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Understanding dynamics occurring in land utilization and land cover is essential for analysing and assessing long-term transformations. These transformations in land cover primarily result from deforestation, which involves the conversion of forests into other land cover types such as...

Water scarcity is a global challenge, affecting sustainable development, human well-being and ecosystem health. In Zambia, the Kafue River Basin, an important economic and ecological resource, faces growing water demand that exceeds its natural supply and supply capacity, leading to resource...

Wetlands are among the most productive natural ecosystems in the world, providing essential ecosystem services such as water that benefits human health, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and facilitating economic activities. However, a 64% to 71% of wetlands have been lost globally since 1900,...

Water insecurity in Zambia's Kafue River Basin (KRB) is rising due to climate change, land-use change and increased water abstraction. The role of forests in the hydrological cycle, particularly through evapotranspiration (ET) has not been adequately explored. This study addressed this gap. The...

This study investigated the biomagnification impact of elevated iron levels in mine effluent on human health around Nampundwe Mine area in Shibuyunji District of Zambia. Nampundwe Mine produces massive Pyrite (FeS2) with minor Pyrrhotite (FeS) and chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) used in copper smelters....

Nkana Synclinorium Mine is in the Southern part of the Nkana mining license area in Kitwe. The mine has been an underground operation since 1930 when the first shaft was sunk at Central Shaft. Vertical Crater Retreat (CVR) and Sub-Level Curving (SLC) are the main copper ore mining methods used at...

Mufulira Mine has been in operation since 1933. The Mine is situated on the Copperbelt region of Zambia. It is predominantly rich in copper mineralization. Due to increase in mine depth which currently stands at 1,557 m, the mine has been experiencing geomechanical challenges such as rock...

The Upper Zambezi Catchment (UZC) of Sub-Saharan Africa, is among the areas most susceptible to the effects of climate change. Significant challenges for water management are brought on by rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns and an increase in the frequency of droughts. In this area,...

This study has demonstrated that artificial concrete pillars can stabilize the active stopes, especially in broader sections of the orebodies intercepted with geotechnical challenges such as high-stress change, spalling, slabbing, sloughing, etc. FLAC3D numerical code was successfully used to...

This study investigates the characteristics of soil from an old Uchi Tailing Dump in Kitwe, Zambia, through field sampling and analysis. Soil samples were systematically collected using a grid sampling techniques to inform future environmentally responsible restoration strategies. Particle size...