South Africa retains its status as the most unequal nation globally. While this assertion may appear unbelievable, it holds true when considering the Gini coefficient of 0.63 recorded in 2023. This metric serves as a persistent reminder of one of...
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....
South Africa faces a formidable challenge as it contends with one of the driest climates globally, averaging a mere 464mm of rain annually, far below the global average of 786mm. The severity of this crisis is heightened by the climate catastrophe,...
In the shadow of South Africa’s industrial heartland and densely populated regions looms a water crisis of unprecedented proportions, poised to compound the nation’s economic struggles. Rand Water, Africa’s foremost bulk-water...
