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From L-R: Ms Anna David – SADC-GMI Senior Groundwater Specialist, Dr Mohammed Faiz Alam- Regional Researcher, International Water Management Institute, Delhi, David Farr – Senior Environmental Hydrogeologist – Wellfield Consulting Services – Botswana, and Daniela Benedicto Van Dalen Senior Hydrogeologist and Strategic Partnership Advisor – Acacia Water April 30, 2025 Managed Aquifer Recharge: A Critical… Read More
April 21, 2025 SADC-GMI is Unlocking Sustainable Water Management through revision of the SADC Water Policy (2005) Water scarcity poses a critical challenge in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, necessitating updated policies that reflect contemporary realities. Agriculture-dependent regions like Southern Africa require effective water management strategies to enhance livelihoods and drive economic growth…. Read More
This tap highlights the aging infrastructure within the community, which is set to be replaced by a new project. Enhancing Sustainable Groundwater Use in Arid Southern Namibia /Karas Region: Towards understanding groundwater resource occurrence in the deep Karoo and the crystalline basement aquifers. Arid regions worldwide face numerous challenges, but none are as pressing as… Read More
Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet, providing essential services that benefit both nature and human life. In the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, wetlands play a critical role in supporting biodiversity, regulating water cycles, and offering livelihoods for millions of people. Wetlands provide a range of vital services, including water… Read More
The YPP is a SADC-GMI initiative designed to empower young professionals in the region by providing them with resources, knowledge, and skills necessary for effective engagement in water management. The program focuses on developing and fostering collaboration among emerging professionals in the water sector. The year 2024 marked the official launch of the programme and… Read More
Featured image: Approximately 200 delegates from SADC Member States participated in the 6th SADC Groundwater Conference held in Maseru, Lesotho – 13 – 15 November 2024 Photo cred: SADC-GMI January 8, 2025 The 6th SADC Groundwater Conference Outcomes Are Set to Enhance Regional Cooperation The 6th SADC Groundwater Conference concluded successfully at the AVANI Lesotho… Read More
Featured image: Susan Muzumi, Headwoman, says she does not have enough words to thank the Zambia government, the World Bank, and SADC-GMI for bringing the scarcest resource to her village. Photo cred: SADC-GMI December 4, 2024 Kazungula Community Members Hail the Upcoming Water Supply Project by SADC-GMI, GEF, and CIWA Susan Muzumi is the Headwoman… Read More
Featured image: On the picture are Sihumbwa Basic School learners, teachers, the SADC-GMI Team, a World Bank representative, and the Officials from the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Photo by: SADC-GMI December 4, 2024 Kazungula Water Supply Project to Transform the Lives of the Community Kazungula community and Sihumbwa Primary School are about to… Read More
November 29, 2024 The 6th SADC Groundwater Conference Kicks Off in Maseru with a Call for Regional Cooperation The 6th SADC Groundwater Conference kicked off with great enthusiasm in the vibrant city of Maseru, Lesotho. In collaboration with its partners, the SADC – Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) held the 6th SADC Groundwater Conference in Maseru,… Read More
From Left: Eng. Elisha Madamombe, Executive Secretary of the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save Watercourses Commission, and Eng. James Sauramba, Executive Director of the SADC Groundwater Management Institute, signed the Memorandum of Understanding. The SADC Groundwater Management Institute and the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save Watercourses Commission have taken a significant step forward in their collaboration. They… Read More
source: Department of Water and Sanitation Groundwater Maps The significance of groundwater in South Africa has increased over the years. However, there is limited comprehensive and accessible information available about this resource. To bridge this gap, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) initially created a series of twenty-three 1:500,000-scale hydrogeological maps, which included the… Read More
Madimba community in the DRC breathes a sigh of relief as they finally gain access to clean water through a GEF and CIWA-funded project. Accessing clean water has been a major challenge for the Madimba community in the province of Kongo-Central, Democratic Republic of Congo. Due to the scarcity of clean water sources, women and… Read More
SADC-GMI Team, BASEflow team, and project prime partner, the Government of Malawi Water and Sanitation, gathered around the recently revitalized well. Groundwater resources are essential for providing drinking water, supporting irrigation, and ensuring the sustainability of rivers, lakes, and wetlands in the SADC region’s growing population. However, increased demand, population growth, and climate change place… Read More
The photo was taken after a consultation between the District Commissioner, Sarah Phiri and the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation team. Chiparamba CBD in Kasenengwa District in the Eastern Province of Zambia is experiencing an urgent water deficit, a situation intensified by climate variability and a rapidly expanding population. This underscores the immediate and… Read More
In Muzumi village, one of the communities set to benefit from the project, women currently have to travel long distances to fetch water for their households. The project aims to bring water closer to the community, saving them significant time and effort. The water crisis in Zambia is not a mere statistic; it’s a pressing… Read More
Depicts drilling of the borehole at Madimba Project area. This water resource from underground signifies improved livelihoods for the community Access to clean water is still an acute challenge for Madimba and Kimpangu communities in the province of Kongo-Central, Democratic Republic of Congo. In both areas, women still walk long distances to access fresh water… Read More
PRETORIA, South Africa, Mar 12 2024 (IPS) – 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…. Read More
On the 2nd of February 2024, as the world anticipates the predictions of a groundhog, we, at the Southern African Development Community – Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI), stand united in celebrating a lesser-known yet vital event – World Wetlands Day. This occasion prompts us to reflect on the symbiotic relationship between wetlands and human well-being,… Read More
Phase 2 of international groundwater management in the Southern African Development Community With financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) – Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI) is actively executing innovative and impactful initiatives to bolster sustainable groundwater management resources in the… Read More
The Sustainable Groundwater Management in SADC Member States project Phase 2 includes Component 3, which focuses on Building Resilient Livelihoods and Inclusive Groundwater Management. This component involves awarding small grants to Member States for pilot projects. The grants are divided into basic and competitive categories based on the level of innovation demonstrated in project proposals…. Read More
“Toilets are a foundation stone of public health and play a critical role in protecting the environment”. World Toilet Day 2023, on 19 November, focusing on ‘Accelerating Change’. Celebrated annually on the 19th of November, World Toilet Day aims to inspire concerted efforts in addressing the pressing global sanitation crisis, which currently leaves approximately 3.5… Read More
This woman is happily accessing water from one of the projects implemented by SADC-GMI in Dite/Whunga, Zimbabwe. SADC-GMI Rehabilitated the scheme so that men and women in the community can be able to access water for drinking and watering the gardens. Rural Women: the unsung heroines and agents of transformative change in Southern Africa In… Read More
From Left: The Kingdom of Eswatini Principal Secretary Mrs. Dorcas Dlamini, Mr. Edward Mswane INMACOM Interim Executive Secretary, Honorable Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation – South Africa Ms. Judith Tshabalala, Mr. Phera Ramoeli OKACOM Executive Secretary and Mr. sabelo Mdziniso INMACOM Administrative Assistant SADC-GMI and partners participate in the World Water Week 2023 and… Read More
Eng. James Sauramba, SADC-GMI Executive Director is exchanging the signed MoUs with the Executives from both institutions. On the Left is Eng. James Sauramba and Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM) Executive Secretary – Mr Edward Mswane and on the right Eng. Sauramba is exchanging the MoU with Mr Trevor Shongwe, the Chief Executive Officer… Read More
