In June 2026, the WaRisCo team visited the Kingdom of Lesotho as well as South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province to engage with key stakeholders on climate-resilient water security. The engagements combined discussions involving government institutions, municipalities and community organisations with a national media outreach effort in South Africa.
Media & Press
SeeKaquA Announces Successful Completion of Second Major Measurement Campaign in Machile-Zambesi Basin
The project reached several milestones in advancing geoscientific methods for deep groundwater exploration during its second field campaign in Southern Africa. By combining scientific surveys with hydrochemical analyses and close collaboration with local partners, the team generated valuable new insights into the complex groundwater systems of the Mwandi region.
Interview | From Research to Impact: Opportunities for PhD Students in the WASA Programme
In the interview, Florian Blum, researcher in the WaMiSAR project and coordinator of the new meeting series for PhD researchers, shares insights into the vital role of PhD students for the research projects, the opportunities offered by WASA, and concrete ways to collaborate and exchange knowledge.
Co-HYDIM-SA Engages Stakeholders in Angola to Promote CUVEWIS
Through multi-stakeholder engagement in Angola, Co-HYDIM-SA is ensuring that the CUVEWIS early warning system is tailored to local needs and supported by strong institutional ownership. The initiative aims to enhance hydrometeorological services and long-term water resilience in the transboundary Cuvelai Basin.
WaReNam: Advancing Water Reuse in Namibia: From Strategy to Implementation
The WaReNam project is progressing towards a National Water Reuse Strategy for Namibia by integrating technological innovation, governance, and capacity development. Recent milestones include a new cooperation agreement between Namibian and German partners and preparations for key stakeholder meetings, while pilot implementation and institutional strengthening activities continue to gain momentum.
NEU Water Pilot demonstration: Into the advanced planning stage
In partnership with local residents and authorities, the project is developing an urban water recycling pilot in Langrug informal settlement. Combining community input with technical expertise, the initiative aims to treat greywater for reuse in urban greening, supporting more sustainable water management practices.
SeeKaquA Performs Field Work in Zambia and Develops Novel Measurement System
A major milestone for SeeKaquA: the first ground-based audio-magnetotelluric profile has been successfully sampled in Zambia’s Machile-Zambezi Basin. At the same time, the team has achieved major progress in developing a novel receiver system and SeeKaquA partners are meeting in Hannover for a hands-on workshop to deepen expertise in semi-airborne electromagnetic methods, strengthen operational independence in Southern Africa, and finalise the plan for the upcoming fieldwork.
Connecting Science and Communities: WaRisCo Meets the Durban Coalition
Collaboration between WaRisCo and the Durban Coalition highlights the importance of integrating science with community-led initiatives. By combining flood modelling with local knowledge, the partnership aims to improve disaster preparedness, support safer settlements, and strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable communities.
WaMiSAR: Progress in Sustainable Mining Water Management
WaMiSAR continues to advance sustainable water management in mining regions through extensive field campaigns in Namibia. Recent activities included the installation of environmental monitoring systems, soil and water sampling across key sites, and the development of hydrological models to support risk assessment and site management under arid conditions.