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High Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rates still remain high in most water utility companies despite various technical solutions such as pipe, meter replacement and pressure management. This study assessed public participation …

Groundwater provides a vital source of drinking water for rural and peri-urban communities in many parts of Africa, particularly in the dry season when there are few safe alternative sources. …

Blantyre Water Board is a utility parastatal organization established under the Water Works Act No. 17 of 1995 to supply portable water for commercial, industrial, institutional and domestic use. However, …

Soil erosion is one of the most common types of environmental hazards which leads to land degradation and affects countries worldwide. Soil erosion hits developing countries the hardest as it …

Water quality assessment is the overall process of evaluating the physical, biological, and chemical characteristics of water. In developing countries like Malawi, water quality is largely monitored through water quality …

Sediment particles originating from erosion processes in the catchment are propagated with the river flow. When the flow of the rivers stores water the sediment settles in the Lake and …

Climate variability and change are already affecting Malawi, which has experienced a greater incidence of dry spells and intense rainfall events over the last two decades. The changes have led …

This study examined the causes, impacts, and coping strategies of flooding in the Baka area. The study was conducted at the Baka area (Mwanyesha village), T/A Kyungu, Karonga district. The …

The increase in population Increases the water demand, delineation of groundwater is one of the best approaches for overcoming water scarcity problems. This study delineated the Blantyre city's potential groundwater …

Most countries in South-Eastern Africa are described by large variability in rainfall in addition to the occurrence of prolonged and severe drought, starvation, and building destruction. The scientific evidence on …

In the face of rising population and urbanization, several countries are striving to build proper waste management systems. A solid waste management system is required for urban solid waste management, …

Population growth has led to more pressure being faced by our environment especially forest reserves area where they compose much more of our vegetation. Monitoring environment changes has become a …