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Jo’burg could face water-shedding

Johannesburg Water has not yet responded to claims that the municipality may face water-shedding. The Times newspaper recently reported that Johannesburg will soon struggle to maintain a reliable water supply to its more than four million...
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Molewa launches Paul Roux Bulk Water Supply Scheme

The Minister for Water and Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa, in conjunction with the Free State Government has launch the Bethlehem / Paul Roux Bulk Water project. The Department of Water (DWA) and Dihlabeng Local Municipality (DLM) launched the...
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Seven modular water plants shipped to DRC

In a logistical feat, a large mining project in the Democratic Republic of Congo has received a total of seven modular water treatment plants – four to treat domestic sewage, and three for supplying drinking water – from Veolia Water Solutions...

Gender and Water

Dr. Barbara van Koppen, Principal Researcher on Poverty, Gender, and Water with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) says “Despite the role of women in supporting households and communities, the patterns of inequality that...

Set Point launches water solutions division

The Set Point Group is pleased to announce the launch of a water division, Set Point Water Solutions, at this year’s WISA Biennial Conference, set to take place from 25-29 May, Mbombela, Mpumalanga. This integrated sourcing division which offers...

Zuma launches Mzimvubu Water Project

President Jacob Zuma has officially launched the Mzimvubu Water Project as part of the country’s infrastructure development program. The government has investment over R12.45 billion in the project. This covers the construction of two dams, a...

R12.5 billion water project expected in the E Cape

A twelve point five billion rand water project is expected to provide clean and safe drinking water to Eastern Cape residents by 2020. President Jacob Zuma officially marked the beginning of construction of the Umzimvubu dam in Tsolo in the...