Africa needs to invest more in its water professionals: Water researchers (like Dr Mary Lundeba and Esther Lee, pictured here at work in Zambia) need more support. WorldFish/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDThe African continent is disproportionately affected by extreme climate. Droughts or floods are becoming more frequent. Many African regions are experiencing water stress because of too … [Read more...] about Africa needs to invest more in its water professionals | The Conversation
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Water. More valuable than gold. Now easy to save.
Water. More valuable than gold. Now easy to save.: For the past 130 years, Bosch has been synonymous with formidable technology and craftsmanship. One of the worst droughts in decades has hit South Africans right where it hurts – in the water table. Cape Town has had it worse than anyone – Day Zero was revealed by the City of Cape Town to be 12 April 2018. That’s no water for … [Read more...] about Water. More valuable than gold. Now easy to save.
South Africa needs good water management – not new water laws | The Conversation
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
Boutique Cape races go ahead despite water crisis
Boutique Cape races go ahead despite water crisis: Race organisers ASG Events have given cyclists an assurance that the Bestmed Tour of Good Hope will go ahead as planned from March 5 to 9 despite the water crisis in the Western Cape. Photo: Robert Ward Race organisers ASG Events have assured riders that, despite the crippling drought in the Western Cape, the Bestmed Tour of … [Read more...] about Boutique Cape races go ahead despite water crisis
World Wetlands Day | Protecting our world’s water factories – how the forest products sector is leading the way
World Wetlands Day | Protecting our world’s water factories – how the forest products sector is leading the way: The forestry and forest products industry has made significant strides in wetland management and biodiversity conservation. Photo: Credit: Mondi FACTS Wetlands are the most threatened of all South African ecosystems. Despite only making up 2.4% of the country’s … [Read more...] about World Wetlands Day | Protecting our world’s water factories – how the forest products sector is leading the way
