South Africa needs good water management - not new water laws: Instead of revising South Africa's water law, the country should prioritise water management. ShutterstockBecause water is shared by everyone, there have to be some rules to govern the way it is used. But it’s a difficult resource and when things go wrong, the temptation is to blame the unpredictable water – or … [Read more...] about South Africa needs good water management – not new water laws | The Conversation
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Energy expert Ted Blom on explosive energy week in South Africa: “Cape Town needs to cut a deal with Eskom for more affordable desalination”
Energy expert Ted Blom on explosive energy week in South Africa: “Cape Town needs to cut a deal with Eskom for more affordable desalination”: Independent energy expert Ted Blom, speaker and advisory board member at African Utility Week in Cape Town in May shares his views on several developments this week in the energy sector including the appointment of the new Eskom board, … [Read more...] about Energy expert Ted Blom on explosive energy week in South Africa: “Cape Town needs to cut a deal with Eskom for more affordable desalination”
Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism | The Conversation
Ethiopia's hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism: There are few hotels of an international standard in Ethiopia. Adam Jones/FlickrThe global tourism industry has huge economic importance. It contributes 10% of the world’s gross domestic product and 6% of exports. One billion people a year travel somewhere in the world. Africa’s natural and cultural points of … [Read more...] about Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism | The Conversation
Key models that Kampala needs to consider to manage its urban sprawl | The Conversation
Key models that Kampala needs to consider to manage its urban sprawl: Kampala experiences heavy traffic in the city due to rapid population growth. ShutterstockMetropolitan areas in less developed countries can provide the foundation for economic growth for the whole country . But many face major challenges because local government jurisdictions don’t coincide with the … [Read more...] about Key models that Kampala needs to consider to manage its urban sprawl | The Conversation
What needs to be done to make Africa politically stable | The Conversation
What needs to be done to make Africa politically stable: Africa needs average economic growth of over 7% for several decades if it's to reduce poverty and increase income levels. ShutterstockLevels of armed conflict flux and wane. In 2017, levels of high fatality violence in Africa were significantly lower than during the immediate post-Cold War period. This trend has … [Read more...] about What needs to be done to make Africa politically stable | The Conversation
