(2016-07) Chuma, Constant; Hlatywayo, Dumisani J.; Midzi, Vunganai; Gumbo, Mervyn; Muchingami, Innocent; Mashingaidze, Robin T
Exploration of groundwater occurrence becomes complex if there is inadequate information to explain the its dynamics. The paper compares the major aquifers found in Zimbabwe in order to maximise the exploration
of groundwater in the semi-arid regions. Geophysical and geospatial tools have proved to be useful tools in divining for groundwater in different geological settings. Crystalline basement aquifers are characterised
by impervious rock which confines water in the upper layers whilst Kalahari sands provide high yielding unconsolidated aquifers. Transmissivity and conductivity decreases with depth in crystalline whilst the
reverse is true for Kalahari sands.