Momba, Chisomo(University of Malawi - The Polytechnic, 2020-12-01)
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is crucial for sustainable infrastructure development and plays a key role in the socio-economic development and overall poverty reduction. Among the technological ...
Thawani, Lemelani Davidson Sebastian(University of Malawi - The Polytechnic, 2016-08-01)
The aim of the study was to explore the factors affecting the implementation of WASH projects in primary schools in Zomba Rural. The specific objectives of the study were to: critically analyse factors that enhance the ...
Chidulo, George Wilson Francis(University of Malawi - The Polytechnic, 2019-09-01)
Wastewater disposal study was conducted in Blantyre City to establish status of wastewater disposal and determine volume of wastewater generated per residential land use category, and assess pollution impact of effluent ...
Hauya, Flora Khanje(University of Malawi - The Polytechnic, 2019-09-01)
The increasing complexity of infrastructure projects and the environment within which they are delivered place greater pressure on construction managers to deliver projects on time, within budget and free from defects. A ...
Mwakatobe, Bertha F.(University of Malawi - The Polytechnic, 2024-07-01)
Road infrastructure is the backbone of sustainable development of any country. Worldwide there is a direct relationship between road development and economic development. A well-maintained road network acts as a catalyst ...
Manda, Derick Suzgo(University of Malawi - The Polytechnic, 2008-02-01)
The aim of the study was to analyse the effectiveness of the lowest evaluated tender award system in road construction, a case study of Roads Authority of Malawi. This was important because the procurement function helps ...
Gwerere_Kapudzama, Owen Isaac(University of Malawi - The Polytechnic, 20-10-14)
his study evaluated impacts of water shortages at Chichiri and Bvumbwe Prisons on human health of inmates in relation to sanitation and hygiene at Chichiri and Bvumbwe Prisons in Blantyre and in Thyolo Districts, respectively ...
Mbawuwo Mwafulirwa, Dominic(University of Malawi - The Polytechnic, 2016-09-01)
This thesis had one main objective to address, i.e., analyse factors influencing time overruns in road maintenance projects funded by Roads Fund Administration through Fuel Levy and undertaken by the Roads Authority in ...
Namizinga, George Limbani(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2017-03-01)
Blantyre Water Board (BWB) piloted an Information Communication and Technology-based metering system to improve its efficiency in water metering and collection of revenue. BWB did not make any deliberate plans to document ...
Chirwa, Emmanuel Felix Stone(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2017-07-01)
Effects of human settlement within the catchment of Mpira Dam were investgated to measure contribution of human activity around Mpira Dam towards nutrient loading in the water. The study estimated the levels of nutrients ...
Mwafulirwa, Dominic Mbawuwo(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2016-09-01)
This thesis had one main objective to address, i.e., analyse factors influencing time overruns in road maintenance projects funded by Roads Fund Administration through Fuel Levy and undertaken by the Roads Authority in ...
Piyo, Bright H.(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2016-12-01)
The study evaluates and characterises pressure in the existing Water Distribution System at Thyolo Boma. It investigates major factors causing pipe failures leading to high physical water losses with overall Non-Revenue ...
Hudge, Blessings Ndawaberanji Chaphadzika(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2017-12-01)
University buildings require maintenance in order to create conducive environment that supports and stimulates learning, teaching, innovation, and research. The prime objective of maintenance is to ensure, as far as ...
Mpokonyoka Ngwira, Gibson(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2012-08-01)
This is a case study investigating road traffic accidents in Malawi. Apart from assessing risks to road accidents and burden of crash injuries the study also identifies significant risk factors or safety factors that have ...
Banda, Ephraim(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2016-12-01)
While most studies have acknowledged growth of unplanned low income settlements and challenges associated with the settlements in developing countries, there have not been studies to assess their impacts on performance of ...
Mhango, Victoria(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2017-02-01)
The construction industry is an integral part of the development process in Malawi as it seeks to reduce poverty through infrastructure development. Roads construction is one of the major activities in infrastructure ...
Lungu, Mathews Sahel(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2017-03-01)
Building infrastructure projects in Malawi’s local authorities are unreasonably delayed and ultimately abandoned. This is due to several factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors leading to the ...
Msongole, Stanford, Sunday(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2017-03-01)
Energy is prime mover of all economic sectors. Therefore, efficient use of energy in the water sector would contribute to sustainable development. There are many social, economic and environmental benefits that can be ...
Chagunda, Jephitar Gibson-Lloyd(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2017-05-01)
The aim of the study is to highlight challenges in road infrastructure development projects in Malawi. The research has outlined causes of the challenges in the road infrastructure development projects as well as described ...
Vwemu, Misheck, Arden(University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, 2016-12-01)
Globally, municipal authorities have ultimate and direct responsibility to manage Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) collection services. Many cities in developing countries record low coverage on MSW collection services owing ...