ABSTRACT Rural roads are very cardinal to the socio-economic development of the rural population. They enhanced increased agricultural production, facilitate access to educational and health facilities and provide spatial interaction among rural communities. However, in Nigeria, the condition of rural roads is pathetic. More than 70% of rural road network is in deplorable condition, which is due partly to inadequate finance, weak technical knowhow of personnel, the use of heavy equipment, of...
A B S T R A C T Wetland degradation and loss has persisted in developing countries due to existence of poor institutional frameworks supporting wetland governance. Therefore, wetland ecosystem services that support the livelihoods of most subsistence populations in rural areas are concomitantly lost. This paper explores the nature and consequences of institutional arrangements governing wetland access, utilization and conservation in six communal wetlands in Zimbabwe. Data were collected thro...
Abstract The study was carried out to assess the various ways Uzere mangrove forest is utilized by the forest edge communities. Data were obtained from 300 residents within the three communities in Uzere Kingdom using systematic random sampling. The study employed questionnaires to elicit information on the uses of the mangrove forest, the socio-economic factors that influence uses. Data obtained were analysed using simple statistics and correlation analysis. All the respondents use the for...
ABSTRACT Global population distribution datasets have been used in a lot of studies and research programmes including public health research due to their availability and large scale geographical coverage. Their increasing application in maternal and perinatal studies has increased the implications of the data extracted from the datasets. The newly developed SDGs with very high expectations in terms of deliverables in the health care sector require high quality data which reveals the heteroge...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to evaluate the role of Mundi-Mataga irrigation Scheme in improving household food security in Chikure Ward 26 in Mberengwa District. The study specifically sought to assess how the land was allocated to the beneficiaries in the scheme, examine the types of crops grown in the Mundi-Mataga irrigation Scheme, analyse the output trends in the Scheme and assess knowledge of farmers in the Mundi-Mataga irrigation Scheme. The study adopted a triangulation desig...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess industrial waste minimisation through material and energy recovery at Hwange Power Station, Zimbabwe. This project is significant in that it will divulge the opportunities of boosting power output through the use of industrial waste. Most industries in the country are facing challenges in waste management and the nation at large is suffering from power shortages. A detailed descriptive study was undertaken to unveil the potential of boosting power ...
ABSTRACT The research sought to investigate medical waste practices and their potential effects on human scavengers at Inyathi District Hospital dumpsite. Qualitative research design was used in answering the objectives of this study. Thirty health workers were randomly sampled at the hospital whilst purposive sampling was employed in selecting the key informants from Ministry of Health, Inyathi Hospital and Bubi RDC. Questionnaires for health workers, interview guide for scavengers and key i...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the role of community based organizations in sustainable solid waste management. Solid waste management has become a big issue in our day and age at local, national, regional and even at global scale. Community based organizations in developing countries have been done but there are gaps in the real documentation in their full participation in solid waste management, constraints affecting them as well as suggested solutions. The study’s main aim was/is to ide...
ABSTRACT In 2018, between February and June we conducted a study on HLCC around Tarangire NP and observed that agricultural development activities and human population growth have destructed suitable habitats previously occupied by wildlife. This situation had intensified HLCC in sub- Saharan Africa as a result carnivores population is declining due to human revenges for livestock depredated and human attacked. In Tanzania, HWC have been well documented especially in Serengeti NP and Selous...
ABSTRACT The major aim of this research was to examine factors contributing to accident causation at Grate Cooler section from 2005 to 2013.The cross sectional design was used .A stratified random sample method was used. The study population consisted of 165 employees at Grate Cooler Section with a sample of 92 workers which included seven heads of departments. Research instruments which were used to gather data included questionnaires, observations and interviews .The major findings was that...
ABSTRACT This study focused on the critical evaluation of contractors’ occupational safety and health (OSH) in managing accidents at workplace at Zimplats, Selous. The objectives of the study were to analyse causes of accidents in contractors, to evaluate establishment of contractor OSH system, evaluate establishment of contractor OSH management system, determine efficacy of the OSH management system in accidents reduction and to analyse the safety culture of contractors.A cross sectional s...
ABSTRACT The use of relatively high rates of phosphorus (P) is known to result in a build up of P in soils and there are frequent claims that the use of phosphate rocks results in higher residual effects than water soluble sources. Thus the objective of this study was to assess residual P in treatments where relatively larger amounts of P from triple super phosphate (TSP) and Minjingu phosphate rock were applied. Total amount of P applied was 480 kg P /ha applied to Kanhaplic Haplustult at th...