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Groundwater quality is affected by human activities in the region and therefore the issue of groundwater contamination is common worldwide. High coliform above 50 CFU/100ml levels in drinking water can …

Charcoal and firewood are today’s most accessible sources of energy for the preparation of daily meals and heating water for bathing. However, due to the increase in population, there is …

In Malawi the need to treat wastewater is becoming more important and it has been emphasised by the existing regulatory framework institutional regulations and policy guidelines. Formalised national effluent standards …

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 …

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 …

Interest in heatwaves and extreme heat events have increased globally over the past few years following the high profile of heat events across the globe. Heatwaves historically received little attention …

Soil has many properties that are either chemical or physical properties. Examples of physical properties include soil texture, infiltration rate, and bulk density to mention just a few. Soil texture …

Thyolo, is an area in southern Malawi where there is presence of different types of soil that have different soil chemical properties and physical properties. Particularly the area of interest …

Contamination of groundwater is a widespread issue around the globe and the water quality is highly dependent on the geology as well as anthropogenic interventions in the area (Hellens, 2013). …

This research was carried out to identify suitable areas for quarry stones occurrence in Blantyre district using GIS tools. The WOE method was used in this study where by Blantyre …

The study aimed at evaluating the relationship between NDVI and maize yield at Makande prison farm in Thyolo district. The data used in the study were remotely sensed images, and …

Groundwater resources in some parts of the lower section of the Shire River valley, Malawi, are not potable for rural domestic water supply due to high salinity. Knowledge of spatial …