Bulk infrastructure is now part of the targets and actions for Vision 2030, which are the guiding principles of the National Water Resources Strategy 2 (NWRS2). Addressing Parliament during her Budget Vote 2015/16 last week the Minister of Water...
This year saw South Africa launching many major infrastructure projects. In this two part article we will take a look at some of them. De Hoop Dam President Jacob Zuma officially opened the R3 billion, 347-million cubic metre De Hoop Dam in...
Botswana’s president has called on the public to manage water resources carefully as the country continues to face significant water challenges. President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama said recurring drought was challenging the government’s...
An additional $15.435 million financing for Phase II of Lesotho’s Water Sector Improvement Project has been approved by the World Bank. This project will further support the long-term sustainability of the Metolong Dam and Water Supply Program,...
The procurement process for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is about to begin. The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority says it expects Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project to be completed by mid-2023. The...
The people of South Africa and Lesotho are already reaping the benefits of Phase I of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), says the Department of Water (DWA). Phase I involved the construction of the 72MW ‘Muela Hydropower Station. Under...
South Africa and Lesotho have officially launched the second phase of a massive water transfer project, their biggest joint infrastructure investment to date. Work on the 14-billion-rand ($1.3-billion, 950-million-euro) second phase of the Lesotho...
The Department of Water Affairs is making good progress in efforts to eradicate unlawful irrigation in the Vaal River System by 2014, according to a statement released by the Department’s spokesperson Linda Page on 24 July 2013. “The focused effort...
The cost of servicing Gauteng with water is becoming more and more costly but the province has put efficient water usage as a priority goal. At a water indaba in Johannesburg, Nirali Shah, risk manager for Deloitte and Touche highlighted concerns...
