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Management of non-revenue water: a case study of the water supply in Lusaka,Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Management of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) has been undergoing several and continuous transformations over the past two decades. The International Water Association (IWA) as well as other key stakeholders have been trying to ... -
Metal Forming Analysis
(2015-08-27)Production by pressing in its many forms together with sheet metal working constitutes one of the most absorbing branches of production engineering, and one which plays a vital role in domestic life, being largely responsible ... -
Minimax sampling for key agreement generation in body sensor networks
(University of Zambia, 2016)The objective of the research was to optimize memory usage in body sensor network (BSN) nodes during key agreement generation. In BSNs, it is important to secure communication between BSN nodes to ensure confidentiality, ... -
Mitigating the effects of septic tank effluents from households on groundwater quality: a case of Meanwood-Kwamwena, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, 2019)Disposal of household effluent by septic tank systems is the most common method carried out by people that live in Lusaka’s forthcoming settlements, in Zambia. Furthermore, water for domestic use is primarily supplied from ... -
Mobile application technologies in food supply chain
(University of Zambia, 2016)The use of ICTs by way of developing mobile applications can go a long way in improving the small scale farmers and traders’ participation in trade. A mobile application that can be used by cooperatives to link traders ... -
Modelling environmental effects on fracture damage of natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites
(University of Zambia, 2016)The behaviour of sodium hydroxide treated sisal fibre-reinforced polyester composite subjected to environmental ageing conditions has been studied with the aim of modelling its effect on the composite fracture damage for ... -
Modelling of the effects of potholes on motor vehicle structures
(2011-07-19)The objective of this work was to investigate the effects of the impulses induced by potholes on motor vehicle structures. MATLAB computer package was used to develop a computer program to carry out the tasks. This was ... -
Modification of a vertical machining centre to include turning operations : an investigation
(2011-07-14)There has been an accelerated use of Computer Numerical Control machine tools by developed countries over the past decade resulting in manufacturing companies becoming more competitive on the world market. However, the ... -
Monitoring and evaluation of power transmission projects in Zesco
(University of Zambia, 2016)Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is an essential aspect in the management of any project. It explains whether a project is meeting its objectives and identifies project areas that need to be adjusted. ZESCO limited is ... -
Multi factor authentication access control for student and staff based on RFID, barcode and GIS
(University of Zambia, 2019)University of Zambia like most Public Universities and Higher Learning Institutions in Zambia have a challenge preventing unauthorized access into their campus environment. There is no automatic identification of all who ... -
Operations efficiency improvements in a de-monopolized market: a case study at a cement firm in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The Cement manufacturing sector in Zambia recorded operations Low overall equipment efficiency and High production cost at the time the market environment was changing from monopoly to de-monopolisation market environment. ... -
Opportunities and challenges of Zambia's manufacturing Industry, in the wake of the Multi-Facility Economic Zones
(University of Zambia, 2016)China‟s use of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to spur its remarkable economic development was seen as the way to go, particularly for least developing economies. Zambia, like most African countries, has established these ... -
Optimum sizing of mini-grid wind power plant with energy storage system for rural electrification in Zambia: a case study of Mpika district
(The University of Zambia, 2020)The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has set an ambitious target of raising the rural electrification rate from 3.4% (in 2008) to 51% by the year 2030.However, as at 2017 - almost 10 years down the line, the Rural ... -
Optimzation of efficiency of a biogas digester for small- scale electricity generation
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Reliance on oil importation, electricity on the national grid, and other conventional fuels has a direct effect on the National Energy security and has become one of the most challenging problems that require to be tackled ... -
Parametric modelling of a solar heater/dryer
(2011-08-19)A numerical model for determining the size of a forced - convection solar fish dryer comprising of a drying bin (in which the fish is kept), aflat plate solar collector and a fan, has been developed. The model comprises ... -
Passenger and luggage tracking system using sensor networks for public transport
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Technology has revolutionized communication and how services can be delivered to the intended end-users, luggage tracking systems are becoming more important for travellers as an extra security measure to ensure they ... -
Policies and legislation for internet access and usage in Zambia a
(University of Zambia, 2017)Zambia has a number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies and legislation in place which address internet usage and access such as the Zambia National ICT policy and the ICT Act of 2009 and the Electronic ... -
The potential for the use of roughing-slow sand filtration systems in Zambia
(2011-07-14)There is growing concern in most developing countries regarding the use of technologies that are inappropriate to local conditions. In the area of treating surface water to drinking water quality, consideration of alternative ... -
Predicting the global solar radiation on a horizontal surface: A case study for Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The requirement for insolation models has been appreciated for many years in designing solar energy systems properly, for locations lacking insolation data base. Unfortunately, for most geographical areas in Zambia, ... -
Private sector participation in the water and sanitation industry in Zambia : opportunities and constraints
(2011-06-30)Adoption of new mechanisms through which water supply and sanitation services may be provided to communities in Zambia has been undergoing continuous transformations over the last decade.Policy makers and other key ...
