Browsing by Author "Mmopelwa, G."
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Access to water in gazetted and ungazetted rural settlements in Ngamiland, Botswana
Mazvimavi, D.; Mmopelwa, G. (Elservier, www.elsevier.com, 2006)Lack of access to safe or improved water supply in developing countries is a major global concern, since water is a basic need for sustenance. Programmes aimed at improving access to safe water have been implemented in ... -
Access to water in gazetted and ungazetted rural settlements in Ngamiland, Botswana
Mazvimavi, D.; Mmopelwa, G. (Elsevier, www.elsevier.com/locate/pce, 2006)Lack of access to safe or improved water supply in developing countries is a major global concern, since water is a basic need for sustenance. Programmes aimed at improving access to safe water have been implemented in ... -
Biomass production and economic value of Phragmites australis Reedbeds in the Southern Okavango Delta, Botswana
Murray-Hudson, M.; Mmopelwa, G. (Global Science Books, http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/, 2011)Most work globally on Phragmites spp. has been done in temperate northern hemisphere localities, where winter low temperatures and short day lengths cause a seasonal decrease in growth. In this study, we report above-ground ... -
Conflict resolution and management between local fishers and tour operators in the Okavango Delta's panhandle, Botswana
Mosepele, K.; Mmopelwa, G.; Kgathi, D.L.; Setswalo, A.; Mosepele, B. (Scientific Research Publishing, http://www.scirp.org/, 2015-04-22)Conflicts among different fisher groups are a global concern, and the Okavango Delta fishery is no exception, which is composed of commercial, subsistence and recreational fishers. Possibly due to conflicting value/use ... -
Constraints and potentials of the fish market in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mmopelwa, G.; Ngwenya, B.N. (Academic Journals, 2010-12-04)The Okavango Delta is the largest multi-species and multi-gear fishery in Botswana. However, there is lack of an understanding of the nature of fish market in the Delta. The objectives of the survey were (1) to identify ... -
Economic sustainability of Jatropha cultivation for biodiesel production: Lessons from Southern Africa
Mmopelwa, G.; Kgathi, D.L.; Kashe, K.; Chanda, R. (Omics International, https://www.omicsonline.org, 2017-11-18)Growth of Jatropha carcus in southern African countries is a new endeavor. Claims that jatropha has ability to grow in marginal lands, multiple benefits, potential to increase energy security and mitigate climate change, ... -
Environmental variability and the fishery dynamics of the Okavango Delta, Botswana: the case of subsistence fishing
Mmopelwa, G.; Mosepele, K.; Mosepele, B.; Moleele, N.; Ngwenya, B. (Blackwell Publishing, http://www.blackwellpublishing.com, 2009)The hydrological regime of the Okavango River Basin is the main driver of ecological change in the delta. The delta supports a small-scale fishery which is a source of livelihood for communities within its fringes. The ... -
Household willingness to pay for reliability of water supply and quality in chobe suburb of Maun: An application of the contingent valuation method
Mmopelwa, G.; Kgathi, D.L.; Masamba, W.R.L.; Thukuza, A. (Botswana Society, 2005)Water supply in Maun is unreliable and unpredictable, and most households experience water shortage all year round. Coping strategies for households include water storage in tanks. Water quality is also poor due to its ... -
Potential impacts of biofuel development on food security in Botswana: A contribution to energy policy
Kgathi, Donald, L.; Mfundisi, K.B.; Mmopelwa, G.; Mosepele, K. (Elsevier, www.elsevier.com/locate/enpol, 2012-04)Biofuel development continues to be a critical development strategy in Africa because it promises to be an important part of the emerging bio-economy. However, there is a growing concern that the pattern of biofuel development ... -
Tourists’ perceptions and their willingness to pay for park fees: A case study of self-drive tourists and clients for mobile tour operators in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
Mmopelwa, G.; Kgathi, D.L.; Molefhe, L. (Elsevier http://www.linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0261517706001440, 2007)Moremi game reserve (MGR) in northern Botswana is one of southern Africa’s most popular destination because of its impressive wildlife and wilderness areas. To maintain the wilderness nature of the park and game reserve, ...