05)Findings in the Sudan show a possible association between aflatoxins and kwashiorkor, a category of Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM). Similarities in the geographical and seasonal prevalence of aflatoxins and kwashiorkor, ... -
AFlatoxin residues in edible tissue of poultry in Zambia
(2011-04-05)The aflatoxins, toxins produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus, have been detected in both imported as well as locally grown maize in Zambia.The problem of toxicity caused by the ingestion of aflatoxin-contaminated maize ... -
Agricultural transformation in zambia’s Chibombo, Kapiri Mposhi and Mumbwa districts, during the periods 1980-1990 and 1997-2008
(University of Zambia, 2019)The governance philosophies of the UNIP and MMD governments were very different. These were expected to drastically influence economic performance and livelihoods. The study was undertaken to compare how agricultural ... -
Agro Informatics System
(2015-10-05)Agriculture can be defined as the science or practice of farming, including the growing of crops and the rearing of animals.Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in Zambia's economy and could benefittremendously ... -
An analysis of public perceptions of domestic solid waste management: The case of the make Zambia clean and healthy programme in Livingstone
(2015-04-13)Solid Waste Management (SWM) continues to be a major concern in Zambia. As such, the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ), through the Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH) in 2004 instituted the Make Zambia ... -
An analysis of the functional characterisitcs and potential of periodic markets (Minada) in Mbala district
(University of Zambia, 2016)A market is a physical place where goods and services are bought and sold, with buyers and sellers coming in contact with one another. They are classified according to their spatial and temporal specialisation, thus ... -
Analysis of the mycotoxins of fusarium
(2012-08-28)Fusarium contamination of maize has been shown to be a problem in Zambia. In this study it was decided to test for the presence of five toxins produced by Fusarium; Zearalenone, T-2 toxin, diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS), ... -
Analysis of the nutrient content of some indegenous Zambian food plants with some studies of processing and storage
(2013-02-03)In this study, six indigenous Zambian food plants have been analysed for their nutrient content. These include two leafy wild vegetables, two wild fruits and two wild root tubers. The leafy vegetables were also dried ... -
An appraisal of household management in the city of Chipata
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The purpose of the study was to carry out an appraisal of the management of household waste in the city of Chipata. The study was based on the following objectives, to: (i) characterise household waste in Chipata city, ... -
An assessment of Animal draught power in agricultural production: A case of Matondo Village-Kalomo District
(2015-06-15)The general objective of this study was to make an assessment of the role of animal draught power and the diffusion of donkey farm technology in agricultural production. The focus of the study were the oxen and the donkey ... -
An assessment of enchroachment and resource management of Luano National Forest, Chingola
(2015-05-20)Luano national forest has come under a lot of pressure from people venturing into agriculture, charcoal production over exploitation of timber and encroachment after retrenchment from the mines. Lack of forest management ... -
An assessment of heavy metal contamination of groundwater in George compound of Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)This study investigated groundwater contamination in a suburban area of George Compound located on the outskirts of the city of Lusaka in Zambia. The aim was to assess heavy metal contamination of groundwater and the local ... -
An assessment of heavy metal contamination of groundwater in George compound of Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2017)This study investigated groundwater contamination in a suburban area of George Compound located on the outskirts of the city of Lusaka in Zambia. The aim was to assess heavy metal contamination of groundwater and the local ... -
Assessment of impacts of indoor residual house spraying (IRHS) on the diversity, abundance and distribution of human malaria vectots in Chongwe District, Zambia
(2014-05-23)Dominant human malaria vectors in Chongwe district, Zambia, were identified and impacts of indoor Residual House Spraying (IRHS) on their diversity, abundance and distribution assessed. A case-control type of study design ... -
Assessment of Infestation levels of Chilo partellus swinhoe(Lepidoptera:Crambidae)on maize and the Impact of its parasitoid cotesia flavipes cameron(Hymenoptera:braconidae)in Sinazongwe District of Zambia
(2011-03-31)The spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) is one of the most destructive pests of maize in the warm, low altitude regions of Zambia. A study was carried out in Sinazongwe district, which is located at about 600 ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of the use of benthic insects as bio-indicators of water pollution in selected rivers of Lusaka district
(University of Zambia, 2016)Presently in Zambia, physico-chemical methods are employed to monitor water quality of the country’s rivers and other freshwater bodies. These conventional methods have not only proved to be expensive, but also tell us ... -
An assessment of the environmental impacts of Nchanga Open Pit Mine in Chingola
(2015-06-15)Nchanga Open Pit mine was privatized in 1998. The new owners, Konkola Copper Mines, invested about $260 million with a view of maximizing returns on this investment. This meant that they had to reduce operation costs, a ...
