The Infrastructure News team had an incredible experience at IFAT Africa, where professionals, innovators, and companies from across the continent came together to address the future of water and waste management.

It was a real pleasure to welcome partners, clients, and visitors to our stand – sharing ideas, and reinforcing our shared commitment to a more sustainable world. We also took time to visit other exhibitors, discovering new technologies and hearing valuable insights from across the industry.

“The decentralisation of water and wastewater treatment is an exciting trend that will continue to grow. It’s a flexible and resilient alternative that reduces infrastructure strain, is faster to implement and promotes sustainable water management by supporting localised reuse.”

Tim Fisher, process engineering manager, WEC Water

“As an OEM in the waste management sector, we are excited to see an increased level of investment into paper diversion and recycling. This has had a direct impact on a growing demand for our paper shredding and baling equipment.”

Chulumanco Myataza, Roki Waste

“Endress+Hauser is a trusted global partner in the water and wastewater sector, delivering cutting-edge measurement instrumentation, intelligent digital solutions, and expert support to help utilities and industries ensure water quality, optimise performance, and maintain regulatory compliance. From protecting drinking water to improving wastewater treatment efficiency, Endress+Hauser is committed to making every drop count. Protect. Conserve. Enhance.”

Terene Govender, Jnr WWW industry developer, Endress + Hauser

“We are a manufacturer of large-diameter HDPE pipes ranging from 400 mm to 3.5 m in diameter for bulk water, sewage, stormwater. We use a German technology that has been in use for over six decades and are the 36th licensee worldwide. Our pipes are lightweight and easy to install. Our state-of-the-art, 8289 square meter plant is authorized with ISO 2015:9001 registration to complete quality assurance.”

Johan, Pianoboard Krah Pipes

“Water is something that affects us every day, and Hach is playing a pivotal role in protecting the quality and quantity of water. We are a well-known, well respected brand that is dedicated to making water analysis better – faster, simpler, greener and more informative – so you get it right the first time, every time.”

Kagiso Ramoadi, regional sales manager, Hach

“As a membrane consulting company, we have had some brilliant interaction with waste management and mining companies at IFAT. From microfiltration to reverse osmosis, we supply plants with solutions to almost any filtration challenge.”

Thomas Coetzee, engineering manager, Memcon

“We fund the entire value chain of the water sector, from water resources (dams, tunnels, bulk water infrastructure) to water services (treatment plants, reservoirs, pipelines). We also fund alterative water sources like desalination plants, reuse and rainwater harvesting. We operate on most of the African continent. Our most prominent project that we are funding right now is Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, and have a growing presence in the mining, industrial and even tourism sector in terms of supporting greater water security.”

Thabo Kabini, senior specialist: Water Infrastructure SBU, Industrial Development Corporation

“We have had some great panel discussions at IFAT Africa. As part of our stakeholder centric strategy, which is focused on making change on the ground, the WRC is calling for partnerships to scale up water and sanitation solutions in Africa.”

Philip Majeke, commercialisation manager, Water Research Commission

“We are the world’s largest privately held manufacturer of analytical and scientific instruments. Over and above our wide array of quality instrumentation, Hanna excels with its after sales support with regards to training, maintenance and technical assistance.”

Saadiya Sewnarain, sales and business development manager, Hanna Instruments

“The Association of Waste Managers in Nigeria aims to promote a cleaner, safer environment in the country – with the view of the defining integrated solid waste management. We represent over 2000 micro, small and medium enterprises, professionals and other entities that are involved in the collection, transportation, segregation, recycling and the implementation of a circular economy in Nigeria. I am super proud of the ‘can do’ and ‘make it happen’ spirit in my country.”

Adebola Olugbenga, national president, Association of Waste Managers in Nigeria

“Ion Exchange Safic (Pty) Ltd is a joint venture between Ion Exchange India, a pioneer water and wastewater treatment company since over six decades; Safic is a local South African company in the field of cleaning solutions involved in manufacturing sanitation chemicals and represents top international companies for cleaning equipment for Industry, institutions and for home, since over four decades. In addition to our many interesting projects on the continent, we are excited about a learning water academy that we are setting up. In India, we have already implemented a learning academy in partnership with the University of Mumbai and we are going to set up something similar here. This will be both theoretical and practical training. It will be a way of giving back to vital sector in the country.”

Gourish Chakravorty, CEO, Ion Exchange Safic