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This study assessed the unintended consequences of humanitarian disaster aid in promoting disaster risks in GVH Savala, TA Makhwira, Chikwawa district, Malawi. Chikwawa is the one of the most persistently …

The release of untreated or poorly treated domestic wastewater containing inorganic anions such as nitrate and sulphate causes major environmental and public health problems in Malawi. Conventional wastewater treatment systems …

The rapid urbanization of Lilongwe City has led to an increase of construction and excavation activities in Lilongwe city, generating high volumes of excess soil that are often mismanaged, which …

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 …

Current global rate of sand mining in river channels is unsustainable, and in Malawi the activity going on unregulated. This study established the morphological effects of sand mining in Luchenza …

GIS-based information is increasingly vital for the dissemination of flood information, aiding in early warning to flood-prone communities and informing the general public about the current flood conditions for responses. …

The global increase in petrol filling stations (PFSs) reflects the rising demand for petroleum products. In many developing nations, however, numerous new PFSs fail to meet essential operational standards. Neglecting …

The devastating landslides triggered by Cyclone Freddy in March 13–15, 2023 on Midima Hill in Mikolongwe, Chiradzulu District, caused significant damage to crops, farmland, livestock, and infrastructure, highlighting the significant …

Evaporation losses from fixed gasoline storage tank are major Challenge, especially in developing nations like Malawi where energy security and economic efficiency are vital. With the purpose to quantify both …

Landslide susceptibility is an important topic mainly because its geospatial analysis provides a useful tool for planning, disaster management, and hazard mitigation. In this study, the aim is to identify …

In the era of information, effective survey systems are essential for making sound decisions in all sectors of research, governance, and business. However, many traditional survey systems—especially in developing countries …

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 …