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The use of GIS in power system has greatly enhanced the efficiency in energy sector. With the prevalence of computer and development of information technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have …

Most of the developing countries confront a challenge of lack of access to consistent electricity supply service. Usually, the common affected sites are rural and peri-urban areas since they occur …

Contrary to the nature of occurrence of floods in local authorities of Malawi like Chikwawa, floods have a social and economic face and should also be understood as a socio-economic …

This study examined household resilience in Soche Township, Blantyre, following the impacts of Cyclone Freddy, with particular focus on socio-economic characteristics, subjective resilience perceptions, and the role of social capital …

This study assessed the effectiveness of early warning systems (EWS) in enhancing anticipatory action (AA) in flood-prone communities of Traditional Authority Chiwalo in Phalombe District, Malawi. Despite the presence of …

This study examined the impact of meteorological drought on maize availability and household food security in Mulanje District, Malawi, where rain-fed agriculture remains the main source of livelihood. The purpose …

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 …

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 …

This study assessed the impacts of extreme weather conditions on aviation safety and operational efficiency at Malawi’s two main international airports, Kamuzu International Airport and Chileka International Airport, during 2015–2024. …

Youth in Blantyre City face increasing vulnerability to disasters such as floods and storms, which disrupt sports and recreational activities essential for physical health, social interaction, emotional well-being, and resilience …

This study assesses tropical Cyclones originating in the Mozambique Channel that impacted Malawi from 2014 to 2023, focusing on their frequency, intensity, and impacts. The southern region of Malawi, characterized …

Rapid and unplanned urbanization is increasingly recognized as a primary driver of elevated flood risk in sub-Saharan African cities, yet localized, evidence-based research quantifying this link remains scarce. This study …