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Polus, Andrzej, and Hangwei Li. "Development studies meet Pierre Bourdieu: the case of Chinese Private FDI in Zambia." Journal of Modern African Studies 61, no. 4 (December 2023): 521–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022278x23000319.
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ABSTRACTInspired by Bourdieu's field theory and utilising the case of Zambia, this article aims to enhance the understanding of the intricate relationship between Chinese private investors and sub-Saharan state institutions. The study proposes an epistemological framework that integrates sociological, anthropological and neo-institutional approaches to development studies. Through extensive fieldwork and over 75 interviews with both Chinese and Zambian stakeholders, we explore various contexts in which group-actors related to foreign capital in Zambia operate. We argue that three separate habiti – inhabited by the Zambian political class, Chinese investors and ‘ordinary’ Zambians – are crucial for comprehending private foreign capital operations in this sub-Saharan state. The ordinary Zambians and Zambian political class fields converge primarily during elections, while interactions between ordinary Zambians and Chinese investors have remained very limited (predominantly employee–employer relations), creating an ideational structure of hostility. In contrast, the Zambian political class and Chinese private investor fields crosscut and are mutually constitutive.
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Leakey, Liambela Muyunda, and Mubiana Mubiana. "Consumer contracts under the Zambian Law: Does the legislation Provide Adequate Consumer Protection." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 06, no. 04 (2022): 179–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2022.6413.
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Owing to the shift of the Zambian economy from a countrywide manipulative economic system to a free market economy, there has been neediness for the government to efficiently regulate the economic system to promote honest opposition and client safety. To achieve this, need the authorities enacted the Competition and Fair-Trading Act of 1994 which geared toward regulating anti-competitive practices and customer exploitations within the marketplace. Following some of the changes that have taken area within the Zambian financial system, Parliament enacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 which incorporates diverse revolutionary provisions which might be supposed to address modem financial demands inside the Zambian economic system. This paper focuses on establishing whether Consumer contracts under the Zambian Law if it Provides adequate Consumer Protection by evaluating its effectiveness within the selling and law of sincere competition, patron safety and financial increase in Zambia. It verifies whether the Competition and Consumer Protection Act has effectively and efficiently addressed winning social and financial desires of Zambia’s monetary expedient. The findings were that Competition and Consumer Protection Act become enacted with numerous progressive provisions which were probably presupposed to cope with modem monetary conditions in Zambia. Through those upgrades, the Competition and Consumer Protection Act has quite addressed triumphing monetary desires in the Zambian economic operations. However, despite enhancing the Law, the legislation has not Provided Adequate Consumer Protection as evident by the increasing number of cases being recorded in Zambia regarding consumer protection.
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Tembo, Mwizenge S., Vernon J. Mwaanga, Goodwin Mwangilwa, and Sikota Wina. "Zambia by Zambians." Canadian Journal of African Studies / Revue Canadienne des Études Africaines 22, no. 1 (1988): 149. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/485497.
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Tembo, Mwizenge S. "Zambia by Zambians." Canadian Journal of African Studies / Revue canadienne des études africaines 22, no. 1 (January 1988): 149–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00083968.1988.10804184.
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Peele, Muchinka Mbewe, Cindy Gill, and Sarah Wainscott. "Progress in Education of Children With Disabilities in Zambia." Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups 5, no. 6 (December 17, 2020): 1820–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/2020_persp-20-00034.
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Purpose The purpose of this review article is to review the progress made in the treatment and education of persons with disabilities in Zambia, to identify barriers that have hindered change and initiatives that have facilitated positive changes in Zambia, and to highlight the initial steps toward the establishment of the profession of speech-language pathology in Zambia. Conclusions There have been remarkable strides in the education of children with disabilities and the establishment of support for persons with disabilities since the Republic of Zambia became an independent nation in 1964. Zambia's limited resources, understanding of disabilities, and cultural and social barriers have hampered efforts to provide special services to children. Despite these challenges, many policies have been adopted and laws passed to protect the rights of those with disabilities, including access to quality equitable and inclusive education programs. Though implementation of the stated ideals has been difficult, and poverty continues in many areas, preparation of special education teachers and inclusion practices has improved. One vital service for children with disabilities, speech/language therapy, remains outside the new provisions. Speech therapy is not currently provided in the schools and is rarely available elsewhere. Though there are currently no Zambian college or university preparation programs for speech therapists, plans to bring speech pathology to Zambia are underway.
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John Barton, Stuart. "Sino-substitution: Chinese foreign direct investment in Zambia." Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies 7, no. 2 (May 27, 2014): 90–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jcefts-08-2013-0025.
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Purpose – This paper aims to establish the level (if any) of Chinese State influence on setting the terms of Foreign Direct Investment in Zambia, specifically their influence on improving access for Chinese investors through the establishment of Special Economic Zones. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a process trace to test primary archival data and elite interviews against growing academic and popular “China in Africa” literature. Findings – After examining primary data, existing academic and popular literature is found to poorly describe China’s economic influence in Zambia, primarily by largely speculating on non-evident coercive investment practices. Instead, the paper concludes that similarities between new Chinese investment and retreating Western sources in Africa can better be described as “Sino-Substitution”. Research limitations/implications – The primary research has focused on English language Zambian sources; access to further Chinese sources would improve the breadth of the study. Practical implications – The study has found the terms of new Chinese investment in Zambia to be far more calculated, consensual and symbiotic than described in the existing literature. This more balanced view of Chinese investment is important if other foreign investors are to retain or regain competitive advantage in the region. Originality/value – No existing research has traced empirically the process through which the Zambian Government developed Special Economic Zones into the country’s largest investment vehicle, or how Chinese investment came to dominant capital flows within them. As investment in these zones grows, a better understanding of the Zambia–China relationship should help other investors compete, and improve Zambia’s access to capital.
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Munene, Hyden. "Mining the Past: A Report of Four Archival Repositories in Zambia." History in Africa 47 (July 18, 2019): 359–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/hia.2019.24.
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Abstract:Researchers and scholars have written on the history of mining in Zambia using a variety of sources and archives. But much of the history written from local archives has relied heavily on the National Archives of Zambia. Yet, important archival holdings for researchers of the history of Zambia’s mining industry also exist in the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Archive, the United National Independence Party Archive, and in the Mineworkers’ Union of Zambia Headquarters. These repositories house rich collections of data invaluable for understanding Zambia’s mining industry. Covering the period from the 1890s to the present, these archives make possible new questions and interpretations of Zambia’s mining industry.
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Simbao, Ruth. "From the dilemma of Chinese nation branding and soft power to the performativity of creative power: The TAZARA Memorial Park and artistic intervention in Zambia." Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art 10, no. 3 (November 1, 2023): 267–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/jcca_00085_1.
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In this article I analyse the TAZARA Memorial Park in Zambia, which opened in 2022 and commemorates the Zambians, Tanzanians and Chinese who died while building the TAZARA Railway in the mid-twentieth century. Although the memorial is on Zambian soil and recalls a trinational history, it is largely driven by China as a form of Chinese nation branding and soft power. ‘International friendship’ typical of historic Afro-Asian solidarity permeates the memorial’s narratives, and is expressed through large bronze statues as well as museum dioramas, which have loaded museological histories. Zambia, however, was never a tabula rasa onto which this ‘friendship’ was simply imposed, and contemporary attempts to resuscitate historical solidarity are complex. Through interviews with Zambians who live close to the heritage site or worked on the construction of the railway, I demonstrate that there are multiple Zambian responses ranging from frustration and anger to deep feelings of camaraderie. Moving beyond the language of mainstream international relations, I embrace the performativity and generative creativity of culture itself, developing what I refer to as ‘creative power’. In doing so, I analyse two performative interventions that form part of the series, Tulelosha (‘We are mourning’) (2022–23), and which register the gaps and oversights of the memorial.
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Mtesa, Love. "Commentary: Developing Countries Perspective on Agricultural Liberalization." Global Economy Journal 5, no. 4 (December 7, 2005): 1850053. http://dx.doi.org/10.2202/1524-5861.1140.
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A commentary on Patrick Messerlin's article, "Agricultural Trade Liberalization." Love Mtesa is Zambian Ambassador to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, including the WTO. He is the Coordinator for the Least Developed Countries at the Ambassadorial level. Ambassador Mtesa joined the Zambian Foreign Service in 1966 and later served [in]: Kinshasa, Congo; Addis Ababa, Ethiopa; as Director of the African and Middle East Department in the Zambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Harare, Zimbabwe; as Zambia’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations in New York; and as Zambian Ambassador to Great Britain and other European nations. He has also been active in opposition politics in Zambia for a number of years.
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Banda, Charles Tennard. "Evaluating the Implementation of Components of the Performance Management System in the Zambian Public Service: A Case Study of Development Bank of Zambia." TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH 9, no. 3 (July 30, 2022): 168–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.21522/tijar.2014.09.03.art014.
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The Government of the Republic of Zambia has been undertaking public sector reforms beginning with Ministries and cascading to State Owned Enterprises such as the Development Bank of Zambia whose main thrust has been to improve service delivery by introducing performance management systems. The Bank has been implementing performance management systems since 2015. Despite these efforts, the Zambian public service is considered inefficient in its quest to deliver services. This study was conducted at Development Bank of Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. Therefore, the aim of the study was to Evaluate the Implementation of Components of the Performance Management System in the Zambian Public Service: A Case of the Development Bank of Zambia. The study also sought to determine the origins of the concept performance management, define the concept, describe the approaches to performance management, the nature and content of a performance management system, outline the steps to be followed in developing a performance management system, identify the objectives and benefits of implementing the performance management system, identify the general problems associated with the implementation of the performance management system and make recommendations on how to improve the implementation of performance management and suggest areas for further research. Keywords: Public Sector Reforms, Performance Management System, Service Delivery, Zambia.
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Abass, Maimouna, Kenneth Msiska, Doreen Chomba, Mable Mudenda, and Pritchard Mukuwa. "First Report of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Zambia." African Phytosanitary Journal Volume 1 Issue 1 1, no. 1 (August 1, 2019): 26–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.52855/ukie1330.
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In 2014, the NPPO of Zambia, the Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) initiated a pest risk analysis for Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), the tomato leaf miner. This was after increased reports of the pest spreading southwards in Africa and neighboring Tanzania officially reporting the pest in 2013. By 2014, the pest was reported to occur in Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Sudan, Tunisia, Kenya and Tanzania. By end of 2015, farmers in some districts in Zambia reported pest damage and suspected that it could be T. absoluta. This posed a serious threat to the Zambian tomato industry as tomato is one of the most important vegetable crops in Zambia grown both on a small scale and commercial scale as a cash crop. It accounts for 86% of the total value of fresh fruit and vegetable sales within the smallholder sector for Zambia. For this reason, PQPS initiated a detection surveillance of the pest in reported areas in February 2016. The Zambia preliminary surveys revealed that the pest is present in Northern, Copperbelt, Lusaka and Central Provinces of Zambia. Identification of the pest was confirmed by observing collected adult moths for key taxonomic features; filiform antennae, brown or silverfish with black spots on the moth wings and moth size. Other factors for identification were characteristic damage on leaves and fruits, pheromone traps catches and consultation of international experts in Tanzania. Introduction of T. absoluta to Zambia has devastated the Zambian tomato production industry. A taskforce has been formed to address the threat being caused by T. absoluta. Zambia has also updated its phytosanitary import conditions for tomato since this confirmation and drafted the legislation to regulate movement of tomatoes. Notification for the first report has since been sent to the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Key words: Tomato, Tuta absoluta, detection surveillance, Zambia
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Rukwaru, Erastus Kobia. "Factors Influencing Neonatal Health Conditions in Zambia: A Systematic Literature Review." British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies 5, no. 2 (March 30, 2024): 41–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0456.
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Neonatal mortalities and health outcomes among infants are serious health conditions facing public health practice in Zambia and hindering the attainment of SDG 3 and target 3.2 by 2030. To address the problem of neonatal mortalities and health conditions in Zambia and inform relevant intervention, the present systematic literature review aimed to investigate the factors influencing neonatal mortalities and health conditions in Zambia. Methodology: A systematic literature review was done in order to assess factors influencing neonatal disorders in Zambia to document findings other researchers in Zambia had reported. The search strategies involved reviewing literature from Zambia using Google scholar and PubMed data bases. Selection of studies considered as eligible by this systematic literature review tool three steps namely topics only, abstracts and full articles. A CASP systematic review checklist 2018 tool was used to appraise included studies validity, results and relevance of results to the local situation. Findings of the articles selected for inclusion on the study were analyzed thematically based on themes generated from the study objective and presented in a narrative form. A data extraction table utilized and included among others a critical appraisal section for the included studies. Findings: On the prevalence of neonatal mortalities and health conditions among newborns in Zambia, the present systematic literature review found that in Zambia, neonatal mortalities and health disorders are a very serious public health problem among new borns in the nation and that majority of Zambian neonates die in a span of seven days after birth in with the rural regions which are underdeveloped bearing the brunt of these neonatal deaths and health conditions. The health conditions among Zambian neonates include respiratory syncytial virus, sepsis, premature births and respiratory dysfunctions among others. Regarding the factors influencing neonatal disorders among newborns in Zambia, the review found that in Zambia, neonatal mortalities and health conditions are caused by several factors namely neonatal sepsis, intrauterine infections, birth asphyxia, bacterial infections, premature deliveries and low-birth weight as the main factors while others include but are not limited to maternal level of education, being a male infant, severe intrapartum incidents respiratory syncytial virus, twin pregnancies and placental abruption. The study therefore concludes that neonatal mortalities and disorders are very prevalent among Zambian newborns with neonatal sepsis and low birth weight being some of the key causes of these health outcomes.
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Saar, Goni, and Rabelani Dagada. "Building Cybersecurity Capacities in Zambia’s Business Sector: Guideline for SMEs." International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security 19, no. 1 (March 21, 2024): 317–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.34190/iccws.19.1.2051.
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This research explores cybersecurity awareness and implementation within Zambia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a sector increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that lead to substantial financial losses. The study’s primary aim was to enhance cyber awareness and develop actionable guidelines for SMEs in Zambia. Utilising an interpretivist philosophy and inductive approach, the methodology encompassed semi-structured interviews, cross-sectional analysis, and a comprehensive review of CISA, ENISA guidelines, and Zambia’s Data Protection Act. Findings indicate a notable deficit in cybersecurity training and awareness among SMEs. Key concerns include inadequate data security measures, a lack of formal cybersecurity policies, and a reliance on basic tools like antivirus software. In response, the study formulated targeted guidelines, emphasising the integration of cyber awareness into SME governance and risk management. These guidelines have garnered significant interest from Zambian government entities, highlighting their potential influence on national cybersecurity policy. The study contributes theoretically by contextualising international cybersecurity standards within Zambia’s unique SME landscape. Methodologically, it pioneers a Cyber Awareness Framework tailored to Zambian SMEs, underscoring the critical role of human factors in cybersecurity. Practically, the research has sparked engagement among SMEs and government bodies, demonstrating its applicability and potential for shaping policy. However, limitations include reliance on outdated demographic data and a focus on digitally enabled SMEs, potentially overlooking broader IT governance aspects and less digitized businesses. Future research should aim for comprehensive, up-to-date analysis across all SME sectors, contributing to a more inclusive and resilient cybersecurity landscape in Zambia.
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Mwape, Victor. "Cross-Border Challenges and Opportunities: Aligning Zambia’s Insolvency Framework with the UNCITRAL Model Law." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VIII, no. VI (2024): 1508–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.806113.
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The growing complexity of cross-border business transactions necessitates efficient mechanisms for resolving insolvency cases with international dimensions. This article explores the challenges and opportunities Zambia faces in aligning its insolvency framework with the UNCITRAL Model Law, a key instrument promoting harmonization in international insolvency proceedings. Using qualitative document review, this research investigates how specific sections (146-162) of Zambia’s Corporate Insolvency Act No. 9 of 2017, which address cross-border insolvency, align with the UNCITRAL Model Law. The analysis identifies areas where the Zambian Act demonstrates strengths in its approach, alongside potential weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. The findings highlight the significance of this research for Zambia, informing policymakers on potential amendments to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in cross-border insolvency resolution. Additionally, the study offers valuable insights for other developing economies seeking to harmonize their insolvency frameworks with international best practices.
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Yangailo, Tryson, and Taonga Chambani. "The Impact of Industrialisation on Zambia’s Economic Growth." Journal of Developing Economies 8, no. 1 (June 15, 2023): 153–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jde.v8i1.43514.
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This research study examines the impact of industrialisation on economic growth in Zambia. The study utilised secondary data from Zambian Central Bank and Word-Bank data statistics. The research did specify the model, where GDP was dependent (outcome) variable whereas, FDI, industrial output, interest rate, inflation and currency exchange rate were the independent (predictor) variables. Regression-analysis was used to analyse data using Jamovi-software. The study presents that industrialisation has a positive significant impact on Zambia’s economic growth.
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Mutafu, Wabei Catherine. "Evaluation of the Impact of the Lusaka Stock Exchange on the Financial Performance of Telecommunication Companies in Zambia: A Study of Airtel Zambia Limited (2012 – 2021)." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VII, no. VI (2023): 494–508. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2023.7638.
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This paper evaluates the impact of the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LUSE) on the financial performance of telecommunication companies in Zambia: a study of Airtel Zambia Limited (2012 – 2021). Using time series quantitative data and a combination of primary and secondary data obtained through structured questionnaires to meet the following specific research objectives: i) to analyse the effect of Airtel Zambia’s stock price on the annual net revenue of Airtel Zambia, ii) to determine the correlation between Airtel Zambia’s stock price and the annual net revenue of Airtel Zambia, iii) to determine management’s level of knowledge of the Securities Exchange Market and how the knowledge is being applied to influence revenue performance, iv) to examine the perception of employees on the effect of stock price on the revenue performance of Airtel Zambia Limited and v) to identify and examine factors that affect revenue performance of Airtel Zambia Limited. The results of the study show that there exists a statistically significant relationship, there is a low effect of stock prices on Airtel Zambia’s revenue and that there is a correlation between the stock price and revenue performance. It is recommended that more concerted efforts should be made toward stimulating participation on the stock exchange both from the companies’ side and the customers side.
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MTIKI, LWAZI. "Mineral Resource Management and Economic Growth: What Zambia Should Learn from Chile." Journal of Economics, Finance and Accounting Studies 4, no. 2 (April 3, 2022): 191–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.32996/jefas.2022.4.2.15.
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Natural resource dependent economies are totted of being in a cycle of economic boom and slump, the natural resource curse. This paper looks at natural resource management and compares the relations between prices of copper and macroeconomic performance in Chile and Zambia, two copper-rich countries with contrasting fortunes. It explores the fiscal policies and mining taxes regimes, and non-fiscal benefits of mining. Eleven indicators are used to compare the macroeconomic performance of the two countries and domestic and external macroeconomic volatility and its possible source in the countries. Using the indicators, it was found that the Zambian economy is relatively more affected by fluctuations in copper prices than the Chilean economy. That both domestic and external macroeconomic uncertainty is more rampant in Zambia than in Chile shows evidence of the detrimental effect of Zambia’s indiscreet populism-driven policy inconsistencies on the economy.
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Goldring, Edward, and Michael Wahman. "Democracy in Reverse: The 2016 General Election in Zambia." Africa Spectrum 51, no. 3 (December 2016): 107–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000203971605100306.
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On 11 August 2016, Zambia held elections for the presidency, National Assembly, local councillors, and mayors. Concurrently, a referendum was held on whether to enhance the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of Zambia. The elections were significant for several reasons: It was the first contest under a newly amended Constitution, which introduced important changes to the electoral framework. It also marked a break with Zambia's positive historical record of arranging generally peaceful elections. Moreover, the election featured an electoral playing field that was notably tilted in favour of the incumbent party. Ultimately, the incumbent president, Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front, edged out opposition challenger Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development. The election was controversial and the opposition mounted an unsuccessful legal challenge to the final results. The 2016 elections represent a reversal in the quality of Zambian democracy and raise questions about the country's prospects for democratic consolidation.
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Cumberlidge, Neil, Clare Fastiggi, and Paul F. Clark. "An updated checklist and key to the Zambian species of freshwater crabs, with the description of a new species of Potamonautes MacLeay, 1838 (Brachyura: Potamoidea: Potamonautidae)." Journal of Crustacean Biology 39, no. 4 (June 7, 2019): 419–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jcbiol/ruz029.
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Abstract A new species of the freshwater crab genus PotamonautesMacLeay, 1838 from Mporokoso, northern Zambia, southern Africa is described. Potamonautes caputanatisn. sp. is morphologically distinct from other species of this genus found in Zambia and its neighboring countries. The new species is recognised by a unique combination of morphological characters of the carapace, thoracic sternum, major cheliped, and adult male first gonopod. Illustrations of P. caputanatisn. sp. are provided and differences with congeners found elsewhere in Zambia and southern Africa are discussed. The addition of P. caputanatis n. sp. raises the number of species of freshwater crabs known to occur in Zambia to eleven. An updated checklist and key are provided to the Zambian species of freshwater crabs.
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Sakupapa, Teddy Chalwe. "Ethno-Regionalism, Politics and the Role of Religion in Zambia: Changing Ecumenical Landscapes in a Christian Nation, 2015-2018." Exchange 48, no. 2 (May 2, 2019): 105–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1572543x-12341517.
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Abstract This contribution explores the interaction between religion and politics in a religiously plural and ethnically multidimensional Zambian context. Given the political salience of both religion and ethnicity in Zambian politics, this research locates an understudied aspect in the discourse on religion and politics in Zambia, namely the multiple relations between religion, ethnicity and politics. It specifically offers a historical-theological analysis of the implications that the political mobilisation of religion has for ecumenism in Zambia since Edgar Chagwa Lungu became the country’s president (2015-2018). Underlining the church-dividing potential of non-theological (doctrinal) factors, the article argues that the ‘political mobilisation of religion’ and the ‘pentecostalisation of Christianity’ in Zambia are reshaping the country’s ecumenical landscapes. Accordingly, this contribution posits the significance of ecumenical consciousness among churches and argues for a contextual ecumenical ecclesiology.
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Kydd, Jonathan. "Coffee After Copper? Structural Adjustment, Liberalisation, and Agriculture in Zambia." Journal of Modern African Studies 26, no. 2 (June 1988): 227–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022278x00010454.
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In contrast to its policies in the economic sphere, Zambia has one of Africa's most liberal approaches to press freedom. To convey the flavour of public debate during, or immediately after, the 19-month experiment with a market-determined exchange rate, 10 quotations are presented below:Large scale mining will continue for 12 to 20 years, but small-working may go on for 50–60 years.– Francis Kaunda, Chairman, Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines, June 1987.Coffe after copper.– Campaign slogan of the Coffee Growers Committee of the Commercial Farmers' Bureau.Even real socialist countries have to find and use foreign exchange.– Kebby Musokotwane, Prime Minister, replying to a question in the National Assembly, August 1986.Zambia's cardinal mistake was to subsidise consumption for a long time, thereby delaying diversification.– Kenneth Kaunda, President of Zambia, May 1986.The economic reform programme has begun to succeed: devaluation has stimulated exports.– Kenneth Kaunda, August 1936, Opening the 21st U.N.I.P. National Council Meeting.It was not socialist principles which ruined the Zambian economy, but unfavourable economic terms which the North has imposed on the South…I have no power…we agreed to the IMF reform programme much against out better judgement.– Kenneth Kaunda, August 1986, interviewed by Swedish, West German, and Cuban journalists.
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Mrowca, Natalia. "Sharing in Their Daily Routines, Joys and Sorrows: Notes from Zambia." Roczniki Kulturoznawcze 14, no. 3 (October 27, 2023): 135–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.18290/rkult23143.9.
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This article is a subjective account of a three-month stay in northern Zambia to carry out research and do volunteer assistance. Written from the perspective of a Polish student of Applied Anthropology, the text shows a gradual change in the Author’s perception of the surrounding new reality, the difficulty of avoiding culture shock, and facing cultural obstacles that, despite preparation, are difficult to be ready for. The main objective, however, is to try to enter the local environment, understand the behaviour, beliefs of Zambians and establish a relationship with the locals. By conducting research on Zambian culture and research on the human flourishing of social life leads, observations are enriched by real conversations with Zambians who open up to the interviewee and enter into a cross-cultural dialogue.
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Gray, Ronald H., Robert T. Kambic, Claude A. Lanctot, Mary C. Martin, Roselind Wesley, and Richard Cremins. "Evaluation of natural family planning programmes in Liberia and Zambia." Journal of Biosocial Science 25, no. 2 (April 1993): 249–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021932000020538.
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SummaryStudies to evaluate use-effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of natural family planning (NFP) were conducted in Liberia and Zambia. The Liberian programme provided uni-purpose NFP services to 1055 clients mainly in rural areas; the Zambian programme provided NFP services integrated with MCH to 2709 clients predominantly in urban areas. The one-year life table continuation and unplanned pregnancy rates were 78·9 and 4·3 per 100 women-years in Liberia, compared to 71·2 and 8·9 in Zambia. However, high rates of loss to follow-up mandate caution in interpretation of these results, especially in Zambia. More women progressed to autonomous NFP use in Liberia (58%) than in Zambia (35·3%). However, programme costs per couple-year protection were lower in Zambia (US$25·7) than in Liberia (US$47·1). Costs per couple-year protection were higher during learning than autonomy, and declined over time. These studies suggest that NFP programmes can achieve acceptable use-and cost-effectiveness in Africa.
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Rush, K. L., J. Barker, R. Ollivier, M. Ferrier, and D. Singini. "Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in Zambia’s Western Province." Global Journal of Health Science 11, no. 2 (January 7, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v11n2p1.
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa and contributes to significant morbidity and mortality from stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Case finding in some areas of the country, such as in rural Zambia is especially challenging with limited availability of ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring devices. Moreover, there is very little qualitative research exploring Zambian patients’ experiences living with AF.
AIMS: The two-fold purpose of this study was i) to explore the use of a screening tool for detecting AF in Western Province, Zambia and ii) to understand the patient experience of living with AF.
SETTING: Mongu and Limulunga Districts in the Western Province of Zambia.
METHODS: Mixed methods. Convenience sampling for both quantitative and qualitative arms of the study was used to recruit participants attending public ‘Health Checks.’ Quantitative data were collected by means of an interview-administered survey and qualitative data were obtained through individual interviews.
RESULTS: An irregular manual pulse was found in 12.6% (n=33) of Zambians who attended the Health Checks and two participants were confirmed to have AF. Zambians with an irregular pulse had a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension and were significantly less sedentary than those without pulse irregularities. Two themes emerged from the interview with two patients diagnosed with AF: symptoms and healthcare access.
CONCLUSION: Hypertension continues to be a problem in adult Zambians and is an independent risk factor for stroke and, when diagnosed in conjunction with AF, further compounds stroke risk. Access to screening and diagnostic care for AF is essential, especially in currently underserved rural areas. In addition, participants presented with unique risk factors, such as consolidated periods of exercise, that require further research to determine context and seasonal variation so as to improve education and prevention strategies.
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Kalinde, Bibian, Noah Sichula, Robinson Mambwe, and Collins Kaluba. "Cross-Country Document Analysis of Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education in Zambia and Beyond." Journal of Law and Social Sciences 5, no. 4 (2024): 1–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.53974/unza.jlss.5.4.1162.
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This research examined the incorporation of play-based learning in Early Childhood Education (ECE) policies across Zambia and twenty other diverse countries. Through document analysis, it uncovers commonalities and disparities in play-based learning principles. While both Zambian and global documents emphasise the significance of play in child development, they differ in scope, regional practices, and emphasis on global advocacy and cultural variations. Zambia’s documents highlight specific practices, while global perspectives offer a broader international view. Both stress the multifaceted benefits of play in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. In summary, the findings underscored a global consensus on the significance of play-based learning in early childhood education, emphasising its role in holistic child development. Additionally, they highlighted the imperative of recognising cultural diversity and aligning policies with child rights, particularly in the Zambian context. Furthermore, the recommendations were aimed at bolstering the effectiveness of play-based pedagogies in early childhood education. They advocated for celebrating diversity, fostering holistic development, and ensuring the availability of appropriate resources and guidelines to support this approach. These recommendations ultimately seek to enhance the quality of early childhood education in Zambia by embracing cultural diversity, promoting global collaboration, and aligning play-based pedagogies with local and international best practices.
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Brautigam, Deborah. "China and Zambia: creating a sovereign debt crisis." International Affairs 98, no. 4 (July 4, 2022): 1347–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ia/iiac109.
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Abstract Does Zambia's exceptionally high level of Chinese loan commitments provide insights into China's financial statecraft? Some have argued that Chinese lending to Zambia reflects China's purposeful use of loans to build leverage and perhaps acquire strategic assets. This article uses new data on Chinese loans, lenders and contractors and process-tracing to argue instead that Zambia is an extreme case of coordination problems in Chinese lending. Among all African countries with Chinese loans, Zambia has had the largest number of distinct Chinese lenders since 2000 (18) and the second largest number of different Chinese contractors winning Chinese loan-financed projects (29). This multiplication of stakeholders has created fierce and unregulated competition for infrastructure contracts in Zambia. In Beijing, ‘fragmented authoritarianism’ has meant an absence of top-down coordination of firms' and lenders' activities and thus few restraints. At the same time, Zambia's political leaders disregarded their own restraints on over-borrowing. Distinctive Chinese ideas about debt sustainability likely created additional disincentives for close Chinese monitoring. Finally, Zambia's history of frequent debt cancellations from China and other lenders likely exacerbated moral hazard risks.
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Umar, Bridget Bwalya, and Diana Banda. "Challenges and Opportunities for Rural Men and Women in Land Conversion Processes in Central Zambia." University of Zambia Journal of Agricultural and Biomedical Sciences 5, no. 4 (September 1, 2021): 53–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.53974/unza.jabs.5.4.591.
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Zambia’s Lands Act of 1996 provides for the conversion of land rights from customary to leasehold tenure by both Zambian citizens and non-Zambians. This study reports on land conversion processes engaged by rural men and women of Chongwe and Chibombo districts in central Zambia. Data was collected through 85 structured interviews with male and female residents in the two study areas and several key informants. Results show that 75% and 58% of the men and women interviewed had obtained customary land from their village head persons, and 31% and 42% had engaged in land conversion processes. Land conversions have resulted in increased employment opportunities for men; and tenure security for unmarried and widowed women. Ambivalence towards the loss of power by chiefs over subjects with titled land and paying property taxes to the state was evident in both men and women residents in the midst of more secure land tenure rights for their families. Retaining traditional leaders’ authority in the land conversion process perpetuates discriminatory practices against women and privileges village head persons and men while disadvantaging women. Land conversions are engendering changes in matrilineal inheritance patterns more favourable to landowners’ children.
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Simabwachi, M. "Creation and Preservation of Business History: The Selection Trust and Anglo-American Corporation Archives in Zambia's Copperbelt." Historia 67, no. 2 (November 2022): 90–115. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2309-8392/2022/v67n2a4.
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Based on original archival research and oral interviews, this article examines archives creation and the preservation of the history of the multinational mining companies of Selection Trust (ST) and Anglo-American Corporation (AAC) in Zambia's Copperbelt region between 1922 and 2000. The investment of foreign capital by multinational companies in the Copperbelt mines from the 1920s, marked the genesis and formal preservation of business archives in the Copperbelt. This article argues that although the ST and ACC archives were privately owned and strictly preserved for corporate interests and administrative efficiency, these documents eventually became publicly available because of Zambia's political independence and the nationalisation of the mining industry in the 1960s. In the early 1970s, the United National Independence Party (UNIP) government nationalised the Zambian mines and merged the two multinational companies to form the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM). Consequently, in 1982, the ST and ACC archives were merged. However, following the complete privatisation of the mining industry in 2000 the identity of mining archives reverted to private entities. This article provides new and significant insights into the power and role of regional and local political-economic shifts in determining the nature and identity of business archives in Zambia.
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Mutafu, Wabei Catherine. "Evaluation of the Impact of the Stock Price on the Financial Performance of Telecommunication Companies in Zambia: A Case Study of Airtel Zambia Limited (2012 – 2021)." International Journal of Finance 9, no. 2 (April 24, 2024): 40–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.47941/ijf.1826.
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Purpose: This paper evaluates the impact of the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LUSE) on the financial performance of telecommunication companies in Zambia: a study of Airtel Zambia Limited (2012 – 2021). Methodology: Using time series quantitative data and a combination of primary and secondary data obtained through structured questionnaires to meet the following specific research objectives: i) to analyse the effect of Airtel Zambia’s stock price on the annual net revenue of Airtel Zambia, ii) to determine the correlation between Airtel Zambia’s stock price and the annual net revenue of Airtel Zambia, iii) to determine management’s level of knowledge of the Securities Exchange Market and how the knowledge is being applied to influence revenue performance, iv) to examine the perception of employees on the effect of stock price on the revenue performance of Airtel Zambia Limited and v) to identify and examine factors that affect revenue performance of Airtel Zambia Limited. Findings: The results of the study show that there exists a statistically significant relationship, there is a low effect of stock prices on Airtel Zambia’s revenue and that there is a correlation between the stock price and revenue performance. This study underscores the need for increased participation in the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LUSE), improved branding and reputation management for listed companies, and further scholarly research in this field. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: It advocates for strategic initiatives by financial market players to stimulate market participation, and for companies to enhance their shareholder relations to potentially boost share prices and revenue. The study also identifies significant gaps in the literature, highlighting the opportunity for further research in this area.
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Mweemba, Oliver, John Musuku, Tulani Francis L. Matenga, Michael Parker, Rwamahe Rutakumwa, Janet Seeley, Twambo Simanga, Paulina Tindana, and Jantina de Vries. "Policy makers, regulators and researchers’ perspectives on genomics research and the capacity of the National Health Research Act of 2013 to regulate genomics research in Zambia." AAS Open Research 3 (July 24, 2020): 32. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/aasopenres.13092.1.
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Background: Health research in sub-Saharan Africa takes place against a lengthy history of exploitation and unfair collaboration. This has involved the export of samples and data from the continent for the benefit of institutions and researchers elsewhere. In this paper, we report the perspectives of people involved in conducting genomics research in Zambia and the capacity of the Health Research Act (HRA) of 2013 in regulating genomics research. Methods: We approached 14 purposively selected stakeholders involved in the development or implementation of the HRA in Zambia for in-depth interviews. These were members of research ethics committees, genomics researchers, Ministry of Health policy makers and institutional lawyers. Results: Participants reported that there are benefits in genomics research for Zambia such as diagnosing and treatment of diseases. Participants also expressed concerns, most of which were ethical in nature. Prominent concerns were on consent. Participants’ main concern was the possible misuse of samples in the future. These concerns resonated with the HRA, which prohibits the use of broad consent for the collection of samples and data for future unspecified research. The implications of this is that Zambians may not participate in any kind of health research for which the storage, sharing and re-use of data or samples is envisaged. The restrictive nature of HRA means that genomics research may be excluded from future health research collaborations, thus isolating the country from potentially beneficial health research. Some policy makers also worried the samples and data that comes from such research may be difficult to access by local scientists. Conclusion: In this article, we describe the views of Zambian policymakers on genomics research and the capacity of HRA in regulating genomics research. Our findings are relevant for the Zambian audience, and other African countries that are aiming to regulate health research, especially genomics research.
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Olowu, Adekunle, Rabson Kachala, Oluwadamilola Bamigbade, Omotinuolawa Olowu, and Faith Chibeza. "Comparative Analysis of Rural Health Demographics in 2 East African Communities During Medical Camps: Volunteers’ Perspectives’." Journal of Primary Care & Community Health 12 (January 2021): 215013272110350. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/21501327211035095.
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Malawian and Zambian governments have made efforts to improve healthcare for rural dwellers but possible differences or similarities in health demographics may inform targeted interventions and volunteers may have a greater role to play in improving health outcomes. Aims and Objectives To compare of basic health and social demographics observed during 4-day medical camps in 2 rural communities in Zambia and Malawi to determine any significant differences or similarities. Method About 12 and 10 local and international volunteers at medical camps (at a temporary rural health post or community hall) in rural Zambia and Malawi respectively treated 488 patients in total, with basic health and social demographic data collected and results analyzed. Results The mean age of patients seen in Malawi and Zambia were 34.5 and 38.9 years respectively, with 39% and 40% of patients in Malawi and Zambia respectively being within the 18 to 44 years age group, and mostly females (59.7% in Malawi and 65.7% in Zambia). Most were non-infectious diseases (97.3% in Zambia, 95% in Malawi), mostly musculoskeletal (17.0% in Malawi and 30.5% in Zambia), while medications prescribed were mostly analgesics (35.7% in Malawi and 29.9% in Zambia). Only a small proportion of patients were referred to local secondary facilities or district hospitals, 51 (28.7%) in Malawi and 59 (19.9%) in Zambia respectively. Chi square test shows a significant difference ( P < .001) in diseases in both countries, but there was no statistically significant difference between the mean age of patients seen in both countries, using the independent t-test ( P = .365). Conclusion This study highlights statistically significant demographic differences between the 2 communities and possible reasons for these, and how volunteers’ roles in rural healthcare in the East African communities could be further evaluated.
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Hairong, Yan, and Barry Sautman. "Chinese Farms in Zambia: From Socialist to “Agro-Imperialist” Engagement?" African and Asian Studies 9, no. 3 (2010): 307–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156921010x515987.
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Abstract Participation by Chinese in Zambia’s agriculture has involved three modes of engagement. Two of these, agro-socialist cooperation until the late 1980s and agro-capitalist “win-win,” since the 1990s, can be examined. The third one, an “agro-imperialist” mode, is not an experience, but a speculation, one possible future based on the Chinese state’s potential to allow firms from China to join in the large-scale, export-oriented “land grabs” by big transnational firms that have occurred since food crises in the developing world in the late 2000s. This paper analyzes all three modes of Chinese engagement, but necessarily concentrates on the second, present-day mode, agro-capitalism. We argue that the present Chinese engagement with Zambian agriculture makes small-scale positive contributions to the domestic food market in Zambia. At the same time, its agro-capitalist production involves the exploitation of farm workers that is typically at the core of commercial farming regardless of the national origins of farm owners. We also contend that while Chinese in Zambia and Africa are not carrying out agro-imperialism, they will likely do so if Chinese leaders decide that this practice represents an international standard.
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Walubita, Gabriel. "A review of the literature on childhood executive functions in Zambia." African Journal of Teacher Education 11, no. 2 (December 26, 2022): 101–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.21083/ajote.v11i2.7129.
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Executive functions development has received a considerable amount of attention in the literature and is known to predict a range of social, cognitive and emotional outcomes in both children and adults; however, little is known about factors that contribute to its development in the Zambian context due to the fragmented literature available in Zambia. A literature review was conducted using five electronic databases (University of Zambia Institutional repository, Google scholar, PubMed, BioMed Central and EBSCO Host) to identify factors that affected executive functions in preschool and primary school children in Zambia. This review established that early childhood education, socio-economic status, physical health, and culture as factors that fall under three categories namely research, environmental and biological affect the development of executive functions among children in Zambia. This review suggests that teachers, caregivers and early childhood stakeholders in Zambia need to pay attention to both environmental and biological factors when designing executive function interventions for preschool children. A focus on improving early childhood education, nutrition, access to good quality health care, intensifying appropriate cognitive stimulating parenting and teaching practices that boost EF in public preschool and primary schools is required
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Gleisner, John. "What Causes More Destruction, AIDS or AID? Psychiatry in Zambia." Australasian Psychiatry 10, no. 2 (June 2002): 166–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-1665.2002.00426.x.
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Objective: To describe the state of mental health services in Zambia. Conclusions: Mental health services in Zambia are in a dreadful state, partly brought about by being afforded a low priority rating, in turn through a miscalculation. Richer countries may be in a position to help remedy Zambia's problems in this area.
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Prokopenko, Liubov. "Christian Nation in Zambia: from Proclamation to Reset." Uchenie zapiski Instituta Afriki RAN, no. 3 (September 30, 2021): 66–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.31132/2412-5717-2021-56-3-66-85.
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December 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of Zambia a Christian nation. The leader of the Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) party who came to power in 1991, a convinced Christian F. Chiluba, declared Zambia a Christian nation, arguing that Christianity was then professed by more than 70% of the population and that this was supposed to help the country to get rid of corruption and contribute to its prosperity. The article analyzes the reasons of decision to declare Zambia a Christian nation. It is emphasized that political goals prevailed then over religious ones, since the issue of preserving and strengthening power was high on the political agenda of the ruling MMD party. The economic background is also touched upon: as a pragmatic president Chiluba pursued a policy of economic liberalization and counted on financial assistance from Western countries and international donors. The following Christian presidents L. Mwanawasa, R. Banda and M. Sata used limited Christian rhetoric, but they collaborated with the Church with varying degrees of intensity. At the same time, the provision on the Christian nation in the Constitution was preserved. It is noted that the role of the religious factor in politics increased in the early 2010s. The politicization of religion, primarily Christianity, became apparent during the struggle for power led by the leader of the opposition Patriotic Front party Michael Sata, who was supported by some religious leaders. After Edgar Lungu (party Patriotic Front) came to power in 2015, Zambia was re-proclaimed a Christian nation, which was enshrined in the new edition of the 2016 constitution. At the same time, the country began the political rehabilitation of F. Chiluba, who, after leaving the presidency in 2001, was persecuted for corruption. The campaigns for the 2015 presidential elections and for the 2016 general elections have shown the relevance of the discourse on religion and politics in the political process, primarily in its aspect of the multiple relationships between religion, ethnicity and politics. The article shows that the issue of the proclamation of Zambia a Christian nation remains relevant in Zambian society and among African and Western theologians and researchers whose judgments and conclusions are often polar opposite. The author notes that the realities of the socio-political, socio-economic and cultural life in Zambia do not yet indicate the existence of the declared Christian nation. The high level of corruption, poverty, limited rights of some groups of the population do not correspond to Christian ideals and values and have become serious challenges for the modern Zambian society. The article emphasizes that, unlike a number of other countries south of the Sahara, where competition between Christianity and Islam has intensified in recent years, leading, among other things, to bloody conflicts, Zambia survives this conflict along the axis of competition between different directions of Christianity. The ruling PF’s manifesto for the August 2021 general election contains Christian rhetoric. The document states the PF’s commitment to partnership with the Church, which it recognizes as a key partner in the conversion of Zambians into a Christian nation. Further peaceful development of Zambia depends on a balanced internal policy of the authorities aimed at solving complex socio-economic problems in cooperation with representatives of all religions and their confessions.
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Pines, Eula W., Maureen Rauschhuber, and Sarah Williams. "Health Connections." Californian Journal of Health Promotion 4, no. 4 (December 1, 2006): 52–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.32398/cjhp.v4i4.1987.
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Nearly half of Zambia's population is under 15 years old, with an estimated 630,000 “AIDS orphans,” children who’s parents have died from HIV/AIDS, and are now left to survive without complete families. Zambian caregivers of these AIDS orphans have been overwhelmed with the task of providing grief counseling services to these children. Nursing professionals at the University of the Incarnate Word responded to the professional development needs of grief counselors in Zambia, and launched Health Connections in 2004-2006. Health Connections is a cross-cultural grief education program designed to educate caregivers in a rural Zambian village on how to help grieving children. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Health Connections “train-the-trainers” program.
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Mwiya, Bruce, Mwaamie Katongo, Alisala Mulambya, Margaret Kaniki Siwale, Justice Bwalya, Moffat Chawala, Edwin Kasanda, and Progress Choongo. "Effects of risk perceptions and contextual support on entrepreneurial intention: Evidence from the Covid-19 Era." International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation 5, no. 1 (2024): 614–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.54660/.ijmrge.2024.5.1.614-625.
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This paper contributes to the entrepreneurial intention (EI) literature by applying an extension of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) in an under-researched Zambian context. Specifically, this study examines the influence of risk perceptions and contextual support during COVID-19 on the entrepreneurial intentions (EI) of university students. To achieve this aim, the study employed a quantitative correlational research design to collect data from public and private university students in Copperbelt, Zambia. The study collected data from 401 undergraduate students in Zambia’s second-largest city, Kitwe. Despite the sample emanating from only one city, the findings imply that risk perceptions and contextual support together with the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) elements effectively predict Zambian undergraduates' entrepreneurial intention during COVID-19. This has many training and entrepreneurial support implications for educators, policymakers and scholars.
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Muyunda, Lillian, and Mubanga Mpundu. "Mapping the Regulatory Framework for Telemedicine in Zambia: A Content Analysis." International Journal of Membrane Science and Technology 10, no. 3 (January 8, 2024): 3445–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v10i3.3382.
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This paper explores the regulatory framework for telemedicine in Zambia. Telemedicine, involving remote clinical services using technology, is a rapidly evolving field intersecting with legal, ethical, and professional domains. The primary aim is to understand Zambia's telemedicine regulatory framework through an analysis of key documents namely the Zambia E-Government Interoperability Standard (eGIF), Zambia Digital Health Strategy 2022-2026, HPCZ Guidelines for the Quality Assurance of Telemedicine Services, and Statutory Instrument 43 of 2023 (SI 43 of 2023). The study addresses the challenge of comprehensively understanding and effectively implementing telemedicine in Zambia, considering the evolving nature of technology and healthcare services. Mapping the regulatory framework is a critical exercise for ensuring legal compliance, maintaining high standards of service, protecting patients, and making informed strategic decisions in the telemedicine sector. The study conducts a detailed exploration and content analysis of the aforementioned documents. This includes examination of their contributions to establishing a strong telemedicine landscape in Zambia, focusing on aspects like interoperability, data security, and healthcare service delivery. Findings reveal each document's significant, yet varied, contributions to the telemedicine framework in Zambia. The eGIF ensures integrated, standardized, and secure digital telemedicine services. The Zambia Digital Health Strategy 2022-2026 promotes telemedicine via digital technology and global alignment, while the HPCZ Guidelines provide a detailed framework focusing on ethical and legal standards. SI. 43 of 2023 emphasizes data security, quality assurance, and collaboration in telemedicine. Comparatively, Zambia's framework, as shaped by the four documents, aligns with global standards but differs in its centralized regulation and strategic focus, lacking extensive coverage on medical device regulations and reimbursement issues seen in other countries. The study suggests the need for a unified approach to telemedicine, emphasizing standardization, legal compliance, accessibility, and inclusivity. Recommendations include improving interoperability, ensuring data security, and fostering user-centric telemedicine services for enhanced healthcare outcomes.
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Klinken, Adriaan van. "Homosexuality, Politics and Pentecostal Nationalism in Zambia." Studies in World Christianity 20, no. 3 (December 2014): 259–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/swc.2014.0095.
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Building upon debates about the politics of nationalism and sexuality in post-colonial Africa, this article highlights the role of religion in shaping nationalist ideologies that seek to regulate homosexuality. It specifically focuses on Pentecostal Christianity in Zambia, where the constitutional declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation has given rise to a form of ‘Pentecostal nationalism’ in which homosexuality is considered to be a threat to the purity of the nation and is associated with the Devil. The article offers an analysis of recent Zambian public debates about homosexuality, focusing on the ways in which the ‘Christian nation’ argument is deployed, primarily in a discourse of anti-homonationalism, but also by a few recent dissident voices. The latter prevent Zambia, and Christianity, from accruing a monolithic depiction as homophobic. Showing that the Zambian case presents a mobilisation against homosexuality that is profoundly shaped by the local configuration in which Christianity defines national identity – and in which Pentecostal-Christian moral concerns and theo-political imaginations shape public debates and politics – the article nuances arguments that explain African controversies regarding homosexuality in terms of exported American culture wars, proposing an alternative reading of these controversies as emerging from conflicting visions of modernity in Africa.1
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Walubita, Gabriel. "Munsaka, E., & Kalinde, B. (2017) Laying the foundation for optimal outcomes in Early Childhood, University of Zambia Press, Lusaka, 172 pp. (A5), $12.00 (paperback), ISBN 978-9982-02-099-1." African Journal of Teacher Education 8 (October 2, 2019): 254–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.21083/ajote.v8i0.5470.
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Although the provision of quality early childhood education has been acknowledged as important both in the local and international development literature, there are few books that have been written on early childhood education in Zambia. The current review of a 161 paged A5 paperback bound book entitled “laying the foundation for optimal outcomes in early childhood education” co-authored by Ecloss Munsaka and Bibian Kalinde is one of the first attempts to scrutinise latest resources on early childhood education challenges and prospects in Zambia. The review is timely as it responds to the recent integration of early childhood education in the mainstream Zambian education system. The review has critically examined chapters’ one up to six. The implications of the book in early childhood education practice in Zambia have been discussed.
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Qiu, Yongjin, Herman M. Chambaro, Kozue Sato, David Squarre, Edgar Simulundu, Masahiro Kajihara, Katendi Changula, et al. "Detection of Old and New World Relapsing Fever Borreliae in Ornithodoros Ticks Collected from Warthog Burrows in Zambia." Microorganisms 11, no. 1 (January 12, 2023): 200. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11010200.
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Relapsing fever (RF) is an arthropod-borne disease caused by Borrelia spirochete, which is one of the major public health concerns in endemic regions including Africa. However, information on Borrelia spirochetes is limited in Zambia. Here, we investigate the Borrelia spirochetes harbored by Ornithodoros ticks in Zambian National Parks. We analyzed 182 DNA samples pooled from 886 Ornithodoros ticks. Of these, 43 tested positive, and their sequence revealed that the ticks harbored both Old and New World RF borreliae. This research presents the first evidence of Old-World RF borreliae in Zambia. The New World RF borreliae detected herein differed from the Candidatus Borrelia fainii previously reported in Zambia and were closely related to the pathogenic Borrelia sp. VS4 identified in Tanzania. Additionally, Borrelia theileri was recently reported in Zambia. Hence, at least four different Borrelia species occur in Zambia, and the organisms causing relapsing fever there might be more complex than previously thought. We empirically confirmed that real-time PCR with TaqMan minor groove binder probes accurately and simultaneously detected both Old and New World RF. In this manner, they could facilitate quantitative analyses of both types of RF borreliae. Subsequent investigations should endeavor to isolate the aforementioned Borrelia spp. and perform serosurveys on patients with RF.
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Benda, Petr, Marek Uvizl, Vladimír Mazoch, Jan Šklíba, and Jaroslav Červený. "African bats in the collection of the National Museum, Prague (Chiroptera). I. Bats from Zambia." Lynx new series 53, no. 1 (2022): 235–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.37520/lynx.2022.021.
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A list of 139 specimens of bats belonging to 32 species of eight families originating from Zambia, housed in the collection of the National Museum, Prague, Czech Republic, is presented in a systematical review. The species lists are complemented by comments on distribution and morphometry data. The specimens represent 73 new records (species vs. locality) of bats from Zambia. The collection contains two species new for the Zambian fauna, Afropipistrellus grandidieri and Neoromicia somalica. Two species, Rhinolophus sakejiensis and Chaerephon bivittatus are documented for the second time from Zambia, the former bat for the first time after the species description at all. The record localities of Epomophorus labiatus, Rhinolophus mossambicus, and Neoromicia somalica shift margins of the whole known distribution ranges of these bats. In Epomophorus dobsonii, Nyctinomus aegyptiacus, Glauconycteris variegata, Pipistrellus rusticus, Scotophilus leucogaster, and S. viridis, the collection specimens represent new peripheral records making their distribution range margins more precise. Molecular genetic analysis revealed new distribution extent of particular mitochondrial lineages of the otherwise common species in Zambia, Hipposideros caffer, Nycteris thebaica, and Miniopterus natalensis s.str.
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Mubita, Kaiko, Inonge Milupi, Kalisto Kalimaposo, Pauline Namakau Monde, Akombelwa Muyangana, Steriah M. Simooya, and Chidongo Phiri. "RESPONDING TO CHALLENGES IN TOURISM IN THE ERA OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN ZAMBIA." International Journal of Education and Social Science Research 06, no. 02 (2023): 129–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.37500/ijessr.2023.6212.
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Tourism is a vital driver of the global economy, Zambia inclusive. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the direct contribution of travel and tourism to world GDP in 2012 was US$ 2.1 trillion. However, the tourism sector is highly vulnerable to climate change. This is because tourism depends on environmental resources while climate defines the length and quality of tourism seasons. At the same time, tourism contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG), the cause of global warming. Many types of tourism in Zambia are weather dependent and by extension, climate dependent. It is, therefore, very likely that climate change may affect tourism sector in Zambia. Climate change can reduce, increase and prolong heat waves or change the patterns of annual rainfall received in Zambia. Using literature review, this paper presents direct impacts and indirect impacts of climate change to the tourism sector and also proposes response strategies to climate change mitigation and adaptation in the Zambian context. Responses such as mainstreaming ESD, teacher education, research engagement, community-based approach, sustainability education among others are proposed.
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DISNEY, R. HENRY L. "Revision of the Afrotropical species of Dohrniphora DAHL (Diptera: Phoridae)." Zootaxa 196, no. 1 (May 14, 2003): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.196.1.1.
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The hitherto unknown male of Dohrniphora angolensis Beyer is described and D. schmitzi Kohl is synonymized with the Oriental D. papuana (Brues) and the following new species are described:- D. aseta from Malawi, D. confusa from the Seychelles, D. gouteuxi from Ivory Coast, D. hararensis from Zimbabwe, D. harteni from Yemen, D. ivoriensis from the Ivory Coast, D. malawiensis, D. montana and D. stuckenbergi from the Malawi, D. zambiae from Zambia and D. zophera from Yemen and Zambia, are described. A new key to all the males of the Afrotropical Region is provided.
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Kalonda, Annie, Ngonda Saasa, Masahiro Kajihara, Naganori Nao, Ladslav Moonga, Joseph Ndebe, Akina Mori-Kajihara, et al. "Phylogenetic Analysis of Newcastle Disease Virus Isolated from Poultry in Live Bird Markets and Wild Waterfowl in Zambia." Microorganisms 12, no. 2 (February 8, 2024): 354. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12020354.
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Poultry production is essential to the economy and livelihood of many rural Zambian households. However, the industry is threatened by infectious diseases, particularly Newcastle disease virus (NDV) infection. Therefore, this study employed next-generation sequencing to characterise six NDV isolates from poultry in Zambia’s live bird markets (LBMs) and wild waterfowl. Four NDV isolates were detected from 410 faecal samples collected from chickens in LBMs in Lusaka and two from 2851 wild birds from Lochinvar National Park. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the four NDVs from LBM clustered in genotype VII and sub-genotype VII.2 were closely related to viruses previously isolated in Zambia and other Southern African countries, suggesting possible local and regional transboundary circulation of the virus. In contrast, the two isolates from wild birds belonged to class I viruses, genotype 1, and were closely related to isolates from Europe and Asia, suggesting the possible introduction of these viruses from Eurasia, likely through wild bird migration. The fusion gene cleavage site motif for all LBM-associated isolates was 112RRQKR|F117, indicating that the viruses are virulent, while the isolates from wild waterfowl had the typical 112ERQER|L117 avirulent motif. This study demonstrates the circulation of virulent NDV strains in LBMs and has, for the first time, characterised NDV from wild birds in Zambia. The study further provides the first whole genomes of NDV sub-genotype VII.2 and genotype 1 from Zambia and stresses the importance of surveillance and molecular analysis for monitoring the circulation of NDV genotypes and viral evolution.
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Mwamba, Bupe, Dorothy C. Nyemba, Esra'a Ahmad Al-Nsour, Sondashi Bombwe, Yutong Yang, and Bright Ahinkorah. "An audit review of midwifery qualifications and distribution in Zambia." African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 17, no. 1 (January 2, 2023): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2021.0029.
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Background In Zambia, the last decade has seen the development of multiple midwifery qualification, including direct-entry midwifery, an advanced diploma in nursing and midwifery, or a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy in midwifery programme. Despite advancements in midwifery training, there is no research on different categories of midwifery qualifications in Zambia and their competencies. Therefore, there is a need to review midwifery qualifications and the distribution of midwives in Zambia. The aim of this audit review was to evaluate qualification categories of midwives currently registered with the General Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia and the distribution of midwives across Zambia. Methods An audit review of midwifery qualifications and their distribution across Zambia was undertaken using the General Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia's register of nurses and midwives 2020. Data were extracted from the report and presented as frequencies. Results A total of 6112 midwives were registered by the General Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia at the time of data collection, of which the majority (87.6%) were women and registered nurse midwives (52.7%). The most common place of practice was a hospital (41.5%) and the greatest proportion of midwives worked in Lusaka (24.6%). Conclusions This audit review provides insights into midwifery qualification categories in Zambia and their distribution, and indicates that levels of practice should be clearly defined in terms of their competencies. With advancements in midwifery training, the authors believe there will be an increase in midwives' autonomy and their involvement in decision making at all levels of care.
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Selisho, Joseph, and Professor Jotham M. Momba. "Contribution of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in the Fight against Poverty in Zambia through Agriculture and Rural Development from 2010-2021." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science VII, no. X (2023): 1198–218. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2023.701093.
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Background: The study was undertaken due to high levels of poverty in the COMESA region. It endeavoured to explore the contribution by COMESA towards the elimination of poverty using Agriculture and Rural development strategies. The objective of the study was to establish the contribution of COMESA in the fight against poverty in Zambia through Agriculture and rural development. The study employed qualitative approach with an exploratory research design and critical case sampling to choose 13 key informants to explore the contribution of COMESA in the fight against poverty in Zambia. Primary data was used from 13 key informants selected purposively using an interview guide to support secondary data. Data was analysed using thematic and content analysis. The study established that COMESA had been significant in the fight against poverty in Zambia. The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) supported Zambia’s agricultural development policy formulation and implementation amongst others, establishing clear commitment to deliver on investing 10 percent of national budgets in the agricultural sector and achieving a six percent growth in agricultural domestic product. It was established that Zambia had worked with Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA) through mobilisation of small-scale farmers in partnership with private and public institutions in regularising policy on staple foods, through policy outreach and research, creating market access, and building the capacity of the small-scale farmers to enable them compete in the domestic, regional and international markets. The study further established that Zambia’s livestock development received support from COMESA Livestock Unit which supported efforts aimed at driving sustainable livestock production and productivity, value addition and access to markets in the COMESA region. The Market Linkages Initiative (MLI) supported the ACTESA Secretariat and also focused on promoting growth in food staples trade in Zambia to ensure food security. Zambia through the COMESA Regional Agro-Inputs Programme (COMRAP) implemented by the Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA) in Zambia contributed to the improvement of rural household food security and livelihoods. The Integrated Production and Pest Management Programme (IPPM) became active in Zambia since 2014 and is an implementation mechanism of the support programme for the consolidation of the action framework under the European Union-Africa Partnership on Cotton. The study recommended that the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme should be strengthened as it continues to support investment in agricultural development in Zambia particularly enhancing support to small-scale farmers.
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Ruppert, Ndinawe Mtonga, Kevin Sobel-Read, and Blake Pepper. "Law, Global Value Chains and Upgrading in the Mining Industry: A Case Study on Zambia." African Journal of International and Comparative Law 29, no. 4 (November 2021): 521–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/ajicl.2021.0382.
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The increasingly interconnected nature of global commerce has caused dramatic structural transformation. Global value chains (GVCs) are crucial to understanding the resulting consequences, including the possibilities available today for a country's economic success. Law plays a central role. In this article, we explore GVC upgrading in Africa, focusing on the mining sector in Zambia. We outline three impediments to Zambia's upgrading capacity within the copper-mining GVC and conclude with three policy suggestions that could improve Zambia's position. By shedding light on the relationship between law, development and global value chains, the article provides beneficial insight to Zambia and across Africa.
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Wezi, Kachinda, Chimvwele N. Choopa, Nsamba Saboi, Muchanga Benjamin, Mbewe Beauty, Mpashi Lonas, Ricky Chazya, et al. "Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Infectious Disease Surveillance in Livestock in Zambia." Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology 3, no. 2 (May 25, 2024): 220–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.3.2.39.
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The global livestock industry grapples with formidable challenges stemming from the escalation and dissemination of infectious diseases. Zambia, an agricultural cornerstone where livestock is pivotal for economic sustenance and food security, confronts the imperative task of effectually surveilling and managing infectious diseases. This study investigates into the possibilities of the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for infectious disease surveillance in the Zambian livestock sector. The study meticulously scrutinizes the prevailing state of infectious disease surveillance, evaluates the latent capabilities of AI technologies, and critically discusses the intricate landscape of challenges and opportunities entailed in their implementation. In the intricate tapestry of Zambia's economy, livestock farming assumes a central and irreplaceable role, contributing substantially to the well-being and livelihoods of a significant portion of the populace. However, the omnipresent specter of infectious diseases perpetually menaces livestock health, casting a shadow on productivity and economic equilibrium. Conventional methodologies in disease surveillance exhibit inherent shortcomings, characterized by delays in reporting and inherent inaccuracies. This study is an exploration of possibilities of the AI applications designed to fortify infectious disease surveillance within Zambia's livestock domain. The infusion of AI technologies holds the transformative potential to reshape disease monitoring paradigms, enabling early detection and facilitating swift response strategies in the face of emerging threats. The ensuing critical analysis navigates the intricate terrain of the application of AI in the Zambian livestock context, shedding light on its promising prospects, while pragmatically addressing the hurdles that may accompany its incorporation.
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Bright, Suzanna, and Chisomo Selemani. "The Development of Speech-Language Pathology in Zambia: A Reflection on the Current Landscape and Two Contrasting Training Models." Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups 2, no. 17 (January 2017): 63–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/persp2.sig17.63.
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Functional approaches to disability measurement in Zambia reveals an overall disability prevalence rate of 13.4%, 4% of whom are recorded as having “speech impairment” (Zambia Federation of the Disabled [ZAFOD], 2006). Further, multidimensional poverty assessments indicate that 48.6% of Zambia's approximately 16 million citizens are impoverished. Currently, there are three internationally qualified speech-language pathologists (SLPs) providing services within Zambia's capital city, Lusaka. Given these statistics, it follows that a significant number of Zambian's, experiencing communication disability, are unable to access specialist assessment and support. Over the past decade, Zambia has seen two very different approaches to address this service gap—firstly, a larger scale top-down approach through the implementation of a formal master's degree program and more recently a smaller scale, bottom-up approach, building the capacity of existing professionals working in the field of communication disability. This article provides an overview of both programs and the context, unique to Zambia, in which they have developed. Authors describe the implementation challenges encountered and program successes leading to a discussion of the weakness and merits to both programs, in an attempt to draw lessons from which future efforts to support communication disability and SLP service development in Majority World contexts may benefit.