Unleash Nigeria’s water bounty with affordable sanitation
Nigeria is one of Africa’s most water-rich countries, home to over 215 cubic kilometres a year of available surface water. Yet, the country suffers from economic water scarcity, leaving many people without regular access to potable water.
Eastern Cape: Working towards water security
The Agri SA Disaster Relief Foundation has been established to relieve the plight of farmers and farm workers as drought conditions persist. This fund channels donations from the public to assist farmers with feed after being affected by natural disasters.
Disinfecting The Muscle of UV and Ozone
Xylem’s Wedeco brand has transformed the industry by drastically reducing the carbon footprint of water treatment plants around the world with highly-efficient, reliable and environmentally-friendly technologies.
Hon. Mchunu brings a renewed focus to the improvement of municipal water infrastructure
Our new Minister of Water and Sanitation is Honourable Senzo Mchunu who previously served as the Minister of Public Service and Administration. He also served as Premier of KwaZulu-Natal from 22 August 2013 until 23 May 2016 and is a former provincial chairperson of the ANC in KZN.
Investing in the pipe infrastructure industry in South Africa
Historically the plastic pipe industry typically demonstrated growth, even up to triple in excess of GDP. This has slowed down to a static position even before the clamp down earlier this year. Hopefully common sense will prevail and the critical importance of this sector of the economy will start enjoying more attention.
North West Province – Ensuring water security
North West contributes 7% to the national GDP – and the mainstay of the economy in the province is mining. This industry produces more than half of the province’s gross domestic product and provides jobs for a quarter of its workforce.