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Namibia University of Science and Technology – Insight Series. Toward Dignity: WASH in the Circular Economy. 7 November 2025

Join the NUST Research and Postgraduate Development Office, Directorate
of Research, Innovation and Partnerships (DRIP), in collaboration with the University of Waterloo, for a virtual talk on WASH in Circular Economy. Prof Larry Swatuk, Emeritus Professor, University of Waterloo, Canada and Extraordinary Professor, University of
the Western Cape, South Africa, will explore how community-led models, inclusive
governance, and adaptive policy frameworks can advance the Africa Water Vision 2063 that will ensure equitable and sustainable sanitation for all.

To register click here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0172ef52-4dc9-4f87-97c6-9e05d33cbe00@d5cf20c2-4a84-4902-a3e6-c4a3190ea239

Shaping Zimbabwean water sector for increased resilience

As part of the Matebeleland Water Indaba in Zimbabwe, Prof Langa Moyo from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) was invited to give a presentation on implementing the circular economy for water security for the City of Bulawayo by the Public Policy and Research Institute of Zimbabwe.

Outcomes from these deliberations do influence the contribution research and capacity development can make towards a sustainable use of water resources in the region.

University of Khartoum continue to be a catalyst for science, education and capacity development in the Nile Basin countries

Professor Gamal Abdo of the Water Resource Centre of the University of Khartoum, participated in the 2025 Cairo Water Week, in a session organised by ITT of Cologne University of Science and Technology, Germany. The session, themed “Empowering the Next Generation: Science-Based Collaboration and Capacity Building in the Nile Basin“

The session brought together experts and young voices from across Nile Basin countries to show how science, education, and capacity building can shape a resilient future. Professor Abdo gave a presentation on the key WRC activities, regional projects, and strategies for maintaining education amidst the ongoing war in Sudan. Professor Abdo highlighted the ACEWATER III project and its various activities as one of the major collaborative and capacity-building projects of WRC across the Nile Basin and Africa.

The research and capacity development activities are undertaken within the framework of the ACEWATER III project, which is funded by the European Commission.

Kwame Nkrumah University for Sciences and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, partners with the Nigeria National Water Resources Institute (NWRI), to strengthen water resource management in the region.

Prior to the shortcourse that is scheduled to start on 27 October 2025, the Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre Kumasi (RWESCK) on Monday 20 October 2025, received a three member delegation from the National Water Resources Institute (NWRI) Kaduna for a working visit.

The team comprised of Engr. Sylvester Gojim Sara, Dr. Vivien Chigoke Ameso and Engr. Zubair Anuhi Usman. As part of their engagements, they paid a courtesy call on the local ACEWATER III PI, Prof Geophrey Anornu to discuss strategies to strengthen the collaboration between RWESCK and the NWRI. They also toured some of the facilities at the RWESCK, including the water quality labs, hydraulic labs and water resources engineering labs.

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14th AMCOW General Assembly adopts the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy

The 14th Ordinary Session of the Governing Council of AMCOW, which held on 29 September 2025 in Dakar, the Republic of Senegal, adopted the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy. Together, we are building a water secure and resilient Africa with safe sanitation for all.

Read more: 14th AMCOW General Assembly adopts the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy

The Vision and Policy positions water as a catalyst for achieving Africa Union’s Agenda 2063’s goals: from poverty eradication, food security and industrialisation to climate resilience and regional integration.

In addition, the Governing Council of AMCOW:

  • Acknowledged the opportunity – presented by the theme of the Union for 2026 – to influence the political agenda of the African Union. The need could not be overemphasised to make the water sector’s return to the Union’s agenda – after 18 years – impactful, and one of lasting change.
  • Expressed unequivocal support for the Strategic Programme on Groundwater for Water Security and Resilience in Africa, urged immediate action to initiate implementation, and
  • Also agreed to strengthen AMCOW’s financial sustainability and impact through increased Member States contributions; timely remittance of contributions; and all Member States honouring financial obligations to AMCOW

Please find the Communique on the Adoption of the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy and launch of its implementation in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Click to read >> EN | FR | PT | SP    

Exploring TVET and Industry Collaboration in the Water Sector in Botswana

On 4 September 2025, a collaborative workshop between two European Union-funded projects took place at the University of Botswana in Gaborone. Team members from the projects, ACEWATER III (implemented through the AUDA-NEPAD Networks of Water Centres of Excellence and the Platform of Vocational Excellence Water, met with staff members of the University of Botswana as well as TVET Colleges in the region.

The objectives of the workshop were to:

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Seminar/Webinar: The Development of a regional maximum flood map for Malawi. 19 September 2025, 14:00 CAT

As part of a bi-monthly seminar series, Professor Cosmo Ngongondo from the University of Malawi’s School of Natural and Applied Sciences, will host a seminar with Professor Kobus du Plessis from Stellenbosch University, who will discuss the development of a Regional Maximum Flood Map for Malawi.

The seminar will take place on 19 September 2025 at 14:00 Central Africa Time (CAT), and participants can join online. Pre-registration is a requirement.

To register, click here

The research and capacity development activities are undertaken within the framework of the ACEWATER III project, which is funded by the European Commission.

Zambezi Watercourse aquifer systems: State of knowledge and future research

In this presentation, Prof Kawawa Banada from the University of Zambia shares information on the state of knowledge and future research within aquifer systems within the Zambezi Watercourse in Southern Africa.

Information relates to:

  1. The Zambezi River Basin Overview;
  2. Key Environmental and social Challenges (not exhaustive);
  3. How much water is available in the Zambezi Basin?
  4. Water allocation at Basin level (Based on WA+ 2003-2023)
  5. Changes in forest cover and restoration potential
  6. What do you know about the aquifers?

In summary:

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