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Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026 to unveil Africa's premier pipeline of investment-ready green ventures making a difference toward net zero goals

AGES 2026 is poised to be a pivotal event in driving Africa's just transition, underscoring the continent's leadership in developing scalable, sustainable, and economically viable solutions to global challenges

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously vetted by its expert investors committee, nearly 30 pioneering Pan-African initiatives have been selected to present their transformative solutions. This curated pipeline, spanning…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered water management research and development (R&D) to strengthen water security in South Africa

Adroit Technologies’ current research is focused on developing a scalable, national-level AI framework that leverages forecasting, anomaly detection, and digital twin modelling to enhance decision-making and support more efficient water use

A leader in industrial automation and digital transformation solutions for over 30 years, Adroit Technologies (https://AdroitSCADA.com/) is advancing its cutting-edge research and development (R&D) into an AI-powered Water Management Platform, designed to tackle one of South Africa’s most urgent infrastructure challenges: non-revenue water losses. The R&D presents an opportunity to…

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Kenya: New Lake Victoria Basin Commission Headquarters officially inaugurated

The new headquarters aligns seamlessly with the county’s development agenda, particularly in fisheries, climate resilience, maritime transport, and the blue economy

The new Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) headquarters has been officially inaugurated. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Hon. Beatrice Askul, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community and Regional Affairs and Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers, on behalf of H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic…

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The Republic of Congo officially confirms its intention to accede to United Nations (UN) Water Convention

The inaugural session of the Water Advisory Council was marked by the adoption of the Brazzaville Declaration, in which the Council committed to supporting Congo's accession to the Water Convention

The Republic of Congo has officially reaffirmed its desire to accede to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, better known as the ‘United Nations Water Convention’. The announcement was made during a national workshop held on 26–27 November 2025 in Brazzaville, coupled with the…

Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS)

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Saudi Arabia to Host Landmark Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference in Jeddah, Under the Patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal

IDWS 2025 to unveil the region’s largest Global Prize for Innovation in Water

As the world faces unprecedented water scarcity, with more than 2 billion people lacking access to safe drinking water and global demand expected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, Saudi Arabia will host one of the world’s most influential gatherings dedicated to water innovation and sustainability. The Innovation Driven…

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Ethiopia: Amid rising humanitarian needs in Amhara, 77,000 people in Lalibela regain access to safe water

A new system will provide reliable access to safe water for an estimated 77,000 residents in Lalibela, a town renowned for its 12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site

In parts of the Amhara region, essential services are under strain due to armed conflict. As it continues supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) this Tuesday inaugurates its largest solar-powered water supply project in Africa.  A new system will provide reliable access to…

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Enlit Africa & Water Security Africa 2026: Speaker applications now open

From grid modernisation and storage integration to climate-resilient water infrastructure, the Enlit Africa 2026 conference will spotlight real-world progress and strategic direction

Enlit Africa and Water Security Africa are pleased to announce the official launch of the Call for Speakers for the 2026 edition, taking place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). This flagship event serves as the continent’s premier gathering point for thought leaders, technology…

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From Soil to Systems: How Zimbabwe is scaling innovation for food security and rural transformation

Women farmers are actively investing in smartphones to participate more fully in digital agriculture

In rural Zimbabwe, where dry riverbeds once marked the end of each farming season, a silent agricultural revolution is underway. Solar-powered irrigation, satellite analytics, digital advisory tools, and science-based food safety solutions are redefining how smallholder farmers grow food, access markets, and build resilience. With support from the Government of…

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Turning risk into resilience – Spotlighting C&I projects tackling South Africa's (SA) biggest water challenges

Critical investments include installing several reverse osmosis (RO) plants, collectively treating over 20 mega litres daily and offsetting considerable reliance on external supplies

The multifaceted challenges of water management, governance and infrastructure financing were robustly addressed in a dynamic Turning risk into resilience – Spotlighting C&I Projects tackling SA’s biggest water challenges session at the recent Water Security Africa Johannesburg conference (http://apo-opa.co/4hLpIoh), co-located with C&I Energy+Storage Summit, featuring leaders from mining, engineering and…

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Collaboration and Innovation Key for South Africa's Water and Energy Sectors

2025 C&I Energy and Storage Summit, EIUG Conference and Water Security Africa off to a strong start

The 2025 C&I Energy and Storage Summit (https://Energy-StorageSummit.com/), co-located with the EIUG Conference and Water Security Africa, opened with calls for collaboration and innovation at a critical time for South Africa's industry. Keynotes covered South Africa's energy transition, water loss figures, private investment and cross-sector use of the circular economy…