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An investigation of the cost of construction accidents in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)The construction industry contributes significantly to national economic growth and offers opportunities for job creation. However the industry has continually been plagued by workplace incidences and accidents. Despite ... -
An investigation of the disposal of fumigation pesticide residues in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Fumigation involves the use of a highly toxic pesticide which leaves behind residues that are classified as hazardous wastes. Such wastes enter our environment owing to improper disposal that pose a huge threat to public ... -
An investigation of the relationship between main construction and subcontractors in the Zambian construction industry
(University of Zambia, 2016)In recent years there have been a substantial number of projects conducted in the Zambian construction industry. Due to the magnitude and complexity of many of these projects, contractors have resorted to subcontracting ... -
An investigation on claims handling processes: a case of Zambian insurance companies
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Insurance is a contract of reimbursement against specified risks such as fire, earthquakes, floods, theft. (Mayer 2010). The Zambian Insurance industry has over 40 General Insurance providers, offering Insurance products ... -
Knowledge creation,integration and management-A study of civil engineering consulting firms
(The University of Zambia, 2016)Knowledge has been recognised as a resource that is critical to any organisation’s survival and success in the globalised market. This is even more critical for civil engineering consulting firms because they are knowledge ... -
Knowledge Management in Project Based Environments for Selected Organisations in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)In any project based environment, knowledge is becoming one of the main assets required to remain competitive in a world that keeps evolving. To remain competitive in a dynamic market, different organisations are carrying ... -
Law enforcement case management system (LECMS)
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Crime is a cancer that is costing most governments around the world billions of dollars every year. The situation is worse in developing countries largely due to weaker democracy and lack of adequate resources to fight the ... -
Local stakeholders’ participation in the expansion of secondary school education in selected schools of Isoka District In Muchinga Province, Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)The study aimed at establishing the local stakeholders‘ participation in the expansion of secondary school education. The study established local stakeholders‘ participation, types of support, benefits and challenges local ... -
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 ...
