Water Scarcity

BANGKOK - Water scarcity continues to be a concern in South Africa. As the country heads into its high demand summer season, the Water Research Commission is raising the alarm. READ | Cities race to save water It says the country’s water challenges go beyond droughts and aging infrastructure. To…

Kumulus Water , a Tunisian water WaterTech startup, has raised $3.5 million in a seed funding round to scale its atmospheric water generation (AWG) technology. The round saw participation from Bpifrance (through France 2030 SGPI and Île-de-France Region), PlusVC, Khalys Venture, Flat6Labs, several European and North African family offices, and…

South Africa invests R100 billion in 14 large-scale projects to tackle water scarcity, including dam expansions and water supply improvements. South Africa is faced with massive water scarcity but it is on course to address this with 14 major national water infrastructure projects to the value of R100 billion designed…

Children who have benefited from Give Africa Your browser does not support the video tag. Access to Clean Water: A Lifeline, Not Luxury, Says Give Africa With water scarcity becoming a critical global health issue, Clean Energy Specialist, Edima Okodi, highlights the how access to clean water, essential for survival,…

South Africa is grappling with myriad challenges to its water security — droughts, inadequate water conservation measures, outdated infrastructure and unequal access to water resources. South Africa is grappling with myriad challenges to its water security — droughts, inadequate water conservation measures, outdated infrastructure and unequal access to water resources.…

In Gauteng, South Africa’s smallest but industrial heartland province, water scarcity looms as demand outstrips supply. The Vaal Dam, a vital water source, is only 70% full. The Lesotho Highlands Water Project, meant to alleviate shortages, is delayed, exacerbating the strain on the growing population of 15.1 million. Johannesburg’s water…

Amidst water scarcity and diminishing arable land, some individuals in Egypt are transitioning to soilless farming. However, experts caution that the high initial costs and certain crop limitations may impede widespread adoption in the African nation. Soilless agriculture, also known as hydroponics, involves cultivating plants using nutrient-rich water outside the…

Imagine waking up before dawn every day to fetch water for your family. You trek to the nearest water source, miles away, with only a jerrycan to carry the precious liquid. You brave scorching heat or heavy rain, while trying to avoid dangerous animals and strangers along the way. This…

The beer and spirits giant will devote up to £450,000 ($527,000) to innovations focused around the key areas of water, carbon and biodiversity impacts. Targeting smallholders across AfricaAs part of its 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress'​ ESG action plan, Diageo pledges to build resilience in its communities and monitor its farming…

If Africa wants to leapfrog its infrastructural hurdles, then it must look beyond its own pockets to bridge its huge financing gap. This emerged during the Africa 50 general shareholders meeting held in Marrakech, Morocco on July 19. Africa 50 is an investment bank for infrastructure in Africa that focuses…