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This research project investigates the effectiveness of social cash transfer programs in enhancing economic resilience disasters among beneficiaries in Mulanje district, T/A Njema in specific. It was conducted by Jickson …
Disaster Risk Reduction
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
Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall pose a significant threat to Blantyre City. Climate change is expected to further increase frequency and intensity of these events. The overall goal of this …
Geospatial Technologies
This study assesses the trends and relationships between climatic variables—rainfall and temperature—and tomato production in the Mpingu EPA from 2012 to 2023. Utilizing the Mann-Kendall trend test, the analysis reveals …
Climate change
The morphology or physical form of a river plays a vital role in shaping the surrounding environment and impacting the lives of communities residing along its banks. This study examines …
Climate change
LPG is the abbreviated name for liquefied petroleum gas – the generic name for mixtures of light hydrocarbons, predominantly propane and butane, that change from a gaseous to liquid state …
Natural Resources Governance and Economics
2023

ANALYSING THE EFFICIENCY OF ROOFTOP RAINWATER HARVESTING

Ezekiel Mtambo Mr Thokozani Kapichi
This study sought to analyse the efficiency of rooftop rainwater harvesting (RRWH) in T/A Chimaliro of Thyolo district towards a successful realisation of WASH in the era of climate change …
Disaster Management
2023

ASSESSING THE PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACTS OF FLOODS

Caleb Singano Mr Vincent Katonda
Malawi is highly vulnerable to the impacts of extreme weather events given its location along the great African Rift Valley, rapid population growth, unsustainable urbanization, climate variability and change, and …
Geospatial Analysis
2022

DESIGN OF PARABOLIC SOLAR COOKER

Joseph Nyirenda Mr Austin Nyirenda
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 …
Hybrid Systems
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 …
Climate Change Adaptation
Agricultural activities in Malawi depend largely on rainfall-fed. Rainfall onset is defined as the period, at the beginning of the rainy season, when rainfall distribution has become adequate for crop …
Meteorology