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Challenges in implementing public private partnership (ppp) projects in the road sector in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The uptake of Public – Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the road sector in Zambia has been limited, despite the government of the Republic of Zambia’s initiatives as far back as 2009 when the PPP Act was enacted. This study ... -
Cloud based power failure sensing and management model for the electricity grid in developing countries – a case of Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)In Zambia part of the electric grid is not monitored, this means that there are no sensors in the electric grid to enable grid status information to be sent to the power utility. Without these sensors the power utility ... -
Combustion efficiency improvement in a rotary furnance using a post combustion chamber
(2011-07-14)Combustion Efficiency Improvement in a Rotary Furnace using a Post Combustion Chamber. Luwaya Edwin. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zambia.Geometric parameters, of a rotary furnace, necessary for the ... -
A comparative study of access to railways in Zambia relative to road transport
(University of Zambia, 2016)Rail transport plays a critical role in the development of any country. With its inherent advantage of being bulk carrier, safer and cheaper, rail transport is an important cog in intermodal transportation. It is also more ... -
A conceptual secure blockchain based settlement and clearing house for mobile financial services in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Developing Countries in Africa in general and Zambia in particular, have seen a rapid rise in the use of mobile payment platforms. This has not only revolutionized access to financial services for the poor but also allowed ... -
Congestion avoidance in internet protocol (IP) networks
(University of Zambia, 2016)As the Internet takes an increasingly central role in our communications infrastructure, the slow convergence of routing protocols after a network failure becomes a growing problem. During failures, the forwarding paths ... -
A consecutive reaction model and kinetics of cr2o3 reduction from slag by carbon dissolved in molten iron
(2011-01-12)A first-order, consecutive, two-stage reaction model for the reduction of cr2o3 from slag was developed. The model was applied to the results obtained by studying the effect of various parameters on the rate of reduction ... -
Construction And Evaluation Of A Microchip Designed Ups
(2015-09-07)Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) are widely used for power conditioning applications, whereby the load is to be supplied with current and voltage waveforms containing minimal disturbance. A UPS also provides emergency ... -
Construction disputes management and resolution in Zambia
(2012-11-26)Disputes in the construction industry are often inevitable. Disputes arise from the interpretation and application of any part of ambiguous, unplanned and conflicting contract documents. There are many methods which can ... -
Contribution of lesson preparations to the academic performance of evening class students: a case of Fibobe Primary School, Ndola, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)The study sought to assess whether preparation of lessons by evening class teachers contributed to the academic performance of students in evening classes at Fibobe Primary School in Ndola, Zambia. The study was guided by ... -
Cost escalating, schedule overuns and quality shortfalls on construction projects
(2012-01-11)The construction industry plays a central role in the creation of any nation’s wealth. For developing economies, it forms the backbone of most industries. Cost escalation, schedule overruns and quality shortfalls in ... -
Coverage Prediction and Validation of Digital Terrestrial Television Implementation in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) originates from the Regional Radio Communication Conference of 2006 (RRC06) and the subsequent Geneva 2006 agreement (GE06) of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recommendations ... -
Crafts skills gaps in the construction industry in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2016)The construction industry in Zambia grew rapidly in the period between 2005 and 2015. The growth in infrastructure development resulted in a construction boom. The boom had catalysed increased demand for construction ... -
Crime mapping model based on cloud and spatial data: a case study of Zambia police service
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Crime mapping is a strategy used to detect and prevent crime in the police service. The technique involves the use of geographical maps to help crime analysts identify and profile crimes committed in different residential ... -
Crime scene evidence inventory management system: the case of Zambia Police Service
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Crime solving comprises methodical law enforcement, an exhaustive investigation and collection of facts, and extensive evidence testing performed by criminalists and forensic experts. All the efforts might be in vein if ... -
Dam management information system: a case of Kalomo district - Southern province Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Management Information Systems have proved to be an important component for delivering consistent and effective management of water reservoirs such as Dams. Many institutions around the world have developed management ... -
Delays in construction of electricity transmission lines in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Electricity is central to the development of any economy and in Zambia most of this energy is generated from hydropower plants. Projects for construction of electricity Transmission lines are often delayed therefore some ... -
Delays in construction of electricity transmission lines in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Electricity is central to the development of any economy and in Zambia most of this energy is generated from hydropower plants. Projects for construction of electricity Transmission lines are often delayed therefore some ... -
Design and evaluate a cellular manufacturing facility for selected copper products in Zambia
(2011-06-30)The economic advancement of any country depends on its ability to add value (through manufacturing) to its available local raw material resources. Zambia for a long time has been exporting copper as a raw material and ... -
Design manufacture and testing of a 3-Blade Wind Turbine/Solar Hybrid Generator for charging cell phones
(University of Zambia, 2015)One of the main factors that led to this research on wind and solar energy hybrid application was the need to empower rural communities with communication technology, namely cellular phones which are now widely used in ...
