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‘10 years after: an ‘austerity audit’ of services and living conditions for people living with HIV in the UK, a decade after the financial crisis.
(HIV Psychosocial Network - London, 2018) Mulubale, S.
Enormous progress has been made in tackling the HIV epidemic. Many people with HIV are leading healthy and happy lives, with fulfilling relationships and work. Yet problems remain. Significant numbers of people with HIV have health difficulties, those from less powerful communities may be ‘left behind’, and psychosocial issues related to HIV remain underaddressed. In addition, since 2008, the financial crisis and accompanying UK ‘austerity’ policies have generated cuts in health and especially social services that have severely affected HIV services and the lives of those living with the virus.
The 2014 Zambian revised literacy policy in primary schools: were teachers prepared to implement it?.
(International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 2019-08) Kombe, Christine; Mwanza, David Sani
The purpose of this study was to establish whether teachers were adequately prepared to implement the 2014 revised literacy policy in selected primary schools in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt. The objectives that guided this study were; to establish the extent to which in-service teachers were prepared to implement the revised policy and to establish the challenges teachers faced in the implementation of the 2014 revised literacy policy. The study employed qualitative descriptive design. Purposive sampling technique was used to come up with 134 respondents, that is, 103 classroom teachers, 30 lecturers and 1 District Resource personal. Data was collected through interviews and focus group discussions. Focus group discussions enabled respondents to give detailed views on the 2014 revised literacy policy while interviews were used to collect data from the district resource centre coordinator and college/school administrators. The study found that while some teachers were trained, others were not. Even after commissioning the policy in 2014, schools still lacked teaching resources with which they could implement the policy. Teacher training institutions were finding it challenging to comprehensively revise their teacher education programme because they did not fully understand the content of the 2014 revised policy. The study recommended wider consultation between policy makers and implementers during formulation and or revision of literacy policies.
The 2018 research productivity of the university of Zambia.
(Zambia Journal of Library & Information Science, 2022) Makondo, Francina N. S.; Kanyengo, Wamunyima Christine; Akakandelwa, Akakandelwa; Sitali, Wamundila; Moyo, Felicitas N.; Chewe, Pailet; Monde, Wamunyima Mercy; Phiri, Lighton; Kabilwa, Silumesi; Chitumbo, Miyanda Eness M.; Chulu, Francis
This paper presents the findings of a study on research productivity of the University of Zambia (UNZA) in the year 2018 using selected bibliometric indicators. Data was collected from Scopus, PubMed, Google scholar, UNZA Institutional Repository, UNZA Journals Online, and others. Five hundred and sixteen (516) publications were analysed using Microsoft Excel. VOSviewer was used to visualise research themes based on keywords. The study established that 366 academic staff participated in the total research output, giving a 39% participation rate. Results further revealed an overall staff-to-paper publication ratio of 0.6 and 0.8 degrees of collaboration among the researchers. The research output was characterised by journal articles (79.8%) as the most preferred medium of research dissemination while the majority (80%) of the publications were multiple-authored. The study recommends converting traditional journals into online open access journals to improve the impact of UNZA's research output while encouraging staff to engage in research. Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, Research Output, Research Productivity, Research Assessment, Research Evaluation, Citations, Research Collaboration, University of Zambia, Zambia, 2018.
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(Southern African Regional universities association, 2020) Mweemba, Liberty; Hampwaye, Geoffrey
ABCD literacy in Senga and Tumbuka.
(Lusaka: unza press, 2014) Mkandawire, Sitwe Benson
This book is about teaching children easy ways to learn the alphabet in Senga and Tumbuka. It can be used in the home setting as well as at school.
Academic flaws in the face of the COVID - 19 pandemic: a case of university of Zambia student.
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2022-07-31) Daka, Harrison; Mugala, Alex; Mulenga-Hagane, Mukuka Lydia; Kalimaposo, Kalisto
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis has brought unprecedented challenges to higher education. The COVID-19 pandemic has subsequently left higher institutions of learning struggling on how to provide quality education to all. Globally, students have faced unprecedented challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Irrefutably, this austere pandemic has disrupted the teaching and learning process and it has affected the provision equitable and quality education. This paper aimed to provide a comprehensive report on the challenges facing University of Zambia Students in the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was achieved by analyzing 400 University of Zambia students’ responses to the survey-based questionnaire. A descriptive statistical method was used to test the validation of the study. The students were sampled using simple random sampling. The study revealed that the major challenges included poor network connectivity, failure to access and upload educational materials on the platforms and lack of digital skills. In order to curb these challenges, the study recommended that the government and private network providers should improve the network provision to all parts of the country. In addition, the study recommended that there is need to have blended learning so as to enhance understanding in the learners for concepts which were not clear when taught during online. It was proposed that the University of Zambia management should also put a deliberate programme to train all students in digital skills.
Academic flaws in the face of the COVID - 19 Pandemic: a case of University of Zambia student.
(International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 2022) Daka, Harrison
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis has brought unprecedented challenges to higher education. The COVID-19 pandemic has subsequently left higher institutions of learning struggling on how to provide quality education to all. Globally, students have faced unprecedented challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Irrefutably, this austere pandemic has disrupted the teaching and learning process and it has affected the provision equitable and quality education. This paper aimed to provide a comprehensive report on the challenges facing University of Zambia Students in the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was achieved by analyzing 400 University of Zambia students’ responses to the survey-based questionnaire. A descriptive statistical method was used to test the validation of the study. The students were sampled using simple random sampling. The study revealed that the major challenges included poor network connectivity, failure to access and upload educational materials on the platforms and lack of digital skills. In order to curb these challenges, the study recommended that the government and private network providers should improve the network provision to all parts of the country. In addition, the study recommended that there is need to have blended learning so as to enhance understanding in the learners for concepts which were not clear when taught during online. It was proposed that the University of Zambia management should also put a deliberate programme to train all students in digital skills. Key words: Academic flaws, Covid – 19, Learning and teaching, Pandemic, Strategies The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis has brought unprecedented challenges to higher education. The COVID-19 pandemic has subsequently left higher institutions of learning struggling on how to provide quality education to all. Globally, students have faced unprecedented challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Irrefutably, this austere pandemic has disrupted the teaching and learning process and it has affected the provision equitable and quality education. This paper aimed to provide a comprehensive report on the challenges facing University of Zambia Students in the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was achieved by analyzing 400 University of Zambia students’ responses to the survey-based questionnaire. A descriptive statistical method was used to test the validation of the study. The students were sampled using simple random sampling. The study revealed that the major challenges included poor network connectivity, failure to access and upload educational materials on the platforms and lack of digital skills. In order to curb these challenges, the study recommended that the government and private network providers should improve the network provision to all parts of the country. In addition, the study recommended that there is need to have blended learning so as to enhance understanding in the learners for concepts which were not clear when taught during online. It was proposed that the University of Zambia management should also put a deliberate programme to train all students in digital skills. Key words: Academic flaws, Covid – 19, Learning and teaching, Pandemic, Strategies
Administrative mitigation measures against examination attrition rates in tertiary institutions: a case of school of education, university of Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2021) Daka, Harrison; M. Chipindi, Ferdinand; Phiri, Agness; Mulenga, Bertha; Mvula, Leah; Chirwa, Judith
The purpose of the study was to formulate strategies that heads of departments can use in mitigating examination attrition. The study was done from the School of Education of the University of Zambia. A case design was used through a qualitative approach. The heads of department who once experienced examination attrition rates on the departments in the School of Education were the target population. Therefore, purposive sampling was used to gather participants’ responses from the nine (9) participants. Coding and thematic analysis of data using the emerging themes from the findings was used to analyse data. From the findings, main factors leading examination attrition rates were cited as financial constraints, taking courses for prestige, ignorance about the importance of assessments and work overload. The findings revealed that heads of department play various roles in mitigating examination attrition such as allocating lecturers to each student to offer counselling to students who are faced with academic challenges. In addition, the findings revealed that heads of departments keep up to date with students’ academic performances so that they can provide solutions if students are facing any challenges academically. From the findings, the following recommendations were made: students must meet with their course lecturers for consultation as it plays an important role in retention of students in schools, detailed feedback from lecturers must be given to students in time, academic and psycho-social counselling must be provided to all students. Keywords: examination attrition, heads of department, counselling, mitigating
Administrative mitigation measures against examination attrition rates in tertiary institutions: a case of school of education, university of Zambia.
(European Modern Studies Journal, 2021-06-10) Daka, Harrison; Chipindi, Ferdinand Mwaka; Phiri, Agness; Mulenga, Bertha; Mvula, Leah; Chirwa, Judith
The purpose of the study was to formulate strategies that heads of departments can use in mitigating examination attrition. The study was done from the School of Education of the University of Zambia. A case design was used through a qualitative approach. The heads of department who once experienced examination attrition rates on the departments in the School of Education were the target population. Therefore, purposive sampling was used to gather participants’ responses from the nine (9) participants. Coding and thematic analysis of data using the emerging themes from the findings was used to analyse data. From the findings, main factors leading examination attrition rates were cited as financial constraints, taking courses for prestige, ignorance about the importance of assessments and work overload. The findings revealed that heads of department play various roles in mitigating examination attrition such as allocating lecturers to each student to offer counselling to students who are faced with academic challenges. In addition, the findings revealed that heads of departments keep up to date with students’ academic performances so that they can provide solutions if students are facing any challenges academically. From the findings, the following recommendations were made: students must meet with their course lecturers for consultation as it plays an important role in retention of students in schools, detailed feedback from lecturers must be given to students in time, academic and psycho-social counselling must be provided to all students.
Administrative mitigation measures against examination attrition rates in tertiary institutions: a case of school of education, University of Zambia.
(European Modern Studies Journal, 2021) Daka, Harrison
The purpose of the study was to formulate strategies that heads of departments can use in mitigating examination attrition. The study was done from the School of Education of the University of Zambia. A case design was used through a qualitative approach. The heads of department who once experienced examination attrition rates on the departments in the School of Education were the target population. Therefore, purposive sampling was used to gather participants’ responses from the nine (9) participants. Coding and thematic analysis of data using the emerging themes from the findings was used to analyse data. From the findings, main factors leading examination attrition rates were cited as financial constraints, taking courses for prestige, ignorance about the importance of assessments and work overload. The findings revealed that heads of department play various roles in mitigating examination attrition such as allocating lecturers to each student to offer counselling to students who are faced with academic challenges. In addition, the findings revealed that heads of departments keep up to date with students’ academic performances so that they can provide solutions if students are facing any challenges academically. From the findings, the following recommendations were made: students must meet with their course lecturers for consultation as it plays an important role in retention of students in schools, detailed feedback from lecturers must be given to students in time, academic and psycho-social counselling must be provided to all students. Keywords: examination attrition, heads of department, counselling, mitigating
Advancing girl's education in Zambia.
(Ministry of Education, 1998-09) Nkhata, Bentry.; Elizabeth, Mumba.C.; Israel, Chikalanga.W.; Sikwibele, Anne.L
The Programme for the Advancement of Girls' Education (PAGE) is a Ministry of Education (MOE) supported by UNICEF with initial funding from CIDA. PAGE was developed in 1996 based on experiences from the previous Girl Child Education Programme (1994-1995), as well as through the utilisation of findings from research studies that were part of that programme. The Girl Child Education Programme focused on policy development, development of gender sensitive materials and research. Building on the success of the Girl Child Education Programme, PAGE integrated advocacy, gender sensitisation, social mobilisation and testing of specific interventions to improve girls' education. PAGE is a concrete expression of Zambia's commitment to the advancement of girls and women in education and all sectors of society. The programme seeks to deliver quality primary education to all children, especially girls, and to reduce gender disparities in primary education enrolment, retention, completion and achievement. The overall objectives of PAGE are: • to empower girls and women to fully participate in and benefit from the economic and social development of the nation; and • to ensure the survival of girls into adulthood with particular emphasis on their protection from HIV/AIDS.
Alternatives for dumpsite seavenging: the case of waste pickers at Lusaka's Chunga landfill.
(International journal of humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 2017-06) Chileshe, Bernard; Mirriam Sampa, Moonga
An assessment of preparation level, survival skills, and enterpreneural knowledge among retired teachers in Zambia.
(2016) Mambwe, Robinson and Chisha Mwape
This study investigated the preparation level, survival skills, and entrepreneurial knowledge among retired teachers in Zambia, as well as the success of their post-retirement business ventures. Descriptive survey design utilising both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed through use of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Convenient and purposive sampling techniques were utilised in sampling. The conclusion shows that most retired teachers lack survival and entrepreneurial skills to manage their business ventures. Lack of pre-retirement entrepreneurial training, lack of pre-retirement counselling, and poor planning for retirement life were found to be the major hindrances to retired teachers’ success in managing their business ventures. The article points to the need for major reforms in teacher training and in pensions scheme policies in Zambia to accommodate issues of financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills among teachers as a way of preparing teachers and other civil servants for life after formal employment.
An analysis of epistemological considerations in educational research.
(2020-11) Chipindi, Ferdinand M.; Serenje-Chipindi, Janet; Daka, Harrison
This paper provides illustrative analyses of three central epistemological standpoints that are possible in education related research. The authors used these analyses to show how epistemological persuasions shape the content, approach and foci of educational research. The positivist and post-positivist paradigm is exemplified in the first part of the paper. A focused analysis of the constructivist and interpretivist paradigm then follows. Here again, authors tried to isolate and illuminate the characteristics of the conversation that illustrate its epistemological leaning. Finally, an analysis of the poststructuralist, postmodernist and critical theory paradigms. The overall aim of the paper was to exemplify these various epistemologies.
An analysis of the causes of grade twelve pupils’ low performance in literature in english in selected secondary schools of Lusaka district of Zambia.
(2024) Akakulubelwa, Akakandelwa
The study investigated the causes of low performance among twelfth-grade students in Literature in English within three selected secondary schools in Lusaka District. Three objectives were addressed: to review the performance of pupils in Literature in English at School A, B and C of Lusaka Central Zone from 2020 to 2022; to establish the views of teachers, examiners, and learners on factors contributing to pupil’s low performance in Literature; and to determine the challenges and prospects of literature as a subject in secondary schools. The study's ontological aim was to ascertain the reality of teaching literature in secondary schools by examining factors influencing low performance. Employing a qualitative approach, the research utilized a descriptive research design and collected primary data through questionnaires and interview guides. The study's paradigm was constructivism, aiming to construct views on literature through qualitative research. Purposive sampling was employed, selecting ten teachers/examiners and thirty students from three schools in Lusaka Central Zone. Thematic analysis was used to analyze gathered data, addressing three objectives: reviewing pupils' performance in Literature in English from 2020 to 2022, exploring stakeholders' views on factors contributing to low performance, and determining literature's challenges and prospects in secondary education. The study revealed a pattern of low academic performance in English literature compared to other elective subjects like Additional Mathematics and Physics. It identified challenges such as lack of motivation, inadequate learning resources, absence of visual aids, and insufficient counseling contributing to poor performance. Additionally, factors such as absenteeism, disinterest, peer pressure, academic procrastination, time management, and academic overload were found to affect performance adversely. Despite adherence to recommended teaching schedules and qualified instructors, variations in teaching effectiveness, novel selection, and delivery methods were observed among schools. Novel selection criteria were based on recommendations by the Examination Council of Zambia, novel availability, and complexity. The study recommended incorporating visual aids in teaching literature and providing motivation to both teachers and students to enhance academic performance.
An assessment of factors causing employees’ absenteeism from work among health workers in rural parts of Zambia: a case study of Chadiza district.
(Journal of Lexicography and Terminology, 2023) Daka, Harrison
Staff absenteeism is a global management problem that affects most organisations. Staff absenteeism in health facilities is alarming, and yet factors affecting absenteeism are not fully understood and documented to guide managers for appropriate action. In 2012, the Ministry of Health (MoH, 2012) reported that 80 percent of Zambians now depend on complementary and alternative healthcare. One of the contributing factors to people seeking healthcare from private institutions has been attributed to absenteeism among health workers in public health facilities. Based on information from HR officers in health facilities, absenteeism rate was calculated at 12.5%. (Ministry of Health Chadiza, 2023). Therefore, the objectives of the study were; to identify the factors causing employees’ absenteeism; to ascertain the repercussions of employees’ absenteeism, and to identify measures that can help prevent health workers’ absenteeism from work. To achieve the objectives, the study conducted a survey of 106 health workers in selected health facilities of Chadiza District, and 4 key informants. The study used mixed method research. The study used descriptive and causal research designs. Data was analysed by obtaining descriptive statistics such as means, frequencies and percentages, and the study used logistic regression analysis to statistically determine factors causing employee absenteeism. The results from the logistic regression found alcohol/drug abuse to be statistically significant, illness/health problem, family responsibilities, bad working culture, irregular supervision, and inadequate motivation to be statistically significant in causing employees’ absenteeism from work. Repercussions of employee absenteeism from work were found to be increased deaths, prolonged illnesses, loss of public confidence, increased cost on government, and unhealthy nation. The study therefore recommended that management should assist employees address personal problems like alcohol abuse, illness and family responsibilities; design employee motivation strategies, and design employee supervision program that is efficient and effective. Key words: Absenteeism, Employees, Causes, Repercussions, Measures
An assessment on the implementation of performance management in Jesuit owned institutions: a case study of St Ignatius college.
(International Journal of Recent Research in Commerce Economics and Management, 2024-01) Mpelo Saulo and Daka Harrison
The purpose of the study was to assess the implementation of performance management in Jesuit owned institutions. The following objectives informed the research; to determine the influence of performance management process on staff motivation, and to propose measures to improve performance management in Jesuit owned Learning institutions. This research applied a mixed approach that used a descriptive design. The study employed a non-probability purposive sampling on teachers found at St Ignatius College and management. In-depth interviews were done among, Principal, Vice Principal, Heads of Departments, and the Jesuit Provincial office. Data was generated using structured questionnaire, review of documents and interviews. Document analysis was also used to verify documented information that was needed as supportive evidence in the study. It was then analyzed by means of applying thematic analysis techniques based on emerging themes from the study. The study revealed that implementation of performance had commenced with various gaps requiring management attention. The study further revealed that in many instances, the designing, agreeing and reviewing of performance management had gaps including the failure to provide reasonable feedback on the performance of the employees. Thus supervisors preferring to be more subjective in the process to avoid being questioned and at many instances employing central tendency rating methods. The study recommended the need for schools to ensure that the managers and immediate supervisors are empowered and schools to implement consistency performance bonus awards to deserving employees. The study further recommended the need for management to cascade the strategic objectives to the departments for their extraction of performance objectives
An exploration of school-community collaboration in curbing child marriages among girls in three selected primary schools of Chama district of Zambia.
(Journal of Lexicography and Terminology, 2022-03-10) Mulenga, Foster; Daka, Harrison
This study sought to explore school-community collaboration in curbing child marriages among girls in three primary schools in Chama District of Muchinga Province of Zambia. A descriptive research design was used in this study. The study sample size included three head teachers, three chiefs, three Guidance and Counselling teachers, three religious leaders, three girls who were victims of child marriage, three parents to the victims of child marriage and seventeen grade seven girls making the total of thirty-five participants. Purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques were used to sample the participants. Data was generated using interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis then it was analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis techniques based on emerging themes from the study. The study revealed that schools do not collaborate well with some members of the community in the fight against child marriage. The study further revealed that most of the challenges experienced by schools and communities in curbing child marriages were because of cultural practices, threats, family ties and misunderstanding of human rights. The study recommended need for the government to address these challenges so that collaboration is enhanced between schools and communities. The study further recommended that similar studies be conducted on a large scale for the purpose of establishing what prevails in other Districts.
An investigation into the effect of organizational culture on strategy implementation: a case of investrust bank of Zambia.
(Journal of Lexicography and Terminology, 2024) Daka, Harrison
Abstract The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of organizational culture on strategy implementation with Investrust Bank being the case study. And so, to achieve this the research objectives were: to diagnose the distribution of the types of organizational culture at Investrust Bank and to propose the best culture distribution that a bank can adopt to improve strategy implementation, in this case Investrust Bank. The sequential exploratory design where the qualitative phase of data gathering and analysis is followed by the quantitative phase of data gathering and analysis was used. The researcher used a combination of stratified sampling and convenience sampling due to the mixed method research approach that will be adopted. The sample size was derived from the target population of 300 employees at Investrust Bank using the Taro Yamane formula, and 171 participants were involved in this study as per calculation. The study employed questionnaires and surveys for primary data collection and internet articles and data archives for secondary data collection. To analyze the data collected using qualitative and quantitative methods, thematic analysis and descriptive analysis were used. The study findings revealed that organizational culture does have an effect on strategy implementation in Investrust Bank Plc. However, this effect is dependent on the measure to which a particular organizational culture type is been exercised. Using Cameron & Quinn’s OCAI tool the results revealed that the distribution of in the bank was as follows: the dominant being hierarchy culture (51%), followed by market culture (31%), then adhocracy culture (9%) and lastly clan culture (9%). The study concluded that organizational culture does have an effect on strategy implementation and using the OCAI tool it was based on the measure of it in the bank which revealed that the four types of organizational culture were irregularly distributed and so the effect on strategy implementation stifled the process instead of easing the process. And the following recommendations were made: introduce a ‘strategic management’ department that will solely focus on strategy; adopting a well balanced mix of all four types of organizational culture in accordance with Cameron and Quinn’s Competing Values Framework; and ensuring that process of adopting the types of organizational cultures is done prudently without experiencing competition between dimensions; and for management to deliberately design a working environment that is aligned to the envisaged culture that encompasses all four types of organizational culture. Keywords: Organisational Culture, Strategy Implementation, Strategic Management, Values
Analysing teaching strategies teachers use to develop communicative competence in secondary school english language learners.
(International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 2020-03) Mwelwa, Wise; Mwanza, David Sani
English has always been the language of government business, judiciary, media and employment and a compulsory subject from grade five to the final year of secondary education while Zambian languages are used as medium of instruction from grade 1- 4 and as a subject from grade 5-12 and have largely performed the role of preserving Zambian culture and heritage as noted by (Wakumelo 2013). This implies that the teaching of English in schools is of paramount importance. In line with this, the Zambian Senior Secondary School English Language Syllabus recommends two general methodologies, the communicative language teaching approach and Text Based Integrated Approaches. This clearly, entails that communicative competence is the aim of teaching English in Zambian secondary schools, as it is critical for mobility in education and is seen as a symbol of people‟s aspirations for quality in education and a fuller participation in national and international life. However, we did not know what classroom teaching strategies teachers were using to teach English grammar aimed at developing learners‟ communicative competence. The objective was; to analyze teachers‟ classroom teaching strategies aimed at developing communicative competence in learners used during English grammar lessons. The study was qualitative and data were collected through interview guides and classroom observation guides. The sample size was 4 secondary schools, 20 teachers of English and 4 heads of departments. The collected data were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed a number of strategies teachers were employing in teaching English grammar lessons aimed at developing communicative competence in learners which included; group discussions, sentence construction and oral presentations, teacher simulations, brain storming and context based storytelling. However, in 7 out of the 8 lessons observed, teachers were not contextualizing these strategies so as to bring real life application of the grammar learners were learning. In view of these findings; universities and colleges of education should come up with professional development programs aimed at keeping in-service teachers abreast with the recommended methods through short intensive courses during school holiday, schools to intensify on continuations professional development programs

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