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The UN warns that the world could face a 40 per cent water shortage by 2030, with Africa – which already suffers from greater levels of water stress than other regions – likely to bear the brunt. The economic impact of the shortfall in water...

By Grace Goodrich, Field Editor TRM Risk Management (TRM) is a pan-African risk advisory business that specializes in advising energy clients and placing insurance policies for the largest and most complex risks on the continent. The Hills’ 25 years of combined insurance Broking & Underwriting experience...

In Brief Overcoming challenge of Non Revenue Water is a big task in Africa HDPE pipes can not only help address the issue of non-revenue water but also a great investment especially for water utilities High-density polyethylene (HDPE ) pipes have gained prominence in recent...

Water and Pumps International ltd had a concept that “from small beginnings are great things wrought”. With a big but precise and clear vision, behold we started! With the strength of purpose, grim determination and a distinctive level of commitment, making a visible and...

May was a big month for solar power announcements in Africa. Algeria endorsed a huge 4GW, five-year solar plan that will install 10 times the nation’s solar power capacity for an investment of $US3.2 billion to $US3.6 billion. Further south, there were significant developments on...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to cities, businesses and people having to adapt to a changing world. Although there are still unknowns, COVID-19 has given rise to new ways of working and living that have encouraged people to appreciate what is around them and brought...

Following South Africa’s approval of its revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2019), the African Energy Chamber (EnergyChamber.org) is optimistic about investment prospects and energy sector growth in the country. “The approval of the revised IRP2019 is a breakthrough for South Africa, which has huge energy investment potential,”...

Pulse Control Systems provides the water and wastewater industry with the most state of the art water automated solutions.Water is life, and sanitation is dignity. That is our motto at Pulse Control Systems. An industry such as water and wastewater is vital to every...

Veolia Water Technologies South Africa continues to play a major role in enhancing access to water and wastewater treatment services in Africa – in a continent that has a huge water shortage gap to bridge. With 20 years of experience behind it, Veolia has deployed...

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a leading source of financing, cutting-edge research, and policy advice for development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB has joined the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in an initiative to improve infrastructure and overall...