The Well

Where Groundwater Stories Flow Freely.

Going Beyond Talk: Creating the Next Generation of Female Hydrogeologists

Article by BASEFlow From left to right – Florence Bianca Chirwa, Gloria Maliani, and Gloria Musopole are the student interns that were part of the Revitalization of the Groundwater Monitoring network in the Shire River and Lake Chirwa Basins project. In a world increasingly driven by technology and science, the involvement of women/girls in STEM… Read More

Sustainable Transboundary Aquifer Management for Peace in the SADC Region

The map above demonstrates some of the Transboundary Aquifers where extensive research has been conducted in the SADC Region. The sharing of water resources has the potential to either promote peaceful collaboration or incite conflict. Challenges such as scarcity, pollution, and unequal access can exacerbate tensions. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that we unite… Read More

Are We Equipping Women or Merely Filling the Gender Gap

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

Q&A: Celebrating a Scholarly Milestone: Dr. Chipo Mungenge’s Ph.D. Triumph

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

Pollution – a threat to our Groundwater resources

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