• Intrahousehold equality and climate change adaptation: a comparative study of Bwengu and Lisasadzi areas in Mzimba and Kasungu, Malawi 

  Msolola, Hope (2025-04)

  Climate change poses a serious threat to agricultural production, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Women are more vulnerable because of norms that put them at a disadvantage concerning ownership of productive assets, ...
• Assessing Rehabilitation and Recidivism in Zomba, Mzuzu and Bzyanzi Prisons in Malawi 

  Nyambwani, Sanderson Plaswell Chavula (2025-04)

  This study explored the influence of rehabilitation programs on recidivism in Malawi, specifically focusing on the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs provided by the Malawi Prison Service. Despite ongoing efforts to ...
• Determinants of household participation in the social cash transfer programme and its effects on children food and dietary intake in Malawi 

  Mankhwala, Innocent Eric (2025-04)

  Undernutrition in Malawi is a complex issue with various contributing factors, among which inadequate dietary intake plays a crucial role. Improving the dietary intake and nutritional status of children is paramount ...
• The influence of exit strategies on perceived sustainability of community-based projects in traditional authority Phambala, Ntcheu district 

  Chiwowa, Catherine (2025-04-24)

  The sustainability of community-based development projects (CBPs) post-donor withdrawal remains a major challenge. This study explores how exit strategies affect the perceived sustainability of CBPs in Traditional ...
• Contributions of teaching methods towards youth's choice of agricultural livelihood: A case of secondary schools in Mzimba south, Malawi. 

  Mkandawire, Tapiwa Jemina (2025-04)

  This research was aimed at ‘assessing the contribution of teaching methods used in secondary schools in promoting youth’s choice of agriculture as a source of livelihood’. This study was motivated by the high unemployment ...
• Availability and utilization of sexual reproductive health services among female sex workers in Malawi: a case study of Mzimba township 

  Jere, Lindiwe (2025-04-22)

  The study assessed the availability and utilization of Sexual Reproductive Health Services (SRHS) among Female Sex Workers (FSWs), using a case study of Mzimba Township. The study’s objectives were to examine the perceptions ...
• Contributions of circular economy practices to waste management in Mzuzu city, Malawi 

  Ngwemba, Edward Blessings (2024-12)

  Mzuzu City faces significant environmental challenges such as waste management, water scarcity, and air pollution. The lack of circular economy (CE) practices in Mzuzu prevents the city from moving towards a more sustainable ...
• Patriarchy and gender relations analysis in agriculture: case of T/A Chindi, Mzimba 

  Chile, Tionge A.S. (2025-05-04)

  This study assessed the relationship between patriarchy, gender relations and agricultural productivity, focusing on how these dynamics shape gender relations and contributions within agricultural systems. Using qualitative ...
• A Qualitative assessment of community participation in public infrastructure development projects: the case of Luwinga ward, Mzuzu 

  Kapondera, Sylvester (2025-05-09)

  The study is about an assessment of community participation in public infrastructure development projects. Studies show that community participation in development projects instill a sense of accountability, ownership and ...
• Assessing vulnerability to drought risk and dry spells amongst small holder farmers in bowe extension planning area dowa Malawi 

  Sidira, Francis (2024-07-26)

  Effects of climate change such as drought and dry spells directly affect farmers through reduced farm and livestock productivity which makes them vulnerable. The use of the livelihood vulnerability econometric assessment ...
• Impact analysis of village savings and loans associations on sustainable food security and livelihood strategies in TA Kilipula, Karonga District 

  Mkandawire, Isaac, Chalimbana (2024-11)

  Low access to financial services leading to food insecurity and shacky livelihoods continue to challenge most communities in Malawi. As a way to address this challenge, communities have resorted to promoting savings-led ...
• Utilisation of climate information in understanding climate change and adaptation by smallholder farmers: A case study of Phalula Extension Planning Area (EPA), Balaka district 

  Bandawe, Blessings (2024-04)

  Climate change information is crucial for farmers in making informed decisions and adapting to changing conditions. However, scientific weather information is criticised for lacking concise information, while traditional ...
• Approaches used by school governance structures to reduce school drop out in selected primary schools in Mzimba South Education district 

  Banda, Tina Mkokota (2024-02)

  This study explores approaches used by school governance structures in reducing school drop out in selected primary schools in Mzimba South Education District. Specifically, the study sought to establish factors leading ...
• Community participation in government- funded projects: The case of Malawi Education Sector Improvement Project (MESIP) in Chasato zone, Mzimba South, Malawi. 

  Banda, Lovemore Kutani (2024-05)

  This study is about the extent of community participation in government-funded projects such as the Malawi Education Sector Improvement Programme (MESIP). Community participation rhetoric is given prominence in development ...
• Climate change and culture: the influence of traditional cultural beliefs and modern religious values on adaptive capacity to climate change in Bolero, Malawi. 

  Butao, Chikondi Banda (Mzuzu University, 2015)

  The study aimed at determining the influence of traditional cultural beliefs and modern religious values on adaptive capacity to climate change in Bolero. Specifically, the study mapped out traditional cultural practices ...
• Assessment of conservation agriculture adoption in Bolero EPA in Rumphi district of Malawi 

  Banda, Stanislaus Richard Yangazu (Mzuzu University, 2015-06)

  The study assessed factors that influence farmers‘ adoption of Conservation Agriculture and the challenges that farmers face in implementing Conservation Agriculture in Bolero Extension Planning Area (EPA). Data was collected ...
• Factors affecting adoption of compost manure among farmers in Bolero, Rumphi district, Malawi 

  Sakwata, Bernard Everson (Mzuzu University, 2015)

  Low adoption of soil fertility improvement technologies in Malawi and other countries in Sub Saharan Africa is a major concern in the attainment of sustainable food security in the region. This paper examines factors causing ...
• Institutional arrangements and adaptation of climate change mitigation practicesin Bolero- Malawi 

  Luwe, Gift Chiwaula (Mzuzu University, 2015-06-30)

  This study set out to understand reasons smallholder farmers in Bolero fail to uptake expert advice from institutions in mitigating adverse effects of climate change. The study also attempted to understand reasons for local ...
• Adoption of renewable soil fertility management technologies in bolero extension planning area (EPA), Rumphi, Malawi 

  Nyirongo, Chizamsoka (Mzuzu University, 2015)

  The study wanted to understand smallholder farmers’ perceptions of soil fertility levels and climate change and analyzed factors affecting adoption of renewable soil fertility management technologies (RSFMTs), namely ...
• Smallholder farmers’ perceptions and climate change adaptation in Bolero community in Malawi 

  Munthali, Chakufwa Kaulanda (Mzuzu University, 2015)

  Smallholder farmers’ perceptions of climate change are very important for their adoption of adaptation strategies. The study assessed smallholder farmers’ perceptions of climate variability and climate change adaptation ...

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