While groundwater maps of the African continent created much optimism when they were published recently, experts have warned that accessing water from such sources may prove difficult due to political and technical factors
Water & Environment
Water and sanitation pledges could help 85 million Africans
WaterAid has welcomed promises from African government ministers that could provide 85.4 million Africans with access to essential services across the continent
Dutch funds flow into Ghanaian water programme
The Dutch ambassador to Ghana, Gerard Duijfjes, has handed over a EUR 100 million (US$ 129.3 million) grant and financing arrangement to fund the Ghana Netherlands Water and Sanitation Programme
Weather software to aid farmers
A team of university students from Kenya has developed a software program that can help farmers monitor weather and soil conditions in their areas
Water supply to improve in Copperbelt, Zambia
Kafubu Water and Sewerage Company (KSWC) is set to inject US$23mn into the improvement of water services in Ndola and the outlying areas of Luanshya and Masaiti