In the expansive field of groundwater resource management, a pressing question often emerges: are we truly equipping women with the necessary tools and opportunities to thrive, or are we simply attempting to fill in the gender gap without tackling the root causes? Despite significant progress in gender equality across various sectors, including science and technology,… Read More
With funding from the JRS Biodiversity Foundation, the SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) spearheaded the initiative to investigate the interconnections between Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems and biodiversity within the Khakea/Bray Transboundary Aquifer, which traverses Botswana and South Africa. The three–year project (01 August 2021 – 31 July 2023) was a collaborative effort, harnessing the expertise of institutions… Read More
Groundwater pollution significantly affects the prevalence of waterborne diseases. This form of pollution occurs when hazardous substances, such as pathogens, chemicals, and heavy metals, seep into underground aquifers, the primary source of drinking water for approximately 70% of the 250 million people living in the SADC region. The consumption of contaminated groundwater can lead to… Read More
