Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the importance of diversifying South Africa’s water resource mix for water security. The Deputy Minister was addressing the Inaugural Built Environment Indaba hosted by the...
When a drought forced the Tennessee Valley Authority to reduce its hydropower generation, it lost in the region of $300 million. And when a Coca-Cola plant in India started to compete with local farmers for water resources, it eventually shut down....
Water shortages persist in various areas of Johannesburg, prompting scrutiny over the city’s infrastructure and management practices. Experts attribute the ongoing crisis to the aging infrastructure and financial mismanagement within...
Modelling in the water sector contributes to efficient resource management, improved infrastructure design, and better decision-making – ultimately leading to sustainable water use and environmental conservation. By Kerry Grimmer, principal...