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Water 2024/5: Averting a crisis
Published: 13 Dec 24
Creamer Media’s ‘Water 2024/25: Averting a crisis’ report delves into the critical state of South Africa's water sector, challenged by ageing infrastructure, municipal debt, and declining water quality, as reflected in the latest Blue and Green Drop reports. It explores key developments, such as the establishment of the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency and amendments to water legislation, while addressing the growing impacts of climate change, population growth, and poor maintenance on the country’s water systems.
The report also examines ongoing efforts to address these challenges, including water infrastructure projects, such as the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, as well as maintenance programmes, and innovations such as biological solutions for invasive plants.
Also discussed are the roles of public–private partnerships and regulatory advancements in driving improved water efficiency, governance, and resource management.
Looking ahead, the report emphasises the need for urgent collaboration among stakeholders to secure South Africa's water future. It notes the need for increased investment, structural reforms, and decisive action to ensure equitable access to water and sanitation services to prevent a crisis on the scale of that in the country’s electricity sector.
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AfDB, Italy's CDP sign cooperation agreement for investment in Africa's growth
Published: 13 Dec 24
Development finance institution the African Development Bank Group and Italy’s national promotional institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) have signed a partnership framework agreement to set up the Growth and Resilience Platform for Africa (GRAf) to advance the continent’s economic growth. The two institutions will target strategic projects, promote the exchange of information among stakeholders, and facilitate joint investment opportunities through the GRAf investment platform.
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Manufacturers’ supply chain issues are hitting the world’s airlines
Published: 13 Dec 24
The severe supply chain issues currently afflicting both airframe and aero engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is having a noticeable effect on the world’s airlines, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. IATA is the global representative body for the airline industry. “Supply chain issues are frustrating every airline with a triple whammy on revenues, costs, and environmental performance,” highlighted IATA director-general Willie Walsh. “Load factors are at ...
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Eastern Green Link 2, UK
Published: 13 Dec 24
The project will deliver a high-voltage electricity ‘superhighway’ cable link that will help harness the potential of British offshore wind power.
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