Water is indeed a necessity that sustains life and is universally used by all human beings. The lack of it poses a great risk to the survival of humans. The water crisis that has engulfed certain parts of Ghana, especially its capital, Accra, is...
More than 150 000 Kenyans, including teachers and students in six schools in three semi arid districts will benefit from a Sh71.3 million rain water harvesting grant from the African Development Bank. The grant, which has already been approved...
Residents of KaMadakwa Ndlovu and Emjindini Trust in Barberton, Mpumalanga, go for weeks without water. For years residents in these areas have had to draw water from tanks provided by the Umjindi municipality. Residents said the municipality only...
As droughts become more frequent and water shortages worsen, Kenya is seeing an increase in water thefts and other water-related crimes, police records show. The most common crimes are theft, muggings and illegal disconnections of water pipes by...
The Nailsea-Uganda Water Project is a church-led venture to help an impoverished area of Africa and has the backing of Tearfund, a leading relief and development Christian charity. The idea came from a United Nations millennium goal to end world...
Most of us use far more water at home than we realize. Here are some good home water conservation tips from Patty Kim, of National Geographic’s Green Guide. Patty has numerous tips on how to cut back on water use, from the bathroom to the...
Worldwide the shortage of water is expected to transform corporate and industrial practices, according to a report issued by professional services firm PwC. PwC’s 2012 Water challenges, drivers and solutions study shows that the dwindling supply of...
Executive Secretary of the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) Dr. Canisius Kanangire has advised water officers from the EAC partner states to prevent corruption in the sector as it undermines the provision of services to the people of the...
Failing infrastructure, inadequate investment, bad management and decay pose a threat to SA’s water systems, some of which are on the brink of collapse. In a water-scarce country with erratic and unpredictable rainfall, insufficient...
