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Cyclone Freddy, a severe tropical storm, struck the Southern Region of Malawi in March 2023 causing extensive environmental damage, Blantyre was one of the affected districts. This dissertation focuses on …
Environmental Modelling
The rapid urbanization of Lilongwe City, Malawi, has exacerbated solid waste management issues, as the existing dumpsite in Area 38 (Mtaya) is insufficient to accommodate the growing population. This study …
Environmental Modelling
This study investigates the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) technologies for identifying suitable sites for irrigation development in Kasungu District, Malawi, a region increasingly affected …
Geospatial Modelling
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 …
Paleoenvironmental Reconstructions
This research investigates the impact of climate variability, with a focus on temperature and rainfall, on water levels in the Domasi River basin. Despite the absence of significant individual trends …
Disaster Management
This study investigates the intricate relationship between indigenous knowledge systems and the management of water resources in the context of climate change adaptation in Thyolo District of Malawi. Through a …
Geospatial Analysis
2024

ASSESSMENT OF LOST CIRCULATION DURING DRILLING OF WELLS

Yunus Mzima Mr Richard L.S. Mvula
The problem of lost circulation poses significant challenges to drilling operations, leading to Non-productive time (NPT) and increased costs. In order to effectively control lost circulation during drilling well construction, …
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
2024

ASSESSING OIL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN LILONGWE

Yamikani Nyama Mr Fredrick Josiya
The purpose of this study was to examine the current methods of managing used oil waste in Lilongwe and propose environmentally friendly alternatives if the existing methods were found to …
Oil and Gas
Malawi relies much on petrol and diesel fuels for its transportation sector. The increased population has been associated with increasing number of vehicles, therefore call for high demand for petrol …
Oil and Gas
Malawi faces dual challenges of energy shortages and plastic waste pollution. This study investigated the feasibility of converting plastic waste into usable fuel via pyrolysis to simultaneously address both issues. …
Oil and Gas
2024

ASSESSMENT OF CARBON EMISSIONS FROM BURNING FOSSIL FUELS IN MALAWI

Christopher Bungani Mr Wilson Tchongwe
Climate change due to emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) is one of many serious global environmental problems. Scientific evidence suggests that a continued increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon …
Energy Resources
The transportation of petroleum products via road networks plays a vital role in meeting global energy demands. However, this mode of transportation poses inherent risks to human life, the environment, …
Mining of gemstones, industrial minerals and dimensional stones