Water Scarcity
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Cape Town should not sacrifice its water for data centres
As the Western Cape champions data centres as the 'engine of the future economy,' this article critically examines the hidden cost: water. Drawing parallels with water-scarce…
Can wastewater reuse help solve SA’s water crisis?
A pilot project in Benoni is testing a low-tech approach to water recycling, aiming to ease pressure on South Africa's strained water infrastructure. This collaboration between…
World enters era of ‘global water bankruptcy’, UN report warns
Traditional talk of a water crisis and water stress no longer reflects the current reality
Is South Africa ready for a green hydrogen economy?
Water scarcity is the most pressing problem in developing a green hydrogen economy
Water and sanitation department ramping up reforms, interventions to avoid water crisis
Of South Africa’s 144 water service authorities, 105 are performing ‘dismally’, according to Minister Pemmy Majodina
Limpopo rare earths project aims to clean up the environment
At least six decades of mining has caused significant environmental damage in the Phalaborwa area
Corruption, water scarcity, and outdated farming are undermining food security in Africa
Political instability and conflict compound the crisis, as wars displace farming communities, disrupt agricultural activities, and destroy critical infrastructure
WRC and UMP sign water and sanitation MoU
The agreement will help Mpumalanga province find sustainable solutions to its water challenges
The aqua innovator
Prof Timothy Dube harnesses AI to revolutionise water management
Water shortages impact hydropower as energy solution
Water scarcity has rendered hydropower impractical, shifting focus to coal and nuclear energy
Cape Town offers lessons on how to save water
Our water use is higher than the global average – and we need to fix infrastructure to reduce losses
SA needs clear law to protect strategic water source areas
Our government must accelerate efforts to formally protect the zones and introduce the necessary amendments in legislation
Risk of water crisis looms – UN
Citizen activists have warned that the water situation in South Africa is ‘dire and precarious’
Q&A: Collaboration needed as water treatment plants reach capacity
UCT’s Kevin Winter explains the dangers of poor management and how wastewater can be better utilised
Maputo, a city where it rains regularly but there are still water challenges
The Mozambican capital urgently needs adaptation strategies to deal with climate change-related issues