At the 6th GWOPA Congress in Bonn, WASA engaged with water utilities, development banks and international partners to strengthen links between research, operations and financing. Featuring contributions from NEU-Water and WASANet, the event highlighted how Water Operators’ Partnerships can help translate scientific innovation into practical, scalable solutions for water security and climate resilience across Africa.
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Ask The Experts! WASA Projects interact with Utilities and the private Sector
During the October edition of the German–African “Ask the Experts” webinar series, WASA projects engaged directly with water utilities, authorities, and private-sector professionals from across Africa. The session showcased innovative approaches in groundwater exploration, early warning systems, and mine-water reuse, highlighting how African–German research partnerships are driving practical solutions for regional water security. The webinar reached nearly 500 experts through AfWASA’s knowledge platform, strengthening pathways for collaboration, upscaling, and impact.
WaRisCo in Action: Achieving Impact through Science, Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement
WaRisCo is advancing climate-smart disaster risk management in South Africa through cutting-edge research, high-level conference contributions, and hands-on capacity building. Recent findings linking the 2022 Durban floods to climate change gained national attention, while intensive training programmes and stakeholder workshops strengthened regional modelling expertise and decision-making. With significant progress in climate and hydrological modelling and renewed engagement with government and community partners, WaRisCo continues to deliver impactful knowledge for a more resilient, water-secure future.
Driving National Impact: WaReNam Moves Namibia’s Water Reuse Agenda Forward
Over two weeks in October, WaReNam partners engaged ministries, municipalities, utilities, and researchers across Namibia to drive forward pilot projects, training initiatives, and policy development for a national water reuse strategy. The mission marked a major step in strengthening cross-sector collaboration and building momentum for sustainable water management.
WaMiSAR establishes meteorological station and soil moisture sensors at Tsumeb and Rosh Pinah mine residue deposits.
With new monitoring systems now operating at Tsumeb and Rosh Pinah, WaMiSAR has taken an important step toward improving the understanding of mine residue landscapes. Combined with comprehensive field sampling and baseline studies, the campaign strengthens the project’s foundation for developing effective water and soil management solutions in Namibia.
Advancing Mine Water Reuse: MAMDIWAS Reaches Key Pilot Milestones
The MAMDIWAS project has entered an exciting new phase with the construction and commissioning of its pilot systems, marking major progress toward innovative treatment and reuse of mine-influenced water in Germany and South Africa. From cutting-edge membrane technology to international conference engagements and a first governance report, the project is building strong momentum across scientific, technical and socio-institutional dimensions—while preparing for several high-profile events in 2026.
WASA Projects Reach Important Milestones and Strengthen Capacity Building in Africa
Capacity building in action: The WASANet Summer School in Lusaka equipped 40 young researchers with new skills and connections—setting the tone for continued collaboration and a new webinar series launching in 2026.
SeeKaquA performed major field campaign with drone-based geophysical measurement and hydrogeological sampling
Cutting-edge fieldwork in northern Namibia: The SeeKaquA project carried out drone-based surveys and groundwater sampling to map hidden aquifers and unlock new knowledge about the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin.
Strengthening Water-Sensitive Urban Development Through International Exchange
Strengthening international learning: During a study visit to Hamburg, municipal representatives from South Africa engaged with HAMBURG WASSER and HafenCity University to explore practical WSUD solutions. The exchange deepened partnerships and opened new pathways for shared innovation.