Noticias sobre Botswana
SADC Water and Energy Ministers approves the SADC WEF-Nexus Governance Framework
The SADC Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Governance Framework, that was developed by SADC with technical assistance from GWPSA, was approved in a joint meeting held by the Ministers responsible for Energy and Water from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on the 30th October 2020 through video conferencing, hosted by the Republic of Mozambique.
“Public opinion is now an indispensable part of African democracy”
We interview Professor Gyimah-Boadi, co-founder, chairman of the board of directors and interim CEO of Afrobarometer, on the findings of their recently released publication on water and sanitation.
WMO strengthens commitment to science
Scientific Advisory Panel elects chair and vice-chair. New chief scientist named at WMO Secretariat.
Challenges and opportunities in the world of water
What are the nine biggest challenges facing the global water industry and what can ABB do to to help resolve them?
AI pilot to address transboundary water challenges in Southern Africa
Dr. Clara Bocchino of SWP and Tapiwa Chiwewe of IBM Research-Africa detail how tools based on artificial intelligence techniques such as machine learning are being put to use to improve the management of transboundary water.
Urgent increase in investment in strong drinking-water and sanitation systems needed, says UN
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UN-Water sounded the alarm for an urgent increase in investment in strong drinking-water and sanitation systems.
SWP: Water security requires inclusiveness
As World Water Week 2019 gets underway in Stockholm, SWP reflects on efforts to advance the goals of water for all.
World Bank funds a $72 million grant for cyclone-affected people in Zimbabwe
The World Bank Board of Directors approved a $72 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) Crisis Response Window (CRW) to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the Zimbabwe Idai Recovery Project (ZIRP).
Botswana Water Partnerships accredited to GWPO
The Global Water Partnership Organization (GWPO) has accredited Botswana Water Partnership as the official country water partnership (CWP) responsible for leading and coordinating programmes and activities in the country.
World Bank to finance $78 million for water projects for Basotho and businesses
Up to 115 000 Basotho and businesses in the Lesotho Lowlands will have access to improved water as a result of a $78 million financing from the International Development Association (IDA)* for the country’s water supply scheme.
African Development Bank calls for urgent global response as second cyclone hits Southern Africa
The African Development Bank has called for urgent global action in the wake of a second cyclone to hit the southern Africa coastal region in six weeks.
SWECO to rehabilitate large hydropower plant in Mozamique
One of Southern Africa’s largest hydropower plant in Mozambique is in need of rehabilitation and Sweco has been commissioned as advisor and to monitor the installation of new equipment.
IHA and World Bank promote sustainable hydro in Zambezi basin
Africa’s fourth largest river basin, the Zambezi, offers vast hydropower resources that are key to supporting sustainable economic development and prosperity across southern Africa.