March 14, 2013

New Zealand: Northern drought fuels need for water deliveries

As Northland’s drought bites, rural residents on water tanks are having to call for deliveries. Water carriers and water tankers across the region have been busy […]
March 7, 2013

Many towns in South Africa starting to run short of water

DA MP says dilapidated infrastructure has caused shortages in Mafikeng and Nelspruit Minister must appoint task team to address water infrastructure backlog
March 6, 2013

Drought threatens millions in India

Mumbai – Millions of people in western India are suffering their worst drought in more than four decades, with critics blaming official ineptitude and corruption for […]
March 2, 2013

South Africa: Water crises in North West & Mpumalanga towns

The water crisis in many towns in North West and Mpumalanga was just the symptom of a complex problem, according to a report on Friday.
March 1, 2013

Joint Arab plan needed to end water crisis

CAIRO — Arab countries need to evolve an effective strategy to tackle water crisis in the region, Prince Khalid Bin Sultan, Deputy Defense Minister and Honorary […]
February 11, 2013

South Africa, Kwazulu Natal: Msunduzi slammed over water waste

Durban – Msunduzi Municipality wastes 63% of its water, among the worst figures in the country, according to a Water Research Commission (WRC) report released recently. […]
February 8, 2013

Zimbabwe: Harare water outrage ‘a ticking time bomb’

Residents’ associations in Harare have warned that public outrage over ongoing water problems in the city is reaching boiling point, with city authorities being urged to […]
February 5, 2013

Half of South Africa’s water going down the drain

Nearly 50 percent of tap water is being stolen, wasted or simply leaking away every year in South Africa, the 30th driest country in the world. […]
January 20, 2013

Global water wars: A possibility?

Thirst may bring technical progress to a halt, UN experts warn in their report “Managing Water under Uncertainty and Risk”. The authors of this document are […]
January 19, 2013

A case for rainwater harvesting in Zimbabwe

Chipo Masara’s views… Having gone for close to three weeks without any municipal tap water supply, all the containers in the house had since dried up.
January 18, 2013

South Africa: Water crisis outcry

Ermelo and surrounds have appealed to the cooperative governance and traditional affairs MEC Madala Masuku to assist them with water tankers. The municipality in Mpumalanga Province […]
December 31, 2012

Global Water Shortage an Opportunity for Investors

The world’s population is growing exponentially, and overpopulation is already becoming a problem. According to the United Nations, the global population will surpass 10 billion by […]
December 25, 2012

USA: 40 Million people in Colorado Basin face water shortage

Washington: Warmer weather and a growing population may in a few decades cause a water shortage for 40 million people who depend on the Colorado river […]
December 8, 2012

Zimbabwe water crisis: Ruling Zanu-PF to blame

Clean and plentiful water provides the foundation for the prosperity of any community for it to survive. Water supply issues should not be a problem for […]
December 4, 2012

Limpopo water crisis worsens

The water crisis in Limpopo’s Mopani district is worsening and there isn’t a solution in sight. The district is marred by persistent water shortages and at […]
November 30, 2012

Zimbabwe: Harare residents protest against private water vendors

Harare residents yesterday demonstrated against the growing business of selling water in the capital city. Some of the companies are charging US$60 for a 5 000 […]
November 29, 2012

World Bank approves Gaza sanitation, water tank grant

The World Bank on Tuesday approved a $6.4 million grant to improve water and sewage services in the Gaza Strip in the wake of an eight-day […]
November 24, 2012

Global Warming From the Roof of the World

Sometimes described as the engine of the global climate system because of its role in climate and water systems, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in western China, with […]