Water management vital for a viable bio-economy Recent disruptions of oil supply chains strengthen the case for alternative growth models. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions A hybrid model, with fossil fuels still as the foundation but supplemented by locally produced renewable alternatives, remains an attractive economic approach. The bio-economy blends […]
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Green bond for water conservation launched in South Africa A new green bond will finance the restoration of water catchment areas. Rand Merchant Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa are preparing to issue a green bond of about $122 million dedicated exclusively to water conservation projects. The five-year instrument will finance ecological restoration of
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Africa’s water economy an investment opportunity Water is one of Africa’s most overlooked investment opportunities. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions According to the World Bank close to 95% of Africa’s smallholder farmers rely on rainwater to survive. Small-scale farming remains the backbone of African economies. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Turning on new taps in Malawi The Nyika-Vwaza Gravity-fed Piped Water Scheme will bring drinking water to 18,000 Malawians. Last week Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, the President of Malawi, switched on the taps of the Nyika-Vwaza Gravity-fed Piped Water Scheme, a community development project. The water scheme will bring safe drinking water for the first time to
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South Africa’s water crisis is not just downstream Let’s not forget where our water comes from – it comes from nature! On World Water Day tomorrow, WWF South Africa is urging policy makers not to lose sight of the importance of looking after our strategic water source areas (SWSAs) where most of our water comes
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Biodiversity stewardship stems ecosystem loss South Africa is increasing its protected areas through the Biodiversity Stewardship Programme. There is a global drive to protect 30% of the world’s natural landscapes and oceans in the next five years to help stem the planet’s rapid biodiversity and ecosystems loss. South Africa is responding to this drive by substantially
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Although there are significant deposits of coal in the Waterberg district about 350km north of Johannesburg in South Africa, several factors have prevented extensive exploitation of what has historically been known as the Ellisras Coal Basin. The most notable constraint is a shortage of water. Although the region is one of the most important water
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