OTSHEPENG MAZIBUKO | SA’s water woes: scarcity, governance and sustainable solutions
Technological advancement holds the potential to keep the country’s taps from drying up
14 November 2024 - 04:30
A formidable water crisis is growing in South Africa, in addition to its average rainfall being substantially lower than the global average. The country’s economy, agriculture and communities are being threatened by the growing water scarcity, emphasising a critical need for strategic and sustainable water governance. Nonetheless, the promise of confronting this crisis, of community involvement, effective governance and infrastructural reform, which are keystones for sustainable water solutions, lies in technological innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT)...
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