During a trip to Namibia, WaReNam project partners advanced the establishment of a Multi-Scale Water Reuse Strategy. In a one-week training in Okahandja, with practical training sessions in Windhoek, participants from seven Namibian municipalities gained knowledge on wastewater treatment and water reuse.
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WaMiSAR Shares New Findings at International Conferences and Strengthens Collaboration
The WaMiSAR project team presented new research findings at two international scientific conferences, highlighting innovative approaches to mine rehabilitation in Namibia’s arid and semi-arid landscapes.
NEU-Water Conducts Second Co-Researcher Workshop Series in South Africa
During the workshops, the co-researchers received training on water management and undertook community-based data collection on local water use practices, challenges, and priorities.
Co-HYDIM-SA Holds Participatory Workshops in Namibia and Angola
Co-HYDIM-SA conducted two stakeholder workshops in Namibia and Angola in collaboration with the Cuvelai Watercourse Commission. 45 local experts, practitioners, and community representatives assessed drought and flood risks in the Cuvelai and Cunene River Basins.
WaRisCo Advances Climate-Resilient Water Security Through Strategic Partnerships and Public Engagement
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.