Researchers on Wednesday raised concerns over decreased expenditure on water security research amidst serious drought problems across Southern Africa. There are reportedly more than 2 billion people worldwide in countries with severe water...
Various water sector stakeholders in the Northern Cape convened at the Big Hole Protea Hotel in Kimberley recently and were briefed by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) about the importance of registering their water use activities....
Earlier this month delegates gathered for a flagship workshop on Water Science Cooperation for Human Capital Development at the University of Kwazulu- Natal. Dhesigen Naidoo, CEO of the Water Research Commission (WRC) presented the South African...
A new research chair, sponsored by the East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT) will focus on innovation in water research, as well as upping water treatment and management skills in the water sector. The ERWAT Chair in Wastewater Management will be...
Date: 25 – 27 September 2013 Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa Website: https://events.confco.co.za/ei/getdemo.ei?id=350&s=_2P40UC7TH Click HERE for more information about the Symposium Click HERE for the...
New irrigation guidelines for pasture production developed under the auspices of the Water Research Commission (WRC) are proving to farmers that with the efficient application of water and fertiliser the grass can be greener on their side of the...
The slow pace of economic growth along with government delays in awarding tenders continue to limit the recovery of the local infrastructure and construction sector. The downturn may have given some respite to the scarce skills shortage. However,...
