Solving the Western Cape’s water crisis and others in Southern Africa through gravity-driven water delivery systems: TAWA proposes to use gravity-fed pipelines to solve the South African water crisis Photo: Terrance Franck https://www.flickr.com/photos/terrencefranck/ The Trans Africa Water Alliance (TAWA) consortium has announced a far reaching plan – three years in the … [Read more...] about Solving the Western Cape’s water crisis and others in Southern Africa through gravity-driven water delivery systems
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South Africa takes important next steps to solving its power crisis | The Conversation
South Africa takes important next steps to solving its power crisis: Keeping South Africa's lights on will come at a cost. ShutterstockIn his maiden budget speech, South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, confirmed the depth of the financial crisis at South Africa’s power utility Eskom. He also underscored the serious risks this poses to economic recovery in the … [Read more...] about South Africa takes important next steps to solving its power crisis | The Conversation
Why smart policies are key to solving the world’s clean water problems | The Conversation
Why smart policies are key to solving the world’s clean water problems: Globally consumers are increasingly taking charge of their own drinking water supply. ShutterstockAround 2.5 to 3 billion people worldwide don’t have access to clean water. There are at least another 1.5 billion in developed countries who may have access to clean water but don’t trust its quality. A … [Read more...] about Why smart policies are key to solving the world’s clean water problems | The Conversation
Why mediation and arbitration offer a better route to solving medical disputes | The Conversation
Why mediation and arbitration offer a better route to solving medical disputes: ShutterstockA medical scandal in South Africa, that resulted in the deaths of 94 patients with mental health disorders after they were moved from the Life Esidimeni Hospital to unlicensed facilities, is taking a new turn. Retired Chief justice Dikgang Moseneke has been … [Read more...] about Why mediation and arbitration offer a better route to solving medical disputes | The Conversation
Why microbes are key to solving Africa’s food security crisis | The Conversation
Why microbes are key to solving Africa's food security crisis: Microbes are tiny microscopic organisms such as bacteria and fungi that interact with soils and plants. ShutterstockAgFunder, an online investment platform, just announced its innovation award winners. Topping the list was Biome Makers, a startup company that takes advantage of the natural agricultural … [Read more...] about Why microbes are key to solving Africa’s food security crisis | The Conversation
