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Water Scarcity

Egypt stresses water-food security link at Africa Forward Summit Water Scarcity

Egypt stresses water-food security link at Africa Forward Summit

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, underscored that sustainable water management is essential for strengthening food security and improving the resilience of Africa’s agricultural systems against climate change and water scarcity. According to the ministry, Sewilam participated in a high-level roundtable on agriculture during the Africa Forward…
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May 13, 2026
Tunisian startup Kumulus Water secures $3.5 million to address global water scarcity Water Scarcity

Tunisian startup Kumulus Water secures $3.5 million to address global water scarcity

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…
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June 10, 2025
Poor governance exacerbates South Africa’s water crisis Water Scarcity

Poor governance exacerbates South Africa’s water crisis

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Africa is grappling with myriad challenges to its water security — droughts, inadequate water conservation measures, outdated infrastructure and unequal access to water resources.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Africa is grappling with myriad challenges to its water security — droughts, inadequate water conservation measures, outdated infrastructure and unequal access to water resources.…
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March 23, 2024
Gauteng’s water crisis: Delays, demand, and dwindling supply threaten sustainability Water Scarcity

Gauteng’s water crisis: Delays, demand, and dwindling supply threaten sustainability

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…
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February 28, 2024
Egypt’s Soilless Farming: Rooting for a Sustainable Future Water Scarcity

Egypt’s Soilless Farming: Rooting for a Sustainable Future

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…
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November 26, 2023
Diageo launches innovation fund to mitigate climate change in African smallholder farms Water Scarcity

Diageo launches innovation fund to mitigate climate change in African smallholder farms

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…
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August 30, 2022