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In the Spotlight: Plugging the Leaks – SWPN’s Innovative Approach to Non-Revenue Water in South Africa

As South Africa faces increasing water scarcity challenges, the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) has emerged as a pivotal force in addressing one of the most critical issues in water management: non-revenue water (NRW). Through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions, the SWPN is spearheading efforts to reduce water losses and improve water use efficiency across […]

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In the Spotlight: Turning the Tide on Gauteng’s Water Woes – How the SWPN is Spearheading Solutions

As Gauteng, South Africa’s economic heartland, teeters on the brink of a devastating water crisis, the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN) stepped up to the plate, mobilising a coordinated, multi-stakeholder response to avert disaster. The Looming Catastrophe Neglected infrastructure, ballooning demand, and rampant non-revenue water losses has pushed the province’s water supply to the brink.

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[WEBINAR]: From risk to resilience: Integrating sustainable water management into CSI

South Africa’s water challenges are many. It is one of the 30 driest countries in the world, with prolonged droughts due to the climate crisis exacerbating the problem. We also face issues such as ageing and inadequate water infrastructure, unsustainable water use, contamination by sewage and bacteria, and poor protection of water source areas. In

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SWPN Water Stewardship Working Group Meeting Update

A Recap of the January 30th, 2024 Meeting The Water Stewardship Working Group, co-chaired by Faith Lawrence and William Moraka, held a productive meeting on January 30th, 2024. We extend our sincere gratitude to all the speakers who contributed to the insightful discussions: – Peter Varndell (NEPAD Business Foundation & Strategic Water Partners Network) –

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Strategic Water Partners Network Making Strides in Addressing Water Security in SA

The Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN), a multi-stakeholder partnership hosted by the NEPAD Business Foundation, continues to make significant progress in efforts to improve water security in South Africa through innovative and cost-effective solutions. Established in response to a request by the late Minister Edna Molewa in 2011, the SWPN is co-chaired by the Department

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Afri-ID Driving Infrastructure Development Across Africa

Afri-ID, an initiative of the NEPAD Business Foundation, continues to play a crucial role in supporting regional integration and infrastructure development in Africa by mobilising private sector participation in key initiatives. As a multi-stakeholder platform, Afri-ID champions and implements projects through private sector intervention, facilitating early-stage engagement in infrastructure project preparation across transport, energy, digital,

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