Hand-washing and personal hygiene is key to avoiding the coronavirus. This makes water, the first line of defence against COVID-19. But, many communities are still without water and sanitation.
As we celebrate Water Month and Human Rights Month, the Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) is alarmed by the continued pollution of water sources by communities, municipalities, the agricultural sector, and...
Droughts are not new to Gqeberha (formerly called Port Elizabeth). Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Gqeberha experiences a semi-arid climate with erratic rainfall, making it prone to periodic water scarcity. This has inspired...
“As an economist, I work with our clients to assess the costing and financing of various water projects, as well as the financial impact of not implementing such mitigation strategies. This largely involves assessing water supply and quality risk,...