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Soil has many properties that are either chemical or physical properties. Examples of physical properties include soil texture, infiltration rate, and bulk density to mention just a few. Soil texture …

Thuchila River is one of the many rivers in Malawi that supports many anthropogenic activities which include irrigation, sand mining, laundry, hygiene and waste disposal. Sand mining is one of …

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 …

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 …

In this study, a crustal thickness model of the Malawi rift is created from the inversion of the EIGEN-6C4 global gravity model. The regularized inversion based on the Gauss- Newton …

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 …

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 …

Impervious surface area (ISA) is a key factor for monitoring urban environment and land development. Automatic mapping of impervious surfaces has attracted growing attention in recent years. Spectral built-up indices …

Changes in land use and land cover have occurred in Blantyre City, Southern Malawi, as a result of high urbanization and population growth. Understanding and quantifying the spatial-temporal dynamics of …

The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), just like many other public institutions in Malawi, is faced with an energy deficit as well as waste management challenges. The institution’s …

Sand, an important fine aggregate material for mortar and mortar mixtures, plays a crucial role in construction, and its quality significantly affects the performance of buildings. Being a product of …

Urban environmental planning must include effective solid waste management, particularly in fast-growing cities like Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu and Zomba. In Zomba city due to a number of factors, including population …