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River Pollution in Harare
(Geographical Association of Zimbabwe (GAZ), 1992-03)
Since Independence, Harare has undergone major growth, both in size and population density. This has led to increasing pressure being placed on rivers draining the Greater Harare area, in terms of the legal and illegal ...
In search of a New Management Regime on the Northern Shores of Lake Kariba
(Centre For Applied Social Sciences (CASS) (UZ), 1996-02)
The Zambian side of the Lake Kariba fishery has been characterised by a near 'open access' regime. Fishers have set-up settlements anywhere on the fishery and in most cases did not observe fishing regulations in force. ...
Garden Irrigation Using Collector Wells: Experiences from a First Scheme in Southeast Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications., 1995)
The research described in this report has the potential to improve sustainability of agriculture by reducing farmer reliance on extensive farming systems. The overall aim of the project is to promote the use of small ...
Wetlands and Water Harvesting as Resources in Communal Farmers' Food Security: A Case from Zvishavane
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications., 1995)
Although a large part of the Zimbabwean population is living in and dependent on semi- arid and sandy-soil areas, the cultivation of the wetlands is still severely restricted by law. As during colonial times, environmental ...
Improving Water Use Efficiency in Garden Irrigation: Experiences from the Lowveld Research Station, Southeast Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications., 1995)
In dry regions, access to irrigation systems is the principle factor effecting garden size and success. In rural areas, efficient irrigation can allow more families to benefit from a particular water source and can improve ...
The Smallholder Farm as an Appropriate Water Management Unit in Wetland Development
(University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Publications., 1995)
Rising population pressures in Africa have caused the agricultural use of wetlands to become increasingly important. Developing large surface irrigation infrastructures, as Asia did during the sixties and seventies, often ...