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.
Media & Press
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.
Co-HYDIM-SA holds stakeholder engagements to co-develop early warning information systems
The Co-HYDIM-SA project is co-developing two new early warning information systems for the Cuvelai-Cunene Basin and the Gaborone Dam. Recent stakeholder workshops in Botswana and Namibia provided key insights and marked an important step toward sustainable water-resource management in southern Africa.
WASA Highlights Strong Stakeholder Engagement and Innovation at IFAT Africa
The WASA research programme participated in the IFAT Africa trade fair in Johannesburg, showcasing its growing role as a platform for technical innovation and international cooperation in water security.
High Risk that Water Demand in Gauteng will Exceed Available Resources
The El Niño drought of 2015/16 prompted scientists to try and predict whether climate change could bring a drought so severe and long lasting that Gauteng could run out of water. An interview with the WaRisCo team.
WASA at the GWP Annual Conference 2025
At the German Water Partnership (GWP) Annual Conference 2025, held on 25 June in Berlin, the WASA programme contributed to one of the day’s most dynamic sessions: “Innovation Meets Application – Research and Industry in Collaboration.”
WaReNam: Collaboration in Action
In May 2025, WaReNam project partners from Germany and Namibia came together for strategic meetings, field visits, and collaborative sessions. The visit deepened partnerships, advanced planning for pilot projects, and fostered policy dialogue.
WaMiSAR: Second Sampling Campaign in Namibia
In March 2025, the WaMiSAR team conducted its second field campaign at two contrasting mining sites in Namibia. The team was supported by Paulina Nangombe and Kamundu Kamuiiua, partners from local mining industries.