Water has been on the minds of South Africans since the full extent of the drought took effect in many regions of the country, which weighed down heavily on many related sectors in the country, such as agriculture and trade. Water infrastructure is...
Flexibility and water infrastructure are not normally associated with one another. But, just as power generation has evolved over the past two decades, the water and wastewater sectors are starting to adjust to the challenges of higher demand,...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has pledged to spend R10.8 billion this financial year to address infrastructure challenges. The money will be split between various grants and programmes in order to maximise infrastructure...
Our relation to water is ambivalent: when we are thinking about it we imagine the crystal clear source of life, yet in the urban area our water treatment is a mess. Literally. But wasting water like that is no longer an option. It’s time to...
With the ongoing drought placing increasing stress on South Africa’s water resources, South Africa has agreed to partner with Iran to develop desalination plants to boost water supplies. This announcement comes after South Africa last year recorded...
South Africa is preparing to shield itself against the fall-out of climate change following the devastating drought. South Africa is a fundamentally water-constrained economy. Water strategist at the University of the Free State, Anthony Turton,...
KSB Pumps and Valves has released its highly efficient range of Amarex KRT submersible motor pumps for handling municipal and industrial waste water in an effective and cost effective manner. Taking their cue from previous models, KSB engineers...
The 2016 South African Youth Water Prize (SAYWP) Provincial Competitions are well underway with several winners announced. The provincial winners will represent their respective provinces during the national SAYWP later this year where they will...
The 6th Africa Water Week will take place from 18 to 22 July 2016 in Tanzania. Considered Africa’s flagship water event, Africa Water Week represents a political commitment at the highest level for creating platform to discuss and collectively seek...
