Noticias sobre South Africa
IWMI welcomes new leadership to drive strategy 2024-2030
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is welcoming five new members to its Board of Governors and an independent member to its Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.
From planning to practice: the digital twin revolution in water management
On December 17, 2024, Autodesk and Smart Water Magazine hosted the webinar “From Planning to Practice: Integrated Hydraulic Models in the Digital Twin with InfoWorks WS Pro and iWG”, a key installment in the Autodesk Water Webinar Series.
UN: 75% of Earth’s land permanently drier in past 30 years
Even as dramatic water-related disasters such as floods and storms intensified in some parts of the world, more than three-quarters of Earth’s land became permanently drier in recent decades, UN scientists warned in a stark new analysis.
Could Africa’s largest water dispute be avoided with open science?
One of the biggest conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Africa is brewing over natural resources.
Javier Nieto: “ACCIONA stands out for a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation”
Javier Nieto, ACCIONA’s Business Development Director for Water, is a key player in transforming the global water sector.
Staggering temperature rise predicted for the Middle East and North Africa
Some parts of the region, which is already warming at the same rapid rate as the Arctic, could see up to 9 degrees Celsius of warming.
NASA satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since.
AI-powered water: Can tech clean up the water industry?
Water is a precious resource, but in many regions it’s increasingly scarce. Leaks are a part of the problem, so water suppliers in the UK and Sweden are using cutting-edge technology to tackle water loss. Read on to find out how artificial intelligence is helping water companies to reduce waste.
Water investment key to averting global conflict surge
The international think-tank Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) launched the 5th edition of the Ecological Threat Report (ETR).
AECOM to support in delivering one of South Africa’s largest water supply programs
AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, has been awarded a contract by the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) to provide consultancy services for Phase One of the uMkhomazi Water Project (uMWP-1).
Tetra Tech awarded $37.5m USAID urban water, sanitation, and solid waste management service
Tetra Tech, a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced that the U.S.
Global drought threatens food supplies and energy production
In July 2024, global temperatures reached unprecedented levels, breaking historical records with an average of 17.16 °C.
South Africa and Lesotho all set for the closure of Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is a multi-phased project to provide water to the Gauteng region of South Africa and to generate hydro-electricity for Lesotho.
SUEZ, TAQA and Siemens join forces for the future of desalination in emerging countries
SUEZ, a French global leader in circular solutions for water management, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in…
Study predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of “river avulsion,” offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course.
Zambia joins UN Water Convention to boost cooperation to address drought and water challenges
In response to severe drought and ongoing water scarcity, Zambia has joined the UN Water Convention to improve water management both within and across its borders.
Chinese firm and NamWater to build Namibia’s largest desalination plant
China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) has announced its plans to construct the largest seawater desalination plant in Namibia, reports The Namibian.
Lummus appoints Edosa Obayagbona as Chief Financial Officer
New CFO's global leadership and industry experience will help position Lummus for future growth.
Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs
Africa bears an increasingly heavy burden from climate change and disproportionately high costs for essential climate adaptation, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
South Africa unveils new state-owned entity for water infrastructure
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has recently enacted legislation to establish a new state-owned entity tasked with managing and enhancing South Africa's bulk water infrastructure.