Gamtoos farmers’ water allocation slashed by 60%: GOING DOWN: The Kouga Dam stands at just 18.6% capacity – levels last witnessed in 1991. Farmers drawing water from the dam have had their allocations for 2017/18 slashed by 60% from July 1. Photo: Supplied (Patensie) – STARTING July more than 200 citrus, vegetable and dairy farms in the Gamtoos River Valley that rely on water … [Read more...] about Gamtoos farmers’ water allocation slashed by 60%
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Advancing the Key Sectors of Water, Energy and Climate Change in Africa: PAU Student Call 2017 Now Open
APO News from Africa: Advancing the Key Sectors of Water, Energy and Climate Change in Africa: PAU Student Call 2017 Now Open: The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) (http://PAUWES.Univ-Tlemcen.dz) in Algeria contributes to promoting higher education and applied research in the fields of water, energy and climate … [Read more...] about Advancing the Key Sectors of Water, Energy and Climate Change in Africa: PAU Student Call 2017 Now Open
Working for Water role critical amid EC water crisis
Working for Water role critical amid EC water crisis: WORKING FOR WETLANDS: Teams employed by Gamtoos Irrigation Board construct concrete weirs and other structures to conserve degraded peat wetlands in the Kromme River system. Photo: Supplied (Port Elizabeth) – As the water crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay and the surrounding region deepens, various Working for Water (WfW) … [Read more...] about Working for Water role critical amid EC water crisis
Leopard Tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) : big tortoise pushing a small one in the water …
Leopard Tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) : big tortoise pushing a small one in the water ... Image by berniedup Bird Hide, Rest Camp, Karoo NP, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA This Western Cape South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit the … [Read more...] about Leopard Tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) : big tortoise pushing a small one in the water …
Earth Day (April 22nd): German Company GROHE shares tips on water saving in Africa
APO News from Africa: Earth Day (April 22nd): German Company GROHE shares tips on water saving in Africa: GROHE (www.grohe.com), a world leading German brand in sanitary fittings is commemorating on April 22nd, World Earth Day (www.APO.af/EarthDay) through its commitment to innovative design with a strong focus on sustainability. In keeping with this year’s theme for … [Read more...] about Earth Day (April 22nd): German Company GROHE shares tips on water saving in Africa