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Water Security

Water security is the reliable availability of an acceptable quantity and quality of water for health, livelihoods, ecosystems and production, coupled with an acceptable level of water-related risks to people, environments and economies. The concept encompasses access to safe drinking water and sanitation, water for agricultural and industrial use, and protection from water-related hazards such as floods and droughts. Water security is increasingly recognised as a critical development challenge, particularly in regions facing climate variability, population growth and competing demands for limited water resources. In sub-Saharan Africa, water security concerns drive significant infrastructure investment in dams, treatment plants, distribution networks and sanitation systems. Financing mechanisms for water security projects include development finance institutions, green bonds and blended finance structures that combine public and private capital. Poor water security undermines economic productivity, public health and social stability, making it a priority for governments, multilateral lenders and commercial banks. The concept extends beyond physical infrastructure to include governance, regulation, water-use efficiency and ecosystem management. Water security is closely linked to energy security, food security and climate resilience, forming part of the broader sustainable development agenda. International frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 explicitly target universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2030.

Water Security News


South Africa’s infrastructure delivery ambitions and transport leadership take centre stage in Johannesburg this June
25th May 2026

The conversations driving South Africa’s infrastructure delivery agenda will take centre stage this June, as public and private sector leaders convene at the CPD-certified South Africa... 


CLEARING INVASIVE PLANTS 
The clearing of invasive plants is a cost-effective way to free up billions of litres of water in Cape Town’s catchment areas
Cape Town progresses scheme to diversify water supply
8th May 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The City of Cape Town is advancing its New Water Programme (NWP) to reduce dependence on rain-fed dams, having allocated R492-million of its 2025/26 budget to the programme. The NWP targets the... 


TESTING BANKABILITY
Curated discussions with decision-makers from utilities, government and finance are intended to pressure-test what is required to move projects forward
Enlit Africa to strengthen relationships
8th May 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

To bridge the gap between financial institutions and project developers, Enlit Africa 2026 has introduced a range of programmes that increase awareness of stakeholder concerns and align project... 


Africa’s “Hidden Dam”: Urgency Required in Efforts to Reduce Non-Revenue Water
5th May 2026

Africa’s “hidden dams”, in the form of non-revenue water (NRW), exist underground in leaking pipes beneath streets; and in the financial pressure they place on municipalities. NRW – the share of... 


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Talbot doubles water treatment capacity at Evander Gold Mine
1st May 2026

Industrial water security specialist Talbot has successfully designed, built, and commissioned an expansion to the existing water treatment plant at Pan African Resources’ Evander Gold Mine,... 


Water security critical to the future of mining in South Africa
28th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The future of mining in South Africa will not only depend on the discovery of new mineral deposits or the attraction of new capital, but also on whether a governance framework can be established in... 


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Innovative approaches needed for effective conservation
24th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa grapples with mounting water stress, innovative approaches to waste management are emerging as crucial aspects of water conservation, with integrated waste management solutions... 


Water storage solutions company fills a key gap
Water storage solutions company fills a key gap
24th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Africa faces mounting pressure on its water resources, South African manufacturer Rainbow Reservoirs is positioning itself as a key player to fill a gap in the continent’s water infrastructure. 


Enlit Africa 2026: The business of power and the value of compounding impact
17th April 2026

Enlit Africa’s 2026 programme convenes decision-makers from utilities, private sector, government, industry and finance to tackle the business of delivering power across the continent – at a moment... 


Talbot CEO, Carl Haycock officially opens the Industrial Water Security Hub at Dube TradePort, La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, on 20 March 2026, joined by directors and shareholders
Talbot launches new industrial water security hub at Dube Tradeport
15th April 2026

Water services company Talbot has officially opened its new industrial water security hub at Dube TradePort in La Mercy, KwaZulu-Natal, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and its... 


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