Tag Archives: ACEWATER III

The University of Zambia Integrated Water Resource Management Centre produce most post-graduates since its inception

The University of Zambia Integrated Water Resources Management Centre graduated 14 post-graduates on 21st May, 2025.

This cohort represents the highest number of graduates since inception in 2006. The unit is not only a Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management but also hosts the research chair in Water Conservation. Besides it’s national significance, the Centre is also a Centre of Excellence withing the AUDA NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence (SANWATCE). The Centre is a flagship programme representing the University of Zambia’s strong research profile in Water related issues. The Unit is led by Prof. Kawawa Banda, who is also the focal point for the AUDA NEPAD SANWATCE.

NWRI continue to play a major role in building groundwater and management capacity in Nigeria

The National Water Resources Institute (NWRI), Kaduna Nigeria, through the AUDA-NEPAD Centre of Excellence under its ACEWATER III Human Capacity Development Programme, successfully conducted a ten-day training programme on the theme “Groundwater Exploitation and Management” from 27th April to 8th May 2025.
The training commenced with an opening ceremony graced by the Director General of the Institute. It was specifically designed to build and strengthen the capacity of participants in the critical area of groundwater exploitation and sustainable management.

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Emerging scholars from the National University of Science and Technology Zimbabwe, present research in Bulawayo.

On 8 May 2025, the Bulawayo City Council invited three emerging scholars from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) to make presentations at a seminar to fellow researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry players.

Their research focuses on Acid mine drainage remediation and micro plastic pollution.

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Register now! Short course: Basic principles, data analysis and analytical methods using Laser Spectrometry. 21-25 July 2025, Accra, Ghana. Deadline for applications: 31 May 2025

Between 21-25 July 2025, the Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre, Kumasi (RWESCK), of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is offering a 5-day residential short course on isotope hydrology in Accra, Ghana. This course aims to strengthen expertise in this specialised area of water resources management.

The short course titled Isotopes in environmental studies: basic principles,
data analysis and analytical methods using laser spectrometry, incorporates the latest theoretical developments and practical exercises, and is designed to enhance the expertise of professionals, researchers, and students in isotope hydrology, focusing on the methods and techniques for processing and interpreting isotopic data.

The course is presented in collaboration with the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and the Ghana Water Resources Commission and under the auspices of the AUDA-NEPAD African Network of Centres of Excellence in Water Sciences and Technology (ACEWATER III Project).

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Complementary access to the 24th WaterNet Special Issue article collection

The 24th WaterNet Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Special Issue article collection is now available on the journal webpage (https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/10P416RCTD2).  The publisher, Elservier, has granted Network members a  one month complimentary access to this Special Issue with immediate effect.

Please  note that  we are still receiving submissions to the 25th WaterNet
Special Issue up to 30th June 2025.

Kind Regards,

Prof. Cosmo Ngongondo
Managing Executive Guest Editor

Emerging scholars undertake biophysical surveys in the Cape Town metropolitan area

Biophysical surveys are systematic investigations that assess the biological and physical components of an environment. These surveys are crucial for understanding the current state of an area, monitoring changes over time, and evaluating the potential impacts of human activities or natural processes. They further provide essential data for environmental management, conservation efforts, and sustainable development planning.

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The ACEWATERIII project continues to gain further momentum with capacity development between Namibia and Mozambique

Recently, Dr Anna Matros-Goreses from the Namibia University of Science and Technology visited Prof Joao Mutondo at Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, Mozambique.

Apart from strengthening the existing collaboration, the two institutions also planned for the upcoming Smart WEFE Innovation Model (SWIM) student mobility.

The mobility is scheduled for the last week of May 2025, with activities centred around the Flood Impact Assessment in the Lower Zambezi and Incomáti River Basins, Mozambique.

The mobility programme will focus on critical research areas including:

✅ The Identification of climate resilience indicators across the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) nexus;
✅ Socio-economic impact assessments to measure resilience outcomes;
✅ Simulation modelling to strengthen scenario planning and research outputs;

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Centres of Excellence contribute towards the implementation of the roadmap to formulate the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy (AWV&P)

The AUDA-NEPAD Networks of Water Centers of Excellence are honored to partner with the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) to contribute towards the implementation of the roadmap to formulate the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy (AWV&P).

This year marks a significant milestone, as the African Union Commission (AUC) and AMCOW accelerate efforts to develop the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy (AWV&P).

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