An unconventional approach that involves building alliances between groups competing for limited land and water resources has the potential to dramatically increase food ... Read more »
Foreign-backed agriculture projects to grow food and biofuels for export may result in millions of people losing access to water sources that they rely on for their livelihoods, a ... Read more »
Normal water supply has been restored in the country's capital Nairobi following repair work done to a main pipeline that was washed away by floods. Read more »
A recent study has revealed sizable groundwater resources underneath the continent, but experts say this may be difficult to access. Read more »
The country's drinking water is among the best in the world, and it remains among a few in the world where water can still be consumed from the tap according to the minister of ... Read more »
The arrival of winter has necessitated the careful management of water by farmers to ensure decent yields to their crops. Read more »
The development goal on sanitation will only be met by 2026 if progress continues at the current rate, as around 2.5 billion people still lack basic sanitation, a UN report shows. Read more »
Vendors are selling vegetables irrigated with sewage-infested river water putting the health of many in the country's capital at risk. Read more »
The UN says management of finite water resources is key to feeding the world - water scarcity has been increasing and rates of growth in agricultural production have been slowing. Read more »
The City of Harare says it will approach the Development Bank of South Africa for US$100 million to rehabilitate the water infrastructure. Read more »
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