Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law: A farmer weeding his maize crop south of Harare, Zimbabwe. EPA/ Aaron UfumeliA new study has found that outdated, colonial-era water permit systems across Africa are unintentionally criminalising millions of small farmers who can’t obtain permits. This undermines efforts to boost farming production and meet … [Read more...] about Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law | The Conversation
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Crisis proofing South Africa’s water security | The Conversation
Crisis proofing South Africa's water security: Reliable water supply is essential for South Africa's development. ShutterstockSouth Africa is often referred to as the 30th driest country in the world, a claim that’s based on its average annual rainfall of 500mm compared to the world average of 860mm. National rainfall averages have a purpose. They do, however, have limited … [Read more...] about Crisis proofing South Africa’s water security | The Conversation
Pupil gets suspension letter for throwing water at teacher
Pupil gets suspension letter for throwing water at teacher: Kimberley - The Northern Cape Department of Education has confirmed that the Grade 9 pupil, caught on video throwing water at a teacher, has been served with a suspension letter. Department spokesperson, Geoffrey van der Merwe, said on Tuesday that the Grade 9 Kimberley Boys’ High School pupil had been served with a … [Read more...] about Pupil gets suspension letter for throwing water at teacher
100 Marathons in 100 Days: Runner Mina Guli spotlights global water crisis
100 Marathons in 100 Days: Runner Mina Guli spotlights global water crisis: Mina Guli running the New York City Marathon Photo: Kelvin Trautman 100 MARATHONS IN 100 DAYS: RUNNER MINA GULI SPOTLIGHTS GLOBAL WATER CRISIS World Faces 40 Percent Shortage of Water in 12 years; #RunningDry Campaign Raises Awareness, Urges Change At yesterday’s New York Marathon, water advocate and … [Read more...] about 100 Marathons in 100 Days: Runner Mina Guli spotlights global water crisis
SA’s WEC Projects & UK’s Modern Water Sign African Collaboration Agreement
SA’s WEC Projects & UK’s Modern Water Sign African Collaboration Agreement: Modern Water plc, the owner of leading technologies for water and wastewater treatment and for the monitoring of water quality, has entered into a collaboration agreement with WEC Projects (Pty) Ltd, a leading South African EPC (engineering, procurement & construction) contractor which specialises … [Read more...] about SA’s WEC Projects & UK’s Modern Water Sign African Collaboration Agreement
