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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Water Conservation

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South Africa

Deputy S.A Minister Urges Action on Water Losses

In S.A, the In S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, is encouraging municipalities to urgently address water losses due to illegal connections and ageing infrastructure. Between 37-percent and 47-percent of water in South Africa is lost due to non-revenue water, which includes water lost to leaks and illegal connections. Seitlholo says the department will continue to support municipalities to ensure sustainable water supply to communities: […]

todayNovember 18, 2024 28

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South Africa

EFF Gauteng Applauds #SaveEveryDrop Campaign for Water Conservation in Ekurhuleni

the EFF in Gauteng has commended the Ekurhuleni Department of Water and Sanitation on the launch of the #SaveEveryDrop Campaign. The campaign seeks to promote water conservation and ensure a sustainable future for residents. The EFF’s spokesperson, Baleni Dumisani, says this initiative is particularly essential in light of current water challenges caused by amongst other things population growth, ageing infrastructure, technical water losses, overconsumption, drought and climate change:  

todayNovember 7, 2024 18

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NBL PIONEERS INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES FOR WATER AGENDA

      Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) presented at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform’s Khomas Stakeholder Awareness Workshop on Water Resources Management recently held in Windhoek from 29-30 October 2024. As a leading beverage company, NBL is working closely with key industry partners to tackle water conservation in Namibia amidst the ongoing drought. “We are actively engaging with the Ministry of Water Affairs, the City of Windhoek […]

todayOctober 30, 2024 12

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South Africa

Johannesburg Water is appealing to residents to become water ambassadors

    Johannesburg Water is appealing to residents to become water ambassadors as reservoir levels are near depletion. The utility warns that water-saving efforts are critical to prevent a potential crisis. Spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala, says alongside reducing usage, the entity is tackling water losses caused by leaks and vandalism. She has urged residents to adopt sustainable practices to protect the city’s water supply:  

todayOctober 25, 2024 25

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Africa

Online classrooms where students run the show: we tested how this unconventional model can work

Bringing together different ideas and experiences enhances the virtual classroom experience. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images   By Matthew Wingfield, Stellenbosch University; Bettina von Lieres, University of Toronto, and Laurence Piper, University of the Western Cape   The Zoom meeting window opens, immediately revealing scores of smiling or anxious faces. Some people have quirky backgrounds; some are in the same room as friends and family, who appear occasionally on camera. The South […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024 16

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Namibia

Windhoek enforces new water saving rules

Following the declaration of a category D severe water scarcity drought by the Council on 31 July 2024, and in line with the City of Windhoek's water management plan, new water-saving measures will be implemented starting 1 September 2024. City spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, has more.   Earlier this week, the municipality announced that between 19 and 26 August 2024, it managed to reduce water consumption by 6% which still falls […]

todayAugust 29, 2024 91

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Africa

Africa’s megacities threatened by heat, floods and disease – urgent action is needed to start greening and adapt to climate change

    By Meelan Thondoo, University of Cambridge   Cities cover just 3% of the planet. But they emit 78% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, absorb 80% of final global energy (what consumers use) and consume 60% of clean drinking water. African megacities like Lagos, Nigeria (with 21 million residents) and Cairo, Egypt (with 10 million residents) are experiencing significant temperature increases due to the urban heat island effect […]

todayApril 24, 2024 12

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Namibia

Omuthiya Mayor plans concrete reservoir for the town

The Omuthiya Town Council has put up two water reservoirs due to the low water distribution pressure experienced in the town and to mitigate water scarcity in the region. OTC Mayor Johannes Ndeutepo in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday said they will be looking to build other sources of water. Ndeutepo the town council is planning to construct a concrete reservoir that would cater to the whole town in […]

todayApril 2, 2024 36

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Namibia

NamWater and the City of Windhoek enforce water saving measures

NamWater and the City of Windhoek have announced that they plan to put strict measures in place to save water in the central area. This is because three major dams—Omatako, Von Bach, and Swakoppoort—have not received any new water and currently have only 22.2% capacity. This is much less than the 39.9% they had at the same time last year. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemiah.

todayJanuary 29, 2024 76

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