I'm
Tendai Davies Makoni
GIS Specialist, Information Management Officer, Cartographer, Environmentalist
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I am a passionate geospatial technology professional with over 8 years of diverse experience delivering impactful GIS and data-driven solutions across agriculture,telecommunications, mining, humanitarian, and environmental sectors. My expertise spans the full GIS lifecycle—from data capturing, georeferencing, and digitizing, to advanced spatial analysis, database management, and visualization. I have successfully led multiple projects involving custom GIS application development, data automation, and integration, consistently ensuring data quality and integrity. Throughout my career, I have supported organizations and communities by transforming complex geospatial data into actionable insights—building dashboards, interactive maps, and reports that empower smarter decision-making. I have also mentored teams and fostered collaborative environments where innovation and technical excellence thrive. With a strong focus on real-world impact, I bring both technical depth and strategic vision to every project. I am always eager to connect, learn, and collaborate with professionals who share a passion for leveraging geospatial intelligence to solve complex challenges and drive sustainable development.
GIS & Data Services
95%
Data Analysis & Information Management
95%
Research and Consultancy
85%
Business Intelligence
85%
What I do
Cartography & Map production
Georeferencing & Geocoding
Operational GIS Database Management
Remote Sensing
GIS Training
GIS Technical Support
Designing data collection tools
Data collection services
Data cleaning, profiling & validation
Data storage/Warehousing
Data analysis & visualisation
Data Reporting
Environmental Impact Assessment
Baseline Survey
Monitoring & Evaluation
Geo-marketing
Market analysis
GIS Strategic Action Planning
Product Analysis
Market Segmentation
My Resume
From Blog
KoBo Collect and Power BI are powerful tools for crime data collection and analysis. KoBo Collect enables field officers or community members to capture crime reports in real time, even in remote areas without internet access. It supports customized forms with GPS, timestamps, and severity ratings, ensuring accurate and consistent crime data collection. Power BI complements this by turning raw crime data into interactive dashboards and visual reports. It allows users to analyse trends over time, map crime hotspots, compare incidents by district, type, or gender, and monitor severity levels. Together, these tools provide a complete solution—from capturing crime incidents in the field to analyzing patterns and informing decision-makers. This integration enhances responsiveness, supports strategic policing, and helps allocate resources effectively. For crime analysis, KoBo Collect and Power BI improve transparency, data accuracy, and timely reporting, enabling smarter crime prevention and public safety planning.
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Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that transmit diseases like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever to humans and animals. These illnesses often cause fever, fatigue, rash, and joint or muscle pain. Ticks thrive in grassy or wooded areas and are most active in warm weather. Preventing tick bites involves using repellents, wearing long clothing, and checking for ticks after outdoor activity. In livestock and pets, regular dipping using acaricides is an effective method to control tick infestations and reduce disease risk. Early detection, prompt tick removal, and consistent preventive practices help minimize the impact of tickborne diseases.
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Zimbabwe faces a growing challenge in balancing public safety with the need to address crime and drug abuse. The increasing availability of illicit substances, particularly among young people, has contributed to rising concerns about theft, violence, and other criminal activities linked to substance dependency. Drug abuse can negatively affect health, education, employment, and family stability, creating broader social and economic consequences for communities. Law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking and related crimes through arrests, awareness campaigns, and community policing initiatives. However, sustainable solutions require a multi-sectoral approach involving government institutions, schools, healthcare providers, civil society organizations, and local communities. Prevention programs, rehabilitation services, youth empowerment initiatives, and employment opportunities can help address the root causes of drug abuse and crime. Strengthening public awareness, improving access to treatment services, and promoting community participation are essential for enhancing public safety and fostering safer, healthier, and more resilient communities across Zimbabwe.
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Zimbabwe contributes a relatively small share of global greenhouse gas emissions, but it remains vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The country's main sources of greenhouse gas emissions include energy production, transportation, agriculture, deforestation, and industrial activities. Agriculture is a significant contributor through livestock emissions and land-use practices, while the reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation and transport also increases carbon emissions. Deforestation caused by fuelwood collection, land clearing, and agricultural expansion reduces the country's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The effects of climate change in Zimbabwe include more frequent droughts, unpredictable rainfall patterns, water shortages, and reduced agricultural productivity, which threaten food security and livelihoods. To address these challenges, Zimbabwe is promoting renewable energy, sustainable land management, reforestation programs, and climate-smart agricultural practices. Strengthening environmental policies and investing in green technologies can help reduce emissions while supporting sustainable economic development and climate resilience.
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