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Wetlands are essential for the natural function of ecosystems, because they regulate floods and have many other significant functions. However, land use-land cover (LULC) changes are the main drivers of wetland deterioration globally, and Zambia is no exception. This study examined LULC changes...

Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are receiving increased attention in the environment due to their link to lifestyles diseases like hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. This research aimed at assessing the presence and quantities of heavy metals and organic EDCs in...

Vulnerability refers to the degree to which human and environmental systems are likely to experience harm due to perturbation or stress. This study investigates the vulnerability of Zambezi headwaters in Ikelenge District, North-Western Province of Zambia, to potential contaminants using...

Mining is the main source of export income and contributes significantly to the Zambian gross domestic product. Besides its contributions to exports, the mining industry plays a pivot role in the economic and socio-political development of Zambia. It also provides essential mineral based raw...

Human access to water and sanitation services is essential to sustainable development. However, people living in unplanned settlements still lack water and sanitation services. Monze town lies in the Southern Province of Zambia and it consists of both planned and unplanned settlements. Southern...

The mining sector is one of the major employers of the Zambian labour force. When the mine closes, communities may experience harshness of life. Therefore, this study endeavoured to unearth the impact of mine closure on the communities of Luanshya district of Zambia. The study was qualitative in...

The world population continues to grow, with Africa projected to reach 2.4 billion people by the year 2050. This increase in population has resulted in a high demand for goods and services, which has subsequently triggered an increase in demand for mineral resources. Zambia, being a mineral rich...

The mining industry is one of the key economic drivers in Zambia and has tremendously grown since its genesis in the early 1900’s. Zambia is one of the largest copper producers in Africa and the world and this translates to thousands of tonnes of mining waste accumulated over the years. Mine...

The mining industry in Zambia is one of the sectors that contributes greatly to the country’s economy by contributing greatly to the Gross Domestic Product and according to the latest EITI report, the extractive sector accounts directly for 9.9% of GDP and 78.4% of exports in Zambia. With this at...

Floodplains are among the most dynamic, productive, diverse, and threatened ecosystems in the world. Their interactions between ground and surface water is a key element in understanding the resilience of floodplains to hydrological changes, especially with the advent of climate change and...