Water shortage

INCREASE IN POPULATION TO AFFECT WATER SHORTAGE SAY EGYPT MINISTER

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INCREASE IN POPULATION TO AFFECT WATER SHORTAGE SAY EGYPT MINISTER

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sweilam said that many countries of the world suffer from water shortage, especially with the continuous increase in the population in conjunction with the stability of freshwater quantities at the global level.  This came during his participation on Sunday in the opening session of the “Environment and Development Forum. The Road to COP27”.I He pointed out that the effects of climate change on the water sector have…

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WATER SHORTAGE AFFECT SCHOOL RESUMPTION IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SA

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WATER SHORTAGE AFFECT SCHOOL RESUMPTION IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SA

As school resume in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal did not open as water shortage is seriously affecting the area. The fight against Covid-19 is vital for resumption of school but with lack of water, the region was unable to follow others. According to province’s Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu, over 6,000 schools were meant to resume but 100 of those did not due to water shortages. Mshengu said “Those learners that are affected are actually being transported…

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WATER ENTERPRISE PROJECT IN TANZANIA GETS US$1.7m

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WATER ENTERPRISE PROJECT IN TANZANIA GETS US$1.7m

Tanzania releases fund to tackle water shortage The Tanzanian  Ministry of Finance and Planning has released  US$1.7m o the Ministry of Water and Irrigation for a water enterprise, which involves drilling and construction of boreholes in areas of the country that are mostly affected by water shortage. This fund was released in response to queries raised by members of parliament concerning steps taken by the government to deal with water shortage in the country. Also in response…

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