On-Going Research Projects From 2008

1. Production of High Quality Methane.    By Messrs L Njovu, F Ntengwe and Dr G Kasali. Budget: K 42, 900, 000. Projected was completed in June 2009.
2. Determination of some selected Organochlorine Pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables, fish and diary products from local markets in Kitwe. By Messrs F Mwanga, M Nabuyanda and Dr K Maseka. Budget: K50 million.
3. Modelling Pollution loads and variations of water quality in the upper Kafue River in the Copperbelt: By Messrs F W Ntengwe, S Njovu, P Chipili and Dr G Kasali. Budget: K65, 900, 000. Project was completed in May 2009.  
4. Application of Information Technology in Agriculture (The Maize Expert System). By Dr H M Libati and Mr D Ntalasha, Budget: K52, 250, 000.
5. Evaluating the impact of Tele Centres on awareness of ICT’s (Information and Communication Technologies) by the Zambian Public and the role they play in economic development. By Dr H M Libati and Mr N Chaamwe. Budget: K18, 176, 000.
6. A Survey to determine the preparedness of Zambian High Schools as Training Institutions in Dissemination of Information and Communication Technology Education in Zambia. By Mr A S Sakala. Budget: K15 million.
7. A Research project to write a book under the title: “Zambian Copperbelt, Gemstone and Small Scale Mining and Metallurgical Practice 2007”. By Dr P R K Chileshe. Budget: K31, 200, 000.
8. Contribution of Kitwe Town to Kafue River Pollution. By Mr. J.J. Kanyembo. Budget: K28, 549, 000.

Researched Projects Approved in October 2009

1. Geochemical Variables used as aid in Exploring and Exploitation of Emeralds in the Kafubu Emerald Restricted Area. By Messrs W.S.Moono and E. Chisakulo. Budget:K35, 300, 000
2. Small Scale Clinker Production for Cement Manufacturing. By Messrs Prof. G.K. Nkonde, Dr. J. Banda and Dr. F. Chileshe. Budget: K132, 437, 000 funded by CBU =K50 million, UNU=K50 million and private Sector= k32, 437, 000.
3. Adsorption of Ammonia by Activated Carbon in Aquaculture Water Bodies. By Messrs Prof G.K. Nkonde and Dr. F. Chileshe. Budget: K93, 117, 000, funded by CBU=K50 million, UNU=K18, 117, 000 and FAO=K25 million.
4. Manufacture of Aluminium Foams. By Messrs Dr. S.  Chama, E. Muyupa and K. Nyirenda. Budget: K83, 151, 000.
5. Evaluating the Progress and Performance of Computer Science Students on BSc Programme at the Copperbelt University (1996 – 2008). By Messrs Dr. H.M. Libati and G. Mufungulwa. Budget: K7, 300, 000 (To be funded from internal School funds).

Consultancy Projects

1. DIARRHOEA AND MALARIA IN CHILDREN IN KITWE, COPPERBELT PROVINCE – ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH ISSUES.
   The Project Goal is to reduce under five and infant mortality.
   
   The purpose of the Project is 1) to build capacity of the Copperbelt University and Chainama Hills Hospital for developing and delivering training related to children’s environmental health, for degree and diploma students, and for informal training in communities. 2) to support Mulumbo Early Childhood Care & Development Foundation (MECCDF) in their establishing two children’s training centres in the Copperbelt and also support four community based organizations in their efforts to reduce diarrhoea and malaria in children. By   Mr. F. W. Ntengwe, ST.    Received on 23rd June 2009.