November 23, 2012

Water scarcity affecting profitability of South African farms

Dwindling profitability and water scarcity have left South Africa with less than two-thirds of the number of food-producing farms it had in the early 1990s, says […]
November 22, 2012

Texas Rain Bottling Company, Uses Rainwater Even Amid Drought

Money may not grow on trees but apparently it can fall from the sky, assuming you know how to collect, filter and bottle it. In this […]
November 22, 2012

South Africa’s winemakers use technology to cut power & water costs

South Africa’s wine producers are increasingly using modern wine-making technology in a bid to reduce power and water costs, says winemaker Johan Weidenman of Spruitdrift, in […]
November 21, 2012

South Africa: Water sector ‘e-conference’ 26 to 30 November

A free virtual conference – the first of its kind on knowledge management in the Southern African water sector – will be hosted from 26 to […]
November 20, 2012

Limpopo hospital without water, relying on water tanks

The Nkhensani Hospital in Giyani, Limpopo, is affected by a water crisis in the town after the Nsami Dam started drying up, according to a report […]
November 20, 2012

South Africa: Durban beach water ‘unsafe’

With only weeks to go before thousands of holiday-makers travel to KwaZulu-Natal, experts have warned that the water off many Durban beaches contains toxic chemicals. South […]
November 16, 2012

Environmental sustainability initiative launched in South Africa

To encourage environmental sustainability and as a response to climate change, the Eskom Development Foundation has funded 9 000 trees that will be planted across five […]
November 16, 2012

Texas, USA: Saving Up for a Dry Day

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Last year, as a ferocious drought tightened its hold on Texas, John Kight, a landowner in the Hill Country west of here, was […]
November 15, 2012

Good water governance is key to South Africa’s future

Stakeholders in the water sector expressed concern that South Africa could face a serious crisis if water regulation is not seriously implemented.
November 15, 2012

South Africa: Water, water leaking everywhere

South Africa is a water-constrained country. There’s no doubt that our ability to supply the water desired by agriculture, commerce and domestic usage is rapidly coming […]
November 13, 2012

Gauteng: Water Efficiency Required To Stem Water Costs

The cost of servicing Gauteng with water is becoming more and more costly but the province has put efficient water usage as a priority goal. At […]
November 12, 2012

Some typical questions about Rainwater Harvesting

Check out these typical ‘frequently asked questions’ about rainwater harvesting and rain water tanks:
November 9, 2012

Rainwater Harvesting: Essential to Feed the World

Whether it’s bread, meat, milk or fruit, whatever we eat demands water. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimates that we need to increase agricultural production […]
November 6, 2012

Zanzibar: Rainwater Harvesting To Alleviate Water Shortages

Zanzibar — IN efforts to reduce the problem of water shortage, Zanzibar is planning to implement a rainwater harvest project, the minister responsible for water, housing […]
November 3, 2012

Sound water policy: South African govt can’t do it alone

South Africa’s ecosystems are in a poor state and the challenges of a developing society are huge, writes Edna Molewa. The challenge of managing our water […]
November 2, 2012

UAE: Mosques to lead in water & electricty conservation

Sewa mosque project to save between 30-40% of water and electricity consumption United Arab Emirates, Sharjah: Mosques are leading the way in conserving water and electricity […]
October 31, 2012

VIDEO: How To Save Water in 6 Easy Ways

Save water easily with some tips you might not have thought of. Some of the water saving tips mentioned in this video may seem arbitrary but […]
October 30, 2012

South Africa: Working for Water programme gets cash injection

After a period of ten years, the Working for Water programme, which is the brainchild of the former minister of education as well as forestry and […]