Malawi University of Science and Technology

Socioeconomic inequalities and spatial dependence in multidimensional household water–energy–food nexus deprivation in Malawi

Access to safe drinking water, modern energy and adequate food is fundamental to household well-being, yet many households in Malawi continue to experience overlapping deprivations across these essential resources. Although water, energy and food systems are inherently interdepen...

Leveraging GIS-based multi-criteria analysis for flood-prone area detection in Nsanje District, Malawi

Flooding remains one of the most severe and recurrent natural hazards in sub-Saharan Africa, posing persistent threats to rural livelihoods, infrastructure, and environmental stability. In Malawi, the Lower Shire River Valley, particularly Nsanje district, is highly vulnerable to...

Talking climate, growing change: communication pathways and farmer adoption of resilient practices in Techiman, Ghana

Abstract Climate change poses significant challenges to smallholder agriculture in Ghana, threatening food security and rural livelihoods. Effective communication of climate-resilient agricultural practices is therefore critical to enhance farmers’ adaptive capacity. Using a desc...

Influence of botanical origin, processing techniques, and adulteration on the physicochemical and optical properties of honey from Northern Malawi

This study evaluated the influence of botanical origin, processing technique, and brown sugar syrup adulteration on the physicochemical and optical properties of honey from Northern Malawi, while assessing the suitability of conventional quality parameters for detecting adulterat...

Co-designing community energy resilience: insights from a Bondo mini-grid in Southern Malawi

Abstract Background Rural communities in Malawi remain highly vulnerable to livelihood shocks due to limited access to reliable and affordable energy. Strengthening energy resilience requires participatory approaches that integrate technical, social, and economic dimensions. This...

Fuel Diversification as a Risk Management Strategy: Household Cooking Energy Choices Under Uncertainty in Urban Malawi

Clean cooking transitions in Sub-Saharan Africa remain limited despite increasing access to modern energy, highlighting the need to extend traditional demand-side approaches by incorporating risk and uncertainty into household decision-making. This study examines household energy...