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In the era of information, effective survey systems are essential for making sound decisions in all sectors of research, governance, and business. However, many traditional survey systems—especially in developing countries like Malawi—are plagued by inefficiencies in data acquisition, poor cooperation, inadequate integration of geo-spatial intelligence, …
Geospatial Modelling
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Urban environmental planning must include effective solid waste management, particularly in fast-growing cities like Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu and Zomba. In Zomba city due to a number of factors, including population growth, poor infrastructure, and the growth of residential areas into areas used for waste disposal, …
Environmental Modeling
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This dissertation investigates the critical environmental issues of soil erosion and sediment accumulation in Kambenje village, Mulanje district, Malawi, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy in March 2023. The cyclone's extensive flooding increased pre-existing conditions of deforestation, unsustainable farming, and climate change, threatening agricultural …
Paleoenvironmental Reconstructions
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The petrophysical calculations are crucial step in determination of properties of reservoir rock since it helps in petroleum exploration. It facilitates key decision on whether further stages of exploration can be carried out. This paper has described the determination of petrophysical properties of reservoir rock …
Spatial Biodiversity Assessment
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Solid waste are now becoming a growing environmental and public health challenge in both developed and developing Nations, with urban centres in Africa experiencing particularly acute impacts due to rapid population growth, unregulated waste disposal practices, and insufficient infrastructure. Blantyre City exemplifies this crisis. It …
Environmental Modeling
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Sachet water is one of the sources drinking water that are commonly used by people who lack access to piped water. They are commonly used in markets. In Malawi, informal sachet water is common. These sachet waters are not regulated by MBS and the information …
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
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Non-Revenue Water (NRW) poses a significant threat to the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of water utilities, particularly in developing countries. This study investigated NRW in urban water supply, a case study of Blantyre Water Board. Specifically, the study aimed to determine the trend of …
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
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Climate variability is a major threat to food security among smallholder farmers in Mulanje District, where agriculture largely depends on rainfall. This study assessed the impact of climate variability on household food security, evaluated the effectiveness of adaptation strategies, and identified challenges affecting adaptation among …
Climate resilience
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Solid waste management is a serious problem in the urban areas because of industrialization, urbanization and population growth. This is the same case for Lilongwe. The main objective of this study was to select potential areas for suitable solid waste dumping sites for Lilongwe district, …
Mineral Exploration
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Chozoli in the south of Rumphi experienced a landslide recently on 6th march 2020. Rumphi is a mountainous area characterized by a great number of hill and the area experience frequent high landslide occurrences causing a lot of damage to farmlands, non-cultivated lands, people’s properties, …
Groundwater and Society
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Mchinji district is composed of a thick layer of superficial deposits which include vast dambos, colluvium, and alluvial plains with aplenty clay soils in their numerous valleys. Regardless of its high proportion, clay soils from Mchinji are only exploited for conventional pottery and local ceramic …
Limestone Resources
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Landslide susceptibility mapping is a practical tool in natural and urban planning. It can be applied for determining land use zone, in construction design, and planning of a variety of projects. In this study, GIS based landslide susceptibility map were generated in the mountainous parts …
Mineral Exploration
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