Caimbambo Water Supply Project in Angola

The SADC Groundwater Management Institute is currently partnering with the Government of Angola through the National Institute of Water Resources, implementing a water supply project in Caiave and Catengue, located in the Municipality of Caimbambo, Province of Benguela. The project’s primary goal is to provide water to the communities using groundwater as the primary source. The project activities include drilling and equipping two boreholes with submersible pumps powered by 6ix 270-watt solar panels. It also involves acquiring and assembling two 10,000-liter polyethylene reservoirs mounted on 2.0-meter-high stands and installing two communal water points. Project Manager: Eng. James Sauramba, jamess@sadc-gmi.org Angola Project Environmental and Social Management Plan(ESMP) | Download

Mandimba City drinking water supply project in the Democratic Republic of Congo Central through Groundwater

The water supply project in the Congo Central region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) involves developing a mini water distribution network and a groundwater pumping station in the Kango Central Community. The range of work includes several key tasks:

• Drilling of three boreholes to access groundwater.
• Construction of two ferrocement water storage tanks, each with a capacity of 75 cubic meters.
• Laying a PVC pipeline network, approximately 6 kilometers in length, to be installed underground for water distribution.
• Installation of nine standpipes throughout the community, each standpipe equipped with three taps to provide multiple access points for water retrieval.

Project Manager: Eng. James Sauramba, jamess@sadc-gmi.org

Improving knowledge of groundwater availability through the assessment of available groundwater resources, capacity development, and innovative groundwater information management.

The project aims to support the improvement of knowledge on groundwater resources in Eswatini through the provision of a sound information base for the management and development of the resource. Activities for the project include innovative approaches for improving the knowledge of groundwater resources in the country, capacitating managers and relevant stakeholders in groundwater monitoring and management and providing a state-of-the-art monitoring information system.

The project will significantly impact the sustainable management of water resources in Eswatini. Ensure that these activities align with the national water policy and governance structures for maximum effectiveness and sustainability.

Project Manager: Mrs Mampho Ntsekhe, litlhare@sadc-gmi.org

Construction of Groundwater Monitoring And Water Supply Systems

The project aims to construct a groundwater monitoring and water supply system for Lesotho for effective groundwater monitoring. The scope of work includes the drilling of new boreholes for monitoring and water supply to vulnerable communities and capturing natural springs for supply as well. Project activities include the identification of the location of the existing boreholes and natural springs, drilling of new boreholes, capacity building for the communities on sustainable use, and minor maintenance of the Borehole infrastructure.

Project Manager: Mrs Mampho Ntsekhe, litlhare@sadc-gmi.org

Lesotho Project Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) | Download

Rehabilitation of 20 existing monitoring wells

The revitalization of the groundwater monitoring network is an essential endeavour for effective water resource management hence the project focuses on the rehabilitation of 20 existing monitoring wells. The main activities in this project are multi-faceted and geared towards ensuring a robust and responsive monitoring system. The activities include the rehabilitation of Monitoring Boreholes, repairing and restoring 20 existing monitoring wells to a functional state, and installation of telemetry. The project also includes capacity building of national, district, and community stakeholders. The capacity-building initiatives focus on enabling stakeholders to effectively manage and utilize the groundwater monitoring network.

Project Manager: Eng. James Sauramba, jamess@sadc-gmi.org

Malawi Project Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) | Download

Groundwater Monitoring through the installation of automatic data logging, transmissions, and acquisition Systems for representative boreholes in the main aquifers of the Mauritius project.

The project aims to acquire real-time data for effective groundwater management by equipping 10 representative monitoring wells in the main aquifers with automatic data loggers and a telemetry system. The main project activities will be the identification of 10 existing representative monitoring wells, rehabilitation, and securing of existing boreholes.

Overall, the activities laid out in the project aim to provide a sophisticated, reliable, and real-time groundwater monitoring network. This system will allow stakeholders to observe trends, detect potential issues early, and manage the aquifers sustainably, ensuring the longevity and quality of groundwater resources in Mauritius.

Project Manager: Eng. James Sauramba, jamess@sadc-gmi.org

Mauritius Project Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) | Download

Groundwater Assessment of Machangulo Region, Matutuine District Project

The objective of the project is to evaluate groundwater availability in the Machangulo region which is seen as an alternative source of water for the local population, considering that this region does not have surface water sources nor any public water supply system. The project comprises two phases. The main activities include the assessment of groundwater availability in the study area – Phase 1 and the Construction of infrastructure for water supply – Phase II.

Project Manager: Eng. James Sauramba, jamess@sadc-gmi.org

Enhancing Sustainable Groundwater Use in arid Southern Namibia /Karas Region: Towards an understanding of groundwater resource occurrence in the deep Karoo and the crystalline basement aquifers in the Region

Sustainable Groundwater Use in arid Southern Namibia //Karas Region project which aims to enhance sustainable groundwater use in arid Southern Namibia, particularly the ||Karas region, through an improved understanding of groundwater resource occurrence in the deep Karoo and the crystalline basement aquifers. The project promotes sustainable and coordinated management of groundwater resources for improved livelihoods, ecosystem health, and economic development.

Project Manager: Mrs Mampho Ntsekhe, litlhare@sadc-gmi.org

Namibia Project Environmental and Social Management Plan(ESMP) | Download

Review and Update of Hydrogeological Map Series and Information Brochure Polokwane Area, South Africa

The project aims to update the General Hydrogeological Map and Information Brochure of the Polokwane area. The primary aim of the project is to produce a synoptic overview of the hydrogeological character of the area. The other objective is to develop a methodology for updating existing hydrogeological maps of South Africa. The map will be interactive, digitized, and uploaded to the Ministry database and systems.

Project Manager: Eng. James Sauramba, jamess@sadc-gmi.org

Groundwater Development and Management of Nzunguni Aquifer

The project focuses on groundwater assessment studies and the drilling of exploratory boreholes to advise on the development of safe and reliable sources for augmenting the water supply of Dodoma City. Main project activities include the drilling of exploratory boreholes.

Project Manager: Eng. James Sauramba, jamess@sadc-gmi.org

Groundwater Mapping and Development at Sihumbwa Basic School in Kazungula District Southern Province – Zambia

The project is about Groundwater mapping and Development at Sihumbwa Basic School in Kazungula District in the Southern Province of Zambia. The project aims to identify and characterize aquifers in the Sihumbwa area with sufficient productive capacity,  determine water demand for Sihumbwa school and the surrounding community to supply clean and safe water to Sihumbwa Health Post, construct and develop three production boreholes,  design and construct a solar-powered water supply network to the school, Health Post and the community for various livelihoods, protect the catchment area for Sihumbwa area through afforestation.  The main activities include drilling and equipping three production boreholes for water supply to Sihumbwa Basic School, Sihumbwa Health Post, and the surrounding community.

Project Manager: Eng. James Sauramba, jamess@sadc-gmi.org

Zambia Project Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) | Download

Groundwater Monitoring in the Save Alluvial Aquifer of Zimbabwe

The Save Alluvial Aquifer water management project is geared towards establishing an advanced real-time telemetry system, which will be instrumental in ensuring the aquifer’s sustainable utilization. The project’s scope involves several critical tasks which include Reconfiguring the Monitoring Network, Refurbishment of Monitoring Wells, Deployment of Real-Time Telemetry, Capacity Building for Technical Staff, and Community Engagement. By implementing these strategies, the project aims to provide robust, timely insights into the aquifer’s state, enabling proactive and informed water resource management decisions.

Project Manager: Eng. James Sauramba, jamess@sadc-gmi.org

Zimbabwe Project Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) | Download