Water Scarcity

The Department of Water and Sanitation says it is forging ahead with the provision of water to under-resourced communities. Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, last month directed all the department's provincial offices and water entities to ensure that all communities, especially those in the rural areas and…

The recent downgrades of South Africa's investment ratings present serious constraints to the government's plans to fund water infrastructure in a climate of water scarcity. We need to invest properly and wisely. The hardy aloe plant made yet another appearance in the Budget speech this year. Carried to the podium…

By Samuel Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Festus Ahon, Egufe Yafugborhi, Esther Onyegbula, Ozioruva Aliu, Harris Emnauel and Chioma Onuegbu Following concern that no fewer than 25 health workers at the University of Benn Teaching Hospital, UBTH, are in self isolation to monitor for possible contacting COVID-19 as a result of their…

• 5 patients in A’Ibom responding to treatments • Wike berates FG politicizing coronavirus fight • Churches closed to worshippers in Delta • FG should extend relief materials beyond stay at home period—Amb Aina By Samuel Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Festus Ahon, Egufe Yafugborhi, Esther Onyegbula, Ozioruva Aliu, Harris Emnauel &…

*As water scarcity hits ISTH *5 patients in A’Ibom responding to treatments *Wike berates FG politicising coronavirus fight *Churches closed to worshippers in Delta *FG should extend relief materials beyond stay at home period—Amb Aina By Samuel Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Festus Ahon, Egufe Yafugborhi, Esther Onyegbula, Ozioruva Aliu, Harris Emnauel…

"The coronavirus has turned our world upside down. Countries, societies, families and individuals are affected in so many ways. In the midst of this global crisis we believe that this is also a time for innovation, for finding new and better ways to tackle our global challenges. "We need new…

The COVID-19 pandemic and disparate international response to the deadly virus has put diplomacy on a standstill. International organizations, including the United Nations, have virtually shuttered their offices. Bilateral engagements have also dwindled amid travel restrictions and countries turn their attentions inward to managing the Corona virus. Perhaps one exception…

  Information and advice on COVID-19 has been changing at an alarming rate, but one message has remained consistent for weeks: wash your hands. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that ‘frequent and proper hand hygiene is one of the most important measures that can be used to prevent…

Different strategies for resisting the spread of the new coronavirus have emerged in different countries. But the one that has cut through everywhere is simple and, supposedly, can be done by anyone: “Wash your hands with water and soap for at least 20 seconds.” This advice takes plentiful safe water…

The biological wastewater treatment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2020 and 2025.The biological wastewater treatment market size is estimated to be USD 8.7 billion in 2020 and projected to reach USD 11.1 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2020 to 2025.…